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UNIDENTIFIED, ARCTIC QUEBEC / NUNAVIK MOTHER AND CHILD
UNIDENTIFIED, ARCTIC QUEBEC / NUNAVIK POLAR BEAR AND SEAL
stone
stone
15" x 11" x 6.5" — 38.1 x 27.9 x 16.5 cm.
12.5" x 16.25" x 8.5" — 31.8 x 41.3 x 21.6 cm.
$600—900
$700—1,000
7 DAVID ARNASUNGAAQ (1964-), E2-807, BAKER LAKE / QAMANI’TUAQ MUSK OX AND YOUNG stone 3" x 4.75" x 1.75" — 7.6 x 12.1 x 4.4 cm.; 1.2" x 2" x 1" — 3 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm. $250—350
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6 UNIDENTIFIED SURFACING WALRUS stone, antler, c. 1960 2.5" x 6" x 3.75" — 6.4 x 15.2 x 9.5 cm. $300—500
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TUNA IQULIQ (1935-), E2-167, BAKER LAKE / QAMANI’TUAQ UNTITLED DRAWING OF ANIMALS AND PEOPLE
MATHEW AQIGAAQ (1940-2010), BAKER LAKE / QAMANI’TUAQ KNEELING HUNTER HOLDING MUSK OX HEAD
pastel on black paper, 2010
stone, signed in syllabics, dated ‘78
12" x 18" — 30.5 x 45.7 cm.
6" x 5.5" x 6" — 15.2 x 14 x 15.2 cm.
$100—200
$1,500—2,500
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THOMAS SIVURAQ (1941-), E2-236, BAKER LAKE / QAMANI’TUAQ MOTHER WITH CHILD IN HER AMAUT
BARNABUS ARNASUNGAAQ (1924-), E2-213, BAKER LAKE / QAMANI’TUAQ MUSK OX
LOUIE ARNAYUIRNAAQ (1968-), E2-1892, BAKER LAKE / QAMANI’TUAQ MUSK OX SHAMAN
stone, signed in syllabics
stone
5" x 3.5" x 2.5" — 12.7 x 8.9 x 6.4 cm.
4" x 6" x 2" — 10.2 x 15.2 x 5.1 cm.
stone, signed in syllabics, 3" x 4.25" x 2" — 7.6 x 10.8 x 5.1 cm.
$200—300
$400—600
Together with: GEORGE ARLUK (1949-), E3-1049, ESKIMO POINT / ARVIAT MUSK OX, stone, signed in syllabics 2.25" x 4" x 1.5" — 5.7 x 10.2 x 3.8 cm. $300—400
13 TUNA IQULIQ (1935-), E2-167, BAKER LAKE / QAMANI’TUAQ COMPANIONS stone, signed in syllabics
14 SARAH QITTUSUK (1930-), E9-110, BELCHER ISLANDS / SANIKILUAQ; PUDLOO ENUARAQ (1944-) TWO POLAR BEARS
2.25" x 4.25" x 3.75" — 5.7 x 10.8 x 9.5 cm.
stone, signed in syllabics and inscribed with disc number
$250—350
3.5" x 5.75" x 3.25" — 8.9 x 14.6 x 8.3 cm.; 5.25" x 6.75" x 5" — 13.3 x 17.1 x 12.7 cm. $300—500
15 UNIDENTIFIED; QIATSUQ SHAA (1971-), CAPE DORSET / KINGAIT TWO MUSK OXEN stone, signed in syllabics 2.25" x 3.75" x 1.25" — 5.7 x 9.5 x 3.2 cm.; 4" x 3" x 1.75" — 10.2 x 7.6 x 4.4 cm. $200—400
16 ABRAHAM ETUNGAT, R.C.A. (1911-1999), E7 -809, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT BIRD WITH WINDSWEPT WINGS stone, signed in syllabics 6.75" x 6.75" x 2.25" — 17.1 x 17.1 x 5.7 cm. $800—1,000
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17 KANANGINAK POOTOOGOOK, R.C.A. (1935-2010), E7-1168, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT WINDSWEPT MUSK OX stone, signed in syllabics, 2006 4.25" x 7" x 4" — 10.8 x 17.8 x 10.2 cm. $700—900
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18 KINGWATSIAK JAW (1962-), E7-1970, CAPE DORSET / KINGAIT WALRUS/POLAR BEAR CREATURE stone, signed in Roman 4" x 7.5" x 3.5" — 10.2 x 19.1 x 8.9 cm. $300—400
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MANNUMI SHAQU (1917-2000), E7-824, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT SCENTING POLAR BEAR ON HIND LEGS
AGGEAK PETAULASSIE (1922-1983), E7-815, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT OPPOSING SEALS; OWL
NAPACHIE SHARKY (1971-), CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT SHAMAN BIRD TRANSFORMATION
stone, signed in syllabics
stone, the first signed in Roman
stone, signed in syllabics
9.25" x 5" x 2.75" — 23.5 x 12.7 x 7 cm.
