Inuit Sculptures Page One
Killiktee Killiktee (b. 1987) - Dancing Bear on Two Feet (2022)
Killiktee Killiktee (b. 1987) - Dancing Bear on Two Feet (2022)
Community: Kinngait (Cape Dorset), Baffin Island, Nunavut
Serpentine, 9.5” x 7” x 4.5”
Killiktee Killiktee was born in 1987, and comes from a long line of well known Inuit artists. His father, Shortie Killiktee was a stone carver. His grandparents on his mother’s side, Kopapik Ragee and Arnirnik Ragee were prominent Cape Dorset artists and his biological brothers are well known carvers; Toonoo Sharky, Napachie Sharky and Allasuaq Sharky.
Killiktee started carving at a young age, and first carving was a seal, which sold for $20. This undoubtedly encouraged the young Killiktee to continue in the art, which his love was shaped through generational dedication and skill passed down to him. “I learned how to carve by watching my brothers Toonoo Sharky, Napachie Sharky and Allasuaq Sharky working on their carvings. I enjoy carving different types of animals, especially bears and eagles.” Killiktee is also well known for Inuit graphics, and is an accomplished draughtsman and a couple of his drawings have been translated into limited edition prints.