Elegant Inuit Carved Stone Polar Bear man walking path or she can stand if

or she can stand if propped a bit against something

The color on them is a lacquer-like finish

and all of them pretty sweet I think

and more or less complete

which has not lead me to its maker

Elegant Inuit Carved Stone Polar Bear man walking path or she can stand ifAnother beautifully minimal Inuit carving, this one reminding me some of the work of Andy Miki (1918 1983; Arviat) in its graceful lines and elongated head (I've included one photo for reference) as well as in the light gray stone. It also shares a spirit I think with small 19th century Inuit tusk carved amulets from the Bering Sea area. To me it really feels as if walking very softly over ice, very gentle, and with a lovely, serene presence. 4 7 16"