4.25" x 9.5" x 2" — 10.8 x 24.1 x 5.1 cm.
6.75" x 7.5" x 3" — 17.1 x 19.1 x 7.6 cm.
$300—500
$100—200
$150—250
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KIAWAK ASHOONA O.C., R.C.A. (1933 -2014), E7-1103, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT BEAR CUB WITH SEAL
ALICE EVAGLOK (1917-D), COPPERMINE / KUGLUKTUK MAN
PEGGY EKAGINA (1919-1993), W2-290, COPPERMINE / KUGLUKTUK STANDING WOMAN ON BASE
stone, signed in syllabics
stone, 5.5" x 2.25" x 2" — 14 x 5.7 x 5.1 cm.;
stone, signed in Roman
9" x 9.5" x 6" — 22.9 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm.
Together with: UNIDENTIFIED, REPULSE BAY STANDING WOMAN, stone, signed in syllabics, W2-192
6.25" x 2.75" x 2.75" — 15.9 x 7 x 7 cm.
$400—600
$300—500
5.25" x 2" x 2" — 13.3 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm. $200—400
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NANCY KABLUTSIAK TASSEOR (1935-), E1 -129, ESKIMO POINT / ARVIAT PATIENT HUNTERS
LUCY TASSEOR TUTSWEETOK (1934-2012), E1-135, ESKIMO POINT / ARVIAT TWO FAMILY COMPOSITIONS
YAHA ANGNAYUINAK (1907-1980), ESKIMO POINT / ARVIAT MOTHER WITH HER TWO CHILDREN
stone, signed in syllabics
stone, signed in syllabics
3.5" x 2" x 1.5" — 8.9 x 5.1 x 3.8 cm.; 3" x 2" x 1.75" — 7.6 x 5.1 x 4.4 cm.
5.5" x 1" x 1" — 14 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm.; 5.75" x 3.25" x 1.75" — 14.6 x 8.3 x 4.4 cm.
stone, signed in syllabics with disc number inscribed, c. 1960’s
$200—300
$500—700
6.5" x 2.75" x 4.5" — 16.5 x 7 x 11.4 cm. $800—1,200
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ELIZABETH NUTARALUK AULATJUT (1914 -1998), E1-445, ESKIMO POINT / ARVIAT PROFILE OF A WOMAN
LUCY TASSEOR TUTSWEETOK (1934-2012), E1-135, ESKIMO POINT / ARVIAT FAMILY SCENE
TOWATUGA SAGOUK (1934-), E7-826, FROBISHER BAY / IQALUIT STANDING POLAR BEAR
stone
stone, 3.25" x 1.5" x .75" — 8.3 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm
stone, signed in Roman
2.5" x 2.25" x 1" — 6.4 x 5.7 x 2.5 cm.
Together with:
7" x 2.25" x 1.75" — 17.8 x 5.7 x 4.4 cm.
