{"product_id":"inuit-polar-bear-sculpture-david-john-novoligak-kugluktuk-nunavut","title":"Inuit Polar Bear Sculpture — David John Novoligak, Kugluktuk, Nunavut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInuit Polar Bear Sculpture — David John Novoligak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-carved polar bear in the classic Inuit tradition, signed on the base by the artist: \u003cem\u003eDavid John Novoligak, Kugluktuk, Nunavut\u003c\/em\u003e. Carved from what appears to be soapstone or marble, the bear is rendered in a confident, simplified form — four-square stance, lowered head, the quiet power of an animal at rest, with a sneaky little smile. The pale stone has developed a warm, mottled patina across the surface, adding depth and character to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: David John Novoligak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity: Kugluktuk, Nunavut, Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Soapstone or marble (to be confirmed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Polar bear, walking pose on integral base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned: Inscribed on underside of base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good — natural patina and surface variation consistent with age and material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips carefully packed. Local Vancouver delivery available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA signed work of Inuit art — collectible, culturally significant, and one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David John Novoligak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50131570163955,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/0110\/1043\/files\/APC_0225_42994b54-d394-46ba-bb17-eff8e5365209.jpg?v=1785385609","url":"https:\/\/www.north-passage.com\/products\/inuit-polar-bear-sculpture-david-john-novoligak-kugluktuk-nunavut","provider":"North Passage Trading and Archive Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}