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Artworks
ANDY MAMGARK (1930-1997) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Bear, c. early 1990sstone and ivory, 3.75 x 7.5 x 4 in (9.5 x 19.1 x 10.2 cm)
signed, "ᒪᒐ".LOT 24
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200Further images
The sculpture of Arviat (Eskimo Point) is known for its simplified and semi-abstract, sometimes even minimalist style, tinged with a certain ruggedness. Andy Mamgark was somewhat of an outlier in...The sculpture of Arviat (Eskimo Point) is known for its simplified and semi-abstract, sometimes even minimalist style, tinged with a certain ruggedness. Andy Mamgark was somewhat of an outlier in the Arviat community style. He began carving in 1959 while working at the Rankin Inlet nickel mine. His very first work was a carving of a polar bear. Although Mamgark sometimes carved quite lovely and charming human figures, the polar bear became his favourite subject. As he studied bears more and received many special requests, he eventually carved polar bears almost exclusively, in his trademark style that combined realism and lyrical stylization. Tragically, Mamgark died in a carving accident in 1997.
Provenance
Private Collection, USA:
An Ottawa Collection.
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