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Photograph by Joel M. Halpern, "Eskimo men and boys run a three-legged race." July 1, 1950, University of Massachusetts Amherst Libraries Special Collections and University Archives, mufs001-aku-i0044. Not for sale with this work.
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Photograph by Joel M. Halpern, "Eskimo men and boys run a three-legged race." July 1, 1950, University of Massachusetts Amherst Libraries Special Collections and University Archives, mufs001-aku-i0044. Not for sale with this work.
JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976) PUVIRNITUQ (POVUNGNITUK)
Three Legged Race, mid-late 1960s
stone, 6.75 x 6.25 x 4 in (17.1 x 15.9 x 10.2 cm)
signed and inscribed with artist's disc number, "JOE E9 / 818".
signed and inscribed with artist's disc number, "JOE E9 / 818".
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In this dynamic sculpture, Joe Talirunili masterfully captures the theme of cultural exchange, a recurring element in his art that was often symbolized by fiddlers blending Inuit and European traditions....
In this dynamic sculpture, Joe Talirunili masterfully captures the theme of cultural exchange, a recurring element in his art that was often symbolized by fiddlers blending Inuit and European traditions. Here, in a more atypical yet thematically resonant portrayal, he depicts two young figures engaged in a three-legged race—an activity introduced by settlers and missionaries, reflecting the integration of foreign customs into Inuit communities in Arctic Quebec an elsewhere. The figures' expressions of concentration and subtle smiles convey a moment of playful merriment, embodying the joy of childhood and the spirit of camaraderie.