Inuit Art. Black Walrus by Johnny Appaqaq
The carving is completely perfect.
Community: Sanikiluaq
Date of birth: October 30,1955
E-number: E-9-592
Wife: Lizzie Amagoalik Children: 2
Father: Allie Appaqaq
Mother: Mary Appaqaq
Brothers:4 Sisters:1
Language: Inuktitut/English
Carving since the age of 9 or 8. Initially taught by watching his father. Then eventually learned by practicing.
Source of stone:
Johnny goes to the main mining place, along with other family or with other carvers during the summer. He can also get them at the Iqaltu, and Qaqqaaluk. Couple of times Johnny followed his brother Moses Appaqaq Jr. to get the soapstone's in Qulllisajanniavik, Tukajak Island. Together they shoveled out scraps, drilled, pulled the scraps up to the hill, transport soapstone's to the shore using honda. Finally to town of Sanikiluaq without rest until the scraps are at the storage place. It is a long process, with so much work.
Art: Johnny prefers carving walrus sculptures.