$200—300
EVA TALOOKI ALIKTILUK (1927-1995), E1-75, ESKIMO POINT / ARVIAT,
$300—400
MOTHER AND CHILD, stone
3.25" x 1.5" x 2.75" — 8.3 x 3.8 x 7 cm. $300—400
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SEEPEE IPEELIE (1940-2000), E7-511, FROBISHER BAY / IQALUIT STANDING POLAR BEAR
TOWATUGA SAGOUK (1934-), E7-826, FROBISHER BAY / IQALUIT RUNNING MUSK OX
SEEPEE IPEELIE (1940-2000), E7-511, FROBISHER BAY / IQALUIT MUSK OX
stone, signed in syllabics, dated 1980
stone, antler, signed in Roman
stone, antler, signed in syllabics, dated 1980
7.5" x 4.5" x 3.5" — 19.1 x 11.4 x 8.9 cm.
4.25" x 7.25" x 2.5" — 10.8 x 18.4 x 6.4 cm.
6" x 9" x 3.5" — 15.2 x 22.9 x 8.9 cm.
$200—400
$300—500
$400—600
37 JEANNIE SHAUK (1920-), E9-329, GREAT WHALE RIVER / KUUJJUARAAPIK MOTHER HOLDING CHILD IN HER LAP stone, signed in syllabics and inscribed with disc number 5.75" x 4.5" x 4.25" — 14.6 x 11.4 x 10.8 cm. $400—600
40 LUTI ULAYURULUK MOTHER WITH CHILD IN AMAUT stone, signed in syllabics 8.5" x 4.5" x 7" — 21.6 x 11.4 x 17.8 cm. $50—100
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UNIDENTIFIED, GREENLAND TWO TUPILAKS
PETER ALIKNAK (1928-), W2-494, HOLMAN ALIGHTING CRANE
antler
musk ox horn, stone, signed in Roman
6" x 1.25" x 1.75" — 15.2 x 3.2 x 4.4 cm.; 5.25" x 1.25" x 1" — 13.3 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm.
11.25" x 11" x 8.5" — 28.6 x 27.9 x 21.6 cm.
$300—500
41 BART HANNA (1948-), E5-640, IGLULIK / IGLOOLIK SWIMMING SEDNA stone, signed in Roman 9" x 4" x 2.25" — 22.9 x 10.2 x 5.7 cm. $250—350
$300—500
42 UNIDENTIFIED, KIVALLIQ REGION STANDING MAN WRINGING HIS HANDS stone, c. 1961, 4.25" x 1.25" x 2.75" — 10.8 x 3.2 x 7 cm.; Together with: JANET NIPI (1935-), E2-234, BAKER LAKE / QAMANI’TUAQ, STANDING MAN, stone 5" x 3.75" x 1.75" — 12.7 x 9.5 x 4.4 cm. $300—500
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JOHNNY LEE JUDEA, E9-1373, LAKE HARBOUR / KIMMIRUT HAWK IN FLIGHT
SILAS QAYAQJUAQ (1956-), OTTAWA COMPOSITION WITH FACES, IGLOO AND FINGER
SIMON VEEVEE, PANGNIRTUNG / PANNIRTUQ SHAMAN IN MITTENS
stone, signed in syllabics with Roman initials and dated 2000
bone, signed in Roman and syllabics
bone
4.25" x 3." x 2" — 10.8 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm.
10.5" x 19" x 4.5" — 26.7 x 48.3 x 11.4 cm.
$200—400
$200—400
9" x 4.5" x 2.5" — 22.9 x 11.4 x 6.4 cm. $300—400
46 AUGUSTIN ANAITTUQ (1935-), E3-353, PELLY BAY / ARVILIQJUAQ CARVED WALRUS JAW bone 6.75" x 10" x 8" — 17.1 x 25.4 x 20.3 cm. $500—700
47 MARY INUKPUK (1947-), E9-781, POVUNGNITUK / PUVIRNITUQ WOMAN WITH SKIN AND CHILD IN HER AMAUT stone, signed in Roman 7" x 3.5" x 4.5" — 17.8 x 8.9 x 11.4 cm. $400—600
48 UNIDENTIFIED, POSSIBLY GREAT WHALE RIVER / KUUJJUARAAPIK STANDING WOMAN stone, 7" x 3" x 2" — 17.8 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm. Together with: ASARMIK KIPPOME (1935-), E5-821, POND INLET/ MITTIMATALIK, STANDING WOMAN CLUTCHING HER WAIST, stone, signed in syllabics, c. 1965 each reflect dimensions with base: 7.25" x 2.75" x 2" — 18.4 x 7 x 5.1 cm. $400—600
49 MOSES AUPALUKTUK (1924-1983), E9-833, POVUNGNITUK / PUVIRNITUQ MOTHER AND CHILD
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UNIDENTIFIED, REPULSE BAY / NAUJAAT TWO WOMEN
UNIDENTIFIED THREE BIRDS ON BASE
stone
antler
9" x 8.25" x 12" — 22.9 x 21 x 30.5 cm.
