8” Black Loon with Inlay Eyes by Jimmy Iqaluq painting

8” Black Loon with Inlay Eyes by Jimmy Iqaluq paintingInuit art: Loon with Inlay Eyes Inuit Artist: Jimmy Iqaluq Size: 8 long, 3 high, 2. 5" wide Community: Sanikiluaq, NU Stone: Argillite id: d abj87981 The Belcher Islands, home to the community of Sanikiluaq, have very large resident and migratory bird populations, so it is no surprise that birds are among the most popular subjects for local carvers. It is difficult not to be aroused by the sheer beauty of this sculpture. Not only is this loon carved

The movement and balance are exquisitely captivating

Dimensions: 47 cm long (18

and has been repeatedly invited to attend the Nunavut Arts and Crafts Associations annual Arts Festival

Inuit Print: THE BEAR

Chubby and happy

The result is an almost heraldic composition

Joseph Shuqslak (1958- )

Inuit art: Walrus Tusk with designs

38 x 46 cm

Dorset ID#: 17-02

This is particularly due to the fact that it was carved in 2016

This loon is sophisticated and compelling