Nelson Takkiruq ( 1930 - ) is a painter. Nelson Takkiruq s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1009.59 USD for a walrus with inset bone tusks in 2005 to 5855.63 USD for a spirit catcher with inset tattoos and eyes, holding a bone ulu in one hand and a head in the other in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artw