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Artist
Davidee Saumik (1925 – 1984, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
SkD.06.02
Description
A green grey stone, bear is standing on very solid legs and feet. His forelegs cover his ears. Carved toes. Incised features , carved ears, whiskers indicated.
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Artist
Davidee Saumik (1925 – 1984, Canadian)
Title
Bear
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
11.0 x 6.5 cm
Description
A green grey stone, bear is standing on very solid legs and feet. His forelegs cover his ears. Carved toes. Incised features , carved ears, whiskers indicated.
Subject
animal
bear
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
SkD.06.02
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Artist
Kathleen Frances Daly Pepper (1898 – 1994, Canadian)
Date
1944
Medium
wax crayon on paper
Catalogue Number
DaK.03.14
Description
The right side of the picture is dominated by on man sitting at a table with hat and coat, with a glass to his lips. A table is to centre left, glass on it, other men in background.
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Artist
Kathleen Frances Daly Pepper (1898 – 1994, Canadian)
Title
Between Shifts
Date
1944
Medium
wax crayon on paper
Dimensions
29.2 x 36.8 cm
Description
The right side of the picture is dominated by on man sitting at a table with hat and coat, with a glass to his lips. A table is to centre left, glass on it, other men in background.
Subject
figure
group
male
industry
coal mining
Credit
Purchased from Kathleen Frances Daly Pepper, 1989
Catalogue Number
DaK.03.14
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Artist
Nicholas Raffael de Grandmaison (1892 – 1978, Canadian)
Date
c. 1950
Medium
pastel on sandpaper
Catalogue Number
DgN.03.01
Description
A head and shoulder portrait of Bill Hargrave (see de Grandmaison file for information on Mr. Hargrave). He is wearing a tam, green-yellow-red with a pom-pon, a shirt and tie, and a shawl-necked sweater
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Artist
Nicholas Raffael de Grandmaison (1892 – 1978, Canadian)
Title
Bill Hargrave
Date
c. 1950
Medium
pastel on sandpaper
Dimensions
61.0 x 50.5 cm
Description
A head and shoulder portrait of Bill Hargrave (see de Grandmaison file for information on Mr. Hargrave). He is wearing a tam, green-yellow-red with a pom-pon, a shirt and tie, and a shawl-necked sweater
Subject
portrait
male
Credit
Gift of Sonia de Grandmaison, West Vancouver, 1985
Catalogue Number
DgN.03.01
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Artist
Isa Kasudluak (1917 – 1998, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
KaI.06.01
Description
Dark green stone, bird appears to be swimming, head up, no feet. Wing feathers, tail feathers and features lightly scratched into surface of stone
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Artist
Isa Kasudluak (1917 – 1998, Canadian)
Title
Bird
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
5.0 x 2.7 x 10.0 cm
Description
Dark green stone, bird appears to be swimming, head up, no feet. Wing feathers, tail feathers and features lightly scratched into surface of stone
Subject
animal, bird
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
KaI.06.01
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Artist
Timothy Nayoumealook (1943 – , Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
TiY.06.01
Description
The bird is sitting with its head slightly turned to the left and has incised round eyes, beak and nostrils. There is feather detail on it's wings and tail.
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Artist
Timothy Nayoumealook (1943 – , Canadian)
Title
Bird
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
7.0 x 5.0 x 10.0 cm
Description
The bird is sitting with its head slightly turned to the left and has incised round eyes, beak and nostrils. There is feather detail on it's wings and tail.
Subject
animal
bird
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
TiY.06.01
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Artist
Isa Aqiattusuk Smiler (1921 – 1986, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
SmI.06.02
Description
Black stone, full bodied Canada goose, walking with head and neck outstretched. Incised beak and nostrils, circle around eye, tiny 0.2 dia. ivory inset eye. Incised white band under head, carved wings, webbed feet.
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Artist
Isa Aqiattusuk Smiler (1921 – 1986, Canadian)
Title
Canada Goose
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
15.5 x 9.0 x 28.5 cm
Description
Black stone, full bodied Canada goose, walking with head and neck outstretched. Incised beak and nostrils, circle around eye, tiny 0.2 dia. ivory inset eye. Incised white band under head, carved wings, webbed feet.
Subject
animal
Canada goose
goose
bird;
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
SmI.06.02
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Canmore Miner with Safety Lamp

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Artist
Kathleen Frances Daly Pepper (1898 – 1994, Canadian)
Date
1945
Medium
graphite; charcoal on paper
Catalogue Number
DaK.03.08
Description
General colour: charcoal on white. Looking down at a man in a coat and hat sitting on a bench with a safety lamp on the floor between his legs. Behind him on the left is his lunch box. His hat shadows his face which looks down right.
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Artist
Kathleen Frances Daly Pepper (1898 – 1994, Canadian)
Title
Canmore Miner with Safety Lamp
Date
1945
Medium
graphite; charcoal on paper
Dimensions
29.0 x 37.0 cm
Description
General colour: charcoal on white. Looking down at a man in a coat and hat sitting on a bench with a safety lamp on the floor between his legs. Behind him on the left is his lunch box. His hat shadows his face which looks down right.
