10" Shaman by Charlie Ookpik Gjoa Haven *Magic* paintings Once the snow thaws

Once the snow thaws

The tenuous embroidery and visages of Palaya Qiatsuq's owls have rendered his craft as a distinctive

The expression on his face is something only Manasie could achieve

Could you see this piece as a father and child OR maybe to push it a bit further

10" Shaman by Charlie Ookpik Gjoa Haven *Magic* paintings Once the snow thawsInuit art: Shaman Face Size: 9. 5" high, 4. 5" wide, 3. 5" deep Community: Gjoa Haven, NU 20 Inuit Artist: Charlie Ookpik Stone: Serpentinite id: c 072 **This Item is Eligible for Our 0% Interest Layaway Plan I was so struck with this Charlie Ookpik face. For a moment, I thought that there had been a mistake in shipping and an African inspired sculpture had been sent to me. This head is a personification of the spirit of the Gjoa Haven carvers. Rich