UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST, Probably PUVIRNITUQ (POVUNGNITUK)
Otter Standing Guard, early 1950s
stone, 3 x 1 x 3 in (7.6 x 2.5 x 7.6 cm)
unsigned;
contained in the original The Canadian Handicrafts Guild box, with the stamped address "The Canadian Handicrafts Guild / 2025 PEEL STREET / MONTREAL", as purchased [?].
unsigned;
contained in the original The Canadian Handicrafts Guild box, with the stamped address "The Canadian Handicrafts Guild / 2025 PEEL STREET / MONTREAL", as purchased [?].
LOT 8
ESTIMATE: $100 — $150
PRICE REALIZED: $793.00
23 October 2025
ESTIMATE: $100 — $150
PRICE REALIZED: $793.00
23 October 2025
Further images
Renowned for their sense of play, often wrestling and chasing each other, the North American River Otter can be a regular sight in Northern Quebec. Long, thin bodies dive, burrow,...
Renowned for their sense of play, often wrestling and chasing each other, the North American River Otter can be a regular sight in Northern Quebec. Long, thin bodies dive, burrow, twist, and turn, often in a frenetic manner that adds to their charm. This Otter Standing Guard highlights a slight curve to the spine as the otter stands up on short back legs, mouth open as if chittering a warning or greeting. Their occasional bravery towards approaching humans can sadly be blamed upon their near-sightedness, a consequence of vision that has adapted to underwater sight and has them get within a few feet of a boat or person before realizing it was a poor decision.
Provenance
Ex. Coll. Colin John Grasset Molson (C.J.G ), Montreal.Join Our Mailing List
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