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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
KANANGINAK POOTOOGOOK, R.C.A. (1935-2010) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
On the Lookout, 2001 #5
stonecut and stencil, 19.75 x 22 in (50.2 x 55.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 2
JOANASSIE IGIU (1923-1981) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Owl, mid-1970s
stone, 11.5 x 11 x 6 in (29.2 x 27.9 x 15.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 3
KANANGINAK POOTOOGOOK, R.C.A. (1935-2010) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Parliament of Owls, 2005 #4
stonecut and stencil, 24.5 x 32 in (62.2 x 81.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 4
ANNIE POOTOOGOOK (1969-2016) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
A Friend Visits, 2008 #1
lithograph, 14.75 x 22.25 (37.5 x 56.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 5
KANANGINAK POOTOOGOOK, R.C.A. (1935-2010) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Sea Pigeon (Pitseolak), 1999
felt tip and coloured pencil on heavy wove paper, 26 x 20 in (66 x 50.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 6
PUDLO PUDLAT (1916-1992) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Composition with Loons and Seals, late 1970s
coloured pencil and ink over acrylic was on Arches watermarked paper, 22.25 x 30 in (56.5 x 76.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 7
JAY BRABANT (1970-) CREE, VICTORIA, B.C.
Bumblebee Mask, March 1986
cedar wood, cedar bark, cotton thread, and acrylic paint, 16 x 7 x 12 in (40.6 x 17.8 x 30.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 8
BEAU DICK (1955-2017) KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW
Moon Crest, 1988
wood, abalone, copper, and acrylic paint, 10.5 x 9.5 x 3 in (26.7 x 24.1 x 7.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $5,000 — $8,000
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Lot 9
PATRICK AMOS (1957-) NUU-CHAH-NULTH
Lady Crow Moon Mask, 13 & 14 March 2017
cedar wood, cedar bark, acrylic paint, and resin, 12 x 11.75 x 3.25 in (30.5 x 29.8 x 8.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 10
BEAU DICK (1955-2017) KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW
Owl Mask, 1984
cedar wood, cedar bark, and acrylic paint, 12 x 7 x 4.75 in (30.5 x 17.8 x 12.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,500 — $5,000
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Lot 11
WILLIAM "BILL" KUHNLEY SR., NON-INDIGENOUS
Model Totem Pole, 2000s
wood, 19.25 x 6.25 x 6.5 in (48.9 x 15.9 x 16.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 12
ROBERT TAIT (1953-2018) NISGA'A
Portrait Mask, mid 1980s
alderwood and paint, 9.25 x 7.25 x 4,25 in (23.5 x 18.4 x 10.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 13
CARL RAY (1943-1978) CREE
Bird with Hatchlings, Swallowed Fish, and a Wolf, 1977
acrylic on canvas, 24 x 30 in (61 x 76.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 14
UNIDENTIFIED CREE ARTIST
Pipe Bag with Floral Motif, 19th century
tanned hide, glass and steel cut beads, cotton thread, partial remnants of satin ribbon, 26.25 x 6.25 x 0.5 in (66.7 x 15.9 x 1.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 15
ROY THOMAS (1949-2004) ANISHINAABE (OJIBWE)
Bird and Fish, 1975
acrylic on canvas, 30 x 47 in (76.2 x 119.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 16
GERMAINE ARNAKTAUYOK (1946-) Iglulik (Igloolik)
Fertility Moon, 2001
etching and aquatint, sheet: 24.75 x 22.5 in (62.9 x 57.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 17
OVILOO TUNNILLIE, R.C.A. (1949-2014) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Woman Holding a Book, early 2000s
stone, 15.75 x 5.5 x 3.75 in (40 x 14 x 9.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,500 — $5,000
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Lot 18
GERMAINE ARNAKTAUYOK (1946-) Iglulik (Igloolik)
Ulluriat (Stars), 2001
etching and aquatint, sheet:21.75 x 25.25 in (55.2 x 64.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 19
OVILOO TUNNILLIE, R.C.A. (1949-2014) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Torso, mid 1990s
stone, 6.25 x 3.5 x 5.75 in (15.9 x 8.9 x 14.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 20
