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No nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone flows around the visage in an effort to offer support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbstraction.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbstract art frees us.  We see what we see.  We can interpret and never be wrong.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd maybe that is why this ghostly presence is smiling.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt offers the viewer the gift of choice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are free to make this understated sculpture our own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003cb\u003ePROUDLY CANADIAN SINCE 2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe promise to send you\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e good things\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tapaungai Qatsiyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32198997409894,"sku":"","price":540.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/9888\/products\/DSC_0266_a278bdf6-e1a3-4e6d-a711-ef486dc95076.jpg?v=1633207888"},{"product_id":"7-shaaman-by-charlie-ookpik","title":"7\" Shaman Face by Charlie Ookpik Gjoa Haven *All the Better to Hear You With*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eInuit art:\u003cstrong\u003e Shaman Face\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInuit Artist: \u003cstrong\u003eCharlie Ookpik\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSize:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.5\" high, 4\" wide, w\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Community: \u003cstrong\u003eGjoa Haven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone:\u003cstrong\u003e Serpentinite\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eid: c-052\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can't recall having seen an Inuit sculpture with such outstanding ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy would Ookpik focus the viewer on the ear?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSymbolically, the ears are considered the seat of memory, receptivity, inquisitiveness and awakening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Shaman uses his ears as a \"channel of interpretation\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith his ears he is able to hear beyond the physical world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is power! To be able to listen to the messages of the spirit world. and use their lessons to guide his people. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Shaman with large ears are thought to be always listening and filtering out words that may try to poison the mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Shaman with large ears has prestige and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is truly a sage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love the \"other worldliness\" of this Oopik sculpture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSee our notes on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/collections\/gjoa-haven\" title=\"The Gjoa Haven Collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gjoa Haven Collection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePROUDLY CANADIAN SINCE 2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe promise to send you \u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e good things \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Charlie Ookpik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32210701320294,"sku":"","price":875.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/9888\/products\/IMG_052_4.jpg?v=1605979748"},{"product_id":"9-mother-and-child-by-pits-qimirpik-1","title":"9\" Mother \u0026 Child by Pits Qimirpik *Out Doing Errands*","description":"\u003cp\u003eInuit Art: \u003cstrong\u003eMother \u0026amp; Child\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInuit Artist: \u003cb\u003ePits Qimirpik\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: \u003cstrong\u003e9\" high, 5\" wide, 4\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommunity: \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCape Dorset, NU 2011\/25\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStone:\u003cb\u003e Serpentine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eid: j-63621ijj\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE\u003c\/em\u003e*Inuit Art is Handcrafted in Canada.  It ships\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e TARIFF-FREE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eto the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/9888\/files\/IMG_1679.jpg?v=1758826533\" alt=\"\" width=\"119\" height=\"119\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**This Item is Eligible\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e for our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 0% Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #00aaff;\" title=\"Layaway Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/pages\/layaway-plans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLayaway Plan.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e                                 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image of a\u003cstrong\u003e mother and child\u003c\/strong\u003e summons up feelings of \u003cstrong\u003ewarmth, love and protection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn art, the image of a Mother and Child has been a\u003cstrong\u003e strong motif of maternal love\u003c\/strong\u003e for millennia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUT DOING ERRANDS \u003c\/strong\u003eportrays a woman carrying a baby in the crook of her right\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003earm.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis position frees up her left arm to carry out her\u003cstrong\u003e daily functions\u003c\/strong\u003e while her baby is awake and in her arms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMother is\u003cstrong\u003e kneeling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs she in the process of \u003cstrong\u003eputting the baby down?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOut Doing Errands is winsome and\u003cstrong\u003e heart warming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd human, male or female can relate to\u003cstrong\u003e the commitment and love \u003c\/strong\u003eneeded to care for any dependent life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis precious carving is one of Pits\u003cstrong\u003e' most delightful works of art.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSee our blog \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/blogs\/inuitart\/artist-spotlight\" title=\"Spotlight on Pits Qimirpik\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpotlight on Pits Qimirpik.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROUDLY CANADIAN SINCE 2007\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe promise to send you\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e good things\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pits Qimirpik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39252565852262,"sku":"","price":2480.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/9888\/products\/motherandchildDSC_0279.jpg?v=1667774952"},{"product_id":"copy-of-documentary-featured-30-masterpiece-whale-bone-female-spirit-by-world-famous-bob-kussy-goota-ashoona","title":"30\"  Haunted Spirit Bob Kussy \u0026 Goota Ashoona On CBC TV","description":"\u003cp\u003eInuit art: \u003cstrong\u003eFemale Spirit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inuit Artist: \u003cstrong\u003eGoota Ashoona \u0026amp; Robert Kussy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Size: \u003cstrong\u003e30\" high, 15\" wide, 8\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Community: \u003cstrong\u003eYellowknife, NWT 19\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Stone: \u003cstrong\u003eWhale Bone\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eid-ndc-172-112772ddfjy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e** This item is Eligible for \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Layaway plan Inuit carving\" href=\"https:\/\/ytita3fpbu7nvi6k-1759888.shopifypreview.com\/pages\/layaway-plans\"\u003eLayaway Plan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMuseum quality Piece!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a91111;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eU.S. buyers cannot purchase this piece due to whale bone restrictions from Canadian Government Customs.  