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i u a pi pu pa ti tu ta ki ku ka gi gu ga mi mu ma ni nu na si su sa li lu la ji ju ja vi vu va ri ru ra qi qu qa ngi ngu nga lhi lhu lha

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David Ruben Piqtoukun, ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ

QALUPALIK HOLDING A HEAD


DAVID RUBEN PIQTOUKUN (1950-), W3-1119, TORONTO
QALUPALIK HOLDING A HEAD

stone, antler, fur, dated 1994, signed in Roman

4" x 14" x 8.75" — 10.2 x 35.6 x 22.2 cm.

Note:
Qalupalik is a fantastic creature that lives in the sea. These human-like creatures are said to have green skin and wear an enormous amauti. The story is used as a precautionary tale to prevent disobedience in children, else they be snatched up by the qalupalik.
For additional information, please see
The central Eskimo, Franz Boas, 1888, p. 212-3
Inuit Mythology, Evelyn Wolfson, 2001.


Estimate: $1,500—2,000

Auction Results

Auction Date Auction House Lot # Low Est High Est Sold Price
2014-11-17 Waddington's 134 1,500 2,000 4,080.00

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