Chesterfield Inlet, Walrus tusk on a base, carved with animals, hunter and sled, ca. 1967, ivory
45.6 cms x 31.5 cms x 15.24 cms (18 ins x 12.5 ins x 18 ins)
Signed in syllabics on ivory plaque
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 133
Lot 133
Estimate: CAD $800 - $1,200
Realised: CAD $2,655
Realised: CAD $2,655
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Victor Sammurtok (1903-1980)
Chesterfield Inlet
Walrus tusk on a base, carved with animals, hunter and sled, ca. 1967, ivory, whale bone and wood, signed in syllabics on ivory plaque, 18 x 12.5 x 6 in, 45.6 x 31.5 x 15.3 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.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Walker's auction house for permission to use.