5" Walking Bear by Malitu Akesuk *Vanilla Bean* Inuit Painting Palaya Qiatsuq was born in

Palaya Qiatsuq was born in Cape Dorset and began carving around 1977

I love their fish tale feet and their Mermaid legs

This carver shows his love and knowledge about the animals that inspire him

Squawking Bird demands that the viewer recognize not only Toonoo Sharky’s profound technical skills but his magical ability to tease out the spiritual energy from the heart and souls of his creatures

Killiktee has positioned the bird with spread wings and hunched over with his head down and tilted

5" Walking Bear by Malitu Akesuk *Vanilla Bean* Inuit Painting Palaya Qiatsuq was born inInuit art: Walking Bear Inuit Artist: Malitu Akesuk Size: 5" wide, 2. 5" tall Community: Cape Dorset, NU 06 23 Stone: Marble id: jl 19643bdjyNAL Vanilla Bean is a juvenile Polar bear practicing his ice walking. It's tricky keeping your balance on the uneven, slippery surface. He keeps his head up so he can also test his ability to sniff the air and detect food and his Mom. An adult Polar bear can pick up scent miles away! Malitu's Vanilla Bear will