Ruth Tunguktuk
CALENDAR
RUTH TUNGUKTUK, E2-2, BAKER LAKE
CALENDAR
stonecut, 1970, 31/50, unframed, sight
15.25" x 24" — 38.7 x 61 cm.
Note:
“The print ‘Calendar’, by Toongooktook and Ikseegah (the printmaker), is a visual expression of the passage of time. The syllabic writing around the head tells us that the rabbits are like passing days, some rabbits smiling because there are some days of good and favourable weather, some rabbits not smiling because the weather sometimes turn stormy and cruel. The head in the centre restates the theme. In one position the face smiles. Turned the other way the face frowns, as good and bad times alternate with the passing days.”
Annual Graphics Collection of Baker Lake, prints, 1971, pl. 4
Estimate: $200—300
CALENDAR
stonecut, 1970, 31/50, unframed, sight
15.25" x 24" — 38.7 x 61 cm.
Note:
“The print ‘Calendar’, by Toongooktook and Ikseegah (the printmaker), is a visual expression of the passage of time. The syllabic writing around the head tells us that the rabbits are like passing days, some rabbits smiling because there are some days of good and favourable weather, some rabbits not smiling because the weather sometimes turn stormy and cruel. The head in the centre restates the theme. In one position the face smiles. Turned the other way the face frowns, as good and bad times alternate with the passing days.”
Annual Graphics Collection of Baker Lake, prints, 1971, pl. 4
Estimate: $200—300
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-29 | Waddington's | 161 | 200 | 300 | 216.00 |
| 2007-11-29 | Waddington's | 138 | 250 | 350 | 72.00 |
