Bidspirit auction | Pudlo Saila (1916-1992, Cape Dorset

Pudlo Saila (1916-1992, Cape Dorset / Kinngait) Face in Stone Carving - This compact and whimsical carving by Pudlo Saila—better known for his prolific graphic works—shows his distinct sense of abstraction. The face is reduced to essential features, incised into a smooth, rounded green stone. Pudlo is widely recognized as one of the most important Inuit artists of the 20th century, his drawings and prints featured in major museum collections internationally. Dimensions: approx. 2.5 x 2.5 in. Provenance: With original Canadian Eskimo Art igloo tag, Cape Dorset label, numbered 4344, identifying the artist as Pudlo Saila. Condition: Surface wear consistent with age; otherwise intact.