Roselynn A., a MIA visitor, with “Winter Scene With Dog Sleds and Igloos” by Emily Pangnerk Illuitok (1443-), Kugaaruk (Pelly Bay), stone, ivory, leather, hide, sinew, MIA Collection.
Where are you from?
Pangnirtung, NU
What brings you to MIA? Is this your first visit?
I’ve been here a few times before and I wanted to show my cousin the place.
Why is this your favourite piece in the collection?
It’s well made, I like the details.
Posted by: Brittany Holliss, MIA’s Visitor Services Officer
Kristin J., a MIA visitor, with “The Enchanted Owl” (1960) by Kenojuak Ashevak, CC, RCA (b. 1927), Kinngait (Cape Dorset), colour proof trial, MIA Collection.
Where are you from?
Germany
What brings you to MIA? Is this your first visit?
Curiosity.
Why is this your favourite piece in the collection?
It smiles at me.
Posted by: Lindsay Bontoft, MIA’s Volunteer Coordinator
Nora V., an MIA visitor, with “Shaman” (c.1980s) by Judas Ullulaq (1937-1999), Uqsuqtuuq (Gjoa Haven), whalebone, antler, stone, MIA Collection.
Where are you from?
Rochester, NY.
What brings you to MIA? Is this your first visit?
This is my first visit. As a museum studies student at U of T I wanted to explore a new museum.
Why is this your favourite piece in the collection?
I love the true expression and style of the piece. It is really a great work!
Posted by: Brittany Holliss, MIA’s Vistor Services Officer
Playing Favourites at the Museum of Inuit Art 