We ship only to a Canadian address.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance -\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis museum piece walking bear along with two other pieces in our gallery were recently featured on an award-winning documentary that aired on the CBC last Saturday, April 30th.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you would like to own a masterpiece that has this kind of notoriety and recognition then do not hesitate. Several other pieces from the documentary which were in our gallery have been sold already.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe had three of Joe's large bears in the last year. This is the last one available. The fact that it was in the documentary, gives it a provenance that will make it an investor's dream.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the greatest works of Inuit sculpture defy analysis. And sometimes the adjectives actually seem to contradict one another. How can a sculpture have a commanding presence and yet also be genuinely winsome? How can a work be quirkily naive and yet highly refined? This masterpiece has all of these qualities and a more besides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this intriguingly ambiguous work, Kussy brilliantly fuses surface texture and form into this piece. He proves that texture does not need to be applied simply as decoration or as a \"realistic detail\". When applied wisely it can become an integral element of the form in itself. The result is an almost heraldic composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis story is that of a Sedna goddess overlooking an Inuit hunter, protecting him from the savagery and brutality of the North and its harsh elements. The hunter is deciding whether his life has come to an end, and his life is in Mother Sedna's hands. Will he live? Or will he become reincarnated into an owl?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of two pieces in a series of creations recently derived by the duo master artists, notably known for their whalebone creations in majestic formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn all my years as an Inuit art dealer, there are a few pieces that have come into the gallery that actually left me speechless. This is one of them. It is a piece that is in a category all on its own. The kind of piece that one day, you will see listed for $40,000 + in an Inuit art auction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGoota and Bob have teamed up for several years and have become world-famous for their bone and ivory carvings. Many of their pieces have been central attractions for art exhibitions worldwide. 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Seal meat is an important part of the Inuit diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find yourself immediately bonding to this intrepid carving.  He stands patiently on the ice, with his arm poised ready to spear the first unsuspecting seal that strays into his path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Inuk is stocky and sturdy.  His features are those of a middle-aged Inuit: a man who has experienced many harsh winters and living conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe details of his clothing, his facial features, and his harpoon characterize the Gjoa Haven esthetic of depicting real people and animals in their natural setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size of this carving allows for an endearing depiction of this traditional Inuk.  I find that many carvings of Inuit life are smaller scenes or vignettes which makes it more difficult for the viewer to appreciate the details. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture is an exemplary example of Uttaq's skill and imagination.  He is well known and respected and one of the more prolific Gjoa Haven artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our notes on \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Gjoa Haven Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/collections\/gjoa-haven\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Gjoa Haven Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePROUDLY CANADIAN SINCE 2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe promise to send you\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egood things\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Louie Uttaq","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39403047977062,"sku":"","price":2280.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/9888\/products\/LouieUttaqIMG_105_4.jpg?v=1628372018"},{"product_id":"12-kayak-scene-peter-k","title":"12\" Hunter in Kayak by Peter K.  *Euphoric*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eInuit art: \u003cstrong\u003eKayak Scene\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inuit Artist: \u003cstrong\u003ePeter K.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Size: \u003cstrong\u003e12\" across\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, 4\" deep, 4\" tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Community: \u003cstrong\u003eYellowknife, NWT 20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Material: \u003cstrong\u003emusk ox horn, Alabaster \u0026amp; Brazillian soapstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eid: d-9988ajjjy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI was so lucky recently to be able to purchase several astonishing sculptures from Inuit artist Peter K.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are very few Inuit artists who excel in carving vignettes of Inuit life. Jimmy Iqaluq and Moses Kamookak(Gjoa Haven) are two well known carvers who produce scenes that will forever bare witness to the traditional life of the Inuit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter has carved a scene of an Inuk in his kayak (umiak) fervently paddling home with his kill!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLook at the emotion on this Inuk's face. When have you seen such intensity? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter is a master carver.  The face, the body with the outstretched arm clutching his spear.... amazing AND inspirational.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe seals are tied up lying on the umiak.  The colours of the stone are gorgeous.  The seals contrast so beautifully against the warm earthy colours of the kayak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a perfect example of the adage \"a picture is worth a thousand words\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter's perfectly executed scenes take your breath away and leave you marvelling over how a person can carve such a poignant story from a rock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"below\" id=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\" id=\"full_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePROUDLY CANADIAN SINCE 2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe promise to send you\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e good things\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Peter K.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39423773540454,"sku":"","price":1960.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/9888\/products\/kayak1DSC_0446.jpg?v=1630550530"},{"product_id":"11-life-in-an-igloo-by-jimmy-iqaluq","title":"11\" Igloo Life by Jimmy Iqaluq *Taking Shelter*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInuit art: \u003cstrong\u003eLife in an Igloo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inuit Artist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJimmy Iqaluq\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Size: \u003cstrong\u003e11\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\" across, 6\" high, 10\" wide\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunity: \u003cstrong\u003eSanikiluaq, NU 21\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stone: \u003cstrong\u003eArgillite and mixed media\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eid: d-9983afjjy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMasterpiece Status!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElite Master Carver Jimmy Iqaluq is the quintessential Inuit artist when it comes to recreating scenes that show the day to day life of the Inuit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJimmy actually lived in an igloo until he was age 14.