Major Spring Auction: Inuit Art

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LOT 54

Lot 54

Nelson Takkiruq ᓇᐃᓴ ᑕᑭᕈ (1930-1999)

Nelson Takkiruq ᓇᐃᓴ ᑕᑭᕈ (1930-1999)
Lot 54 Details
Nelson Takkiruq ᓇᐃᓴ ᑕᑭᕈ (1930-1999), Uqsuqtuuq (Gjoa Haven)

HUNTER AND BEAR, CA. 1990

stone, musk ox horn
signed in syllabics
6.5 x 7.5 x 6.5 in — 16.5 x 19.1 x 16.5 cm

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $1,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Nelson Takkiruq ᓇᐃᓴ ᑕᑭᕈ (1930-1999)
  • Nelson Takkiruq ᓇᐃᓴ ᑕᑭᕈ (1930-1999)
  • Nelson Takkiruq ᓇᐃᓴ ᑕᑭᕈ (1930-1999)
  • Nelson Takkiruq ᓇᐃᓴ ᑕᑭᕈ (1930-1999)
  • Nelson Takkiruq ᓇᐃᓴ ᑕᑭᕈ (1930-1999)
Provenance:

Private Collection, Michigan, USA

CONDITION DETAILS

Very good overall condition.
Irregularities inherent to sculpture.

LOT 54
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