9” Black Loon with Inlay Eyes by Jimmy Iqaluq Inuit paintings Inuit Identity

Inuit Identity

The smaller chick is looking upward to the sky possibly hoping for lunch to arrive

Fitting eyes into the stone takes much experience and skill

His bears are always incredibly graceful (a trade mark of Tim Pee's bears) and have a positive peaceful look

9” Black Loon with Inlay Eyes by Jimmy Iqaluq Inuit paintings Inuit IdentityInuit 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