12" 4 Way Dancing Bear by Esau Kripanik *A Balanced Life* painting Kimmirut earned a new reputation

Kimmirut earned a new reputation for the naturalist carving of animals and spirit beings

The shine gives the impression that water is streaming down the thick skin as the whale clears the ocean

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I am particularly drawn to his exaggerated black claws on his oversized paws and feet and his strong snout

Bone is a medium that demands the artist to work within its strict boundaries

12" 4 Way Dancing Bear by Esau Kripanik *A Balanced Life* painting Kimmirut earned a new reputationInuit art: Dancing Bear Inuit Artist: Esau Kripanik Size: 12" (across), 11" vertical, 9" wide, 5" deep Community: Igloolik, NU 4 25 Stone: Limestone id: d 9980ijjy Magnificent Carving! Fantastic Movement! This stunning carving is a miracle Esau has to drive on his skidoo for two days in order to get this brilliant white stone outside of Igloolik. His dangerous journey is fraught with obstacles like blizzards, white outs, roaming polar bears and broken