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Lot 1
UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTIST, KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Standing Woman in Amautiq, c. 1955
stone, 7 x 3.25 x 2 in (17.8 x 8.3 x 5.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 2
SHEOKJUK OQUTAQ (1920-1982) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Swimming Loon, Looking Back, c. 1970
stone, 3.25 x 6 x 2 in (8.3 x 15.2 x 5.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 3
LUKTA QIATSUK (1928-2004) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Running Goose, mid-1970s
stone, 3 x 12.25 x 8 in (7.6 x 31.1 x 20.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 4
JAYKO PITSEOLAK (1925-D) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET) / IQALUIT (FROBISHER BAY)
A Proud Mother with Four Children (Self Portrait?), c. late 1960s / early 1970s
stone, 8.75 x 7 x 5 in (22.2 x 17.8 x 12.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 5
PUDLO PUDLAT (1916-1992) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Raven with Fish, 1963 #37
stonecut, 18 x 24 in (45.7 x 61 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 6
PUDLO PUDLAT (1916-1992) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Spirit with Symbols, 1961 #49
stonecut, 22 x 17.5 in (55.9 x 44.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 7
PUDLO PUDLAT (1916-1992) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Bird Shaman, early 1960s
stone, 4.75 x 5.5 x 3.5 in (12.1 x 14 x 8.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 8
LATCHOLASSIE AKESUK (1919-2000) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Standing Bird Shaman, c. 1970
stone, 3.75 x 3.25 x 1.25 in (9.5 x 8.3 x 3.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 9
UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTIST, INUKJUAK (PORT HARRISON)
Family Fishing Scene, c. 1955
stone, bone, ivory, metal, and sinew, 6.25 x 7 x 5.25 in (15.9 x 17.8 x 13.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,500 — $5,000
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Lot 10
UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTIST, INUKJUAK (PORT HARRISON)
Striding Polar Bear, early-mid 1950s
stone and ivory, 7.5 x 10.5 x 5 in (19.1 x 26.7 x 12.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $4,000 — $6,000
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Lot 11
UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST, NUNAVIK (ARCTIC QUEBEC)
The Patient Hunter, c. 1949 to early 1950s
stone, antler, string, and graphite, 5.5 x 5.5 x 4.75 in (14 x 14 x 12.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1.200 — $1,800
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Lot 12
JACKOPOSIE OOPAKAK (1948-2015) IQALUIT (FROBISHER BAY)
Totemic Arrangement of Inuk and Arctic Animals in Balletic Balance, c. early-mid 1980s
ivory, stone, and black inlay, 16 x 3.5 x 3.25 in (40.6 x 8.9 x 8.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $6,000 — $9,000
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Lot 13
MATIUSIE IYAITUK (1950-) IVUJIVIK
Iqalullamiluuq Dancing to her Own Beautiful Music, 1997
stone, antler, and black inlay, 16.5 x 21 x 21 in (41.9 x 53.3 x 53.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
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Lot 14
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Dancing Polar Bear, early-mid 1970s
stone and antler, 20 x 16.5 x 7 in (50.8 x 41.9 x 17.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $30,000 — $50,000
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Lot 15
ANDY MIKI (1918-1983) ARVIAT/TIKIRAQJUAQ (ESKIMO POINT/WHALE COVE)
Resting Animal, c. 1965-68
stone, 4.25 x 6.5 x 4.5 in (10.8 x 16.5 x 11.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,500 — $5,000
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Lot 16
JOHN PANGNARK (1920-1980) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Kneeling Woman in an Amautiq, early 1970s
stone, 4.5 x 4.25 x 2.25 in (11.4 x 10.8 x 5.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,500 — $5,000
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Lot 17
UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTIST, NUNAVIK (ARCTIC QUEBEC)
Seated Woman, with Child in Amautiq Tending a Qulliq (Kudlik), early-mid 1950s
stone and antler, 4.5 x 5 x 7 in (11.4 x 12.7 x 17.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $4,000 — $6,000
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Lot 18
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
