2041/​7000

A Greenlandic carved bone tupilak of a crawling creature. 20th century's first half. L. 9,5 cm.

Provenance: According to information from the Baldur Harken collection. Baldur Harken, 1923–2001, was a Danish air mechanic and lived in Angmagssalik, Greenland. His collection comprised predominantly items from the 1930–1940s.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Haircracks, one arm repaired.

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Auction

Greenlandic Craft - between Myths and Humans, 5 October 2020

Category

Ethnographica

Estimate

4,000–6,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

4,200 DKK  

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