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WORKS
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
RICHARD SUMNER (1956-) KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW, VANCOUVER, B.C.
Killer Whale and Eagle Bentwood Box, c. 1990s
cedar panel, steamed and bent, over cedar boards, and acrylic paint, 10 x 14.25 x 10.5 in (25.4 x 36.2 x 26.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 2
JACOB LOUIE (1903-1969) NUU-CHAH-NULTH (MOWACHAHT/MUCHALAHT)
Model Totem Pole, c. 1920s or 1930s
wood and paint, 13 x 3 x 2 in (33 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $350 — $500
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Lot 3
UNKNOWN NUU-CHAH-NULTH CARVERS
Two Model Totem Poles, c. 1930s / 1940s
the first: wood and pigment, 8.5 x 6.75 x 2 in (21.6 x 17.1 x 5.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $100 — $200
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Lot 4
Possibly: ELSIE KLENGENBERG (1946-) ULUKHAKTOK (HOLMAN)
Pewter Spoon with Igloo Finial and Two Men, 1999
pewter and antler, 1.25 x 8 x 1.75 in (3.2 x 20.3 x 4.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $100 — $200
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Lot 5
JOHN ELAVGAK (1926-1992) INUPIAQ
Two Works: (Untitled, One Bear, Two Strategies) & Untitled (Drum Dance Scene), c. 1960s
3.75 x 7.75 in (9.5 x 19.7 cm), framed, sight / 4.75 x 6.75 in (12.1 x 17.1 cm), framed, sight;
ESTIMATE: $100 — $200
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Lot 6
CHIEF WALTER HARRIS, O.C., (1931-2009) GITXSAN (GITKSAN)
Killer Whale Silver Cuff Bracelet, c. 1972
sterling silver, interior circumference: 6 in (15.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 7
PUDLO PUDLAT (1916-1992) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Winter Angel, 1969 #54
stonecut, 24 x 36.75 in (61 x 93.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 8
PARR (1893-1969) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Another Time, 1964 (1999 #23)
stonecut, 25.5 x 26.25 in (64.8 x 67 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 9
PUDLO PUDLAT (1916-1992) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Arctic Angel, 1969 #53
stonecut, 24 x 36.25 in (61 x 92.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 10
MARY QAYUARYUK (KUDJUAKJUK) (1908-1982) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Polar Bear and Bird, 1964 (1964/5 #41)
stonecut, 18 x 24 in (45.7 x 61 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 11
PITSEOLAK ASHOONA, R.C.A., O.C., (1904-1983) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Ancient Eskimo Dwellings/Ancient Stone Dwellings, 1966 #39
stonecut and stencil, 24 x 34 in (61 x 86.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 12
KEELEEMEEOOMEE SAMUALIE (1919-1983) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Birds on the Tundra, 1982 #7
stonecut and stencil, 18 x 24.75 in (45.7 x 62.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $250 — $250
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Lot 13
EEGYVUDLUK POOTOOGOOK (1931-1999) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Gathering Spring Plants, 1984 (2002 #13)
stonecut, 30.75 x 23.75 in (78.1 x 60.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $200 — $400
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Lot 14
PITALOOSIE SAILA, R.C.A. (1942-2021) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Wolf Spirit, 1987 #22
stonecut, 22.25 x 28 in (56.5 x 71.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 15
KANANGINAK POOTOOGOOK, R.C.A. (1935-2010) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Sign of Summer, 2008 #5
stonecut and stencil and natural coloured paper, 28.5 x 24.25 in (72.4 x 61.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 16
SOROSILUTO ASHOONA (1941-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Timiat Anuraktut, 1977 #54
stonecut and stencil, 25 x 34 in (63.5 x 86.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $250 — $350
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Lot 17
KANANGINAK POOTOOGOOK, R.C.A. (1935-2010) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Attentive Owls, 2002 #8
lithograph, 24 x 19.25 in (61 x 48.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 18
PITALOOSIE SAILA, R.C.A. (1942-2021) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
The Shaman's Dogs, 1985 #25
stonecut and stencil, 25 x 28 in (63.5 x 71.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 19
UNIDENTIFIED KALAALLIT (GREENLANDIC) ARTIST
Tupilak, c. 1970s
antler and black inlay, 5.25 x 2.5 x 0.5 in (13.3 x 6.3 x 1.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $250 — $350
