Wooden Inuit Boy with Canoe – Montessori & Waldorf – Handmade

Made with love from sketch to finish by Noelino Toys artists, this original design is inspired by the real Inuit people and their rich cultural traditions. Not only is this toy a work of art, but it also develops children's creativity and imagination. As your child plays with the detailed wooden figurine, they can imagine themselves paddling through icy waters, fishing and exploring the great outdoors. This set includes an Inuit boy with umiak, and it fits perfectly with our other wooden I

Each piece is carved from a single block of solid ash wood, hand-sanded and painted in layers. The finish is olive oil: natural, protective and gentle on the wood grain. No plastic components. Small variations in colour and grain are a natural characteristic of handmade production — not defects.

Open-ended wooden figurines work best when children are given time, space and freedom to direct their own play. There is no right way to use them — they become whatever the child needs them to be.

Part of our Human Characters collection. Pairs with our igloo and Arctic playscapes. Browse the full Characters & Figures range.

Height: 7.8 cm ; Width: 4.4 cm ; Depth 4 cm (3.07 x 1.73 x 1.57 inches)

Solid ash wood. Hand-painted with water-based, non-toxic paints in multiple layers. Finished with olive oil. No plastic components. Made in conformity with the European toy safety standard EN 71. Small variations in colour and grain are a natural characteristic of handmade production — not defects. Each piece is unique.

Cultural figurines introduce children to ways of living radically different from their own — built on respect for nature, community and tradition. Playing with these figures sparks questions about climate, food, shelter and community that open children's understanding of human diversity naturally and respectfully.