Inuit Art Auction

May 29, 2018

LOT 126

Lot 126

EVA TALOOKI ALIKTILUK (1927-1995)

EVA TALOOKI ALIKTILUK (1927-1995)
Lot 126 Details
EVA TALOOKI ALIKTILUK (1927-1995), E1-75, Eskimo Point / Arviat

COMMUNITY

stone, beads, thread
signed in Roman, c. 1975
6 x 5 x 4 in — 15.2 x 12.7 x 10.2 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $2,040
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Gallery Phillip, Toronto, 1987
Private Collection, WI

Note:

Talooki’s technique of adding colourful beadwork into her stone carvings set her apart from her contemporaries. The beading adds visual contrast to the hard, grey Arviat stone and context to her minimalist figures. With a beaded web-like covering, the many protruding heads seem to be intertwined in it, emphasizing the strength and interconnectedness of this community or family.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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