8" Moose by Peter K. *King of the Tundra* painting 7 lbs (substantial piece -

7 lbs (substantial piece - heavy)

Take a long look at the open mouth and the tongue that appears to have been carved as separate pieces and then inserted

The Dancer's face is so realistic one would think (incorrectly) Merkosak had taken a photograph of a face and placed it in the carving

as if he is in a daze

Wouldn't you love to share in this kind of bliss

8" Moose by Peter K. *King of the Tundra* painting 7 lbs (substantial piece -Inuit art: Moose Inuit Artist: Peter K. Size: 8" long, 6"tall, 4" wide Community: Iqaluit, NU 6 22 Stone: Alabaster id: d 7739hjjy I love this moose. I don't believe I have ever seen an Inuit carver fashion a moose. This sculpture is beguiling. It is a partnership of traditional realism (ie. it looks like a real moose) and comedy. The large staring eyes and the slight underbite gives King of the Tundra a cartoonish personality. This piece reminds me