Hunter by Pitseolak Oshutsiaq

$350.00

Artist:                    Pitseolak Oshutsiaq

Community:          Cape Dorset

Media:                   Serpentine

Year:                       2013

Description

This whimsical carving of a hunter by Pitseolak Oshutsiaq is like a breath of fresh air in the tradition steeped world of Inuit Art. The carving gives a good feel of the fun Pitseolak must have had making this contemporary hunter with rifle. Just the use of all kinds of different coloured stone  makes this an interesting carving.  A nice addition to any collection.

Additional information

Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 4.5 × 4 × 9.5 in

Biography of Pitseolak Oshutsiaq

Pitseolak Oshutsiaq
Inuit
Cape Dorset, Nunavut Territory, Canada
(1970- )

Pitseolak is the son of Cape Dorset sculptor Omalluk Oshutsiaq. His adopted grandparents are artists Etidlooie and Kingmeata Etidlooie. His adopted uncles, Etulu Etidlui, Eeyoukak Nakoolak, Pukaluk Etungat, and Kellypalik Etidlooie are sculptors in Cape Dorset.
Excerpt courtesy Inuit Art Section, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), 1997.

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