7" Masterpiece Polar Bear Hunting Scene by Famous Jimmy Iqaluq (from Inuvik Exhibition) Inuit Painting id: dfa-K1014aidjy

id: dfa-K1014aidjy

Samonie shared a commonality with the late Annie Pootoogook in that he stylized his crafts to portray the daily struggles of today's Inuit

the crispness and beautiful display of this hunting scene are the elements that make this sculpture a Masterpiece

The poignancy of this special mother and child carving is partly explained by its rawness

7" Masterpiece Polar Bear Hunting Scene by Famous Jimmy Iqaluq (from Inuvik Exhibition) Inuit Painting id: dfa-K1014aidjyInuit art: Hunting Scene Inuit Artist: Jimmy Iqaluq Size: 7" across (6" verticle), 5" wide, 5" deep Community: Sanikiluaq, NU Stone: argillite, serpentine, caribou bone, mixed media id: d 8893adjjy MASTERPIECE CARVING Provenance February 2020 I have had the great honour of knowing Jimmy Iqaluq for many years. He is a gentle, talented and hard working man. He was the first Inuit carver to trust me to sell his now famous loons. Little did I know how