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Lot 1
ELI TAIT (1872-1949) TSIMSHIAN, METLAKATLA, ALASKA
Model Chief Johnson (Gut Wain) Totem Pole, 14209
cedar wood and pigment, 10 x 3.5 x 2.75 in (25.4 x 8.9 x 7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 2
JIM AND BONNIE DILLARD, NON-INDIGENOUS, KODIAK, AK
Alutiiq Style Mask, c. 2000s
wood, horse hair, bark, paint, sinew, and feathers, 7.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 in (19.1 x 11.4 x 6.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 3
ELI TAIT (1872-1949) TSIMSHIAN, METLAKATLA, ALASKA
Model Totem Pole, c. 1930
cedar wood and paint, the pole: 14.5 x 2 x 2.5 in (36.8 x 5.1 x 6.3 cm) / with base: 15.25 x 4.75 x 4 in (38.7 x 12.1 x 10.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,500 — $2,500
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Lot 4
UNIDENTIFIED UNANGAX̂ (ALEUT) ARTIST
Model Hat with Fancy Frilled Brim, 1930s
rye grass and silk thread, 2.5 x 6.25 x 4.75 in (6.3 x 15.9 x 12.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 5
UNIDENTIFIED TLINGIT ARTIST
Open Basket with Diamond Stitch, c. 1900
spruce root, grass, maidenhair fern stem, and dyes, 4.5 x 5 x 5 in (11.4 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 6
UNIDENTIFIED UNANGAX̂ (ALEUT) ARTIST
Lidded Basket with Starburst Motif, 1980s
beach grass and silk thread, 2.5 x 2 x 2 in (6.3 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 7
UNIDENTIFIED TLINGIT ARTIST
Lid, c. 1900
spruce root, grasses, and dyes, 2.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 in (6.3 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $400
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Lot 8
UNIDENTIFIED TLINGIT ARTISTS
Two Lids, c. 1900
the first, spruce root, grasses, with [later added] card board support, affixed with cotton thread, diametre: 4.75 in (12.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $200 — $300
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Lot 9
UNIDENTIFIED COAST SALISH ARTIST
Miniature Burden Basket, c. 2000s
cedar bark, cherry bark, natural and dyed grasses, and hide, 2.5 x 2.75 x 3 in (6.3 x 7 x 7.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $150 — $250
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Lot 10
JOHN PANGNARK (1920-1980) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Figure Gazing Upward with Clasped Hands, early 1970s
stone, 5.25 x 5 x 1.25 in (13.3 x 12.7 x 3.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,500 — $2,500
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Lot 11
LUKE ANOWTALIK (1932-2006) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Mother Carrying Child in her Amaut,
antler and waxed string, 5.75 x 4.25 x 2.25 in (14.6 x 10.8 x 5.7 cm), measurements reflect dimensions with pegged base, without: 5.25 x 4 x 1 in (13.3 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 12
LUCY TASSEOR TUTSWEETOK (1934-2012) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Family Group, 1990s / 2000s
stone, 8 x 10 x 6.25 in (20.3 x 25.4 x 15.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 13
JOSIAH NUILAALIK (1928-2005) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Seal Shaman, c. 2000
stone and resin[?] inlay, 5 x 12.25 x 9 in (12.7 x 31.1 x 22.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 14
ANNIE PIKLAK TAIPANAK (1931-) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Many Horned Spirits, 1990s
wool duffle, felt, embroidery floss and cotton thread, 18.5 x 65 in (47 x 165.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 15
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 16
ARTHUR MOODY (1887-1967) SKIDEGATE, HAIDA GWAII
Model Totem Pole, 1950
argillite, 11 x 3 x 3 in (27.9 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 17
UNIDENTIFIED HAIDA ARTIST
Coin Silver Bracelet with Split Sea Lion Design, c. 1880s-1900
carved and engraved coin silver, 3.5 x 2.25 x 2 in (8.9 x 5.7 x 5.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 18
UNIDENTIFIED HAIDA ARTIST
Model Totem Pole, c. 1960-70s
argillite, 8.5 x 2.75 x 2.75 in (21.6 x 7 x 7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 19
PAT DIXON (1938-2015) HAIDA
Model Totem Pole with Killer Whale, 33695
stone, 5.5 x 1.25 x 1.5 in (14 x 3.2 x 3.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $150 — $250
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Lot 20
JOHN WATTS, HAIDA/NISGA’A
Killer Whale Mask, c. 2018
red cedar wood, hammered cedar bark, paint, and string, 25 x 16.5 x 10 in (63.5 x 41.9 x 25.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
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Lot 21
THOMAS MOODY (c. 1877-1947) SKIDEGATE, B.C.
