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Artworks
JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976) PUVIRNITUQ (POVUNGNITUK)
Horned Owl, late 1960sstone, 4.75 x 2.25 x 3 in (12.1 x 5.7 x 7.6 cm)
signed, "JOE".LOT 19
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
PRICE REALIZED: $1,220.00Further images
Talirunili's owls, a recurring theme throughout his career, are iconic and unmistakable, whether carved in stone or drawn on paper. Despite their abundance, each owl is uniquely crafted, varying in...Talirunili's owls, a recurring theme throughout his career, are iconic and unmistakable, whether carved in stone or drawn on paper. Despite their abundance, each owl is uniquely crafted, varying in size, plumage, posture, age, and personality—never formulaic, always distinct. The determined stare in their saucer-sized eyes is truly captivating, a testament to Talirunili's remarkable ability to breathe life into each creation.Provenance
The Cowling Collection;
Their sale, Marion Scott Gallery, Vancouver, as "c. 1970";
Acquired from the above by John and Joyce Price, 11 May 2005
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