10" Mischievous Face by George Emikotalluk *Sassy* Inuit Painting The terse line

The terse line

Mathewsie tells the story of the dancing bear simply and well

NOO ATSIAQ (1985- )

The spirituality and originality of this piece is what captured my attention

10" Mischievous Face by George Emikotalluk *Sassy* Inuit Painting The terse lineInuit art: Face Inuit Artist: George Emikotalluk Size: 10" tall, 5" wide, 2" deep Community: Sanikiluaq, NU 6 22 Stone: Argillite id: ndc SAN1548abjy This is not your ordinary Inuit carving! Emikotalluk pushes the envelope with this "cheeky" visage of a man who is has his tongue stuck out, perhaps just tasting the snow flakes! Depending on the context, in Western culture, this gesture has mixed meanings. It can mean teasing, flirting, disliking, being