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Interior Decorating and Home Decor With Inuit Art from the Arctic North
In order to help give a room a classier touch, interior decorators have used sculptures to bring in a mansion or even museum-like feel to a home. This is particularly true for the interior decorating of living rooms, dens, home offices and hallways. When many people consider sculptures as home decor, the thought comes to ancient Roman or Greek mythological characters like Apollo, Venus or Zeus. Others think about abstract contemporary fine art sculptures that are sometimes difficult to interpret. Since there has been a trend in recent years towards a more natural look with more earthy color tones for interior decorating, Inuit art from the Canadian Arctic north can fit in nicely as part of home decor.
Most subjects used in Inuit art tend to be focused on the observations that the Inuit people (formerly referred to as Eskimos in Canada) make of their Arctic surroundings whether the pieces are soapstone sculptures or prints of drawings. We often see Inuit art depicting Arctic wildlife including polar bears, seals, whales and walruses as well as lifestyle scenes involving family or hunting. The Inuit have been carving stone sculptures for thousands of years but it was only introduced as fine art to the modern world on a significant scale during the 1950s. Today, Inuit art has gained international recognition as a valid form of contemporary fine art.
Colors of Inuit sculptures tend to be polished shades of blacks, grays, browns, greens and whites. Inuit artists also tend to utilize relatively neutral colors for their art prints which work well with all color ranges of today's more natural styles of interior decorating. Adding an Inuit sculpture on an end table, mantle or shelf gives a living room or office that gallery touch. An Inuit art print on the wall of a hallway or corridor also works the same way. Since the majority of people especially outside Canada have never seen Inuit art before, such artwork in a home will often end up as conversational pieces with guests. There are Inuit stone sculptures to suit almost every price range and budget at about $100 to several thousand dollars for large, intricate pieces.
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PTARMIGAN by ANNIE KUDLUAROK Inuit sculpture eskimo soapstone carving art bird $185.00 |
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SIGNED CARVED SOAPSTONE CHINESE SCULPTURE FLOWER VASE PEN HOLDER W/ BIRD $40.99 |
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SERENE CHRIST~Soapstone SCULPTURE Hand Carved Art from $35.96 |
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ESKIMO SEAL CANOE Detailed Soapstone Carving Statue Figurine Sculpture $29.99 |
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CHINESE SOAPSTONE CARVING SCULPTURE STATUE OF DAMO Bodhidharma 11.5" TALL $1,589.99 |
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Mid Century Native SOAPSTONE TEAK Copper AL WOLF ESKIMO INUIT Hunter Sculpture $37.99 |
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Laughing Soapstone HIPPOS green stone carved figurines African Animal Sculptures $45.99 |
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Wolf Original Handmade Soapstone Owl Sculpture $59.99 |
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VINTAGE INUIT ESKIMO SOAPSTONE SEAL CARVING SCULPTURE $49.99 |
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1969 Stix Baer Fuller SBF Eskimo Soapstone Sculpture Ad $9.95 |
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A Wolf Original ~ The Wolf Sculptures ~ Baby Sea Lion Carved Soapstone Figure $21.99 |
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Black Soapstone Sculpture Signed African Art NASI $70.00 |
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Canada Native Eskimo Handcrafted Soapstone Carving Sculpture of a Beaver $35.00 |
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Buy Now New Soapstone Sculpture - Magnificent Soapstone Taj Mahal Sculpture $63.00 |
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Vintage Chinese Folk Art Soapstone Sculpture Desk Caddy Pencil Holder $39.95 |
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A Wolf Original The Wolf Sculptures Sea Lion Carved Soapstone Figurine 4 1/2" $7.50 |
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Beautiful Handcarved Soapstone Sculpture $47.00 |
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1986 Rick Lawrence Soapstone Sculpture of Bird $499.00 |
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Vintage Carved Soapstone ASIAN MAN Statue Sculpture 9" $44.00 |
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@SEA OTTER@ORIGINAL SCULPTURE@SOAP STONE@WOLF@CANADA@ $16.99 |
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Soapstone Mountain Sculpture Chinese Hillside $275.00 |
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Carved Soapstone Sculpture $25.00 |
