9" Beluga Whales by Peter K. *Pod Pals* Inuit paintings

9" Beluga Whales by Peter K. *Pod Pals* Inuit paintingsInuit art: Beluga Whales Inuit Artist: Peter K. Size: 9" across, 5" deep, 4" tall Community: Yellowknife, NWT 20 Material: Alabaster id: d 9988fjjy I am always enamoured by Inuit carvings of pairs of animals. Yes. I know I am giving human traits to animals (anthropomorphizing) but it is difficult to see these duos and not think that they are bonded to each other. In this scene, Peter has carved a winsome pair of whales, side by side and obviously

The bravado

Choreographing his innate talent and skill with the magic of the seashell medium

But having the upper half of the bear facing a completely different direction creates a difficult task for the artist

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The bravado and depth of this piece are like nothing I have seen before

This is the genius of Jaco Ishulutaq

Simon Fraser Gallery

Inuit Print: TALK OF BIRDS

His sparse moustache

The neck and head seem to have disappeared

This brave little fellow would be a cherished gift for any occasion