Inuit Art Auction

November 22, 2016

LOT 133

Lot 133

Unidentified

Unidentified
Lot 133 Details
Unidentified, King Island, Alaska / Ugiuvak

TWO SHAMAN MASKS

wood; wood and ivory
11" x 7.25" — 27.9 x 18.4 cm.

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $4,080
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

The Collection of Dr. Francis Sparshott, 1985

Literature:

Dorothy Jean Ray, Eskimo Art: Tradition and Innovation in North Alaska, 1977, page 263

Note:

King Island shaman masks represent the good shaman and the bad shaman. The bad shaman is characterized by the thick lower lip and the good shaman by a thick upper lip.

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 133
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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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