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LOT 79

Lot 79

Joe Talirunili ᔪᐅ ᑕᓚᕈᓂᓕ (1893-1976)

Joe Talirunili ᔪᐅ ᑕᓚᕈᓂᓕ (1893-1976)
Lot 79 Details
Joe Talirunili ᔪᐅ ᑕᓚᕈᓂᓕ (1893-1976), Puvirnituq (Povungnituk)

OWL, CA. 1970

stone
signed in Roman
6.25 x 2.5 x 2.5 in — 15.9 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm

Estimate $2,500-$3,500

Realised: $7,500
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Joe Talirunili ᔪᐅ ᑕᓚᕈᓂᓕ (1893-1976)
  • Joe Talirunili ᔪᐅ ᑕᓚᕈᓂᓕ (1893-1976)
  • Joe Talirunili ᔪᐅ ᑕᓚᕈᓂᓕ (1893-1976)
  • Joe Talirunili ᔪᐅ ᑕᓚᕈᓂᓕ (1893-1976)
  • Joe Talirunili ᔪᐅ ᑕᓚᕈᓂᓕ (1893-1976)
Provenance:

Private Collection, British Columbia

CONDITION DETAILS

Very good overall condition.
Scattered abrasions.
Break and repair to proper right horn, likely artist generated.

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