12” Standing Bear by Louie Uttaq Gjoa Haven *Robust* Inuit Painting waiting for his chance to

waiting for his chance to take command

Art IS magic

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This is a 19" Inukshuk with a large urban personality

last updated January 16

12” Standing Bear by Louie Uttaq Gjoa Haven *Robust* Inuit Painting waiting for his chance toInuit 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