What is the Inuit art style?

The Intuit art style describes the artwork produced by indigenous people from the Arctic region. Inuit art is largely handmade and includes sculptures, masks, handicrafts and prints. Shop a collection of Inuit art from top artists and sellers on 1stDibs.

What kind of art did the Inuit make?

Early Inuit art focused on using found items or materials that were handy. Their original artworks were also often practical—noted for their skill in textiles wear and warmth. They made small carved sculptures as children’s toys. Their functional, daily items were often works of art. Shop a selection of Inuit carvings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

What are the three main periods of Inuit art?

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.

Inuit Art Fish

Inuit Soapstone Carving

Framed Fish Print

Hand Carved Inuit Folk Art Soapstone Figure of a Man with a Fish C1975

$489

H 6 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in

Hand Carved Inuit Folk Art Soapstone Figure of a Man with a Fish C1975

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Hand carved Inuit figure of a man with fish in Soapstone. Intricate carving detailed and in

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Carved Soapstone Sculpture of a Seated Inuit Holding a Bone Narwhal Tusk & Fish

$895

H 6 in W 6 in D 2 in

Carved Soapstone Sculpture of a Seated Inuit Holding a Bone Narwhal Tusk & Fish

Located in Nantucket, MA

Carved Black Soapstone of Seated Inuit figure, holding a carved bone Narwhal tusk in one hand and a

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

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Inuit Sculpture of Seal Catching Fish

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H 12 in W 9 in D 4 in

Inuit Sculpture of Seal Catching Fish

By Moses Echalook

Located in Montreal, QC

Inuit soapstone sculpture of upright seal grasping a fish. Signed in syllabics and disc

Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Older inuit sculpture of seal or walrus catching a fish

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H 4 in W 7.5 in D 4 in

Older inuit sculpture of seal or walrus catching a fish

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An older inuit carved soapstone whimsical sculpture of a seal or walrus catching a fish, mounted on

Category

20th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone, Stone

M. Shields An Inuit Abstract Stonecut Engraving of Salmon Fish entitled "Ritual", Unknown

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H 24.5 in W 24.5 in D 0.5 in

An Inuit Abstract Stonecut Engraving of Salmon Fish entitled "Ritual"

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a limited edition Inuit stonecut figurative engraving entitled "Ritual" by E. Terwilleger

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Animal Prints

Materials

Engraving

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Inuit Soapstone Sea Lion

$2,200

H 5.32 in W 8.67 in D 7.88 in

Inuit Soapstone Sea Lion

Located in Mexico City, MX

A big Inuit soapstone sculpture depicting a sea lion. The sculpture is signed on the bottom by an unidentified artist and numbered 202266. With Canada Eskimo Art seal.

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Inuit Soapstone Seal Hunter

$1,800

H 8.67 in W 8.08 in D 4.34 in

Inuit Soapstone Seal Hunter

Located in Mexico City, MX

A Inuit carved dark green soapstone seal hunter. The sculpture is signed and dated 1974 on the bottom by an unidentified artist.

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Three Inuit Sculptures One Signed with Inuit Canada Sticker

$1,500 / set

H 11 in W 6 in D 3 in

Three Inuit Sculptures One Signed with Inuit Canada Sticker

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A lot of three inuit sculptures. The black one is signed and I have given up trying to decipher the carver. It also has the official Canadian sticker. This one is approximately 6 T x...

Category

20th Century Canadian Sculptures and Carvings

Mid-Century Era Inuit Soapstone Carving of a Standing Hunter

$2,495

H 9 in W 3.5 in D 3 in

Mid-Century Era Inuit Soapstone Carving of a Standing Hunter

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This well executed sculpture is signed by an unknown artist and originated from Canada and dates to approximately 1960 and done in the Mid-Century Inuit style. The sculpture is compo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Carved Soapstone Sculpture of an Inuit Leaning Forward, Holding Bag at Feet

$850

H 8.5 in W 3 in D 6 in

Carved Soapstone Sculpture of an Inuit Leaning Forward, Holding Bag at Feet

Located in Nantucket, MA

Carved Black Soapstone Inuit figure stooped over, grasping a bag at his feet.

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Inuit Soapstone Seal

$700

H 3.55 in W 7.09 in D 1.78 in

Inuit Soapstone Seal

Located in Mexico City, MX

An Inuit green seal. The piece has a signature: "Kilabuk".

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

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Questions About Inuit Art Fish

What is the Inuit art style?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The Intuit art style describes the artwork produced by indigenous people from the Arctic region. Inuit art is largely handmade and includes sculptures, masks, handicrafts and prints. Shop a collection of Inuit art from top artists and sellers on 1stDibs.
What kind of art did the Inuit make?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Early Inuit art focused on using found items or materials that were handy. Their original artworks were also often practical—noted for their skill in textiles wear and warmth. They made small carved sculptures as children’s toys. Their functional, daily items were often works of art. Shop a selection of Inuit carvings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
What are the three main periods of Inuit art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.