The Woman Who Lives in the Sun, 1960 #23
stonecut, 19.25 x 25.75 in (48.9 x 65.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $25,000 — $35,000
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Lot 19
JESSIE OONARK, O.C., R.C.A (1906-1985) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Untitled Drawing (Bird Shaman), c. 1971
graphite, coloured pencil, and ink on watermarked laid paper, 6.5 x 8 in (16.5 x 20.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 20
LUKE ANGUHADLUQ (1895-1982) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Untitled (Bear), early 1970s
coloured pencil and graphite on heavy wove paper, 4.5 x 5.5 in (11.4 x 14 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 21
JESSIE OONARK, O.C., R.C.A (1906-1985) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
A Shaman's Helping Spirits, 1971 #9
stonecut and stencil, 37 x 25 in (94 x 63.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $5,000 — $8,000
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Lot 22
ENNUTSIAK (1893-1976) IQALUIT (FROBISHER BAY)
Umiak Journey Scene, with Kayaker Following Alongside, c. 1960
stone, ivory, and string, 6.25 x 13.5 x 8.25 in (15.9 x 34.3 x 21 cm)
ESTIMATE: $30,000 — $50,000
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Lot 23
GUUD SANS GLANS ROBERT DAVIDSON, O.C., O.B.C., (1946-) HAIDA, MASSET / WHITE ROCK
Zippo Lighter with Dogfish Design, 1973
carved and engraved sterling silver Zippo™ lighter, 2.25 x 1.5 x 0.75 in (5.7 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $12,000 — $18,000
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Lot 24
BILL REID (IIJUWAS), O.B.C., R.C.A. (1920-1998), HAIDA
Skana (Killer Whale) Brooch, c. 1950s-1960s
sterling silver, 2 x 2 in (5.1 x 5.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $10,000 — $15,000
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Lot 25
BILL REID (IIJUWAS), O.B.C., R.C.A. (1920-1998), HAIDA
Eagle Painted Vest, c. 1970s
cotton fabric and acrylic paint, 26 x 16 in (66 x 40.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $12,000 — $18,000
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Lot 26
JANET KIGUSIUQ (1926-2005) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Muskox Hunt, 1993
stroud, felt, embroidery floss, and cotton thread, 44.5 x 56 in (113 x 142.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $8,000 — $12,000
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Lot 27
NANCY PUKINGRNAK AUPALUKTUQ (1940-) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Woman who Adopted a Caterpillar, 1973
stone, 6.25 x 4 x 4 in (15.9 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 28
MARK UQAYUITTUQ (1925-1984) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Dog and Man's Head, c. 1979
stone, 7.25 x 13.5 x 3 in (18.4 x 34.3 x 7.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 29
MARION TUU'LUQ, R.C.A. (1910-2002) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
The Life of a Man, c. 1978-79
stroud, felt, embroidery floss, and cotton thread, 27.5 x 27.5 in (69.6 x 69.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $18,000 — $28,000
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Lot 30
UNIDENTIFIED NÉHINAW (PLAINS CREE) ARTIST
Beaded Pad Saddle, last quarter 19th century
hide, glass beads, cotton thread, wool yarn, plastic beads, and red pigment, 4 x 18.5 x 11.5 in (10.2 x 47 x 29.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,500 — $5,000
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Lot 31
BLAIR DEBASSIGE (1961-), ANISHINAABE (OJIBWE), M'CHIGEENG, MANITOULIN
Wab-ba-mo-win Society, Teachers of Magic, 6 Feb 2001
acrylic on canvas, 39 x 63.5 in (99.1 x 161.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 32
ALEX JANVIER, C.M., A.O.E., R.C.A., (1935-2024) DENE SULINE AND SAULTEAUX
Pink Bird, 30 Oct 2020
acrylic on canvas, 14 x 11 in (35.6 x 27.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
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Lot 33
NAKAṔANKAM MUNGO MARTIN (C. 1879-1962) KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW
Dzunuḵ̓wa (Wild Woman) Figure with Articulated Arms and Dish, c. 1948
cedar wood, paint, and nails, 17 x 5.5 x 8 in (43.2 x 14 x 20.3 cm), dimensions variable, measurements reflect depth with articulated arms and bowl fully extended, without / at rest: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $9,000 — $12,000
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Lot 34
BILL HOLM (O. WILLIAM HOLM JR.) (1925-2020) NON-INDIGENOUS
