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    Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Possibly SHARKY NUNA (1918-1979) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET), Mother and Walrus Pup, 1970s
    Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Possibly SHARKY NUNA (1918-1979) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET), Mother and Walrus Pup, 1970s
    Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Possibly SHARKY NUNA (1918-1979) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET), Mother and Walrus Pup, 1970s
    Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Possibly SHARKY NUNA (1918-1979) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET), Mother and Walrus Pup, 1970s
    Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Possibly SHARKY NUNA (1918-1979) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET), Mother and Walrus Pup, 1970s
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    Possibly SHARKY NUNA (1918-1979) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)

    Mother and Walrus Pup, 1970s
    stone, 20 x 19 x 10.25 in (50.8 x 48.3 x 26 cm)
    unsigned.
    LOT 62
    ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
    PRICE REALIZED: $536.80

    Further images

    • (View a larger image of thumbnail 1 ) VITAL MAKPAAQ (1922-1978) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE), Archer & Hunter (Two Works), 1970 (#10 & #11)
    • (View a larger image of thumbnail 2 ) VITAL MAKPAAQ (1922-1978) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE), Archer & Hunter (Two Works), 1970 (#10 & #11)
    • (View a larger image of thumbnail 3 ) VITAL MAKPAAQ (1922-1978) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE), Archer & Hunter (Two Works), 1970 (#10 & #11)
    • (View a larger image of thumbnail 4 ) VITAL MAKPAAQ (1922-1978) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE), Archer & Hunter (Two Works), 1970 (#10 & #11)
    • (View a larger image of thumbnail 5 ) VITAL MAKPAAQ (1922-1978) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE), Archer & Hunter (Two Works), 1970 (#10 & #11)
    • (View a larger image of thumbnail 6 ) VITAL MAKPAAQ (1922-1978) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE), Archer & Hunter (Two Works), 1970 (#10 & #11)
    This wonderful walrus composition is a lovely example of Kinngait sculpture from the early 1970s. The elegant composition is enhanced by a generous amount of negative space and the wonderful...
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    This wonderful walrus composition is a lovely example of Kinngait sculpture from the early 1970s. The elegant composition is enhanced by a generous amount of negative space and the wonderful corpulence is highlighted by the copious folds of fat. While unsigned, there are numerous character traits which suggest the hand of Sharky Nuna.
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    Provenance

    A Toronto Collection.
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