Leo Mukjunik Miniature Black Stone Bird deals and Face - Vintage Inuit Carving

An intriguing miniature vintage black stone carving of bird and face by Inuit artist Leo Mukjunik from the community of Arviat.

Leo is a contemporary Inuit artist known for his semi-abstract designs and faces carvings. He works in this black stone instead of the basalt more commonly seen from Arviat.

Lovely "rest in the palm of your hand" piece.

Artist name signed on bottom.

Weight: approx. 45 grams 9 5.1 ounces)

Dimensions: approx. SIZE 3.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 in. (8.9 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm.)

Toonie shown for size comparison, not included.



About the Artist

Leo Mukjunik is an up-and-coming artist known for his semi abstract designs and faces carvings. He is also a musician.

Recent national and international exhibitions include:

- Venice architecture biennale - Arctic Adaptations

- "Northern Exposures" held by Galerie SAW Gallery



About the Community
Arviat is an Inuit hamlet (formerly known as Eskimo Point until 1 June 1989). The community is one of the most southerly and accessible Inuit communities in Nunavut.

It is located on the western shores of Hudson Bay, approximately 200km north of Churchill, Manitoba. Arviat is almost the geographical centre of Canada. Arviat's population in 2021 was 2,657.

Arviat is framed in by several large barrenland rivers and surrounded by rolling tundra. It is sometimes described as an intriguing land rich in wildlife, a gently rolling landscape dotted with lakes and ponds, and steeped in Inuit culture.

Many types of wildlife are abundant. Within the vicinity of Arviat, polar bears, millions of migratory birds, beluga whales, and caribou are often spotted.

Arviat is well known around the Arctic for its artists and strong their artistic qualities, often working in a minimalist style in the local basalt. It is a thriving community with many talented musicians such as Susan Aglukark, a well known musician; Simon "Johnny Cash of the deals North" Sigyariaq; the band Uniaqtuq, and many others.