4" Dancing Bear by Adamie MathewsieInuit art: Dancing Bear Inuit Artist: Adamie Mathewsie Size: 4" tall, 2" wide Community: Cape Dorset, NU Stone: Serpentine id: dfa AL6047Oijy Small bears are one of the quintessential pieces of Inuit art. People are drawn to small objects, perhaps as a subconscious return to the innocence of childhood. Small bears, in particular, are enchanting. I never have enough of them on hand for my clients. Their spirit is all encompassing. Such a small being

as if the sculpture is deep in thought

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It has a very graceful disposition

Dorset ID#: 12-10

“Joe Jaw has a unique personal connection with the polar bear on many levels

1995 Inuit Mythology

This is our glow-in-the-dark bear

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His facial features are intricately carved

Hardly a threat

Some of the bears appear to be practising martial arts which would make them a perfect gift for the yellow

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