Lot 1143
Canada. Two Soapstone Eskimo Statuettes, 1970's. This lot consists of two sculptures of Eskimos carved in soapstone. The first is carved by artist Isaitukala, from the community of Povungnituk. The Eskimo man is fully clothed, with his hood up, holding what appears to be an animal limb. Height: 6 ¼"; Length: 3 ¾". The other was sculpted by the artist J. Kakie, from the Pangnirtung community. This sculpture is of an Eskimo man, fully clothed with hood up; his arm is raised holding an attachable bone knife. Height: 5 ¾"; Length: 4 ½".
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
Ex Grant Collection Beverly Hills, CA, ca. 1970's; Purchased in Banff, Alberta, Canada (July 1978).
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