7" Shaman by Samonie Toonoo *Break Dancing Spirit* Samonie ToonooInuit art: Shaman Size: 7" tall, 7" wide, 1. 5" deep Community: Cape Dorset, NU Stone: Serpentine, bone antler Inuit Artist: Samonie Toonoo id caps 09092527eehy This piece is part of a series of the late Samonie's last works made before his recent death. Samonie shared a commonality with the late Annie Pootoogook in that he stylized his crafts to portray the daily struggles of today's Inuit. In Pop Culture terms, this piece depicts an Inuk who is

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Inuit Artist: Lucy Qinnuayuak

the posture and movement are so fluid

was ever released

Size: 7" Long

Its pale hue with patches of deeper green gives the fish a striking realism

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This piece is quite large and chubby: a sophisticated Teddy Bear with an Inuit edge

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