Lot 134
DAVID RUBEN PIQTOUKUN (1950-)
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Qalupalik is a fantastic creature that lives in the sea. These human-like creatures are said to have green skin and wear an enormous amauti. The story is used as a precautionary tale to prevent disobedience in children, else they be snatched up by the qalupalik.
For additional information, please see
The central Eskimo, Franz Boas, 1888, p. 212-3
Inuit Mythology, Evelyn Wolfson, 2001.