Description
This is an interesting Drum Dancer by Peter Iqaluk from Sanikiluaq. Peter Iqaluk was born in Immatalik in the Belcher Islands in 1959. He recalls a happy childhood and he does not understand why relocation was necessary. Peter recalls walking with his family toward Sanikiluaq when he was 11 years old. He attended school in the South Camp. Peter works today as a carver. Peter mostly carves Inuit hunters, drum dancers and kayaks.
This particular Drum Dancer by Peter Iqaluk has a nice smooth finish to it, is bold, yet shows fine detail: a nice example of Peter Iqaluq’s style which blends a present day form with a traditional subject. This carving came from a private collection, together with the Female by Peter Iqaluk. I have always felt that Peter intended this to be a couple, maybe a drum dancer and a throat singer.
Peter Iqaluk
