Akeeaktashuk, ᐊᑭᐊᑐᓱ
HUNTER AND WHALE
AKEEAKTASHUK (1898-1954), E9-713, INUKJUAK
HUNTER AND WHALE
stone, skin, ivory, c. 1954, measurements of both hunter and whale
6.5" x 3.75" x 2.25" — 16.5 x 9.5 x 5.7 cm.; 4.75" x 3" x 6" — 12.1 x 7.6 x 15.2 cm.
Provenance:
Collection of Andrew Tufts Wilson
Note:
Andrew Tufts Wilson, a project engineer with Bell Canada, traveled to Iqaluit in 1954. Wilson purchased his works from The Hudson Bay store in Iqaluit during his time in this region.
Estimate: $1,000—1,500
HUNTER AND WHALE
stone, skin, ivory, c. 1954, measurements of both hunter and whale
6.5" x 3.75" x 2.25" — 16.5 x 9.5 x 5.7 cm.; 4.75" x 3" x 6" — 12.1 x 7.6 x 15.2 cm.
Provenance:
Collection of Andrew Tufts Wilson
Note:
Andrew Tufts Wilson, a project engineer with Bell Canada, traveled to Iqaluit in 1954. Wilson purchased his works from The Hudson Bay store in Iqaluit during his time in this region.
Estimate: $1,000—1,500
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-02 | Waddington's | 127 | 1,000 | 1,500 | 3,600.00 |
