Kenneth Puqiqnak (Uqsuqtuuq Inuit, 20th century).... Lot 517

Kenneth Puqiqnak (Uqsuqtuuq Inuit, 20th century). Carved soapstone depicting Sedna, goddess of the sea and marine animals in Inuit mythology, with inlaid eyes and in a texture parka with a fish form tail. Inscribed along the underside with syllabics and Canada Eskimo Art sticker. Kenneth Puqiqnak is the brother of Wayne Puqiqnak, a well known sculptor, as well as the son of Uriash Puqiqnak, also a prominent Inuit sculptor and figure in Uqsuqtuuq, Nunavut, Canada. Height: 7 1/2 in x width: 8 1/2 in x depth: 4 in. Weight: 2,280 g.