Judas Ullulaq, ᔪᑕ ᐅᓗᓚ
FISHERMAN WITH KAKIVAK
JUDAS ULLULAQ (1937-1999), ᔪᑕ ᐅᓗᓚ, GJOA HAVEN / UQSUQTUUQ
FISHERMAN WITH KAKIVAK
stone, antler, sinew, musk ox horn, inset ivory, signed in syllabics
15 x 12 x 7 in — 38.1 x 30.5 x 17.8 cm
Note:
A kakivak is a fish spear (a type of harpoon) with a central point flanked by two arched pieces of ivory tipped with barbs. Once the fish was impaled on the central point, the arched pieces kept it from slipping off.
Estimate: $6,000—9,000
FISHERMAN WITH KAKIVAK
stone, antler, sinew, musk ox horn, inset ivory, signed in syllabics
15 x 12 x 7 in — 38.1 x 30.5 x 17.8 cm
Note:
A kakivak is a fish spear (a type of harpoon) with a central point flanked by two arched pieces of ivory tipped with barbs. Once the fish was impaled on the central point, the arched pieces kept it from slipping off.
Estimate: $6,000—9,000
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-20 | Waddington's | 184 | 6,000 | 9,000 | 10,200.00 |
