Kenojuak Ashevak ᑭᓄᐊᔭᐊ ᐊᓯᕗ, CC, RCA (1927-2013)
THEO WADDINGTON COMMISSIONED PORTFOLIO, 1979
12 works; each titled, dated and numbered 33/50; artist's name in Roman and syllabics; accompanied by cloth-covered portfolio
each 22.25 x 31 in — 56.5 x 78.7 cm
November 30, 2023
Estimate $8,000-$12,000
Realised: $19,680
Portfolio includes: Bears and My Birds, My Birds Together, Nanulu Timialu (Bear and Birds), Opiilu Timialu (Owl and Birds), Owl Sentinel, Proud Young Owl, Ravens Guard the Sun Owl, Spirit Owl, Strong Young Wings, Summer Owl, Sun Owl and Foliage, and Tulugak (Raven).
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