Native Art Gallery


Inukshuk

Inukshuk

Artist: Charlie Tunnillie

Community: Cape Dorset

Medium: Soapstone

Dimensions (in): W5.0 x H 7.5 x D2.0

Reference: 108397


Regular price $375.00 CAD
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Charlie Tunnillie

Charlie Tunnillie is a talented Inuit artist known for his intricate soapstone carvings. Based in Kinngait (formerly Cape Dorset), Nunavut, his work typically reflects elements of Inuit culture and Arctic wildlife. Tunnillie has established himself as a respected figure within the Inuit art community, often creating pieces that capture the essence of traditional Inuit storytelling through sculpture.

His carvings, often made from serpentinite, depict various subjects, including polar bears, shamans, and spiritual figures, embodying the connection between nature and the supernatural. Tunnillie's art has been exhibited widely across Canada and internationally, solidifying his reputation as one of the prominent Inuit carvers of his generation​