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJimmy's art speaks of the history of Inuit culture and Inuit tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAnd you as the viewer are privileged to be able to peek into the rich past of these Canadian people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaking Shelter permits us to have a few moments with two Inuit  who are cutting blocks of snow with their knives and building themselves an igloo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLook at the detailed carving. Immaculate details are one of Jimmy's signature moves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe embroidery on the garments, the fur around the hood, and the facial expressions.... without these details, the story would be paltry and plain.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstead, the story comes to life.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the story of necessity.  It is necessary to find shelter from the cruel Northern climate otherwise our people will die.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut this is also the story of resilience.  The Inuit have lived and flourished in this harsh environment for millenia because they have the skills (passed on by previous generations) to know how to survive!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a multi media piece.  The stone is tenderly polished to a high glossy finish.  The light that emanates from the stone focuses the eye on the task at hand.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love how Jimmy has used a completely different stone to carve the figure which I believe is a woman.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe viewer hungrily searches for all the details in this piece.  It is the detail which makes this piece so magical!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eJimmy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Iqaluk is in the top five Inuit artists in Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe assured, when \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eJimmy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e retires from carving, his works will be the centrepiece of any auction house.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir Masterpiece status ensures that over the years, these carvings will increase in both artistic and monetary value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSee our August 15, 2021 blog \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/blogs\/inuitart\/spotlight-on-jimmy-iqaluq\" title=\"Spotlight on Elite Master Carver Jimmy Iqaluq\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpotlight on Elite Master Carver Jimmy Iqaluq.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePROUDLY CANADIAN SINCE 2008\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWe promise to send you\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egood things\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jimmy Iqaluq","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39431490207846,"sku":"","price":2880.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/9888\/products\/jimmyiqaluqiglooDSC_0565.jpg?v=1631490404"},{"product_id":"18-eskimo-drum-dancer-manasie-maniapik","title":"18\" Drum Dancer by Manasie Maniapik *Atuqtuaq*","description":"\u003cp\u003eInuit art: \u003cstrong\u003eEskimo Drum Dancer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInuit Artist: \u003cstrong\u003eManasie Maniapik\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: ­­­­\u003cstrong\u003e17.5\" high\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, 9\" wide, 7\" deep, 47 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e (very heavy)\u003cbr\u003eCommunity: \u003cstrong\u003ePangnirtung, NU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStone: \u003cstrong\u003eSerpentine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eid: ndc-175-178534aihjy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e**This Item is Eligible for \u003ca title=\"Layaway Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/pages\/layaway-plans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLayaway Plan.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMuseum quality sculpture!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is one of world-class carver Manasie Maniapik's finest pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAtuqtuaq is stunning!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pure black stone illuminates all the detailed features of the Inuk's face and hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The stone has a soft and gentle appearance which attracts the viewer to the drum dancer's life force. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou find yourself staring at the Inuk's face, then his clothing and finally his drum set.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan you feel the peacefulness that surrounds this sculpture? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven though our dancer is hitting his drum loudly and singing above the drumming, somehow the sculpture seems calm and tranquil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManasie is a talented carver whose pieces are distinctive in their beauty and  demeanour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePROUDLY CANADIAN SINCE 2008\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe promise to send you\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egood things\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Manasie Maniapik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39437710655590,"sku":"","price":5880.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/9888\/products\/DSC_0676_534c91cc-fe48-4468-97e2-20ef1190f84f.jpg?v=1632309425"},{"product_id":"21-eskimo-hunter-manasie-maniapik","title":"21\" Eskimo Hunter by Manasie Maniapik *Hanta*","description":"\u003cp\u003eInuit art: \u003cstrong\u003eEskimo Hunter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInuit Artist: \u003cstrong\u003eManasie Maniapik\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: ­­­­\u003cstrong\u003e21\" high\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, 9\" wide, 8\" deep, 47 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e (very heavy)\u003cbr\u003eCommunity: \u003cstrong\u003ePangnirtung, NU 21\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStone: \u003cstrong\u003eSerpentine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eid: ndc-173-178524bhjjy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e**This Item is Eligible for \u003ca title=\"Layaway Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/pages\/layaway-plans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLayaway Plan.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE** This is a sumptuously large piece. We recommend it be purchased as a pair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/collections\/vendors?q=Manasie%20Maniapik\u0026amp;sort_by=created-descending\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/collections\/vendors?q=Manasie%20Maniapik\u0026amp;sort_by=created-descending\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/9888\/files\/Manasie_Maniapik_DSC_0818_480x480.jpg?v=1632761562\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMuseum quality sculpture!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is one of world-class carver Manasie Maniapik's finest pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHanta is magnetic.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis pure black stone illuminates all the detailed features of the Inuk's face, hands and clothing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The stone has a soft and gentle appearance which attracts the viewer to Hanta's life force.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You find yourself first staring at Hanta's face, then his clothing and finally his weapons of war: his harpoon and his carefully coiled rope.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhat I love about this piece, is the tension Manasie has created between the man and his weapons.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you look at the facial expression, you see benevolence, happiness and a resigned acceptance of his lot in life.  To survive he must kill.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you see the sharp barbed tip of the harpoon, you are abruptly transported into scenes of the hunt.  Blood and fear and death.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManasie's sculpture is a bittersweet depiction of man's place in the world.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat must we do to survive? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHanta's lines and curves are absolutely perfect. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis carving inspires, with both its message and its artistic qualities. