an alabaster and black stone Carving of a Seal Hunter with Drum and Beater (bone and serpentine)
With bone knife inserted into the ground; the hunter/drummer and one seal are mounted onto the serpentine base which is incised with narwhal images. Signed in roman & dated 1991
sculpted in 1991
Lot offered for sale by Hodgins, Calgary at the auction event "Hall's: Discovery Art Auction" held on Mon, Aug 8, 2022.
Lot 229
Lot 229
Estimate: CAD $200 - $400
Realised: CAD $130
Realised: CAD $130
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
TOM BOURKE, STONE CARVING
Canadian, Dene (Fort Smith) [20th/21st century]
-an alabaster and black stone Carving of a Seal Hunter with Drum and Beater (bone and serpentine), carrying a rifle over his shoulder (wood and leather), with bone knife inserted into the ground; the hunter/drummer and one seal are mounted onto the serpentine base which is incised with narwhal images; signed in roman & dated 1991
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 Hodgins auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Hodgins auction house for permission to use.