5" Majestic Walking Bear David Pudlat paintings Nasogaluk’s bears are always striding

Nasogaluk’s bears are always striding with purpose

His  black nose is slightly bulbous imparting a slight cartoonish demeanour

SETTLING ON THE NEST

This is the largest Loon and one of the most beautoful creations Jimmy has ever attempted

No other artist has mastered the gruelling technique of the inlaid eyes with such finesse and grace

5" Majestic Walking Bear David Pudlat paintings Nasogaluk’s bears are always stridingInuit art: Walking Bear Inuit Artist: David Pudlat Size: 5" long, 2. 5" tall, 2" deep Community: Cape Dorset, NU Stone: Serpentine id: j AL67575dej The face of this Pudlat bear is exquisite. The eyes are fastidiously carved. Small bears often have eyes that are scratched into the stone. But these eyes are complex with eyelids and an iris. The eyes are narrow and slightly angled. Is this a sleepy bear who can barely keep his eyes open OR is he