15" Whale Bone Drum Dancer by Billy Merkosak *Bliss*Inuit art: Bone Drum Dancer Inuit Artist: Billy Merkosak Size: 15" high, 8" wide, 5" deep Community: Pond Inlet, NU 21 Stone: Whale Bone & Caribou bone id caps 821003979bdjjy ** This item is Eligible for Layaway Plan Museum Quality Sculpture! U. S. buyers cannot purchase this piece due to whale bone restrictions via customs. Some of the greatest works of Inuit sculpture defy analysis. And sometimes the adjectives actually seem to contradict one

48 Lbs (large)

Metro Toronto Convention Centre

His work has been exhibited across Canada with pieces on permanent loan to the Museum of Nature and Culture in Montreal

Stone: Limestone

Jimmy produces one of his signature loon carvings that is more voluptuous

This acted as an incredible sealant that allowed the kayak to be dry and waterproof inside

discouraging attack by potential foe

the finish is smooth and well polished

Size: 13" across (12" horizontal)

What really attracted me to this piece was the height of it (12" tall) as well as the color and texture of the stone

Inuit Artist: Kellypalik Etidloi

Kelly’s walrus is lovingly carved with a sublime piece of dark green serpentine stone