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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
DARREL WHITE (1960-) DAAJING GIDS (QUEEN CHARLOTTE CITY), HAIDA GWAII
Raven Pendant, 2006
argillite, testing 14K yellow gold, catlantite (pipestone), and mother of pearl, 2.25 x 1.75 x 0.25 in (5.7 x 4.4 x 0.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 2
NORVAL MORRISSEAU, C.M. (1931-2007) ANISHINAABE (OJIBWE)
Spawning Fish with Two Birds, mid-1960s
acrylic on stiff paper board (mat board?), 12.25 x 18.25 in (31.1 x 46.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,500 — $2,500
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Lot 3
ARTHUR MOODY (1887-1967) SKIDEGATE, B.C.
Eagle with Captured Salmon, c. 1960s
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: $400 — $600
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Lot 4
GEORGE PENNIER (1957-) COAST SALISH, MISSION, BC
Woman with Labret, mid-late 1980s
alder wood, hair, abalone, and acrylic paint, 6.75 x 5 x 3.25 in (17.1 x 12.7 x 8.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 5
ART THOMPSON (1948-2003) NUU-CHAH-NULTH
Raven Stealing the Wind, 1976
silkscreen print, 17.5 x 23.25 in (44.5 x 59.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $250 — $350
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Lot 6
GEORGE BEE, KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW
Model Bentwood Hat of Sisiyutł (Sisiutl / Sea Serpent) with Wolf , mid-late 1980s
cedar wood, pigment, cedar bark, and metal rods, 14 x 17 x 9.25 in (35.6 x 43.2 x 23.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 7
JOE DAVID (1946-) NUU-CHAH-NULTH
Two Prints: Natural & Supernatural, 1978
each serigraph print, 19.75 x 6.75 in (50.2 x 17.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 8
DOUG LAFORTUNE SR. (1953-) COAST SALISH
Staff, late 1980s / early 1990s
wood and pebbles or seeds, 73.5 x 2.5 x 6.5 in (186.7 x 6.3 x 16.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 9
TONY HUNT JR. (1961-2017) KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW
Kwaguilth Bookwus or Wild Man (Ba̱k’wa̱s / Bukwus Mask), 1982
cedar wood, hair and acrylic paint, 12 x 14 x 7.5 in (30.5 x 35.6 x 19.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 10
ROY HENRY VICKERS (1946-), C.M., OBC, TSIMSHIAN, TOFINO, BC
Stanley Park, 3 March 1997
serigraph, 9.5 x 22.75 in (24.1 x 57.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $350 — $500
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Lot 11
TONY GULBRANDSEN (1962-) TSIMSHIAN
Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw Style G̲a̱luḵwiwe (Crooked Beak of Heaven) and Huxwhukw (Hok Hok) Double Mask, 1990s
red cedar wood, cedar bark, acrylic paint, and leather, 38 x 13 x 8.5 in (96.5 x 33 x 21.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 12
TONY HUNT, O.B.C. (1942-2017) KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW
Untitled (Bird), 1988
silkscreen print, 15 x 19 in (38.1 x 48.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $200 — $300
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Lot 13
ULAYU PINGWARTOK (1904-1978) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET
Shore Birds, 1964 (1964/65 #72)
stonecut, 17 x 24.25 in (43.2 x 61.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 14
JOSEPHIE POOTOOGOOK (1887-1958) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
With the Raven Comes the Fish, 1959 #26
stonecut, 17.75 x 12 in (45.1 x 30.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 15
IYOLA KINGWATSIAK (1933-2000) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Geese Leaving, 1964 (1964/65 #38)
stencil, 25 1/2 x 20 in (64.8 x 50.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 16
EEGYVUDLUK RAGEE (1920-1983) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Wolf Possessed by Spirits, 1960 #5
stonecut, 12 x 24 in (30.5 x 61 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 17
PARR (1893-1969) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
The Hunters, 1962 #70
stonecut, 29.25 x 21 in (74.3 x 53.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 18
LUKE ANGUHADLUQ (1895-1982) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Fish Eating Fish, 1976 (1977 #6)
stencil, 4.75 x 7.5 in (12.1 x 19.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 19
MARC ALIKASWA (1928-2008) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Seated Figure with Crossed Arms, 1 July 1990
stone, 4.75 x 2.25 x 2.25 in (12.1 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 20
ANDY MIKI (1918-1983) ARVIAT/TIKIRAQJUAQ (ESKIMO POINT/WHALE COVE)
Animal (Dog?), early to mid-1970s
stone, 2.5 x 1.25 x 0.5 in (6.3 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 21
JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993) KANGIQLINIQ (RANKIN INLET)
Standing Figure, mid-late 1970s
stone, 4 x 1.5 x 1.5 in (10.2 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 22
UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST, possibly QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Head of a Man, mid 1960s