Untitled (Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw Winter Ceremony Dancer), 1977
watercolour and gouache over graphite on heavy wove rag paper, 11.5 x 9 in (29.2 x 22.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $18,000 — $28,000
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Lot 35
OSUITOK IPEELEE, R.C.A. (1923-2005) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Standing Caribou, mid-late 1980s
stone and antler, 17.5 x 16.75 x 5 in (44.5 x 42.5 x 12.7 cm), measurements reflect dimensions with inset antlers, without: 13 x 16.75 x 3.5 in (33 x 42.5 x 8.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $30,000 — $50,000
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Lot 36
NIVIAQSI (NIVIAKSIAK) (1908-1959) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Two Bears Hunting, 1959 (Dorset Series)
stonecut, 16.5 x 21 in (41.9 x 53.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $7,000 — $10,000
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Lot 37
MUNGITOK KELLYPALIK (1940-2014) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Sea Gulls on Arctic Ice, 1960 #38
sealskin stencil, 12.5 x 26 in (31.8 x 66 cm)
ESTIMATE: $4.000 — $6,000
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Lot 38
GERMAINE ARNAKTAUYOK (1946-) Iglulik (Igloolik)
The Beginning of Caribou, 2000s
ink on heavy wove paper, 10 x 22.5 in (25.4 x 57.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 39
GEORGE TATANNIQ (1910-1991) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Standing Caribou, mid-late 1970s
stone and antler, 3.75 x 5 x 1.5 in (9.5 x 12.7 x 3.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 40
DAVID TIKTAALAAQ (1927-D?) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Bird and Human Head, 1972
stone, 6.25 x 8 x 4.75 in (15.9 x 20.3 x 12.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 41
MIRIAM NANURLUQ QIYUK (1933-2016) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Family Gathering, 1975
stone, 5.75 x 10.75 x 3.75 in (14.6 x 27.3 x 9.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $7,000 — $10,000
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Lot 42
NAKAṔANKAM MUNGO MARTIN (C. 1879-1962) KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW
Model Totem Pole, 1949
cedar wood and paint, 16 x 7.25 x 6.75 in (40.6 x 18.4 x 17.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $9,000 — $12,000
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Lot 43
JACK JAMES (c. 1902-1980) KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW
Opposing Dzunuḵ̓wa Model Feast Bowl, c. 1950-1960s
cedar wood and paint, 16 x 24 x 10.75 in (40.6 x 61 x 27.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $7,000 — $10,000
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Lot 44
JACK JAMES (c. 1902-1980) KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW
Eagle Mask, c. 1960s-1970s
cedar wood, hammered cedar bark, and paint, 15.5 x 8 x 7.5 in (39.4 x 20.3 x 19.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 45
JACK JAMES (c. 1902-1980) KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW
Woodpecker Mask, c. 1960s
cedar wood and paint, 11.5 x 9.25 x 7.75 in (29.2 x 23.5 x 19.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 46
KAROO ASHEVAK (1940-1974) TALOYOAK (SPENCE BAY)
Dancing, Chanting Figure (with Mittens), c. 1972/73
whale bone, stone, and antler, 10.5 x 4.75 x 2.75 in (26.7 x 12.1 x 7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $20,000 — $30,000
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Lot 47
Attributed to KAROO ASHEVAK (1940-1974) TALOYOAK (SPENCE BAY)
Alert Bird, c. 1970
stone, 6.75 x 7.5 x 2.75 in (17.1 x 19.1 x 7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $4,000 — $6,000
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Lot 48
PETER MORGAN (1951-2018) KANGIQSUALUJJUAQ (GEORGE RIVER)
Mother Bird Feeding Fledglings, c. 1978-1980
caribou antler, hide, black inlay, and waxed string, 9.75 x 9.25 x 8.5 in (24.8 x 23.5 x 21.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 49
Attributed to JOHNNY KAHAGRENIK (1902-1978) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Four Birds on Base, c. 1970
antler and bone, 13 x 9 x 14 in (33 x 22.9 x 35.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 50
ISA AQIATTUSUK SMILER (1921-1986) INUKJUAK (PORT HARRISON)
Woman Nursing a Child, c. 1951-52
stone and ivory, 10 x 8.25 x 7 in (25.4 x 21 x 17.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $15,000 — $25,000
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Lot 51
MOSES PANIDJUK (1928-D) QINGAUT (BATHURST INLET)
