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Artist
Suitak
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
SuI.06.01
Description
The flat bone base is used to depict water in this piece.The base is medium brown in color and rectangular in shape. On the base is an ivory kayak sitting on an angle with the back tip at the back righthand corner. There is a spear tied down to the top of the kayak and in the kayak sits a male figu…
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Artist
Suitak
Title
Ivory kayak scene
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
3.4 x 3.6 x 13.6 cm
Description
The flat bone base is used to depict water in this piece.The base is medium brown in color and rectangular in shape. On the base is an ivory kayak sitting on an angle with the back tip at the back righthand corner. There is a spear tied down to the top of the kayak and in the kayak sits a male figure with a paddle in both hands ready for action. There is a ivory caribou swimming to the front and left of the kayak.
Subject
activity
hunting
figure
male
transportation
kayak
animal
caribou
swimming
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
SuI.06.01
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Artist
Alasuak
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
AlA.06.01
Description
A very large seal carved from a medium gray stone leans on his side with one flipper upward. The seal's head has detailed carving for the mouth and eye areas. Wisker detail has been incised in to the face . The seal sits on a larger base that is attached and carved out of the same stone.On the base…
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Artist
Alasuak
Title
Large seal
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
17.0 x 18.0 x 37.0 cm
Description
A very large seal carved from a medium gray stone leans on his side with one flipper upward. The seal's head has detailed carving for the mouth and eye areas. Wisker detail has been incised in to the face . The seal sits on a larger base that is attached and carved out of the same stone.On the base of the sculpture, there is a carved inscription that reads “ ALASUAK 261121”
Subject
animal
seal; Inuit
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
AlA.06.01
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Artist
Samwillie Amidlak (1902 – 1984, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
SaW.06.02
Description
dark green mottled stone, lemming stands firmly on 4 short legs, no details. Carved tail and ears, small round holes for eyes and nostrils, incised mouth.
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Artist
Samwillie Amidlak (1902 – 1984, Canadian)
Title
Lemming
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
4.2 x 10.3 cm
Description
dark green mottled stone, lemming stands firmly on 4 short legs, no details. Carved tail and ears, small round holes for eyes and nostrils, incised mouth.
Subject
animal
lemming
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
SaW.06.02
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Artist
Isa Oomayoualook (1915 – 1976, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
IsI.06.01
Description
The loon is simply carved in dark green stone. The loon's neck is outstretched with round eyes inlaid with white. The loon's throat feathers are also inlaid with white
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Artist
Isa Oomayoualook (1915 – 1976, Canadian)
Title
Loon
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
6.0 x 5.0 x 19.0 cm
Description
The loon is simply carved in dark green stone. The loon's neck is outstretched with round eyes inlaid with white. The loon's throat feathers are also inlaid with white
Subject
animal
loon
bird
swimming
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
IsI.06.01
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Artist
Unknown
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.49
Description
mottled grey/green stone; man in parka in semi-kneeling position; right leg bent back, hands in front, palms down; carved features; left leg has a hole in centre bottom.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Man
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
8.8 x 4.8 cm
Description
mottled grey/green stone; man in parka in semi-kneeling position; right leg bent back, hands in front, palms down; carved features; left leg has a hole in centre bottom.
Subject
figure
male
parka
inukl
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.49
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Artist
Unknown
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.45a-g
Description
Green stone with shades of yellow, orange (a) base 13.5x4.2x1.3, rounded edges, hole drilled near centre (b) kayak 17.5x3.0x2.8 nicely shaped kayak has raised lip on manhole, ivory inlaid across kayak with groove to hold spears, hole drilled in bottom to connect with base, small pieces of wood in h…
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Man in Kayak
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
7.1 x 4.2 x 17.5 cm
Description
Green stone with shades of yellow, orange (a) base 13.5x4.2x1.3, rounded edges, hole drilled near centre (b) kayak 17.5x3.0x2.8 nicely shaped kayak has raised lip on manhole, ivory inlaid across kayak with groove to hold spears, hole drilled in bottom to connect with base, small pieces of wood in hole to stabalize connection, (c) carved man 6.0x3.0x3.3 has arms stretched out front, white inset in eyes, mouth open, (d) ivory paddle 10.0 long (e-h) carved spears ca 5.0 longThe letters “AWI” are written on the top surface of the stone base.
