5" Diving Bear by Mosesee Pootoogook *Aquafresh* paintings Gjoa Haven carvings are playful

Gjoa Haven carvings are playful and often

I am not exaggerating

This colour is "meatier" with energetic intensity

I was grounded by a blizzard in Sanikiluaq

Dorset ID#: 08S-04

5" Diving Bear by Mosesee Pootoogook *Aquafresh* paintings Gjoa Haven carvings are playfulInuit art: Diving Bear Inuit Artist: Mosesee (Moe) Pootoogook Size: 5" across (4" vertical), 3" wide, 2" deep Community: Cape Dorset, NU 9 23 Stone: Serpentine id: dfa 7700Qcjjy A Diving or Dancing bear is able to stand or balance on one hand. An artist like Moe has had years of experience on top of an innate talent for carving these incredibly difficult poses. The bear must be able to balance on the feet and paws without tipping over! Aquafresh is