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Inukshuk was used by the Inuit, Inupiat, Yupik, Kalaallit,  or other people who are from Arctic region of North America. Inukshuk is an inuit word which means “stone man that points the way” or you are in a right path”. Inukshuk was used as many navigational aids. It showed coordination points. Inukshuk can be found these days as a decoration in our house ­ garden, bathroom, or in front of our house. Placing an inukshuk is not only for beauty and art purposes, but also for showing the direction. 

Shapes Of Inukshuk

Inukshuk : Learn About Inukshuk
An Inukshuk can be very large or small. It depends on its purpose. Each shape of an Inukshuk represents its function. In short, there are many shapes of Inukshuk, because there are many functions of inukshuk. Inukshuk is built of any kind of stones. The arrangement of the stones itself shows the function. For example, a long stone which represents a leg or arm may indicate a navigational aids. It shows us a certain direction. An Inukshuk that has no leg or arm indicates a place of foods. Although Inukshuk is a work by people from Arctic region of America, Inukshuk Canada is probably the most popular one.

Functions Of Inukshuk

There were many functions of Inukshuk when it was used by the inuits. One, it was used as navigational aids to show coordinate points or to guide you to a certain way. Two, to mark a place which is memorial for something (for example, a beloved person). Three, to indicate migration routes, or to show the location of foods.
If you want to have an unique decoration for your house or office, an Inukshuk can be an option. Inukshuk these days is not only as a symbol of ancient culture. Its art is still considered beautiful. It is important to keep a culture. Therefore, we can reflect Inuit work by an Inukshuk

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