Subject
activity, fishing
activity, hunting
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.45a-g
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Artist
Kutoks
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
KuT.06.01 a-c
Description
The stone used in this piece is gray green in color. The kayak has a smooth finish and two bone spears (2.0 cm) tied to it along the length. In the kayak is a male figure wearing a parka with the hood up. The mans arms are outstretched in front and he is holding a paddle. The bone paddle is 16.5 cm…
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Artist
Kutoks
Title
Man in kayak
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
6.0 x 3.6 x 26.2 cm
Description
The stone used in this piece is gray green in color. The kayak has a smooth finish and two bone spears (2.0 cm) tied to it along the length. In the kayak is a male figure wearing a parka with the hood up. The mans arms are outstretched in front and he is holding a paddle. The bone paddle is 16.5 cm in length.
Subject
figure
male
transportation
kayak
activity
paddling
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
KuT.06.01 a-c
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Artist
Kaka Ashoona (1928 – 1996, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
HaK.06.03
Description
grey stone, man praying. An Inuit man is down on right knee, left foot on ground, elbows on knees, hands together. Parka hood is off his head, carved features.
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Artist
Kaka Ashoona (1928 – 1996, Canadian)
Title
Man Praying
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
7.5 x 6.8 cm
Description
grey stone, man praying. An Inuit man is down on right knee, left foot on ground, elbows on knees, hands together. Parka hood is off his head, carved features.
Subject
figure
male
inuk
praying
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
HaK.06.03
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Artist
Unknown
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.44 a,b
Description
green stone; man holding fish over head; (a) man 9.0x4.2x3.3; standing, knees slightly bent; arms straight up from shoulders; fingers indicated right hand; both hands open, holes in centre; (b) fish 2.8x6.5x1.2; carved and incised features; hole in centre; piece of bone ca .2 goes into holes in ha…
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Man with Fish
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
11.5 x 6.8 cm
Description
green stone; man holding fish over head; (a) man 9.0x4.2x3.3; standing, knees slightly bent; arms straight up from shoulders; fingers indicated right hand; both hands open, holes in centre; (b) fish 2.8x6.5x1.2; carved and incised features; hole in centre; piece of bone ca .2 goes into holes in hand and fish.
Subject
figure
male
animal
fish
activity
hunting
fishing;
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.44 a,b
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Artist
Joshua Nappatu Qaqutu (1936 – , Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
JoU.06.01
Description
Dark green stone, flat one side. Mermaid in a sitting position, facing left. Long hair, parted in the middle flows down her back to the right. Carved and incised features, breasts, hands, ear and fin. She appears old and unhappy.
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Artist
Joshua Nappatu Qaqutu (1936 – , Canadian)
Title
Mermaid
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
2.6 x 4.6 cm
Description
Dark green stone, flat one side. Mermaid in a sitting position, facing left. Long hair, parted in the middle flows down her back to the right. Carved and incised features, breasts, hands, ear and fin. She appears old and unhappy.
Subject
figure
female
mythological
sedna
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
JoU.06.01
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Artist
Davidee Saumik (1925 – 1984, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
SkD.06.01
Description
mottled green stone, very stylized bird, flat bottom as if swimming, head and neck outstretched, pointed slightly up, round eyes and mouth faintly scribed
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Artist
Davidee Saumik (1925 – 1984, Canadian)
Title
Murre
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
5.0 x 4.8 x 14.0 cm
Description
mottled green stone, very stylized bird, flat bottom as if swimming, head and neck outstretched, pointed slightly up, round eyes and mouth faintly scribed
Subject
animal
murre
seagull
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
SkD.06.01
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Artist
Tuma
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
TuM.06.01
Description
Grey stone, standing bird with tail on ground, shaped beak, small drilled holes for eyes, wing shape carved, toes carved
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Artist
Tuma
Title
Murre
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
11.0 x 4.5 x 9.5 cm
Description
Grey stone, standing bird with tail on ground, shaped beak, small drilled holes for eyes, wing shape carved, toes carved
Subject
animal, bird
animal, murre
seagull
gull
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
TuM.06.01
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Artist
Simeonie
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
SiM.06.01
Description
Grey stone, standing muskox with head lowered to ground, legs bent, left hind raised backwards, carved horns, tail and hooves, detailed features
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Artist
Simeonie
Title
Muskox
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
11.3 x 5.5 x 17.0 cm
Description
Grey stone, standing muskox with head lowered to ground, legs bent, left hind raised backwards, carved horns, tail and hooves, detailed features
Subject
animal
muskox
hooved
ox
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
SiM.06.01
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North American Ski Championships

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1949
Catalogue Number
WyP.06.03
Description
A loosely rendered skier, skiing the North American continent on a sphere 59.0 cm diameter on a black, square wood base.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
North American Ski Championships
Date
1949
Dimensions
53.0 x 24.5 cm
Description
A loosely rendered skier, skiing the North American continent on a sphere 59.0 cm diameter on a black, square wood base.
