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Accession Number 2004.18.15 Title Man Chasing Beast Object Type print Artist Ashoona, Pitseolak View People Details » Date Made 1963 Place Made Canada: Nunavut, Cape Dorset Culture/Nationality Inuit Materials ink on paper; engraving Measurements sheet: 31.5 cm x 45.5 cm; image: 25.2 cm x 30 cm Description

At the centre of this image is a large bird monster. Two large fish spears, with fish caught on them, protrude from his wings. Two walrus poking through the ice flank the bird, and are also attached to the fish…

At the centre of this image is a large bird monster. Two large fish spears, with fish caught on them, protrude from his wings. Two walrus poking through the ice flank the bird, and are also attached to the fish spears. A man is depicted in the background trying to chase away the bird. The text found below the image is written in syllabics. An English translation of the text is provided on the back side of the print.

Read More + Edition Number 34/50 Credit Line Gift of Dr. M.P. Hess Location Print Study Centre