The early 1950s became a period of great artistic experimentation in Arctic communities as more and more Inuit tried their hands at carving. Early efforts from Nunavik are particularly interesting as many artists explored how inlays could enhance or embellish their stone works. Faces carved from ivory, bone, antler, or stone (and often detailed with ink) provided lifelike contrast when set into dark stone figures. To depict the decorative touches seen on Inuit clothing, some carvers ingeniously pressed soap into grooves carved into their works, as is the case here. The Inukjuak or Sanikiluaq artist who carved this Fisherman successfully integrated multiple materials (including ivory for the lovely fish) to create a visually striking and highly appealing sculpture.