4" Walking Bear by Moe Pootoogook *Jakey*Inuit art: Walking Bear Inuit Artist: Mosesee (Moe) Pootoogook Size: 4" long, 3" high Community: Cape Dorset, NU 02 23 Stone: Serpentine id: dfa N6960Qagjy Mini Masterpiece! Sweet Movement! Is your heart melting as you look at this precious Pootoogook Walking bear? Jakey is young and tentative. His vulnerability makes you want to reach out and protect him. His dark brown colour is dappled with large deposit of orange and light green. His extended

Large deep nostrils

It couldn't be more perfect

It's not always easy

NATSINIAQTI (SEAL HUNTER)

The light color allows the viewer to see every enchanting line and detail of this captivating piece

diving and walking

For larger sized walking bears

The curves are exceptional The dark black stone adds a beautiful clash between modernism and traditional style

WAYFARER is an simple elegant swan

PROVENANCE: This is the very last available sculpture from the Late and Legendary Axangayuk Shaa

They seem a bit concerned

It reflects the extraordinary carving bravado of this 73-year-old artist