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NR ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVED FIGURINE FISHERMAN QING SOAPSTONE figure sculpture $85.00 |
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Inuit Soapstone Sculpture by Ann Markossie - Man skinning seal $295.00 |
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Vintage Beaver Soapstone Carved Figure by Wolf Sculptures Canada Signed 'WE' $8.99 |
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Antique Chinese carved soap stone sculpture # 07834 $295.00 |
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Kisii Soapstone 8" Unity Sculpture - Black- African Art $12.00 |
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ANTIQUE AFRICAN SOAPSTONE ZULU WARRIOR FIGURINE Zimbabwean Matabele Sculpture $85.45 |
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DANCING BEAR by NOO ATSIAQ Inuit stone sculpture eskimo soapstone art carving $675.94 |
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BASKING SEALS by JOSIE IQALUQ Inuit sculpture eskimo soapstone art carving gifts $249.00 |
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Vintage INUIT Soapstone WALRUS Stone Carving Sculpture Old Unsigned $3.28 |
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CANADA ESKIMO ART SOAPSTONE SCULPTURE BIRD & SEAL SIGNED $9.99 |
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CHINESE SOAPSTONE SEAL CARVING SCULPTURE STATUE GREEN $2,178.99 |
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MINIATURE CAT SOAP STONE SCULPTURE HANDCARVED PERU ART $5.80 |
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ANTIQUE SOAPSTONE CARVING SCULPTURE ☆ FLOWERS with POT quality example $98.50 |
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Fox figurine sculpture, Handcrafted soapstone, Canada 1980s $10.00 |
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Prancing Pony - Rearing Horse Soapstone Carving Sculpture Figure Hand Carved $15.00 |
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Soapstone Carving Inuit Eskimo Art Sculpture BEAR $9.99 |
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Soapstone Sculptures Fish,Parrot & Frog Indoor Decor Figurines $5.99 |
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SEAL SOAPSTONE SCULPTURE by MICHAEL SCOTT, UNIQUE ART, 2006, FELTED BOTTOM $199.00 |
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Asian Jade, Agate, Quartz, Soapstone & other hardstones "Floral" Tree Sculpture $24.99 |
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Wolf original 2 Bear cub Soapstone Sculpture $6.99 |
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Vintage White Soapstone ELEPHANT Sculpture Figurine $14.99 |
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Old Carved Soapstone Asian Elephant Raised Trunk Tree Grove Sculpture $129.00 |
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A modern design soapstone sculpture $9.99 |
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BEAUTIFULLY COLORED ABSTRACT SOAPSTONE SCULPTURE $19.50 |
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VINTAGE INUIT HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE SCULPTURE OF IGLOO SCENE $19.99 |
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Wolf Original Beaver Chewing a Log Sculpture Hand Made Soapstone Figurine $11.99 |
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Wayne Sky Sculpture - Iroquois - Cayuga Tribe Carved Soapstone? $59.00 |
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Wolf Original Kayaking & Catching a Kiss Sculpture Hand Made Soapstone Figurine $24.99 |
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Wolf Original Beaver Sculpture Hand Made Soapstone Figurine $9.99 |
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Wolf Original Beaver on a Log Sculpture Hand Made Soapstone Figurine $14.99 |
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Wolf Original Beaver Standing Sculpture Hand Made Soapstone Figurine $11.99 |
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MONKEYS & FLOWERS-TWO SOAPSTONE SCULPTURES $75.00 |
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20.25" Chinese Carved White Soapstone or Italian Alabaster Sculpture of Scholar $549.00 |
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WOLF ORIGINAL HANDMADE SOAPSTONE OWL SCULPTURE NWOB $49.99 |
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Vintage Beaver Soapstone Carved Figure by Wolf Sculptures Canada Signed 'WE' $7.85 |
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Antique Pegasus Stone hand carved winged horse soapstone sculpture Jade green $31.99 |
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RARE CANADA CERTIFIED ESKIMO SCULPTURE FIGURINE INUIT SIGNED STANDING SOAPSTONE $580.00 |
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Kisii Soapstone 14" Sculpture hand carved by Kenya local artists - African Art $35.95 |
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art inuit soapstone carving walrus engraved,signed NOAH $81.00 |
