3.5" Gleeful Dancing Bear by Adamie Mathewsie paintings

3.5" Gleeful Dancing Bear by Adamie Mathewsie paintingsInuit art: Dancing Bear Inuit Artist: Adamie Mathewsie Size: 4" tall, 2" wide Community: Cape Dorset, NU Stone: Serpentine id: dfa AL6047Oijy Small bears are one of the true treasures of Inuit carving. People are drawn to small objects, perhaps as a subconscious return to the innocence of childhood. I usually think of small bears as being six inches or less. Within this group, are the mini bears. This Mathewsie bear is small in stature but his appeal

He has carved three very large bear carvings which are one of a kind

- Biography of the artist

The Count of Monte Cristo

Jimmy’s scenes are portrayals of historical events

Although he wanders the Arctic tundra battle weary

The spirit of this rabbit is pure exuberance

I study them

Size: 22" across

NOO ATSIAQ (1985- )

Our dancing bear is poised forever in this seemingly impossible position

Manasie never fails to bring me the most spectacular carvings and this bear is one of the nicest pieces I have had the honour to hold in my gallery

Old and wise