Joe Talirunili, ᔪᐅ ᑕᓚᕈᓂᓕ
THE OWL AND LEMMING
JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976), E9-818, POVUNGNITUK
THE OWL AND LEMMING
stone, c. 1965, signed in Roman and syllabics
7.5" x 4.25" x 3.5" — 19.1 x 10.8 x 8.9 cm.
Note:
Talirunili could be depicting the animal fable of the owl and lemming here. The lemming narrowly escapes through the owl’s legs while distracting him. Of course this could also be a young arctic hare seated between the owl’s claws.
Estimate: $2,000—3,000
THE OWL AND LEMMING
stone, c. 1965, signed in Roman and syllabics
7.5" x 4.25" x 3.5" — 19.1 x 10.8 x 8.9 cm.
Note:
Talirunili could be depicting the animal fable of the owl and lemming here. The lemming narrowly escapes through the owl’s legs while distracting him. Of course this could also be a young arctic hare seated between the owl’s claws.
Estimate: $2,000—3,000
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-11-16 | Waddington's | 118 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 4,800.00 |
