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Native American, Northwest Coast, Inuit, ca. 1980s. Signed "Mathew Jaw" on underside of foot. A very fine inukshuk, skillfully carved from a beautiful mottled greenstone and presenting an elegant architectural form comprised of two columns with two large horizontal elements and a tiered finial. Inukshuks are stone cairns or landmarks created by the Inuit, Yupik, Kalaalit, and other indigenous of the Arctic in North America. Traditionally, inukshuks have been used to mark travel routes, hunting grounds, fishing sites, campsites, caches of food, and sacred locations. Size: 5.125" W x 9.625" H (13 cm x 24.4 cm)

This inukshuk is signed "Mathew Jaw" who is likely Matthew Saviadjuk, the eldest of the four sons (all of whom are sculptors)of Canadian Inuit carver Joe Jaw. [Pootoogook Jaw, Salomonie Jaw, Kingwatsiak (King) Jaw] He is known for sculptures inspired by animals and nature. In addition, he is one of the leading artists of his generation in Cape Dorset, and has served as an important mentor for the upcoming generation of carvers in his community.

Provenance: ex-Komer Gallery, New York, New York, USA, ca. 1980s

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  • Condition: Minute nicks to peripheries of feet. Otherwise intact and excellent. Signed "Mathew Jaw" on underside of one foot.

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