Rare : circa 1960 Stone cut postcard Eskimo and Dog by Victor Ekootak

Description: Victor Ekootak was a graphic artist based in Ulukhaktok (Holman), NT. He settled with his family in Ulukhaktok in the early 1960s where he also became a founding member of the Holman Eskimo Co-operative (which later became the Ulukhaktok Arts Centre) in 1961, alongside Father Henri Tardy. Up until his death in 1966, Ekootak was very active in the artistic community; he was part of a group of artists in the Co-operative who developed the first annual Holman Print Collection of 30 limited edition prints in 1965. Along with Helen Kalvak, Jimmy Memorana, Harry Egotak, and William Kagyut, the collective utilized various printmaking techniques and created eye-catching works, which were well received in the by art audiences. Twelve of Ekootak’s prints were showcased between 1965 and 1966. Ekootak was also an accomplished carver, a skill he was able to bring to stonecut printmaking.

Price: 69.95 USD

Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia

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Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Unit of Sale: Single Unit

Number of Items in Set: 1

Signed: No

Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Material: Paper

Year Manufactured: 1960

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Brand/Publisher: Holman

Subject: Eskimo

Type: Silk Screen

Continent: North America

Era: Stone cut

Country: Canada

Theme: Cultures & Ethnicities, People

Region: Northwest Territories

Time Period Manufactured: 1960

Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada

Postage Condition: Unposted