5” Walking Bear by Louie Uttaq *Lost in Thought* Inuit paintings Inuit art: owl

Inuit art: owl

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(Is this majestic animal listening to the ground for approaching hoofbeats

Juxtapose the quiet deliberate movements he so skillfully carves into his sculptures

5” Walking Bear by Louie Uttaq *Lost in Thought* Inuit paintings Inuit art: owlInuit art: Walking Bear Inuit Artist: Louie Uttaq Size: 4. 5" long, 4. 5 high, 3 wide Community: Gjoa Haven, NU 21 Stone: Serpentinite id: c 116 There are many carving styles. Some are meticulous in their detail. Some are abstract. Then there is the simple and straightforward style. Louie Uttaq has carved this inquisitive bear with love and care. I love the random green flecks in the black stone. The bear sculpture is more visually interesting like a