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PIE KUKSHOUT (1911-1980) KANGIQLINIQ (RANKIN INLET)
Four-Sided Head with Animated Faces, c. 1970unglazed terracotta ceramic, 10.5 x 9.5 x 8.5 in (26.7 x 24.1 x 21.6 cm)
inscribed with disc number and signed, "E2-302 ᑯᓱ".
LOT 45
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500Further images
Produced during the Rankin Inlet ceramics project, this sculpture reflects one of the most ambitious and experimental chapters in the history of Inuit art. Four expressive faces emerge from a...Produced during the Rankin Inlet ceramics project, this sculpture reflects one of the most ambitious and experimental chapters in the history of Inuit art. Four expressive faces emerge from a single sculptural form, each presenting a distinct character while contributing to the work's overall balance and movement. The medium encouraged artists to explore modelling in ways that differed from stone carving, resulting in works of remarkable individuality such as this example.
Provenance
Private Collection, Ontario
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