11" Dancing Green Bear by Samonie Shaa Below $1000

11" Dancing Green Bear by Samonie Shaa Below $1000Inuit art: Dancing Bear Inuit Artist: Samonie Shaa Size: 11" across (10" vertical), 6" wide, 5" deep Community: Cape Dorset, NU Stone: Serpentine id: dfa 8302Labjjy This is a monumental piece done in a stone that I rarely get a chance to see. The rich emerald green stone is the cornerstone of this magnificent work by Pootoogook. Both the vibrancy and purity of the green stone create a tenuous dilemma from within; though the overall intensity allows

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Believe me when I tell you that I have been privileged to see thousands of dancing bears over my career

Night & Day

It is a piece that will stand the test of time and make its way into the archives of Inuit art

They offer unflinching depictions of social ills that have impacted northern communities and reflect the belief that humans must live in balance with and respect all living things

but it is his affinity with the dancing bear that has captured the imagination of collectors

For a selection of over 100 inukshuks to choose from

his ability to fashion this ocular miracle with bravado and panache

This sculpture measures 2" x 5

so he started off making something a little easier

Each of the big seals measures 3 1/8" long

Manasie is not just an elite Master Carver