ABRAHAM ETUNGAT, R.C.A. (1911-1999) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Bird of Spring, early 1990s
stone, 7 x 5 x 2.5 in (17.8 x 12.7 x 6.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 21
QAVAROAK (KABUBUWA) TUNNILLIE (1928-1993) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Preening Goose, 1970s
stone, 6.25 x 7.5 x 3 in (15.9 x 19.1 x 7.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,500 — $2,500
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Lot 22
ABRAHAM ETUNGAT, R.C.A. (1911-1999) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Woman with Two Children, c. 1972
stone, 6.75 x 4 x 4.75 in (17.1 x 10.2 x 12.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $5,000 — $8,000
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Lot 23
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: $1,800 — $2,800
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Lot 24
KIAKSHUK (1886-1966) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Standing Mother with Child in her Amaut, early 1960s
stone, 10 x 4.75 x 4 in (25.4 x 12.1 x 10.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 25
MEELIA KELLY (1940-2006) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Awakening, 2004 #17
stonecut and stencil on natural coloured paper, 24.5 x 30.5 in (62.2 x 77.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 26
ANGOTIGALUK TEEVEE (1910-1967) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Startled Owl, 1960 (Dorset Series)
stonecut, 29.75 x 20 in (75.6 x 50.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 27
OHOTAQ MIKKIGAK (1936-2014) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Totem of Owls, 2000 #27
stonecut, 24.5 x 30 in (62.2 x 76.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 28
PUDLO PUDLAT (1916-1992) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
The Duck Pond, 1963 (2002 #4)
stonecut, 24 x 18 in (61 x 45.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 29
JOSEPHIE POOTOOGOOK (1887-1958) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Woman with Musical Instrument*, 1959 #23
stonecut, 16.75 x 21 in (42.5 x 53.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,500 — $5,000
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Lot 30
PUDLO PUDLAT (1916-1992) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Spirit's Domain, 1964 (Cape Dorset Archival Collection, 2004 #3)
stonecut, 24.5 x 20 in (62.2 x 50.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500
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Lot 31
BARNABUS ARNASUNGAAQ (1924-2017) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Resting Muskox, 1980s
stone, 3 x 6 x 2 in (7.6 x 15.2 x 5.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 32
DAVID IKUTAAQ (1929-1984) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Dancing Man, late 1970s
stone, 5.75 x 5.25 x 3.25 in (14.6 x 13.3 x 8.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 33
OLIVE MAMAK INNAKATSIK (1915-1994) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Wading Muskox, c. 1970
stone and antler, 1.5 x 4.25 x 2.25 in (3.8 x 10.8 x 5.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 34
JESSIE OONARK, O.C., R.C.A (1906-1985) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Muskox, c. 1967
pencil crayon over ballpoint pen, and felt tip pen[?] drawing, 12.25 x 14.5 in (31.1 x 36.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
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Lot 35
LUCY TASSEOR TUTSWEETOK (1934-2012) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Family Group, early 1980s
stone, 7 x 4.25 x 2.25 in (17.8 x 10.8 x 5.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,500 — $5,000
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Lot 36
JESSIE OONARK, O.C., R.C.A (1906-1985) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Helped By Spirits, 1970 (1971 #15)
stonecut, 21.25 x 17 in (54 x 43.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 37
DAPHNE ODJIG, C.M., O.B.C. (1919-2016) NESHNABÉ (ANISHINAABE) (POTAWATOMI)
Nanabajou and his Daughter, 1975
silkscreen (serigraph), 46.25 x 30.75 in (117.5 x 78.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 38
MARION TUU'LUQ, R.C.A. (1910-2002) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Untitled Work on Cloth (Humans and Spirits), c. 1988-89
