Sculpture
Steatite sculpture of a fish (salmonid with adipose neagoire) on a pedestal.
- Accession Number 2022.18.145.1-3
- Artiste / Auteur Weetaltuk, Johnny
- Period 20th century
- Materials stone, soapstone
- Measurements 8 x 21 x 6,2 cm
Historical context
Olive-green argillite sculpture of a fish attached to a walrus ivory rod above a flat rectangular base. The presence of a small, rayless adipose fin between the dorsal fin and the caudal peduncle suggests a salmonid, such as salmon, trout and/or Arctic char. Arctic char are found particularly in arctic and subarctic regions. Commonly called iqaluk in the Inuit language, this fish is an important staple of the Inuit diet. Traditionally, fi...
- Accession Number 2022.18.145.1-3
- Artiste / Auteur Weetaltuk, Johnny
- Period 20th century
- Materials stone, soapstone
- Measurements 8 x 21 x 6,2 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, Michel Noël Collection, 2022.018.145.1-3
Photo by Victor Diaz Lamich
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