Art That Speaks to the Story of the Inuit – Hand Carved Art Sculptures.
I like gathering art work. Last month, I travelled to Toronto and popped into an art gallery that specialized in Inuit sculptures.
Inuit (or Eskimos as we call them, though they do not appreciate it), are indigenous to the North American continent. They have a vast history and connection with nature.
Particularly, these sculptures were made by the Inuit of Cape Dorset on Baffin Island. They represent their expression of nature and life. Inuit pass down art work through the generations to preserve traditions. The Baffin Island Gallery makes them readily available to the world.
The sculptures were carved from sandstone and are definitely lovely. There were bears, people, as well as muskox (a bison-like jeopardized animal in North America).
One specifically struck me, though: a small, human-like sculpture that looked really strange. The owner informed me that it was an inuksuk.
Legend has it that the inuksuk were used in searching caribou: The Inuit hunters would conceal behind them armed with their bows and arrows. The ladies and kids would herd the caribou by waving hides up and down to create loud noises, enabling the hunters to move behind the herd. The statues would likewise double as landmarks determining the locations of caches of stored meat.
I thought this was the coolest thing ever, so I purchased one!
Each statue has an “Igloo Tag” to prove its credibility. You can in fact discover more about the artist on the canada government internet site!
Because I didn’t live in Toronto, I wished to discover another means to collect these statues. Lo and behold, there are some being sold by apples+oranges on Amazon!
This inuksuk is $75.00 and is available in protective product packaging directly to your door. If you have an interest in art and culture and want to collect Inuit sculptures, do not think twice to go to apples+oranges on Amazon to check it out!
Special, sculptures hand-carved by Inuit Eskimo artists.
Carved in sandstone. Measurements vary a little as each sculpting is unique.
Each sculpture includes a Government of Canada Certification of Credibility, likewise called an “Igloo tag”.
These sculptures are more than just decorative pieces, they mirror the deep connections that indigenous people have to one another, past generations, the land and nature, along with a spiritual connection to the earth.
These lovely sculptures make wonderful gifts to household, pals, going to dignitaries, retirement and staff member appreciations.
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