stroud, felt, embroidery floss, and cotton thread, 26.25 x 29.25 in (66.7 x 74.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $15,000 — $25,000
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Lot 39
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: $500 — $800
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Lot 40
JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993) KANGIQLINIQ (RANKIN INLET)
Mother and Child, c. 1970
unglazed ceramic, 6.5 x 4.25 x 5.5 in (16.5 x 10.8 x 14 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,500 — $2,500
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Lot 41
WILLIAM NOAH (1943-2020) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Two Arctic Umingmak, 1994
dry medium (pastel?) over black ink on paper, 10.25 x 14 in (26 x 35.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 42
CHARLIE PANIGONIAK (1946-2019) KANGIQLINIQ (RANKIN INLET)
Man's Head with Inuuk, c. 1970
glazed ceramic, 13 x 8.5 x 6.75 in (33 x 21.6 x 17.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 43
UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST, QIKIQTAALUK (BAFFIN ISLAND)
Mother with Children, Preparing Meat, late 1950s / early 1960s
stone, 4.25 x 9.25 x 5 in (10.8 x 23.5 x 12.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 44
MARKUSI KALINGO (1899-D) IVUJIVIK / SALLUIT (SUGLUK)
Kneeling Woman, mid-late 1950s
stone, 6 x 3.25 x 4 in (15.2 x 8.3 x 10.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $350 — $500
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Lot 45
UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST, EASTERN CANADIAN ARCTIC
Striding Polar Bear, mid-late 1950s
stone, 1.75 x 5.5 x 1.25 in (4.4 x 14 x 3.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $200 — $300
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Lot 46
HISTORIC PERIOD INUIT ARTISTS, EASTERN CANADIAN ARCTIC
Group of Seven Arctic Animals, c. 1930s
mediums variable, the largest: 0.5 x 3 x 2.25 in (1.3 x 7.6 x 5.7 cm) and smaller
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 47
UNIDENTIFIED ALASKAN AND INUIT ARTISTS, CENTRAL / EASTERN CANADIAN ARCTIC
Four Arctic Animals, early 1950s
each ivory and black pigment, the largest: 3.75 x 2.25 x 1.5 in (9.5 x 5.7 x 3.8 cm) and smaller
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 48
UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTISTS, EASTERN CANADIAN ARCTIC
Three Arctic Animals, late 1940s / early 1950s
each ivory and black inlay, the largest: 1.5 x 4.5 x 1.25 in (3.8 x 11.4 x 3.2 cm) and smaller
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
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Lot 49
DAVID (DAVIE) SIMIGAK (1964-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Alighting Hawk, c. 1990
stone, 17 x 12 x 9.5 in (43.2 x 30.5 x 24.1 cm)
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
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Lot 50
KANANGINAK POOTOOGOOK, R.C.A. (1935-2010) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Angujjuaq (Great Big Bear), 2003 #5
lithograph and stencil, 40 x 28 in (102 x 71.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,800 — $2,800
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Lot 51
TOONOO SHARKY (1970-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Winged Spirit, Chanting, 2006
stone, 11 x 2.75 x 5.5 in (27.9 x 7 x 14 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 52
JESSIE WEBSTER (1909-1991) NUU-CHAH-NULTH
Maquinna Hat (Whaler's Hat), probably 1960s
swamp grass, cedar root, cedar bark, and aniline dye, 9.25 x 10.75 x 10.75 in (23.5 x 27.3 x 27.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,500 — $2,500
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Lot 53
Attributed to MAXINE MATILPI (1956-) KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW
Button Blanket, 1990s
wool, felt, cotton thread, embroidery floss, and plastic buttons, 57 x 70 in (144.8 x 177.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $2,000 — $3,000
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Lot 54
UNIDENTIFIED KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW OR SQUAMISH ARTIST
Model Totem Pole, mid 20th century
cedar wood and pigment, 19 x 10.5 x 3.75 in (48.3 x 26.7 x 9.5 cm)
