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LOT 77

Lot 77

Lukassie Tukalak ᓗᑲᓯ ᑐᑲᓚ (b. 1917)

Lukassie Tukalak ᓗᑲᓯ ᑐᑲᓚ (b. 1917)
Lot 77 Details
Lukassie Tukalak ᓗᑲᓯ ᑐᑲᓚ (b. 1917), Puvirnituq (Povungnituk)

(LEGEND OF THE OLD WOMAN AND HER DAUGHTER), 1982

stonecut
titled, dated and numbered 33/50; artist's name in syllabics; inscribed: "The old woman and her daughter spat on the seal, gluing it to the ground and thus preventing the Inugaguliit from removing it;" framed
sheet 18 x 23.25 in — 45.7 x 59.1 cm

Estimate $200-$400

Realised: $233.70
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lukassie Tukalak ᓗᑲᓯ ᑐᑲᓚ (b. 1917)
  • Lukassie Tukalak ᓗᑲᓯ ᑐᑲᓚ (b. 1917)
  • Lukassie Tukalak ᓗᑲᓯ ᑐᑲᓚ (b. 1917)
Provenance:

Private Collection, London, ON

CONDITION DETAILS

Overall very good condition. Please note that this work has not been removed from its housing for inspection.

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