7" Diving Bear by Kelly Etidloie *Hand Stand*Inuit art: Diving Bear Inuit Artist: Kellyapik Etidloie Size: 7" across (5. 5" vertical), 6" wide, 6" deep Community: Cape Dorset, NU 1 22 Stone: Serpentine id: jl 16651igjy Magnificent Colour! Are all bear carvings the same? What makes one more alluring than the other? This is a diving bear standing on both his front paws in a hand stand. I love how his feet are pulled up and his very ample rump are held high in the air. This top heavy posture shows

Many carvers are unable to access their stone and are receiving Government of Canada CERB financial support

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Inuit Artist: Johnny Qavavau

His small dancing bears are some of the most fascinating sculptures because he always carves with humour AND originality

This is a multi medium piece

The outstanding movements in this piece create an exciting and positive energy

Jimmy Iqaluq likes to experiment and indulges us by carving many different northern creatures

Don't you think he is showing off

Jimmy is a quiet

The mirror finish is warm and enticing

The Dene beading artists in the Northwest Territories are designing soft sueded gloves which are bejewelled with magnificent patterns of beads that are sought after internationally

The facial features are alluring