3” Dancing Bear by Markoosie Papigatok *Chestnut* Inuit paintings Size: 9" across (Beak to

Size: 9" across (Beak to Tail)

coordination points and message centers (eg they might indicate where food is stored)

Did you know at this time of year (April to June) is when the Inuit go Ice fishing

I love the unapologetic panache of this piece

Dorset ID#: 14-08

3” Dancing Bear by Markoosie Papigatok *Chestnut* Inuit paintings Size: 9" across (Beak toInuit art: Dancing Bear Inuit Artist: Markoosie Papigatok Size: 3. 5" high, 2" deep, 2" deep Community: Cape Dorset, NU 5 23 Stone: Serpentine id: dfa 7298Qagjy Magnificent Movement! Chubby Dancing bears bring to mind our cherished childhood Teddy bears. Chestnut is a spirited Dancer. His nose is directed high into the sky as he balances his sturdy body on his right foot. Markoosie has chosen this exquisite and somewhat unusual mottled brown and gold