Subject
figure
male
industry
coal mining
Credit
Purchased from Kathleen Frances Daly Pepper, 1970
Catalogue Number
DaK.03.08
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Artist
Sarolie
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
SaR.06.01 a-c
Description
Dark grey stone. Standing caribou with head held high. Legs are very solid, slightly bent at knees, hooves are very well defined on all fours including underside. Carved features, ears and tail. Eyes and nose incised. Two holes on forehead for antlers. Antlers are carved out of ivory, ca. 7.…
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Artist
Sarolie
Title
Caribou
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
19.5 x 9.7 x 23.5 cm
Description
Dark grey stone. Standing caribou with head held high. Legs are very solid, slightly bent at knees, hooves are very well defined on all fours including underside. Carved features, ears and tail. Eyes and nose incised. Two holes on forehead for antlers. Antlers are carved out of ivory, ca. 7.2 long. Front left leg has been broken off and reglued.
Subject
animal
caribou
hooved
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
SaR.06.01 a-c
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Artist
Kathleen Frances Daly Pepper (1898 – 1994, Canadian)
Date
1944
Medium
crayon on paper
Catalogue Number
DaK.03.13
Description
Two men seated at a table, are in animated conversation. Both men are wearing hats and hip length coats. The drawing is slightly centre left. Written on the back in ink dispute (KDP's hand)
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Artist
Kathleen Frances Daly Pepper (1898 – 1994, Canadian)
Title
Dispute
Date
1944
Medium
crayon on paper
Dimensions
29.2 x 36.8 cm
Description
Two men seated at a table, are in animated conversation. Both men are wearing hats and hip length coats. The drawing is slightly centre left. Written on the back in ink dispute (KDP's hand)
Subject
figure
male
industry
coal mining
Credit
Purchased from Kathleen Frances Daly Pepper, 1989
Catalogue Number
DaK.03.13
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Artist
Lucassie Kumarluk (1921 – )
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
LuC.06.01
Description
A dark gray/ green stone carved into a fish. The fish sits on a 3.0 dia. base and has deeply cut mouth and fins. There is a spiney fin down the back to the tail and on each side at the bottom. The round eyes and small dots along body are filled with white substance.
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Artist
Lucassie Kumarluk (1921 – )
Title
Fish
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
6.0 x 5.5 x 14.2 cm
Description
A dark gray/ green stone carved into a fish. The fish sits on a 3.0 dia. base and has deeply cut mouth and fins. There is a spiney fin down the back to the tail and on each side at the bottom. The round eyes and small dots along body are filled with white substance.
Subject
animal
fish
swimming
aquatic
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
LuC.06.01
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Artist
Irene Kataq Angutitok (1914 – 1971, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Medium
bone; sinew
Catalogue Number
KaK.06.01 a-h
Description
Fully equipped fishing kayak with man and catch. (a) Kayak 3.3x32.8x3.8, flat bottom and top. Four holes drilled on both edges 9.5 and 16.0 from tip through which sinew is looped and tied. 3 round holes towards back to secure b, c, and d. (b) fisherman 5.5x4.0x4.6, carved face, parka hood off hi…
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Artist
Irene Kataq Angutitok (1914 – 1971, Canadian)
Title
Fisherman in Kayak
Date
prior to 1962
Medium
bone; sinew
Description
Fully equipped fishing kayak with man and catch. (a) Kayak 3.3x32.8x3.8, flat bottom and top. Four holes drilled on both edges 9.5 and 16.0 from tip through which sinew is looped and tied. 3 round holes towards back to secure b, c, and d. (b) fisherman 5.5x4.0x4.6, carved face, parka hood off his head. Arms extended with slits to hold the paddle (f): 15.0 long. (c) float 2.7x5.5x2.6, sinew tied into pack ca. 21.0 long and looped into (g) harpoon 10.5 long. (d) seal 2.0x5.3x2.0 has a hole drilled into back with a peg to go into kayak. Peg is cellophane tape covered string. (e) knife .3x7.2x1.2 (h) spear .3x8.5x1.0, hook on e end, hand grip the other.
Subject
hunting
figure
male
animal
seal
kayak
fishing
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
KaK.06.01 a-h
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Fred Brewster, Jasper, Alberta 1940

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Artist
Andreas Roth
Date
1940
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
RtA.03.01
Description
Man's head and shoulders looking right. He has a small short mustache. His shirt is open at the neck.
Artist
Andreas Roth
Title
Fred Brewster, Jasper, Alberta 1940
Date
1940
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
17.7 x 25.5 cm
Description
Man's head and shoulders looking right. He has a small short mustache. His shirt is open at the neck.
