Judas Ullulaq, ᔪᑕ ᐅᓗᓚ
IKALIYUK (MAKING FISH)
JUDAS ULLULAQ (1937-1998), E4-342, Gjoa Haven
IKALIYUK (MAKING FISH), stone, antler, bone, 1994, 13.25" x 7.25" x 13.75" — 33.7 x 18.4 x 34.9 cm.
Est. $6,000/9,000
Provenance: Marion Scott Gallery, Vancouver, 2000,
Private Collection, U.S.A.
Note: “The legend of Qiviuq, the wanderer, is well known in the Netsilik region. The figure depicted here is the fish-maker whom Qiviuq meets at the edge of a large body of water that he wishes to cross. The fish-maker chops wood and the chips fall into the water to become fish. He creates a giant fish for Qiviuq, that Qiviuq rides upon to cross the water.” Art & Expression of the Netsilik, Winnipeg Art Gallery, Darlene Coward Wight, page 154
IKALIYUK (MAKING FISH), stone, antler, bone, 1994, 13.25" x 7.25" x 13.75" — 33.7 x 18.4 x 34.9 cm.
Est. $6,000/9,000
Provenance: Marion Scott Gallery, Vancouver, 2000,
Private Collection, U.S.A.
Note: “The legend of Qiviuq, the wanderer, is well known in the Netsilik region. The figure depicted here is the fish-maker whom Qiviuq meets at the edge of a large body of water that he wishes to cross. The fish-maker chops wood and the chips fall into the water to become fish. He creates a giant fish for Qiviuq, that Qiviuq rides upon to cross the water.” Art & Expression of the Netsilik, Winnipeg Art Gallery, Darlene Coward Wight, page 154
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-04-19 | Waddington's | 207 | 6,000 | 9,000 | 19,200.00 |
