Inuit Art Auction

November 21, 2017

LOT 46

Lot 46

JUDAS ULLULAQ (1937-1999)

JUDAS ULLULAQ (1937-1999)
Lot 46 Details
JUDAS ULLULAQ (1937-1999), ᔪᑕ ᐅᓗᓚ, Gjoa Haven / Uqsuqtuuq

WRESTLING MEN

bone, sinew, stone, ivory
signed in syllabics
10 x 12 x 10 in — 25.4 x 30.5 x 25.4 cm

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

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

Lot Report

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JUDAS ULLULAQ (1937-1999)
  • JUDAS ULLULAQ (1937-1999)
  • JUDAS ULLULAQ (1937-1999)
  • JUDAS ULLULAQ (1937-1999)
  • JUDAS ULLULAQ (1937-1999)
  • JUDAS ULLULAQ (1937-1999)
Note:

Reminiscent of Ullulaq’s Two Shamans Wrestling illustrated on page 156 of Darlene Coward Wight’s Art and Expression of the Netsilik, it could be an extension of the same struggle. This work is carved from two pieces of bone and expertly fit together to create the feel of a jumble of two inseparable bodies.

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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