Large Soapstone Bear (Cree).

14″ by 8″.

Indigenous & Inuit Carvings: Traditionally carved by Inuit and Cree artists across Canada (such as Howard Moose or Bobby Aupaluktak), featuring poses like walking, sitting, or fishing in shades of black, green marbled, or mottled cream

Authentic Indigenous soapstone bear hand carve by Cree sculptor Howard .  Howard grew up in South Indian Lake in Manitoba.  He has been carving since he was eight years old.  His favourite carvings are of bears.

Tools

Rasp

220 grit wet/dry sandpaper

320 grit wet/dry sandpaper

600 grit wet/dry sandpaper

Tung oil (food grade)