5.75" x 2.5" x 2.5" — 14.6 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm.; 5.25" x 2" x 2" — 13.3 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm.
3.25" x 10" x 10.75" — 8.3 x 25.4 x 27.3 cm.
$700—1,000
$300—400
stone, antler
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UNIDENTIFIED STANDING FIGURE
UNIDENTIFIED KNEELING MAN; OPPOSING FACES
bone
stone
12.5" x 7" x 3.5" — 31.8 x 17.8 x 8.9 cm.
3.5" x 2" x 1.5" — 8.9 x 5.1 x 3.8 cm.; 2.5" x 1.25" x 2.25" — 6.4 x 3.2 x 5.7 cm.
$200—250
$150—250
$50—100
54 UNIDENTIFIED HUNTER PULLING A SEAL TOGETHER WITH A WALRUS soapstone and leather, signed in syllabics 8" x 5" x 6" — 20.3 x 12.7 x 15.2 cm.; 4.5" x 5" x 3" — 11.4 x 12.7 x 7.6 cm. $300—500
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UNIDENTIFIED LUMBERING POLAR BEAR
UNIDENTIFIED TROTTING POLAR BEAR
UNIDENTIFIED TWO SEATED HUNTERS
stone
stone, signed indistinctly in Roman
the first: stone; the second: stone and skin
3.25" x 1.25" x 5.5" — 8.3 x 3.2 x 14 cm.
2.75" x 5.25" x 1.75" — 7 x 13.3 x 4.4 cm.
4" x 2.5" x 4.5" — 10.2 x 6.4 x 11.4 cm.; 4.5" x 6" x 3.5" — 11.4 x 15.2 x 8.9 cm.
$100—150
$70—100
58 URIASH PUQIQNAK (1946-), E4-556, GJOA HAVEN / UQSUQTUUQ DRUM DANCING WALRUS stone, antler, signed in syllabics and dated 98 10" x 9.25" x 5" — 25.4 x 23.5 x 12.7 cm. $300—500
59 UNIDENTIFIED DRUM DANCER stone, bone, fur without/with base: 14.25" x 10" x 6.5" — 36.2 x 25.4 x 16.5 cm.; 16.75" x 10" x 6.5" — 42.5 x 25.4 x 16.5 cm. Provenance: Gi!ed to Russell Crocker by the BMW Group, August 18, 1987, Private Collection, Canada $300—500
$300—500
60 VICTORIA MAMNGUQSUALUK (1930-), E2 -386, BAKER LAKE / QAMANI’TUAQ THE BOY AND HIS GRANDMOTHER TRICKS THE MEAN PEOPLE linocut and stencil, framed 25" x 36.5" — 63.5 x 92.7 cm. $300—500
61 HAROLD QARLIKSAQ (1928-1980), E2-311, BAKER LAKE / QAMANI’TUAQ OWL stencil, 1970, 35/40, unframed 16.75" x 21" — 42.5 x 53.3 cm. $100—150
64 NAPACHIE ASHOONA (1974-), CAPE DORSET CARIBOU IN THE HILLS lithograph, 1977, 49/50, framed, sight 21.5" x 29.5" — 54.6 x 74.9 cm. $300—500
62 VICTORIA MAMNGUQSUALUK (1930-), E2 -386, BAKER LAKE / QAMANI’TUAQ IKAAQTUQ/KIVIUQ FOLLOWING HIS FAMILY woodcut, 1998, 11/42, framed 17.5" x 23.5" — 44.5 x 59.7 cm. $100—200
65 KANANGINAK POOTOOGOOK, R.C.A. (1935-2010), E7-1168, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT SKINNED CARIBOU
63 SHEOJUK ETIDLOOIE (1929-1999), E7-941, CAPE DORSET UMMIAGOA lithograph, 1995, 28/50, unframed 22.5" x 26.75" — 57.2 x 67.9 cm. $100—200
66 NINGEOKULUK TEEVEE (1963-), CAPE DORSET ARNAK AMMALU AUVVIK
stonecut, 1973, 32/50, framed
stonecut and stencil, 2006, 9/50, unframed, sight
24.5" x 33.75" — 62.2 x 85.7 cm.
