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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
Attributed to NEVA MATHIAS (1958- ) CUP’IK, CHEVAK, ALASKA
Woven Lidded Basket with Dragonfly Design, c. 2000
natural and dyed grasses, 6.25 x 5 x 5 in (15.9 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 2
PRIMROSE ADAMS (1926-2020) & ALFRED ADAMS (20th Century), HAIDA
Miniature Pendant Painted Frog Hat, c. 1990
split spruce roots and acrylic paint, 1 x 3 x 3 in (2.5 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $700 — $1,000
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Lot 3
ISABEL RORICK (1955-) HAIDA, OLD MASSET, HAIDA GWAII
Winter Solstice (Snowflake Design Rattle Top Basket), c. 2011
root, sun bleached sweet grass stems, alder dyed spruce root, 2.5 x 2.75 x 2.75 in (6.3 x 7 x 7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 4
ROSALIE PANIYAK (1934-2007) CUP'IK, CHEVAK
Woman Flensing a Salmon, 1990s / 2000s
salmon skin, cotton fabric, furs, and glass beads, 8 x 5.5 x 6.5 in (20.3 x 14 x 16.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $200 — $300
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Lot 5
UNIDENTIFIED NUU-CHAH-NULTH ARTIST
Pictorial Lidded Basket with Sea Monsters and Whaling Scene, c. 1960s
natural and dyed bear grass and cedar bark, 3.25 x 4 x 4 in (8.3 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 6
JOE DAVID (1946-) NUU-CHAH-NULTH, TOFINO, B.C.
Woman with Topknot and Dress, 2007
alder wood, leather, hair, glass beads, and thread, 8 x 2.25 x 1.5 in (20.3 x 5.7 x 3.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 7
FLORENCE CLEMENT, YUP'IK, HOOPER BAY, AK
Intricate Hooper Bay Basket, c. 1990s
wove grass, 5.5 x 6 x 6 in (14 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 8
MONA OHOVELUK KUNEYUNA (1935-1992) ULUKHAKTOK (HOLMAN)
Family Life, 1967 (1968 #17)
stonecut, 15.75 x 23.25 in (40 x 59.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $150 — $250
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Lot 9
UNKNOWN CENTRAL YUP’IK ARTIST
Yuuyuuk (Bolas /Alaskan Yo-yo / Eskimo Yo-yo), c. 1980s/90s
grass, string, and stone, dimensions variable, each "weight": 1.5 x 2 x 2 in (3.8 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $100 — $200
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Lot 10
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Deep Water Char, 2003 #12
etching and aquatint, plate: 23.75 x 26.5 in (60.3 x 67.3 cm) / sheet: 31.5 x 37 in (80 x 94 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,500 — $5,000
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Lot 11
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Resting Bird, 1989
stone, 10.25 x 13.5 x 5.75 in (26 x 34.3 x 14.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,500 — $5,000
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Lot 12
PUDLO PUDLAT (1916-1992) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Iceberg Lookout, 1987 #32
stonecut and stencil, 24 x 29.5 in (61 x 75 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 13
EEGYVUDLUK RAGEE (1920-1983) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Birds of Spring, 1979 # 2
stonecut and stencil, 23.5 x 31.5 in (59.7 x 80 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $400
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Lot 14
ATTRIBUTED TO KIUGAK (KIAWAK) ASHOONA, O.C., R.C.A. (1933-2014) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Howling Dog, c. 1960
stone, 7 x 6.5 x 3.75 in (17.8 x 16.5 x 9.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
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Lot 15
SHEOJUK ETIDLOOIE (1932-1999) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Searching Bird, 1998 #23
lithograph, 22.25 x 30 in (56.5 x 76.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 16
JAMASIE TEEVEE (1910-1985) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Standing Boy, c. 1960
stone, 5 x 2.5 x 2.25 in (12.7 x 6.3 x 5.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 17
MIKIGAK KINGWATSIAK (1943-2002) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Bright-Eyed, Perched Owl, mid-late 1960s
stone, 4.75 x 5 x 3.25 in (12.1 x 12.7 x 8.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $350 — $500
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Lot 18
QAUNAQ (HAUNAK) MIKKIGAK (1932- 2020) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Man with Pack, c. 1970s
stone, 8.25 x 3.75 x 4.25 in (21 x 9.5 x 10.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 19
JESSIE OONARK, O.C., R.C.A (1906-1985) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Flight of the Shaman, 1970 (1971 #13)
stonecut and stencil, 20.5 x 26.25 in (52.1 x 66.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
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Lot 20
JESSIE OONARK, O.C., R.C.A (1906-1985) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Inuk Catching a Bird, 1981 #12
stencil, 38 x 27.5 in (96.5 x 69.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 21
