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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: FLOYD KUPTANA (1964-2021) PAULATUK, Maskette on Base, 1999
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: FLOYD KUPTANA (1964-2021) PAULATUK, Maskette on Base, 1999
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: FLOYD KUPTANA (1964-2021) PAULATUK, Maskette on Base, 1999
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: FLOYD KUPTANA (1964-2021) PAULATUK, Maskette on Base, 1999

FLOYD KUPTANA (1964-2021) PAULATUK

Maskette on Base, 1999
stone, antler, and red inlay, 9.25 x 5 x 3 in (23.5 x 12.7 x 7.6 cm)
signed, inscribed, and dated, "Floyd / Kuptana / Paulatuk / NWT / 1999".
LOT 64
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
PRICE REALIZED: $1,200.00

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  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 1 ), currently selected., currently selected., currently selected. Possibly ANNIE ALlKASHUAK SEWOEE (1936-) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT), Friends Observing Wildlife, May 1989
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 2 ) Possibly ANNIE ALlKASHUAK SEWOEE (1936-) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT), Friends Observing Wildlife, May 1989
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 3 ) Possibly ANNIE ALlKASHUAK SEWOEE (1936-) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT), Friends Observing Wildlife, May 1989
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 4 ) Possibly ANNIE ALlKASHUAK SEWOEE (1936-) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT), Friends Observing Wildlife, May 1989
Floyd Kuptana often drew inspiration from the stories and myths told in his hometown of Paulatuuq, and frequently depicted spiritual and physical transformations in his work. He was also known...
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Floyd Kuptana often drew inspiration from the stories and myths told in his hometown of Paulatuuq, and frequently depicted spiritual and physical transformations in his work. He was also known for his mask sculptures, many appearing to be caught between one form to the next, as can be seen by this Maskette. A single pupil peers off to the side, underlined by inlaid stone dots to mirror the carved lines on the opposite side. The single horn in the forehead and the stone line of "hair" give the work the feel of being at once a human, animal and monster.
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Provenance

Private Collection, France.
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