Soap Stone - Terwilliger's Gifts - Canadian Made

Soapstone is actually a Mineral found in abundance north of Hudson's Bay - on Baffin Island. On the southwestern end of Baffin Island is a simi-circular piece of land called Fox Pen on the southern tip of this land one finds CAPE DORSET facing the Hudson Strait.
Another, and equally interesting area of Canada's far north is NUNAVUT - located north of Manitoba's northern border, a portion of Nunavut dips down to the cold waters of Hudson's Bay.

The Inuit of both Cape Dorset and Nunavut produce wonderful life-like sculptures in soapstone of the animals and birds that form
the lifeblood of their existence.

The Canadian Government - in an attempt to protect the Inuit of these regions from those who might take advantage of the fact that these talented peoples are not well educated - has set firm prices on each piece of soapstone art which has been hand carved by the residence of Cape Dorset and Nunavut in order to provide these peoples with a lucrative outlet for their talent, and thus an avenue to help themselves achieve their dreams and goals.

We invite you to visit Terwilliger's Gifts at 675 Main St., Penticton B.C., Canada in order to view many pieces of excellent soapstone art. Each is an original. A wonderful Canadian memento or gift for that special graduate, corporate executive or friend who appreciates the talent and the hours involved in the production of these beautiful pieces.

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Standing Bear Artist Tim Pee of Cape Dorset 10" long X 5" high $740.00 this soapstone is predominantly black with small amounts of green and gold throughout.	Diving Bear Artist Noo Tukiki of Cape Dorset $ 490.00 This soapstone is predominantly dark green.	Loon Artist Simeonie Lgaluk from Sanikluag, Nunavit 8" long X 3" wide $ 88.00	Eagle in Flight Artist Josie Ohaytook from Sanikluag, Nunavit 12" high X 7" wide $360.00 This soapstone is predominantly gray.
Sleek Loon Artist - Johnassie Eyaituk from Sanikluag, Nunavit $170.00 This piece is predominantly gray	Walking Bear Artist - Kakee Peter from Cape Dorset 6" long X 3 3/4" high $ 170.00 This soapstone is Black in colour	Loons on the Lake Artist - Simeonie Iqalvq from Sanikluag, Nunavit $135.00 This soapstone is 3 pieces which are permanently fixed - Two loons, and the lake.

INUKSHUKS

The Inukshuk
( pronounced in-ook-shook )

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Inukshuk ( pronounced in-ook-shook) is an Inuit word meaning " In the image of man".
Found in "Canada's far northern regions, these rock sculptures were built by the inuit and served a variety of purposes. For the travelers in a barren landscape, the Inukshuk served as a guide post -- a silent messenger showing the correct path to follow. Some would have a longer arm indicating the direction to travel. Others had a hole in the centre -- a traveler looking through the hole would see another inukshuk in the far distance, thereby knowing the path to take. An Inukshuk on a river bank would mark a safe fording spot. Inukshuks were also used to mark a campsite or special spiritual place. Building a series of inukshuks in a " V " formation, the Inuit used them to aid with the caribou hunt. The Inuit of Cape Dorset and Nunavit have reproduced these interesting and unique guide posts in their soapstone carvings. An Inukshuk is a wonderful gift for the graduate, or the executive on his/her way up the corporate ladder. A guide post for life !

Terwilliger's gifts offers numerous Inukshuks of different colours and styles -- some made of actual small smooth stones, and others of carved soapstone in various colours. We invite you to come in to Terwilliger's Gifts - 675 Main St., Penticton. B.C.

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Soapstone Inukshuk Artist - Pootoogoou Ashevau from Taloyoak 5" High X 3" wide X 1" thick $150.00 Predominately Black		Soapstone Inukshuk Artist - Etulu Kenoyuk from Cape Dorset 4 1/2" high X 4" wide X 1 1/2" thick $110.00 Predominately Green 4