12” Standing Bear by Louie Uttaq Gjoa Haven *Robust* Inuit Painting Uttaq celebrates the Muskox with

Uttaq celebrates the Muskox with this glorious piece

He pushes the envelope

The seals contrast so beautifully against the warm earthy colours of the kayak

FRIGHTFUL BIRDS

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12” Standing Bear by Louie Uttaq Gjoa Haven *Robust* Inuit Painting Uttaq celebrates the Muskox withInuit art: Standing Bear Inuit Artist: Louie Uttaq Size: 12" high , 6 wide, 7 deep Community: Gjoa Haven, NU Stone: Serpentinite id: c 102 This is a beautiful rendition of a standing bear by Louis Uttaq. The Gjoa Haven carvers produce sculptures that are not imitated or replicated by any of the artists in the other Arctic regions. I have come to understand that the sculptures have a distinct Gjoa Haven personality and spirit. For example, this