Guided by Ancestors
Our ancestors struggled through life, guided always by their ancestors. Hardships were ever-present. Through good times, when food was abundant, great feasts were held, songs were sung, but soon, as always, game was scarce. Then the songs of rejoice turned to wailing. In this print based on an illustration by Stanley Elongnak a hunter is reluctant to strike knowing there's a chance of a miss. The faces are his Elders, long past, singing. (Source: Holman [Ulukhaktuuq]1986 Prints Catalogue, Holman Eskimo Co-operative).