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Artist
J. Monroe Thorington (1894 – 1989, American)
Date
1944
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
ThM.03.01
Description
Colour: grey on white. A caribou head looking left.
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Artist
J. Monroe Thorington (1894 – 1989, American)
Title
Head of a Caribou
Date
1944
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
20.3 x 12.5 cm
Description
Colour: grey on white. A caribou head looking left.
Subject
animal
caribou
Credit
Gift of Forrest (Pat) Oliver Brewster, Banff, 1967
Catalogue Number
ThM.03.01
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Artist
J. Monroe Thorington (1894 – 1989, American)
Date
1946
Medium
charcoal on paper
Catalogue Number
ThM.03.02
Description
General colour: black and white on grey. The head and shoulders of a mountain goat. His two black horns reaching up into the top of the picture and his head turned out.
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Artist
J. Monroe Thorington (1894 – 1989, American)
Title
Mountain Goat
Date
1946
Medium
charcoal on paper
Dimensions
45.5 x 28.8 cm
Description
General colour: black and white on grey. The head and shoulders of a mountain goat. His two black horns reaching up into the top of the picture and his head turned out.
Subject
animal
mountain goat
Credit
Gift of Lillian Gest, Philadelphia, USA, 1969
Catalogue Number
ThM.03.02
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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
J. Monroe Thorington (1894 – 1989, American)
Date
1940
Medium
charcoal on paper
Catalogue Number
ThM.03.04
Description
A charcoal drawing from the chest up of an alpine ibex. The ibex is facing to his right, long horns curve gracefully back.
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Artist
J. Monroe Thorington (1894 – 1989, American)
Title
Alpine Ibex
Date
1940
Medium
charcoal on paper
Dimensions
25.0 x 20.5 cm
Description
A charcoal drawing from the chest up of an alpine ibex. The ibex is facing to his right, long horns curve gracefully back.
Subject
animal
alpine ibex
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
ThM.03.04
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Artist
J. Monroe Thorington (1894 – 1989, American)
Date
n.d.
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
ThM.03.06
Description
Black and grey sketch of mountain goat head and shoulders. Head is turned slightly out to viewers right.
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Artist
J. Monroe Thorington (1894 – 1989, American)
Title
[Mountain Goat]
Date
n.d.
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
31.5 x 24.5 cm
Description
Black and grey sketch of mountain goat head and shoulders. Head is turned slightly out to viewers right.
Subject
animal
mountain goat
Credit
Gift of James (Sr.) Simpson, 1968
Catalogue Number
ThM.03.06
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The Battle of Cressy

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Artist
Unknown
Date
1792
Medium
engraving on paper
Catalogue Number
UnK.04.03
Description
A black and white print showing a battle scene from a classical era with knights in armour. Script at the top reads “Engraved for Ashburton’s History of England” and the bottom reads “The Battle of Cressy” and “Published by W.&J. Stratfords No. 112 Helborn Hill, March 10, 1792”. A label on the back…
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Artist
Unknown
Title
The Battle of Cressy
Date
1792
Medium
engraving on paper
Dimensions
18.0 x 28.5 cm
Description
A black and white print showing a battle scene from a classical era with knights in armour. Script at the top reads “Engraved for Ashburton’s History of England” and the bottom reads “The Battle of Cressy” and “Published by W.&J. Stratfords No. 112 Helborn Hill, March 10, 1792”. A label on the back paper reads “Johnson Art Galleries Limited Pictures Fine Framing. Montreal 634 St. Catherine West.”
Subject
activity
war
figure
group
animal
horse
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.04.03
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Artist
Unknown
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.01a-c
Description
Two black fish,long and narrow carved out of a black colored stone. The detail of the gills, eyes ,mouth and fins are carved.The two fish one a bit larger then the other have bone pegs that hold them on to the base which is also stone. The base has yellow and light green colors.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Two Fish on Base
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
7.0 x 8.2 x 13.3 cm
Description
Two black fish,long and narrow carved out of a black colored stone. The detail of the gills, eyes ,mouth and fins are carved.The two fish one a bit larger then the other have bone pegs that hold them on to the base which is also stone. The base has yellow and light green colors.
Subject
animal
fish
group
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.01a-c
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Artist
Unknown
Date
1880 – 1900
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.06
Description
ornately carved ivory sculpture of a man and a bird under a tree.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
The Bird Tree
Date
1880 – 1900
Dimensions
20.8 x 4.7 x 10.0 cm
Description
ornately carved ivory sculpture of a man and a bird under a tree.
Subject
figure, male
animal
mythological
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.06
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Untitled (Ivory birds on an ivory table)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.107 a-e
Description
a) Table is 11 x 1.8 cm and stands 2 cm high. Pattern of circular incised and stained motifs in two sizes appears on top and underneath table. Holes, to take birds, are drilled through the table. Table supports are carved and incised recto and verso.b) Flying ivory bird has carved feet, incised and…
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Ivory birds on an ivory table)
Date
c. 1920
Dimensions
2 x 1.8 x 11 cm
Description
a) Table is 11 x 1.8 cm and stands 2 cm high. Pattern of circular incised and stained motifs in two sizes appears on top and underneath table. Holes, to take birds, are drilled through the table. Table supports are carved and incised recto and verso.b) Flying ivory bird has carved feet, incised and stained eyes and tail feathers. Support peg is of same material as body.c) Ivory bird. Incised and stained eyes, support peg is of same material as body.d) Ivory bird. Incised and stained eyes, support peg of differing material (wood?) Possible repair. e) Ivory bird. Incised and stained eyes, three holes in bottom, one of which has support peg of differing material (wood?) Possible repair.
