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Artworks
JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976) PUVIRNITUQ (POVUNGNITUK)
Owl, c. 1970stone, 3 x 1.5 x 1.75 in (7.6 x 3.8 x 4.4 cm)
signed, "JOE".LOT 125
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200Further images
Joe Talirunili is often celebrated for two recurring themes: his Migration Boats and his owls, subjects which he returned to often. At just 3 inches tall, this owl distills that...Joe Talirunili is often celebrated for two recurring themes: his Migration Boats and his owls, subjects which he returned to often. At just 3 inches tall, this owl distills that fascination into a small, delightful sentinel, with horned ears and wide, watchful eyes that seem to hold the room. Gorgeous!
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Provenance
Collection of a prominent Montreal businessman, and probably obtained directly from the Fédération des coopératives du Nouveau-Québec with the assistance of Mr. Peter Murdoch;
by descent in the family to the present Private Collection, Montreal.
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