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Artworks
HENRY NAPARTUK (1932-1985) KUUJJUARAPIK (GREAT WHALE RIVER)
Standing Woman in an Amautiq, c. 1970stone, 15.75 x 7.5 x 5 in (40 x 19.1 x 12.7 cm)
signed, "ᓇᐸᑐ".LOT 76
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800Carved from a large piece of soft green argillite local to Henry Napartuk’s home, this Standing Woman exudes elegance. The matte surface of the stone diffuses light, emphasizing the artist’s...Carved from a large piece of soft green argillite local to Henry Napartuk’s home, this Standing Woman exudes elegance. The matte surface of the stone diffuses light, emphasizing the artist’s assured sense of form and proportion. Broad planes frame her delicate face and parka hood, while her modelled features and poised stance convey a sense of grounded grace.
Provenance
A Toronto Collection.
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