Fascinating early Inuit carving of a person gazing upward toward the stars head. Detailing to face, eyebrows, hairline.
The carving has a "Canadian Eskimo art" sticker on the underside, which helps to date it as made on or before 1965.
Also registration number along with the artist's disc number E9-837, which is popular the identifier for Jusi Qumaluk (1929-1984) of Povirnituq.
Dimensions: approx. 3 3/8' high x 2 1/8' x 1 3/8"
Weight: approx. 340 grams (11.06 ounces)
Condition: Structurally sound, but several superficial rubs
About the Artist
First Name: Jusi Last Name: Qumaluk
Community: Puvirnituq Sex: M
Disc Number: E9837 Date born: 1929 Died 1984
Alternative Names: • Qumaluk Qumaluk• – 9-837 • Kumaluk Qumaluk • Kom Qumaluk • Koon Qumaluk • Josie Qumaluk • Qumalu Qumaluk • Johnassie Q
Product code: 60 Year popular Old Stone Face Jusi QUMALUK E9-837 Vintage Inuit Art Carving