7" Standng Bear by Louie Makittuq Gjoa Haven *Spirited* Inuit paintings Serpentite is the predominant stone

Serpentite is the predominant stone in the remote Gjoa Haven region

At present Joe is working towards furthering his career as a fourth generation Inuit artist

The abstractness

I believe Joe Jaw is the only Inuit artist today that is carving these lavish extra large sculptures

7" Standng Bear by Louie Makittuq Gjoa Haven *Spirited* Inuit paintings Serpentite is the predominant stoneInuit art: Standing Bear Inuit Artist: Louie Makittuq Size: 6. 5" high, 3" wide, 2" deep Community: Gjoa Haven, NU 21 Stone: Serpentinite id: c 135 I love the simplicity and innocence of this Louie Makittuq carving. This dark green bear has all the character and spirit of a larger piece but on a smaller scale. So many of us are drawn to miniatures. We are fascinated by how an artist can create something so small and be so accurate. This is not a