5" Walking Bear by Joanassie Takpangai *Inquisitive* Inuit paintings He became more serious about

He became more serious about carving in his late 20's and carves today when he is not out hunting

Kellypalik has followed his innovative spirit and created this stunning beauty

Dorset ID#: 12-21

a hooked nose

This bear measures 18" long

5" Walking Bear by Joanassie Takpangai *Inquisitive* Inuit paintings He became more serious aboutInuit art: Walking Bear Inuit Artist: Joanassie Takpangai Size: 5" long, 2. 5" tall, 2" deep Community: Cape Dorset, NU 19 Stone: Serpentine id: j NAL67601dgj At first glance, this exquisite black bear seems to have been carved in the realistic style. But many of the features of the bear are more suggested and not well defined. The upshot of this carving style is that the carving looks modern and somewhat abstract. The black stone enhances the