Lot description
JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ, E2-290, RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQSTANDING FIGUREstone, signed in syllabics19 x 10 x 6 in — 48.3 x 25.4 x 15.2 cmNote:Considerable in size and intensity, this work by John Kavik speaks to the stark and resilient course of his repertoire. Working with more durable stone and modest tools, Kavik’s highly lucrative and primal method reveals to us the perseverance and dedication to make such a sculpture. After moving to Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet) to work in the mines, Kavik chose the human figure as the prevailing theme in his art, as he so expertly renders a quite stoicism of his people. Standing Figure is an excellent example of this rendering. Estimate: $10,000—15,000