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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 (Tobacco Pipe with faces)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.121
Description
Nonfunctioning wood and metal pipe. 19.8 cm full length, 3.8 cm bowl, 1.4 cm at widest paint. Mouth piece may be ivory. Two faces appear on either side of bowl of pipe.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Tobacco Pipe with faces)
Date
c. 1920
Dimensions
1.4 x 19.8 cm
Description
Nonfunctioning wood and metal pipe. 19.8 cm full length, 3.8 cm bowl, 1.4 cm at widest paint. Mouth piece may be ivory. Two faces appear on either side of bowl of pipe.
Subject
pipe
tobacco
figure
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.121
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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.06.44 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.06.46
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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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
Medium
stone
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.80
Description
Grey green mottled stone. Inuit woman has a young child on her back. Both are dressed for winter. The woman has her hands together in front, she is bent foreward, her hair is parted in the middle with braids . The child has her head up and is looking to the left. Their features are carved.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Woman and Baby
Date
prior to 1962
Medium
stone
Dimensions
11.0 x 5.6 cm
Description
Grey green mottled stone. Inuit woman has a young child on her back. Both are dressed for winter. The woman has her hands together in front, she is bent foreward, her hair is parted in the middle with braids . The child has her head up and is looking to the left. Their features are carved.
Subject
figure
female
child
baby
woman
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.80
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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 (Stone figure in parka, seated)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.95
Description
A seated figure sits with a straight back, and knees bent in front. It is carved in a dark grey soapstone, or steatite. The figure is represented with an empty hood on their back which is carved in relief. The figure has an incised face. There are incised markings on the chest of the figure.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Stone figure in parka, seated)
Date
c. 1920
Dimensions
2.2 x 3 cm
Description
A seated figure sits with a straight back, and knees bent in front. It is carved in a dark grey soapstone, or steatite. The figure is represented with an empty hood on their back which is carved in relief. The figure has an incised face. There are incised markings on the chest of the figure.
Subject
figure
seated
parka
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.95
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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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Untitled (Seated stone figure)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Medium
stone
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.97
Description
A seated figure carved from a light grey soapstone, or steatite, sits with legs outstretched. The figure has an incised face and wears a pointed hood.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Seated stone figure)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
stone
Dimensions
2.6 x 3 cm
Description
A seated figure carved from a light grey soapstone, or steatite, sits with legs outstretched. The figure has an incised face and wears a pointed hood.
Subject
figure
seated
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.97
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Untitled (Standing stone figure)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Medium
stone
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.98
Description
A standing figure carved from a dark grey soapstone, or steatite, holds its arms at its sides. The figure’s coat has a carved, fringed, recto.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Standing stone figure)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
stone
Dimensions
1.2 x 5 cm
Description
A standing figure carved from a dark grey soapstone, or steatite, holds its arms at its sides. The figure’s coat has a carved, fringed, recto.
Subject
figure
standing
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.98
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