Joe Talirunili ( 1893 - 1976 ) was a painter. Joe Talirunili s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 543.31 USD for Povungnituk. E9-818 in 2004 to 253231.34 USD for “The Migration”, the boat carved with many arctic hares, a dog and an owl in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.