6" Dancing Bear by Mathewsie Oshutsiaq *Popsicle* Above $1000 Manning almost always portrays an

Manning almost always portrays an adult Owl protecting a juvenile Owl

Inuit Artist:  Charlie Cookie

My last two Adla running bears (this one and the 19” black bear on page 2) are two of the most spectacular sculptures I have seen as a curator of 12 years

as if it is searching for its creator

The bottom half of the carving has a roly poly habitus

6" Dancing Bear by Mathewsie Oshutsiaq *Popsicle* Above $1000 Manning almost always portrays anInuit art: Dancing Bear Inuit Artist: Mathewsie Oshutsiaq Size: 6" tall, 2. 5" wide Community: Cape Dorset, NU 7 22 Stone: Serpentine id: dfa NAL6000Qbjjy Tall and slim, Mathewsie's Popsicle is an exquisite Dancing Polar bear. The stone is a cool white. It has depth and sophistication. I love the pointed toe position of the right foot. This small detail is responsible for creating a sense of motion, as if the bear is going to take a step forward at