18" Vintage Eskimo with beaded necklace by Mary Tutsiutok Inuit paintings

18" Vintage Eskimo with beaded necklace by Mary Tutsiutok Inuit paintingsInuit art: Family Inuit Artist: Mary Tutsiutok Size: 16" tall, 7" wide, 6" deep,14 lbs Community: Baker Lake, NU Stone: Bazalt id: j 58319aiej This is an extremely important piece in regards to the development of inuit art. Mary Tutsiutok was born and raised in Arviat. She learned to carve by watching her mother Alice Sakitnak Akammak, and mother in law, Lucy (Tasseor) Tutsuitok. Mary carves by hand, without the use of power tools. The composition of

you can even see the muscle tone on the bear

He has carved three very large bear carvings which are one of a kind

The proportions of this piece are superb and distinctly masculine

he is in deep concentration

This is a premium bear

2 seconds I knew this carving was coming with me

Jimmy told me he worked very hard on this piece and it took him a long time to complete

The wide open eyes and high rounded forehead suggest that this bird is young and curious

this is an exceptional masterpiece

Jimmy finds the red stone on the seashore near his childhood home and uses it for inlaid eyes

Nuna carved this spirited scenting bear from a gigantic slate of serpentine stone

5 x 221 cm diptych