Chess Set, c. 1977
stone, the board: 16.25 x 16.25 x 1 in (41.3 x 41.3 x 2.5 cm) / the largest game piece (King): 2.75 x 1.25 x 1.25 in (7 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
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Lot 52
UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTIST, SANIKILUAQ (BELCHER ISLANDS)
Two Geese, About to Take Flight, c. 1950
stone and antler, 2.25 x 8 x 5.25 in (5.7 x 20.3 x 13.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 53
PAUL QUVIQ MALLIKI (1956-) NAUJAAT (REPULSE BAY)
Polar Bear on the Scent, 2017
stone, 8.5 x 14.5 x 5 in (21.6 x 36.8 x 12.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $15,000 — $25,000
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Lot 54
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Smiling Woman, 1966
stone, 8 x 6 x 3.5 in (20.3 x 15.2 x 8.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $4,000 — $6,000
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Lot 55
ADAMIE ASHEVAK (1959-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Kenojuak with a Drawing, 2006
stone, 21.25 x 9.5 x 8 in (54 x 24.1 x 20.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,500 — $2,500
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Lot 56
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Bird in Flowers, 10 March 2011
coloured pencil, graphite, and ink on heavy wove paper, 19.75 x 25.5 in (50.2 x 64.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
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Lot 57
UNIDENTIFIED HAIDA ARTIST
Ship Panel Pipe, c. 1840-1860s
argillite, 4.25 x 9.5 x 1 in (10.8 x 24.1 x 2.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $8,000 — $12,000
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Lot 58
CHRISTIAN WHITE (1962-) OLD MASSET, HAIDA GWAII
Waasgo and the Lazy Son-in-Law, 1989
argillite, mother of pearl, and pāua shell, 3.5 x 7.25 x 3.5 in (8.9 x 18.4 x 8.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $6,000 — $9,000
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Lot 59
NAKAṔANKAM MUNGO MARTIN (c. 1879-1962) & YAKUGLAS CHARLIE JAMES (c. 1867-1938) KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW
Model Totem Pole, first quarter 20th century
wood and pigment, 12.75 x 10.25 x 4.5 in (32.4 x 26 x 11.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $7,000 — $10,000
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Lot 60
ḴAḴASO’LAS ELLEN NEEL (1916-1966) KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW (and possibly A MEMBER OF THE NEEL FAMILY)
Untitled (Totem in a Landscape), c. 1960
cedar wood wire brush carved totem, paint, and plaster on plywood, 31.25 x 23 x 4 in (79.4 x 58.4 x 10.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $5,000 — $8,000
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Lot 61
JESSIE OONARK, O.C., R.C.A (1906-1985) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Priest's Stole (The Yoke of Christ), c. 1970
melton cloth, embroidery floss, silk fringe, overall 90 x 4 in (228.6 x 10.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
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Lot 62
JANET NUNGNIK (1954-) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Boy Skipping Stones on Baker Lake, 2001
duffel, felt, embroidery thread, and cotton thread, 18.5 x 28 in (47 x 71.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 63
MARY TOOKANACHIAK, QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Trumpeter Swans in Radiant Vegetation, c. 2000
stroud and embroidery thread, 27.75 x 38 in (70.5 x 96.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 64
MIRIAM NANURLUQ QIYUK (1933-2016) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Untitled Work on Cloth, 2000S
stroud, felt, embroidery floss, foil embroidery floss, and cotton thread, 29.5 x 18.25 in (74.9 x 46.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,800 — $2,800
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Lot 65
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Protective Bird, Crying Out with Upraised Wings, c. 1972
stone, 14 x 21 x 10 in (35.6 x 53.3 x 25.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $10,000 — $15,000
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Lot 66
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Happy Little Owl, 1969 #59
stonecut, 24.5 x 34 in (62.2 x 86.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
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Lot 67
LUCY QINNUAYUAK (1915-1982) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Lucy's Owl, 1969 #32
