6" Walking Bear by Allan Naonoonai *Nudge* paintings Inlaid eyes are Manning's raison

Inlaid eyes are Manning's raison d'etre and his contribution to the Inuit art world

He is a 4th generation Canadian Inuit artist and part of the Ashoonoo family of Cape Dorset

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His works are usually carved from soapstone and his pieces have been acquired and exhibited by many galleries across Canada and purchased by collectors around the globe

6" Walking Bear by Allan Naonoonai *Nudge* paintings Inlaid eyes are Manning's raisonInuit Art: Walking Bear Inuit Artist: Allan Naonoonai Size: 6" long, 3" tall, 2" deep Community: Cape Dorset, NU 8 24 Stone: Serpentine id: j 69958eej Nudge is watching her cubs play on the ice, their Arctic playpen. She keeps a close eye on their surroundings, listening for any sound that signals danger to her family. It's time to go. Nudge appreciates her brief rest but now she ambles over to her cubs to nudge them toward home. Her massive size and