Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Carving Sculpture " Shaman " By Maudie Okittuq
Item History & Price
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Inuit Artist: Maudie Rachel Okittuq (1944 - )Disc Number: E4393Community: Taloyoak/Talurjuaq (Spence Bay), Nunavut Territory, CanadaMaterial: Stone (dark green serpentine)Measurement: 8"H x 4.75"W x 3"D (approx, at widest points)Weight: 3 lb 4.5 oz, or 1.49 kg (approx.)Signature/Mark: Signed in syllabics "ᒧᐊᑎ", with old Igloo stickerYear of Creation: C. late 1960s to early 1970sPlace of Creation: CanadaProvenance: Private collector in Toronto
Condition: In very good Pre-owned ...and Displayed condition -- no break, no chip, no damage, no repair; minimal scratches consistent with well-kept vintage stone carving. It has minor natural stone cracks or stone veins. It may also have small stone irregularities which look like dents or chips. This carving was cleaned and polished not long ago. Please check all the pictures for condition details.
Maudie Okittuq's artworks are in the collections of National Gallery of Canada, Art Gallery of Ontario, Winnipeg Art Gallery, Canadian Museum of History, Inuit Cultural Institute, among others. Her carvings are sold at various auctions and art galleries.
The themes of many of Maudie’s carvings are supernatural spirits, deities and creatures. She enjoys working in whalebone and stone. Maudie’s husband, James Okittuq, is also a carver in Spence Bay.
More information about this artist can be found at https://iad.inuitartfoundation.org/artist/Maudie-Rachel-Okittuq, www.invaluable.com, and others.
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Local pickup can be arranged in Toronto / GTA, ON, Canada
If you have any question or request, please feel free to contact us. Thank you.
Condition: In very good Pre-owned ...and Displayed condition -- no break, no chip, no damage, no repair; minimal scratches consistent with well-kept vintage stone carving. It has minor natural stone cracks or stone veins. It may also have small stone irregularities which look like dents or chips. This carving was cleaned and polished not long ago. Please check all the pictures for condition details.
Maudie Okittuq's artworks are in the collections of National Gallery of Canada, Art Gallery of Ontario, Winnipeg Art Gallery, Canadian Museum of History, Inuit Cultural Institute, among others. Her carvings are sold at various auctions and art galleries.
The themes of many of Maudie’s carvings are supernatural spirits, deities and creatures. She enjoys working in whalebone and stone. Maudie’s husband, James Okittuq, is also a carver in Spence Bay.
More information about this artist can be found at https://iad.inuitartfoundation.org/artist/Maudie-Rachel-Okittuq, www.invaluable.com, and others.
* Shipping Charges include: postage, insurance, packing and handling costs; and eBay & PayPal fees on Shipping (combined about 14% of Shipping Charges).
** International buyers are responsible for Customs Duties or Import Taxes, if any. So please check the import regulations in your country before buying.
*** Domestic and International returns are acceptable. In the case of a return, Buyer must contact Seller within 7 days after receiving the item. Return shipping will be paid by Buyer.
**** We do "Combined Shipping" when it is possible. If you buy more than one item and want "Combined Shipping", please contact us for shipping charges BEFORE buying or making offers.
Local pickup can be arranged in Toronto / GTA, ON, Canada
If you have any question or request, please feel free to contact us. Thank you.