23.5" x 19" — 59.7 x 48.3 cm.
$300—500
$200—400
67 KIAWAK ASHOONA O.C., R.C.A. (1933 -2014), E7-1103, CAPE DORSET / KINGAIT CARVED TUSK WITH INCISED ARCTIC SCENES ivory, stone, signed in syllabics 19.25" x 6" x 2.75" — 48.9 x 15.2 x 7 cm. $500—700
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KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C.. R.C.A. (1927 -2013), E7-1035, CAPE DORSET / KINGAIT BIRD LANDSCAPE
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C.. R.C.A. (1927 -2013), E7-1035, CAPE DORSET / KINGAIT FRIGHTENED FLIGHT
lithograph, 1982, 46/50, framed, sight
stonecut, 1986, 13/50, framed, sight
19.75" x 25.5" — 50.2 x 64.8 cm.
23.5" x 23.5" — 59.7 x 59.7 cm.
$300—500
$400—600
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PITSEOLAK ASHOONA, O.C., R.C.A. (1904 -1983), E7-1100, CAPE DORSET / KINGAIT IGLOOS AT IKERASAK
PUDLO PUDLAT (1916-1992), E7-899, CAPE DORSET / KINGAIT PATRIARCHAL PROTECTOR
PUDLO PUDLAT (1916-1992), E7-899, CAPE DORSET / KINGAIT FANTASTIC KINGALAQ
stonecut, 1975, 43/50, framed
stonecut & stencil, 1986, 13/50, framed, sight
stonecut and stencil, 1984, 45/50, unframed
33" x 24.25" — 83.8 x 61.6 cm.
23" x 27.25" — 58.4 x 69.2 cm.
24" x 34" — 61 x 86.4 cm.
$300—500
$500—700
$500—700
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KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C.. R.C.A. (1927 -2013), E7-1035, CAPE DORSET / KINGAIT OWLS IN EVENING LIGHT
PUDLO PUDLAT (1916-1992), E7-899, CAPE DORSET / KINGAIT PROTECTING THE YOUNG
PITSEOLAK ASHOONA, O.C., R.C.A. (1904 -1983), E7-1100, CAPE DORSET / KINGAIT LARGE CACHE
stonecut and stencil, 1986, 13/50, framed, sight
stonecut and stencil, 1986, 13/50, framed, sight
stonecut and stencil, 1979, 12/50, framed, sight
23" x 32" — 58.4 x 81.3 cm.
23.25" x 30" — 59.1 x 76.2 cm.
17" x 22" — 43.2 x 55.9 cm.
$500—700
$400—600
$300—500
76 SOROSILUTU, CAPE DORSET / KINGAIT IKKIMAIJUK TIMICKIMI stonecut and stencil, ‘79, 47/50, framed, sight 17" x 23" — 43.2 x 58.4 cm. $100—200
77 KAKULU SAGIATUK (1940-), E7-930, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT AT OUR WINTER HOME stonecut and stencil, 1987, 19/50, framed, sight 20.5" x 27" — 52.1 x 68.6 cm. $300—500
78 ATTR: LUCY QINNUAYUAK (1915-1982), E7 -1068, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT UNTITLED (TWO HUNTERS AMBUSHING A POLAR BEAR AND BIRD) felt-tip drawing, framed, sight 15.25" x 23" — 38.7 x 58.4 cm. $200—300
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PUDLO PUDLAT (1916-1992), E7-899, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT PROTECTIVE HARBOR
LUCY QINNUAYUAK (1915-1982), E7-1068, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT OUR IGLOO
PUDLO PUDLAT (1916-1992), E7-899, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT THE SETTLEMENT FROM A DISTANCE
lithograph, 1985, 16/50, unframed
lithograph, 1975, 22/31, unframed
lithograph, 1982, 31/50, unframed
21.75" x 27.5" — 55.2 x 69.9 cm.
