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The absence of condition does not imply that an item is free from defects, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others.
Many countries prohibit or restrict importation or exportation of property containing ivory, tortoiseshell, whale bone, sealskin, and/or products derived from other endangered or protected species, and require special licenses or permits in order to import or export such property. It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that the item is properly and lawfully exported / imported.
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Lot 1
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Arrival of the Spirit, 1995 #20
lithograph, 22.75 x 30 in (57.8 x 76.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 2
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Raven Duo, 1983 #12
stonecut, 23 x 28.5 in (58.4 x 72.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 3
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Guardian Owl, 1997 #13
etching and aquatint, sheet: 23.5 x 31.5 in (59.7 x 80 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
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Lot 4
SAIMAIYU AKESUK (1988-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Drifting Home, 2021 #10
stonecut and stencil with blind embossing, 17.75 x 23.25 in (45.1 x 59.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 5
KANANGINAK POOTOOGOOK, R.C.A. (1935-2010) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Arctic Owls, 1999 (Cape Dorset, 1959-1999 #4)
lithograph, 22.25 x 30 in (56.5 x 76.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 6
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Decorative Char, 2004 #9
stonecut and stencil, 24.5 x 33 in (62.2 x 83.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 7
CAPTAIN ANDREW BROWN (1879-1962) HAIDA
Model Totem Pole, c. 1930
argillite, 5.75 x 1.75 x 1.65 in (14.6 x 4.4 x 4.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 8
UNIDENTIFIED HAIDA ARTIST, SKIDEGATE, HAIDA GWAII
Late Trade Pipe, 1890s
argillite and bone, 3.25 x 11 x 1.25 in (8.3 x 27.9 x 3.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 9
CAPTAIN ANDREW BROWN (1879-1962) HAIDA
Model Totem Pole, c. 1920
argillite, 10.75 x 2.75 x 2.5 in (27.3 x 7 x 6.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 10
JACOB LOUIE (1903-1969) NUU-CHAH-NULTH (MOWACHAHT/MUCHALAHT)
Model Totem Pole (William Webber’s Thunderbird Scenery Shop), c. 1930s
wood and paint, 12.75 x 3.25 x 2.25 in (32.4 x 8.3 x 5.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 11
UNIDENTIFIED TLINGIT ARTIST
Model Totem Pole, c. 1920s
yellow cedar and acrylic paint, 10 x 2.5 x 2.5 in (25.4 x 6.3 x 6.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 12
REV. PAUL MATHER (1878-1942) TSIMSHIAN
Model Totem Pole, c. 1937-1942
red cedar wood and acrylic paint, 9.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 in (24.1 x 8.9 x 6.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $150 — $250
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Lot 13
PUDLO PUDLAT (1916-1992) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Settling for The Night, 1989 #24
stonecut and stencil, 20 x 24 in (50.8 x 61 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 14
LELAND BELL (1953- ) ANISHINAABE (ODAWA-OJIBWE)
Recieving [sic] (Receiving) / the Teachings, c. 1970s
acrylic on canvas, 11 x 14 in (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 15
PUDLO PUDLAT (1916-1992) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Winter Dream, 1989 #26
stonecut, 15.25 x 17.75 in (38.7 x 45.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 16
LAURENT AKSADJUAK (1935-) KANGIQLINIQ (RANKIN INLET)
Too Much Talk (Vase with Opposing Faces, Narwhal and Caribou), 2 Feb 1995
glazed ceramic, 9.5 x 9 x 8.5 in (24.1 x 22.9 x 21.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 17
YVOO SAMGUSAK MANGELIK (1942-2013) KANGIQLINIQ (RANKIN INLET)
Face of a Man, c. 1973-75
glazed ceramic, 11.5 x 8.5 x 4.5 in (29.2 x 21.6 x 11.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 18
ROGER AKSADJUAK (1972-) KANGIQLINIQ (RANKIN INLET) / WINNIPEG, MB
Vase with Emerging Sedna Figure, 30 June 1995
unglazed ceramic, 9.25 x 4.75 x 4.25 in (23.5 x 12.1 x 10.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 19
JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976) PUVIRNITUQ (POVUNGNITUK)
Horned Owl, late 1960s
stone, 4.75 x 2.25 x 3 in (12.1 x 5.7 x 7.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 20
ENNUTSIAK (1893-1976) IQALUIT (FROBISHER BAY)
Hunter with Spear and Knife
stone, 5.5 x 2.25 x 1.75 in (14 x 5.7 x 4.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 21
PAULOOSIE QUANANAK (1899-1963) POVUNGNITUK (PUVIRNITUQ)
Signalling Hunter, c. 1960
stone, 7.5 x 4.5 x 2.25 in (19.1 x 11.4 x 5.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 22
JOE DAVID (1946-) NUU-CHAH-NULTH
Eats-Qwin, 1977
silkscreen on paper, 20.5 x 12 in (52.1 x 30.5 cm), framed, sight 15/75
ESTIMATE: $250 — $350
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Lot 23
PRESTON SINGLETARY (1963-) TLINGIT
Moon Mask, 2017
sandblasted glass, 4.25 x 4 x 1.5 in (10.8 x 10.2 x 3.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 24
DON YEOMANS (1958-) HAIDA / MÉTIS, PRINCE RUPERT, B.C.
