Newgilliak (Nuyaliaq) Qimirpik

Disc number E7-99

Nuyaliaq Qimirpik worked in a variety of media, carving stone, ivory, whalebone or antler. His father, Ooloopie Killiktee, was a sculptor from Kimmirut, Nunavut (formerly Lake Harbour, NWT). Qimirpik was married to Annie Qimirpik, an artist and sculptor in her own right. His daughter Nakashoo and his son Pitsiula, are both carvers.

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