The polar bear is the epitome of the animal world and represents the shaman’s power. I made this bear in the form of a shaman in a trance. The smooth surfaces are used much like a canvas, covered with pictographs and images from ancient Paleolithic times. There are hunting scenes, and scenes with spirits, birds, animals, migrating caribou, thunderbirds, spirit masks, and drum dancing. I call it Our Ancestors because until recent times many of the images that are seen on the sculpture were still part of our daily lives
