Carvings Nunavut is an Inuk owned family business based in the core of Iqaluit, Nunavut. With a deep commitment to preserving and promoting Inuk culture through artwork, our gallery is renowned for its vast collection of thousands of pieces crafted by Inuk artists from all over Nunavut from local materials like soapstone (serpentine), granite, jade, marble, caribou antler, whale bone, and ivory.
The family behind the gallery has been active in fostering strong connections with local artists, ensuring authenticity and supporting the local economy. Even going as far as supplying food, tools and housing for artists. We serve as both a cultural hub and a commercial enterprise, sharing the richness of Inuk storytelling and traditions with visitors from around the globe. Each piece in our collection reflects the unique perspectives, beliefs and environmental connections of Inuit making our gallery a vital part in sharing the heritage of the Arctic.
Our sales team, Crystal, Amelia and Mylena, are 3 inuit who were born and raised in Iqaluit. Making your checkout as smooth as possible with expertise in the knowledge of inuit art and culture as well as packaging your delicate artwork with ease and confidence.