Inuit art, also known as Eskimo art, is a vibrant and diverse artistic expression produced by the Inuit people of the Arctic. Historically, it has encompassed various forms like carvings, prints, drawings, and textiles, often reflecting themes of family, nature, spirituality, and daily life. Inuit art is a powerful marker of cultural resilience and continues to be produced and appreciated worldwide. Traditionally, Inuit art utilized materials from the Arctic environment, including walrus ivory, stone, and other natural resources. Common motifs include depictions of Arctic animals (polar bears, seals, caribou, etc.), shamanic practices, family life, and the spiritual world. Ancient Inuit cultures, like the Dorset and Pre-Dorset cultures, produced carvings of animals, human figures, and masks.

Shamans mask
whale bone
Inuit, Alaska

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