Subject
animal
table
bird
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.107 a-e
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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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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.112
Description
A goose with a long neck is carved from a taupe porous whalebone.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Goose)
Date
c. 1920
Dimensions
4 x 3.5 cm
Description
A goose with a long neck is carved from a taupe porous whalebone.
Subject
animal
goose
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.112
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Untitled (Ivory seal)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Medium
ivory
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.113
Description
A seal carved from ivory. The forefins, tail, eyes, nostrils, mouth and anus are all incised and stained. Tool marks (scratches?) are visible on base.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Ivory seal)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
ivory
Dimensions
1.5 x 1.8 x 6 cm
Description
A seal carved from ivory. The forefins, tail, eyes, nostrils, mouth and anus are all incised and stained. Tool marks (scratches?) are visible on base.
Subject
animal
seal
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.113
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Untitled (Ivory whale)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Medium
ivory
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.114
Description
An ivory whale or arctic char, with incised and stained eyes. The mouth is incised and stained on recto, and there is a small carved fin on the recto near the fin.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Ivory whale)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
ivory
Dimensions
1.2 x 6 cm
Description
An ivory whale or arctic char, with incised and stained eyes. The mouth is incised and stained on recto, and there is a small carved fin on the recto near the fin.
Subject
animal
whale
arctic char
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.114
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Untitled (Ivory Musk Ox)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Medium
ivory
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.115
Description
A small ivory muskox. The horns are removable. The eyes are incised and stained.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Ivory Musk Ox)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
ivory
Dimensions
1.8 x 2 cm
Description
A small ivory muskox. The horns are removable. The eyes are incised and stained.
Subject
animal
muskox
musk ox
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.115
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Untitled (Ivory bird)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Medium
ivory
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.116
Description
A small ivory bird. The anus and eyes are incised and stained.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Ivory bird)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
ivory
Dimensions
1.1 x 2.2 cm
Description
A small ivory bird. The anus and eyes are incised and stained.
Subject
animal
bird
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.116
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Untitled (Ivory wolf)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Medium
ivory
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.117
Description
A baying wolf carved in ivory has nostrils that are incised and stained. The wolf sits, with its head pointing above, with its front legs stretched slightly outward.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Ivory wolf)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
ivory
Dimensions
3 x 1.8 cm
Description
A baying wolf carved in ivory has nostrils that are incised and stained. The wolf sits, with its head pointing above, with its front legs stretched slightly outward.
Subject
animal
wolf
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.117
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Untitled (Ivory walrus)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Medium
ivory
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.118
Description
An ivory walrus has tusks composed of a separate material (wood? stained ivory?) The figure’s eyes, nostrils and mouth are incised and stained.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Ivory walrus)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
ivory
Dimensions
2.3 x 7.2 cm
Description
An ivory walrus has tusks composed of a separate material (wood? stained ivory?) The figure’s eyes, nostrils and mouth are incised and stained.
Subject
animal
walrus
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.118
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Untitled (Ivory whale)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Medium
ivory
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.119
Description
An ivory whale is carved with a lifted, outstretched tail fin. The eyes and mouth are incised and stained.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Ivory whale)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
ivory
Dimensions
1.6 x 8 cm
Description
An ivory whale is carved with a lifted, outstretched tail fin. The eyes and mouth are incised and stained.
Subject
animal
whale
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.119
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Untitled (Dogsled, team, driver)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Medium
ivory
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.122 a-g
Description
a) Driver: Carved in ivory. 5.2 cm high. Broken right foot and left hand, no repairs. Face is incised and stained.b) Sled: 11.4 x 4.5 cm. Sled composed of ivory and string? The runners are drilled through to take threads which are tied around cross boards. Dogs: Average length is 4.5 cm, four in iv…
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Dogsled, team, driver)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
ivory
Description
a) Driver: Carved in ivory. 5.2 cm high. Broken right foot and left hand, no repairs. Face is incised and stained.b) Sled: 11.4 x 4.5 cm. Sled composed of ivory and string? The runners are drilled through to take threads which are tied around cross boards. Dogs: Average length is 4.5 cm, four in ivory (c, d, f, g), one in steatite (e). Reins appear to be cotton string, harnesses may be hide. Faces detailed with incised mouths and nostrils, tail positions differ in each, eyes and ears are in various expressions. Some have defined toes, all are intact, no repairs. Stone dog is less detailed- perhaps a replacement of a lost ivory dog?
Subject
animal
dog
sled, driver
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.122 a-g
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Artist
Unknown
Date
1962
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.16 a-d
Description
Group of seals carved from light green stone. (a) Irregular shaped base 1.2 high, has carved edges. On this base is a seal 3.0 x 6.0 x 3.5. (b) 2.6x7.2x2.5, lying on left side (c) 2.5 x6.0 x 3.5 lying on belly (d) 2.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 lying on belly. All have carved fins and tails, facial features…
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Seal Group of 4
Date
1962
Description
Group of seals carved from light green stone. (a) Irregular shaped base 1.2 high, has carved edges. On this base is a seal 3.0 x 6.0 x 3.5. (b) 2.6x7.2x2.5, lying on left side (c) 2.5 x6.0 x 3.5 lying on belly (d) 2.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 lying on belly. All have carved fins and tails, facial features inscribed.
Subject
animal
seal
group
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.16 a-d
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