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Inuit Art Auction

November 18, 2013

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LOT 71

Lot 71

SHEOUAK (1923-1961)

SHEOUAK (1923-1961)
Lot 71 Details
SHEOUAK (1923-1961), E7-816, Cape Dorset

POT SPIRITS

stencil
1960, 18/50
12" x 19" — 30.5 x 48.3 cm.

Estimate $5,000-$7,000

Realised: $10,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Note:

“Traditionally, the Inuit believed that every object, be it animate or inanimate, had a spirit. This spiritual inhabitant, called by the same word that means human, was often visualized as a tiny human being or human face. Here, the artist animates her cooking utensils with their respective spirits.”
Blodgett, Eskimo Narrative, p. 42, pl. 54

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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