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Artworks
PUDLALIK SHAA (1965-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Dancing Muskox, 2000sstone, 11.75 x 9.5 x 7.5 in (29.8 x 24.1 x 19.1 cm)
signed, "ᐸᓚᓕ/ ᓴ".
Condition noted: old abrasions and loss to horns.LOT 50
ESTIMATE: $700 — $1,000With many members of his family being artists with distinct styles, it is little wonder that Pudlalik Shaa first took inspiration from his father, the great Dorset artist, Aqjangajuk Shaa....With many members of his family being artists with distinct styles, it is little wonder that Pudlalik Shaa first took inspiration from his father, the great Dorset artist, Aqjangajuk Shaa. Pudlalik would eventually develop his own voice, while still nodding to his father’s approach. With great care, the animal’s horns, coat, and hooves are delicately rendered. Here, the muskox rises onto its hind legs and reaches one arm forward, as if mid-dance. Charming!
Provenance
Private Collection, Toronto.
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