Inukshuk Postcard

Inukshuk (also spelled inuksuk) is a figure made of piled stones or boulders constructed to communicate with humans throughout the Arctic. Traditionally constructed by the Inuit, inuksuit are integral to Inuit culture and are often intertwined with representations of Canada and the North. Inuksuit are placed throughout the Arctic landscape acting as "helpers" to the Inuit. Among their many practical functions, they are used as hunting and navigational aids, coordination points and message centres. In addition to their earthly functions, certain inuksuk-like figures have spiritual connotations, and are objects of veneration, often marking the spiritual landscape of the Inummariit — the Inuit who know how to survive on the land living in their traditional way. Source: http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/inuksuk-inukshuk/ Photo taken at Ferryland, NL, Canada. If you like this artwork, please visit: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/inukshuk-zinvolle-art.html