An early Coppermine Inuit miniature stone carving of an Inuk (person) in a long tailed parka that traditionally would have been made of caribou skin.
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Nicely detailed face and body in grey green stone with black mottling
Likely very early 1970s, but possibly earlier. Unsigned.
Weight: approx. 210 grams (7.4 ounces)
Dimensions: approx. 4" high x 1 1/2" x 1 3/4"
Condition: good, there are some scuffs, and there is a bit if roughness around the edge of one foot.
About the Area
Kugluktuk was formerly known as Coppermine until 1 January 1996. It is a hamlet located at the mouth of the Coppermine River in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut, Canada, on Coronation Gulf, southwest of Victoria Island. It is the most westerly community in Nunavut, near the border with the Northwest Territories.
The traditional language of the area is Inuinnaqtun and is written using the Latin alphabet. This is different than the syllabics of the Inuktitut writing system. Like Cambridge Bay, Bathurst Inlet, and Umingmaktok, syllabics are rarely seen and are used mainly by the Government of Nunavut.
Today about 1362 people live in the community.
Kugluktuk Art
The predominant sculpture style from this region is life-like realism. . Dioramas (little scenes with many pieces) of traditional life - igloo scenes, dog sleds, hunting or camping scenes -are quite popular. Compositions of polar bears, caribou, walrus and musk-ox are depicted accurately with much attention to detail and are usually highly polished
Inuit art specialties of this area include:
- dioramas - depictions of traditional camp life
- stone carvings of hunter in hunting activity, e.g. on Kayak with catch
- musk-ox horn bird carvings
- igloo stone carvings with removable lids; detailed scenes inside
- stone face Inuit - Eskimo dolls
- drum dancer carving in traditional dress
Product code: Early Coppermine Inuk Vintage Miniature Inuit hotsell Art Stone Carving