Takisunguaq Petersen (1935-1992) - Demonic figure, ca. late 1950s, dark green stone, 4.875 x 10 x 5 in, 12.4 x 25.4 x 12.7 cm

Demonic figure, ca. late 1950s, dark green stone, 4.875 x 10 x 5 in, 12.4 x 25.4 x 12.7 cm

dark green stone
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 207
Estimate: CAD $800 - $1,200
Realised: CAD $885

Lot description - from the online catalogue*


Takisunguaq Petersen (1935-1992)

Kangaamiut, Greenland

Demonic figure, ca. late 1950s, dark green stone, 4.875 x 10 x 5 in, 12.4 x 25.4 x 12.7 cm
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.
Demonic figure, ca. late 1950s, dark green stone, 4.875 x 10 x 5 in, 12.4 x 25.4 x 12.7 cm by artist Takisunguaq Petersen