Uriash Puqiqnak

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B. 1946

Gjoa Haven, Nunavut

Uriash Puqiqnak is a world-renown carver. His pieces have helped define the iconic Gjoa Haven style which is known for its playful characters carved out of dark soapstone.

Uriash is also a former territorial and municipal level politician, having served as Mayor of Gjoa Haven as well as on the Nunavut Legislature from 1999 until 2004. During his time in office, he worked to develop better programs to promote handmade Inuit art and discourage counterfeit carvings from entering the marketplace.

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Woman 8 x 10 x 13 Stone, Antler, Hair SOLD

Woman
8 x 10 x 13
Stone, Antler, Hair
SOLD

Birds at Nest 16 x 6 x 8 Serpentine, Bone SOLD

Birds at Nest
16 x 6 x 8
Serpentine, Bone
SOLD

Inuk 10 x 10 x 10 Stone, Antler, Sineu SOLD

Inuk
10 x 10 x 10
Stone, Antler, Sineu
SOLD

Hunter 8 x 14 x 7 Stone, Bone, Hair SOLD

Hunter
8 x 14 x 7
Stone, Bone, Hair
SOLD

Featured
Sold Works.jpg
Woman 8 x 10 x 13 Stone, Antler, Hair SOLD

Woman
8 x 10 x 13
Stone, Antler, Hair
SOLD

Birds at Nest 16 x 6 x 8 Serpentine, Bone SOLD

Birds at Nest
16 x 6 x 8
Serpentine, Bone
SOLD

Inuk 10 x 10 x 10 Stone, Antler, Sineu SOLD

Inuk
10 x 10 x 10
Stone, Antler, Sineu
SOLD

Hunter 8 x 14 x 7 Stone, Bone, Hair SOLD

Hunter
8 x 14 x 7
Stone, Bone, Hair
SOLD