Antler, ivory and fur
Signed in syllabics
Lot offered for sale by Walker's, Ottawa at the auction event "Inuit Art Auction - November 4, 2012" held on Sun, Nov 4, 2012.
Lot 81
Lot 81
Estimate: CAD $1,200 - $1,600
Realised: CAD $1,003
Realised: CAD $1,003
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
THOMAS SUVARAAQ (1935-1991)
BAKER LAKE, Shaman, late 1970s
Antler, ivory and fur
11.25 x 4.5 x 4.125 in, 28.6 x 11.4 x 10.5 cm
Signed in syllabics
While his older colleague Luke Iksiktaaryuk relied on stripped-down austere form in the creation of his shamans, Suvaraaq opted for a somewhat more flamboyant approach. He used fur ruffs to represent shamans' amulet necklaces and belts.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
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