KAROO ASHEVAK (Canadian/Spence Bay, 1940-1974). Spirit, Whale bone and ivory. The underside of base singed in syllabics - 18 1/2 in. x 21 in. Estimate $3,000-4,000
PROVENANCE: Marjorie Snowden, Bethesda, Md
NOTE: For a similar example by Karoo Ashevak see Spirits, American Indian Arts Center, New York, NY, 1973
The consignor lived on Baffin Island where she helped to establish a museum devoted to Inuit art. It was possibly acquired around the same time, although through him or a gallery is unknown. The publication listed in the provenance information does show the same piece however the bird eminating from the Spirit's head is missing.
