7" Standng Bear by Louie Makittuq Gjoa Haven *Spirited* Inuit paintings Since then

Since then

the embroidery of her feathers and her perfect proportions are the foundations of her exquisite beauty

Serpentite is the predominant stone in the remote Gjoa Haven region

striding bear

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

7" Standng Bear by Louie Makittuq Gjoa Haven *Spirited* Inuit paintings Since thenInuit 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