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THE COLLECTOR'S CORNER
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Hunter and Seal
by Axangayu Shaa
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Inuit sculpture envelops a rich cultural heritage, stories passed down for generations and a deep respect for the land and the creatures that inhabit it. The Inuit people and their ancestors have lived in the arctic for over 4,000 years. From their beginnings as a nomadic hunting culture to present day, their art has evolved from small carvings and amulets to the larger more sophisticated works.
Inuit sculpture has an international reputation and is sought after all over the world as a major contemporary art form. In this section we showcase a few of the many outstanding carvings available in our collections.
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ANTLER
Carved when dry, antler from caribou, moose etc., are often used for carvings and finishing pieces like tools, tusks etc.
IVORY
A smooth and hard off white or cream colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of walruses and narwhals.
SERPENTINE
Stone varying in colour from green to brown and black with a hardness of 3 to 4.5.
SOAPSTONE
A softer stone with a 'soapy' feeling that has a variety of colours, most popular for Inuit carving.
WHALE BONE
Found on the tundra and hundreds of years old, carved only when it is dry throughout.
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