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Artworks
AUDLALUK KUPIRKRUALUK (1926-D) SALLUIT (SUGLUK)
Woman Cutting Up an Avataq, early 1960sstone, ivory, and sinew, 7 x 11 x 6 in (17.8 x 27.9 x 15.2 cm)
inscribed twice with artist's disc number, "E9-1031".LOT 72
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
PRICE REALIZED: $1,830.00Further images
Woman Cutting up an Avataq from the early 1960s by Audlaluk Kupirkrualuk captures a moment of daily life with remarkable finesse, characteristic of the Salluit region's artistic narrative. The woman's...Woman Cutting up an Avataq from the early 1960s by Audlaluk Kupirkrualuk captures a moment of daily life with remarkable finesse, characteristic of the Salluit region's artistic narrative. The woman's expression is one of deep focus, her features etched with a quiet intensity that speaks to the importance of her task. The composition is balanced yet dynamic, drawing the eye to the interaction between the figure and her duties. The muted colours of the stone are complemented by the ivory's subtle sheen, creating a piece that is both a celebration of cultural tradition and a testament to the artist's skill in rendering the everyday into art.Provenance
Private Collection, USA.
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