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Capturing the light of the Midnight Sun. Stained Glass Snowshoes are a beautiful item to display in any window. The stained glass snowshoes for sale at the Gallery of the Midnight Sun at made for us by Manitoba artist, George Feiber. His fine work and careful choice of glass create treasured works of glass art. In addition, the Gallery of the Midnight Sun also offers many smaller pieces of stained glass suncatchers with Northern themes such as Loons, Inukshuks and dreamcatchers.
Traditional clothing is a big part of Northern Culture. Many garments are decorated with elaborate beadwork or intricate piecework patterns. Seal Skin with Fox Fur trim jacket. By Rannva Designs, Iqaluit. Pangnirtung Weaving Studios, Pangnirturn, Nunavut.
Wallhangings vary greatly in appearance and design. Like much Inuit Art, the resourceful artists use available materials whether it be duffle felting, hides, wools or furs. Most commonly, Inuit wallhanging are sewn on thick felt duffle, the same material used in kamiks and otherwear clothing. In these pieces, imagery and scenes are appliquéd onto the duffle or embroidery floss hand stitches. Seal Skin on trade cloth backing.
Walrus Ivory is one of the most precious arctic commodities. Most of the Walrus Ivory in the arctic comes from around the Nunavut community of Hall Beach. Ivory tusks are objects of beauty and are often displayed intact. Carvers utilize the creamy white ivory to make a vast array of beautiful objects ranging from carvings to jewellery. Walrus Skull with Ivory Tusks and Baculum. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.