Lot 69: LEAH KARPIK (1935-), E6-327, Pangnirtung

LEAH KARPIK (1935-), E6-327, Pangnirtung
MOTHER AND CHILD WITH AKIGAUN, stone, ivory, signed in syllabics, dated 1976, 7.75" x 6" x 3.25" - 19.7 x 15.2 x 8.3 cm.
Note: The akigaun, or shovel, used to move heated rocks from the fire to the piqtalik (bucket). Shovels meant to be used only once were improvised from a caribou scapula or shoulder blade. A shovel intended for repeated use was commonly made from caribou antler, more specifically, the sapkutaq or broad front part of the antlers. This broad section would be hollowed out slightly so that the rocks would nest safely. Then it was joined to a short wooden handle.

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