Discover authentic Inuit art
EXPLORE THE SHOPINUIT ART OF CANADA IS A CANADIAN COMPANY
Sculptures crafted by Inuk (Inuit) artists in Nunavut, Baffin Island
(Canada’s Great North)
Inuit Art of Canada is a Canadian company that specializes in the distribution, promotion and marketing of authentic Inuit sculptures hand-crafted by Indigenous artists in Nunavut in Canada’s Great North. We showcase the cultural and spiritual heritage of Inuit peoples through an impressive collection of original artworks, primarily from Cape Dorset and Iqaluit, on (Baffin Island).
Each sculpture is shipped in a luxurious gift box and comes with an official certificate of authenticity from the Canadian government.
For avid art collectors and collectors in the making
Whether you’re a well-informed collector or simply eager to discover this ancestral art form, Jacques Bandet, founder of Inuit Art of Canada, will take the time to share his knowledge with you. He’ll pass on his expertise, share the artists’ stories, explore the cultural symbols that inspired each sculpture, and help you select the piece that matches your style.
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“Acquiring an Inuit sculpture is about much more than owning a work of art. It’s about cherishing a story, a memory and know-how transmitted from generation to generation.”
Jacques Bandet
President at Baffin Inuit Art
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Art emerging from Northern stone
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SCULPTED ART
Symbolic elements of
northern life
Our sculptures are made from serpentine stone, also known as soapstone, extracted from the Arctic soil. Each piece represents a symbolic element of northern life: polar bears (walking or dancing), seals, walruses, whales, caribou, foxes, birds, owls, eagles, inukshuks, shaman, hunters, drum dancers, mothers and children, and much more.
A MEANINGFUL GESTURE
Gifting or collecting Inuit sculptures is a truly meaningful gesture.
These sculptures make stunning corporate, cultural and personal gifts They’re an ideal way to mark a graduation ceremony, marriage, anniversary, birthday or international corporate event. Offer a symbol of the Canadian spirit.
WHEN GESTURE BECOMES TRANSMISSION
By gifting an Inuit sculpture, you share a snapshot of Canadian indigenous heritage, an emotion and respect for nature.
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WHAT SETS US APART
Jacques Bandet
also offers…
A restoration service
We restore vintage or damaged Inuit artworks with great care, respecting original materials, traditional techniques, and the cultural memory they carry.
Collection buyback
We buy back private collections as well as individual sculptures. Whether you want to sell or have a piece appraised, Jacques is here to guide you with transparency and respect.
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International scope
EXPLORE THE SHOPInuit Art of Canada already works with many museums, art galleries, high-end gift stores and tourist shops across Canada, the United States and Europe.
Thanks to a strong partnership in France, we are furthering our mission of showcasing Inuit art across the globe. We are also seeking international partners and resellers who are passionate about art.
A truly Inuit experience.
Browse online or in one of our exhibit galleries in Montreal or Toronto (on an appointment-only basis) and discover works that are moving, powerful and emblematic of the Northern Spirit.
Inuit Art of Canada is
much more than a gallery.
It’s a unique space where people, culture and art overlap.