The Canadian government gave more support to the Arts and Crafts (textile arts) in Gjoa Haven in the 70s than the Carvers or Print artists
This explains the abundance of beautiful handmade wall hangings, fabric dolls, and clothes made in Gjoa Haven to be sold to the South.
FLOTILLA is an exquisite Inuit doll by Dianne K.
Loaded with exquisite detail, this multi media soft carving is fascinating.
Our happy hunter wears warm mitts made with soft leather and suede.
He even wears a wide leather belt.
The details are so sweet.
There are two spears sporting tiny hooks and the sinew rope is coiled in our Inuk’s hand ready for that moment when an unwitting seal pokes his head above the water. There are fur pelts on the top of the Kayak and even an extra coil of rope.
Our Hunter gas the biggest smile on his face as he bobs up and down on the surface of the Arctic Ocean.
The art of doll making in the Arctic goes back one thousand years.
This doll would be a treasure for an older child who loves dolls or Arctic animals.
It could easily be the inspiration for a lifetime of collecting.
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