INUIT

Artist

A renown, versatile artist with enormous technical skill, often using beautiful Brazilian soapstone. His sculptures include themes concerned with the Inuit culture, morality, mythology, transformation and shamanism, and psychology.

Born:	1950
Region(s):	camp south of Paulatuk, Northwest Territories and east of the Mackenzie River Delta
Alternative Spelling/Names:	Abraham Anghik Ruben
Relatives:	David Ruben Piqtoukun (brother, a fellow artist)

Beneath the Surface

Close up of Abraham Anghik's Bird Spirit With Helping Spirits

Bird Spirit With Helping Spirits

Close up of Abraham Anghik's sculpture Hamburger With Spirits Inside

Hamburger Patty of Spirits

Harpooned Shaman

Close up of eyes in Abraham Ruben Anghik's sculpture entitled Head

Head

Close up of Abraham Anghik's sculpture Sedna Overturning Boat

Sedna Overturning the Boat

Transformation

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