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Carving – Igloo/Sculpture – Igloo

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Soapstone carving of an igloo with seals around the outside.

A long description on the back reads: 

“The Story”. “not long ago befor white men came to north: Eskimo use hunt a lot for foods and for there dog’s and for to make a slotg of skin. So this is my story, and man was still hunting and thinking how long befor will there be enough for all of us, and for dogs too. Well nuthing to worry about as long as I am fine.”

Originally from Inukjuak (Port Harrison), Nunavik, Quebec/Sculpture en pierre de savon représentant un igloo entouré de phoques.

Une longue description au dos indique :

[traduction] « L’histoire ». « Il n’y a pas si longtemps, avant que les hommes blancs arrivent dans le nord : les Esquimaux chassaient beaucoup pour la nourriture, pour leurs chiens et pour faire beaucoup de peau. Donc ceci est mon histoire, et l’homme chassait toujours et se demandait combien de temps il y aurait assez de nourriture pour nous tous, et pour les chiens aussi. Eh bien, il n’y a pas de quoi s’inquiéter tant que je vais bien. » 

Nowra, Jimmy
Soapstone/pierre de savon
15.9 CM L x 9.7 CM W x 3.8 CM H
1950s/années 1950
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