Inuit Art Auction

June 01, 2015

LOT 143

Lot 143

MANNUMI SHAQU (1917-2000)

MANNUMI SHAQU (1917-2000)
Lot 143 Details
MANNUMI SHAQU (1917-2000), E7-824, Cape Dorset

HUNTER WEARING QOLITSAQ WITH SASH

stone, antler, ivory
c. 1960, disc number inscribed
10" x 4" x 2.25" — 25.4 x 10.2 x 5.7 cm.

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $960
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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MANNUMI SHAQU (1917-2000)
  • MANNUMI SHAQU (1917-2000)
  • MANNUMI SHAQU (1917-2000)
  • MANNUMI SHAQU (1917-2000)
  • MANNUMI SHAQU (1917-2000)
Provenance:

Acquired while working in an Air Rescue Squadron at Goose Bay, Labrador U.S. air base in the early 1960’s,
By descent to present owner, New Zealand.

Note:

One of the major artists from Cape Dorset in the early days, Mannumi was friends with Osuitok and they often carved together. You can certainly see their stylistic similarities when comparing this work with Osuitok’s, such as lot 95 from Waddington’s fall 2005 auction catalogue.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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