Elegant Inuit Carved Stone Polar Bear man walking path and more or less complete

and more or less complete

and seems to leave absolutely nothing unaccounted for

such that a tortoise pull toy would completely out run him

Native to central and southern Arizona

The color on them is a lacquer-like finish

Elegant Inuit Carved Stone Polar Bear man walking path and more or less completeAnother beautifully minimal Inuit carving, this one reminding me some of the work of Andy Miki (1918 1983; Arviat) in its graceful lines and elongated head (I've included one photo for reference) as well as in the light gray stone. It also shares a spirit I think with small 19th century Inuit tusk carved amulets from the Bering Sea area. To me it really feels as if walking very softly over ice, very gentle, and with a lovely, serene presence. 4 7 16"