Inuit Serpentine (soapstone) carving "Seated Bear" by Ohito Ashoona, 9" High For Sale
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Inuit Serpentine (soapstone) carving "Seated Bear" by Ohito Ashoona, 9" High:
$494.50
*** Shipping charges include: insurance, postage, packing and handling costs.Inuit Artist: Ohito Ashoona (1952 - )Disk Number: E71304Community: Cape Dorset (Kinngait/Kingnait), Nunavut, Canada Medium: Green stone (Serpentine)Measurement: (Approx) 9"H x 9"W x 3"D (at widest points)Weight: (Approximately) 7 lb 3 ozSignature/Mark: Signed in Roman script "OHitO ASHOONA", and Co-Op sticker ("2017C ©")Year of Creation: UnknownPlace of Creation: CanadaProvenance: Waddington's saleeers & Appraisers, private collector
Condition: In very good, like-new conditions -- no scratch or chip, no damage, no repair. Please refer to the detailed photos for condition.
About the artist and his artworks
"Ohito Ashoona is the son of renowned carver Kaka Ashoona, nephew of famed artist Kiawak Ashoona, and grandson of the late great Pitseolak Ashoona. From such a prestigious family of artists, it was perhaps inevitable that Ohito would follow in the footsteps of his family and take up carving. He spent his formative years in an outpost camp near Cape Dorset; living a mostly traditional life heavily dependent on hunting and fishing, this experience gave Ohito a strong attachment to the land and wildlife. At the age of nine, Ohito and his family moved into town where Ohito attended school, returning to the camp after two years. Ohito remained in the camp until he was 29 years old, only occasionally visiting the town and staying with his grandmother Pitseolak....... Unlike many modern Inuit who practice Christianity, Ohito still embraces the traditions and beliefs of his ancestors. These themes and narratives often reveal themselves in his carvings....... In 1981, Ohito settled down in Cape Dorset again, but maintained his ties to the land. He became a Level 1 Guide, which allowed him to share his knowledge with others through productive, hands-on experiences. He continued to carve and experiment through his art, earning him the National Aboriginal Achievement Award in 2002. Ohito has exhibited broadly across North America, and today his work can be found in the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Winnipeg Art Gallery, and the Canada Council Art Bank, amongst countless private and corporate collections." -- Inuit-com
More information about the artist and his works of art can be found at "Inuit-com", Katilvik, InuitSculptures, SpiritWrestler, ArtPriceIndex, CapeDorset-InuitArt, and other websites and art galleries.
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