Inuit Art: Sculpture & Graphics

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LOT 14

Lot 14

Matiusie Iyaituk ᒪᑎᐅᓱ ᐃᐊᑕ (b. 1950)

Matiusie Iyaituk ᒪᑎᐅᓱ ᐃᐊᑕ (b. 1950)
Lot 14 Details
Matiusie Iyaituk ᒪᑎᐅᓱ ᐃᐊᑕ (b. 1950), Ivujivik (Nunavik)

POLAR BEAR LICKING WATER FROM ITS FUR

stone, bone
signed in syllabics; inscribed: "Polar bear stands up and licks its paws as the water trickles down from its fur"
16 x 9.5 x 4 in — 40.6 x 24.1 x 10.2 cm

Estimate $700-$900

Realised: $738
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Matiusie Iyaituk ᒪᑎᐅᓱ ᐃᐊᑕ (b. 1950)
  • Matiusie Iyaituk ᒪᑎᐅᓱ ᐃᐊᑕ (b. 1950)
  • Matiusie Iyaituk ᒪᑎᐅᓱ ᐃᐊᑕ (b. 1950)
  • Matiusie Iyaituk ᒪᑎᐅᓱ ᐃᐊᑕ (b. 1950)
  • Matiusie Iyaituk ᒪᑎᐅᓱ ᐃᐊᑕ (b. 1950)
Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto

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CONDITION DETAILS

Overall very good condition. Irregularities inherent in stone.

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