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Carver Eli Sallualu Qinuajua's work epitomizes the post-1950s Puvirnituq carving style. Works by Puvirnitug artists "rarely [portray] domestic scenes; instead, the sculptures pay tribute to the exploits of hunters, both human and animal, and illustrate mythological and personal narratives" (Hessel, 82). In particular, Qinuajua's work focuses on representations of surrealist creatures, dreams, and the fantastic.
Provenance
"Mythical Creature" and "Transformation" each sold at Waddington's, September 2007, Inuit Art Auction, Session I, lots 226 and 227; later purchased at Inuit Gallery of Vancouver, January 2008, the original invoice of which accompanies the lot
"Spirit" and "Spirit Figure" each sold at Waddington's, November 2010, Fall Inuit Auction, lots 58 and 59, the original invoice of which accompanies the lot