Model Totem Pole of Nanasimget’s Wife Being Seized by the Whale, mid 1930s
argillite, 6 x 1.25 x 1.5 in (15.2 x 3.2 x 3.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 22
MARY YUUSIPIK SINGAQTI (1936-2017) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Standing Woman, Shouldering a Dog, 1990s
stone, 15.5 x 12.5 x 4.75 (39.4 x 31.8 x 12.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 23
MARIE KUUNNUAQ (1933-1990) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Mother with Children, c. 1980
stone, 10 x 9.5 x 6.5 in (25.4 x 24.1 x 16.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 24
NANCY PUKINGRNAK AUPALUKTUQ (1940-) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Kneeling Young Woman, Plaiting her Hair, c. 1990
stone, 11 x 4 x 5.5 in (27.9 x 10.2 x 14 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 25
JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993) KANGIQLINIQ (RANKIN INLET)
Standing Woman with Child in Amautiq, mid-late 1970s
stone, 4.5 x 3.5 x 3 in (11.4 x 8.9 x 7.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 26
BARNABUS ARNASUNGAAQ (1924-2017) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Standing, Smiling Woman, 2000s
stone, 5.75 x 3.25 x 3 in (14.6 x 8.3 x 7.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 27
MONA ARNGNASUNGAAG QIYUARYUK (1946-) & VIVIAN IPIGUNAALUK JOEDEE (1951-), QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Tooth Necklace, c. 1960s
caribou teeth, glass beads, and string, length, overall: 11 in (27.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 28
ARTHUR SHILLING (1941-1986) ANISHINAABE (OJIBWE)
Untitled (Children in the Golden Grasses), 1973
acrylic on canvas, 24 x 36 in (61 x 91.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 29
EDDY COBINESS (1933-1996) ANISHINAABE (OJIBWE)
Untitled (Forest Interior with Foraging Squirrel), 1974
ink on heavy wove paper, 22.5 x 28.5 in (57.1 x 72.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 30
RANDY TRUDEAU (1955-2013) ANISHINAABE (ODAWA-OJIBWE)
Untitled (Serpent Shaman's Encounter with a Bird), 1982
acrylic on canvas, 20.25 x 28 in (51.4 x 71.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 31
UNIDENTIFIED COAST SALISH ARTIST
Model Totem Pole, 1980s
cedar wood and paint, 9.75 x 9 x 2.5 in (24.8 x 22.9 x 6.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $150 — $250
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Lot 32
UNIDENTIFIED MAKAH ARTIST
Oblong Lidded Basket, c. 1940s
cedar bark, natural and dyed grasses, 2 x 3.75 x 2.25 in (5.1 x 9.5 x 5.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $250 — $350
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Lot 33
SHANDLEY WILLIAMS (1938-1986) DITIDAHT
Williams Family Model Totem Pole, 1960s / 1970s
red cedar wood, stain, and paint, 19 x 17.25 x 4.75 in (48.3 x 43.8 x 12.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 34
NAPACHIE SHARKY (1971-2018) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Bird, 2000s
stone, 2 x 6 x 3 in (5.1 x 15.2 x 7.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 35
PAUL QUVIQ MALLIKI (1956-) NAUJAAT (REPULSE BAY)
Seal, 1993
stone, 2.25 x 5.5 x 2.2 in (5.7 x 14 x 5.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $250 — $350
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Lot 36
JOHNNY PAPIGATOK (1989-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Owlet’s Welcome, c. 2010s
stone, 3.25 x 6.25 x 2 in (8.3 x 15.9 x 5.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 37
Attributed to ABRAHAM ETUNGAT, R.C.A. (1911-1999) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Incised Tusk Resting on Bear and Walrus Base, 1951
ivory, stone, and ink, 18 x 10.25 x 5.25 in (45.7 x 26 x 13.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
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Lot 38
