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Buffalo preliminary sketches

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Artist
Clarence Ingwall Tillenius (1913 – 2012, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1996
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
TiC.03.02
Description
Drawn lightly are two bison running toward each other ready to bang heads. Under foot you can see the suggestion of ground represented by a few lines. One bison is running from the upper left corner and the other is running from the center right.
Artist
Clarence Ingwall Tillenius (1913 – 2012, Canadian)
Title
Buffalo preliminary sketches
Date
prior to 1996
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
20.4 x 20.4 cm
Description
Drawn lightly are two bison running toward each other ready to bang heads. Under foot you can see the suggestion of ground represented by a few lines. One bison is running from the upper left corner and the other is running from the center right.
Subject
animal
buffalo
Credit
Gift of Clarence Ingwall Tillenius, Winnipeg, 1996
Catalogue Number
TiC.03.02
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Artist
Daniel
Date
c. 1965
Catalogue Number
DaN.06.01
Description
Grey stone, rotund, wrinkled, tusked bull walrus. Whisker and face details. Left flipper forward and right flipper at side. Unsupported and carved from flat piece.
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Artist
Daniel
Title
Bull Walrus
Date
c. 1965
Dimensions
7.0 x 7.2 x 10.2 cm
Description
Grey stone, rotund, wrinkled, tusked bull walrus. Whisker and face details. Left flipper forward and right flipper at side. Unsupported and carved from flat piece.
Subject
animal
walrus
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
DaN.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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Artist
Willia Ningiuk (1895 – 1964, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
WiL.06.01
Description
greenstone; standing caribou (hippopotamus?), head turned slightly to the left; short legs, split hooves; tail outstretched; small ears; incised eyes; nose and mouth carved; round holes drilled for horns (missing).
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Artist
Willia Ningiuk (1895 – 1964, Canadian)
Title
Caribou
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
11.5 x 21.0 cm
Description
greenstone; standing caribou (hippopotamus?), head turned slightly to the left; short legs, split hooves; tail outstretched; small ears; incised eyes; nose and mouth carved; round holes drilled for horns (missing).
Subject
animal
hippopotamus
creature
hooved
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
WiL.06.01
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Artist
Daniel Simaotik (1907 – 1968)
Date
n.d.
Catalogue Number
SiD.06.01
Description
Caribou lying with hind legs folded and front legs folded under chest; detail on head and at tail, smoothly shaped. Two long, forked antlers [made from caribou antler] are removable, underside reveals carved hind hooves. Syllabics and 1592 scratched on base; Simotic label removed from bottom. Deci…
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Artist
Daniel Simaotik (1907 – 1968)
Title
Caribou
Date
n.d.
Dimensions
13.5 x 8.0 x 19.0 cm
Description
Caribou lying with hind legs folded and front legs folded under chest; detail on head and at tail, smoothly shaped. Two long, forked antlers [made from caribou antler] are removable, underside reveals carved hind hooves. Syllabics and 1592 scratched on base; Simotic label removed from bottom. Deciphering of syllabics on bottom indicated spellings of Simaotik or Simautik and are presumed to be the same Port Harrison artist as Simotic indicated on this piece, reference Sculpture/Inuit, U. of Toronto Press, Item #403 and Sculpture of the Eskimo, Swinton, Geo., items 132, 255.
Subject
animal
caribou
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
SiD.06.01
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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
J. Monroe Thorington (1894 – 1989, American)
Date
1944
Medium
charcoal on paper
Catalogue Number
ThM.03.03
Description
General colour: white and black on grey. The left profile of a caribou drawn in the centre of the picture.
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Artist
J. Monroe Thorington (1894 – 1989, American)
Title
Caribou
Date
1944
Medium
charcoal on paper
Dimensions
21.5 x 14.0 cm
Description
General colour: white and black on grey. The left profile of a caribou drawn in the centre of the picture.
