Mary Tutsweetok, Arviat,
Beaded Faces, Stone and Beads, 2006,
H 9 " X W 8" X D 5", $780
This piece can be found on page 44 of The Museum of Inuit Art Gallery Selected Pieces, Volume 1.
The Kivalliq region of Nunavut has many deposits of coarse steatite and basalt, but finding good quality carving stone has been a consistent problem. Much of the local grey and black stone does not lend itself to high detail or finish, so many artists here choose not to fight against these qualities but instead to embrace them. Younger carvers of this region continue to produce minimalist pieces, though some also add beautiful beaded adornments to their work, adding pops of color that add an extra amount of life to their works.
Arviat artists produce some of the most abstract carvings of the entire Canadian Arctic, creating predominately family scenes with very few details accentuating the local hard steatite. By contrast, local antler carvings are comparatively detailed and depict wildlife and hunting scenes.
View some of the most prestigious and sought after works represented by the Museum of Inuit Art Gallery in The Museum of Inuit Art Gallery Selected Pieces, Volume 1. It showcases top tier art and would make an excellent companion to any gallery purchase.
$780.00
