Marie Kuunnuaq
BEARS ENTER MAN
MARIE KUUNNUAQ (1933-1990), E2-126, BAKER LAKE
BEARS ENTER MAN
stone, c. 1978, signed in syllabics and inscribed with disc number
9" x 6" x 6" — 22.9 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm.
Note:
Kuunnuaq enjoyed carving and according to her husband used every opportunity to do so, bringing stone and tools with her when camping and fishing. This work depicts the composite beings typical of a Shamanic transformation, as the title suggests the two bears (the Shaman’s spirit helpers) are entering the man (presumably the Shaman).
Estimate: $300—500
BEARS ENTER MAN
stone, c. 1978, signed in syllabics and inscribed with disc number
9" x 6" x 6" — 22.9 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm.
Note:
Kuunnuaq enjoyed carving and according to her husband used every opportunity to do so, bringing stone and tools with her when camping and fishing. This work depicts the composite beings typical of a Shamanic transformation, as the title suggests the two bears (the Shaman’s spirit helpers) are entering the man (presumably the Shaman).
Estimate: $300—500
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-01 | Waddington's | 15 | 300 | 500 | 600.00 |
