6" 2 Way Happy Dancing Bear David Shaa Inuit print Lithograph 2016

Lithograph 2016

The dynamic movement and translucent colouration of these whales is a formidable combination and is the reason this piece is exceptional

BUT to have all three of bears in the series is simply unbelievable

The smooth facial expressions contrasting with the rugged torso give this piece an intensity that warrants it to be in a museum

Here is the link: CBC documentary "Carved in Stone"

6" 2 Way Happy Dancing Bear David Shaa Inuit print Lithograph 2016Inuit art: Dancing Bear Inuit Artist: David Shaa Size: 5. 5" tall, 4" wide, 3" deep Community: Cape Dorset, NU Stone: Serpentine id: j AL67603ebe Shaa has carved a Happy Dancing Bear that can balance on either of its hind feet. This is known as a two way Dancing bear. Artists who can carve a 2, 3, or 4 way bears must be experienced and skilled because it is difficult to be able to balance a bear in this manner. This is a particularly beautiful classic