Life on the Tundra as it Used to Be, 2002
147 cms x 190 cms (58 ins x 75 ins)
Signed in syllabics
Lot offered for sale by Walker's, Ottawa at the auction event "Inuit & First Nations Art Auction of May 25, 2016" held on Wed, May 25, 2016.
Lot 194
Lot 194
Estimate: CAD $5,000 - $8,000
Realised: CAD $8,850
Realised: CAD $8,850
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Naomi Ityi (1928-2003)
Baker Lake
Life on the Tundra as it Used to Be
2002
Wool duffel, felt and embroidery floss
Signed in syllabics
58 x 75 in, 147 x 190 cm.
Provenance: Albrecht Collection, Scottsdale, Arizona; Spirit Wrestler Gallery, Vancouver
Exhibited and published: Ingo Hessel, Arctic Spirit, Heard Museum/D&M, 2006, fig. 51, (U.S. tour 2006-2008).
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Walker's auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Walker's auction house for permission to use.