Bidspirit auction | Mariano Aupillardjuk Arctic Creatures Carvings

Mariano Aupillardjuk Arctic Creatures Carvings - Group of two carvings including: Mariano Aupillardjuk (Inuit (Kangiqliniq - Rankin Inlet), b. 1923) carving of two organic material recumbent mammals on a carved stone. Signed in syllabics along the side. One stone carving of three swimming creatures. Unsigned. Provenance: Heard Museum, Arizona; Private Collection, New York. Height ranges from 3 in to 4 in. Width ranges from 5 in to 6 in. Depth ranges from 3 in to 4 in. Condition: Repair to tail of smallest beluga. The carved walruses with discoloration and some wear.