Rhoda Mariah Natanine
ACCORDION PLAYER
RHODA MARIAH NATANINE (1937-), E5-372, Clyde River
ACCORDION PLAYER, stone, signed in syllabics, 4.25" x 3.75" x 2.5" — 10.8 x 9.5 x 6.4 cm.
Est. $150/250
Note: Accordion music was introduced to the Inuit by European and American whaling crews sometime after its invention in the mid-19th century. The Inuit were exposed to the accordion while their services were enlisted on the whaling vessels. Likewise, the docked whalers would hold dances while in the local harbours.
-Hiscott, Jim, Inuit Accordion Music - Better Kept Secret, Canadian Folk Music Bulletin, 34.1/2, 2000
ACCORDION PLAYER, stone, signed in syllabics, 4.25" x 3.75" x 2.5" — 10.8 x 9.5 x 6.4 cm.
Est. $150/250
Note: Accordion music was introduced to the Inuit by European and American whaling crews sometime after its invention in the mid-19th century. The Inuit were exposed to the accordion while their services were enlisted on the whaling vessels. Likewise, the docked whalers would hold dances while in the local harbours.
-Hiscott, Jim, Inuit Accordion Music - Better Kept Secret, Canadian Folk Music Bulletin, 34.1/2, 2000
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-11 | Waddington's | 19 | 150 | 250 | 192.00 |
