Vintage Inuit Mother and Child Sculpture by Annie Niviaxie, 1985
Artist: Annie Niviaxie (Inuk, Canadian, active mid late 20th century)
Date: 1985
Medium: Hand carved grey stone
Origin: Arctic Canada
Size: 7.5 inches high x 4.75 inches wide x 1.25 inches deep
This hand carved Inuit sculpture presents a mother and child in a closely unified composition, rendered in grey stone. The sculpture is signed on the underside and retains its original “Canadian Eskimo” label, accompanied by the original Canadian government certificate of authenticity.
Annie Niviaxie was an Inuit artist known for her figurative stone carvings, particularly representations of family and human relationships. Active during the latter half of the 20th century. Her sculptures are held in major Canadian public collections, including the National Gallery of Canada and the Winnipeg Art Gallery, institutions recognized for their significant holdings of Inuit art.
Condition is good overall, with minor surface wear consistent with age and hand-carved stone. The patina is stable, and there are no cracks or structural issues. Original label and certificate of authenticity are present.
Vintage Inuit Mother and Child Sculpture by Annie Niviaxie, 1985
Artist: Annie Niviaxie (Inuk, Canadian, active mid late 20th century)
Date: 1985
Medium: Hand carved grey stone
Origin: Arctic Canada
Size: 7.5 inches high x 4.75 inches wide x 1.25 inches deep
This hand carved Inuit sculpture presents a mother and child in a closely unified composition, rendered in grey stone. The sculpture is signed on the underside and retains its original “Canadian Eskimo” label, accompanied by the original Canadian government certificate of authenticity.
Annie Niviaxie was an Inuit artist known for her figurative stone carvings, particularly representations of family and human relationships. Active during the latter half of the 20th century. Her sculptures are held in major Canadian public collections, including the National Gallery of Canada and the Winnipeg Art Gallery, institutions recognized for their significant holdings of Inuit art.
Condition is good overall, with minor surface wear consistent with age and hand-carved stone. The patina is stable, and there are no cracks or structural issues. Original label and certificate of authenticity are present.
