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Canadian Inuit Drawings, Prints, and Sculpture

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Kenojuak Ashevak RCA

 

Ningeosiak Ashoona

 

Shuvinai Ashoona

 

Kellipalik Etidloi

 

Kingmeata Etidlooie

 

       
Sheojuk Etidlooie

 

Kingwatsiaq Jaw

 


Joanasie Manning

 


Ohotaq Mikkigak

 

Pitseolak Niviaksi

 

  
Omalluq (Omaluk) Oshutsiaq (Oshoochiak)

 

Johnny Pootoogook

 

     
Kananginak Pootoogook RCA

 

Mosesee Pootoogook

 

Napachie Pootoogook

 

See Pootoogook

 

Johnnylee Pudlat

 

 
Mary Pudlat

 


Pudloo Pudlat

 


Kellipalik Qimirpik

 

Kukulu Saggiaktok

 

Napachie Sharkey

 

Ningeokuluk Teevee

 

Jutai Toonoo

 


Samonie Toonoo

 

Oviloo Tunnillie RCA

 

Canadian Inuit Sculpture

Authenticity
Given the fact that Inuit sculptures are highly prized as Canadian souvenirs and as art objects, it is unfortunately inevitable that mass-produced reproductions and imitations have proliferated. These items, made of plastic, ceramic or "cast stone", sometimes tempt the uninformed consumer by their lower price. These imitations generally have no investment or aesthetic value whatsoever, and are in no way endorsed by the Canadian government or the Inuit of Canada. In fact, they tend to lower the image and reduce the sales of genuine Inuit sculpture, thus depriving Inuit artists of income.

To protect the consumer and Inuit carvers, the Canadian government has registered the symbol of the igloo as a trademark. Sculptures bearing this "igloo tag" or sticker are certified to be handmade by Inuit.

Inuit carvers often (but not always) incise the bottoms of their works with their signatures in Roman letters or syllabics. Some sculptures may also have a "disc number" inscribed on the bottom. These numbers, prefixed by an "E" or "W", are another kind of signature.

If you have questions concerning any aspect of Inuit sculpture, please contact the Inuit Art Section, Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Ottawa K1A OH4.

Information from: Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
 

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