SOLOMONIE TIGULLARAQ (1924-2000) Kangiqtugaapik (Clyde River)
Seated Polar Bear with Seal, c. 1966
signed, "ᑎᒍᓚᒐ";
inscribed with artist's disc number, "E5347".
inscribed with artist's disc number, "E5347".
9 1/2 x 6 x 6 in
24.1 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm
24.1 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm
stone
As with the contemporaneous work referenced below, this polar bear has adopted a particularly anthropomorphic seated pose. It is perhaps pausing to catch its breath or to make sure it...
As with the contemporaneous work referenced below, this polar bear has adopted a particularly anthropomorphic seated pose. It is perhaps pausing to catch its breath or to make sure it will not be disturbed before tucking in.
Reference: for a similarly seated "Bear and Two Seals" by the artist see Walker’s Auctions, Nov. 2016, Lot 195.
Reference: for a similarly seated "Bear and Two Seals" by the artist see Walker’s Auctions, Nov. 2016, Lot 195.
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