Works For Sale – David Ruben

Premium works by David Ruben - now available

Shaman Transformation

Shaman Transformation
Cdn $38,000
2024 – Whale rib bones, antler, red pipe stone, metal base

Size: 49″ H* x 66″ W x 6″ D /
Base only: 25″ H

Old Shaman Head

Old Shaman Head
Cdn $18,000
2024 – Whale bone joint, baleen, antler, metal base

Size: 13″ H* x 13″ W x 10″ D /
*50″ H including base

Shaman with Spring Bird

Shaman with Spring Bird
Cdn $25,000
2022 – Brazilian soapstone, black pearl stone

Size: 18″ H x 14″ W x 10″ D

Raven Steals The Moon

Raven Steals The Moon
Cdn $38,000
2022 – Brazilian soapstone, red pipestone, black pearl stone

Size: 31″ H x 16″ W x 10″ D

The morsels of the moon.
The three last pieces of evidence of the moon.
The raven eats it all up.
It wants to teach the Inuit people some lessons.
When it’s dark up in the Arctic, it’s dark for a long long time.
When they can’t see they can’t hunt; or fish or see their food supply. Everything is at a standstill.
Because in the dark of winter they can’t do anything. They are borderline on starvation.

Eventually they would contact the Shaman, pleading “Please return the Moon.”
Sure enough they return the moon piece by piece. They spit it out until it is full again.
By then the people have learned their lessons. They had broken some rules. They had been disrespectful. Now the moon is back and it’s all done.

David Ruben Piqtoukun – Artist.

Dancing On The Moon

These bronze castings are finished in three different tones of patina. There will be a limited edition of 12 produced, plus 4 artist’s proofs. Over two years were required to formulate this design and the choice of materials and finishing techniques. 2018 introduction.

Dancing On The Moon #4 of 12
Cdn $150,000
Bronze
Size: 48″ H x 43″ W x 10″ D

“This bronze casting depicts a young female Shaman “Dancing on the Moon”. She is the first female to ever make it to the moon on their own power and imagination.

Many have tried and failed in their attempts. With the proper coaching and training and encouragement from her assistants she triumphed.

Getting to the moon is one major achievement, but to stay and dance on the moon is more significant. After many years and attempts she is finally able to prove that she is capable to jig and dance on her own.

Dancing on the Moon like the Shamans of old is symbolic of an individual’s ability to achieve the ultimate feat!

This sculpture is the achievement in one’s life that we may celebrate at this time. Not everyone can achieve this.”

David Ruben Piqtoukun – Artist.

Pearl of Wisdom

Pearl of Wisdom
2015
Bear Man is protecting the Pearl of Wisdom.
Brazilian soap stone, Italian alabaster, black pearl stone, caribou antler.
Size: 26″ H x 15″ W x 15″ D

$64,000