Mikisiti Saila
(1939-2008, Inuit; Cape Dorset/Kinngait)
Carved polar bear figure
Stone
Signed near bottom of foot: MEEKEESEETEE; further signed syllabically to underside with artist's disc number: E7-992
7.875" H x 19.75" W x 5.325" D
Provenance: Arctic Arts, Edmonton, Alberta
Property from the Rex Gilman Chase Collection, Berkeley, CA, acquired from the above, June 7, 1976

Other notes: Artist is the son of well-known Inuit artist Pauta Saila. His works have been exhibited at Frye Art Museum, Marion Scott Gallery, and Inuit Galerie, among others.

Each overall good condition with wear and minor scuffs commensurate with age. The stone with naturally occurring imperfections, inclusions, and weathering typical for the material. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.