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LOT 202

Lot 202

Nuyaliaq Qimirpik ᓄᔭᓕᐊ ᑭᒥᐱ (1937-2007)

Nuyaliaq Qimirpik ᓄᔭᓕᐊ ᑭᒥᐱ (1937-2007)
Lot 202 Details
Nuyaliaq Qimirpik ᓄᔭᓕᐊ ᑭᒥᐱ (1937-2007), Kimmirut (Lake Harbour)

PAIR OF INCISED TUSKS, CA. 1980

stone, ivory
signed in syllabics; accompanied by a "Canadian Eskimo Art" tag inscribed "Newgaleah Quimmerpig / Lake harbour NWT / Jan 80 / Etched Tusk #198-6015"
largest 23.5 x 4 x 2.25 in — 59.7 x 10.2 x 5.7 cm

Estimate $700-$900

Realised: $750.30
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Nuyaliaq Qimirpik ᓄᔭᓕᐊ ᑭᒥᐱ (1937-2007)
  • Nuyaliaq Qimirpik ᓄᔭᓕᐊ ᑭᒥᐱ (1937-2007)
Provenance:

Private Collection, British Columbia

Note:

Many countries prohibit or restrict importation or exportation of property containing ivory, whale bone, sealskin, and/or products derived from other endangered or protected species, and require special licenses or permits in order to import or export such property. It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that the item is properly and lawfully exported / imported. Please do not hesitate to contact one of our specialists for further details.

CONDITION DETAILS

Overall very good condition. Stable checking, some further stabilized with adhesive.

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