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    Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: AQJANGAJUK SHAA, R.C.A. (1937-2019) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET), Smiling Sedna with Plaited Hair, , mid-1960s
    Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: AQJANGAJUK SHAA, R.C.A. (1937-2019) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET), Smiling Sedna with Plaited Hair, , mid-1960s
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    AQJANGAJUK SHAA, R.C.A. (1937-2019) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)

    Smiling Sedna with Plaited Hair, , mid-1960s
    stone, 4.75 x 12 x 3.75 in (12.1 x 30.5 x 9.5 cm)
    signed, "ᐊᔭᒐᔪ".

    LOT 83
    ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000

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    • Smiling Sedna with Plaited Hair,
    Aqjangajuk Shaa describes the sturdy contours of the sea goddess’s form with his typical sculptural solidity, depicting her in a recumbent position, smiling and completely at ease. Her relaxed attitude...
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    Aqjangajuk Shaa describes the sturdy contours of the sea goddess’s form with his typical sculptural solidity, depicting her in a recumbent position, smiling and completely at ease. Her relaxed attitude and contented face encourage our contemplation of the fullness and roundness of her swelling forms. Perhaps a helpful shaman has come along and braided her hair.


    Literature: For another sea spirit by the artist see George Swinton, Sculpture of the Inuit (Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1972/92), fig. 479.

    Provenance

    Private Collection, Australia. 
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