LIZZIE TOOKALOOK (PAURUGI) Born: May 3, 1943 Female E9-1743
Place of Birth: Inukjuak
Resides: Umiujaq; also lived in Quumiutaq, Kuujjuaraapik
Sculpture, Crafts
Lizzie Tookalook was born in Inukjuak and lived in Quumiutaq and Kuujjuaraapik
before moving to the new community of Umiujaq in 1986. She enjoys basket
making and carving but prefers the latter. Lizzie carves seals and loons out
of stone. Lizzie also works part-time as a janitor for the Kativik School
Board and is a council member for the Women's Association. Her husband is
Umiujaq sculptor Josie Tookalook.
EXHIBITIONS: March 1988 Arctic Forms - Inuit Sculpture
Arctic Inuit Art Gallery
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A.
(c) Inuit Art Section, INAC 1995
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