Inuit People Canada
Examples of art made by the Inuit people that has been found often date back as far as 800 BC. These intricate carvings of antler, bone, wood and ivory depict animals, birds and spirit figures. They are a memory of the ancient past of the Inuit people, who survived and even thrived in the artic conditions that many would consider to be uninhabitable. Pendants, amulets, combs and small carvings of human figures have also been found from this era.

As the Inuit people migrated and came into contact with other tribes and Viking settlers, their art and tools changed to reflect this. It became finer and less rough, and decorative carvings now adorned household items such as knives and boxes. In the 18th Century these people began to come into contact with the outside world in the form of Whalers and traders, most notably those of the Hudson's Bay Company. The art from this period to today still contains the basic look their traditional pieces, but it has evolved and become honed as the tools used to create it is no longer as primitive as it was. The Inuit People's work is masterful and beautiful, and more importantly, tells the story of their history.