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Kavik, John

Kavik, John

Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet)

(1897–1993)

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Kavik, John

(1897–1993)

John Kavik was a sculptor from Uqsuqtuuq (Gjoa Haven), NU. His carvings focused on the human figure as a central motif and have been featured multiple times in the Inuit Art Quarterly. Kavik has a rich exhibition history, having participated in numerous group and solo shows in Canada, the United States and Japan. His work is housed in major collections such as the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto, ON, the Vancouver Art Gallery in Vancouver, BC, and the Winnipeg Art Gallery in Winnipeg, MB.

Kavik, John

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Bear with Fish

c. 1960–1970
clay
15.7 x 16.6 x 19.4 cm

Collection of the Winnipeg Art Gallery, Twomey Collection, with appreciation to the Province of Manitoba and Government of Canada
2270.71