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Lot 20
BERNADETTE IVALOOARJUK SAUMIK (1938-) RANKIN INLET (KANGIQLINIQ)
Totemic Composition with Inuit and Owls on Seal Base, 1977
ivory, stone, and black inlay, 11.25 x 4.75 x 3.5 in (28.6 x 12.1 x 8.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 21
UNIDENTIFIED KALAALLIT (GREENLANDIC) ARTIST
Tupilak, 1970s
antler and black inlay, 4 x 1 x 1.25 in (10.2 x 2.5 x 3.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $250 — $350
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Lot 22
SCOTT JENSEN, NON-INDIGENOUS, ADOPTED TLINGIT
Mask with Labret, c. 2010s
wood, pigment, and abalone shell, 12.5 x 10 x 5.5 in (31.8 x 25.4 x 14 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 23
CHARLIE JOHNSON (1964-) KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW, KINGCOME INLET
Kingfisher Mask, 1991
cedar wood, cedar bark, acrylic paint, and string, 11.5 x 17.5 x 7 in (29.2 x 44.5 x 17.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 24
TOM ENEAS (1970-2018) SALISH (SQUAMISH)
Whale Rider Mask, 1996
red cedar wood, cedar bark, hair, and acrylic paint, 17.75 x 11.5 x 7.5 in (45.1 x 29.2 x 19.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,800 — $2,800
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Lot 25
PAT DIXON (1938-2015) HAIDA
Wolf Head Brooch, late 1980s
argillite, 1.5 x 2 x 0.125 in (3.8 x 5.1 x 0.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $80 — $120
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Lot 26
PAT DIXON (1938-2015) HAIDA
Brooch with Raven imagery, mid-late 1980s
argillite, 1.75 x 1.25 x 0.125 in (4.4 x 3.2 x 0.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $100 — $150
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Lot 27
UNIDENTIFIED HAIDA ARTIST
Eagle Pendant, mid-late 1980s
argillite and metal hook, 2 x 1 x 0.25 in (5.1 x 2.5 x 0.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $150 — $250
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Lot 28
LUKE ANOWTALIK (1932-2006) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Acrobat Mother and Child, c. early 1980s
antler, wood, and waxed string, 8 x 5.5 x 6 in (20.3 x 14 x 15.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 29
LUKE ANGUHADLUQ (1895-1982) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Boy, 1969 (1970 #40)
stonecut, 24.75 x 19.5 in (62.9 x 49.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 30
HAROLD QARLIKSAQ (1928-1980) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Standing Inuk, c. early 1970s
antler, 6 x 3.5 x 2 in (15.2 x 8.9 x 5.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $250 — $350
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Lot 31
MATHEW AQIGAAQ (1940-2010) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Standing Man, late 1980s
stone, 11.75 x 6.75 x 5.5 in (29.8 x 17.1 x 14 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 32
GEORGE ARLUK (1949-2023) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Muskox, 1990s
stone, 3 x 4.5 x 1.25 in (7.6 x 11.4 x 3.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $250—$350
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Lot 33
LUCY TASSEOR TUTSWEETOK (1934-2012) Arviat (Eskimo Point)
Family Group, early 1980s
stone, 5.75 x 6.5 x 2.25 in (14.6 x 16.5 x 5.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 34
ISACI ETIDLOIE (1972-2014) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Man Wrangling Spirit, 2000s
stone, 7.5 x 8.5 x 3.25 in (19.1 x 21.6 x 8.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 35
MARY NATSIQ PARR (1953-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Walrus, 1990s
stone and ivory, 13 x 8 x 6.5 in (33 x 20.3 x 16.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 36
OVILOO TUNNILLIE, R.C.A. (1949-2014) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Man Preparing for Pulling Game, 1990s
stone, 17.5 x 14.75 x 14.25 in (44.5 x 37.5 x 36.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 37
ABRAHAM ANGHIK RUBEN, O.C. (1951-) PAULATUK / SALT SPRING ISLAND, B.C
Faces Surrounded by Northern Lights, c. 2000
stone and stone inlay, 13 x 23 x 5.5 in (33 x 58.4 x 14 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,500 — $5,000
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Lot 38
KIUGAK (KIAWAK) ASHOONA, O.C., R.C.A. (1933-2014) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Fisherwoman, late 1990s / 2000s
stone, 23 x 14 x 10.25 in (58.4 x 35.6 x 26 cm)
ESTIMATE: $5,000 — $8,000
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Lot 39
ABRAHAM ANGHIK RUBEN, O.C. (1951-), PAULATUK / SALT SPRING ISLAND, B.C..
