1st Mar, 2023 11:00

The Lifetime Collection of a British Journalist, Collector and presumed Diplomat (Part One)
 
Lot 414
 

A COLLECTION OF GREENLANDIC INUIT MARINE IVORY CARVINGS

A COLLECTION OF GREENLANDIC INUIT MARINE IVORY CARVINGS, to include a typical female figure with hair in a traditional top-knot from the Upernavik region, together with various other figures or tupilak (spiritual creatures made to protect their owner). (16)

Smallest 7.4cm long - largest 11.2cm long.

Provenance: All were acquired in the 1960's at source by the current owner, directly from Inuit artists from various locations across Greenland.

(Quantity:16)

Sold for £212

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