Subject
portrait
male
Credit
Gift of Fred Brewster, Banff, 1970
Catalogue Number
RtA.03.01
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Artist
Isa Aqiattusuk Smiler (1921 – 1986, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
SmI.06.01 a-c
Description
Dark grey stone, mother goose has a gracefully curved neck with her head held high. Carved head, wings and feet. Inscribed colour band under neck. Gosling (b) 3.7x4.0 gosling (c) 3.4x4.0, both are nicely carved, head up, round eyes.
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Artist
Isa Aqiattusuk Smiler (1921 – 1986, Canadian)
Title
Goose with Goslings
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
12.2 x 4.5 x 9.0 cm
Description
Dark grey stone, mother goose has a gracefully curved neck with her head held high. Carved head, wings and feet. Inscribed colour band under neck. Gosling (b) 3.7x4.0 gosling (c) 3.4x4.0, both are nicely carved, head up, round eyes.
Subject
animal
goose
gosling
group
bird
family
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
SmI.06.01 a-c
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Artist
Nicholas Raffael de Grandmaison (1892 – 1978, Canadian)
Date
1945
Medium
pastel on paper
Catalogue Number
DgN.03.04
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Artist
Nicholas Raffael de Grandmaison (1892 – 1978, Canadian)
Title
Guy Thomas
Date
1945
Medium
pastel on paper
Dimensions
43 x 30 cm
Subject
portrait
male
Guy Thomas
Credit
Gift of Sonia de Grandmaison, West Vancouver, 1980
Catalogue Number
DgN.03.04
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Hunter Pulling up Seal

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Artist
Joanassie Oomayoualook (1934 – , Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
JoH.06.03
Description
Light green stone with light yellow lines and gold flecks, man stands solidly on a base, right heel slightly raised, head back, features carved, hands in front, both have holes through which a length of rawhide is wound and into a riased hole at front of base
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Artist
Joanassie Oomayoualook (1934 – , Canadian)
Title
Hunter Pulling up Seal
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
11.5 x 5.5 x 11.5 cm
Description
Light green stone with light yellow lines and gold flecks, man stands solidly on a base, right heel slightly raised, head back, features carved, hands in front, both have holes through which a length of rawhide is wound and into a riased hole at front of base
Subject
figure
person
inuk
man
male
fishing
harpooning
hunting
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
JoH.06.03
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Hunter with Two Ivory Bears

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Artist
Unknown
Date
prior to 1962
Medium
stone; ivory; bone; sinew
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.42 a-e
Description
Mottled green stone for the base is shaped with a ledge. (a) Lower base has 2 holes drilled for the man. (b) The man is dressed in full parka , his face is carved out of ivory and set into parka, carved features with red orange markings. Both hands have a hole drilled through, no fingers. The t…
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Hunter with Two Ivory Bears
Date
prior to 1962
Medium
stone; ivory; bone; sinew
Dimensions
11.5 x 6.2 x 16.5 cm
Description
Mottled green stone for the base is shaped with a ledge. (a) Lower base has 2 holes drilled for the man. (b) The man is dressed in full parka , his face is carved out of ivory and set into parka, carved features with red orange markings. Both hands have a hole drilled through, no fingers. The two bears are carved out of ivory. Both have carved features with black and claws in black. (d) One is sitting and looking over his left shoulder, (c) the other is standing on his back legs, he has a hole drilled in right chest. The bow (e) is slightly curved with notched both ends to which is tied a long piece of very thin sinew. It appears that a spear is missing.
Subject
figure
male
animal
polar bear
activity
hunting
group
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.42 a-e
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Artist
Evetalegak
Date
c. 1950
Catalogue Number
EvE.06.01
Description
Wooden sculpture showing two figures standing in side of a circular structure that is topped with a wooden dome. There are tools, a sled, and a dog outside of the structure. The removable dome has a small window covered in resin/plastic.
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Artist
Evetalegak
Title
igluviga scene
Date
c. 1950
Dimensions
11.2 x 16.2 cm
Description
Wooden sculpture showing two figures standing in side of a circular structure that is topped with a wooden dome. There are tools, a sled, and a dog outside of the structure. The removable dome has a small window covered in resin/plastic.
Subject
figure
male
animal
dog
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
EvE.06.01
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Artist
Kopawpik
Date
prior to 1962
Medium
stone
Catalogue Number
KoP.06.01
Description
Grey stone; standing boy; boy stands firmly, hands in front, thumbs showing; parka hood up; carved features; incised eyes and mouth.
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Artist
Kopawpik
Title
Inuit Boy
Date
prior to 1962
Medium
stone
Dimensions
16.8 x 7.7 cm
Description
Grey stone; standing boy; boy stands firmly, hands in front, thumbs showing; parka hood up; carved features; incised eyes and mouth.
Subject
figure
male
parka
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
KoP.06.01
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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
Unknown
Date
1870 – 1875
Medium
charcoal; graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
UnK.03.01
Description
A head and shoulders portrait of John Brewster.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
John Brewster
Date
1870 – 1875
Medium
charcoal; graphite on paper
Dimensions
47.0 x 39.0 cm
Description
A head and shoulders portrait of John Brewster.
Subject
portrait
male
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.03.01
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