Since the 1970s, the Gallery has been privileged to exhibit the varied and beautiful soapstone and quartz carvings of the Inuit. Themes of indigenous flora and fauna, hunting, domesticity and mythology are skillfully and diversely treated in the various regions of Canada's Nunavut province. Inuit carving responds both to an aesthetic imperative and a need to understand the often harsh and threatening environment of their home.
Sakey Eruike Man with Spear whalebone 20 ¼" high IN30
Nuna Parr Standing Bear, Head Back Cape Dorset 14 ¼ x 21 x 12" IN581
Q. Nunguswitoq Caribou Cape Dorset 22 x 20 ½ x 8 ½" IN278
P. Eegeechiak Drum Dancer Ikaluit 14 x 26 x 9" IN526
Sam Qiatsuq Owl Cape Dorset 11 x 9 x 5 ½" IN550
Napatchie Sharky Seagull Cape Dorset 8 x 13 ½ x 3" IN599
Thomas Sevoga Sitting Man Baker Lake 6 ½ x 5 x 4 ½" IN630
Jonasie Faber Blanket Toss Ikaluit 15 ¼ x 16 x 13 ½" IN619
Saila Kipanik Bear Ikaluit 9 ½ x 15 ½ x 6" IN614
Pootoogoo Jaw Dancing Man & Child Cape Dorset 16 ½ x 11 x 7" IN546
Kenoujuak Ashevak Owl at the Centre Litho 22/50 22 ¼ x 31" TWI5
