NELSON TAKKIRUQ Canada Native Inuit Soapstone FISHERMAN Sculpture Statue

Nelson Takkiruq (1930-1999)( Uqsuqtuuq (Gjoa Haven), NU, Canada) Uqsuqtuuq fisherman, carved stone sculpture on stand. Measures  Measures 8 3/4" tall x 7 1/2" x 3 1/4", including stand. Signed under base of stand an on foot. Excellent condition As found on Inuit art:  Nelson Takkiruq (1930–1999) was an artist based in , and was a talented carver who worked primarily in stone and whalebone. Takkiruq began to carve as a youth, and was influenced by the highly art and artists his community and region including his brothers, artists Judas Ullulaq (1937-1999) and Charlie Ugyuk (1931-1999). Takkiruq was also a highly respected hunter and elder. Takkiruq’s work reveals his broad knowledge of Inuit legends, lore and life on the land, resulting in instantly recognizable works that are also stylistically similar to his brother, Judas Ullulaq. Takkiruq’s carvings demonstrate his keen ability to create expressive faces and gestures in his subjects, with wide eyes and contored mouths communicati