Inuit Art Auction, Session I

November 05, 2007

LOT 216

Lot 216

DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976)

DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976)
Lot 216 Details
DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976), E9-824, Povungnituk

KATYUTAYUUQ

stone
signed in syllabics
4.0" x 2.5" (10.2 cm x 6.4 cm)

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $2,160
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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

A private Hamilton collection (active ca. 1975)

Note:

Katyutayuuq could be heard in the long, dark nights of winter, beating on the sides of Igloo’s of those who had broken taboo’s.

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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