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Artworks
ABRAHAM NASTAPOKA (1900-1981) INUKJUAK (PORT HARRISON)
Tethered Sled Dogs, Catching Their Breath, 1959each stone, waxed string, and antler, 3 x 3 x 2 in (7.6 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm)
unsigned;
with affixed label from La Guilde (The Canadian Handicrafts Guild), in blue ink, "H/59 / Abraham / HHNI”LOT 46
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800Further images
This charming pair of tethered sled dogs is not merely a study in anatomy but a portrait of temperament. Their mouths hang open in a pant, tongues lolling in perfect...This charming pair of tethered sled dogs is not merely a study in anatomy but a portrait of temperament. Their mouths hang open in a pant, tongues lolling in perfect synchrony, as if caught mid-rest after a long run. Their bushy tails curl neatly around their haunches, a detail as affectionate as it is observational. The thin leather cords that link them to antler pegs reflect the practical reality of life in the Arctic, where dogs are tethered loosely in just this way when resting. The artist gives us a moment of calm in a working animal’s day, rendered with humour, affection, and a deep familiarity with the subject.Provenance
Ex. Coll. Colin John Grasset Molson (C.J.G ), Montreal.
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