ELIJAH PUDLAT POOTOOGOOK (1943-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Bas-Relief Architectural Panel, mid-late 1960s
stone, 18.75 x 18.75 x 2.25 in (47.6 x 47.6 x 5.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 39
Attributed to OSUITOK IPEELEE, R.C.A. (1923-2005) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Incised Tusk with Scene of the Hunt, early-mid 1960s
stone, ivory, and black ink, 18.25 x 7.75 x 6.5 in (46.4 x 19.7 x 16.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $4,000 — $6,000
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Lot 40
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Corpulent Seal, c. 1960-65
stone, 4.75 x 6 x 2.25 in (12.1 x 15.2 x 5.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 41
Probably JOHNNY TOON SAMUALIE (1940-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Preening Bird, c. 1970s
stone, 5.75 x 6 x 8 in (14.6 x 15.2 x 20.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 42
ABRAHAM ETUNGAT, R.C.A. (1911-1999) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Arctic Char, Swimming in the Flow, c. 1965
stone, 1 x 4.5 x 0.75 in (2.5 x 11.4 x 1.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 43
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Untitled (Trotting Wolf, Calling Out), 1988/89
coloured pencil, graphite, and felt pen on wove Ragston SN watermarked paper, 20 x 23.5 in (50.7 x 60 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 44
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 45
KANANGINAK POOTOOGOOK, R.C.A. (1935-2010) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Dogs Eating a Caribou Leg, 1992
coloured pencil and black ink on paper, 26 x 40 in (66 x 101.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 46
ISACI ETIDLOIE (1972-2014) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Loon Spirit, c. 2008
stone, 12 x 7 x 5.5 in (30.5 x 17.8 x 14 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 47
SHEOJUK ETIDLOOIE (1932-1999) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Shaman's Hands, 1998 #24
etching and aquatint, plate: 23.5 x 24.75 in (59.7 x 62.9 cm) / sheet: 32.25 x 31.5 in (81.9 x 80 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 48
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: $3,000 — $5,000
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Lot 49
Possibly JESSIE WEBSTER (1909-1991) NUU-CHAH-NULTH
Maquinna Hat (Whaler's Hat), c. 1960s
swamp grass, cedar root, cedar bark, and dyes, 10.5 x 11.5 x 11.5 in (26.7 x 29.2 x 29.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 50
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 51
UNIDENTIFIED NORTHWEST COAST ARTISTS
Four Spoons, c. 1900
each mountain goat horn, the largest: 7.5 x 2.5 x 3.5 in (19.1 x 6.3 x 8.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 52
UNIDENTIFIED COAST SALISH ARTIST
Bark or Mat Creaser, c. 2000s
wood and pigment, 4 x 7.25 x 1 in (10.2 x 18.4 x 2.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $200 — $300
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Lot 53
UNIDENTIFIED COAST SALISH ARTIST
Bark or Mat Creaser, c. 2000s
wood and pigment, 4 x 7.25 x 1 in (10.2 x 18.4 x 2.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $200 — $300
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Lot 54
CHERYL WADHAMS (1967-), KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW, ALERT BAY / VANCOUVER, BC
Kwakiutl (Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw) Frog Dish, c. 1990s
each yellow cedar wood, the dish: 2 x 4 x 3 in (5.1 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm) / the ladle: 4 in (10.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 55
ANIRNIK OSHUITOQ (1902-1983) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Spirit with Animals, 1963
engraving, sheet: 12.5 x 18 in (31.8 x 45.7 cm) / plate: 9.75 x 11.75 in (24.8 x 29.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 56
