Inuit Stone Sculpture FACE Artist Joseph Shuqslak

For your consideration is a beautifully carved Inuit stone face by the artist Joseph Shuqualak. He is the grandson and adopted son of the sculptor Joata Shuqslak (1918-86), carved occasionally while employed at the Qikiqtaq Co-op in the 1980s. In 1988 he decided to make a career as a sculptor; he is now considered to be one of the leading artists in the region. Shuqslak’s style tends towards realism JOSEPH SHUQSLAK (B.1958-), GJOA HAVEN / UQSUQTUUQ FACE Stone is in good condition. 7" wide x 6.5" high x 2.5" depth Provenance: Private Collection, Ontario Signed (carved into the stone) on the bottom. Please email with any questions.