Large Eskimo Reading Bible by Jaco IshulutakInuit art: Eskimo Reading Bible Inuit Artist: Jaco Ishulutak Size: 16" high, 12" wide, 9" deep, 48 lbs (very heavy) Community: Pangnirtung, NU Stone: Serpentine id caps: 849001312cbjjy Note** this is a large piece Museum quality sculpture! This is a monumental piece made by world class carver Jaco Ishulutak. This piece truly demonstrates the extraordinary carving bravura of the 72 year old master carver, who began carving at the tender age of 17. Not

Stonecut & Stencil 1989

It is impressive as it is almost a foot long and is quite heavy

I have been so lucky to recently acquire some pieces which he carved in the last few years but for some reason were not on the open market

contrasting the roughness of porous whalebone with the smooth texture of ivory

Queens Museum

His highly popular

These oversized qualities are what stopped my heart beating

Their energy is gentle and carries a lightness not usually found in stone carvings

Transformation pieces are a unique subject matter within Inuit art

he won a second scholarship

I now truly appreciate pieces like this

His demeanour is serene