Rare and beautiful female statuette representing a standing figure dressed in traditional clothing, her hair tied in a bun, wearing a skin amauti (girl's parka), her hood folded back with its long flaps falling down in front and in the back as well as her boots, also in skin, probably caribou.

Inuit art, Yupik (18th century or earlier), Alaska

H. 17.5 cm



Provenance: 

- Finch, London

- Bernard Hector Collection
Live Friday 10 June 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 23

Rare and beautiful female statuette representing a standing figure dressed in traditional clothing, her hair tied in a bun, wearing a skin amauti (girl's parka), her hood folded back with its long flaps falling down in front and in the back as well as her boots, also in skin, probably caribou. Inuit art, Yupik (18th century or earlier), Alaska H. 17.5 cm Provenance: - Finch, London - Bernard Hector Collection

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€6,656
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Rare and beautiful female statuette representing a standing figure dressed in traditional clothing, her hair tied in a bun, wearing a skin amauti (girl's parka), her hood folded back with its long flaps falling down in front and in the back as well as her boots, also in skin, probably caribou. Inuit art, Yupik (18th century or earlier), Alaska H. 17.5 cm Provenance: - Finch, London - Bernard Hector Collection
Sale Friday 10 June 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 14 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris