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Lot 322: Kellypalik Mangitak (Dorset, Kinngait) Soapstone Ptarmigan or Owl, ca. 1975

2026-04-25T15:00:00Z

Start price: CAD $50

Lot 322:

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Kellypalik Mangitak (Dorset, Kinngait) Soapstone Ptarmigan or Owl, ca. 1975

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Start price: CAD $50

Description

Compact Soapstone Ptarmigan or Owl standing upright with rounded body, small head, and simplified facial features. The bird’s wings are indicated by shallow relief carving along the sides, while the feet are rendered with incised claw detailing. The underside bears the carved signature “Mangitak.”

Details
Artist: Kellypalik Mangitak (Dorset / Kinngait, Nunavut)
Medium: Soapstone
Length: 5.25 in. (13.3 cm)
Height: 3.25 in. (8.3 cm)
Signature: Carved “Mangitak” to underside
Date: circa 1975
Provenance: From the collection of Ene Schoeler who served as Secretary of the Canadian Eskimo Arts Council from 1967 to 1989, during a critical period in the promotion and international recognition of Inuit art; works from her collection reflect close engagement with artists, co-operatives, and dealers active during this formative era.