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What are the three main periods of Inuit art?
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The three main periods of Inuit art are often defined as pre-Historic (pre-1770), Historic (1770-1949), and contemporary (1949-present). Intricate and beautiful Inuit carvings, often made of soapstone today, are highly prized by collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary Inuit art from some of the world’s top art dealers.
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Minimalist Inuit Sculpture Attributed to Marc Aliskaswa
By Inuit
Located in Round Top, TX
, both materially and thematically, to the land from which they emanate.
The earthy feel of Inuit art is
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
HUNTER HAULING A SEAL - IMPORTANT INUIT PRINT -
Located in Santa Monica, CA
; Maria von Finckenstein, “Cape Dorset Impressions: Inuit Stonecut and Stencil Print Techniques,” Inuit
Category
1960s Other Art Style Animal Prints
Materials
Stone
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Ancient carved minimalist Inuit Soapstone Sculpture, early 1900
By Inuit
Located in Bilzen, BE
An antique minimalist Inuit figurine, Alaska, carved steatite with a beautiful old original patina
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Native American Tribal Art
Materials
Stone
Mid-Century Inuit Basalt Sculpture of Two Faces, Hand-Carved, 1960s
Located in Round Top, TX
thematically, to the land from which the Native People emanate. The earthy feel of Inuit art is not only
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Stone
Vintage Eskimo / Inuit Fur Table Mat - Original Label - Canada - Circa 1950's
By Inuit
Located in Chatham, ON
Rare vintage Eskimo / Inuit fur table mat - featuring a hand sewn radiating patchwork design with
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Native American Objects
Materials
Fur, Fabric
Inuit Seal Sculpture, Hand-Carved Soapstone on Black Marble Base, 1980
Located in Round Top, TX
, this sculpture invites the viewer to reflect on the rich traditions and enduring legacy of Inuit art
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Soapstone
$495 Sale Price
70% Off