5" Walking Bear by Joanassie Takpangai *Inquisitive* paintings After years of research

After years of research

And for his loyalty to his master

This sculpture is an one of Pits’ most desired pieces

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5" Walking Bear by Joanassie Takpangai *Inquisitive* paintings After years of researchInuit 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