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Artist
Unknown
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.77 a,b
Description
Narwhal with interchangeable ivory tusk. Carved eyes and tail. Hole in bottom middle for wood stick which is inserted into a cone shaped green stone base.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Bone Narwhal
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
2.5 x 1.6 x 7.5 cm
Description
Narwhal with interchangeable ivory tusk. Carved eyes and tail. Hole in bottom middle for wood stick which is inserted into a cone shaped green stone base.
Subject
animal
narwhal
whale
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.77 a,b
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Artist
Unknown
Date
n.d.
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.60
Description
Sculpted man playing drum. Man wearing hooded parka, slightly hunched over and playing drum in left hand with drumstick held in right hand; Quest (Banff store) sticker removed and Canadian Eskimo Art sticker discarded indicated Repulse Bay, Artist Unknown.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Drummer
Date
n.d.
Dimensions
18.4 x 7.8 x 15.0 cm
Description
Sculpted man playing drum. Man wearing hooded parka, slightly hunched over and playing drum in left hand with drumstick held in right hand; Quest (Banff store) sticker removed and Canadian Eskimo Art sticker discarded indicated Repulse Bay, Artist Unknown.
Subject
figure, male
activity, dancing
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.60
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Artist
Unknown
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.79
Description
grey stone with gold flecks; carved horned owl; wings with long feather detail; eyes incised circles; flat feet; feet and tail touch the ground.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Horned Owl
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
8.0 x 4.7 cm
Description
grey stone with gold flecks; carved horned owl; wings with long feather detail; eyes incised circles; flat feet; feet and tail touch the ground.
Subject
animal
bird
owl
horned owl;
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.79
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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
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.06.44 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
Unknown
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.82a,b
Description
Light grey stone, pair of standing birds, body nicely carved with minimal detail, outline of wings , small drilled holes for eyes and carved beak, feet have carved toes, (b) is bigger 11.8x13.0x4.6
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Pair of Murre
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
9.0 x 5.8 x 13.5 cm
Description
Light grey stone, pair of standing birds, body nicely carved with minimal detail, outline of wings , small drilled holes for eyes and carved beak, feet have carved toes, (b) is bigger 11.8x13.0x4.6
Subject
animal
bird
murre
seagull
pair
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.82a,b
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Artist
Unknown
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.81a,b
Description
grey mottled stone; (a) 7.5x9.3x4.0; simply carved bird; feet form one stand; bird leans slightly to the right; head slightly cocked to the left; round holes for eyes; (b) 8.0x9.5x4.5; carved bird stands solidly on 2 feet; head back; eyes drilled holes; beak faintly scribed; wings and tail …
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Pair of Ptarmigan
Date
prior to 1962
Description
grey mottled stone; (a) 7.5x9.3x4.0; simply carved bird; feet form one stand; bird leans slightly to the right; head slightly cocked to the left; round holes for eyes; (b) 8.0x9.5x4.5; carved bird stands solidly on 2 feet; head back; eyes drilled holes; beak faintly scribed; wings and tail incised.
Subject
animal
bird
ptarmigan
pair
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.81a,b
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Artist
Unknown
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.46
Description
mottled green stone; 2 sided woman; stylized shape of woman; bare headed; one side hands in front, fingers against her body; other side, she has an ulu in her right hand; carved features, dug out eyes and mouth, both sides.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Two Sided Woman
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
15.3 x 12.5 cm
Description
mottled green stone; 2 sided woman; stylized shape of woman; bare headed; one side hands in front, fingers against her body; other side, she has an ulu in her right hand; carved features, dug out eyes and mouth, both sides.
Subject
figure
woman
two-sided
double-sided
ulu
inuk
face
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.46
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Untitled (Ivory kayak with ivory figure, paddle and stone seal)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Medium
stone; ivory
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.108 a-c
Description
a) Kayak in ivory: Pattern of incised and stained circles on top of kayak, four holes without patterning on the prow of the kayak are drilled through the piece. Two of the same circular patterns, incised and stained, appear on the base of the prow of the kayak which is convex. Figure in ivory is at…
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Ivory kayak with ivory figure, paddle and stone seal)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
stone; ivory
Dimensions
1.8 x 16.5 cm
Description
a) Kayak in ivory: Pattern of incised and stained circles on top of kayak, four holes without patterning on the prow of the kayak are drilled through the piece. Two of the same circular patterns, incised and stained, appear on the base of the prow of the kayak which is convex. Figure in ivory is attached to kayak at base. Face is incised and stained, back of figure has carved fringed coat details. Raised hand is fitted to hold spear (?) which is missing. b) Ivory paddle is 7 x .3 cm drilled at centre and at end where line is attached. c) Seal on line is in steatite, line tied to neck, line appears to be twisted string.
