9" Diving Bear by Ottokie Samayualie *Comic Relief* Above $1000 Famed artist Henry Evaluarjuk (1923-2007)

Famed artist Henry Evaluarjuk (1923-2007) was born in Igloolik and although he has lived in various communities throughout the Arctic

He has carved three very large bear carvings which are one of a kind

Ningeocheak’s ability to carve complexity into Curious Owl is a reflection of his exceptional talent

He is gifted

Ottokie's favourite subject is the polar bear

9" Diving Bear by Ottokie Samayualie *Comic Relief* Above $1000 Famed artist Henry Evaluarjuk (1923-2007)Inuit art: Diving Bear Inuit Artist: Ottokie Samayualie Size: 8. 5 across, 6" tall, 5" deep, 7 lbs. Community: Cape Dorset, NU 21 Stone: Serpentine id: dfa 6086MabjjyRED Ottokie's claim to fame is his 2, 3 and sometimes 4 way dancing bears. A dancing bear is able to balance on one foot, two feet, three or all four feet. I have so much respect and admiration for any carver who can create any form of a dancing bear. Ottokie and Mosesee Pootoogook are