Titled ​Antlers and Bones, this original lithograph print was created by Inuit graphic artist and jeweller Padloo Samayualie in 2019.
 
The joys found in Nature's abundance and the potentialities of making something new can be found in this print. Its bright colours also speak to the tundra and shoreline mosses, lichen and seaweeds often found around Kinngait where piles of antlers and bones such as this can also be seen.
 
Antlers and bones have and continue to be significant to Inuit for their abundantly useful qualities as well as their beauty. Antlers in particular are traditionally used to create utilitarian objects; such as snow knives, fishing rods, hunting whips as well as accessories like buckles and snow goggles. They can also be used as a materials for building ᐃᒡᓗᐃᑦ/igluit [house] structures. Antler, bone and ivory are also materials used prominently in contemporary Inuit sculpture.
 
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We are delighted to be the first gallery in Scotland to represent works for sale from Kinngait's flourishing artistic community. As well as the artwork featured in our Tales from the Arctic Exhibition we also have access to an extensive archive of historic and contemporary original prints, drawings, sculptures and reproduction prints which we can ship direct to your door.
 
If you are interested in seeing a wider selection of artworks please do get in touch to personalize your shopping experience.