antler, 3.5 x 1.25 x 3.5 in (8.9 x 3.2 x 8.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $200 — $300
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Lot 23
UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST, PANNIRTUQ (PANGNIRTUNG)
Hobbling Man, early-mid 1960s
ivory, 2.75 x 2.5 x 1.5 in (7 x 6.3 x 3.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 24
JACOB ITKELIK (1923-D) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Standing Man with Clasped Hands, mid 1960s
antler, 7.5 x 1.25 x 2.25 in (19.1 x 3.2 x 5.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 25
Probably THERESA or THOMAS SIMEON, INNU
Preening Goose, 1990s
stone, 6.5 x 16.5 x 5.5 in (16.5 x 41.9 x 14 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 26
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPe DORSET)
Tuulliq Taanisiqtuq (Dancing Loon), 2006 #11
stonecut on beige coloured paper, 32 x 29 in (81.3 x 73.7cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 27
SAMSON NASTAPOKA (1931-) INUKJUAK (PORT HARRISON)
Book Ends with Pups, 1960s
stone, each: 4 x 2.75 x 4.25 in (10.2 x 7 x 10.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 28
PUDLO PUDLAT (1916-1992) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Owl Takes a Ride on Arctic Char, 1988/89
ink, felt tip, and coloured pencil on paper, 19.75 x 26 in (50.2 x 66 cm)
ESTIMATE: $700 — $1,000
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Lot 29
ROGER HITKOLOK (1948-) KUGLUKTUK (COPPERMINE)
Muskox, 1970s
stone and baleen, 5.25 x 9.25 x 3.25 in (13.3 x 23.5 x 8.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 30
PITALOOSIE SAILA, R.C.A. (1942-2021) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Resplendent Bird in Water, 1984/85
coloured pencil and ink on paper, 13 x 20 1/4 in (33 x 51.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 31
PITALOOSIE SAILA, R.C.A. (1942-2021) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Tundra Hawk, 1975 #26
stonecut, 21.75 x 28 in (55.2 x 71.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 32
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: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 33
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Owl, 1964 (1964/65 #54)
stonecut, 16.75 x 24.5 in (42.5 x 62.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,500 — $2,500
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Lot 34
MARY YUUSIPIK SINGAQTI (1936-2017) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Seated Child Playing a Game, c. early 1980s
stone, sinew, and antler, 4.25 x 3 x 4.75 in (10.8 x 7.6 x 12.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 35
LUKE ANOWTALIK (1932-2006) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Swinging Acrobat, c. 1985
antler and string, 8 x 5 x 5 in. (20.3 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 36
BARNABUS ARNASUNGAAQ (1924-2017) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Bird Shaman, mid 1970s -early 1980s
stone, 4.5 x 6.5 x 3.5 in (11.4 x 16.5 x 8.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 37
TEMELA OOPIK (1946-2018) KIMMIRUT (LAKE HARBOUR)
Rearing Muskox, c. early 1980s
stone and antler, 10.5 x 5 x 7.25 in (26.7 x 12.7 x 18.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 38
KANANGINAK POOTOOGOOK, R.C.A. (1935-2010) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Akuarmittuq (Pregnant Owl), 2002 (Cape Dorset Spring Folio) #2
stonecut and stencil, 28 x 22 in (71.1 x 55.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $700 — $1,000
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Lot 39
JACO ISHULUTAQ (1951-) PANNIRTUQ (PANGNIRTUNG)
Drum Dancer, 1990s
stone, bone, and antler, 18.5 x 10 x 9 in (47 x 25.4 x 22.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $700 — $1,000
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Lot 40
FABIAN OOGARK (1923-1992) ARVILIQJUAQ (PELLY BAY)
Rookery, 1980s
whale bone and walrus ivory, 2.25 x 6 x 3 in (5.7 x 15.2 x 7.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 41
EVA TALOOKI ALIKTILUK (1927-1995) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Beaded Doll, 1980s
hide, fur, yarn, stone, plastic and glass beads, cotton fringe, cotton thread, sinew, and stuffing, 13 x 8 x 3.75 in (33 x 20.3 x 9.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 42
EMILY PANGNERK ILLUITOK (1943-2012) ARVILIQJUAQ (PELLY BAY)
First to the Feast: Hunter, Dogs, Polar Bear, and Seal, 1980s
fine grained stone, walrus ivory, muskox horn, sinew, and black inlay, 2.25 x 6.75 x 2.5 in (5.7 x 17.1 x 6.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $350 — $500
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Lot 43
UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST, NAUJAAT (REPULSE BAY)
Ulu Composition with Whale Decor, 1980s
stone and antler, 6.25 x 6.25 x 2.5 in (15.9 x 15.9 x 6.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 44
TIGAQ, TALOYOAK (SPENCE BAY)
Packing or Pack Doll (Kadlu and Lightning Child), late 1980s
wool duffel, thread, yarn, and stuffing, 12.25 x 10 x 7 in (31.1 x 25.4 x 17.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 45
MARK TUNGILIK (1913-1986) NAUJAAT (REPULSE BAY)