Subject
kayak
figure
paddle
seal
animal
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.108 a-c
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Untitled (Ivory knife)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.104
Description
A model knife is carved in ivory. The blade is a long triangle, and is notched at two points, at the bottom and a quarter of the distance from the top. The handle is notched at the end.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Ivory knife)
Date
c. 1920
Dimensions
1.7 x 11.4 cm
Description
A model knife is carved in ivory. The blade is a long triangle, and is notched at two points, at the bottom and a quarter of the distance from the top. The handle is notched at the end.
Subject
knife
model
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.104
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Untitled (Ivory saw)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.105
Description
An ivory saw with a notched handle. The blade is smooth, until it comes to its point.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Ivory saw)
Date
c. 1920
Dimensions
1.1 x 8.8 cm
Description
An ivory saw with a notched handle. The blade is smooth, until it comes to its point.
Subject
saw
model
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.105
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Untitled (Kneeling Stone Hunter)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Medium
stone
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.94
Description
A kneeling figure carved from a light grey soapstone, or steatite. The figure kneels on their right leg, with their left leg raised. The arms are stretched in front of the figure. The figure wears the hood of their jacket. The face of the figure is incised.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Kneeling Stone Hunter)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
stone
Dimensions
2 x 4.2 cm
Description
A kneeling figure carved from a light grey soapstone, or steatite. The figure kneels on their right leg, with their left leg raised. The arms are stretched in front of the figure. The figure wears the hood of their jacket. The face of the figure is incised.
Subject
figure
kneeling
hunter
man
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.94
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Untitled (Model ice saw)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.102
Description
A small model ice saw is carved from a dark grey steatite, or soapstone. The edge of the blade is long and unbroken, and the handle is notched.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Model ice saw)
Date
c. 1920
Dimensions
5 x 6.9 cm
Description
A small model ice saw is carved from a dark grey steatite, or soapstone. The edge of the blade is long and unbroken, and the handle is notched.
Subject
ice saw
model
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.102
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Untitled (Model knife)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.103
Description
A model knife is carved from dark grey steatite, or soapstone. The blade is curved, and there is carved detail on the handle
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Model knife)
Date
c. 1920
Dimensions
0.6 x 7.5 cm
Description
A model knife is carved from dark grey steatite, or soapstone. The blade is curved, and there is carved detail on the handle
Subject
knife
model
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.103
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Untitled (Model Kudlik)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.99
Description
A model kudlik, or bowl, is carved from a dark grey soapstone, or steatite. The bowl has a shallow lip.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Model Kudlik)
Date
c. 1920
Dimensions
3 x 5.2 cm
Description
A model kudlik, or bowl, is carved from a dark grey soapstone, or steatite. The bowl has a shallow lip.
Subject
kudlik
model
bowl
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.99
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Untitled (Model Kudlik)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.100
Description
A small bowl is carved in a light grey soapstone, or steatite, in a oblong shape. There is crosshatching and a red tint on the recto surface
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Model Kudlik)
Date
c. 1920
Dimensions
1.7 x 4 cm
Description
A small bowl is carved in a light grey soapstone, or steatite, in a oblong shape. There is crosshatching and a red tint on the recto surface
Subject
oil lamp
kudlik
bowl
model
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.100
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Untitled (Model Kudlik)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.110
Description
A model kudlik, or oil lamp carved in a light grey steatite. Three of the five holes (two on rim, 1 bottom centre) are drilled clean through to the other side.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Model Kudlik)
Date
c. 1920
Dimensions
4.8 x 9.8 cm
Description
A model kudlik, or oil lamp carved in a light grey steatite. Three of the five holes (two on rim, 1 bottom centre) are drilled clean through to the other side.
Subject
kudlik
oil lamp
model
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.110
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Untitled (Model ulu)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.101
Description
A small model ulu, or flensing knife, is carved from a dark soapstone, or steatite. There is a small piece of linen tape on the back of the piece, with the word “ulu”.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Model ulu)
Date
c. 1920
Dimensions
3.5 x 0.8 cm
Description
A small model ulu, or flensing knife, is carved from a dark soapstone, or steatite. There is a small piece of linen tape on the back of the piece, with the word “ulu”.
Subject
ulu
flensing
knife
model
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.101
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Untitled (Mother and child)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Medium
stone
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.96
Description
A female figure stands carved ina light grey soapstone, or steatite. Her face is carved and coat is detailed. A baby in a hood on the mother’s back is carved in relief.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Mother and child)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
stone
Dimensions
2.1 x 3.6 cm
Description
A female figure stands carved ina light grey soapstone, or steatite. Her face is carved and coat is detailed. A baby in a hood on the mother’s back is carved in relief.
Subject
figure
mother
child
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.96
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