Annie Pootoogook (1969 - )

16. PREPARING FOR THE WOMEN'S BELUGA FEAST
2001/02, Pencil, Ink, Pencil Crayon, 18.5 x 26"

"Only women share the tail end of the beluga whale," Annie explains. "This is the traditional way. They get together and they have a good time. He is moving the couch to prepare for all the women." The calendar on the wall indicates the month - October - when the beluga migration path brings the whales near to Cape Dorset.