Inuit Sculpture

Since our beginning in 1974, Inuit art has been a central focus at Canada House Gallery. In their original context, Inuit carvings were of a utilitarian nature decorated with artistic designs. As European and American whalers frequented traditional hunting grounds, these objects became a source of income. These “trade sculptures” represented animals important to Inuit survival: whales, polar bears, seals and birds. Materials include marine ivory, various native stones, whalebone and antler. Inuit sculpture, as it known today, is a reflection of Arctic communities opening to allow greater artistic production and access to an appreciative international audience. Canada House Gallery is proud to represent the talent of renowned and aspiring sculptors from across the Arctic.
18.5 X 11 X 7 in. - $5,400 CAD
Mayoreak Ashoona artwork 'TWO WOMEN' available at Canada House Gallery - Banff, Alberta
12 X 9 X 3 in. - $3,000 CAD
Wayne Puqiqnak artwork 'HUNTER' available at Canada House Gallery - Banff, Alberta
2 X 7 X 2.5 in. - $990 CAD
U. Unknown artwork 'HUNTER ON ICE FLOE' available at Canada House Gallery - Banff, Alberta
3 X 6 X 1.5 in. - $900 CAD
U. Unknown artwork 'HUNTER ON KAYAK' available at Canada House Gallery - Banff, Alberta
4 X 7 X 3.5 in. - $1,310 CAD
Silas Kalluk artwork 'FAMILY' available at Canada House Gallery - Banff, Alberta
11 X 6 X 3 in. - $2,125 CAD
Pavinak Petaulassie artwork 'SCHOOL OF FISH' available at Canada House Gallery - Banff, Alberta
6 X 9 X 3.5 in. - $1,250 CAD
Ningeosiak Ashoona artwork 'SEAL' available at Canada House Gallery - Banff, Alberta
9.5 X 10 X 6 in. - $800 CAD
Charlie Inukpuk artwork 'UNTITLED - CROUCHING HUNTER' available at Canada House Gallery - Banff, Alberta
5.25 X 4.25 X 3 in. - $600 CAD
Bessie Kukilukak artwork 'UNTITLED - HUNTER AND SEAL   1978' available at Canada House Gallery - Banff, Alberta
8 X 9 X 7 in. - $1,400 CAD
Nellie Appakqaq artwork 'MYTHOLOGICAL BIRD AND HEAD' available at Canada House Gallery - Banff, Alberta
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