Ijitualik [One-Eyed Figure]

Isah Qumalu Sivuarapi

BIRTH YEAR 1925

BIRTH PLACE Richmond Gulf, Quebec

DEATH YEAR 1979

MEDIUM Steatite (soapstone)

DATE 1969

DIMENSIONS 27.5cm x 68.5cm x 19cm

ACCESSION NUMBER FAC 1118

CREDIT LINE Firestone Collection of Canadian Art, the Ottawa Art Gallery. Donated to the City of Ottawa by the Ontario Heritage Foundation

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
A black soapstone sculpture depicting an Inuk (Inuit) figure wearing a parka, boots, and mittens. They are standing on a pedestal. The figure has only one eye, positioned at the centre of their forehead.

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Ijitualik [One-Eyed Figure]

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