1979, Port Harrison / Inukjuak, carved stone and bone, the underside with signature and inscriptions in syllabics, dated, retaining Eskimo Art Esquimau label and tag with purchase receipt.

9 x 11 x 3 1/2 in.

Joe Adlaka Aculia was born in 1936 at Echalook's camp. His mother Lucy is the widow of artist Josephie Aculiak. He has five younger brothers, all of whom he taught to carve, and are all active in the local Arts Council. A prolific carver, while most of his works represent people, he is equally at home with animals as subject matter.

Good estate condition; some minor marks to stone.