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Artworks
JOSIAH NUILAALIK (1928-2005) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Composition with Caribou Shaman and Animals, c. 2000stone and antler, 15.75 x 12.5 x 10.5 in (40 x 31.8 x 26.7 cm)
apparently unsigned.LOT 68
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500Further images
Josiah Nuilaalik's sculpture frequently draws upon the spiritual traditions and oral history of the inland Inuit, where the caribou occupies both practical and symbolic importance. In this composition, the human...Josiah Nuilaalik's sculpture frequently draws upon the spiritual traditions and oral history of the inland Inuit, where the caribou occupies both practical and symbolic importance. In this composition, the human and animal elements are brought together in a single sculptural form, suggesting the transformative powers traditionally associated with the shaman. Carefully balanced masses and minimal detailing direct attention to the relationship between the figures, inviting contemplation of a central theme within Inuit belief and artistic expression.Provenance
Collection of John and Joyce Price, Seattle.
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