8" Walking Bear by Kelly Ashoona *White Charcoal* Inuit print The carving is polished to

The carving is polished to a mirror shine with beautiful proportions and lines throughout

Ottokie has created this sculpture that not only dances but stands leaning to one side which makes his balancing act even more difficult to achieve

Inuit Artist: George Emikotalluk

I love the square geometric heads that Kelly places on his pieces

He is a large bear with the biggest grin on his face

8" Walking Bear by Kelly Ashoona *White Charcoal* Inuit print The carving is polished toInuit art: Walking Bear Inuit Artist: Kelly Ashoona Size: 7. 5" long, 4" tall, 4" deep Community: Cape Dorset, NU Stone: Serpentine id: ndc 209 1268315ggjy I love walking bears. I love the idea that as the viewer, we are privileged to catch this magnificent creature in a quiet moment. Quietly observing this animal is as real as it gets. Kelly has carved a stunning and bewitching piece with *White Charcoal*. The stone is cool and silky to the touch.