7" Standng Bear by Louie Makittuq Gjoa Haven *Spirited* Inuit paintings Danish royal family’s collection

Danish royal family’s collection

I believe Joe Jaw is the only Inuit artist today that is carving these lavish extra large sculptures

Collectors are always waiting for the next Tim Pee bear to come into the gallery

AULAJIJAKKA (THINGS I REMEMBER)

striding bear

7" Standng Bear by Louie Makittuq Gjoa Haven *Spirited* Inuit paintings Danish royal family’s collectionInuit art: Standing Bear Inuit Artist: Louie Makittuq Size: 6. 5" high, 3" wide, 2" deep Community: Gjoa Haven, NU 21 Stone: Serpentinite id: c 135 I love the simplicity and innocence of this Louie Makittuq carving. This dark green bear has all the character and spirit of a larger piece but on a smaller scale. So many of us are drawn to miniatures. We are fascinated by how an artist can create something so small and be so accurate. This is not a