3” Dancing Bear by Markoosie Papigatok *Chestnut* Inuit paintings the abnormally long neck and

the abnormally long neck and the ill defined claws lean toward abstraction

there is something about the freckles of torquoise hiding amongst the deep rich greens that I find appealing

Dorset ID#: 14-08

Size: 9" across (Beak to Tail)

coordination points and message centers (eg they might indicate where food is stored)

3” Dancing Bear by Markoosie Papigatok *Chestnut* Inuit paintings the abnormally long neck andInuit art: Dancing Bear Inuit Artist: Markoosie Papigatok Size: 3. 5" high, 2" deep, 2" deep Community: Cape Dorset, NU 5 23 Stone: Serpentine id: dfa 7298Qagjy Magnificent Movement! Chubby Dancing bears bring to mind our cherished childhood Teddy bears. Chestnut is a spirited Dancer. His nose is directed high into the sky as he balances his sturdy body on his right foot. Markoosie has chosen this exquisite and somewhat unusual mottled brown and gold