7" Striding Bear by Allan Sheutiapik *Foraging* painting 1994 Small Sculptures by Great

1994 Small Sculptures by Great Artists III

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**One of the nicest carvings we at the gallery have ever received in our entire 12 years of existence

If you share my very visceral reaction to this piece

The stone is gently freckled with white which gives texture to the narwhals' hides

7" Striding Bear by Allan Sheutiapik *Foraging* painting 1994 Small Sculptures by GreatInuit art: Striding Bear Inuit Artist: Allan Sheutiapik Size: 7" long, 3" high, 2. 5" wide Community: Iqaluit, NU 20 Stone: Serpentine id: b 26856dfjy Allan always finds the most mesmerizing stone from which to carve his popular bears. This bear is a rich apple green. You find yourself lost in its vibrancy. Our bear is prowling through the woods perhaps in search of a place to sleep. Allan's bears are perfectly carved. Every angle and every curve is