3" Dark Happy Dancing Bear by Johnny PapigatookInuit art: Dancing Bear Inuit Artist: Johnny Papigatook Size: 3" Tall, 2. 5" Wide Community: Cape Dorset, NU Stone: Serpentine id: dfa 6544Nadjy Papigatooks compact creatures have a contemporary connection to art and design. A modern sentiment is echoed in the Dancing bears open posture and in the dynamic colours of the stone. The choice of the electric apple green stone suggests modernity. The deep chocolate stone is perhaps more traditional but the

he has chosen a piece of argilite stone in a very rare light green

Size: 7" beak to tail (6" vertical)

went viral on the Inuit art scene

This is just one of many creations the Inuit came up with which greatly showcase their ingenuity and resourcefulness

I also admire the movement and sophistication

which makes it a true gallery / exhibition piece

This bear is the quintessential Nuna Parr Bear

This is the highest quality premium piece that you will ever see in Inuit art

Dorset ID#: 04S-08

Lithograph 1989

Provenance: This is a very rare colored serpentine stone

I particularly admire the tusks which add a wonderful contrast to the beautiful aqua green stone