Indigenous Gallery

This colourful drawing is a snapshot of the top of a haul-out or huddle—when a group of walruses gather and pile tightly together to regulate their...

A spectacular original drawing of a bird with precise lines and vibrant pinks, greens, and blues. Its dotted wings are sure to brighten any space. ...

An original drawing of a showy bird outlined in purple ink with vibrant dotted feathers in blue, red and green. 1988/90Coloured pencil and ink on p...

Cedar is nature’s purifier, known for its distinctly resinous fragrance. Often used in various ways, cedar symbolizes grounding, maturity, purifica...

A beautiful pair of drop antler earrings. Using pyrography the artist has made graphic ulu additions to each earring. An ulu is a tool traditionall...

A hockey stick and puck, symbols of the North and community, are the subject of this skillful stone carving. Stone, stringApprox. 8 x 4 x 19 cmRegi...

A polar bear stands on one foot, dancing, in this stone carving by Matiusie Kingwatsiaq. StoneApprox. 15 x 6 x 22 cmRegistration no. 45913-6321S Ma...

A stone carving of a walking polar bear, capturing the wildlife of the artic north. StoneApprox. 16 x 5.5 x 8 cmRegistration no. 45913-6771T Johnny...

Upright and dancing, this bear stone carving is both lively and gestural. StoneApprox. 10 x 8 x 17 cmRegistration no. 45913-6765T An emerging carve...

A bear stands upright, dancing in this stylized carving. StoneApprox. 8 x 11 x 19 cmRegistration no. 45913-6766T An emerging carver, Adamie follows...

A stencil print depicting Inuit life travelling with dogs while hunting. 1998Stencil3/40    39 x 64 cm Sowdluq Nakashuk (born 1923) is an Inuit art...

A bird holds a worm in its mouth as it soars face-to-face with another. Encircled by vibrant yellows and blues, the birds seem to dance as the shad...

Two figures in transformation plunge towards a bird, and innocence, in this stencil print. 2005Stencil7/3539 x 57 cm Enookie Akulukjuk, master prin...

A three headed bird soars as it sheds its feathers. Its lowest head holds a fish in its mouth. 2004Stencil35/3540 x 60.5 cm Enookie Akulukjuk, mast...

An archer kneels by an inukshuk in this vibrant stencil print with swirling colours of the early morning sunrise. 200411/35Stencil64 x 45 cm One of...

Three figures share the rewards of the hunt in this stencil print. Two share the tail of the narwhal while the third holds its horn. 1992Stencil16/...

  200210/21Stonecut & Stencil31 x 28 cmRegistration no. 1234657 Enoosak Ottokie’s mother was the well-known graphic artist Keeleemeeomee Tunnil...

From the Sea to Sky collection, this recycled glass pate knife was designed by Komoyue and Tlingt artist Corrine Hunt. Bound recycled glassApprox. ...

From the Sea to Sky collection, this recycled glass cheese knife was designed by Komoyue and Tlingt artist Corrine Hunt. Bound recycled glassApprox...

Vibrant and brightly coloured, these dangling earrings were beaded in the shape of feathers. BeadsApprox. 6 x 1.5 cmRegistration no. C4-202338 Thes...

A seal lies on its side in this black stone carving, the artist has created smooth undulations in its form mimicking wrinkles. StoneApprox. 6 x 22....

Seal swimming on it's side with tail in the air. Black stone carving.  StoneApprox. 8.5 x 25 x 11.5Registration No. C4-13980 Issac Qumak is an Inuk...

This lithograph print features pieces of global references with its text, "JAPAN ONLY," "NO INUITS ALLOWED," "NO WAY." It holds a pointed commentar...

Transformation is a recurring theme in the myths and artwork of the Arctic peoples. Whether changing from animal into animal or human into animal, ...

A playful and imaginative lithograph print holding all the colours evocative of Spring. This print was released in the 2010 Cape Dorset Spring Coll...

With its bright blue and yellow colours, this print depicts a figure holding their arms above their head - alongside them, a basket of names and In...

In celebration of Shuvinai Ashoona’s 2024 Governor General’s Award, Dorset Fine Arts is pleased to release 10 unique sets of 10 hand-coloured etchi...

This stone bird sculpture balances on a webbed foot as it dances with a soft smile. Serpentine stone5 x 24 x 17.5 cmRegistration no. 45315-7715R  B...

The arctic char is a staple food for Inuit communities and, in this carving, two char lay back to back as if being held by their tails. Serpentine ...

Early Baker Lake wall hangings often depicted rows of single figures framed by a border. After 1980, the imagery was focused in the centre and depi...

Early Baker Lake wall hangings often depicted rows of single figures framed by a border. After 1980, the imagery was focused in the centre and depi...

This vibrant yellow Arviat doll features a hand-carved bone face and intricate beadwork, capturing the distinct spirit and artistry of Inuit dollma...

This vibrant yellow Arviat doll features a hand-carved bone face and intricate beadwork, capturing the distinct spirit and artistry of Inuit dollma...

Annually, Dorset Fine Arts (a division of the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative) produces a calendar to celebrate and feature works from the artists ...

A hunter with spear and three dogs confront a polar bear in this print capturing the tension, skill, and survival woven into traditional Inuit life...

A print featuring silhouetted figures moving over a hill against a vibrant sky, evoking a powerful sense of journey. 2007Edition 3 of 50Stencil19 x...

Two figures are lifted into the sky by birds in this stenciled print - capturing a dream of freedom and call to nature. 2006Edition 27 of 35Stencil...

A spirited print that celebrates the exhilaration of the spring hunt, capturing a moment of triumph. 1999Edition 42 of 50Stencil22 x 15" Jacoposie ...

A couple works together to prepare a polar bear hide, reflecting the shared labor and deep respect for the land in Inuit tradition. 1994Edition 8 o...

Caribou antlerApprox. 47 x 25 x 35cmReg no. C11-3961 Based in Akulivik, Quebec, Simon Qinuajuak is an Inuk artist specializing in stone jewellery a...

Serpentine stoneApprox. 19 x 10 x 27cmReg no. C5-100056 Conlucy Niviaxie (1940–2012) was an Inuit sculptor from Inukjuak (Port Harrison), Nunavik, ...

Serpentine stoneApprox. 20 x 8 x 18cmReg no. C4-13982

A single stone carving of stones laid upon one another constructed in a symbolic humanlike form. An inukshuk might act as a message, marking a good...

A classic Adamie Qaumagiaq owl sculpture with notched wings upraised. Serpentine stoneApprox. 4 x 13 x 18 cmReg no. 44726-7797Q  Born in 1990, Adam...

Sweetgrass is sometimes referred to as the "hair" of Mother Earth and is considered a sacred gift. After the grass is harvested, it is carefully br...

Cold process soap is handmade. The base of each soap consists of coconut, olive and sustainable palm oil. With the addition of botanicals and essen...

Often seen at dawn or dusk, the arctic hare is an elusive animal. Known as Ukaliq, the arctic hare symbolizes fertility, regeneration and ingenuity...

In this carving, the musk ox stands on its hind legs. The stone is carved to illustrate the animal's fur which has been a source of clothing in Inu...