Kiugak or Kiawak Ashoona, BEAR WITH SEAL, ex coll. William Johnstone
7 1/4 x 8 3/8 x 4 1/2 in.
Kiugak Ashoona was one of the last survivors of the first generation of Cape Dorset master carvers. This sculpture combines great technical skill, beautiful stone, and emotional impact -- the bear exudes pride in its hunting skill.
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