Totem in the form of three bears, 1969, ivory, 9.875 x 1.5 x 3.5 in, 25.1 x 3.9 x 8.9 cm
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 131
Lot 131
Estimate: CAD $1,400 - $1,800
Realised: CAD $2,006
Realised: CAD $2,006
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Simeonie Aqpik born 1931
Kimmirut (Lake Harbour)
Totem in the form of three bears, 1969, ivory, 9.875 x 1.5 x 3.5 in, 25.1 x 3.9 x 8.9 cm
Aqpik is a highly respected elder in the community, and the brother of Kimmirut artists Iola Abraham and Lucassie Ikkidluak.
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.