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Artworks
OHITO ASHOONA (1952-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Grooming Polar Bear, 2011stone, 2.5 x 4.5 x 1.75 in (6.3 x 11.4 x 4.4 cm)
signed, "OHITO / A";
dated 2011 to the accompanying igloo tag.LOT 69
ESTIMATE: $350 — $500
PRICE REALIZED: $317.20
23 October 2025Further images
Carved in dark green stone with a lustrous, even polish, this charming reclining bear lifts a paw to its muzzle in a self-contained gesture of grooming. The smooth planes and...Carved in dark green stone with a lustrous, even polish, this charming reclining bear lifts a paw to its muzzle in a self-contained gesture of grooming. The smooth planes and compact form convey both weight and ease, while subtle veining across the surface adds depth to the sculpture’s refined, tactile presence. Lovely.Provenance
A Toronto Collection.
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