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManasie is a talented carver whose pieces are distinctive in their beauty and demeanor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePROUDLY CANADIAN SINCE 2008\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe promise to send you\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egood things\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Manasie Maniapik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39438132707430,"sku":"","price":6880.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/9888\/products\/ManasieManiapikDSC_0666.jpg?v=1637883736"},{"product_id":"16-drum-dancer-by-pootoogook-jaw","title":"16\" Drum Dancer by Pootoogook Jaw *Booming*","description":"\u003cp\u003eInuit art: \u003cstrong\u003eDrum Dancer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInuit Artist: \u003cstrong\u003ePootoogook Jaw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: ­­­­\u003cstrong\u003e16\" across, 14\" tall (11\" body), 5\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommunity: \u003cstrong\u003eCape Dorset, NU 21\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStone: \u003cstrong\u003eSerpentine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eid: dfa-6776Mbfjjy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e**This item is Eligible for \u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/pages\/layaway-plans\" title=\"Layaway Plan\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLayaway Plan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eMuseum quality Carving!  Fantastic Movement!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm not sure I've ever seen a drum and drum stick as large or as sublime as these ones!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLook at the decoration of the drum stick.  It is beautifully carved and very large.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen that stick connects with that drum?  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI suspect the sound is deafening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePootoogook has been able to carve this female dancer with such enthusiasm and intensity.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer long braids are swinging from side to side keeping time with her legs as she jumps from side to side and also up and down.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt takes physical strength and endurance to dance, drum and sing.  The passion the Inuit have for telling their history and their stories is humbling.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrum dancing has been a critical element of Inuit life for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fantastic world class centrepiece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stone is a lush deep green and black colour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe drum attracts the light glowing like metal. The lines and curvatures are absolutely perfect. I have never seen a drum dancer quite like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is so fluid it makes you want to move and jump.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a piece of art has that effect on you, you know you have met something very special.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Visit our September 28, 2021 blog\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/blogs\/inuitart\/spotlight-on-our-hidden-treasures\" title=\"Spotlight on Treasures Hiding in the Gallery\" style=\"color: #000000;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpotlight on Treasures Hiding in the Gallery.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROUDLY CANADIAN SINCE 2008\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe promise to send you\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e good 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Eligible \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003efor our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0% Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #00aaff;\" title=\"Layaway Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/pages\/layaway-plans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLayaway Plan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHASE\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of a kind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOokpik has carved a \u003cstrong\u003eDELIGHTFUL spirit\u003c\/strong\u003e with large protruding eyes and wide thick lips.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChase is a striking example\u003cstrong\u003e the \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrotesque style\u003c\/strong\u003e OF Gjoa Haven.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnchanting\u003c\/strong\u003e and humorous!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe \u003cstrong\u003edances across the tundra\u003c\/strong\u003e with his spear in hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs Chase really hunting or is he \u003cstrong\u003eenjoying a brisk walk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our notes on \u003ca title=\"The Gjoa Haven Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/collections\/gjoa-haven\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Gjoa Haven Collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 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Museum quality sculpture!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRhythm is a monumental sculpture by world class carver Jaco Ishulutak. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor ten years, I have been the director of Inuitsculptures.com and I have never seen Jaco carve with such passion and creativity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRhythm is one of his finest pieces. It demonstrates the extraordinary carving bravado of this 73 year old artist. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJaco’s work is exceptional in its degree of openwork carving and detail. His style is highly energetic and expressive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJaco produces gorgeous pieces of art time and time again. My heart skips a beat every time I see one of his sculptures. Within .2 seconds I knew this carving was coming with me. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe question I ask myself now is should I keep this piece for my own collection?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRhythm's lines and curves are absolutely perfect. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs our player drums, we want to dance with him. The movement of this piece makes you want to jump and join in the beat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe detailed embroidery on the clothing and the multicoloured stone are the exceptional features of this signature Jaco sculpture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJaco’s Rhythm is a fantastic find.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is a centrepiece for our gallery. It will be the showcase piece of your collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLooking for more unique carvings? 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Only the mouth is proportionate in size.  This isn't to say that the face is distorted!  Not at all. The facial features are stunningly alluring. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJaco has carved the face of a classic figure, full of emotion and passion.  This dancer is a signature Jaco art piece. 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#2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0% Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/pages\/layaway-plans\" title=\"Layaway Plan\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLayaway Plan.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWORDS FROM THE WISE.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnimism\u003c\/strong\u003e is the belief that all \u003cstrong\u003eliving and non-living things have a spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThat includes people, animals, inanimate objects and forces of nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShamans\u003c\/strong\u003e are the only people (religious leaders) with\u003cstrong\u003e the power to control the spirits.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOokpik has carved a Shaman's face with his \u003cstrong\u003eGjoa Haven style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA large flat nose with flared nostrils, decorative tattoos on the cheeks and around the mouth, large round inlaid eyes and those\u003cstrong\u003e hard to ignore teeth\/tusks!