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“Sewing bias tape on a silapaq (outer shell).” In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, Dorset Fine Arts is pleased...

“A post of this polar bear went viral. I put in an adoptive mother’s handprint, the one who adopted a polar bear cub.” In ce...

Bird-like figures surround a being in transformation in this original drawing by Meelia Kelly. 2000/01Graphite, Coloured pencil and inkApprox. 51 x...

Linework and dotted patterns make up three expressive birds in this original drawing. 2000/01ink on paperApprox. 51 x 65.5 cm Reg no. 176-0364 ᒥᓕᐊ ...

Three birds take flight in this original drawing by Meelia Kelly. 2000/01ink on paperApprox. 51 x 66 cm Reg no. 176-0359 ᒥᓕᐊ ᑭᓕ Meelia Kelly (1940-...

An original drawing depicting two bird-like figures in flight or dance. 2006 Graphite Coloured pencil and ink on paperApprox. 50.7 x 66 cmReg no. 1...

This stone carving highlights the traditional Inuit campsite with an igloo, kayak, and qamutik.* *A qamutik is a traditional Inuit sled designed fo...

A perched bird sits on a rock captured moments before taking flight. StoneApprox. 11.5 x 7 x 14 cmRegistration no. C11-40481  Residing in Akulivik,...

A simple stone carving of a whale with a lifted tail. An eye is etched into the stone on both sides. StoneApprox. 18 x 9 x 4 cmRegistration no. C5-...

A beautiful stone carving of a standing bear with its paws outstretched and pressed together. StoneApprox. 3.5 x 2.5 x 7 cmRegistration no. C5-1077...

This beautiful etching features a mother and child fishing on one side and a drum dancer on the other. StoneApprox. 10.5 x 2 x 9 cmRegistration no....

A seal sits up, alert, in this stone carving. Its eye and nostril details are etched. StoneApprox. 15 x 5.5 x 6 cmRegistration no. C4-44274 Issac Q...

A seal lays on its side with a flipper raised in the air. A common pose for seals regulating their temperature, this carving also seems to wave, "H...

Feel the fresh air with this stone carving. A standing bear leans into the blowing wind, its fur stretching and flowing behind it. StoneApprox. 7.5...

A bear stands with its paws crossed over one another in this stone carving. The bear's back paws have etched lines separating its digits. StoneAppr...

With an armed raised as if saying, "Hello!" the Inuit goddess of the sea and marine animals lays on her side in greeting. StoneApprox. 16 x 4.5 x 8...

An original drawing in Nicotye's iconic style. This drawing features a stunning pink and purple sky. 2025Graphite, coloured pencil, ink38 x 58 cmRe...

An original drawing in Nicotye's iconic style. This drawing captures a scenic landscape in the north with vibrant colours and inukshuks. 2015Graphi...

Embrace the vibrance of spring with this original drawing in Nicotye's iconic style.  2014Graphite, coloured pencil, ink76 x 58.5 cmRegistration no...

This moody original drawing depicts the story of the sculpin who wanted a char for a wife. The moment of the sculpin attempting to romance the char...

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...

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/...

A bear stands on one foot, its head thrown joyously in dance captured here in stone. StoneApprox. 13 x 17 x 24 cmRegistration no. 1271343 Joanie st...

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

The wind blows in this arctic scene as a mother and child face the cold, together. StoneApprox. 7 x 17 x 19 cmRegistration no. 1233308 Born in Iqal...

 A mother carries her two children in this stone carving. StoneApprox. 12 x 11 x 19 cmRegistration no. 1246001 Born in Iqaluit in 1974, Ashoona is ...

A tall stone carving of a dancing bear. StoneApprox. 11 x 20 x 31 cmRegistration no. 1271937 Kooyoo Peter started carving seriously at age 18 or 19...

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...