7" Dancing Bear by Moe Pootoogook "Merriment"Inuit art: Dancing Bear Inuit Artist: Mosesee Pootoogook Size: 6. 5" tall, 3. 5" wide, 2" deep Community: Cape Dorset, NU 1 22 Stone: Serpentine id: dfa 6848Jbfjy Magnificent Movement! Like so many of Pootoogooks small Dancing subjects, this jolly bear appears to be enjoying himself immensely. This bear is full of energy and joy! I am particularly drawn to his exaggerated black claws on his oversized paws and feet. The yellow brown mottled stone is

2 seconds I knew this carving was coming with me

his feet silently paddling underneath the water

and the return on this small investment is a lifetime of joy and endless smiles

the jet black stone is mirror like

The serpentinite stone so common to Gjoa Haven is the perfect medium for this popular Arctic mammal

This regal sitting bear is one of the first pieces Paul carved since recovering his health

This piece deserves its own showcase cabinet

Tapaungai Niviaqsi

Every Inuit art collection benefits from a mixture of colours

The fisherman sits in his kayak and is adorned with his spears

side by side and obviously enjoying each other's company

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