Canadian Inuit Sculpture
Stone, Bone and Antler Sculpture by the Inuit of the Canadian Arctic
The Inuit ("People" in their language of Inuktitut) are spread out across the top of North America - from the northern slopes of Alaska in the West, throughout the northern Canadian coastline and archipelago, to Greenland in the East. Those inside Canada number about 65,000. The art they create is as varied as the land and sea they call home, and the materials they are using. We look for pieces that reflect individual tastes and style, and we hope you enjoy what you see here.
As always, we encourage you to contact us with any questions or comments!
2 Bears Hugging by Oqituq Ashoona
$ 2,500.00
2 Bears Hugging by Oqituq Ashoona of Kingait, Baffin Island, CanadaA sculpture of Arctic wildlife carved from one piece of Serpentine rock.
11" tall
Serpentine
Bear/Bear/Seal Compostion by Jordan Kelly of Kingait
$ 2,400.00
Bear/Bear/Seal Compostion by Jordan Kelly of Kingait, Baffin Island, Canada
A statuesque display of Arctic wildlife carved from one piece of Serpentine rock.
18" tall; 2 3/4" X 4 1/2"
Bird Spirit Transformation by Toonoo Sharky
$ 6,000.00
Title: Bird Spirit (1998)Artist: Toonoo Sharky
Community: Cape Dorset
Description: This piece is easily identified as the sinuous artistry of this popular sculptor. Rich with layers of meaning, it is an impressive, contemplative figure.
Size: 16½" tall; 11" wide; 4" deep
Materials: Serpentine, antler
Price: $6,000.00
Building an Inukshuk/Igloo by Mary Oshutsiaq
$ 500.00
Building an Inukshuk/Igloo by Mary Oshutsiaq of Cape Dorset.
Serpentine.
A great little set of figures at task. The figures are each around 4" tall
Bust of Sedna by Kaka Ashoona
$ 2,400.00
Artist: Kaka Ashoona
Community: Cape Dorset
Size: 11" tall; 11" X 6"
Materials: Serpentine
Price: $2,400.00
Canada Goose by Johnnysa Mathewsie of Kingait
$ 1,995.00
Canada Goose by Johnnysa Mathewsie of Kingait (Cape Dorset), Baffin Island, Canada.
Wings up in all its glory, behold the fabled Canada Goose, rendered in an exquisite combination of serpentines and marbles. This stoic figure is a true eye-grabber and one of the larger figures this artist has done in this style.
11 1/2" tall; 8" X 3"
Composition by Pudlalik Shaa
$ 4,000.00
An amazing transformation piece called, “Composition,” Cape Dorset artist Purlalik Shaa outdid himself with this incredible sculpture. Featuring a goose, two walrus (with antler tusks!), a polar bear, and an eagle, all framing two human faces, this piece balances well on a large foot-like walrus flipper. It is sculpted from a beautiful piece of the stone, serpentine, and would be a complement to any home or collection!
Title: Composition
Artist: Pudlalik Shaa
Community: Cape Dorset
Size: 14½" tall; 11 wide; 5½" deep
Materials: Serpentine, antler
Price: $4,000.00
Dancing Bear by Samonie Shaa
$ 400.00
Dancing Bear by Samonie Shaa of Cape Dorset (Kingait), Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada
White Marble
5.5" tall
Dancing Bear by Enook Manomie, Iqaluit, c.1997
$ 6,500.00
Dancing Bear by Enook Manomie from Iqaluit, c.1997
Serpentine
19.5" tall; 12" X 8"
Dancing Bear by Pudlalik Shaa
$ 450.00
Dancing Bear by Pudlalik Shaa of Cape Dorset (Kingait), Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada
White Marble
5.25" tall
Dancing Bird by Pudlalik Shaa
$ 2,400.00
Dancing Bird by Pudlalik Shaa of Kingait, Baffin Island, CanadaA sculpture of Arctic wildlife carved from one piece of Serpentine rock.
