An absolutely wonderful bear. The stone is dark green mottled with light green, yellowish specs. Some carvings one just doesn't want

to part with and this is one of them. Actually my whole collection is the result of careful collecting. All carvings are individually selected and have been part of my collection. However, the time has come to cull a bit as the house is getting to full. Besides, I do believe that because I have no overheads, etc, that what I offer is, not only carefully selected, but also attractively priced. This bear is by Johnny Papigatok, a renowed Cape Dorset carver of bears and stands 6 by 3 by 2.5 inches.

Here is a real cute little carving by Raymond Aliktulik from Arviat. It barely stands 1 and 3/4 inch tall and is decorated with beads.
Here is a sharper picture of the same carving. These beaded dolls are ideal to collect. Each one is unique and together in a grouping they make quite a nice statement.
The overall dimensions of this beaded doll are 0.5 by 0.75 by 1.75 inches.

Inuit art can be so diverse in its representations. Different media, different reflections, small size, large size, experienced well renowed artist or young teenagers having a first go at expressing themselves. It's such a rich field.
This carving of two seals enjoying a rest on a rock is a nice example of a smaller piece of art.
The two seals, done in ivory, are very nicely carved and despite the small size of each seal (not more than an inch) show a lot of detail. The rock they are sunning on is a light soft green stone. All in all a wonderful little wildlife scene. The arist is Henry Nakoolak from Coral Harbor. The overall dimension is 2.5 by 2 by 1.25 inches. I just wished I had sharper photographs. Well maybe an update soon. Cheers.

This picture is a carving from Gjoa Haven. Gjoa Haven artist are well known for their depictions of the shamanic or spiritual world. These carvings are quite often unsettling, but gripping and fascinating. This particular carving has a bit of a Yin-Yang duality to it in that both sides (front and back) show a different face.
I believe the artist to be Kamik but are not sure. The carving is 8 by 8 by 11 inches.

Just so you want think that my collection is all expensive items, I have here an example of a wonderful older carving. I don't know anything about the carver.
But I estimate that the carving is from the 1970's. It was actually sold through the venerable Eaton's stores. Well I guess the stores are gone (are they?) but the carving is still around. The carving shows nice detail. The coloring is charcoal grey. It depicts a man ready to put his on parka (?) and is 6 by 4 by 3 inches in size.