JOSIAH NUILAALIK (1928-2005) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Bird Spirit, 1970 (1971 #45)
stonecut, 17.25 x 21.25 in (43.8 x 54 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 22
UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTIST, QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Bear, c. 1960s
stone, 3.5 x 5.25 x 1.25 in (8.9 x 13.3 x 3.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 23
LUKE ANGUHADLUQ (1895-1982) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Composition with Three Women and an Ulu, c. mid 1970s
coloured pencil and graphite on paper, 20 x 26 in (50.8 x 66 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 24
THOMAS SIVURAQ (1941-) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Muskox, c. 1985
stone, 3 x 6 x 2.5 in (7.6 x 15.2 x 6.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 25
BARNABUS ARNASUNGAAQ (1924-2017) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Figures Preparing a Qamutiik (Komatik), c. early 1970s
muskox horn and stone, 2.75 x 8.75 x 3.25 in (7 x 22.2 x 8.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 26
JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993) KANGIQLINIQ (RANKIN INLET)
Figure with Spread Legs and Hands on Head, 1970s
stone, 9 x 8 x 3 in (22.9 x 20.3 x 7.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 27
MARC ALIKASWA (1928-2008) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Seated Figure with Upturned Gaze, mid-late 1980s
stone, 5.5 x 3 x 4.5 in (14 x 7.6 x 11.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 28
NOAH NUNA (1900-D) IQALUIT (FROBISHER BAY)
Embracing Figures, c. early-mid 1970s
stone, 9 x 9.5 x 4.5 in (22.9 x 24.1 x 11.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 29
ENNUTSIAK (1893-1976) IQALUIT (FROBISHER BAY)
Opposing Sled Dogs, Standing Back to Back, early-mid 1960s
stone, 1.75 x 4.5 x 1 in (4.4 x 11.4 x 2.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 30
UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTIST, EASTERN CANADIAN ARCTIC
Caribou Grazing atop Bird and Walrus Heads, early 1950s
stone, antler, and inlay, 4.5 x 4 x 1.75 in (11.4 x 10.2 x 4.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 30
UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTIST, EASTERN CANADIAN ARCTIC
Caribou Grazing atop Bird and Walrus Heads, early 1950s
stone, antler, and inlay, 4.5 x 4 x 1.75 in (11.4 x 10.2 x 4.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 32
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: $500 — $800
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Lot 33
UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTIST, QIKIQTAALUK (NORTH BAFFIN),
Breaching Narwhal, 1970s
stone and antler, 11.25 x 14.5 x 2 in (28.6 x 36.8 x 5.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 34
QIATSUQ SHAA (1971-1998) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Muskox Gathering Itself to Rear, 1990s
stone, 6.25 x 10 x 12.5 in (15.9 x 25.4 x 31.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $700 — $1,000
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Lot 35
SHARKY NUNA (1918-1979) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Lounging Seal, 1970s
stone, 2 x 11 x 4.75 in (5.1 x 27.9 x 12.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 36
LUKTA QIATSUK (1928-2004) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Swimming Loon, 1990s
stone, 5 x 8.25 x 3 in (12.7 x 21 x 7.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 37
KIAKSHUK (1886-1966) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Hunting Scenes, 1962
graphite on paper, 16.5 x 21.5 in (41.9 x 54.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 38
LATCHOLASSIE AKESUK (1919-2000) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Transforming Owl, 1992
stone, 8 x 3.75 x 8 in (20.3 x 9.5 x 20.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,500 — $2,500
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Lot 39
AOUDLA PUDLAT (1951-2006) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Shaman with Two Wives, 2007
etching and aquatint, sheet: 20.75 x 29.5 (52.7 x 74.9 cm) / each plate: 10 x 8 in (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $200 — $400
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Lot 40
MEELIA KELLY (1940-2006) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Illauliutit (Caribou Herd), 2001 #20
stonecut, 24.5 x 19.5 in (62.2 x 49.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $350 — $500
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Lot 41
JOANASSIE IGIU (1923-1981) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Fish Spirit, 1981
stone, 6 x 9.5 x 2.5 in (15.2 x 24.1 x 6.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 42
SHEOJUK ETIDLOOIE (1932-1999) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Falling out of Bed, 1999 (Special Release, 2000)
etching and aquatint, 41 x 31.5 in (104.1 x 80 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 43
