Bidspirit auction | Jacob Irkok & Mariano Aupillardjuk

Jacob Irkok & Mariano Aupillardjuk Bird Carvings - Two bird carvings including: Jacob Irkok (Inuit (Arviat), 1937-2009). Carved organic material owl, circa 1960. Mariano Aupillardjuk (Inuit (Kangiqliniq - Rankin Inlet), b. 1923). Carved stone and organic material bird with single egg at its feet. Signed in syllabics along the base. Provenance: Heard Museum, Arizona; Private Collection, New York. Height ranges from 3 1/2 in to 4 in. Width ranges from 2 to 3 in. Depth ranges from 3 in to 5 in. Condition: Wear to the carved owl, some cracks to the carved bird.