Waddington's

Fall Inuit Auction

November 05, 2012

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LOT 87

Lot 87

PAUTA SAILA (1916-2009)

PAUTA SAILA (1916-2009)
Lot 87 Details
PAUTA SAILA (1916-2009), E7-990, Cape Dorset

POLAR BEAR

stone
signed in syllabics
12.25" x 8" x 5.5" — 31.1 x 20.3 x 14 cm.

Estimate $18,000-$22,000

Realised: $20,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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PAUTA SAILA (1916-2009)
  • PAUTA SAILA (1916-2009)
Note:

“...these carefully balanced creatures suggest the angakoq poised between heaven and earth, ready for transformation and flight. Pauta explained that a Shamanic bear can be recognized by a short thick neck, the one remaining sign of human identity.”
from Seidelman, Harold & James Turner, The Inuit Imagination, Douglas & McIntyre Ltd. (Vancouver, BC), 1993, p. 206

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 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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