Inuit Art Online Auction

January 20 - 25, 2018

LOT 79

Lot 79

NAPATCHIE POOTOOGOOK (1938-2002)

NAPATCHIE POOTOOGOOK (1938-2002)
Lot 79 Details
NAPATCHIE POOTOOGOOK (1938-2002), E7-1104, Cape Dorset / Kinngait

COMPOSITION (BUILDING INUKSUIT)

ink drawing
1999
26 x 20 in — 66 x 50.8 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $960
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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NAPATCHIE POOTOOGOOK (1938-2002)
  • NAPATCHIE POOTOOGOOK (1938-2002)
Note:

A note from the artist, “This is during the summer. Whatever paths they cross, they have made Inukshuks, as they have other peoples trails behind them, so as to let them know which path they have led. This was how my father used to be, as I remember. Inukshuks were very useful back then, as they were the only means of direction. They are happy without any boredom, as it was their lifestyle.”

CONDITION DETAILS

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