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i u a pi pu pa ti tu ta ki ku ka gi gu ga mi mu ma ni nu na si su sa li lu la ji ju ja vi vu va ri ru ra qi qu qa ngi ngu nga lhi lhu lha

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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

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

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