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1923 – 1966

Kunu

Kunu was born in 1923. She married Niviaksiak, a renowned artist and carver, and resided with him at Kangia camp. Her artwork depicts scenes of people, animals and creatures. A number of her prints were included in the first Cape Dorset Print Collection. Her children include Qiaqsuq Niviaksi, Mayoreak Quvianaktuliaw, and Pitseolak Niviaqsi, an artist and master printer. Kunu's artwork has been exhibited at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.

Media: Graphite

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Imaginary scene depicting three people facing the owl on the left side while on the right side of the image. Presented in a two-dimensional style and using grey.

People and Transformed Bird

Kunu
Imaginary scene depicting one child on the right side and a owl with clothing beside him. A man with a long nose is holding a broom on the left side .Scene presented in a two-dimensional style and using grey.

Man Bird/Woman and Child

Kunu