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Carving: “Village Life” / Sculpture « Vie de village »

This piece was commissioned by the Crafts Guild of Manitoba to commemorate Canada’s centennial in 1967.  It includes detailed scenes of village life including a childbirth scene, storytelling, making garments, and preparing food.  

These syllabics are etched on the bear’s back. ᐃᓄᓯᐊ  [i-nu-si-a]

Cette pièce a été commandée par la Crafts Guild of Manitoba à l’occasion du centenaire du Canada en 1967. Elle montre en détail des scènes de la vie de village telles qu’un accouchement, une séance de narration, la confection de vêtements et la préparation des aliments.  

Ces syllabes sont gravées sur le dos de l’ours. ᐃᓄᓯᐊ  [i-nu-si-a]

Ennutsiak
Soapstone / pierre de savon
30.9 CM L x 21 CM W x 12.7 CM H
1966
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