Quartet of Singing Men, Two With Large Noses, 1970s
stone and ivory, 1.25 x 3.5 x 1.5 in (3.2 x 8.9 x 3.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 46
UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTIST, EASTERN CANADIAN ARCTIC
Ashtray and Match Holder, late 1950s
stone and ivory, 4 x 9.75 x 4.5 in (10.2 x 24.8 x 11.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 47
UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST, INUKJUAK (PORT HARRISON)
Standing Hunter on Base, 1950s
stone, soap, and antler, 9 x 5.25 x 2.5 (22.9 x 13.3 x 6.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 48
UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST, INUKJUAK (PORT HARRISON)
Match Holder with Incised Flora and Geometric Motifs , 1950s
stone and soap, 2 x 1.75 x 1.25 in (5.1 x 4.4 x 3.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 49
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Spotted Loon, 2006 #9
lithograph on cream coloured paper, 22.25 x 28 in (56.5 x 71.1cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
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Lot 50
NAPACHIE SHARKY (1971-2018) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Alighting Bird, 2006
stone, 3.75 x 9.5 x 2.25 in (9.5 x 24.1 x 5.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $900 — $1,200
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Lot 51
PITALOOSIE SAILA, R.C.A. (1942-2021) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET
The Red Mittens, 2002 #29
lithograph, 22.25 x 29.75 in (56.5 x 75.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,500 — $2,500
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Lot 52
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: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 53
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: $500 — $800
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Lot 54
SARAH NASTAPOKA (1925- ) INUKJUAK (PORT HARRISON)
Seated Woman, Mending a Kamik, c. 1960
stone, 8 x 7.25 x 5.5 in (20.3 x 18.4 x 14 cm)
ESTIMATE: $700 — $1,000
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Lot 55
LUKE ANGUHADLUQ (1895-1982) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
A Time for Celebration, 1974 #18
stonecut and stencil, 25 x 39 in (63.5 x 99.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 56
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 57
PUDLO PUDLAT (1916-1992) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Aeroplane, 1976 #13
stonecut and stencil, 25 x 34 in (63.5 x 86.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 58
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Ravens Entwined, 2004 #11
lithograph, 22.25 x 30 in (56.5 x 76.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 59
MARY PUDLAT (1923-2001) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Avataq, 2001 #16
stonecut and stencil, 24.5 x 30 in (62.2 x 76.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 60
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Iqalutsiavak (Beautiful Fish), 2005 #11
stonecut and stencil on cream coloured paper, 26 x 32 in (66 x 81.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
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Lot 61
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Owls Enveloped, 2004 #14
stonecut and stencil on natural coloured paper, 24.5 x 32.25 in (62.2 x 81.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,800 — $2,800
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Lot 62
NIVIAQSI (NIVIAKSIAK) (1908-1959) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Untitled (Four Scenes Camp Scenes), c. 1957-58
graphite drawing on cerlox bound notepad paper, 12 x 9 in (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
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Lot 63
PUDLO PUDLAT (1916-1992) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Reluctant Wife, 1961 (2002 #2)
stencil, 19 x 25.5 in (48.3 x 64.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 64
RICHARD HUNT, O.C., O.B.C.,(1951-) KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW
KwA-Gulth Frog, c. 1980
silkscreen, 20.5 x 14.5 in (52.1 x 36.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $200 — $300
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Lot 65
TOM LAFORTUNE (1959-) COAST SALISH
Loon Form Ladle, c. mid-late 1980s
wood and pigment, 11 x 12 x 4.25 in (27.9 x 30.5 x 10.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 66
WALTER HARRIS, O.C., (1931-2009) GITXSAN (GITKSAN)
Children Pulling the Jaw Off the Transformed Weget , 1981
silkscreen, 17.25 x 11.5 in (43.8 x 29.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 67
UNIDENTIFIED NUU-CHAH-NULTH ARTISTS
Two Miniature Baskets and a Miniature Rain Hat, 1990s
each cedar bark, natural and dyed grasses, the largest: 3 x 3 x 3 in (7.6 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $200 — $400
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Lot 68
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: $1,200 — $1,800
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