1918/​1634

Ole Kreutzmann, a.o. (b. Grønland 1898, d. 1983)

Two carved sperm whale tupilaks Physeter Macrocephalus, and an unpolished sperm whale tooth. One signed OK. Total weight app. 583 g. H. 11–12.5 cm. (3)

CITES-certificate valid within the European Union included.

Provenance: Bodil Kaalund, 1930–2016, hereafter in the family's possession.

This lot is subject to Artist's Royalty.
Condition

Wear. Tooth with polished top.

Several countries outside the EU (third countries) ban import of items containing materials from endangered species. This lot number might be covered by such provision and potential buyers are advised to familiarize themselves with these rules.

Auction

Varia, 2 May 2019

Category

Ethnographica

Estimate

3,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

4,200 DKK  

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