Original Artwork by Nunavik Sculpture
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Thomassie Echalook - soapstone sculpture 9x4x6
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Josephine Nalukturak - soapstone sculpture 8x4x8
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Daniel Inukpuk - soapstone sculpture 7x6x3
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Benjamin Isaac - soapstone sculpture - 7x3x4
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Noah Echalook - soapstone sculpture 4x3x5
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Samson Kingalik - soapstone sculpture 9x5x10
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Simon Qinuajuak - soapstone sculpture 4x3x7
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Johnny Amittuk - soapstone sculpture 15x7x9
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Isa Arnamissa - soapstone sculpture 11x13x4
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Aisa Aupaluktak - soapstone sculpture 9x5x6
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Pita Pirti - soapstone sculpture 12x6x4
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Recently Sold Paintings
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Bobby Ilisituk - soapstone sculpture 3x3x6
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Lucassie Echalook - soapstone sculpture 10x8x4
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Markoosie Echalook - soapstone sculpture
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Simioneie Alariaq - soapstone sculpture
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The Inuit maintained their traditional nomadic way of life up until quite recently, travelling across the tundra in search of game and living in semi-permanent camps along the sea coast. Decorating their implements, embellishing their clothing and carving toys and amulets was part of a very ancient custom that had become second nature to them.
Some four hundred years ago, contacts between native people and newcomers increased as more and more Europeans ventured to the far North. The Inuit exchanged furs and artifacts for tools, firearms and other commodities offered by the visitors. The practice of carving figurines for mercantile purposes was born.
In 1948, the Canadian Guild of crafts organized a first showing of Eskimo sculptures in Montreal. The event received an enthusiastic response from the public and cravings made by heretofore-unknown Nunavik artists all sold within a few hours. Today, the Inuit from Nunavik market their art throughout the world via their co-operative system.
