7" Dancing Bear by Johnny Manning Inuit Painting Dorset ID#: 14-07

Dorset ID#: 14-07

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7" Dancing Bear by Johnny Manning Inuit Painting Dorset ID#: 14-07Inuit art: Dancing Bear Inuit Artist: Johnny Manning Size: 7" tall, 4"" wide, 3" deep Community: Cape Dorset, NU Stone: Serpentine id: b 7728 This bear was obviously carved by an artist who carefully observed the animal subjects and Loved them. Despite being carved from a large sized, heavy stone, the work has a lightness of spirit. The apple green stone is divine and electric. The reflection, polish and shine are divine. The proportions are perfect