Inuit Ivory and Bone Carvings

Although most of the Inuit art carvings produced from the Arctic north are made from stone, there are pieces which are made from animal bone including ivory, whalebone and antler. More details and examples can be found in our Inuit Art Materials article.

Here are some pieces.

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Inuit Carvings Made From Caribou Antler--

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Inuit Bone Carving

Bone sections from whale and walrus are commonly used for Inuit carvings. These pieces can be created from shoulder and spinal areas of the animal's skeletons. The tusks of the walrus are also used for creating some interesting pieces with lots of detail as shown by the examples below.