7" SIGNATURE Loon by Ning Ashoona *Echo* Inuit paintings Pitseolak had pushed the boundaries

Pitseolak had pushed the boundaries of Inuit art

then perplexed and then astounded again

There are two spears sporting tiny hooks and the sinew rope is coiled in our Inuk’s hand ready for that moment when an unwitting seal pokes his head above the water

The rich torquoise-green flecks are so numerous

7" SIGNATURE Loon by Ning Ashoona *Echo* Inuit paintings Pitseolak had pushed the boundariesInuit art: Loon Inuit Artist: Ningeosiak Ashoona Size: 7" across, (6" horizontal), 5" high Community: Cape Dorset, NU 9 22 Stone: Serpentine id: dfa 7475Pejjy ** Ningeosiak Ashoona SIGNATURE Bird carving Magnificent Movement! Ning's bird carvings, (swans, loons and sundry birds) are sought after by discerning collectors. Ning never fails to curve the neck, arch the back and tip back the head of her loons in the most plaintiff fashion. How has Ning