Inuit Art Online Auction

February 26, 2015

LOT 148

Lot 148

KANANGINAK POOTOOGOOK (1935-2010)

KANANGINAK POOTOOGOOK (1935-2010)
Lot 148 Details
KANANGINAK POOTOOGOOK (1935-2010), E7-1168, Cape Dorset

GAMES OF STRENGTH

stonecut
1976, 15/50, condition noted
30" x 24" — 76.2 x 61 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $480
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

This print is part of the “Cape Dorset” or “Northern Edition” series. At outset, these prints were not for sale outside of Kingnait and do not appear in the annual graphics catalogue.

In this image pairs engage in different games to test strength. Such as ear tugging, which uses a piece of soft leather around the contestant's ears; arm wrestling; and the tugging game, the objective of which is to pull your opponent off the ground.

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 148
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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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