7" Striding Bear by Allan Sheutiapik *Through the Woods* Inuit paintings Artist: Johnny Manning

Artist: Johnny Manning

There are no distinct claws or toes

you are likely to appreciate the carvings of Mosesee Pootoogook and Johnny Papigatook

The visage of the dark marble stone is striking to its very core

Warrior stance

7" Striding Bear by Allan Sheutiapik *Through the Woods* Inuit paintings Artist: Johnny ManningInuit art: Striding Bear Inuit Artist: Allan Sheutiapik Size: 7" long, 3" high, 2. 5" wide Community: Iqaluit, NU 20 Stone: Serpentine id: b 27201dfjy Allan Sheutiapik is one of my A list carvers of small to medium walking, striding and dancing bears. Each of his bears is a character, with its own personality and its little quirks. This fellow is a bear's bear. He strides with determination and fearlessness. The colour and markings of the stone is