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# Barnabus Arnasungaaq ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ , Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake) (1924–2017)

## What is Barnabus Arnasungaaq ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ , Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake)’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Barnabus Arnasungaaq ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ , Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake) at 1 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $580 including buyer’s premium (middle half $384–$1,279, n=15). The auction record is $13,521 for MUSK OX (2026, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MUSK OX, 1980s | Stone | $13,521 | Waddingtons | May 2026 |
| 2 | MUSK OX, circa 1980s | Stone | $10,500 | Waddingtons | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | MALE AND FEMALE MUSK OXEN, 1980s | Stone | $1,983 | Waddingtons | May 2026 |
| 4 | HUNTER AND MUSK OX | Stone | $1,828 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | MUSK OX, 1992 | Stone | $1,670 | Waddingtons | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | MUSK OX, circa 1980 | Stone | $1,607 | Waddingtons | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | MONUMENTAL FIGURE WITH HEAD | Stone | $1,371 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | WOMAN WITH KAKIVAK | Stone, whalebone, sinew | $1,188 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | MUSK OX, circa 1970 | Stone | $907 | Waddingtons | Jun 2022 |
| 10 | MUSK OX, 1970s | Stone | $856 | Waddingtons | May 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 30 | $662 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $580 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Barnabus Arnasungaaq ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ , Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake) is a Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake) artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $745.

A work by Barnabus Arnasungaaq ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ , Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake) sold in 2026 for $1,983, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Barnabus Arnasungaaq ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ , Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake) work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barnabus Arnasungaaq ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ , Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake) work is $745.

The median Barnabus Arnasungaaq ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ , Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake) sculpture sells for $662 across 37 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Barnabus Arnasungaaq ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ , Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake) sculptures typically sell for $428–$1,118 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 37 | $662 | $13,521 | — | 2026-05-28 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $428–$1,118 | $662 | $13,521 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $13,521 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $10,500 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Barnabus Arnasungaaq ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ , Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake) worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barnabus Arnasungaaq ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ , Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake) work is $745. The median Barnabus Arnasungaaq ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ , Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake) sculpture sells for $662 across 37 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Barnabus Arnasungaaq ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ , Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake) sculptures typically sell for $428–$1,118 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Barnabus Arnasungaaq ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ , Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake) sculpture?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barnabus Arnasungaaq ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ , Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake) sculpture is $662.

### What is Barnabus Arnasungaaq ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ , Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake)'s most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Barnabus Arnasungaaq ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ , Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake) sculpture is $13,521.

### What is the average price of a small Barnabus Arnasungaaq ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ , Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake) sculpture?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Barnabus Arnasungaaq ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ , Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake) sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $662, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Barnabus Arnasungaaq ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ , Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake)'s auction record?

Barnabus Arnasungaaq ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ , Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake)'s auction record is $10,500, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.