8" Loon by Ning Ashoona *Wistful* CURATOR'S CHOICE Below $1000 1971-1973 Sculpture/Inuit: Masterworks of the

1971-1973 Sculpture/Inuit: Masterworks of the Canadian Arctic

Look at the facial features with the open mouth and the tongue that appears to have been carved separately

Pits is one of Canada's top carvers

This piece makes me happy

gives the birds a realistic appearance

8" Loon by Ning Ashoona *Wistful* CURATOR'S CHOICE Below $1000 1971-1973 Sculpture/Inuit: Masterworks of theInuit art: Loon Inuit Artist: Ningeosiak Ashoona Size: 7. 5" high, 4" wide Community: Cape Dorset, NU 10 22 Stone: Serpentine id: dfa 7397Pacjjy CURATOR'S CHOICE The intense emotions Wistful evokes make her a CURATOR'S CHOICE. Few carvings have this power. Contemplative. Serene. Wistful is the most poignant Ning Ashoona piece that I have ever seen. I want this Loon in my collection. I want to be able to "feel" Wistful's spirit every day. Collectors