Opposing Heads with Thoughts of Animal Kayakers, c. 2000
stone, 16 x 26.5 x 15.75 in (40.6 x 67.3 x 40 cm)
ESTIMATE: $4,000 — $6,000
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Lot 39
ABRAHAM ANGHIK RUBEN, O.C. (1951-), PAULATUK / SALT SPRING ISLAND, B.C..
Opposing Heads with Thoughts of Animal Kayakers, c. 2000
stone, 16 x 26.5 x 15.75 in (40.6 x 67.3 x 40 cm)
ESTIMATE: $4,000 — $6,000
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Lot 41
CAPTAIN ANDREW BROWN (1879-1962), HAIDA, MASSET, HAIDA GWAII
Model Totem Pole, c. 1950s
argillite, 7 x 1.75 x 1.5 in (17.8 x 4.4 x 3.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 42
PAT DIXON (1938-2015) HAIDA
Whale Brooch, late 1980s
argilite, 3.25 x 1.25 x 0.25 in (8.3 x 3.2 x 0.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 43
LISA TELFORD (1957-) HAIDA, KETCHIKAN, AK
Open Basket with Blue and Red Bands, 1990s / 2000s
cedar bark and dyes, 6.25 x 6.5 x 6.5 in (15.9 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,800 — $2,800
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Lot 44
UNIDENTIFIED ALASKAN TSIMSHIAN ARTIST
Open Basket with Cherry Design, 1920s - 1930s
cedar bark, maidenhair fern, and probably grass, 4.5 x 6.25 x 6.25 in (11.4 x 15.9 x 15.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $400
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Lot 45
PRIMROSE ADAMS (1926-2020) HAIDA
Small Basket with Red Diamonds, c. 1980s
spruce root and pigment, 3.25 x 3.75 x 3.75 in (8.3 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $6,000 — $9,000
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Lot 46
SHEOJUK ETIDLOOIE (1932-1999) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Untitled (Two Happy Lemmings), 36039
coloured pencil over graphite on paper, 26 x 9 in (66 x 22.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500— $800
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Lot 47
IYOLA KINGWATSIAK (1933-2000) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Two Fish, 1986/87
coloured pencil over black ink on paper, 20 x 26 in (50.8 x 66 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500— $800
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Lot 48
JOHNNY POOTOOGOOK (1970-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Vigilant Falcon, 1992/93
graphite and coloured pencil on paper, 26 x 20 in (66 x 50.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500— $800
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Lot 49
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Three Caribou, 2010 #16
etching, aquatint and sugar lift on Arches white paper, plate: 23 1/2 x 31 1/4 in (59.7 x 79.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 50
MEELIA KELLY (1940-2006) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Nugirurqvik (Fawning Ground), 2003 #17
etching and aquatint, 28 x 24 in (71.1 x 61 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 51
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Sun's Awakening, 2010 (2012 Special Release, #2)
etching, aquatint, sugar lift, and paint, 29.25 x 43.5 in (74.3 x 110.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 52
MYRA KUKIIYAUT (1929-2006) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Umayut Asianik Isumaliit (Animals Have Different Thoughts), 1978 #30
stencil, 19 x 24 in (48.3 x 61 cm)
ESTIMATE: $200 — $300
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Lot 53
JESSIE OONARK, O.C., R.C.A (1906-1985) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Kiviuk and the Grizzly, 1981 #9
