Josiah Nuilaalik
SHAMAN IN FLIGHT/TRANSFORMATION
JOSIAH NUILAALIK (1928-2005), BAKER LAKE / QAMANI’TUAQ
SHAMAN IN FLIGHT/TRANSFORMATION
stone, antler, signed in syllabics
7 x 12 x 12 in — 17.8 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm
Provenance:
Private Collection, Toronto
Note:
This expressive sculpture by Nuilallik is a portrayal of a shaman's flight to the spirit world to reconcile differences between humankind and nature. Bird transformations are seen often in shamanic cultures, but incorporating the caribou in the shaman's bird transformation is very much the artist's oeuvre.
Estimate: $3,000—5,000
SHAMAN IN FLIGHT/TRANSFORMATION
stone, antler, signed in syllabics
7 x 12 x 12 in — 17.8 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm
Provenance:
Private Collection, Toronto
Note:
This expressive sculpture by Nuilallik is a portrayal of a shaman's flight to the spirit world to reconcile differences between humankind and nature. Bird transformations are seen often in shamanic cultures, but incorporating the caribou in the shaman's bird transformation is very much the artist's oeuvre.
Estimate: $3,000—5,000
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-19 | Waddington's | 134 | 3,000 | 5,000 | 3,120.00 |