stonecut, 24.5 x 34 in (62.2 x 86.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 68
MARY QAYUARYUK (KUDJUAKJUK) (1908-1982) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Owlet, Testing Its Wings, late 1960s
stone, 4.5 x 7.5 x 2.75 in (11.4 x 19.1 x 7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 69
UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTIST, Probably KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Alert Owl, c. 1950s
stone, 5 x 3.5 x 2.5 in (12.7 x 8.9 x 6.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 70
KIUGAK (KIAWAK) ASHOONA, O.C., R.C.A. (1933-2014) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Spirit Figure, late 1960s
stone, 12.5 x 7.25 x 5.75 in (31.8 x 18.4 x 14.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $4,000 — $6,000
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Lot 71
ROBERT RIDLEY (1855-1934) HAIDA
Pair of Hollow Back Model Totems , c. 1924-34
each cedar wood and paint, the first: 20.5 x 4.5 x 4 in (52.1 x 11.4 x 10.2 cm) / the second: 20.25 x 5 x 4 in (51.4 x 12.7 x 10.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
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Lot 72
RAYMOND “RAY” WILLIAMS (1933-1988) DITIDAHT/NUU-CHAH-NULTH
Model Totem Pioneer Square Seattle Pole, c. 1950s or 60s
wood and paint, 33 x 7 x 6 in (83.8 x 17.8 x 15.2 cm), measurements reflect with later added base, without: 32 x 5 x 3.75 in (81.3 x 12.7 x 9.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 73
UNIDENTIFIED KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW ARTIST
Model Totem Pole, c. 1930s-40s
wood and paint, 32.75 x 13 x 7.25 in (83.2 x 33 x 18.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
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Lot 74
UNIDENTIFIED NUU-CHAH-NULTH ARTIST
Model Totem Pole, c. 1900-1910
cedar wood and paint, 24.25 x 4.5 x 4 in (61.6 x 11.4 x 10.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 75
JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976) PUVIRNITUQ (POVUNGNITUK)
Mended Caribou, late 1960s
stone, antler, stone plugs, and waxed string, 6.5 x 8 x 2.25 in (16.5 x 20.3 x 5.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,500 — $2,500
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Lot 76
JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976) PUVIRNITUQ (POVUNGNITUK)
Hunter, Stooped Beneath his Load and Carrying a Spear, c. 1970
stone, wood, and string, 3.75 x 3.75 x 3 (9.5 x 9.5 x 7.6 cm), measurements reflect dimensions with spear, without: 3.75 x 2.5 x 1.5 in (9.5 x 6.3 x 3.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 77
JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976) PUVIRNITUQ (POVUNGNITUK)
Otter with Caught Fish, c. 1980
stone, 2.25 x 8 x 1.5 in (5.7 x 20.3 x 3.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 78
ISABEL RORICK (1955-) HAIDA, OLD MASSET, HAIDA GWAII
Undersea World Chief's Rattle, 2011
spruce root, yew wood, wheat grass, carnelian stone, down, and abalone, 8 x 4 x 4 in (20.3 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $6,000 — $9,000
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Lot 79
NORMAN TAIT (1941-2016) NISGA'A
Hawk Moon and Raven Globular Rattle,, 1991
alderwood and rope, 10.5 x 6.5 x 4.5 in (26.7 x 16.5 x 11.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,800 — $2,800
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Lot 80
ISAAC TAIT (1965-2000) NISGA’A
Figural Raven Frontlet,, c. 1980s / 90s
cedar wood, hammered cedar bark, hair, abalone, acrylic paint, hide, and copper, 12 x 8.5 x 6.75 in (30.5 x 21.6 x 17.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,500 — $2,500
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Lot 81
JONATHAN JACOBSON, KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW, FORT RUPERT, BC
Hamatsa Raven Mask, c. 2010s
cedar wood, hammered cedar bark, acrylic paint, and rope, 44 x 52 x 10 in (111.8 x 132.1 x 25.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $5,000 — $8,000
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Lot 82
UNIDENTIFIED KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW ARTIST
Model Button Blanket with Sisiyutł (Sisiutl / Sea Serpent) Design, c. 1990s
melton wool, wool stroud, cotton cloth, shell buttons, and cotton thread, 58 x 64 in (147.3 x 162.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 83
JUT-KE-NAY HAZEL WILSON (1941-2016) HAIDA
Golden Spruce, mid 1990s