Fear, August 1979
silkscreen on paper, 17.75 x 14.75 in (45.1 x 37.5 cm), framed, sight 63/110
ESTIMATE: $250 — $350
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Lot 25
LARRY ROSSO (1944-2006) DAKELH (CARRIER/LAKE BABINE NATION)
Kolus, 1968
acrylic on cedar board, 25.25 x 16.5 in (64.1 x 41.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 26
FRANCIS HORNE SR. (KHUT WHEE MUL UHK) (1954-) COAST SALISH (LUMMI/TSAWOUT)
Model Bear Frontlet, c. 1980
yellow cedar wood and abalone, 8.5 x 6.5 x 3 in (21.6 x 16.5 x 7.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 27
JOSHIM (JOSH) KAKEGAMIC (1952-1993) ANISHINAABE (OJIBWE)
Nest of Owls, early-mid 1960s
acrylic and ink on paper, 10 x 11.75 in (25.4 x 29.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 28
JESSIE OONARK, O.C., R.C.A (1906-1985) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Voice from my Dreams, 1973 #17
stonecut and stencil, 19 x 23.75 in (48.3 x 60.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 29
MELANIE QILLULAQ (1934-1982) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Untitled Work on Cloth (Emblems of Qamani'tuaq [Baker Lake]), c. 1974
wool duffle, felt, and cotton thread, 36 x 48 in (91.4 x 121.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 30
LUKE IKSIKTAARYUK (1909-1977) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
The Herd, 1973 #1
stonecut and stencil, 24.75 x 39.25 in (62.9 x 99.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 31
JANET KIGUSIUQ (1926-2005) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Untitled Drawing (Standing Couple), early 2000s
coloured pencil and graphite on paper, 15 x 11.25 in (38.1 x 28.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 32
JESSIE OONARK, O.C., R.C.A (1906-1985) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Untitled (In Pursuit of the Flat Ball), mid 1970s
coloured pencil on wove paper, 15 x 11 in (38.1 x 27.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 33
JANET KIGUSIUQ (1926-2005) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Untitled Drawing (Man and Woman with Dog), early 2000s
coloured pencil and graphite on paper, 15.25 x 11.25 in (38.7 x 28.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 34
AOUDLA PUDLAT (1951-2006) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Bird Protecting Nest, 1987/88
coloured pencil over black ink on paper, 20 x 26 in (50.8 x 66 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 35
ITEE POOTOOGOOK (1951-2014) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Summer Camp, 2010
coloured pencil over graphite on paper, 25.5 x 19.75 in (64.8 x 50.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 36
ARNAQU ASHEVAK (1956-2009) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Silver Fish, 2001/2002
ink and coloured pencil on paper, 20 x 26 in (50.8 x 66 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 37
LUCY QINNUAYUAK (1915-1982) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Brightly Coloured Birds, c. 1965-67
coloured pencil on wove paper, 18 x 24 in (45.7 x 61 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 38
TAQIALUQ (TUK / TUQ) NUNA (1958-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Frolicking Polar Bear Family, 2000s
stone, 8.5 x 11.5 x 14.25 in (21.6 x 29.2 x 36.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 39
AOUDLA PUDLAT (1951-2006) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Bird on Nest, 1987/88
coloured pencil and black ink on paper, 26 x 20 in (66 x 50.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 40
LUCY TASSEOR TUTSWEETOK (1934-2012) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Mother Embracing and her Children, early to mid 1980s
stone, 4.75 x 3.5 x 1 in (12.1 x 8.9 x 2.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 41
LUCY TASSEOR TUTSWEETOK (1934-2012) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Mother Holding Her Children, late 1980s
stone, 2.25 x 5 x 1.25 in (5.7 x 12.7 x 3.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 42
LUCY TASSEOR TUTSWEETOK (1934-2012) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Family Group, c. 1990
stone, 2.5 x 1 x 0.75 in (6.3 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $300
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Lot 43
MARC ALIKASWA (1928-2008) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Seated Figure, 1 July 1990
stone, 5 x 2.75 x 1.25 in (12.7 x 7 x 3.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 44
UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTIST, PROBABLY SANIKILUAQ (BELCHER ISLANDS) or KUUJJUARAPIK (GREAT WHALE RIVER)
Otter Looking Back, c. mid-late 1950s
stone, 2.5 x 8 x 1.25 in (6.3 x 20.3 x 3.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 45
JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993) KANGIQLINIQ (RANKIN INLET)
Hooded Figure with Hand to Mouth, late 1970s
stone, 3 x 2.25 x 0.75 (7.6 x 5.7 x 1.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 46
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Splash, 2002 #19
etching and aquatint, sheet: 10 x 12 in (25.4 x 30.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 47
PITSEOLAK NIVIAQSI, R.C.A. (1947-2015) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Sheltered Calf, 2016 #14
