Inuit Art: Featuring Part II of the Dr. Norman Epstein Collection

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September 24, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET

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LOT 5

Lot 5

Jonasie Faber ᔪᓇᓯ (b. 1948)

Jonasie Faber ᔪᓇᓯ (b. 1948)
Lot 5 Details
Jonasie Faber ᔪᓇᓯ (b. 1948), Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland)

THE MIGRATION - UMIAK, 1991

stone, antler
signed in Roman and syllabics; dated; accompanied by a "Canada Eskimo Art" tag inscribed "Joanassie Faber / Greenland / The Migration - Umiak"
4.5 x 3.25 x 9.5 in — 11.4 x 8.3 x 24.1 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $1,500
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Important:

This lot is located in Vancouver. Local pick up by special arrangement; shipment from Vancouver only.

Lot Report

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Jonasie Faber ᔪᓇᓯ (b. 1948)
  • Jonasie Faber ᔪᓇᓯ (b. 1948)
  • Jonasie Faber ᔪᓇᓯ (b. 1948)
  • Jonasie Faber ᔪᓇᓯ (b. 1948)
  • Jonasie Faber ᔪᓇᓯ (b. 1948)
Provenance:

Private Collection, Alberta

CONDITION DETAILS

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