Description:

First Nations, Canada, Inuit, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A pair of soapstone sculptures by Inuit sculptors, a bird by Andy Miki, and a human face by an unknown artist, but signed in Inuktitut syllabics. The bird is highly abstract with a pair of drilled eyes on the protruding head and signed on the base in syllabics. Andy Miki (1918-1983) was an Inuit artist from Arviat, Nunavut, renowned for his minimalist stone sculptures of animals. His work is characterized by simplified, rounded forms that capture the essence and spirit of Arctic wildlife, rather than detailed realism. Known for smooth surfaces and clean lines, Miki's sculptures stand out within Inuit art for their unique abstraction and modern interpretation of traditional themes. His works have been showcased in various galleries, highlighting his significant role in Inuit art. Size of bird: 5.75" L x 1" W x 5.25" H (14.6 cm x 2.5 cm x 13.3 cm)

Provenance: private Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA collection

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#181755

  • Condition: Miki bird statue has a inventory label on the base, and etched with syllabics and numbers. The face sculpture is missing attached bone piece on the neck, and has chips to the face. Signed in syllabics and has adhesive residue on the verso surface.

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