KEELEEMEEOOMEE SAMUALIE (1919-1983) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Timiat, 1974 #48
stonecut, 33.5 x 24 in (85.1 x 61 cm)
ESTIMATE: $200 — $400
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Lot 44
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 45
PITSEOLAK ASHOONA, R.C.A., O.C., (1904-1983) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Birds, 1980 #L21
lithograph, 9.75 x 11 in (24.8 x 27.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $200 — $300
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Lot 46
UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTIST, Probably KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Kneeling Fisherwoman, c. 1950s
stone, ivory, and black inlay, 10 x 7.25 x 4.25 in (25.4 x 18.4 x 10.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 47
UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST, INUKJUAK (PORT HARRISON)
Woman with Tattoos, with Water Pail and Scoop, early 1950s
stone, bone, antler, sinew, and graphite, 6 x 4.5 x 2.5 in (15.2 x 11.4 x 6.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 48
DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976) PUVIRNITUQ (POVUNGNITUK)
The One Who Suddenly Grew Big, c. 1958
stone, 8.5 x 6 x 3.25 in (21.6 x 15.2 x 8.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 49
HELEN KALVAK, C.M., R.C.A. (1901-1984) ULUKHAKTOK (HOLMAN)
Feeding Baby Bird, 1980/1 #8
stencil, 17 x 24.5 in (43.2 x 62.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $200 — $300
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Lot 50
EMMA NATAKOK (1915-D) SALLIT (CORAL HARBOUR)
Leaning Woman, 1981
stone, 12 x 7 x 9.5 in (30.5 x 17.8 x 24.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 51
LUKE ANGUHADLUQ (1895-1982) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Musk-Oxen, 1973 #4
stonecut and stencil, 25 x 37 in (63.5 x 94 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 52
TONY HUNT, R.C.A., O.B.C. (1942-2017) KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW
Kwakiutl Sculpin, 1973
silkscreen print, 17.5 x 22.5 in (44.5 x 57.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $100 — $150
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Lot 53
SANFORD WILLIAMS (1967-) MOWACHAHT/MUCHALAHT (NUU-CHAH-NULTH)
Mask, 2 Aug 2008
alder wood, opercula, and acrylic paint, 9.25 x 7 x 4.5 in (23.5 x 17.8 x 11.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 54
JACKSON BEARDY (1944-1984) ANISHINAABE (OJIBWE)
Protection, 1975
serigraph, 18.75 x 25 in (47.6 x 63.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $100 — $150
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Lot 55
Probably PAULOOSIE MUCKPA (1937-) IKPIARJUK (ARCTIC BAY)
Model Ulu with Rest, 2000s
stone, metal, and wood, 5.25 x 5.25 x 3.5 in (13.3 x 13.3 x 8.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $200 — $400
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Lot 56
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 57
Possibly TIVI ILISITUK (1933-2012) SALLUIT (SUGLUK)
Colony of Seals and Pups, c. 1960
whale bone and antler, 1.25 x 4.5 x 4.25 in (3.2 x 11.4 x 10.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $150 — $250
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Lot 58
UNIDENTIFIED UNANGAX̂ (ALEUT) ARTIST
Basketry Wove Glass Bottle with Alternating Blue Beads, 1980s / 90s
rye grass and glass beads, 2 x 1.25 x 1.25 in (5.1 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $350 — $500
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Lot 59
HECTOR THOMPSON (1957-) HAIDA
Killer Whale Breaching Over Seal, 1977
argillite and pāua shell, 3.25 x 3 x 2.75 in (8.3 x 7.6 x 7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 60
Attributed to MARY LEAF (1920-2004), AKWESASNE (ST. REGIS) MOHAWK, HOGANSBURG, NY
Miniature Black Ash and Sweetgrass Fancy "Strawberry" Basket, 1980s/90s
natural and dyed ash splint and sweet grass, 2 x 2.25 x 2.5 in (5.1 x 5.7 x 6.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $250 — $350
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Lot 61
LUKASI QAVAVAUK (1932-) IVUJIVIK
Model Peterhead Boat, 1953
stone, antler, and string, 7.5 x 9.5 x 3 in (19.1 x 24.1 x 7.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 62
MICHAEL MASSIE, C.M., R.C.A. (1962-) KIPPENS, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Reflecting on the Past, 15 Nov 2005
antler, metal, stone, wood, and mirror, 8.25 x 14.5 x 9.75 in (21 x 36.8 x 24.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $4,000 — $6,000
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Lot 63
JAMASEE PITSEOLAK (1968-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Pistol with Muskox Handle, 2011
stone, baleen, and polar bear claw, 4.75 x 10.5 x 2 in (12.1 x 26.7 x 5.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 64
ABRAHAM NASTAPOKA (1900-1981) INUKJUAK (PORT HARRISON)
Dog Head Bookends, 1960
each stone and soap, 5 x 6 x 2.5 in (12.7 x 15.2 x 6.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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