"Dancing Bear" - Statue - Canada (No reserve price)

"Dancing Bear" (dancing polar bear) sculpture.
Hand-carved from green soapstone.
The signature on the bottom of this sculpture's paw is that of the well-known Canadian artist Noo Atsiaq (sometimes written as Noah or Noo Artsiaq, 1986–2013).
Noo Atsiaq originated from Kinngait (Cape Dorset), the absolute capital of Inuit art. He was highly regarded worldwide in the art world for his beautifully polished sculptures of bears (such as dancing, diving, or walking polar bears).
Style: This type of figure is an iconic motif within Inuit art, originally popularized by artists from Kinngait (Cape Dorset). The bear balances on one paw with its snout aimed at the sky, symbolizing spiritual power, balance and transformation.
Material: It is made of a mottled green natural stone, serpentine or soapstone, recognizable by the unique veining and natural texture