Lot 142: ELIJASSIAPIK (1912-1972), E9-915, Inukjuak POLAR

ELIJASSIAPIK (1912-1972), E9-915, Inukjuak POLAR BEAR, stone, ivory, ca. 1958, 7" x 11" x 5.25" - 17.8 x 27.9 x 13.3 cm.

Note: Excerpt from collector's memoir: In the Fall of 1957 I was in Montreal with Jim Houston attending the launch of the Inuit carving sale by the Canadian Handicrafts Guild. In the back room, Jim pointed out a carving of a running Polar Bear (#49), which had one broken leg. Jim pointed out the artistic impact of this powerful work despite the need for repair. As I recall, I bought it for about five dollars and subsequently had it repaired.