Description
This Candle Holder by Johnny K. Papigatuk from Salluit is a wonderful example of Johnny’s perfectionism.
Johnny Kaigadlak Papigatok came from a family of sculptors. His parents were Markusi (deceased since 1971) and Mary Sanag Papigatok. His brothers were Adamie Kauchak, Willie Kulluajuk and Tayarak (lives in Cape Dorset). Johnny’s wife Jeanie Angutigiak (died in March 2014) was also a carver. He had a very refined way of carving, often using the softer grey stone to be able to carve many different facial expressions and details. Johnny was a perfectionist and, in some cases, even the underside of his sculptures were well carved out. He liked to carve moments in the day-to-day lives of people as well as animals.
