7" Bear and Seal by Joseph Suqslaq Inuit paintings

7" Bear and Seal by Joseph Suqslaq Inuit paintingsInuit art: Bear and Seal Inuit Artist: Joseph Suqslaq Size: 7" across (6" horizontal), 4" deep, 2" tall Community: Gjoa Haven, NU Material: Stone medium Fieldstone id: c 031 The craftsmanship of this bear and seal are absolutely divine. As a curator of the gallery, I am particularly drawn to carvings that are made from mixed media. This one in particular is made from two different stones that contrast splendidly together. He is hunting, scenting with

the pale green gray stone and second the large square shoulders

I have had the honour of having in my gallery many outstanding sculptures

SEALSKIN USED FOR MITTS

Size: 11" high (10" vertical)

His sculptures are full of life

Because loons mate for life

and Markosie Papigatok all of whom are sought after for their interpretation of the bear spirit

AGGAUJA (SPIRIT'S HAND)

Charlie surprises us with the "hidden demon" spirit of this shaman's face

Size: 4" tall

This carving is signed and comes with the Igloo Tag of Authenticity

Once the snow thaws