Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Carving Sculpture " Inuk " By Imaruituq Taqtu
Item History & Price
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Inuit Artist: Imaruituq Taqtu (1934 - )Disc Number: E5903Community: Ikpiarjuk (Arctic Bay), Nunavut, CanadaMedium: Stone (green argillite)Measurement: 6"H x 2.25"W x 1.5"D (approx, at widest points)Weight: 352 grams (approx)Signature/Mark: Signed "Imaruituq, Arctic Bay"Year of Creation: UnknownPlace of Creation: CanadaProvenance: Toronto private collection
Condition: Except for the repairs in the left foot and wrists, the carving is in overall good pre-owned condition. It has minima...l scratch or chip. Please check all the pictures for condition details.
Imaruituq's works were exhibited in Winnerpeg Art Gallery, Art Gallery of Ontario, among others. Spirit Wrestler Gallery in Vancouver has some of her artworks (www.spiritwrestler.com).
Imaruituq comes from a very artistic family. Her father, the late Toongalook (1912-1967) was an artist. Her brothers, Phillip Qamanirq and Lew Phillip are both carvers. Her sisters, Rebecca Issuqangituq and Martha Erkasak Naqitaqvik are also artists in Arctic Bay.
Imaruituq learned to carve whalebone first, and later began making sculpture in stone. Inspired by her father’s carvings, she learned by watching him and others who carved in the community. “Although I can carve anything, I generally do human figures; if I were a hunter I would carve more animals. When I carve I include every small detail. It’s a great deal of work and very tiring, but I try to make them very clear. …I like carving so much. Sometimes I prefer doing it to housework, so the children come home to a very messy house because both my husband and I carve.” Imartuituq’s husband, Juda Taqtu, makes sculpture and drawings.
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Condition: Except for the repairs in the left foot and wrists, the carving is in overall good pre-owned condition. It has minima...l scratch or chip. Please check all the pictures for condition details.
Imaruituq's works were exhibited in Winnerpeg Art Gallery, Art Gallery of Ontario, among others. Spirit Wrestler Gallery in Vancouver has some of her artworks (www.spiritwrestler.com).
Imaruituq comes from a very artistic family. Her father, the late Toongalook (1912-1967) was an artist. Her brothers, Phillip Qamanirq and Lew Phillip are both carvers. Her sisters, Rebecca Issuqangituq and Martha Erkasak Naqitaqvik are also artists in Arctic Bay.
Imaruituq learned to carve whalebone first, and later began making sculpture in stone. Inspired by her father’s carvings, she learned by watching him and others who carved in the community. “Although I can carve anything, I generally do human figures; if I were a hunter I would carve more animals. When I carve I include every small detail. It’s a great deal of work and very tiring, but I try to make them very clear. …I like carving so much. Sometimes I prefer doing it to housework, so the children come home to a very messy house because both my husband and I carve.” Imartuituq’s husband, Juda Taqtu, makes sculpture and drawings.
* Shipping Charges include: postage, insurance, packing and handling costs; and eBay & PayPal fees on Shipping (combined about 14% of Shipping Charges).
** International buyers are responsible for Customs Duties or Import Taxes, if any. So please check the import regulations in your country before buying.
*** Returns are acceptable. In the case of a return, Buyer must contact Seller within 7 days after receiving the item. Return shipping will be paid by Buyer.
If you have any question or request, please feel free to contact us. Thank you.
