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The Art of Canada Auction (Inuit Art)

May 30, 2016

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LOT 99

Lot 99

MANNUMI SHAQU, CAPE DORSET/KINNGAIT

MANNUMI SHAQU, CAPE DORSET/KINNGAIT
Lot 99 Details
MANNUMI SHAQU, CAPE DORSET/KINNGAIT, E7-824, Cape Dorset

SEATED WOMAN TENDING A QULLIQ

stone
signed in Roman and inscribed with disc number, c. 1951
4 ins x 4.25 ins x 4.5 ins; 10.2 cms x 10.8 cms x 11.4 cms

Estimate $600-$900

Realised: $600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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MANNUMI SHAQU, CAPE DORSET/KINNGAIT
  • MANNUMI SHAQU, CAPE DORSET/KINNGAIT
  • MANNUMI SHAQU, CAPE DORSET/KINNGAIT
  • MANNUMI SHAQU, CAPE DORSET/KINNGAIT
Literature:

James Houston & Bert Beaver, Canadian Eskimo Art, Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources, 1954, page 2.

Note:

This little carving is nearly identical to the Mother and Child Tending a Qulliq (stone lamp) that was presented to Queen Elizabeth on her royal visit to Canada in 1951. It had been exhibited at the National Gallery of Canada, loaned for an exhibition in London and reproduced in publications as well as on a Canadian stamp. This work was likely produced at a similar time.

Mannumi was an early star of the settlement of Cape Dorset, along with Osuitok Ipeelee. The two were good friends and carved together often.

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