Clyde River, Mighty Inuk Carrying a Polar Bear, ca. early 1970s
28 cms x 19.7 cms x 13.97 cms (11 ins x 7.75 ins x 11 ins)
Signed in syllabics and with disc no.
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 85
Lot 85
Estimate: CAD $1,000 - $1,500
Realised: CAD $3,540
Realised: CAD $3,540
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Simeonee Qayaq (1920-1971)
Clyde River
Mighty Inuk Carrying a Polar Bear, ca. early 1970s, marbled green-grey stone, signed in syllabics and with disc no., 11 x 7.75 x 5.5 in, 28 x 19.7 x 14 cm
Simeonee Qayaq's skill and bravery as a hunter were almost legendary. There are eyewitnesses who have seen him lure a male polar from his den and kill him with a harpoon. It is possible that this sculpture actually commemorates the event.
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.