Subject
figure
activity
skiing
winter
North American Ski Championships
world
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1971
Catalogue Number
WyP.06.03
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One Caribou Swimming

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Artist
Aalook (1938 – , Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
AaL.06.01
Description
Grey green mottled stone, flat bottomed swimming caribou, head extended, tail up, features defined, eyes and nostrils are holes, mouth carved, 2 holes for antlers, 2 bone antlers, carved.
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Artist
Aalook (1938 – , Canadian)
Title
One Caribou Swimming
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
2.9 x 12.7 cm
Description
Grey green mottled stone, flat bottomed swimming caribou, head extended, tail up, features defined, eyes and nostrils are holes, mouth carved, 2 holes for antlers, 2 bone antlers, carved.
Subject
animal
caribou
elk
swimming
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
AaL.06.01
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Artist
Unknown
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.30
Description
standing otter; front and back feet pointing foreward, head up; features defined as well as ears; eyes, nostrils and mouth black; tail straight back; natural striped colouring, white and ivory seam runs full length from chin between legs and belly, continues top of tail.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Otter
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
2.9 x 13.7 cm
Description
standing otter; front and back feet pointing foreward, head up; features defined as well as ears; eyes, nostrils and mouth black; tail straight back; natural striped colouring, white and ivory seam runs full length from chin between legs and belly, continues top of tail.
Subject
animal
aquatic
otter
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.30
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Artist
Unknown
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.27
Description
dark green/brown/black stone; stylized otter standing with feet together; back highly arched; tail pointing straight back; eyes and nostrils indicated with round holes filled with a brown substance.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Otter
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
3.9 x 11.1 cm
Description
dark green/brown/black stone; stylized otter standing with feet together; back highly arched; tail pointing straight back; eyes and nostrils indicated with round holes filled with a brown substance.
Subject
animal
weasel
otter
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.27
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Artist
Adamie Niviaxie (1925 – , Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
AdA.06.01
Description
The stone color used here is green with black specks. The otter stands on all four of his short legs with his head up and tail outstretched. The face features and front toes are carved in great detail and inlaid with a white substance. The body of the otter is long, slender and finshed with a smoot…
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Artist
Adamie Niviaxie (1925 – , Canadian)
Title
Otter
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
3.5 x 3.9 x 16.1 cm
Description
The stone color used here is green with black specks. The otter stands on all four of his short legs with his head up and tail outstretched. The face features and front toes are carved in great detail and inlaid with a white substance. The body of the otter is long, slender and finshed with a smooth surface.
Subject
animal
otter
aquatic
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
AdA.06.01
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Artist
Unknown
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.29
Description
one piece ivory otter, standing with tail straight out; head up with a fish in his mouth; faintly inscribed details of eyes in otter as well as fish, and gills.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Otter with Fish
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
1.7 x 7.5 cm
Description
one piece ivory otter, standing with tail straight out; head up with a fish in his mouth; faintly inscribed details of eyes in otter as well as fish, and gills.
Subject
animal
otter
weasel
fish
aquatic
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.29
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Artist
Peter Tuki (1921 – 1976, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
ToP.06.01 a,b
Description
(a.) Dark green stone, otter standing with had up but turned slightly to the right with mouth open, smooth and graceful form. Otter's tail has a slight bend to the ground. (b) Ivory fish , 3.2 dm. long , hangs by the head from the otter's mouth.
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Artist
Peter Tuki (1921 – 1976, Canadian)
Title
Otter With Fish
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
6.5 x 25.8 cm
Description
(a.) Dark green stone, otter standing with had up but turned slightly to the right with mouth open, smooth and graceful form. Otter's tail has a slight bend to the ground. (b) Ivory fish , 3.2 dm. long , hangs by the head from the otter's mouth.
Subject
animal
otter
fish
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
ToP.06.01 a,b
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