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Gjoa Haven carving style \u003cstrong\u003echallenges our expectations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs it fair to say that Ookpik is \u003cstrong\u003eplaying with his design?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerhaps some African tribal design?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerhaps, our Shaman is in the \u003cstrong\u003eearly stages of transformation \u003c\/strong\u003einto a Walrus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gjoa Haven artists are like no other 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\u003cstrong\u003eharshest environments on Earth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eIt takes a\u003cstrong\u003e certain type of courage\u003c\/strong\u003e to live in the Far North.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo matter how simple the carving or scene, Uttaq \u003cstrong\u003eworks meticulously to tell its story.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Inuk's parka, hat, face and mittens are embroidered and etched with\u003cstrong\u003e exacting\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003edetail.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ridge of ice and the club are fashioned from caribou antler.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe contrast with the black serpentinite stone gives texture and\u003cstrong\u003e complexity to the carving.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLouie is a \u003cstrong\u003eskilled and imaginative carver. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe is well known and respected and is one of the\u003cstrong\u003e more 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2111\/25\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eSerpentine \u0026amp; Caribou Antler\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eid: c-168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE\u003c\/em\u003e*Inuit Art is Handcrafted in Canada.  It ships\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e TARIFF-FREE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e to the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/9888\/files\/IMG_1679.jpg?v=1758826533\" alt=\"\" width=\"119\" 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glimpse into \u003cstrong\u003eInuit daily life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe tones of the deep bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e coloured stone is captivating. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Gjoa Haven artists who carve these daily life scenes are\u003cstrong\u003e meticulous \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ein their carved\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003edetails \u003c\/strong\u003elike t\u003c\/span\u003ehe necklace with its bone medallion, arrow, bow, quiver, and separately carved bone hands and face.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe details reveal the\u003cstrong\u003e love and respect\u003c\/strong\u003e that Kamookak has for his subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese motifs offer the viewer an opportunity to envision life \u003cstrong\u003eas it is or perhaps as it once\u003c\/strong\u003e was, for the Inuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFortunately Moses Kamookak is an \u003cstrong\u003eexperienced and masterful carver \u003c\/strong\u003eof these  \u003cstrong\u003eglimpses\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003einto life \u003c\/strong\u003ein the Far North.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSee our notes on \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"The Gjoa Haven Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/collections\/gjoa-haven\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Gjoa Haven Collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePROUDLY CANADIAN SINCE 2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe promise to send you\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e good things\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moses Kamookak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39517041590374,"sku":"","price":2140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/9888\/products\/IMG_168_1.jpg?v=1666121880"},{"product_id":"7-winsome-spirit-gjoa-haven-clayton-keknek","title":"7\" Fish Transformation by Clayton Keknek  *Perky*","description":"\u003cp\u003eInuit art: \u003cstrong\u003eFish Transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInuit Artist: \u003cstrong\u003eClayton Keknek\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Size: \u003cstrong\u003e6.5\" long, 5\" high, 2\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCommunity: \u003cstrong\u003eGjoa Haven, NU 2111\/25\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStone:\u003cstrong\u003e Serpentinite\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eid: c-173\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE\u003c\/em\u003e*Inuit Art is Handcrafted in Canada.  It ships\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e TARIFF-FREE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e to the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/9888\/files\/IMG_1679.jpg?v=1758826533\" alt=\"\" width=\"119\" height=\"119\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGjoa Haven Transformations like\u003cstrong\u003e PERKY \u003c\/strong\u003eare so unique in their\u003cstrong\u003e Grotesque style,\u003c\/strong\u003e that you\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eknow immediately upon seeing the carving that it can\u003cstrong\u003e ONLY \u003c\/strong\u003ebe from Gjoa Haven!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThese comical and quirky carvings\u003cstrong\u003e encourage us to look at our world\u003c\/strong\u003e from a different point of view.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is this carving?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo all carvings have a head, a body, arms and legs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMust they?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeknek's genius is his ability to motivate us to not just \u003cstrong\u003eSEE,\u003c\/strong\u003e but to \u003cstrong\u003eINTERPRET \u003c\/strong\u003ethe carving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerky's stone is a \u003cstrong\u003ematte black\u003c\/strong\u003e kissed with deposits of\u003cstrong\u003e copper \u003c\/strong\u003eand light\u003cstrong\u003e green\u003c\/strong\u003e colour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe has the \u003cstrong\u003eclassic large white inlaid eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e and body parts that are part fish and part human?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will not see anything like these\u003cstrong\u003e delightful carvings except in Gjoa Haven.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSee our notes on \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"inuitsculptures.com\/collections\/gjoa-haven\" title=\"The Gjoa Haven Collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Gjoa Haven Collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePROUDLY CANADIAN SINCE 2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe promise to send\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e good things\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clayton Keknek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39522285879398,"sku":"","price":780.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/9888\/products\/IMG_173_3.jpg?v=1640711851"},{"product_id":"5-fish-transformation-spirit-clayton-kekneck-gjoa-haven","title":"5\" Fish Transformation by Clayton Keknek Gjoa Haven  *The Eyes Have It*","description":"\u003cp\u003eInuit art: \u003cstrong\u003eFish Transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inuit Artist: \u003cstrong\u003eClayton Keknek\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e Size: \u003cstrong\u003e5\" long, 4\" high, 2\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCommunity: \u003cstrong\u003eGjoa Haven, NU 21\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eStone medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eid: c-176\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe intriguing feature of this small fish transformation is his inlaid big yellow eyes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNothing gets past this inquisitive carving by Clayton Keknek.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo matter where you stand, he seems to be looking your way in a slightly accusatory way.