Philomena Arnasaq Totalik (1932) - Two Narwhals On Bases

Two Narwhals On Bases

stone, ivory
13.3 cms x 27.9 cms x 8.31 cms (5.24 ins x 10.98 ins x 5.24 ins)
Signed In Syllabics
Lot offered for sale by Waddington's, Toronto at the auction event "Inuit Art Online Auction" held on Thu, Feb 27, 2014.
Lot 86
Estimate: CAD $200 - $400
Sale price withheld by the Auction house

Lot description - from the online catalogue*

Provenance:
The Balt collection, CA
Notes:
Between the years of 1964 to 1977 the Balts worked as a nurse and a teacher/Federal Government representative in Ivuyivik, Great Whale River and Rankin Inlet. They acquired carvings directly from the artists.
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 Waddington's auction house for permission to use.
Two Narwhals On Bases by artist Philomena Arnasaq Totalik