Y Karoo Ashevak (1940-1974, Inuit; Spence Bay/Taloyoak)
A carved whalebone bird figure, mid-20th century
Annotated in pen to underside, possibly by another hand: Karoo Ashevak
The bird depicted standing with wings outstretched
9.5" H x 12.875" W x 9.5" D
Provenance: Marion Scott Ltd., Vancouver, British Columbia
Property from the Rex Gilman Chase Collection, Berkeley, CA, acquired from the above, circa 1990

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Overall good condition with wear and minor scuffs commensurate with age. The bone with naturally occurring imperfections, inclusions, and weathering typical for the material. With large crack spanning from the neck to midsection of figure with attendant smaller cracks throughout. 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.