Legacy in Stone
Few collections manage to shift the ground beneath our feet, to make us pause and reorient our understanding of a cultural tradition as vital and enduring as Inuit sculpture. Legacy in Stone is one such show—an extraordinary gathering of more than thirty museum-quality sculptures that collectively offer an unparalleled highlight of the past seven decades of Inuit artistic excellence.
Featuring an all-star roster of artists, this collection is not merely a celebration of Inuit art, but a bold and definitive statement about its place in the global history of sculpture. These are the names that have shaped generations of artists and collectors alike, and to see their greatest works side-by-side is nothing short of revelatory.
That this collection has gathered so many landmark pieces in one place is truly remarkable. That nearly all of them would not be out of place in a major museum collection speaks to the curatorial rigor and passion behind the original collector. This is not just a "greatest hits" compilation—it is a serious and deeply considered meditation on the evolution of Inuit sculptural tradition, from its early commercialization in the 1950s through the explosive innovation of the 1970s and into the confident, expressive modernism of the present day.
We warmly invite you to visit the gallery and experience these remarkable sculptures in person. Visitors will leave Legacy in Stone not only awed by the technical virtuosity on display, but also with a renewed sense of the depth, humour, spirituality, and complexities that animate Inuit art.
1. Mother and Child
$24,000.00 CAD
Artist Henry Evaluardjuk (1923 - 2007)
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2. Dancing Bear
$45,000.00 CAD
Artist Pauta Saila, RCA (1916 - 2009)
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4. Hunter Throwing Harpoon
$18,000.00 CAD
Artist Akeeaktashuk (1898 - 1954)
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6. Mother and Child
$14,500.00 CAD
Artist Isa Aqiattusuk Smiler (1921 - 1986)
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9. Kneeling Fisherman
$15,000.00 CAD
Artist Osuitok Ipeelee, RCA (1923 - 2005)
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10. Dancing Walrus
$20,000.00 CAD
Artist Axangayuk Shaa, RCA (1937 - 2019)
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