Inuit art

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In Inuit mythology the ijiraq (pron.: /ˈiːjɨrɑːk/ ee-yə-rahk or /ˈiːdʒɨrɑːk/ ee-jə-rahk) is a sort of shape shifter who kidnaps children and hides them away and abandons them. The inuksugaq (or inukshuk) of stone allow these children to find their way back if they can convince the ijiraq to let them go.

Tuulirjuaq (Great Big Loon) (2009) by Mayoreak (Mayureak) Ashoona; Cape Dorset, Nunuavut, Canada. Stonecut.

We present important exhibitions of Canadian aboriginal art, featuring new works by senior artists and exploring the work of the talented next generation.

Eskimo / Inuit walrus ivory double seal head engraved comb. Mid 1800s or earlier. Formerly in the collection of Stephen Parfitt, Springfield, Illinois.

Calling on the beautiful Goddess Sedna……we need your assistance now more than ever……..lovely Inuit Goddess please hear our call……..from the depths of the vast oc…

Walrus Print - Cape Dorset. Inuit Art “Three Walrus” by Sheowak, wife of a seal hunter. Made in 1960

Eskimo, Alaskan, West-Central Yupik

SOI Arctic 2015 alum Tooma Laisa created this beautiful artwork, inspired by children’s songs from Inuit around the Arctic. We encourage you to print these off, colour them and tag us on social media with your creations!

Original Inuit Art Drawings and Prints by Inuit Artist, Ningiukulu Teevee. Teevee is an award winning Inuit Artist who is internationally known for her depictions of Inuit Myths.

Separated by thousands of miles and vastly different climates, there is common ground between the people of south Louisiana and those native to northern Canada.

Kiiappak mask, Greenland, Inuit (Quai Branly Museum, Paris)

Inuit/Japanese inspired print