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Artworks
PITSIULA QIMIRPIK (1967-) IQALUIT (FROBISHER BAY)
Preening Goose, 1986stone, 4 x 4.5 x 3 in (10.2 x 11.4 x 7.6 cm)
signed, "ᐱᓯᐅᓚ / ᑭᒥᐱ / 86"LOT 68
ESTIMATE: $250 — $350Further images
Graceful in both form and material, this stone sculpture of a bird is a striking example of naturalistic carving. Pitsiula Qimirpik has rendered the elegant curve of the goose's neck...Graceful in both form and material, this stone sculpture of a bird is a striking example of naturalistic carving. Pitsiula Qimirpik has rendered the elegant curve of the goose's neck and the tucked wings with precision, capturing both the anatomy and the stillness of the resting bird. Fine incised lines articulate the feathers, while the stone’s warm, mottled colouring adds life to the surface.
Provenance
Private Collection, Ontario.
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