Adamie Niviaxie Explained

Adamie Niviaxie (1925–?) was an Inuk sculptor.

Early life and education

He was born in 1925.^[1] He lived in Inukjuak, Nunavik, Quebec, Canada.^{[2] [3] [4]} His father was a wood worker who built boats in Kuujjuarapik.^[5]

Career

His sculptures are primarily animals carved in stone.^{[6] [7] [8] [9]}

His work is held in a variety of museums, including the British Museum, the University of Michigan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Anthropology at UBC.

References

1. Web site: Collections Online British Museum. 2020-12-21. www.britishmuseum.org.
2. Web site: Adamie Niviaxie :: Inuit Art Sculpture :: Gallery Phillip. 2020-12-21. www.gevik.com.
3. Web site: IPY in Nunavik second year, Archaeological research in Inukjuak area - News - Avataq. 2020-12-21. www.avataq.qc.ca.
4. Web site: 2004-02-13. Elders provide snapshots of Inuit culture. 2020-12-21. Nunatsiaq News. en.
5. Steelandt. Stéphanie. Bhiry. Najat. Marguerie. Dominique. Desbiens. Caroline. Napartuk. Minnie. Desrosiers. Pierre M.. 2013. Inuit knowledge and use of wood resources on the west coast of Nunavik, Canada. Études/Inuit/Studies. 37. 1. 147–174. 10.7202/1025259ar . 42870912 . 0701-1008. free.
6. Web site: July 12, 2020. Inuit & First Nations Art.
7. Web site: ExchangeSearch: artist:"Adamie Niviaxie". 2020-12-21. exchange.umma.umich.edu.
8. Web site: Collection Online Museum of Anthropology at UBC. 2020-12-21. collection-online.moa.ubc.ca.
9. Web site: - Sculptures - Art and ethnography - Collections - Avataq. 2020-12-21. www.avataq.qc.ca.