Inuit Eskimo serpentine sculpture SITTING BIRD by the late Abraham Etungat, RCA

Description: To ensure on-time/early delivery, we switch to UPS services from Canada Post services, because of Canada Post's strike. *** Other listed items for sale by this seller include:Inuit soapstone carvings, paintings, other artwork, antiques and collectibles. *** Inuit Artist: Abraham Etungat, R.C.A., ᐊᐃᐊᔭᑲ ᐃᑐᒐ (1911-1999)Disk Number: E7-809Community: Kinngait / Cape Dorset, Nunavut, CanadaMedium: SerpentineMeasurements: 7"H x 6"W x 2.75"D (approx)Weight: 1.56 kgs, or 3.44 lbs (approx.)Signature/Mark: Signed in syllabics "ᐃᑐᒐ"Year of Creation: Ca 1970'sPlace of Creation: CanadaProvenance: Private collector in Toronto; Private collector in Quebec Condition: This Pre-Owned and Displayed carving is in very good condition -- like new, no chips, no breaks, no dents, no obvious scratches, no damages, no repairs. However, it has some stone imperfection: hair-line natural stone cracks and stone veins. This dark green serpentine stone has some light/white spots (as well as dark/black spots). Some of the light/white spots may look like dents/scratches/bruises from some angle, but the are not (since they are smooth and shining), as best shown in pictures # 22, #19, #10 & #11. Please check all the pictures for condition details. About the artist and this artwork This Sitting Bird by Abraham Etungat is a rare found. Abraham Etungat made quite many stone carvings of Owl/Bird with spread wings. His Standing Owls/Birds (with wings closed) are less often seen at art auctions, according to Canadian Art Value(https://artvalue.ca/artist/Abraham-Etungat/prices/992762). Two of Abraham's Standing Birds offered at auctions (as shown in the last picture of this Listing) share many similarities with the item in this Listing. The serpentine stone these three Bird carvings made from, is dark green in color. From a distance and in dim light, the stone/carving looks almost black. But in bright light and close up, it shows a pleasant dark green color. Abraham Etungat was born in Amadjuak settlement on southern Baffin Island and lived in Cape Dorset / Kinngait, Baffin Island, Nunavut since the 1950s. As a prominent Canadian Inuit sculptor, Etungat was elected a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 1978. Examples of his sculptures are in the permanent collections of many major museums including the National Gallery of Canada and the Canadian Museum of History. He is best known for his representations of birds with raised wings, and, editions of his monumental bronze 'Bird of Spring' are located in public spaces in Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary (fiberglass). Etungat’s work has been included in numerous exhibitions throughout North America, offered at various art auctions, and collected throughout Canada and internationally. More info about the artist and his artwork can be found at:www.katilvik.com/browse/artists/755-abraham-etungat-rcahttps://artvalue.ca/artist/Abraham-Etungat/prices/992762www.inuitartfoundation.org/profiles/artist/Abraham-Etungat Notes1. Shipping Charges include: postage, insurance, packing and handling costs; and eBay fees on Shipping.2. International buyers are responsible for Customs Duties or Import Taxes, if any. So please check the import regulations in your country before buying or making offers.3. Domestic and international returns are acceptable. In the case of a return, Buyer must contact Seller within 7 days after receiving the item. Return shipping will be paid by Buyer.4. I do "Combined Shipping" when it is possible. If you want "Combined Shipping", please check with me for shipping charges BEFORE buying. If you have any question or request, please feel free to contact me. Thank you.

Price: 450 CAD

Location: Toronto, Ontario

End Time: 2025-01-15T14:21:05.000Z

Shipping Cost: 38.94 CAD