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A single stone carving of stones laid upon one another constructed in a symbolic humanlike form. An inukshuk might act as a message, marking a good resting place or giving bearings to a traveler coming in from the frozen sea to a flat featureless coast. Serpentine stoneApprox. 5 x 8 x 9.5 cmReg no. 1261410 Peter Parr is the son of Nuna Parr. Nuna Parr’s bears are one of the most sought after art commodities from Cape Dorset. Perhaps it is their size, sense of movement and vigour, and sculptural forms that make them so desirable. Nuna is renowned nationally and internationally for his dancing and walking bears. A self-taught carver, Nuna first started carving in 1957, when he was eight years old. Peter learned by watching his father, a contemporary known for his superb bear sculptures. Through his family history and traditional practices enabling artists to pass their knowledge on to others, Peter Parr has developed a unique style of sculpture and contributes to the vitality and renewal of art. Show more