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Artworks
EVA TALOOKI ALIKTILUK (1927-1995) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Woman in a Red, White, and Maroon Beaded Amautiq, 1980sstone, felt, beads, and cotton string, 5 x 2.25 x 2 in (12.7 x 5.7 x 5.1 cm)
unsigned.LOT 65
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600$ 700.00Further images
Although Talooki was not the only Arviat artist to incorporate beads into her sculptures, she consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity in their use. While Talooki’s stone figures do not feature explicit...Although Talooki was not the only Arviat artist to incorporate beads into her sculptures, she consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity in their use. While Talooki’s stone figures do not feature explicit gender attributes, the presence of beading strongly suggests that most represent women. Her works were typically compact in size, with the majority designed to fit comfortably in the palm of one’s hand.
Provenance
Collection of John and Joyce Price, Seattle.
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