12" wide; 9" tall; 6.5" deep
Serpentine
Dancing Muskox by Pitseolak Qimirpik
$ 1,000.00
Dancing Muskox by Pitseolak Qimirpik of Cape Dorset (Kingait), Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada
Serpentine
7.5" tall
Dancing Polar Bear by Alariaq Shaa of Kingait
$ 1,500.00
Dancing Polar Bear by Alariaq Shaa of Kingait (Cape Dorset), Baffin Island, Canada
This dancer has a ton of Mojo - a superb figure. It seems bigger than the dimensions indicate - all that pizzazz??
9 1/2"; 7 1/4" X 5 1/4"
Dancing Polar Bear by Johnny Papigatuk
$ 155.00
Dancing Polar Bear by Johnny Papigatuk of Kingait, Baffin Island, CanadaA sculpture of Arctic wildlife carved from one piece of Serpentine rock.
3.25" tall
Serpentine
Dancing Polar Bear by Johnny Papigatuk
$ 195.00 - This item has been sold.
A sculpture of Arctic wildlife carved from one piece of Serpentine rock.
Serpentine
Dancing Polar Bear by Johnny Papigatuk
$ 168.00
Dancing Polar Bear by Johnny Papigatuk of Kingait, Baffin Island, CanadaA sculpture of Arctic wildlife carved from one piece of Serpentine rock.
3.75" tall
Serpentine
Dancing Polar Bear by Markusie Papigatuk
$ 795.00
Dancing Polar Bear by Markusie Papigatuk of Kingait, Baffin Island, CanadaA sculpture of Arctic wildlife carved from one piece of Serpentine rock.
6" tall
Serpentine
Dancing Polar Bear by Markusie Papigatuk
$ 450.00
Dancing Polar Bear by Markusie Papigatuk of Kingait, Baffin Island, CanadaA sculpture of Arctic wildlife carved from one piece of Serpentine rock.
5.25" tall
Serpentine
Dancing Rabbit by Pitseolak Qimirpik of Kingait
$ 295.00
Dancing Rabbit by Pitseolak Qimirpik of Kingait (Cape Dorset), Baffin Island, Canada
Kicking back!!
3" tall; 4 3/4" wide
Diving and Dancing Bear by Ottokie Samayualie of Cape Dorset/Kingait
$ 830.00
Two-way Diving and Dancing Bear by Ottokie Samayualie (Inuit) of Cape Dorset/Kingait, Nunavut, Canada.
Material = Serpentine
Dimensions: As a Diving Bear: 7" tall; 8" wide; 3.25" deep
As a Dancing Bear: 8.25" tall; 6.25" wide; 3.25" deep
Diving Polar Bear by Kelly Etidloie
$ 995.00
Diving Polar Bear by Kelly Etidloie of Kingait, Baffin Island, CanadaA sculpture of Arctic wildlife carved from one piece of Serpentine rock.
9" wide X 2.5" deep; 7.75" tall
Serpentine
Drum Dancer by Elijah Michael
$ 3,200.00
This piece was made around 1997 by the late artist, Elijah Michael, from the Kimmirut community. It stands tall, at twenty and a half inches, and depicts an Inuit man standing and drumming, setting the rhythm of his dance with the drumbeat. We are honored to be carrying a piece of Elijah’s legacy, and this drummer is no exception to his eye and to his talent!
Title: Drum Dancer
Artist: Elijah Michael
Community: Kimmirut
Description: Circa 1997. The drummer sets the rhythm of his dance with his drum beat.
Size: 20.5" X 18"
Materials: Serpentine, antler
Price: $3,200.00
Eagle by Ottokie Ashoona
$ 120.00
Eagle by Ottokie Ashoona of Cape Dorset (Kingait), Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada
Serpentine
3.5" long
Fisherwoman by Joanassie Manning
$ 7,500.00
Fisherwoman c.1998; by Joanassie Manning, Kingait (Cape Dorset), Nunavut, Canada
Serpentine, Wood, Antler, Sinew
11.5" x 10" x 15"
