Inuit & First Nations Art

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LOT 191

Lot 191

John Tiktak ᔭᓐ ᑎᑕ, RCA (1916-1981)

John Tiktak ᔭᓐ ᑎᑕ, RCA (1916-1981)
Lot 191 Details
John Tiktak ᔭᓐ ᑎᑕ, RCA (1916-1981), Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet)

MOTHER AND CHILD, CA. 1965

stone
signed in syllabics; inscribed "Tik Tak / Rankin Inlet / Bought from Mrs. R. William / Saskatoon '70 (?)"
8.25 x 5.5 x 3.25 in — 21 x 14 x 8.3 cm

Estimate $8,000-$12,000

Realised: $8,750
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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John Tiktak ᔭᓐ ᑎᑕ, RCA (1916-1981)
  • John Tiktak ᔭᓐ ᑎᑕ, RCA (1916-1981)
  • John Tiktak ᔭᓐ ᑎᑕ, RCA (1916-1981)
  • John Tiktak ᔭᓐ ᑎᑕ, RCA (1916-1981)
  • John Tiktak ᔭᓐ ᑎᑕ, RCA (1916-1981)
  • John Tiktak ᔭᓐ ᑎᑕ, RCA (1916-1981)
  • 3D Image
Provenance:

Canadiana Galleries, Edmonton, AB, 1974
Private Collection, Charlottesville, VA

Exhibited:

Inuit Art from the Canadian Arctic, Bayly Art Museum, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 1994

CONDITION DETAILS

Overall very good condition. Irregularities to sculpture and in material. Minor imperfections.

Please contact the specialist for further condition information.

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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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