NELSON TAKKIRUG (1930-1999) DRUM DANCER WHALEBONE

Whalebone carving by Nelson Takkiruq (1930-1999) �Drum Dancer� 1987 measuring 19�H x 8� W from Uqsuqtuuq, (Gjoa Haven) NU Oct 1989 #8921-263 PROVENANCE & DOCUMENTATION: - Purchased directly from Inuit Gallery of Vancouver Ltd. (Gastown, Vancouver, BC) on November 5, 1990, for $5,500.00 CAD (original gallery invoice included) . - Illustrated and published in the exhibition catalogue "Inuit Masterworks" (Inuit Gallery of Vancouver, 1990), plate no. 2, titled "Drum Dancer" . - Accompanied by original gallery biography booklet. EXHIBITED & PUBLISHED : - "Inuit Masterworks", Inuit Gallery of Vancouver, 1990, Cat. No. 2. Condition: the artwork is in its inherent condition as purchased 1990