UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTIST, INUKJUAK (PORT HARRISON)
Man Hunting by Kayak, c. 1954
stone, ivory, black ink, and wood, 4 x 22 x 2.75 in (10.2 x 55.9 x 7 cm)
with affixed label from La Guilde (The Canadian Handicrafts Guild), in blue ink, "HAWS / 25.00 (H)”;
with a hand written note in the cockpit, in graphite, by C.J.G. Molson, "From / Canadian Handicraft guild / stone / Cayak [sic] / Nov '54 / from Eastern / Arctic.".
with affixed label from La Guilde (The Canadian Handicrafts Guild), in blue ink, "HAWS / 25.00 (H)”;
with a hand written note in the cockpit, in graphite, by C.J.G. Molson, "From / Canadian Handicraft guild / stone / Cayak [sic] / Nov '54 / from Eastern / Arctic.".
LOT 47
ESTIMATE: $700 — $1,000
ESTIMATE: $700 — $1,000
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The kayak, also called the qajaq, represents a significant aspect of Inuit culture and tradition. For centuries, these streamlined, lightweight vessels enabled Inuit hunters to traverse Arctic waters in pursuit...
The kayak, also called the qajaq, represents a significant aspect of Inuit culture and tradition. For centuries, these streamlined, lightweight vessels enabled Inuit hunters to traverse Arctic waters in pursuit of marine animals, including seals and walruses, and in doing so supported their communities in challenging environments. By the 1950s, larger powered vessels had appeared, allowing hunters to travel greater distances and haul heavier loads.
This soapstone qajaq is magnificent in both size and quality, and the unknown maker appears to pay homage to a conveyance central to Inuit survival yet rapidly becoming obsolete.
This soapstone qajaq is magnificent in both size and quality, and the unknown maker appears to pay homage to a conveyance central to Inuit survival yet rapidly becoming obsolete.
Provenance
Ex. Coll. Colin John Grasset Molson (C.J.G ), Montreal.Join Our Mailing List
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