Whales

A stunning stone carving of a pod of whales. 

Stone
Approx. 12 x 13 x 30 cm
Registration no. 165328

Michael Arviyut is an Inuit sculptor from Arviat, Nunavut, Canada. He is the grandson of Arviat carver, Eva Talooki Aliktiluk, who is known for her beaded figures. Michael learned to carve at the age of 13 from watching his grandmother. His sculptures are stylistically influenced by her artwork. He enjoys sculpting beaded figures, shamans, hunters, spirits and whales.