Jamasie Teevee was an outstanding Inuit artist renown for his printmaking skills. Jamasie Teevee was born in the year 1910 in Kimmirut, Nunavut Territories. Jamasie Teevee came to drawing rather late in life during the 1960s as he moved from being a nomadic to living in permanent housing. His favorite subject matter was the traditional Inuit lifestyle including hunting, gathering, and riding sled dogs.
The artist was married to a well respected printmaker, Angotiglu Teevee. Angotiglu Teevee passed away in 1967.
Jamasie had four children who went on to become professional sculptors.
Jamasie Teevee died in 1985.
Price range information : Works range from $1,000 to $3,000.
The artist is included in the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.
Another great family of artists!
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