Hunter in Kayak by Simeonie Uppik (b. 1928)

Hunter in Kayakby Simeonie Uppik, InuitSanikiluaq (Belcher Islands), Nunavutsoapstone, leather, walrus ivory, wood6” height x 21” width x 3.5” depth***Restoration on hunter's hand by Jason Jones at The Conservation Lab Simeonie Uppik was born in the arctic community of Sanikiluaq (Belcher Islands), Nunavut, Canada in 1928. Exhibition highlights An Enduring Tradition: Inuit Carving from Arctic QuebecInuit Gallery of Vancouver Arctic Images: Major Sculptures by Canada's Leading Contemporary Eskimo (Inuit) Artistsat D/Erlien Fine Art Limited presented by Orca Aart, Chicago Art InuitPresented by l'Iglou Art Esquimau, Douai at Galerie Akenaton Belcher Island SculptureCanadian Guild of Crafts Quebec Belcher Island SculptureRobertson Galleries Belcher Island SculptureInuit Gallery of Vancouver Belcher Islands/SanikiluaqWinnipeg Art Gallery Legacy in Stone: Carvings from the Canadian ArcticFour Winds Gallery Les Inuit du Nouveau-QuebecMusee du Quebec Recent Sculpture from SanikiluaqAlbers Gall