Subject
animal
caribou
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
ThM.03.03
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Artist
Kaka Ashoona (1928 – 1996, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
HaK.06.04
Description
One piece grey stone, family of 3 standing side by side. Group appears to be father, mother and child, all dressed in typical parkas. Features are carved, hair indicated on foreheads. The left, largest figure holds a goose by the neck in his left hand. The central figure has her hands together …
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Artist
Kaka Ashoona (1928 – 1996, Canadian)
Title
The Carollers
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
24.5 x 22.5 cm
Description
One piece grey stone, family of 3 standing side by side. Group appears to be father, mother and child, all dressed in typical parkas. Features are carved, hair indicated on foreheads. The left, largest figure holds a goose by the neck in his left hand. The central figure has her hands together in front. The small figure has left hand in front and right arm around the back of the mother. The smallest figure is 15.5 tall.
Subject
figure
group
family
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
HaK.06.04
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Artist
Tommy
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
ToM.06.01
Description
Mottled black stone. 2 sitting children facing each other, legs entwined, arms up against each other, cover the face of the smaller child. The bigger child's parka hood is off,carved features, appear to be smiling.
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Artist
Tommy
Title
Children Playing
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
11.0 x 10.5 cm
Description
Mottled black stone. 2 sitting children facing each other, legs entwined, arms up against each other, cover the face of the smaller child. The bigger child's parka hood is off,carved features, appear to be smiling.
Subject
figure
child
group
playnig
children
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
ToM.06.01
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Christmas on the Ranch

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Artist
Janet Holly Middleton (1922 – 2018, Canadian)
Date
1961
Medium
ink on paper
Catalogue Number
MiJ.04.20
Description
Four horses next to corral in winter. Falling snow on blue background.
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Artist
Janet Holly Middleton (1922 – 2018, Canadian)
Title
Christmas on the Ranch
Date
1961
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
14.3 x 17.8 cm
Description
Four horses next to corral in winter. Falling snow on blue background.
Subject
season
winter
animal
horse
Credit
Purchased from Canadian Art Gallery, Canmore, 2004
Catalogue Number
MiJ.04.20
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The Cock and the Jewel

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Artist
Arthur Rackham (1867 – 1939, British)
Date
1912
Medium
ink; watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
RaA.03.02
Description
One cock and three hens in landscape. Beige, blue, black, red colour washes dominant. Signed blc A. Rackham 1912. Pencilled note to engraver at bottom of picture says 6 high with an arrow indicating up. Written on discard backing board said Aesop's Fables-1912 The Cock and the Jewel p. 121
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Artist
Arthur Rackham (1867 – 1939, British)
Title
The Cock and the Jewel
Date
1912
Medium
ink; watercolour on paper
Dimensions
26.6 x 18.3 cm
Description
One cock and three hens in landscape. Beige, blue, black, red colour washes dominant. Signed blc A. Rackham 1912. Pencilled note to engraver at bottom of picture says 6 high with an arrow indicating up. Written on discard backing board said Aesop's Fables-1912 The Cock and the Jewel p. 121
Subject
animal
chicken
mythological
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
RaA.03.02
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The Dog and the Hare

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Artist
Arthur Rackham (1867 – 1939, British)
Date
1912
Medium
ink; watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
RaA.03.01
Description
Dog has pipe and walking stick and plaid cap and topcoat, hare has purple bonnet and purse. Signed and dated A. Rackham 1912 brc, signed on mat The Dog & the Hare, Aesop's Fables p.145.
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Artist
Arthur Rackham (1867 – 1939, British)
Title
The Dog and the Hare
Date
1912
Medium
ink; watercolour on paper
Dimensions
20.8 x 25.2 cm
Description
Dog has pipe and walking stick and plaid cap and topcoat, hare has purple bonnet and purse. Signed and dated A. Rackham 1912 brc, signed on mat The Dog & the Hare, Aesop's Fables p.145.