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe is as interested in you as you are in him!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeknek often carves deep repeating lines into his carvings which create ridges that give the piece a three-dimensional look.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The black stone is smooth and cool to the touch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis may be a smaller piece but its allure is large.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKeknek is a gifted artist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe loves carving these alien appearing transformations.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach one is a character in its own way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeknek's art will captivate you and bring you joy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSee our notes on \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Gjoa Haven Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/collections\/gjoa-haven\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Gjoa Haven Collection.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROUDLY CANADIAN SINCE 2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe promise to send you\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e good things\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clayton Keknek","offers":[{"title":"Default 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stone is carved to form a rounded shape, with a depression at the top to hold the fuel which is usually seal oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Qullik was traditionally a source of light and heat for Inuit people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/661275495?h=94e8d83760\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cb\u003eMuseum-quality piece\u003c\/b\u003e by world-famous Dale Ford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an actual working Qillaq Oil Lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI do not often see the combination of uniqueness and tradition in an Inuit carving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Qulliq is both unique and traditional.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften, a unique piece is carved in the modern style and is frequently abstract.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This piece however, is different in the sense that it depicts the traditional Inuit way of life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside the igloo, the Inuit would use this oil stove for cooking and for warmth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeal oil is extracted from seal blubber (fat).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImagine having this beautiful \"stove\" as a conversation piece in your collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Confused? Modern Art Made Simple.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/blogs\/inuitart\/spotlight-on-our-modernist-sculptures\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfused? 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a close look at the facial features.  The cherubic countenance, the definition of the Inuk's hair, the deep-set eyes, and the voluptuous lips are magnificent.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne would expect this kind of carving in a larger sculpture but this Inuk's face is atmos,t about an inch and a half.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt would be so simple for the artist to present the piece with a more primitive face but instead, Dale has taken the extra time to carve a face that describes the emotions the Inuk is feeling as he bangs his drum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDale is an artist committed to and inspired by his craft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mirror finish of the stone and its embroidered hood, sleeves and cuffs again show the viewer how skilled and talented this artist is.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrum dancers are a vital part of Inuit life,  They are responsible for telling the stories of the \"tribe\" and are held in high esteem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an 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carved to form a rounded shape, with a depression at the top to hold the fuel which is usually seal oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Qullik was traditionally a source of light and heat for Inuit people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/661275495?h=94e8d83760\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMuseum-quality piece\u003c\/b\u003e by world-famous Dale Ford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an actual working Qillaq Oil Lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI do not often see the combination of uniqueness and tradition in an Inuit carving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Qulliq is both unique and traditional.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften, a unique piece is carved in the modern style and is frequently 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deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Community: \u003cstrong\u003eGjoa Haven, NU 2210\/25\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Material: \u003cstrong\u003eSteel \u0026amp; Stone \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eid: d-8829ajjy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE\u003c\/em\u003e*Inuit Art is Handcrafted in Canada.  It ships \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTARIFF-FREE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e to the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/9888\/files\/IMG_1679.jpg?v=1758826533\" alt=\"\" width=\"119\" height=\"119\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUTS LIKE A KNIFE\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Ulu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Ulu is a cutting tool used for cooking, hunting, \u003cstrong\u003eanything that requires cutting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeldom do you see an Ulu presented\u003cstrong\u003e as a piece of art. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe question needs to be asked .... why not? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"291\" width=\"218\" style=\"margin-right: 5px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/9888\/files\/ulu_480x480.jpg?v=1602391982\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eancient tool\u003c\/strong\u003e that has been in the Thule\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ebloodline since the beginning of time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorically, this blade has meant the\u003cstrong\u003e difference\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebetween life and death\u003c\/strong\u003e In the austere environment of \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ethe Arctic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is a new stainless steel blade adorned with a\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003edeep luscious black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handle is a beautiful vanilla white stone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe contrast between the white and black is \u003cstrong\u003estark and magical.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a mesmerizing piece of art that will\u003cstrong\u003e add mystery \u003c\/strong\u003eto your Inuit art collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSee our notes on \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"The Gjoa Haven Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/collections\/gjoa-haven\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Gjoa Haven Collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROUDLY CANADIAN SINCE 2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe promise to send you\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e good things\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danny Okpik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39603137020006,"sku":"","price":1080.