Inuit Art

November 20, 2018

LOT 77

Lot 77

GEORGE KOPAK TAYARAK (1931-1990)

GEORGE KOPAK TAYARAK (1931-1990)
Lot 77 Details
GEORGE KOPAK TAYARAK (1931-1990), Sugluk / Salluit

HUNTER KILLING POLAR BEAR

stone, ivory
9.4 x 14.6 x 7.3 in — 24 x 37 x 18.5 cm

Estimate $2,500-$3,500

Realised: $1,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
GEORGE KOPAK TAYARAK (1931-1990)
  • GEORGE KOPAK TAYARAK (1931-1990)
  • GEORGE KOPAK TAYARAK (1931-1990)
Note:

George Swinton published his second book, Sculpture of the Eskimo, in 1972. Large and lavishly illustrated, it incorporated material from his 1965 book. The cover illustration ‘Hunter Killing Bear’ by George Tayarak from Sugluk is perhaps one of the most famous Inuit carvings.

CONDITION DETAILS

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