NALENIK TEMELA (1939-2003) KIMMIRUT (LAKE HARBOUR)
Resting Walrus, c. 1961
stone and ivory, 3.75 x 4 x 5 in (9.5 x 10.2 x 12.7 cm)
unsigned;
with affixed label from La Guilde (The Canadian Handicrafts Guild), in blue ink, "LH61 / Nalaulik /KNO 20.00”
unsigned;
with affixed label from La Guilde (The Canadian Handicrafts Guild), in blue ink, "LH61 / Nalaulik /KNO 20.00”
LOT 18
ESTIMATE: $350 — $500
PRICE REALIZED: $671.00
25 September 2025
ESTIMATE: $350 — $500
PRICE REALIZED: $671.00
25 September 2025
Further images
First Arts has had the privilege of handling a number of Nalenik Tamela’s large-scale works over the years, each one a commanding presence that never fails to impress. How delightful,...
First Arts has had the privilege of handling a number of Nalenik Tamela’s large-scale works over the years, each one a commanding presence that never fails to impress. How delightful, then, to encounter this small and early work, a carving that reminds us talent is not measured in size. Even here, in a more intimate scale, the artist's hand reveals the same confidence and sensitivity that would later define his monumental carvings. It is a quiet testament to the consistency of his vision and the breadth of his skill. Lovely!
Provenance
Ex. Coll. Colin John Grasset Molson (C.J.G ), Montreal.Join Our Mailing List
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