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/9888\/products\/UluDSC_2418.jpg?v=1649370240"},{"product_id":"12-mother-and-child-kellipalik-qimirpik","title":"12\" Mother \u0026 Child by Late Kellipalik Qimirpik *Summer Candy*","description":"\u003cp\u003eInuit Art: \u003cstrong\u003eMother \u0026amp; Child with Berries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtist: \u003cb\u003eKellipalik Qimirpik \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(1948-2017)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: \u003cstrong\u003e12\" high, 5\" wide, 5\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Community: \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCape Dorset, NU 4\/22\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Stone:\u003cb\u003e Serpentine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eid: dfa-6369Heejy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote to clients** \u003c\/strong\u003eThis item is reserved for a client.  Please DO NOT attempt to purchase this piece online. If you put the sale through the online store, you will receive a refund minus a 10% merchant fee which is not reversible on our end.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaasterpiece Carving! Museum quality Sculpture!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKelly Qimirpik was one of Canada's top Inuit Master Carvers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe died over 5 years ago so it would be extremely unlikely to find one of his carvings in a gallery.  At best, you may be able to find his work through an auction house.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBUT, I recently had the good fortune to find this magnificent Qimirpik Mother and Child piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis style of this piece screams  with Days Gone By and Tradition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSculptures that depict the maternal bond are always popular.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis mother is carrying her child in an amaut (which is similar to a loose hood) and picking berries for the family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs there any culture where the women don't multi-task?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Inuk woman's long skirt softly swirls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe light plays of the shadows of her face and garments.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis scene has a magical quality that ranks it as one of Qimirpik's most delightful works of art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQimirpik had earned a ranking among the top Master Carvers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is someone's opportunity to own a timeless Inuit sculpture from a respected and talented carver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCanada’s TD bank (Toronto Dominion) proudly acquired several of Qimirpik's pieces in 2010. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey remain in their permanent collection as a testament to Qimirpik’s willingness to take risks and be innovative. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROUDLY CANADIAN SINCE 2008\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe promise to send you\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e good 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255);\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0% Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" title=\"Layaway Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/pages\/layaway-plans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayaway Plan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" title=\"Layaway Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/pages\/layaway-plans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Layaway Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/pages\/layaway-plans\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGod is in the details\u003c\/strong\u003e and the details of \u003cstrong\u003eZZZ's\u003c\/strong\u003e face are compelling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its closed eyes, the figure may be \u003cstrong\u003epraying\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003esleeping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs it \u003cstrong\u003ethe sun\u003c\/strong\u003e or a hood that surrounds the Inuk's head?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is \u003cstrong\u003estunning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDale has placed the head in the notch of caribou antlers which form the body of the Inuk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeaceful and inspirational.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePROUDLY CANADIAN SINCE 2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe promise to send you\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egood things\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dale Ford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39634520473702,"sku":"","price":2060.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/9888\/products\/dalefordDSC_0501.jpg?v=1665044439"},{"product_id":"12-hunter-by-dale-ford-great-happiness","title":"12\" Hunter by Dale Ford  *Patience*","description":"\u003cp\u003eInuit art: \u003cstrong\u003eDrum Dancer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e Inuit Artist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDale Ford\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Size: \u003cb\u003e11.5\" high, 7\" wide, 6\" wide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Community: \u003cb\u003eGoose Bay, Labrador 5\/22\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eStone \u0026amp; Caribou Antler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eid: d-8828bjjjy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMasterpiece Carving!  Museum quality Sculpture!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat are the features of this Hunter that let you fall in love with it?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor me, it is the flawless rich stone and the meticulous construction of the piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGod is in the details and the details of the face alone are awe-inspiring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake a close look at the facial features.  The cherubic countenance, the definition of the Inuk's hair, the deep-set eyes, and the voluptuous lips are magnificent.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne would expect this kind of carving in a larger sculpture but this Inuk's face is atmos,t about an inch and a half.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt would be so simple for the artist to present the piece with a more primitive face but instead, Dale has taken the extra time to carve a face that describes the emotions the Inuk is feeling as he bangs his drum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDale is an artist committed to and inspired by his craft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an exquisite carving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePROUDLY CANADIAN SINCE 2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe promise to send you\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egood things\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dale Ford","offers":[{"title":"Default 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style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/pages\/layaway-plans\" title=\"Layaway Plan\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLayaway Plan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eMuseum quality Carving!  Fantastic Movement!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotion, motion, motion!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePootoogook Jaw is a magician.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe consistently carves movement into each of his pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Inuk is simply holding his drum and looking upward, yet you can feel the energy contained within this stunning piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI believe it is the bent left leg and the position in which he is holding his baton, that creates the tension.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This sculpture is truly outstanding.  