ᔨᓴᔪᑫ (YISAYUKAI)or ᑲᔨᓭᔪ (QAYISAIYU), QIKIQTAALUK (BAFFIN) REGION
Seated Inuk, 1970s
stone, 6 x 5.5 x 3.5 in (15.2 x 14 x 8.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 57
PARR (1893-1969) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Untitled (Hunter with Knife, Sled, and Dogs Approaching Walrus and Seals), c. 1961-62
graphite on paper, 7 x 18 in (17.8 x 45.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 58
KIAKSHUK (1886-1966) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Seal Hunt, 1964 (1964-65 #2)
stonecut and stencil, 24 1/2 x 33 3/4 in (62.2 x 85.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 59
IYOLA KINGWATSIAK (1933-2000) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Untitled (2-62), 1962 #2
engraving, plate: 6.75 x 3.75 in (17.1 x 9.5 cm) / sheet: 13 x 9.5 in (33 x 24.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 60
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Splash, 2002 #19
etching and aquatint, plate: 7 3/4 x 10 in (19.7 x 25.4 cm) / sheet: 11 3/4 x 15 1/4 in (29.8 x 38.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 61
JACOB IRKOK (1937-2009) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Swimming Caribou, 2000s
antler, 5 x 12.75 x 1.75 in (12.7 x 32.4 x 4.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 62
JESSIE OONARK, O.C., R.C.A (1906-1985) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
A Terrifying Challenge, 1973 #18
stonecut and stencil, 19.25 x 24 in (48.9 x 61 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 63
EVA TALOOKI ALIKTILUK (1927-1994) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Seated Woman, 1990s
antler, felt, sinew, cotton thread, and graphite, 5.5 x 2.5 x 5.25 in (14 x 6.3 x 13.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $350 — $500
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Lot 64
PRIMROSE ADAMS (1926-2020) HAIDA
Miniature Pendant Rain Hat with Tail, c. 1990
split spruce root, faux fur, and clasp, 1.5 x 3 x 4 in (3.8 x 7.6 x 10.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 65
ARTHUR MOODY (1887-1967) SKIDEGATE, HAIDA GWAII
American Eagle with Captured Salmon, c. 1950s
argillite with later added bale and chain, 1.75 x 0.5 x 0.5 in (4.4 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $200 — $300
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Lot 66
PRESTON SINGLETARY (1963-) TLINGIT
Clan Hat, 2007
hand blown and sand carved glass, 8 x 21.25 x 21.25 in (20.3 x 54 x 54 cm)
ESTIMATE: $12,000 — $18,000
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Lot 67
GENE BRABANT (1946-) CREE, VICTORIA, B.C.
Bella Coola Moon (Nuxalk Style Moon Mask), c. mid-late 1980s
red and yellow cedar wood and acrylic paint, 14.75 x 14.5 x 4.5 in (37.5 x 36.8 x 11.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 68
UNIDENTIFIED COAST SALISH OR NUU-CHAH-NULTH ARTIST
Model Canoe with Paddles, c. 1980s
each cedar wood, the canoe: 3.25 x 17.25 x 2.25 in (8.3 x 43.8 x 5.7 cm) / the largest paddle: length: 11 in (27.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 69
DWAYNE SIMEON (1960-) KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW / HAIDA / SQUAMISH
Gikamł (Gikamhl / Geekumł / Gee-a-kum [cum] / Gee a kum [cum] / Chief’s Dzunuk’wa Mask), late 1990s / early 2000s
cedar wood, horse hair, and fur, 10.5 x 9.5 x 5 in (26.7 x 24.1 x 12.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 70
UNIDENTIFIED NUU-CHAH-NULTH or MAKAH ARTIST
Basketry Covered Shell, c. 1960s
abalone shell, natural and dyed bear grass, 1.5 x 4.75 x 3.5 in (3.8 x 12.1 x 8.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 71
UNIDENTIFIED SALISH ARTISTS
Pair of Coast Salish Imbricated Baskets, Comprising a Rectangular Lidded Basket and a Berry Basket with Handle, c. 1960s
