Inuit Art Auction

June 01, 2015

LOT 15

Lot 15

MARIE KUUNNUAQ (1933-1990)

MARIE KUUNNUAQ (1933-1990)
Lot 15 Details
MARIE KUUNNUAQ (1933-1990), E2-126, Baker Lake

BEARS ENTER MAN

stone
c. 1978, signed in syllabics and inscribed with disc number
9" x 6" x 6" — 22.9 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm.

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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MARIE KUUNNUAQ (1933-1990)
  • MARIE KUUNNUAQ (1933-1990)
Note:

Kuunnuaq enjoyed carving and according to her husband used every opportunity to do so, bringing stone and tools with her when camping and fishing. This work depicts the composite beings typical of a Shamanic transformation, as the title suggests the two bears (the Shaman’s spirit helpers) are entering the man (presumably the Shaman).

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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