14" Whale by Luca Mikkigak Inuit print Manasie Akpaliapik had many prestigious

Manasie Akpaliapik had many prestigious commissions

the movement and gorgeous shiny polish for this bear is beautiful and really make it come life

I am in awe of Luca and the skill he requires to be able to take this top heavy carving and balance it on its relatively diminutive tail

Inuit Artist: Tommy Kelly

Dorset ID#: 14-19

14" Whale by Luca Mikkigak Inuit print Manasie Akpaliapik had many prestigiousInuit art: Whale Inuit Artist: Luca Mikkigak Size: 14" long, 6" high, 4" wide Community: Cape Dorset, NU Stone: Serpentine id: ndc 198 1266772ahijy This is a stunning black whale carved by Inuit artist Luca Mikkigak (from Cape Dorset, Nunavut). First, I am in awe of Luca and the skill he requires to be able to take this top heavy carving and balance it on its relatively diminutive tail! A less experienced carver may have placed the whales flippers in