Description
#90173
Inuit Art: Hunter
Artist: Charlie Okpik
Size: 4” long, 6 1/2” high, 2 3/4”wide
Community: Gjoa Haven year: 1995 Stone: Serpentine
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_One of the greatest achievements in human history has been the successful settlement of the Arctic.
The region is home to the Inuit people, with its population living in a hunting based culture that spans over 5,000 years.
Harvesting, hunting and travelling remain at the heart of Inuit culture and way of life.Hunting is at the core of Inuit culture. Comprehensive knowledge of local wildlife and survival techniques combined with incredible patience, hunting skills, physical and mental strength, stamina and courage are fundamental values in traditional Inuit culture.
The Inuit people and their great ancestors have achieved one of the most remarkable human accomplishments of all time: the successful settlement of the Arctic.
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