Dancing Polar Bear Carving
Original price
$1,150.00
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Original price
$1,150.00
Original price
$1,150.00
$1,150.00
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$1,150.00
Current price
$1,150.00
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A polar bear stands on one foot, dancing, in this stone carving by Matiusie Kingwatsiaq.
Stone
Approx. 15 x 6 x 22 cm
Registration no. 45913-6321S
Matiusie (Mathewsie) Kingwatsiaq is an Inuit sculptor from Kinngait (Cape Dorset), Nunavut, known for his contemporary approach to traditional themes.
Kingwatsiaq primarily works with serpentine, a stone extracted from the Canadian Arctic. In his sculptures he creates a balance between traditional Inuit themes and contemporary interpretations. Matiusie draws inspiration from the narratives and traditional motifs of his culture, which he reinterprets in unexpected ways.
Matiusie Kingwatsiaq’s style is characterized by its originality,