Winnie Ohokak Inuit Felt Wall Hanging (The Hunt)
Life on the Frozen Tundra
Hand-Stitched Wool Felt Applique by Winnie Aneganak Ohokak
Crafted by recognized Canadian Inuit artist Winnie Aneganak Ohokak (1930–2000), whose works are held in permanent collections at the National Gallery of Canada and the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG-Qaumajuq). This vintage felt wall hanging illustrates a hunter bearing a harvested seal. Features vibrant hand-sewn wool felt shapes, fine embroidery work, a signed script signature, and hand-braided trim with multi-colored fringe tassels.
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Artist: Winnie Aneganak Ohokak (Inuit, 1930–2000)
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Origin: Ulukhaktok (Holman), Northwest Territories, Canada
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Medium: Wool felt, hand embroidery, braided yarn trim
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Institutional Collections: National Gallery of Canada; Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG-Qaumajuq)