etching and aquatint, sheet: 21.5 x 22 in (54.6 x 55.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 48
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
The Visitation, 2022 #16
etching and aquatint, sheet: 14 x 14.5 in (35.6 x 36.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 49
SHEOJUK ETIDLOOIE (1932-1999) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Young Kayakers, 1994 #34
lithograph, 22.75 x 30.25 in (57.8 x 76.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 50
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Vision on Spring Ice, 2001 Spring Release*
etching and aquatint, sheet: 38 1/2 x 42 in (97.8 x 106.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
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Lot 51
PUDLO PUDLAT (1916-1992) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Muskox Migration, 1989 #25
stonecut and stencil, 18 x 23 in (45.7 x 58.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 52
PUDLAQ MARY PUDLAT (1946-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Diving Bird, 1970s
stone, 9.25 x 6 x 3.5 in (23.5 x 15.2 x 8.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $250 — $350
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Lot 53
JOSIE PAMIUTU PAPIALUK (1918-1996) PUVIRNITUQ (POVUNGNITUK)
Feeding Its Young, 1965 (1966 #286)
stonecut, 12.25 x 15.25 in (31.1 x 38.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $150 — $250
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Lot 54
TUKIKI MANUMIE (1952-2017) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Abstract Seal Composition, 1990s
stone, 25.5 x 19 x 12 in (64.8 x 48.3 x 30.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $700 — $1,000
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Lot 55
MATIUSIE IYAITUK (1950-) IVUJIVIK
I Love the Northern Lights, 1997
stone, 5 x 21.5 x 13.25 in (12.7 x 54.6 x 33.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 56
SHEOKJUK OQUTAQ (1920-1982) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Seated Arctic Hare
stone, 8.5 x 6.25 x 2.25 in (21.6 x 15.9 x 5.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 57
Possibly: KIUGAK (KIAWAK) ASHOONA, O.C., R.C.A. (1933-2014) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Kneeling Caribou, 1960s
stone and antler, 8.25 x 10.5 x 3.25 in (21 x 26.7 x 8.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 58
LUKE ANGUHADLUQ (1895-1982) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Seagulls Chasing Fish, 1978 #8
each ivory and black inlay, the largest: 1.5 x 4.5 x 1.25 in (3.8 x 11.4 x 3.2 cm) and smaller
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 59
MYRA KUKIIYAUT (1929-2006) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
The Dying Man Becomes a Wolf, 1971 #37
stonecut and stencil, 29 x 19 in (73.7 x 48.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 60
LUKE ANGUHADLUQ (1895-1982) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Caribou Grazing, 1978 #7
serigraph, 20 x 28.25 in (50.8 x 71.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 61
SHUVINAI ASHOONA (1961-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Sea Shell, 2011 #31
etching and aquatint, sheet 9.75 x 13.75 in (24.8 x 34.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 62
CEE POOTOOGOOK (1967-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Surfacing Bear, 2018 #14
etching and aquatint: plate: 11.75 x 13 (29.8 x 33 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 63
ANNIE PARR (1975- ) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Roaming Bears, 2017 #11
etching and aquatint, sheet: 12.75 x 17.75 in (32.4 x 45.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $200 — $400
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Lot 64
TIKITU QINNUAYUAK (1908-1992) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Qayaqturiuqtuq (First Time Kayaker), 1991 #28
stonecut and stencil, 18.75 x 25 in (47.6 x 63.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 65
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Composition, 1967 #38
stonecut, 27.25 x 18.25 in (69.2 x 46.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 66
ANNA KINGWATSIAK (1911-1971) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Birds Frightened by Bears, 1973 #30
stonecut and stencil, 22.25 x 29.25 in (56.5 x 74.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 67
VITAL MAKPAAQ (1922-1978) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Hunter, 1970 #11
stonecut, 6 x 7.5 in (15.2 x 19.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $200 — $400
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Lot 68
LUKE ANGUHADLUQ (1895-1982) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
April Caribou, 1973 (1974 #14)
stonecut and stencil, 10.25 x 14.75 in (26 x 37.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 69
VITAL MAKPAAQ (1922-1978) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Archer, 1970 #10
stonecut, 6 x 7.5 in (15.2 x 19.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $200 — $400
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Lot 70
SIMON TOOKOOME (1934-2010) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Qadruhuaq, The Mysterious Helper, 1972 #24
stonecut and stencil, 22.75 x 29 in (57.8 x 73.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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