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Pauta Saila
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| Born | 1916 or 1917 Kilaparutua, Baffin Island
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| Died | 2009 |
| Known for | Inuit sculptor |
| Spouse(s) | 2nd wife Pitaloosie Saila |
Pauta Saila RCA (1916 or 1917–2009) was an Inuit artist from Kilaparutua, Baffin Island, Canada who resided in Cape Dorset, Nunavut. His sister was artist Sharni Pootoogook.
His works are massive, simplified sculptures of Arctic wildlife, usually in soapstone; best known are his dancing bears.
Pauta's second wife was the Inuit artist Pitaloosie Saila.
He was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 2003.
Works
- Bear, at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.
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