Soapstone Carving – Dancing Bear

Description

Soapstone Carving – Dancing Bear

For thousands of years, the polar bear has been a key figure in the material, spiritual, and cultural life of circumpolar peoples, and polar bears remain important in their cultures.  

Why it is interesting:  Polar Bears live only within the Arctic Circle and unlike other bears have a white coat.  They are considered spiritually powerful and similar to people.  Maybe that is why they are shown dancing.

Price:  $150..00 + 10.00 Box & Wrapping + Shipping

Dimensions:  Height – 8” x  Width – 5.5”

Weight:  3 lb

Artist & Community: N. Mack, Iqaluit NU 2001

How it was acquired & when:  Acquired in Nunavut