Sculpture
Steatite sculpture depicting a woman fishing, kneeling and carrying a child in the back pocket of her amautik, while holding the rope of her fishing line.
- Accession Number 2022.18.138.1-2
- Period 20th century
- Materials fiber, ink, stone, limestone, stone, soapstone
- Measurements 21 x 7,5 x 13,5 cm
Historical context
Sculpture depicting a kneeling Inuit woman holding a fishing line in her hands, while carrying a child in the back pocket of her amautik (a woman’s parka with a large hood that can be used to carry a child).
This scene was carved in soapstone by Thomassie Quissak (1948-2008), an artist from Akulivik, Nunavik. The pale hue of the woman’s face contrasts with the rest of the sculpture. Here, the artist has been innovative,...
- Accession Number 2022.18.138.1-2
- Period 20th century
- Materials fiber, ink, stone, limestone, stone, soapstone
- Measurements 21 x 7,5 x 13,5 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, Michel Noël Collection, 2022.018.138.1-2
Photo by Victor Diaz Lamich
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