Subject
animal
dog
hare
mythological
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
RaA.03.01
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Artist
Kanangina Pootoogook (1935 – 2010, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
KnG.06.01
Description
Dark green stone, stylized features of a human face
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Artist
Kanangina Pootoogook (1935 – 2010, Canadian)
Title
Eskimo Face
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
14.0 x 10.5 cm
Description
Dark green stone, stylized features of a human face
Subject
Portrait
face
mask
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
KnG.06.01
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Artist
Etungat
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
EtU.06.01
Description
Light green mottled stone. Portrait of a woman from the hips up, arms folded in front, parka hood off her head, face turned slightly upwards, long hair parted in the middle sweeps into two long braids that come together with an adornment. The stone has dark spots overall and light green shades th…
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Artist
Etungat
Title
Eskimo Half Woman
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
15.2 x 13.0 cm
Description
Light green mottled stone. Portrait of a woman from the hips up, arms folded in front, parka hood off her head, face turned slightly upwards, long hair parted in the middle sweeps into two long braids that come together with an adornment. The stone has dark spots overall and light green shades throughout.
Subject
portrait
female
parka
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
EtU.06.01
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Artist
R. L. Hunter
Date
prior to 1979
Medium
felt pen; graphite; coloured graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
HlR.03.05
Description
The bottom third is a shallow blue river, 2 moose, male and female, are fording, up to their bellies, the hills in the background are autumn colours with some black to the right, the sky is clear blue
Artist
R. L. Hunter
Title
Fall in the Hills
Date
prior to 1979
Medium
felt pen; graphite; coloured graphite on paper
Dimensions
45.0 x 60.2 cm
Description
The bottom third is a shallow blue river, 2 moose, male and female, are fording, up to their bellies, the hills in the background are autumn colours with some black to the right, the sky is clear blue
Subject
landscape
mountain
animals
animal
moose
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
HlR.03.05
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Artist
Conlucy Niviaxie (1940 – , Canadian)
Date
c. 1965
Catalogue Number
CoR.06.01
Description
Dark stone sculpture of a fish. Incised details on face.
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Artist
Conlucy Niviaxie (1940 – , Canadian)
Title
Fish
Date
c. 1965
Dimensions
7.0 x 3.6 x 10.8 cm
Description
Dark stone sculpture of a fish. Incised details on face.
Subject
animal
fish
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
CoR.06.01
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Artist
Joshipe
Date
n.d.
Catalogue Number
JoS.06.01
Description
Fish angled downward, with tail at higher point than head which rests on flat bottomed base, detail of spots from gill to tail, scoring on all fins, detailed head. Scratched Joshipe and E-91481 on base. Possibly purchased by CRW on 1968 Povungnituk trip.
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Artist
Joshipe
Title
Fish
Date
n.d.
Dimensions
16.2 x 6.5 x 29.0 cm
Description
Fish angled downward, with tail at higher point than head which rests on flat bottomed base, detail of spots from gill to tail, scoring on all fins, detailed head. Scratched Joshipe and E-91481 on base. Possibly purchased by CRW on 1968 Povungnituk trip.
Subject
mammal
fish
animal
swimming
aquatic
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
JoS.06.01
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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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Artist
Peter Qumalu Pov Assapa (1935 – , Canada)
Date
n.d.
Catalogue Number
PoP.06.01
Description
A goose is sitting back on its haunches, neck bent over in a graceful swoop so that its head is quite near its feet. It has a form in its mouth that extends to under its feet, forming the base of the sculpture. Wing shapes are carved on both sides, 3 toenails on each webbed foot, eyes and nostrils …
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Artist
Peter Qumalu Pov Assapa (1935 – , Canada)
Title
Goose Eating
Date
n.d.
Dimensions
21.5 x 11.5 x 26 cm
Description
A goose is sitting back on its haunches, neck bent over in a graceful swoop so that its head is quite near its feet. It has a form in its mouth that extends to under its feet, forming the base of the sculpture. Wing shapes are carved on both sides, 3 toenails on each webbed foot, eyes and nostrils are incised. A light scraped shape begins behind the eyes and goes under its head. The shape coming out of its mouth is incised into fine lines. Peter - Pov and 72008 scratched into bottom.
Subject
animal
bird
goose
eating
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1971
Catalogue Number
PoP.06.01
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