Davidialuk Alasua Amittu, ᑎᕕᑎᐊᓗ
WALRUS AND POLAR BEAR
DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976), E9-824, POVUNGNITUK
WALRUS AND POLAR BEAR
stone, signed in syllabics, 1976 as per date on tag
2.5" x 7.5" x 5.5" — 6.4 x 19.1 x 14 cm.
Note:
The syllabics on the underside tells the Inuit story of a polar bear that broke his fangs while trying to drag a live walrus, the walrus wins the struggle and kills the polar bear.
Translation by Sammy Kudluk, Avataq Cultural Institute / Inuit Art Foundation
Estimate: $600—900
WALRUS AND POLAR BEAR
stone, signed in syllabics, 1976 as per date on tag
2.5" x 7.5" x 5.5" — 6.4 x 19.1 x 14 cm.
Note:
The syllabics on the underside tells the Inuit story of a polar bear that broke his fangs while trying to drag a live walrus, the walrus wins the struggle and kills the polar bear.
Translation by Sammy Kudluk, Avataq Cultural Institute / Inuit Art Foundation
Estimate: $600—900
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-01 | Waddington's | 59 | 600 | 900 | 600.00 |
