7" Bear Drum Dancer by Louie Makittuq Gjoa Haven *Embracing the Dance* painting This is Manasie’s raison d’etre

This is Manasie’s raison d’etre and a significant contribution to the world of Inuit art

I have shown several of his sculptures over the past two months and what we are seeing is the evolution of a masterful carver

Add 30 years of carving experience and a rare

Museum of Civilization in Gatineau

Striding or Walking are endowed with a positive "attitude" and a peaceful look

7" Bear Drum Dancer by Louie Makittuq Gjoa Haven *Embracing the Dance* painting This is Manasie’s raison d’etre&Inuit art: Bear Drum Dancer Inuit Artist: Louie Makittuq Size: 6. 5" high, 3" wide, 3" deep Community: Gjoa Haven, NU 21 Stone: Serpentinite & Caribou antler id: c 172 I love the simplicity and innocence of this Louie Makittuq carving. It's not often we see a bear as a drum dancer but this bear is thoroughly absorbed in his singing. His nose is held high in the air as he appears to be singing at the top of his lungs while striking his drum loudly