Matiusie Iyaituk, ᒪᑎᐅᓱ ᐃᐊᑕ
COMPOSITION
MATIUSIE IYAITUK (1950-), E9-1939, Ivujivik
COMPOSITION, stone, antler, sinew, signed in syllabics, dated 2002, 16" x 13" x 12" — 43.2 x 33 x 30.5 cm.
Est. $600/900
Note: Inscription on the underside reads, “Invisible earth tapper, Katjutajuuq.”
Katjutajuuq, according to mythology, could be heard in the nights beating against the earth and igloos to threaten those that had violated customs and taboos.
COMPOSITION, stone, antler, sinew, signed in syllabics, dated 2002, 16" x 13" x 12" — 43.2 x 33 x 30.5 cm.
Est. $600/900
Note: Inscription on the underside reads, “Invisible earth tapper, Katjutajuuq.”
Katjutajuuq, according to mythology, could be heard in the nights beating against the earth and igloos to threaten those that had violated customs and taboos.
Auction Results
Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
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2013-09-19 | Waddington's | 35 | 600 | 900 | 480.00 |