17.5" x 23.5" — 44.5 x 59.7 cm.
22.25" x 30" — 56.5 x 76.2 cm.
$300—500
$200—400
$200—400
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PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), E7-990, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT MOTHER WITH SON
KINGMEATA ETIDLOOIE (1915-1989), E7 -895, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT BIRDS SHARE A FISH
lithograph, 1981, 7/50, framed, sight
lithograph, 1980, 16/50, framed, sight
21.5" x 15" — 54.6 x 38.1 cm.
17" x 21.5" — 43.2 x 54.6 cm.
$300—500
$300—500
84 KANANGINAK POOTOOGOOK, R.C.A. (1935-2010), E7-1168, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT SMALL BIRD lithograph, 1983, 49/50, framed, sight 10.5" x 15" — 26.7 x 38.1 cm. $200—400
85 KANANGINAK POOTOOGOOK, R.C.A. (1935-2010), E7-1168, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT WALKING TO THE EDGE lithograph, 1988, 48/50, framed 29.5" x 21" — 74.9 x 53.3 cm. $300—500
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NAPATCHIE POOTOOGOOK (1938-2002), E7-1104, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT BALL GAME
JAMASIE TEEVEE (1910-1985), E7-977, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT KIMUTSUT
stonecut, 1967, 15/50, framed
stonecut, 1979, 48/50, framed
22.5" x 28" — 57.2 x 71.1 cm.
24" x 32.5" — 61 x 82.6 cm.
$200—300
$300—500
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PETER ANINGMIUQ (1913-1986), E7-1148, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT WALRUS HUNT
MAYUREAK ASHOONA, R.C.A. (1946-), E7 -818, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT WALRUS FAMILY
KINGMEATA ETIDLOOIE (1915-1989), E7 -895, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT BIRDS OF KINGAIT
stonecut, 1969, 1/50, framed
stonecut and stencil, 1986, 13/50, framed, sight
stonecut and stencil, 1980, 17/50, framed
24" x 36" — 61 x 91.4 cm.
23" x 25" — 58.4 x 63.5 cm.
19" x 24" — 48.3 x 61 cm.
$300—500
$200—400
$300—500
91 MARY PUDLAT (1923-), E7-1005, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT TALELAYU TIMIALIC stonecut and stencil, 1980, 3/50, framed 17" x 22.5" — 43.2 x 57.2 cm. $300—500
94 LUCY QINNUAYUAK (1915-1982), E7-1068, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT YELLOW BIRD; THROAT SINGERS (KATAJUK) stencil; lithograph, 1977, 17/50; 1975, 2/50, unframed 20" x 26" — 50.8 x 66 cm.; 26" x 20.5" — 66 x 52.1 cm. $300—500
92 KANANGINAK POOTOOGOOK, R.C.A. (1935-2010), E7-1168, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT EAGLE WITH PREY stonecut and stencil, 1983, 2/50, framed, sight 20.5" x 25" — 52.1 x 63.5 cm. $300—500
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93 AOUDLA PUDLAT (1951-2006), E7-1366, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAIT AUTUMN FLIGHT stonecut and stencil, 1988, 34/50, framed, sight 20.5" x 26.5" — 52.1 x 67.3 cm. $300—500
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KOOTOO MUNNO (1952-), FROBISHER BAY / IQALUIT ANGER
TIVI ETOK (1928-), E8-581, GEORGE RIVER / KANGIQSUALUJJUAQ SEALS ARE USEFUL TO HUNT
stonecut, ‘87, 4/50, framed
stonecut, 1979, 31/50, unframed
14" x 21" — 35.6 x 53.3 cm.
18" x 15.5" — 45.7 x 39.4 cm.
