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Artworks
SAMSON NASTAPOKA (1931-) INUKJUAK (PORT HARRISON)
Book Ends with Pups, 1960sstone, each: 4 x 2.75 x 4.25 in (10.2 x 7 x 10.8 cm)
each inscribed with artist's disc number and signed, "E-9 1712 / SAMESA".LOT 27
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
PRICE REALIZED: $2,318.00Further images
In the early days of production in Canada's North, artists were encouraged to blend utility with artistic expression, crafting functional objects that also carried a sense of artistry. This tradition...In the early days of production in Canada's North, artists were encouraged to blend utility with artistic expression, crafting functional objects that also carried a sense of artistry. This tradition is vividly embodied in these bookends, where practical design meets a burst of lively character. Each bookend showcases a charming sled dog, their playful tongue-out pants and postures frozen in mid-action. This animated spirit stands in striking contrast to the geometric solidity of the bases, creating a delightful balance between purpose and personality.Provenance
Collected by the uncle of the present Private Collection, Ontario during his trip to Nunavik, in the 1950s;
by descent.
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