5" Young Loon by Joseph Suqslaq Gjoa Haven *Louis* Inuit paintings wildlife and outdoorenthusiasts—eco-tourists who dream

wildlife and outdoorenthusiasts—eco-tourists who dream of viewing polarbears and the aurora borealis

This is an Exhibition piece carved specifically for the Gallery Exhibition

He is kicking up his leg and throwing up his arm

Dorset ID#: 05-28

when Jimmy retires from carving

5" Young Loon by Joseph Suqslaq Gjoa Haven *Louis* Inuit paintings wildlife and outdoorenthusiasts—eco-tourists who dreamInuit art: Loon Inuit Artist: Joseph Suqslaq Size: 5" across , 4" high, 3" deep Community: Gjoa Haven, NU 21 Material: Stone medium id: c 175 This petite loon will steel your heart. The stone is black with numerous underlying flecks of medium brown which gives depth and personality to the piece. You can imagine Louis' small individual feathers. I believe Louis is a young bird who has finally gained his mother's trust. She has left him for a few