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Artworks
ELIZABETH NUTARALUK AULATJUT (1914-1998) Arviat (Eskimo Point)
Woman with Braids and Open Mouth (Aya Singer), mid-late 1990sstone, 7.5 x 4.75 x 7.5 in (19.1 x 12.1 x 19.1 cm)
signed, "ᓄᑕᕋᓗ".LOT 88
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800Further images
Elizabeth Nutaraluk Aulatjut frequently depicted figures drawn from Inuit life and oral tradition with a directness that places emphasis on expression rather than elaborate detail. This sculpture portrays a woman...Elizabeth Nutaraluk Aulatjut frequently depicted figures drawn from Inuit life and oral tradition with a directness that places emphasis on expression rather than elaborate detail. This sculpture portrays a woman with carefully arranged braids and an open mouth, suggesting the act of singing. The spare carving and balanced composition reflect the artist's interest in conveying character through posture and facial expression rather than naturalistic description.Provenance
A Toronto Collection.
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