Bear Walker Society

Norval Morrisseau, RCA
Bear Walker Society
1992
Original limited-edition serigraph on paper
Edition 32 of 220
Signed and numbered in pencil
Unframed

Powerful and enigmatic, Bear Walker Society explores the fluid relationship between human, animal and spirit forms that appears throughout Norval Morrisseau’s work.

Morrisseau’s bold black formlines divide and connect the composition, allowing separate figures and interior forms to exist as parts of a larger spiritual whole. Through vivid colour and transforming imagery, the work suggests movement between visible and unseen worlds rather than presenting a single fixed narrative.

The bear held an important place within Morrisseau’s visual language, appearing in works concerned with identity, spiritual power, kinship and transformation. In Bear Walker Society, the title invites consideration of a gathering or community connected through the bear form.

Because teachings and stories associated with bears vary among Anishinaabe communities, Steffich Fine Art does not assign one definitive ceremonial or spiritual interpretation to the image. The work is presented through its documented title, imagery and place within Morrisseau’s broader artistic practice.

This impression is signed by Morrisseau and numbered 32 from an edition of 220.

Artwork details

Artist: Norval Morrisseau
Title: Bear Walker Society
Date: 1992
Medium: Original limited-edition serigraph on paper
Edition: 32 of 220
Inscribed: Signed and numbered in pencil
Paper dimensions: 19 × 23½ inches
Orientation: Vertical
Presentation: Unframed
Condition: Good

Provenance

This impression comes from a private Canadian collection.

The artwork is accompanied by a Steffich Fine Art provenance package documenting its edition information, inscriptions, condition and available gallery history. This documentation is prepared for insurance, collection management and future provenance records.

Steffich Fine Art has handled works by Norval Morrisseau for many years, including original paintings and official limited-edition serigraphs. Available historical gallery records and supporting documentation will accompany the work.

Condition

The serigraph is offered in good condition.

The colours remain vivid and the work presents well overall. As an unframed work on paper from 1992, it may display minor age-related or handling characteristics consistent with its history.

Any visible marks, edge wear, surface variations or paper irregularities will be photographed and included in the accompanying condition record. Framing with archival materials and UV-protective glazing is recommended for long-term display and preservation.

Additional condition photographs are available, and we welcome questions before purchase.

Authenticity and gallery guarantee

Steffich Fine Art guarantees this work to be an original limited-edition Norval Morrisseau serigraph.

The artwork is accompanied by a detailed provenance package, including edition and inscription photographs, condition documentation and supporting historical reference material where available.

Steffich Fine Art has a longstanding history of exhibiting, researching and placing works by Norval Morrisseau. Every work is reviewed with careful attention to authorship, provenance, condition and available published records.

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