[2][3] His father Johnny Inukpuk was an artist; Charlie was the eldest son.
[2][4] He learned to carve as a teenager, from watching his father and other local artists.
[2][3] His sculptures are often of local animals (including bears), kayaks, and mothers with children.
[3] He also carved heads for dolls that his wife, Elisapee Inukpuk, would make.
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