Pauta Saila (1916 or 1917–2009)[1] was an Inuit artist from Kilaparutua, Baffin Island, Canada who resided in Cape Dorset, Nunavut. His works are massive, simplified sculptures of Arctic wildlife, usually in soapstone; best known are his dancing bears.[2][3] He was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy in 2003.[2]
References [edit]
- Hessel, Ingo (2002). Inuit Art: an Introduction. Vancouver: Douglas and McIntyre. ISBN 1-55054-829-8.
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Saila, Pauta |
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Canadian artist |
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1916-17 |
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2009 |
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