6" Dancing Bear by Johnny Papigatook paintings A sculpture of this magnitude

A sculpture of this magnitude is deserving of undivided attention and reflection

The refinement and polish are also beautifully composed

The tenacious exuberance of this piece is manifest in the contrast between the spectre of the white stone and the pale yellow inlaid eyes

Each strand of hair on the underbelly and the back fringe is meticulously and patiently chiselled with obvious care

Pale Loon is typical of the art that was popular in this community circa 1950s

6" Dancing Bear by Johnny Papigatook paintings A sculpture of this magnitudeInuit art: Dancing Bear Inuit Artist: Johnny Papigatook Size: 7" high, 4" wide, 3" deep Community: Cape Dorset, NU Stone: Serpentine id: jl 18497cijy This sophisticated blotched stone gives this piece prominence and bravado. Papigatook's love of the animal shines through both in his art and his words. Rather than carving realistic replicas of bears, this artist chooses to capture the animal's essence; its bearlike character. Papigatokss bears almost