Bidspirit auction | Martha Krining (Inuit, Canadian), Rabbit

Martha Krining (Inuit, Canadian), Rabbit Fish Carving - A hand-carved Inuit Rabbit Fish sculpture by Martha Krining of Gjoa Haven, Nunavut. Crafted in traditional materials, the work captures the stylized, streamlined form of the fish with string binding detail, and retains its original Canadian government-issued Eskimo Art certification card dated 1975. Certified Inuit artworks like this, particularly with dated provenance and government-issued cards, are important cultural artifacts reflecting traditional knowledge and mid-20th century Inuit art practices. THIS ITEM CANNOT BE EXPORTED FROM CANADA. Size: 3 x 2.25 in. Condition: Very good, slight natural wear to tip consistent with age. Provenance: From a private Canadian collection; accompanied by original Government of Canada Eskimo Art certificate, dated 3/12/75, No. 76/145.