Nunavut

Kiviok Asking for Wind

 Uriash Puqiqnak, born in an igloo made of snow in Ukkusiksalik. had never seen a house until he came  to Uqsuqtuuqin (Gjoa Haven). "We went hungry in 1957 because there was no food. We were travelling from Ukkusiksalik to Uqsuqtuuq area for survival. Because of hunger, we were walking in the blizzard, a harsh snowstorm..... For Inuit, survival is the most important thing in life. Without outside help, our parents survived and knew the techniques of survival in their immediate environment. My parent, my mother, from what I remember, would fish all night long so that her children will have food to eat. She worked so hard so that we can survive, so that we will not die of starvation or have clothing for us.... We have risen because of the hard work of our ancestors. We should not forget Inuit culture and tradition and their way of survival, wisdom, desire.

32 x 16 x 18 cm.

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Spirit Loon

20 x 14 x 10 cm

Ning Ashoona is one of the few Inuit women carvers in Cape Dorset.   She started to carve at the age of 14 and carves a range of subjects, using both hand and power tools. She being highly diverse in the carvings she produces.   “I will carve until I can’t do it anymore, because I enjoy it.” 

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Drum Dancer  - Transported by the dance, this serpentine figure sways rhythmically with his caribou antler drum and beater. The artist is from Pangnirtung.

Measures approx. 19 x 13 x 7 in

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Loon with Beak Outreached

Ning Ashoona is one of the few Inuit women carvers in Cape Dorset.   She started to carve at the age of 14 and carves a range of subjects, using both hand and power tools. She being highly diverse in the carvings she produces.   “I will carve until I can’t do it anymore, because I enjoy it.” 

14 x 16 x 7 cm.

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Swan with Upreaching Beak in dark green serpentine.

Ning Ashoona is one of the few Inuit women carvers in Cape Dorset.   She started to carve at the age of 14 and carves a range of subjects, using both hand and power tools. She being highly diverse in the carvings she produces.   “I will carve until I can’t do it anymore, because I enjoy it.” 

32 x 23 x 7 cm.

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Pair of Loons Swimming Together

Ning Ashoona is one of the few Inuit women carvers in Cape Dorset.   She started to carve at the age of 14 and carves a range of subjects, using both hand and power tools. She being highly diverse in the carvings she produces.   “I will carve until I can’t do it anymore, because I enjoy it.” 

40 x 18 x 6 cm.

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Whale and baby brooch in caribou antler.

7 x 2.5 cm

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Inukshuk mini stud earrings in walrus ivory from Iqaluit.

Each carved earring measures 1 x 1 cm.

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Whale tail necklace made with caribou antler. 

The tail measures 3.1 x 5 cm, with a 7cm length of beads on either side. The black cord is 71 cm (28"). 

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100% wool hats. Various colours and sizes available.

Pangnirtung, Nunavut

Bear Shaman  - A dramatically mysterious figure with its suggestion of a fingered wing, this bear in kamik boots is carved from black serpentine stone and has inlaid eyes and fangs.

One of the most renowned female Inuit carvers, Maudie Ohiktook was born at Thom Bay on the eastern Boothia Peninsula.  She began carving in 1968 together with her husband, James Ohiktook and is one of the few artists who started carving in the 60`s who still continues to produce powerful art today.

When I am in the first stages of a carving, it is hard to see what it will be--for me anyway. I never know what I am making until I start chipping away at it. Only when I see a figure, do I start knowing what it will be. So at first I chip it, then finally I know to go ahead and make whatever I see.

Measures approx.  10 x 6.5 x 5 in

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100% wool scarves. Various colours available.

 Pangnirtung, Nunavut

Owl with wings upraised soapstone carving by Matt Oshutsiaq of Cape Dorset, Nunavut.

14 x 16 x 6 cm.

Face. Double-sided serpentine sculpture.

4" x 2" x 6"

Ohotaq Simiguk

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Owl - Compelling eyes fix you in this small serpentine stone carving. The artist is from Cape Dorset.

Measures approx.  7.5 x 4.5 x 2 in

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Caribou head brooch in caribou antler.

3.5 x 5 cm

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Seal drop earrings in walrus ivory.

Each mini carved seal measures only 1 x 1.5 cm.

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Falcon pin in caribou antler.

3.3 x 4 cm

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Ready for cooking - Print by artist Towkie Karpik from Pangnirtung, Nunavut.

Measures 43.2 x 32.9 cm

Etching and aquatint, 17/35

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Ulukuluit - Colourful print by artist Eena Angmarik from Pangnirtung, Nunavut.

Measures 36 x 51 cm

Linocut, 2018, 19/35

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Yummy Fish - Print by artist Towkie Karpik from Pangnirtung, Nunavut.

Measures 43.2 x 32.9 cm

Etching and aquatint,  2018, 16/35

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Sedna

30 x 22 x 12 cm.

Ning Ashoona is one of the few Inuit women carvers in Cape Dorset.   She started to carve at the age of 14 and carves a range of subjects, using both hand and power tools. She being highly diverse in the carvings she produces.   “I will carve until I can’t do it anymore, because I enjoy it.” 

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Transformation. 3" x 5" x 7.5"

Ning Ashoona is one of the few Inuit women carvers in Cape Dorset.   She started to carve at the age of 14 and carves a range of subjects, using both hand and power tools. She being highly diverse in the carvings she produces.   “I will carve until I can’t do it anymore, because I enjoy it.” 

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