7" Standng Bear by Louie Makittuq Gjoa Haven *Spirited* Inuit paintings I believe Joe Jaw is

I believe Joe Jaw is the only Inuit artist today that is carving these lavish extra large sculptures

Serpentite is the predominant stone in the remote Gjoa Haven region

At present Joe is working towards furthering his career as a fourth generation Inuit artist

The abstractness

this sculpture will command attention

7" Standng Bear by Louie Makittuq Gjoa Haven *Spirited* Inuit paintings I believe Joe Jaw isInuit art: Standing Bear Inuit Artist: Louie Makittuq Size: 6. 5" high, 3" wide, 2" deep Community: Gjoa Haven, NU 21 Stone: Serpentinite id: c 135 I love the simplicity and innocence of this Louie Makittuq carving. This dark green bear has all the character and spirit of a larger piece but on a smaller scale. So many of us are drawn to miniatures. We are fascinated by how an artist can create something so small and be so accurate. This is not a