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    Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: PALAYA QIATSUK (1965-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET), Hunter with Harpoon, 1990s/2000s
    Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: PALAYA QIATSUK (1965-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET), Hunter with Harpoon, 1990s/2000s
    Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: PALAYA QIATSUK (1965-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET), Hunter with Harpoon, 1990s/2000s
    Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: PALAYA QIATSUK (1965-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET), Hunter with Harpoon, 1990s/2000s

    PALAYA QIATSUK (1965-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)

    Hunter with Harpoon, 1990s/2000s
    stone, wood, leather, antler, metal, and string, 11.75 x 5.5 x 8.25 in (29.8 x 14 x 21 cm), measurements reflect dimensions with tools.
    LOT 72
    ESTIMATE: $400 — $600

    Further images

    • (View a larger image of thumbnail 1 ) AOUDLA PUDLAT (1951-2006) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET), Shaman with Two Wives, 2007
    • (View a larger image of thumbnail 2 ) AOUDLA PUDLAT (1951-2006) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET), Shaman with Two Wives, 2007
    • (View a larger image of thumbnail 3 ) AOUDLA PUDLAT (1951-2006) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET), Shaman with Two Wives, 2007
    • (View a larger image of thumbnail 4 ) AOUDLA PUDLAT (1951-2006) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET), Shaman with Two Wives, 2007
    As can be seen with lot 56, Palaya Qiatsuk's figure work can be beautifully carved and indicative of their real life actions. With spear poised and line coiled in hand,...
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    As can be seen with lot 56, Palaya Qiatsuk's figure work can be beautifully carved and indicative of their real life actions. With spear poised and line coiled in hand, this hunter waits for the right moment to strike at the seal hole. The stone reflects the absolute patience and stillness needed for the hunt, as a moment of distraction can mean the difference between lunch or a splash in the water.
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    Provenance

    A Toronto Collection.
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