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LOT 84

Lot 84

DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976)

DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976)
Lot 84 Details
DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976), Puvirnituq (Povungnituk)

HUNTER WRESTLING BEAR CUB

stone
signed in syllabics
3 x 6 x 9 in — 7.6 x 15.2 x 22.9 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $492
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Important:

This lot is located in Vancouver. Local pick up by special arrangement; shipment from Vancouver only.

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DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976)
  • DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976)
  • DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976)
  • DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976)
Provenance:

George R. Dinney Collection, Victoria, BC (formerly of Winnipeg, MB)

Note:

George R. Dinney was the Vice President of Development for Great-West Life Insurance, Winnipeg, MB and primarily responsible for building Great-West's impressive collection of Inuit graphics and sculptures. Dinney's personal collection has been described by representatives of the Department of Indian Affairs in the 1970s as the best small collection they had seen.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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