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BASKING WALRUS by LIZZIE APPAQAQ Inuit sculpture eskimo soapstone art carving $249.95 |
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Black Owl by JOSIE IQALUQ Inuit sculpture eskimo soapstone art carving gifts $165.95 |
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DANCING BEAR by NOO ATSIAQ Inuit stone sculpture eskimo soapstone art carving $675.94 |
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SOAPSTONE SCULPTURE MOTHER & CHILD $45.00 |
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Hand Carved 3 Elephants Sculpture Soapstone Figurine $22.49 |
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Signed Moderist Soapstone Carved Stone Sculpture $175.00 |
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Contemporary Modernist Abstract Soapstone Sculpture / Statuette - Thinker - 6.5" $1.56 |
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Antique African Zimbabwe Green Soapstone Primitive Carving Sculpture $49.00 |
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Antique Chinese Soapstone Sculpture Floral Carving $475.00 |
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A Wolf Original Canada Baby Pup Otter Soapstone Sculpture Mini Figurine $9.99 |
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Vintage Chinese Japanese Asian Carved Stone Soapstone Sculpture Vase Floral Bird $9.99 |
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BEAUTIFUL CHINESE HAND CARVED SOAP STONE DRAGON SEAL STAMP SCULPTURE $19.99 |
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Handmade Gemstone Stone MACAW Parrot Bird Sculpture Figurine Agate Soapstone Art $53.00 |
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African Soapstone Sculpture $49.00 |
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ANTIQUE A. SANTINI SOAP STONE SCULPTURE YOUNG WOMEN GODDESS BUST ON BASE SIGNED $39.99 |
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Vintage Carved Soapstone Floral Bookend Sculpture $29.99 |
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SOAPSTONE GENUINE BESMO H/CARVED ELEPHANT SCULPTURE $14.13 |
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Soapstone Sculpture Figurine.(POLARBEAR W/ ARROWHEAD) $10.00 |
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Soapstone/Stone Sculpture Carving Figurine.(WILDCAT) $10.00 |
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Soapstone/Stone Sculpture Carving Figurine.(Bear ?) $10.00 |
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Soapstone/Stone Sculpture Carving Figurine.(Bear ?) $10.00 |
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Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture of Water Buffalo $149.00 |
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INUIT CANADIAN CARVING SOAP STONE SCULPTURE ESKIMO WITH SLED DOGS NUVUK CANADA $9.99 |
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Rare Old Antique Asian Chinese Soapstone Sculpture Figure Lao TSE China~Signed $9.99 |
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RARE! VINTAGE INUIT SOAP STONE CARVED ESKIMO HUNTER SLED CHILD SCULPTURE FIGURE $6.50 |
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WE Wolf Otter Mother Baby Sculpture Soapstone Carving Figurine Inuit Signed MINT $20.00 |
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Soapstone Carved Design Chess Set Sculpture Figure Home Decor Art Collector Gift $62.95 |
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Soap Stone Signed Abstact Stylised Sculpture $99.99 |
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Unique Vintage HORSE carved SOAPSTONE sculpture spotted "paint" southwestern $24.99 |
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Vintage Chinese Soap Stone Hand Carved Vase Sculpture $121.11 |
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As'Art Kenya Frog Hand Carved Kisii Soapstone Sculpture - Solid and Heavy! $79.99 |
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Hand Carved Steatite Egyptian Cat Figurine, Soapstone Figure, Feline Sculpture $29.00 |
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Hand Carved Steatite Rabbit Figurine, Soapstone Figure, Bunny, Stone Sculpture $29.00 |
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SCULPTURE SOAPSTONE RASTAMAN WARRIOR SHONA ART AFRICA $195.00 |
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Hand Carved Steatite Camel Figurine, Soapstone Figure, Egypt, Stone Sculpture $29.00 |
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Hand Carved African Kisii Stone Elephant Sculpture, Soapstone Figure, Figurine $49.00 |
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Greenland 103 Block on FDC Soapstone Sculpture $9.00 |
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Inukshuk Inuit sculpture eskimo art carving stone soapstone $164.36 |
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Large Antique Chinese Soapstone Sculpture Carving $895.00 |
