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Artworks
UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTIST, NUNAVIK (ARCTIC QUEBEC)
Man Hunting at Seal Hole, c. mid-1960sstone, antler, and waxed string, 4.25 x 9.5 x 6.5 in (10.8 x 24.1 x 16.5 cm)
unsigned.LOT 73
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900Carved in mid-1960s Nunavik by a once known artist, this figure captures a moment of intense physical effort with striking realism. The hunter leans far back, limbs braced, mid-reel. His...Carved in mid-1960s Nunavik by a once known artist, this figure captures a moment of intense physical effort with striking realism. The hunter leans far back, limbs braced, mid-reel. His inflated cheeks suggest a sharp exhale, a huff of breath released as he attempts to hauls in his catch. It’s a charming study in bodily strain and concentration, rendered with humour, empathy, and a deep understanding of lived experience.
Provenance
Private Collection, Toronto;
Estate of the Above
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