Description
Mother & Child by Lucy Tikiq Tunguaq from Baker Lake
Lucy is known for Inuit stone sculptures and carvings that feature the traditional primitive Baker Lake Style. As stone materials in the Baker Lake region are of hard Basalt nature, it makes carving very challenging, resulting in carvings in rough primitive outlines with little polishing or detail. The end result is very often sculptures that are massive, heavy-set, and rounded shaped, rather than highly polished or delicately finished. It is not uncommon to see tool marks left on the carvings. The stone characteristics contribute to the artistic appeal of Baker Lake’s artworks, making them compellingly intriguing and inviting the viewers imagination.
This Mother and Child by Lucy Tunguaq is a great example of the Baker Lake style.
