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June 01, 2015

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LOT 59

Lot 59

DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976)

DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976)
Lot 59 Details
DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976), E9-824, Povungnituk

WALRUS AND POLAR BEAR

stone
signed in syllabics, 1976 as per date on tag
2.5" x 7.5" x 5.5" — 6.4 x 19.1 x 14 cm.

Estimate $600-$900

Realised: $600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976)
  • DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976)
  • DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976)
Note:

The syllabics on the underside tells the Inuit story of a polar bear that broke his fangs while trying to drag a live walrus, the walrus wins the struggle and kills the polar bear.
Translation by Sammy Kudluk, Avataq Cultural Institute / Inuit Art Foundation

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