8" Moose by Peter K. *Musings II* Inuit print

8" Moose by Peter K. *Musings II* Inuit printInuit art: Moose Inuit Artist: Peter K. Size: 8" long, 6"tall, 4" wide Community: Iqaluit, NU 20 Stone: Alabaster id: d 7738abhjy I love this moose. I don't believe I have ever seen an Inuit carver fashion a moose. This sculpture is beguiling. It is a partnership of traditional realism (ie. it looks like a real moose) and comedy. The large staring eyes and the slight underbite gives the moose a cartoonish personality. This piece reminds me of

was 5 years ago from artist Esau Kripanik

You marvel at the beauty of the piece

His bear can be found in several episodes

This is his beautifully rendered Polar Bear on an Ice Floe

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Size: 10" tall

it is also highly expressive and energetic

Toonoo Sharky (1970 - )

All of these maestros are sought after for their interpretation of the spirit of the bear

he has chosen a beautiful lime green stone

I find myself holding my breath silently encouraging them to be strong

we have only seen two big black bears like this in our gallery