$100—200
$100—200
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NOAH MEEKO (1959-), E9-2801, GREAT WHALE RIVER / KUUJJUARAPIK GEESE
HELEN KALVAK, C.M., R.C.A., E2-266, HOLMAN / ULUKHAKTOK A FULL POT
HELEN KALVAK, C.M., R.C.A. (1901-1984), W2-423, HOLMAN / ULUKHAKTOK HUNGRY VISITORS
stencil, 1978, 28/31, unframed
stonecut, 1984, 45/50, framed
stonecut, ‘85, 42/50, framed
19.5" x 24.75" — 49.5 x 62.9 cm.
21" x 26" — 53.3 x 66 cm.
21" x 26" — 53.3 x 66 cm.
$100—200
$150—250
$150—250
100 SARAH JOE QINUAJUA (1917-1986), E9-823, POVUNGNITUK / PUVIRNITUQ; QUMALUK TUKALAK (1936-), E9-1438, POVUNGNITUK THE DOG TEAM RETURNS; SHE GIVES THE BABY TO HER DAUGHTER stonecut, 1983, 37/50; 1985, 25/50, framed 16.5" x 19" — 41.9 x 48.3 cm.; 12.25" x 16" — 31.1 x 40.6 cm. $200—300
101 DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976), E9-824, POVUNGNITUK / PUVIRNITUQ #1 LEGEND OF LUMAK; WAITING FOR GEESE stonecut, 1976, 31/50; 1977, 21/50, framed, sight 10" x 12.5" — 25.4 x 31.8 cm.; 12" x 14" — 30.5 x 35.6 cm. Literature: Davidialuk 1977, Marybelle Myers, ed., (La Fédération des Coopératives du NouveauQuébec, 1977), exh. cat., cat. no. 27, unpaginated Note: The explanation for Waiting for Canada geese tells that, “In May 1932, Davidialuk was waiting for the geese as he had learned from his father. He was never hungry during that May for he got 407 geese.” $250—350
102 DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976), E9-824, POVUNGNITUK / PUVIRNITUQ BIG OWL CARRIES OFF AN ESKIMO
103
stonecut, 1963, 21/30, unframed
JOSIE PAMIUTU PAPIALUK (1918-1996), E9 -861, POVUNGNITUK / PUVIRNITUQ MAN AT HIS HUNTING GROUND WITH AN EVIL SPIRIT; WHILE TAKING A WALK HE SEES BIRDS AND ANIMALS ON THE LAND
17.25" x 16.75" — 43.8 x 42.5 cm.
stonecut, 1988, 40/50; 1987, 35/50, framed
$200—400
14" x 17" — 35.6 x 43.2 cm.; 15" x 21" — 38.1 x 53.3 cm. $300—500
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105
JOSIE PAMIUTU PAPIALUK (1918-1996), E9 -861, POVUNGNITUK / PUVIRNITUQ BIRD FLYING IN THE WIND
JOHNNY AMITTUK (1957-), E9-2433, POVUNGNITUK / PUVIRNITUQ POLAR BEAR VISITS THE SETTLEMENT
stonecut, 1977, 40/40, framed
stonecut, 1985, 28/50, framed
14.25" x 15" — 36.2 x 38.1 cm.
13" x 15" — 33 x 38.1 cm.
$200—300
$100—200
106 JOHNNY AMITTUK (1957-) LUKASSIE TUKALAK (1947-), E9-2433, POVUNGNITUK / PUVIRNITUQ MAN AND HIS WIFE WAITING FOR THEIR DINNER TO THAW; UNTITLED INUIT SCENE stonecut, 1987, 46/50; 1988, 29/50, framed 12" x 15" — 30.5 x 38.1 cm.; 16" x 15.5" — 40.6 x 39.4 cm. $200—300
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109
LEAH QUMALUK (1934-), E9-1721, POVUNGNITUK / PUVIRNITUQ TWO BIRDS AND A MAN
QUMALUK TUKALAK (1936-), E9-1438, POVUNGNITUK / PUVIRNITUQ CHAR FISHING IN THE SPRING
stonecut, 1987, 24/50, framed
stonecut, 1987, 37/50, framed
PETER QARITAIYUK (1963-), E9-2986, POVUNGNITUK / PUVIRNITUQ LUMIAK LEGEND (TITLE UNKNOWN); HUNTER FISHING THROUGH ICE (TITLE UNKNOWN)
17" x 18" — 43.2 x 45.7 cm.
