Musk Ox Carving by Jomie Aipeelee

A large and skillful stone carving of a musk ox, an animal deeply connected to Inuit culture, traditionally providing food, hides for clothing and shelter, and materials for tools.

Serpentine Stone
Approx. 40 x 12 x 26 cm *
Registration no. 266687

*This sculpture weighs 35lbs and is currently at our Queen St W shop location. Please contact us via shop@craftontario.com or 416-921-1721 to inquire about viewing or shipping this piece.

Jomie Aipeelee was born on September 11, 1963 in Iqaluit on Baffin Island in Nunavut. Aipeelee completed his education at grade 8 and went to work at the Ministry of Transport as a carpenter. He started carving at the age of 15 becoming serious about his art at about 22.  Aipeelee comes from a traditional style family background, spending time out on the land both in winter and summer. He continues the traditional way of life - hunting for seals, walrus, caribou, ptarmigan and geese. Aipeelee likes to carve muskox, as well as whales, hawks, polar bear, seals, narwhal, ducks, walrus, inukshuks and hunters. His work is very strong and direct.