Lissie Saggiak | |
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Born | 1924 |
Died | 1989 64–65) | (aged
Lissie Saggiak, also known as Lizzie Saggiak, (1924-1989) was an Inuit artist. [1] [2] Saggiak was born in Salluit, Quebec. [2] She is known for her drawings and sculptures. [2] [3]
Her work is included in the collections of the National Gallery of Canada, [2] the Winnipeg Art Gallery [3] and the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. [4]
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