Joata Suqslak
WOMAN HOLDING AN ULU WITH SPIRIT HEAD ON HER FOOT
JOATA SUQSLAK (1918-1986), GJOA HAVEN / UQSUQTUUQ
WOMAN HOLDING AN ULU WITH SPIRIT HEAD ON HER FOOT
bone with antler inset, signed in syllabics, c. 1970s
13" x 21.5" x 5.5" — 33 x 54.6 x 14 cm.
Provenance:
The Collection of Dr. Francis Sparshott
Literature:
Darlene Wight, Art & Expression of the Netsilik, 2001, page 139
Note:
“Spectral heads and busts in whalebone are typical of the artist’s early work. Wide, staring eyes and prominent mouths are characteristic.”
Estimate: $600—900
WOMAN HOLDING AN ULU WITH SPIRIT HEAD ON HER FOOT
bone with antler inset, signed in syllabics, c. 1970s
13" x 21.5" x 5.5" — 33 x 54.6 x 14 cm.
Provenance:
The Collection of Dr. Francis Sparshott
Literature:
Darlene Wight, Art & Expression of the Netsilik, 2001, page 139
Note:
“Spectral heads and busts in whalebone are typical of the artist’s early work. Wide, staring eyes and prominent mouths are characteristic.”
Estimate: $600—900
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-24 | Waddington's | 372 | 600 | 900 | 420.00 |
