Inuit Art Auction

November 21, 2017

LOT 70

Lot 70

KIAWAK ASHOONA O.C., R.C.A.

KIAWAK ASHOONA O.C., R.C.A.
Lot 70 Details
KIAWAK ASHOONA O.C., R.C.A., ᑲᐊᒍ ᐊᓯᓇ, Cape Dorset / Kinngait

THOUGHTS OF BIRDS

stone
c. 1960
11 x 10 x 4 in — 27.9 x 25.4 x 10.2 cm

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $3,360
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Provenance:

The collector worked for the Department of Fisheries with the Government of Canada in the 1950's and 1960's, where he traveled to Baffin Island.

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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