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Psbly: MATHEW KUROK, Inuit, Woman in an Amautiq, 1963

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Psbly: MATHEW KUROK, Inuit, Woman in an Amautiq, 1963
Psbly: MATHEW KUROK, Inuit, Woman in an Amautiq, 1963
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Possibly: MATHEW KUROK (1940-), NAUJAAT (REPULSE BAY)

Woman in an Amautiq,1963

walrus tusk and green stone, 3 x 1.75 x 1.25 in (7.6 x 4.4 x 3.2 cm)

unsigned.

Provenance

Norman Hallendy Collection, Ottawa.

This powerful little sculpture is quite remarkable for its feeling of monumentality despite its diminutive size. Interestingly, it also showcases the properties of walrus walrus tusk. There are two layers of dentine in the tusk: the outer primary dentine has a monochromatic “walrus tusk” appearance whereas secondary dentine is more marbled. Walrus walrus tusk also develops fine longitudinal cracks which penetrate the dentine. In this piece, the artist has used the natural discolouration of the cracks to delineate the form of the arms and employs the use of graphite or lamp black in the face to mimic the same effect.
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Psbly: MATHEW KUROK, Inuit, Woman in an Amautiq, 1963

Estimate CA$1,000 - CA$1,500
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