linocut and stencil, 25.25 x 37.25 in (64.1 x 94.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 54
WILLIAM NOAH (1943-2020) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Muskox Grazing on Green Grass, 1975 #2
stencil, 22 x 30 in (55.9 x 76.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 55
JOHNNY INUKPUK, R.C.A. (1911-2007) INUKJUAK (PORT HARRISON)
Mother with Child, Preparing a Seal Skin, 1970s
stone, 6,25 x 3.5 x 5.25 in (15.2 x 8.9 x 13.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 56
PIERRE NAUYA (1914-1977) RANKIN INLET (KANGIQLINIQ)
Double Sided Work on Paper (On the Land and Building a Snow House, c. late 1960s
acrylic and coloured pencil on textured wove paper, 12 x 16 in (30.5 x 40.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 57
UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTIST, NUNAVIK (ARCTIC QUEBEC)
Man Hunting at Seal Hole, c. mid-1960s
stone, antler, and waxed string, 4.25 x 9.5 x 6.5 in (10.8 x 24.1 x 16.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 58
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Birds I Imagine, 1964 (1964/65 #30)
silkscreen (serigraph), 20 x 30 in (50.8 x 76.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 59
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Mother Earth, 1961 (2012 #12)
stonecut on Kozo Natural paper, 24 x 36 in (61 x 91.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1800
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Lot 60
PITSEOLAK ASHOONA, R.C.A., O.C., (1904-1983) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Fleeing Spirit, 1973 #19
stonecut, 24 x 33.75 in (61 x 85.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 61
SHEELAKY TAPUNGAI (1902-1985) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Sea Spirit, 1968 (1999 #26)
stonecut, 8 x 12 in (20.3 x 30.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 62
KIAKSHUK (1886-1966) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Owl Attacking Snow Goose, 1961 #8
stonecut, 13.5 x 17 in (34.3 x 43.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 63
SHEELAKY TAPUNGAI (1902-1985) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Man Calling to Birds, 1961 #69
stonecut, 16.5 x 20 in (41.9 x 50.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 64
LUCY QINNUAYUAK (1915-1982) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Bird, 1965 #15
stonecut, 24 x 32 in (61 x 81.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 65
NAPACHIE POOTOOGOOK (1938 -2002) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Running Gull, 1970 (2002)
stonecut, 20 x 30 in (50.8 x 76.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $350 — $500
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Lot 66
OHOTAQ MIKKIGAK (1936-2014) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Hesitant Bird, 2002 #26
stonecut and stencil on grey paper, 22 x 25 in (55.9 x 63.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 67
Three Artists: MYRTILLE DEMEULLES (DE MEULLES) (1941-), MÉTIS, CHURCHILL MANITOBA; GLORIA McKINNEY, CHURCHILL, MANITOBA; and JESSIE HENDERSON, CHURCHILL, MANITOBA
Three Tufted Caribou Hair Flowers, March 1986 & October 1988
dyed caribou hair, hide, and sinew, the largest 4 x 2.5 x 0.75 in (10.2 x 6.3 x 1.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 68
VICTOR MICHAEL WEST, TLINGIT, CREE, AND CELTIC, VANCOUVER / UCLUELET, BC
Raven-Human Paddle, 40909
red and yellow cedar, and acrylic paint, 7.5 x 60.25 x 1.5 in (19.1 x 153 x 3.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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