Moses Pov
STANDING WOMAN
MOSES POV (1915-D), PORT HARRISON / INUKJUAK
STANDING WOMAN
stone, ivory, signed in Roman, disc number inscribed, c.1955
9 x 5.5 x 4.5 in — 22.9 x 14 x 11.4 cm
Provenance:
The John and Mary Robertson Collection
Note:
Moses Pov and Johnny Inukpuk were born in the Inukjuak area in the early 20th century. They grew up in the harsh and isolated environment of Canada’s Eastern Arctic, initially flourishing as traditional hunters, trappers and fishermen before moving their families to the settlement. Their innate powers of observation, keen awareness of their natural world, and the vital skills of survival needed to live in this unforgiving land – combined with a love for family grounded by a rich and ancient cultural legacy – came together to result in some of Canada’s most compelling and influential art.
The locally-sourced, marbled dark green stone characterized by glowing translucent layers, the inset detail of ivory and soap, dynamic depiction of an Inuit woman, are all trademarks of the special pieces created in Inukjuak during this classic, early period of Inuit art.
Estimate: $10,000—15,000
STANDING WOMAN
stone, ivory, signed in Roman, disc number inscribed, c.1955
9 x 5.5 x 4.5 in — 22.9 x 14 x 11.4 cm
Provenance:
The John and Mary Robertson Collection
Note:
Moses Pov and Johnny Inukpuk were born in the Inukjuak area in the early 20th century. They grew up in the harsh and isolated environment of Canada’s Eastern Arctic, initially flourishing as traditional hunters, trappers and fishermen before moving their families to the settlement. Their innate powers of observation, keen awareness of their natural world, and the vital skills of survival needed to live in this unforgiving land – combined with a love for family grounded by a rich and ancient cultural legacy – came together to result in some of Canada’s most compelling and influential art.
The locally-sourced, marbled dark green stone characterized by glowing translucent layers, the inset detail of ivory and soap, dynamic depiction of an Inuit woman, are all trademarks of the special pieces created in Inukjuak during this classic, early period of Inuit art.
Estimate: $10,000—15,000
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-19 | Waddington's | 51 | 10,000 | 15,000 | 16,800.00 |
