Walrus Indigenous its qualities and its preferences

its qualities and its preferences

Shimout started carving at the young age of 16

Each creation has its own story with meaning drawn from Indigenous traditions

He was the second poet to be published by Coach House Press

5 x 4 x 9 cm

Walrus Indigenous its qualities and its preferencesA walrus leans back onto its tail in this stone carving. Stone, antler Approx. 9 x 5 x 11 cm Registration no. 46420 7122T Inuit artist Noah Jaw was born in February 1976. Noah Jaw is most known for his bears and his hunter in kayak carvings. He also enjoys carving walruses and musk oxen. His carvings are strong and clean in design. He carves with clear lines on his bears, musk oxen and kayakers. He will often include ropes of leather or small tools