Ohaitu Ashoona, Polar bear on rock
Stone, 11 x 11 1/2 x 5 in. (27.9 x 29.2 x 12.7 cm)
Ohito Ashoona is a member of the Ashoona dynasty, a line of distinguished Cape Dorset artists. Ohito is the son of artists Mayoreak Ashoona and Qaqaq Ashoona, the nephew of Kiugak Ashoona, and the grandson of Pitseolak Ashoona. In addition to being a distinguished artist, he is a credentialed guide; his knowledge of Arctic wildlife is evident in his sensitive portrayals of animals.
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