I can easily see it in the WAG or the National Art Gallery in 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255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/9888\/files\/IMG_1679.jpg?v=1758826533\" alt=\"\" width=\"119\" height=\"119\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e**This Item is Eligible\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e For Our 0% Interest Free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/pages\/layaway-plans\" title=\"Layaway Plan\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/pages\/layaway-plans\" title=\"Layaway Plan\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLayaway 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target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/pages\/layaway-plans\" title=\"Layaway Plan\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCURATOR'S CHOICE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis carving is a Curator's Choice because . . . \u003cbr\u003eThe viewer learns about \u003cstrong\u003edaily Inuit life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can't stop\u003cstrong\u003e tapping your foot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAND THE BAND PLAYED ON \u003c\/strong\u003eis relevant because the Inuit love fiddling\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeriously!  Is your tapping as you watch the bow\u003cstrong\u003e tickling the 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href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/pages\/layaway-plans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayaway Plan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #00aaff;\" title=\"Layaway Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/pages\/layaway-plans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                                   \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA MOTHER'S JOY\u003c\/strong\u003e draws feelings of\u003cstrong\u003e love and protection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mother and Child subject has been a \u003cstrong\u003estrong symbol of maternity and creativity\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout the history of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis carving is serene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"float: left;\"\u003eCanada’s TD bank (Toronto Dominion) proudly acquired several of Qimirpik's sculptures for their permanent collection in 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"float: left;\"\u003ePits is an artist who is \u003cstrong\u003erevered for his willingness\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003etake risks\u003c\/strong\u003e in his art and to be \u003cstrong\u003einnovative.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe has a global reputation as \u003cstrong\u003ea trailblazer\u003c\/strong\u003e and has \u003cstrong\u003echanged \u003c\/strong\u003ethe modern Inuit art scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis themed pieces, like this mother and child, are in high demand because of his\u003cstrong\u003e appealing style of carving.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSee our blog \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" title=\"Spotlight on Pits Qimirpik\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/blogs\/inuitart\/artist-spotlight\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpotlight on Pits 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height=\"119\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**This Item is Eligible \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efor our\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e0% Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" title=\"Layaway Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/pages\/layaway-plans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayaway Plan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" title=\"Layaway Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/pages\/layaway-plans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #00aaff;\" title=\"Layaway Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/pages\/layaway-plans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGeorge Auqsaq is from the remote hamlet of Igloolik in the Kitikmeot region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtists here carve in the grotesque style like this Mother and her infant child.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIFE BEGINS is a stunning portrayal of a Mother and her child.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eShe is holding her child in a blanket over her shoulder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe seems peaceful and serene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBUT look again\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blanket of the child \u003cstrong\u003eends in a fish tail!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe woman has long exaggerated arms and hands and her right foot is either absent or distorted at a very unusual angle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen, there are\u003cstrong\u003e strange scratch marks\u003c\/strong\u003e on her abdomen.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs this a symbol suggesting the baby \u003cstrong\u003emay have just been born?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is what\u003cstrong\u003e great art is about.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt provokes discussion, and challenges the viewer to \u003cstrong\u003ethink beyond the obvious.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROUDLY CANADIAN SINCE 2007\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe promise to send you\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e good things\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"George Auqsaq","offers":[{"title":"Default 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2007\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe promise to send you\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eonly \u003c\/strong\u003egood\u003cem\u003e things\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Atsanik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39981240549478,"sku":"","price":1480.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/9888\/products\/narwhalDSC_0032.jpg?v=1690848069"},{"product_id":"12-masterpiece-whale-bone-face-by-world-famous-ross-kayotak","title":"12\" Masterpiece Whale Bone Face by Ross Kayotak *Jonah*","description":"\u003cp\u003eInuit art: \u003cstrong\u003eBone Face\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inuit Artist: \u003cstrong\u003eRoss Kayotak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Size: \u003cstrong\u003e12\" wide, 7\" high, 3\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Community: \u003cstrong\u003ePond Inlet, NU 1\/23\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Stone: \u003cstrong\u003eWhale Bone\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eid-caps-818001452abjjy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e*** U.S. buyers cannot purchase this piece due to whale bone restrictions from Canadian Government Customs.  We ship only to a Canadian address.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e***This Item is Eligible for our\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e0% Interest\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/pages\/layaway-plans\" title=\"Layaway Plan\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLayaway 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Museum Quality Sculpture!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJonah is one of those magical pieces of art that seems to come to life the longer you look at it!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe eyes begin to follow you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe smile becomes wider.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat I find incredible, is that the whale bone has the appearance of stone in the face, but the hood of the parka is porous and textured like bone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe face keeps drawing you inward, as if it wants you to come closer so it might whisper a secret to you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a vertebrae of a whale. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe posterior view reveals all the minute crevasses and pores of the magnificent bone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an incredible find that will significantly elevate the calibre of your collection or be a worthy parting gift to a valued colleague.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePROUDLY CANADIAN SINCE 2007\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWe promise to send you\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethings\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ross Kayotak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40008072560742,"sku":"","price":2460.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/9888\/products\/bonefaceDSC_0282.jpg?v=1690795138"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.inuitsculptures.com\/collections\/hunters-people.oembed?page=6","provider":"Inuit Sculptures Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}