Victoria Mamguqsualuq, Fishing weir scene with winged spirit and wolves
stroud, felt and embroidery floss, 51 1/16 x 70 in. (130 x 178 cm)
This beautifully executed wall hanging is a tour de force. The bottom half shows Inuit spearing fish in a fishing weir, cleaning them, and carrying their catch home. The top half shows a fantasy hunt, featuring wolves and a mysterious winged spirit. Victoria Mamnguqsualuq, a distinguished Inuit textile artist in her own right, is the daughter of Jessie Oonark, the foremost Baker Lake artist.
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