7" Masterpiece Polar Bear Hunting Scene by Famous Jimmy Iqaluq (from Inuvik Exhibition) Inuit Painting In this enigmatic work

In this enigmatic work

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small piercing eyes and flat beak infer a stout hardiness to this creature

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

7" Masterpiece Polar Bear Hunting Scene by Famous Jimmy Iqaluq (from Inuvik Exhibition) Inuit Painting In this enigmatic workInuit 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