the berry basket: cedar root and cedar bark with, woven linen and later wire reinforcement to handle, 4.5 x 12 x 8 in (11.4 x 30.5 x 20.3 cm) / the lidded basket: cedar bark, cedar root, grass, cherry bark, and hide ties: 4.5 x 11 x 7 in (11.4 x 27.9 x 17.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $150 — $250
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Lot 72
LANCE TAYLOR, TULALIP
Basket with Seafaring Motifs, 2010
cedar bark and natural and dyed grass, 4.25 x 6 x 6 in (10.8 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 73
DAVID M. GENERAL (1950-) HAUDENOSAUNEE, MOHAWK/ONEIDA
Woman Dancing, 1987
stone, 16.25 x 7.75 x 4.5 in (41.3 x 19.7 x 11.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 74
DAVID M. GENERAL (1950-) HAUDENOSAUNEE, MOHAWK/ONEIDA
The Whirlwind, 1980
serpentine stone, 7.5 x 11.5 x 8 in (19.1 x 29.2 x 20.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 75
HELENA BEBONANG, ANISHINAABE, M'CHIGEENG FIRST NATION, MANITOULIN ISLAND, ONTARIO
Lidded Quill Basket with Five Point Star Design, c. 1980-90s
birch bark, quills, sweetgrass, and cotton thread, 2.75 x 3 x 3 in (7 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $150 — $250
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Lot 76
UNIDENTIFIED HAUDENOSAUNEE (IROQUOIS) ARTIST
Small Black Beaded Bag with Ruffle Trim, late 19th / early 20th century
velvet, cotton, silk ribbon, hide, glass beads, braided straw, and cotton thread, 5 x 4.5 x 0.25 in (12.7 x 11.4 x 0.6 cm), measurements reflect dimensions with the fringe but without the strap, 10.25 x 4.5 x 0.25 in (26 x 11.4 x 0.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $250 — $350
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Lot 77
UNIDENTIFIED ANISHINAABE (OJIBWE) ARTIST
Densely Quilled Lidded Basket with Sunburst Medallion and Striped Side Decoration, c. 1980
birch bark, quills, dyes, sweetgrass, and cotton thread, 3.25 x 5.5 x 5.5 in (8.3 x 14 x 14 cm)
ESTIMATE: $200 — $300
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Lot 78
UNIDENTIFIED HAUDENOSAUNEE (IROQUOIS) ARTIST
Beaded Purse, late 19th / early 20th century
wool, cotton, silk ribbon, hide, glass beads, metal and thread woven trim, and cotton thread, 9.5 x 8.5 x 0.5 in (24.1 x 21.6 x 1.3 cm), measurements reflect dimensions with the fringe but without the strap, 16.25 x 8.5 x 0.5 in (41.3 x 21.6 x 1.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $350 — $500
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Lot 79
UNIDENTIFIED INUVIALUIT or YUPIK ARTIST
Lidded Coiled Grass Basket with Tall Conical Lid, late 20th Century
natural and dyed grasses, 7.25 x 7 x 7 in (18.4 x 17.8 x 17.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $150 — $250
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Lot 80
UNIDENTIFIED ANISHINAABE (OJIBWE) ARTISTS
Pair of Quilled Lidded Containers with Floral Designs, each 1980s
each birch bark, quills, dyes, sweetgrass, and cotton thread, the larger: 2.25 x 5.25 x 5.25 in (5.7 x 13.3 x 13.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $250 — $350
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Lot 81
LYDIA TUKI (1928-D?) & SILASSIE TUKI (1919-1994), INUKJUAK (PORT HARRISON)
Lidded Basket with Hare Finial, c. 1980
coiled grass, stone, hide, and waxed string, 13.5 x 10 x 10 in (34.3 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $150 — $250
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Lot 82
UNKNOWN EASTERN WOODLANDS MAKER
A Platform Effigy Pipe Resembling a Raven or a Crow, pre-16th century
catlinite, 1.5 x 3.5 x 1 in (3.8 x 8.9 x 2.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 83
UNIDENTIFIED IÑUPIAQ ARTIST, KOTZEBUE or KOBUK RIVER REGION, AK
Pair of Dolls, c. 1980s
each furs, skin, beads, pigment, sinew, marine foam, each 12 x 6 x 3 in (30.5 x 15.2 x 7.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $250 — $350
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Lot 84
UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTIST, EASTERN CANADIAN ARCTIC
Model Kayak, mid-20th century
ivory, skin, and waxed string. the kayak: 0.5 x 6.25 x 1 in (1.3 x 15.9 x 2.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $150 — $250
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Lot 85
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: $3,000 — $5,000
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Lot 86
JOHNNY INUKPUK, R.C.A. (1911-2007) INUKJUAK (PORT HARRISON)
Mother Teaching Young Child to walk, late 1970s / early 1980s
stone, 15.25 x 9.5 x 5.5 in (38.7 x 24.1 x 14 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 87
SARAH NASTAPOKA (1925- ) INUKJUAK (PORT HARRISON)
Seated Woman with Qulliq (Kudlik) Stick, late 1950s
stone and antler, 7.75 x 5.75 x 7.25 in (19.7 x 14.6 x 18.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 88
WILLIE EMUDLUK (1924-D KANGIQSUALUJJUAQ (GEORGE RIVER)
Skulking Polar Bear, 1960s
stone and antler, 13 x 5 x 4.5 in (33 x 12.7 x 11.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,500 — $2,500
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Lot 89
UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTIST
Group Lot of Lure, Harpoon Line Toggle, and Two Figures, mid-20th Century
each ivory, the largest (the lure), 2 x 2 x 0.5 in (5.1 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $350 — $500
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Lot 90
UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST, SANIKILUAQ (BELCHER ISLAND)
Snowy Owl, High on a Perch, mid-late 1950s
stone and soap, 7 x 4 x 1.5 in (17.8 x 10.2 x 3.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 91
GIDEON QAUQJUAQ (1941-) TALOYOAK (SPENCE BAY)
Gull with Flippered, Waving Wing, 1990s
stone, 11 x 4.5 x 5.5 in (27.9 x 11.4 x 14 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 92
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: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 93
JAYBEDDIE AMAGOALIK, QAUSUITTUQ (RESOLUTE BAY)
Resting Caribou, 1980s
stone and antler, 7.75 x 8.25 x 4 in (19.7 x 21 x 10.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 94
GEORGE (SIWIS) NELSON (1884-1969), KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW, QUATSINO, BC
Model Totem Pole, c. 1950s
cedar wood and paint, 10.75 x 7.25 x 3 in (27.3 x 18.4 x 7.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 95
HENRY VENN ROBERTSON (GA'BA'BAAWK/TEN RAVENS) (1934-2016) HAISLA
Model Totem Pole with Eagle, Killer Whale, and Salmon, 37008
red cedar wood, 16.5 x 5.5 x 4 in (41.9 x 14 x 10.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 96
UNIDENTIFIED COAST SALISH OR KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW ARTIST (POSSIBLY ROBERT GEORGE)
Model Totem Pole with Thunderbird and Raven, c. 1990s/2000s
cedar wood and paint, 24 x 17.5 x 5.25 in (61 x 44.5 x 13.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 97
DR. ALFRED JOSEPH GISDAY’WAY (1927-2014) WET'SUWET'EN
Lidded Bent Corner Box, 1960s / 1970s
red cedar wood and pigment, 11.5 x 13.5 x 11 in (29.2 x 34.3 x 27.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 98
ELAINE BRUCE, KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW, ALERT BAY, BC
Thunderbird Head Pendant Necklace, c. 1980s
the pendant: cedar wood and acrylic paint, 2.5 x 4.25 x 0.5 in (6.3 x 10.8 x 1.3 cm) / the chain: beads and string, overall length: 14 in (35.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $150 — $250
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Lot 99
JUDITH CRANMER (TWEEDIE) (1935-2009) NON-INDIGENOUS
Six-Piece Coffee Service with Four Mugs, Sugar Bowl, and Cream Jug with Northwest Coast Inspired Ovoid Designs, 1990s
each glazed and painted earthenware ceramic, the cream jug: 3.25 x 5.25 x 3.5 in (8.3 x 13.3 x 8.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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