Akeeaktashuk, ᐊᑭᐊᑐᓱ
HUNTER THROWING A SPEAR
AKEEAKTASHUK (1898-1954), ᐊᑭᐊᑐᓱ, PORT HARRISON / INUKJUAK
HUNTER THROWING A SPEAR
stone, ivory, soap inlay, c.1953
9.5 x 5.5 x 4.5 in — 24.1 x 14 x 11.4 cm
Provenance:
The Collection of Robert Hughes, Massachusetts
Note:
Akeeaktashuk was one of the first internationally well-known Inuit carvers in the early 1950's. People were drawn to his portrayals of Inuit hunting scenes, figures, animals and birds in stone and ivory. Known as Isakallak, which translates to "short and stocky"; many of his sculptures, like their creator, bear the same characteristics.
Hunter Throwing Spear is an imposing example of Akeeaktashuk's sculpture, demonstrating all the classic elements of his work.
Estimate: $6,000—9,000
HUNTER THROWING A SPEAR
stone, ivory, soap inlay, c.1953
9.5 x 5.5 x 4.5 in — 24.1 x 14 x 11.4 cm
Provenance:
The Collection of Robert Hughes, Massachusetts
Note:
Akeeaktashuk was one of the first internationally well-known Inuit carvers in the early 1950's. People were drawn to his portrayals of Inuit hunting scenes, figures, animals and birds in stone and ivory. Known as Isakallak, which translates to "short and stocky"; many of his sculptures, like their creator, bear the same characteristics.
Hunter Throwing Spear is an imposing example of Akeeaktashuk's sculpture, demonstrating all the classic elements of his work.
Estimate: $6,000—9,000
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-19 | Waddington's | 72 | 6,000 | 9,000 | 16,800.00 |
