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Major Fall Auction: Inuit Art

Auction begins to close:
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm ET

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LOT 39

Lot 39

Luke Airut ᐊᐃᕈ (1942-2018)

Luke Airut ᐊᐃᕈ (1942-2018)
Lot 39 Details
Luke Airut ᐊᐃᕈ (1942-2018), Iglulik (Igloolik)

WAY OF LIFE, 1998

bone, sinew, antler, stone
signed in Roman; accompanied by a "Canada Eskimo Art" tag inscribed "Lukie Airut / Igloolik / 1998 / Way of Life"
6.25 x 10 x 13.5 in — 15.9 x 25.4 x 34.3 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $2,375
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Luke Airut ᐊᐃᕈ (1942-2018)
  • Luke Airut ᐊᐃᕈ (1942-2018)
  • Luke Airut ᐊᐃᕈ (1942-2018)
  • Luke Airut ᐊᐃᕈ (1942-2018)
  • Luke Airut ᐊᐃᕈ (1942-2018)
  • Luke Airut ᐊᐃᕈ (1942-2018)
Provenance:

Aboriginart Galleries, Vancouver, BC
Private Collection, Alberta

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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