Soapstone is a common material used in Indigenous stone art. Soapstone is a soft stone that is easy to carve, making it a popular choice for carvers in the North where it exists in abundance. The Inuit people are known for their soapstone carvings, which often depict animals like bears, seals, and whales. Soapstone carvings have been a part of Inuit culture for thousands of years dating back to the prehistoric period.
