5" Walking Bear by Quaraq Nungusuitok *Bailey* Inuit print Inuit Artist: Isaaci Petaulassie

Inuit Artist: Isaaci Petaulassie

This is a gorgeous balanced Inukshuk done in a striking deep black argelite stone

Ruben has placed an Inuk woman holding a beluga whale

Can you imagine the talking points this sculpture would invite if it were in your collection

The medium he uses is the “mother of pearl” portion of seashells unique to Arctic Bay

5" Walking Bear by Quaraq Nungusuitok *Bailey* Inuit print Inuit Artist: Isaaci PetaulassieInuit art: Walking Bear Inuit Artist: Quaraq Nungusuitok Size: 5" long, 3" high, 2. 5" deep Community: Cape Dorset, NU 10 22 Stone: Serpentine id: dfa N6147Qbhjy What I am attracted to with Quaraqs Walking bears is their long angular necks and heads and their often ample hind ends. Maybe they are preparing for hibernation? Quaraq is a Cape Dorset carver and the Cape Dorset aesthetic is "realism" and a bit of humour. This means the bear looks like a