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Artworks
DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976) PUVIRNITUQ (POVUNGNITUK)
Curious Perched Owl, c. 1970stone, 3.25 x 2.25 x 1.25 in (8.3 x 5.7 x 3.2 cm)
signed and inscribed with artist's disc number, "DEVID "E9824".LOT 36
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
PRICE REALIZED: $1,320.00Further images
Like his cousin, Joe Talirunili, the owl is a subject that preoccupied Davidialuk's art throughout his career. As typical is both his graphics and sculptures, incised 'u' shapes on the...Like his cousin, Joe Talirunili, the owl is a subject that preoccupied Davidialuk's art throughout his career. As typical is both his graphics and sculptures, incised "u" shapes on the wings and breast mark its soft plumage. Likewise, in this delightful and domestic sized work, two sets of large concentric circles indicate the owl's eyes, which sit on its heart shaped face and peer out at the spectator like a hypnotic vortex.Provenance
Private Collection, Toronto.
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