KIUGAK (KIAWAK) ASHOONA, O.C., R.C.A. (1933-2014) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Kneeling Man, Calling Out, 2000s
stone, 3.5 x 3 x 2 in (8.9 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm)
signed, "ᑭᐅᒐ".
signed, "ᑭᐅᒐ".
LOT 44
ESTIMATE: $250 — $350
ESTIMATE: $250 — $350
Further images
Blessed with a long career and a skilled hand, Kiugak Ashoona created works that really embodied human character and expressions, no matter the scale. Here a kneeling man passionately cries...
Blessed with a long career and a skilled hand, Kiugak Ashoona created works that really embodied human character and expressions, no matter the scale. Here a kneeling man passionately cries out to an unknown sight, leaning forward on one knee with his hands and hair tousled back. We must remember, however, that the work is smaller than we think it is, despite what the numerous details and expressive gesturing of the work may tell us otherwise.
Provenance
Private Collection, Canada.Join Our Mailing List
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