Face

A detailed mask thinly carved from serpentine stone.

Serpentine stone
Approx. 23 x 16 x 3 cm
Reg no. 821004064

Pitseolak is a Kinngait (Cape Dorset) – based carver. Pitseolak learned to carve by observing and assisting his father, renowned carver Kellypalik Qimirpik (1948-2017). 

Pitseolak’s detailed carvings depict northern fauna, such as walruses, eagles and owls, as well as Inuit spiritual beliefs and stories. Pitseolak is noted for presenting his playful sense of humour in his artwork through his carvings of walruses that joyfully kick their flippers up and rabbits that dance to hip-hop music. He is also noted for featuring contemporary life and popular culture that blend traditional Inuit carving techniques with new technology. He frequently uses power tools to create his carvings and has also mined his own stone.