Dancing Bears
2025-12-1
Location: On Display in the Native North America Gallery
From: United States of America | North Carolina
Curatorial Section: American
| Object Title | Dancing Bears |
| Object Number | 2025-12-1 |
| Current Location | Native North America Gallery - On Display |
| Culture | Eastern Cherokee |
| Provenience | United States of America | North Carolina |
| Culture Area | Eastern Cherokee |
| Creator | Charlie Watty |
| Date Made | 2025 CE |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Walnut Wood |
| Iconography | Bears |
| Description | Walnut wood carving entitled "Dancing Bears." One bear stands on two hind legs and supports a second bear with its front legs. The second bear is balancing in the air with its hind legs elevated. |
| Height | 23.8 cm |
| Length | 8.8 cm |
| Width | 4.8 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, 2025 |
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