This textile by Elizabeth Nutaraaluk builds its strength through repetition and balance. Figures are placed in measured rows across a brilliant red ground of wool duffle, the colour radiating a steady intensity that holds the entire composition together. The upper register presents three women in green amautiit, with the middle three in orange. Beadwork follows the trim of their coats in a dotted line that catches light and adds small flashes of texture. Each woman is cut with an open mouth, marking her as an aya singer. Drummers often appear in Inuit art but singers far less so. Their inclusion here is significant as it gives presence to a dimension of performance that is often overlooked, acknowledging the essential role of song within Inuit musical practice. At the bottom, two green drummers sit in profile, facing one another in a poised exchange.

The strong chins and sculptural profiles of the women and drummers alike recall the carvings of Nutaraaluk, where form is pared down but presence remains undeniable.