stroud, duffel, copper, copper-plated buttons, glass beads, plastic beads, plastic gems, shells, antler beads, cotton thread, and sinew, 55 x 59.5 in (139.7 x 151.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $5,000 — $8,000
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Lot 84
JOE JOHNNY & MORRIS JOHNNY (1984-) KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW & COWICHAN (COAST SALISH)
Wind Mask (Beau Dick Tribute), c. 2017
cedar wood, horse hair, and acrylic paint, 40 x 24.5 x 12.25 in (101.6 x 62.2 x 31.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $5,000 — $8,000
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Lot 85
PAUL TOOLOOKTOOK (1947-2003) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Mother and Child, 1971
stone, 10 x 7.25 x 7.5 in (25.4 x 18.4 x 19.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 86
MATHEW AQIGAAQ (1940-2010) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Muskox, mid-late 2000s
stone, 9.75 x 15.5 x 5.5 in (24.8 x 39.4 x 14 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 87
LUKE ANOWTALIK (1932-2006) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Standing Woman in an Amautiq, mid-1980s
stone, 12 x 4.5 x 4 in (30.5 x 11.4 x 10.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 88
TUNA IQULIQ (1934-2015) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Rotund Owl, Peering Out, late 1990s
stone, 9 x 7.5 x 9 in (22.9 x 19.1 x 22.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 89
JOHNNY INUKPUK, R.C.A. (1911-2007) INUKJUAK (PORT HARRISON)
Mother and Child, Mending a Kamik, c. 1965-70
stone, 17.5 x 16.75 x 6.75 in (44.5 x 42.5 x 17.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $12,000 — $18,000
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Lot 90
UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTIST, NUNAVIK (ARCTIC QUEBEC)
Seated Father, Playing with Child, c. 1960s
stone, 7.5 x 9 x 5.5 in (19.1 x 22.9 x 14 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,500 — $5,000
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Lot 91
JOHNNY INUKPUK, R.C.A. (1911-2007) INUKJUAK (PORT HARRISON)
Head of a Man in a Trapper Hat, late 1950s / early 1960s
stone, 7.5 x 6 x 4.5 in (19.1 x 15.2 x 11.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 92
JOHN TIKTAK, R.C.A. (1916-1981) KANGIQLINIQ (RANKIN INLET)
Standing Man, c. 1973
stone, 7.75 x 4 x 2.25 in (19.7 x 10.2 x 5.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,500 — $5,000
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Lot 93
JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993) KANGIQLINIQ (RANKIN INLET)
Kneeling Woman with Plaited Hair, c. early-mid 1970s
stone, 6.5 x 6.75 x 5.25 in (16.5 x 17.1 x 13.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,500 — $2,500
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Lot 94
JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993) KANGIQLINIQ (RANKIN INLET)
Mother and Child, c. early-mid 1970s
stone, 9.25 x 6.5 x 4.25 in (23.5 x 16.5 x 10.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,500 — $2,500
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Lot 95
VITAL OKOKTOK (1912-D) KANGIQLINIQ (RANKIN INLET)
Hunter with Whale and Fox , 1972
stone, 11.25 x 3.25 x 4.25 in (28.6 x 8.3 x 10.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 96
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Ravens' Chorus, 2002 #21
stonecut on cream coloured paper, 29.25 x 34.25 in (74.3 x 87 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,500 — $5,000
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Lot 97
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Owl and Ravens, 2010
serigraph on antique etched glass, 16.5 x 24.75 in (41.9 x 62.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 98
HENRY EVALUARDJUK (1923-2007) IQALUIT (FROBISHER BAY)
Man Carrying Caribou Home, c. 1980-85
stone, 18.25 x 10.5 x 8.25 in (46.4 x 26.7 x 21 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
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Lot 99
AUDLA PEE (1920-2002) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Smiling Woman, c. 1975
stone, 23.5 x 10.25 x 7.5 in (59.7 x 26 x 19.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,500 — $5,000
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Lot 100
PITSEOLAK ASHOONA, R.C.A., O.C., (1904-1983) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Untitled Work on Cloth (Life on the Land), early 1960s
wool, duffle, embroidery floss, and cotton thread, 69 x 53 in (175.3 x 134.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
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