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Creator: Inuit
Ancient carved minimalist Inuit Soapstone Sculpture, early 1900
Ancient carved minimalist Inuit Soapstone Sculpture, early 1900

Ancient carved minimalist Inuit Soapstone Sculpture, early 1900

$902

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 Early 1900 Height 8.5 cm, length 9 cm

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Native American Inuit Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Vintage Eskimo / Inuit Fur Table Mat - Original Label - Canada - Circa 1950's
Vintage Eskimo / Inuit Fur Table Mat - Original Label - Canada - Circa 1950's

Vintage Eskimo / Inuit Fur Table Mat - Original Label - Canada - Circa 1950's

$1,500

Vintage Eskimo / Inuit Fur Table Mat - Original Label - Canada - Circa 1950's

By Inuit

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Rare vintage Eskimo / Inuit fur table mat - featuring a hand sewn radiating patchwork design with subtle color shifts - original quilted satin lining - origi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Inuit Folk Art

Materials

Fur, Fabric

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Questions About Inuit Folk Art
  • What are Inuit sculptures made of?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Inuit sculptures are made out of soapstone or serpentine. These deposits are found in the Arctic and range from black to light green. You can shop a collection of Inuit art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • How can I identify an Inuit carving?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Inuit carvings and sculptures have an igloo sticker, which means the piece has been registered by the Canadian government. If your piece does not have this igloo sticker, be sure you are buying from a reputable source. You can also shop expertly vetted Inuit art and carvings from some of the world’s top 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.