7" Striding Bear by Allan Sheutiapik *Foraging* painting The stone is gently freckled

The stone is gently freckled with white which gives texture to the narwhals' hides

If you share my very visceral reaction to this piece

**One of the nicest carvings we at the gallery have ever received in our entire 12 years of existence

Taylor has been a regular exhibitor at the Great Northern Arts Festival since 1998

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7" Striding Bear by Allan Sheutiapik *Foraging* painting The stone is gently freckledInuit art: Striding Bear Inuit Artist: Allan Sheutiapik Size: 7" long, 3" high, 2. 5" wide Community: Iqaluit, NU 20 Stone: Serpentine id: b 26856dfjy Allan always finds the most mesmerizing stone from which to carve his popular bears. This bear is a rich apple green. You find yourself lost in its vibrancy. Our bear is prowling through the woods perhaps in search of a place to sleep. Allan's bears are perfectly carved. Every angle and every curve is