9” Black Loon with Inlay Eyes by Jimmy IqaluqInuit art: Loon with Inlay Eyes Inuit Artist: Jimmy Iqaluq Size: 9 long, 4 high, 3" wide Community: Sanikiluaq, NU Stone: Argillite id: d 87981ejjy 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

this large mammal (they can weigh more than 4400 lbs) has only two natural predators: the killer whale and the polar bear

This “Band of Brothers” are a deviation from Toonoo’s typical style

but what makes one work stand out from the rest

He is sitting in a childlike pose with legs spread and his arms in a position of dismay

Dorset ID#: 12-23

I love this style

The least time he carved was over 3 years ago

add the talent and notoriety of Ashevak Adla

Inuit art: Ptarmigan Egg and Nest

id: 816000217iejy

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This owl is the culmination of a lifetime of creativity