David Ruben Piqtoukun, ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ
QALUPALIK HOLDING A HEAD
DAVID RUBEN PIQTOUKUN (1950-), W3-1119, TORONTO
QALUPALIK HOLDING A HEAD
stone, antler, fur, dated 1994, signed in Roman
4" x 14" x 8.75" — 10.2 x 35.6 x 22.2 cm.
Note:
Qalupalik is a fantastic creature that lives in the sea. These human-like creatures are said to have green skin and wear an enormous amauti. The story is used as a precautionary tale to prevent disobedience in children, else they be snatched up by the qalupalik.
For additional information, please see
The central Eskimo, Franz Boas, 1888, p. 212-3
Inuit Mythology, Evelyn Wolfson, 2001.
Estimate: $1,500—2,000
QALUPALIK HOLDING A HEAD
stone, antler, fur, dated 1994, signed in Roman
4" x 14" x 8.75" — 10.2 x 35.6 x 22.2 cm.
Note:
Qalupalik is a fantastic creature that lives in the sea. These human-like creatures are said to have green skin and wear an enormous amauti. The story is used as a precautionary tale to prevent disobedience in children, else they be snatched up by the qalupalik.
For additional information, please see
The central Eskimo, Franz Boas, 1888, p. 212-3
Inuit Mythology, Evelyn Wolfson, 2001.
Estimate: $1,500—2,000
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-17 | Waddington's | 134 | 1,500 | 2,000 | 4,080.00 |
