Inuit Art Auction

November 07, 2011

LOT 248

Lot 248

Unidentified

Unidentified
Lot 248 Details
Unidentified, Greenland

CEREMONIAL MASK

wood, pigment
decorated with skeleton motif
10.5" x 7.75" x 3" — 26.7 x 19.7 x 7.6 cm.

Estimate $6,000-$9,000

Realised: $3,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
Unidentified
  • Unidentified
Provenance:

Purchased by the vendor’s father in Greenland during WW II.

Note:

For a similar work see, Bodil Kaalund, The Art of Greenland: Sculpture, Crafts, Painting, page 61, fig. 86

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 248
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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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