Inuit Art Online Auction

November 1722, 2018
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LOT 311

Lot 311

ANNIE TALIGGAQ ARQVIQ (1937-)

ANNIE TALIGGAQ ARQVIQ (1937-)
Lot 311 Details
ANNIE TALIGGAQ ARQVIQ (1937-), Gjoa Haven / Uqsuqtuuq

DRUM DANCERS

sinew
4 x 4 in — 10.2 x 10.2 cm; 3 x 1.5 in — 7.6 x 3.8 cm

Estimate $150-$200

Realised: $120
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

Annie Arqvik developed this craft by twisting together strands of sinew from the legs of caribou. Once the threads were thick enough, they were then braided to form human figures and animals, usually on a mat-like base.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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