3" Green Dancing Bear by Adamie Mathewsie paintings When it graced the cover

When it graced the cover of the Inuit Art Quarterly’s Spring 2017 edition

The slits carved into the goggles shield the eyes from the sun while allowing the Inuit to see just enough

Joseph’s bear is a MUST for a magical and well-rounded collection

The movements of this piece are formidable

3" Green Dancing Bear by Adamie Mathewsie paintings When it graced the coverInuit art: Dancing Bear Inuit Artist: Adamie Mathewsie Size: 3" tall, 3" wide Community: Cape Dorset, NU Stone: Serpentine id: dfa AL6051Oabjy Small bears are one of the quintessential pieces of Inuit art. People are drawn to small objects, perhaps as a subconscious return to the innocence of childhood. Small bears, in particular, are enchanting. I never have enough of them on hand for my clients. Their spirit is all encompassing. Such a small being