OLD ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 55
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN CROSS (1867-1939) HAIDA
Model Totem Pole, c. 1920s / 30s
argillite, 5.75 x 1.25 x 1.75 in (14.6 x 3.2 x 4.4 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 56
UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST, NORTHERN NORTHWEST COAST, POSSIBLY TSIMSHIAN
Cane or Staff with Circumventing Serpent and Frog Finial, 19th century
wood, stain, abalone, and silver, 35 x 1.5 x 2.25 in (88.9 x 3.8 x 5.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,500 — $2,500
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Lot 57
UNIDENTIFIED HAIDA ARTIST
Whale Dish, c. 1915-1920
argillite, 1.75 x 9.75 x 5.5 in (4.4 x 24.8 x 14 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 58
OVILOO TUNNILLIE, R.C.A. (1949-2014) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Whale Spirit, 1980s
stone, 5.5 x 11 x 3.25 in (14 x 27.9 x 8.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $700 — $1,000
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Lot 59
SHUVINAI ASHOONA (1961-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Hatched, 2007 #30
lithograph, 22.25 x 30 in (56.5 x 76.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 60
JUTAI TOONOO (1959-2015) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
One Foot, 2000s
stone, 10 x 2.75 x 5 in (25.4 x 7 x 12.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
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Lot 61
TIM PITSIULAK (1967-2016) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Diving Walrus, 2014 #37
stonecut, 28 x 23.5 in (71.1 x 59.7 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 62
Possibly SHARKY NUNA (1918-1979) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Mother and Walrus Pup, 1970s
stone, 20 x 19 x 10.25 in (50.8 x 48.3 x 26 cm)
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
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Lot 63
KANANGINAK POOTOOGOOK, R.C.A. (1935-2010) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Ninngaumajuq Nanuq (Angry Bear), 2007 #5
stonecut and stencil, 24.25 x 19.25 in (61.6 x 48.9 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 64
JUDAS ULLULAQ (1937-1999) Uqsuqtuuq (Gjoa Haven)
Woman with Polar Bear and Figures, c. 1990
whalebone, stone, and antler, 19.75 x 14 x 8 in (50.2 x 35.6 x 20.3 cm)
ESTIMATE: $7,000 — $10,000
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Lot 65
Probably KULULA ITULU (1952-) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Breeching Walrus, 1990s
stone and antler, 9.75 x 6.5 x 3 in (24.8 x 16.5 x 7.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 66
Probably JUDAS ULLULAQ (1937-1999), UQSUQTUUQ (GJOA HAVEN)
Running Hunter, 1990s
stone and antler, 11 x 9 x 4.25 in (27.9 x 22.9 x 10.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $700 — $1,000
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Lot 67
LUKE ANOWTALIK (1932-2006) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Composition, c. 1990
stone and antler, 15.75 x 13 x 7 in (40 x 33 x 17.8 cm)
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
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Lot 68
VITAL MAKPAAQ (1922-1978) QAMANI’TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Archer & Hunter (Two Works), 1970 (#10 & #11)
two stonecuts, each 8.5 x 12 in (21.6 x 30.5 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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Lot 69
JOHNNY IQULIQ (1966-1996) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Wrestling Figures, late 1980s
stone, 6.75 x 7 x 6 in (17.1 x 17.8 x 15.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $350 — $500
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Lot 70
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 71
KIAKSHUK (1886-1966) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Owl and Hare, 1960 (Dorset Series)
stonecut, 12.25 x 16 in (31.1 x 40.6 cm)
ESTIMATE: $1,200 — $1,800
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Lot 72
KEELEEMEEOOMEE SAMUALIE (1919-1983) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Alert Bird, mid-1970s
stone, 2.5 x 3 x 1.25 in (6.3 x 7.6 x 3.2 cm)
ESTIMATE: $400 — $600
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