JOHN TIKTAK, R.C.A. (1916-1981) KANGIQLINIQ (RANKIN INLET)
signed, "ᑎᑕ".
ESTIMATE: $7,000 — $10,000
PRICE REALIZED: $6,500.00
Further images
Famous for his figural sculptures, including those of mothers and children (see Lot 83), Tiktak is also celebrated for his depictions of human heads and faces, carved both singly and in clusters. There are a few early examples, but Tiktak began carving single heads regularly in the mid 1960s (see First Arts, 1 Dec. 2020, Lot 16 from 1964-65, and Lot 10 in this sale from c. 1967), and multiple head works soon thereafter. As with his figural works, Tiktak’s heads became more raw and even brutal in style by the late 1960s.
Provenance
Private Collection, Toronto.Join Our Mailing List
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