US$47.25 Blue Grey Sea Joelie Siakuluk Seal Hall Beach Inuit Art in Vancouver, British Columbia for sale

Joel Siakuluk Hall Beach Seal Inuit Art Soapstone Carving Here is a pleasant seal carving by Inuit artist Joellie Siakuluk of Hall Beach, Nunavut. Carved in the lovely blue grey stone distinctive to the area. Reminds you of seas and beaches. Weight: approximately. 500grs (1.one pounds) Measurements: 6.5" l x 2.25” x 2.25" w (16.5 cm x 5.5 cm x 5.5 cm) Signed in Roman, "Joel Siakuluk” . Also label with hand written item number 11842 About the Artist Alternative Names: Joelie & Joel • Siakuluk Siakuluk • Joley Siakuluk • Joel Siakuluk • Joel Apak Siakuluk Sex: Male Disc: E 5‐1276 Community: Iglulik ‐ originally from Hall Beach There is not a lot of details available on Joelie. Born in 1953, he was originally from Hall Beach and later lived in Igloolik which is about 70 kilometer. (40mis) away. Joelie specializes in soapstone sculpture, with a range of bird, animal and human subjects. He also occasionally creates wonderfully intricate ivory carvings. His work is in the prestigious Winnipeg Art Carousel collection of Inuit art. Examples of his carvings were also included in the Inuit art exhibition “Echoes of the Drum” – held by Carousel of the Arctic.