Fall Inuit Auction

November 05, 2012

LOT 265

Lot 265

Unidentified

Unidentified
Lot 265 Details
Unidentified

SEATED INUK SOFTENING SKIN

stone, ivory, leather
c. 1955
5.25" x 2.75" x 4.25" — 13.3 x 7 x 10.8 cm.

Estimate $1,000-$2,000

Realised: $1,320
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Provenance:

Waddington’s Auctioneers, Toronto, March 1990, lot 575,
Private Collection, Toronto

Note:

“Bearded seal skin is...used to make laces, thongs, belts, harpoon lines, dog traces, and sled lashings...pieces have to be chewed to soften the skin. Chewing is an important part of kamik making.”
Sinews of Survival: The Living Legacy of Inuit Clothing, Betty Issenman

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 265
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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