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Artworks
UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTISTS
Necklace and Ring with Arctic Animals, c. 1970s- 1980seach ivory and black inlay, the necklace, length: 17 in (43.2 cm), the ring, size 5, interior width: 5/8 in (1.6 cm)
each unsigned.LOT 55
ESTIMATE: $100 — $200
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Small carved works such as this necklace and ring have the ability to illicit a double-fueled appreciation. First there is the acknowledgement of the technical skill and patience that has...Small carved works such as this necklace and ring have the ability to illicit a double-fueled appreciation. First there is the acknowledgement of the technical skill and patience that has gone into the work, with delicate flippers and beaks that have been finely finished and the precise application of ink to denote eyes and noses. Second, the delightful charm of the figures themselves can't help but bring forth a smile.Provenance
Private Collection, Ontario.
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