16th Dec, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Kaminerk (20th Century North American): A group of Inuit carvings of animals, together with other artists works (10)
All with carvers marks. Eagle and Seal - signed Epirk E5-95 Adams Lake. In good condition. Goose - Signed Kaminerk E5-902. Good condition. Walrus - Signed Maktak EN51608. Chips to the flippers and front feet. Whale - Unsigned. With repaired tail and impact fracture to the face. Eagle - signed Kaminerk E5-902. Chipped wing tips. Fleabite chip to beak end. Carving of Seal Body with Inuit Head - signed Tagoonak. Multiple scratches. Polar Bear - signed Alooloo E5-88. Narwhal - signed Kaminerk E?902 and with other indicipherable markings. Some flea bite chips to the tail. Horn lacking. Musk Ox - signed Kaminerk E5902. Lacking horns and with several chips to the feet. Inuit Dressing a Seal - signed Mukpa E.5.909 Arctic Bay N.W.T . Appears to be in good condition. There is a carved stone stand for a figure which is not present, signed Koomagapik E5-1102dLVA.
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Auction: Antiques & Interiors, to include a Section of Taxidermy, 16th Dec, 2022
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