June Art & Design Auction
Sun, Jun 8, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 150
George Twok Aden Ahgupuk (1911-2001) Ink on Hide, Shishmaref, Alaska
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Titled "Shishmaref, Alaska." Signed in the lower right corner. Tan boarder is woven into the hide surface. Ahgupuk was a Native-American artist known for his depictions of Inupiaq life. Ahgupuk created ink-wash artwork on various surfaces, such as bleached walrus skin and caribou hide. Ahgupuk's work is the permanent collection of institutions including the National Museum of the American Indian, the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, the Alaska State Museum, the University of Alaska Museum, and the Anchorage Museum of History and Art.
Condition: Good condition.Ê
Dimensions: Approximately 10 in H x 11.75 in W. Weighs approximately 1 lbs.
