Juanisi Nauja (Inuit, Canadian, Ivujivik, 1927-1965), ca. early 20th century CE. A humorous soapstone carving of a dog eating a fish from a fisherman's cache. The dog rears on his hind legs against the drying pole or rack that has two fish suspended from the top. The dog and fish pole rest on an integral base. The underside is signed with the artist's disc number and village; "IVUYIVIK E 9-975." A charming depiction! Size: 3.75" L x 5.5" H (9.5 cm x 14 cm)

Provenance: private Littleton, Colorado, USA collection, purchased at Gladys' Gifts, Barrow, Alaska, USA in 1962

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Repaired with dog body reattached to feet, tail, and fish. Dog is repaired from 5 pieces with visible break lines and light traces of adhesive residue.