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Sun, Aug 20, 2017 12:00PM EDT - Mon, Aug 21, 2017 12:00PM EDT
Lot 2050

JUDAS ULLULAQ INUIT CARVED SCULPTURE

Estimate: $1,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

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JUDAS ULLULAQ (INUIT, 1937-1999), CARVED SOAPSTONE, CARIBOU ANTLER & MUSKOX HORN SCULPTURE, LATE 20TH C., H 18 1/4":Measures W.13" overall.  Fisherman in soapstone, caribou antler, and musk-ox horn.   Judas Ullulaq, of Gjoa Haven (1937-1999).  Titled "Fisherman".

Condition

Both shark fins have been repaired.  There is glue residue on the spikes, of the harpoon, that attach to the shark.  This is to keep the shark from coming loose.  It does not appear to be a repair.  Otherwise condition is good.  This is a beautiful piece of Inuit art.  TW 8-17-17
 
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