Joseph Angatajuak
MOTHER WITH CHILD ON BACK
JOSEPH ANGATAJUAK (1935-1976), RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQ
MOTHER WITH CHILD ON BACK
stone, 1971
6.5 x 3 x 3.75 in — 16.5 x 7.6 x 9.5 cm
Provenance:
The Stanley and Jean Zazelenchuk Collection, NB
Note:
One of the first pieces that Stanley and Jean Zazelenchuk purchased the day they moved to Baker Lake. Joseph, a widower with a toddler at the time was originally from Rankin Inlet but had moved to Baker Lake in the 1970s. According to Jean, Joseph went missing in 1976 when out hunting alone on the land on foot. He was never found but his gun was discovered years later.
Estimate: $500—700
MOTHER WITH CHILD ON BACK
stone, 1971
6.5 x 3 x 3.75 in — 16.5 x 7.6 x 9.5 cm
Provenance:
The Stanley and Jean Zazelenchuk Collection, NB
Note:
One of the first pieces that Stanley and Jean Zazelenchuk purchased the day they moved to Baker Lake. Joseph, a widower with a toddler at the time was originally from Rankin Inlet but had moved to Baker Lake in the 1970s. According to Jean, Joseph went missing in 1976 when out hunting alone on the land on foot. He was never found but his gun was discovered years later.
Estimate: $500—700
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-22 | Waddington's | 339 | 500 | 700 | 360.00 |
