5" Walking Bear by Allan Sheutiapik *Rambling in the Woods* paintings Dorset ID#: 03-04

Dorset ID#: 03-04

Like all of Koonark's creations

Very few artists reach this status

they have an extra depth and beauty

It demonstrates the extraordinary carving bravado of this 72 year old artist

5" Walking Bear by Allan Sheutiapik *Rambling in the Woods* paintings Dorset ID#: 03-04Inuit art: Walking Bear Inuit Artist: Allan Sheutiapik Size: 5" long, 3" high, 2" wide Community: Cape Dorset, NU Material: Serpentine id: b 26864chjy Allan Sheutiapik understands how to build a bear. Take one ample backside, add muscular legs. Make the back legs longer than the front. Attach a square muzzle to a box shaped skull. Make the face dangerous but friendly at the same time. Now comes THE most important part. Add "delight". The bear could be