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February 27, 2014

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LOT 43

Lot 43

Unidentified; MATTIUSI QIMMIALUK LUUKU (1936-)

Unidentified; MATTIUSI QIMMIALUK LUUKU (1936-)
Lot 43 Details
Unidentified; MATTIUSI QIMMIALUK LUUKU (1936-), E9-977, Ivujivik

SEAL; TWO WALRUS

stone; stone and ivory
signed in syllabics
5.25" x 5.5" x 3.75" — 13.3 x 14 x 9.5 cm.; 3" x 6.5" x 3" — 7.6 x 16.5 x 7.6 cm.; 2.75" x 6" x 2.75" — 7 x 15.2 x 7 cm.

Estimate $200-$500

Realised: $72
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Unidentified; MATTIUSI QIMMIALUK LUUKU (1936-)
  • Unidentified; MATTIUSI QIMMIALUK LUUKU (1936-)
  • Unidentified; MATTIUSI QIMMIALUK LUUKU (1936-)
Provenance:

The Balt collection, CA

Note:

Between the years of 1964 to 1977 the Balts worked as a nurse and a teacher/Federal Government representative in Ivuyivik, Great Whale River and Rankin Inlet. They acquired carvings directly from the artists.

CONDITION DETAILS

absent tusks, obvious repairs

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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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