Inukshuk Carving
Inuit
Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada
soapstone,
5” high x 3 1/2”width x 1 1/4” deep
An inukshuk is a human-like figure made of piled stones traditionally built by the Inuit people in the Arctic for navigation, marking sacred places, or as a hunting aid. Beyond its practical uses, it is a powerful symbol of the Inuit culture representing their resilience and their connection to the land. The term "inukshuk" literally means "in the likeness of a man" and the structures serve as communication tools, like signposts or personal signatures, on the vast Arctic landscape.
