ABRAHAM NASTAPOKA (1900-1981) INUKJUAK (PORT HARRISON)
one signed and inscribed with artist's disc number, "Abraham / E9-1706";
with affixed label from La Guilde (The Canadian Handicrafts Guild), in blue ink, "H60 / Abraham / [indistinct] / HSRS 20.00”
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
PRICE REALIZED: $344.40
26 February 2026
Further images
The present lot is part of a 1960s wave of small, purpose-built objects that joined practicality with a maker’s imagination, this pair of bookends by Abraham Nastapoka resolves function through two compact dog heads set atop plinths. Each head is carved as a concentrated mass, the muzzle pushed forward so the bookend reads as both weight and presence. The mouths open to show sharp teeth, yet the almost lips turn upward, tipping the expression toward a grin rather than threat.
Provenance
Ex. Coll. Colin John Grasset Molson (C.J.G ), Montreal.Join Our Mailing List
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