15" x 19.5" — 38.1 x 49.5 cm.
stonecut, 1988, 10/50; 1990, 24/50, framed
$100—200
$100—200
14.25" x 13.25" — 36.2 x 33.7 cm.; 13.5" x 12" — 34.3 x 30.5 cm. $200—300
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112
EHEEMUGA NEEUEEAHEAK, SPENCE BAY / TALOYOAK UNTITLED (FIGURES AND ANIMALS)
JOELEE MANIAPIK (1960-), E6-905, PANGNIRTUNG THE STORY (NO. 338)
GYTA ISEEMYLEE, PANGNIRTUNG / PANNIRTUQ ANTLER FIGHTING
stroud, yarn, signed in syllabics
wool weaving, signed and titled in Roman and syllabics, numbered 9/10
wool weaving, signed and titled in Roman and syllabics, numbered 3/10
57.5" x 49.5" — 146.1 x 125.7 cm.
25" x 35" — 63.5 x 88.9 cm.
$600—900
$400—600
52" x 60" — 132.1 x 152.4 cm. $150—250
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114
MALAYA AKULUKJUK (1915-), E6-240/ KAWTYSEE KAKEE, E9-1373, PANNIRTUQ / PANGNIRTUNG MALAYA’S STORY (NO. 282)
ANNIE PITSIULAK (1950-), E6-600 / KAWTYSEE KAKEE, E9-1373, PANNIRTUQ / PANGNIRTUNG GOING FISHING (NO. 265)
wool weaving, signed and titled in Roman and syllabics, numbered 16/20
wool weaving, signed and titled in Roman and syllabics, numbered 19/20
96.5" x 43.5" — 245.1 x 110.5 cm.
53" x 58" — 134.6 x 147.3 cm.
Literature: Deborah Hickman, “Malaya Akulukjuk - A Tribute.” Inuit Art Quaretly, 1996, page 55 as quoted in Maria Von Finkenstein, Nuvisavik: The Place Where We Weave, 2002, page 66
Literature: Maria Von Finkenstein, Nuvisavik: The Place Where We Weave, 2002, page 136
Note: Hickman remarks, “‘In 1982, the weavers wanted to create a tribute to Akulukjuk. They selected six of her drawings - three representing the human world and three the spirit realm - to use in a composite design. The intention was to recognize the artist’s vision, both the everyday life as well as the spiritual and supernatural.” Maria Von Finkenstein expands, “In the composite of drawings Kawtysee Kakee combined six different narrative scenes by se"ing them against a snowy landscape. The coarse grain of the wool simulates the texture of snow, and the shi#s in colour lead the eye on and suggest the expansion of a landscape receding into the distance.” $1,000—1,500
Note: Of Going Fishing, Maria Von Finkenstein comments, “The dynamic energy and sense of movement in this image stem from the many overlapping diagonals. The alternating of dark and light value creates an additional rhythmic pa"ern. Two figures, man and wife, stare at us with large eyes in their clearly modeled faces. $600—900
115 ATUNGAUYAK EESEEMAILEE (1923-1989), E6-66, PANNIRTUQ / PANGNIRTUNG PTARMIGAN FEEDING (NO. 344) wool weaving, signed and titled in syllabics, numbered 4/10 30" x 49.5" — 76.2 x 125.7 cm. $400—600
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117
MALAYA AKULUKJUK (1915-), E6-240, PANNIRTUQ / PANGNIRTUNG EXPLORING A CAVE (NO. 215)
SALISH LIDDED COILED TAPERED RECTANGULAR BASKET WITH DECORATED WALLS
wool weaving, signed and titled in Roman and syllabics, numbered 10/10
cedar, cherry, grass
29.5" x 34" — 74.9 x 86.4 cm. $300—500
8.5" x 18" x 8" — 21.6 x 45.7 x 20.3 cm. $200—400