Waddington's

Inuit Art Auction

November 18, 2013

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LOT 130

Lot 130

PITALOOSIE SAILA (1942-)

PITALOOSIE SAILA (1942-)
Lot 130 Details
PITALOOSIE SAILA (1942-), E7-1006, Cape Dorset

SHAMAN’S DANCE

stonecut
1969, 22/50
17" x 24.5" — 43.2 x 62.2 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $1,140
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Note:

“The artist remembered the spine-tingling experience of being confronted by a shaman performing. The magic elements, the antlers and the claws indicate a shaman; the streaming hair, the long dancing tassels and the traditional design on the boots indicate that she is a woman.”
Furneaux et al., Arts of the Eskimo: Prints p. 114-5

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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