West Baffin Eskimo Co-Operative

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Established in 1959, West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative has enjoyed an international reputation for the exquisite prints, drawings and carvings created by its Inuit artist members. The cooperative works with many talented Inuit artists; its art is exhibited and sold locally and internationally.

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