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Institution Avataq Cultural Institute
Accession Number AV.2005.0001
Object Category Communication Artifacts
Object Sub-category Original Art, Sculpture
Object Name sculpture
Quantity 1
Artist/Maker Ningiuruvik, Maasiu Ipuaraapik
Artist/Maker Other Names Matthew
Title Non titré / Untitled
End Date 1965 c
Period 3rd quarter of the 20th century
Unit Linear cm
Height 30
Width 14.5
Depth 19.5
Material stone, steatite
Technique cut; polished; scraped; engraved
Signature under : E8 994; mys
Inscription under : 751359
Description Woman wearing an amautik (Inuit woman's parka) and holding a qulliq (oil lamp).
Narrative A qulliq is a traditional oil lamp carved from soapstone, which is also used for carvings. Lamps like these have always played an important role in Inuit life. They burn oil from seals or other marine mammals and are used to light and heat igloos in winter and tents in summer, cook food and heat water. The lamp shown here is especially large. According to professor Bernard Saladin d'Anglure, the Kangiqsujuaq region, where Masiu is from, is known for its very large stone lamps and vessels.
Originating Continent North America
Originating Country Canada
Originating Province Quebec
Originating City Kangiqsujuaq
Culture Inuit
Geographic Cultural Area Nunavik
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