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Inuit Art Auction

May 30, 2017

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LOT 136

Lot 136

JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981)

JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981)
Lot 136 Details
JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981), E1-266, Rankin Inlet / Kangiqliniq

MULTIPLE HEADS

stone
signed in syllabics
7" x 8" x 3" — 17.8 x 20.3 x 7.6 cm.

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $2,880
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981)
  • JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981)
  • JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981)
Provenance:

The Upstairs Gallery, Winnipeg, MB
By descent to present owner

Literature:

Tiktak, Sculpture from Rankin Inlet, N.W.T., A retrospective exhibition, 1970, Gallery One-One-One, Winnipeg

Note:

Although he started professionally carving in 1963 after an accident while working in the mine, Tiktak had been carving as a pastime since he was young. His carvings emphasize the importance of form over narration. “Multiple heads” is a common theme for the artist, as seen here, the faces are expressive even with minimal detail.

CONDITION DETAILS

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