Inuit sculptures are handmade by Inuit people from northern Canada.
Inuit art is an original gift idea for any occasion whether it is a wedding or a father's day.
Before you buy an Inuit carving read these helpful tips.
Two main Inuit producing communities are Cape Dorset and Sanikiluaq.
So if you are looking for a gift your best choice is an Inuit sculpture from Sanikiluaq or Cape Dorset.
An artwork from these two Inuit communities will surely please the most difficult person.
The reason why people love Cape Dorset art so much is because Cape Dorset artists mostly carve dancing bears.
Dancing bears are intriguing, they are hard to carve too.
They have to be perfectly balanced to stand on one paw only.
The dancing bear is the most popular theme in Inuit art.
The dancing bear represents a disguised shaman poised between heaven and earth.
If the shaman needs to be strong, he transforms into a polar bear.
Quite intriguing story to bring with a present! The reason why Sanikiluaq Inuit carvings are so popular is because of a special beautiful Sanikiluaq stone - argillite.
Once finished a carving from Sanikiluaq stone is usually polished to a mirror shine, very detailed and has a gorgeous green or black color.
Inuit carvings come in different sizes from tiny 2 inch ones to huge and heavy 20 inch ones and even bigger.
The bigger the Inuit carving is the more expensive it is, the price ranges from $20 to $20 000.
An expensive $10 000 carving is a center piece for an art gallery that can become a center piece for a beautiful house.
But there is nothing wrong with smaller $100 Inuit sculptures, they are also beautiful, shiny and original.
Stay on budget when choosing an Inuit carving.
The best place to shop for Inuit art is online Inuit galleries.
Unlike brick and mortar galleries they don't have rent to pay and can offer better prices.
Happy shopping!