Arviat

The stone of Arviat (formerly Eskimo Point) is probably the least naturalistic of all Inuit art, with little surface elegance or detail. While work from this community may appear crude to some, it has considerable emotional power. As the local steatite is quite hard, most artist employ considerable economy of line. By far the most common subjects are family or maternal scenes. 

In contrast, antler carvings from this community are whimsical, portraying birds and other animals, games and hunting scenes. Like many works in antler from other Inuit communities, they have great folk art appeal.