MIRIAM MAREALIK QIYUK (B.1933)
MIGRATION BOAT
signed in Roman
7 x 14 x 5 in — 17.8 x 35.6 x 12.7 cm
April 06, 2023
Estimate $1,500-$2,000
Realised: $3,600
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November 16, 2015
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