Simeonie Tukalak, Man and a Bike
Simeonie Tukalak
1976-
Inuit / Puvirnituq
Date
1988
Medium Specific
Soapstone
Classification
Sculpture: Stone
Dimensions
6 1/2 x 9 x 6 1/2 in. (16.5 x 22.9 x 16.5 cm.)
Accession Number
2023.35.28.22
Credit
Gift of Gloria and Selig Kaplan
Biography
Simeonie, a self-taught carver from Puvirnituq, is renowned for his attention to detail in his artwork. He carves using a multitude of materials such as ivory, caribou antler and baleen; and is inspired by northern animals and traditional Inuit tools. His carvings span from smaller jewelry to sculpture.
Inscription
Simionie Tukalak, Pov. 1988, 21134 (Igloo tag#)
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