12" Eskimo Fishermen on Ice by Charlie Nuliavok

Inuit art: Eskimo Fishermen on Ice
Inuit Artist: Charlie Nuliavok
Size: 12" long, 8" deep, 6" high
Community: Kimmirut, NU
Stone: Serpentine
id: ndc-11844hfjy

Did you know at this time of year (April to June) is when the Inuit go Ice fishing? It is warm enough to escape the blistering cold, and is also cold enough for the ice to stay frozen.

This is one of our favorite pieces in the gallery. We have never seen an artist do a piece like this before.

The fish dangling from the ice below, while the friendly fisherm hang out and try to fetch their catch for the day. 

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