Sakkiassee Anaija
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Born1913
Died1980 (aged 66–67)
Sakkiassee Anaija | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1913 |
| Died | 1980 (aged 66–67) |
Sakkiassee Anaija (1913–1980)[1] was an Inuk artist. Anaija was known for his carvings in whalebone, antler, stone and ivory.[2][3] Anaija was born in the Netsilik territory of the Northwest Territories.[4]
His work is included in the collections of the National Gallery of Canada,[4] the Carleton University Art Gallery[5] and the Winnipeg Art Gallery.[6][7]
