Howling spirit face, ca. early 1970s
11.4 cms x 12.1 cms x 6.02 cms (4.5 ins x 4.75 ins x 4.5 ins)
Signed in syllabics
Lot offered for sale by Walker's, Ottawa at the auction event "Inuit and First Nations Art Auction of May 3,2012" held on Thu, May 3, 2012.
Lot 294
Lot 294
Estimate: CAD $200 - $300
Realised: CAD $212
Realised: CAD $212
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Nipisha Osuitok (1925-1980) f.
Cape Dorset
Howling spirit face, ca. early 1970s, dark green stone, signed in syllabics, 4.5 x 4.75 x 2.375 in, 11.4 x 12.1 x 6 cm
Note: Nipisha was the wife of sculptor Osuitok Ipeelee.
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.