Walking Bear

Snout forward, this bear appears to sniff the air. From any angle, from the placement of huge paws to the subtle carving of back muscles, the bear's stance embodies power and an implied readiness to spring into action.

Serpentine stone
Approx. 15 x 6 x 7cm
Reg no. 267455

Tony Ohutaq, comes from a lineage of artists. His father is Enooky Oqutaq (brother of renowned Oshuitok Ipeelie) and his mother is Qimipiqiluq Oqutaq. One of Tony’s grandmothers was the great Sheojuk Oqutaq.

Tony began carving when he was 20 years of age. His favourite subject matter includes polar bears because as he says, “I am amazed that polar bears are so powerful and are such good hunters”.