Eliot Introduction The art of Inuit stone carving represents an extraordinary blend of ancestral knowledge and evolving technique. Inuit artists have transformed stone into powerful expressions of their culture, spirituality, and relationship with the Arctic environment for generations. Behind each sculpture lies a sophisticated understanding of materials and methods, developed through centuries of traditional practice and … Read more
Inuit artists work with a diverse range of stones, each offering unique characteristics that influence the final artwork. Introduction to Inuit Carving Stones Inuit stone carvings represent a profound artistic tradition deeply connected to the Inuit people’s land, culture, and spirituality. At the heart of these remarkable artworks lies the stone itself—carefully selected materials that … Read more
Inuit Artist – Floyd Kuptana (Piece Name: Narwhal)
The craft of Inuit carvings became commercialized nearly half a century ago when the Canadian government recognized that the carving skills of the Inuit could be used to help them earn a much more dependable income for themselves as the old traditional ways of surviving by hunting, fishing, and trapping game disappeared. The government also … Read more
Native Art Traders maintains a unique display of beautiful and high quality Inuit art sculpture pieces. Founded in 2001 we have consistently managed to acquire and maintain relationships with established as well as up and coming Inuit artists. We maintain one of the largest collections of Inuit art sculptures in the Chicago area and do … Read more
Every week Native Art Traders’ Inuit art gallery acquires new, unique, interesting Inuit art pieces from the leading Inuit artists today. We have been recognized for our selection of fine Inuit art since 2001 and have a substantial collection of Inuit art The Native Art Traders gallery is the only exclusively Inuit art gallery in … Read more
Inuit Art investing is a huge field. But art collecting can also be fun. It’s a great way to show your love for art and Inuit art, in particular, is the perfect way to accent any décor in your home. In recent years, Inuit art has been increasing in demand. The Inuit people live in the … Read more
There is nothing more amazing in the world of Inuit rock carving and sculpture than watching a great artist take an unshaped piece of rock and slowly mold it into a unique and beautiful work of art. Native Art Traders is a prime resource for Eskimo sculptures. The Eskimo sculptures we carry are commissioned from … Read more
The NativeArtTraders art gallery has specialized in Inuit and Eskimo art since 2001. At NativeArtTraders, we know and deal directly with many of the Eskimo artist that you’ll find on this site. We have lived among them, shared meals with them, and have a great love and affection for their lives, culture, and skills. Here, … Read more