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Inuit Art Auction

November 21, 2017

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LOT 74

Lot 74

BILL NASOGALUAK (1953-)

BILL NASOGALUAK (1953-)
Lot 74 Details
BILL NASOGALUAK (1953-), ᓇᓱᒐᓗᐊᒃ, Yellowknife

GOOBLUALUQ

stone, wood base
titled in Roman
8 x 19 x 9 in — 20.3 x 48.3 x 22.9 cm

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $3,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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BILL NASOGALUAK (1953-)
  • BILL NASOGALUAK (1953-)
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  • BILL NASOGALUAK (1953-)
Note:

Bill Nasogaluak said of this piece, “Gooblualuq was one of the last great shamans from the Inuvialuit homeland. He was known to transform into a hawk and to travel seeking good hunting areas and on rescue missions, and to fly just for the beauty of flight. His flying exploits are still recalled by some Inuvialuit elders today.

In this piece, I have depicted the shaman Gooblualuq in his transformed state, during a very private moment with his wife; a moment where the physical and the spiritual states connect and thus become one.”

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 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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