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One Caribou Swimming

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Artist
Aalook (1938 – , Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
AaL.06.01
Description
Grey green mottled stone, flat bottomed swimming caribou, head extended, tail up, features defined, eyes and nostrils are holes, mouth carved, 2 holes for antlers, 2 bone antlers, carved.
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Artist
Aalook (1938 – , Canadian)
Title
One Caribou Swimming
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
2.9 x 12.7 cm
Description
Grey green mottled stone, flat bottomed swimming caribou, head extended, tail up, features defined, eyes and nostrils are holes, mouth carved, 2 holes for antlers, 2 bone antlers, carved.
Subject
animal
caribou
elk
swimming
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
AaL.06.01
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Artist
Aalook (1938 – , Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
AaL.06.02 a,b
Description
A bird sits on top of a bear, looking off to the left. (a) The bird 5.0 high is nicely carved, wings, eyes and beak defined. A hole in flat bottom has a peg to stabalize it to the bear. (b) The bear 3.8 x 7.8 x 3.8 is lying down. Ears, nose and mouth, eyes carved, tail is also carved. A hole …
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Artist
Aalook (1938 – , Canadian)
Title
Untitled
Date
prior to 1962
Description
A bird sits on top of a bear, looking off to the left. (a) The bird 5.0 high is nicely carved, wings, eyes and beak defined. A hole in flat bottom has a peg to stabalize it to the bear. (b) The bear 3.8 x 7.8 x 3.8 is lying down. Ears, nose and mouth, eyes carved, tail is also carved. A hole is drilled into centre back.
Subject
animal
bear
bird
group
pair
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
AaL.06.02 a,b
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Artist
Aalook (1938 – , Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
AaL.06.03
Description
A swimming bird with head up, flat bottom. Wings carved into side and tail feathers indicated. Eyes and beak carved.
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Artist
Aalook (1938 – , Canadian)
Title
Bird
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
4.8 x 2.5 cm
Description
A swimming bird with head up, flat bottom. Wings carved into side and tail feathers indicated. Eyes and beak carved.
Subject
animal
bird
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
AaL.06.03
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Artist
Abraham Nastapoka (1900 – 1981, Canadian)
Date
c. 1965
Catalogue Number
AbR.06.01
Description
Two otters lying on a platform over fish, tail in mouth of one otter, body in mouth of other otter, details show whiskers, claws, eyes, nostrils, fish head.
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Artist
Abraham Nastapoka (1900 – 1981, Canadian)
Title
Untitled
Date
c. 1965
Dimensions
3.8 x 5.5 x 13.2 cm
Description
Two otters lying on a platform over fish, tail in mouth of one otter, body in mouth of other otter, details show whiskers, claws, eyes, nostrils, fish head.
Subject
animal, otter
aquatic
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
AbR.06.01
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Artist
Abraham Nastapoka (1900 – 1981, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
AbR.06.02
Description
Multi-coloured stone, grey/green with yellow and orange throughout, carved large mouth and fins, incised eyes and features on fins and gills.
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Artist
Abraham Nastapoka (1900 – 1981, Canadian)
Title
Fish
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
7.0 x 11.5 cm
Description
Multi-coloured stone, grey/green with yellow and orange throughout, carved large mouth and fins, incised eyes and features on fins and gills.
Subject
aquatic
fish
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
AbR.06.02
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Artist
Nua Aculiak (1941 – )
Date
1960
Catalogue Number
AcN.06.01
Description
Black stone carving of a walrus resting on it’s stomach. The walrus has ivory tusks and incised facial features.
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Artist
Nua Aculiak (1941 – )
Title
Untitled
Date
1960
Dimensions
7.3 x 7.5 x 12.5 cm
Description
Black stone carving of a walrus resting on it’s stomach. The walrus has ivory tusks and incised facial features.
Subject
animal, walrus
Inuit
aquatic
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
AcN.06.01
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Artist
Adamie Niviaxie (1925 – , Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
AdA.06.01
Description
The stone color used here is green with black specks. The otter stands on all four of his short legs with his head up and tail outstretched. The face features and front toes are carved in great detail and inlaid with a white substance. The body of the otter is long, slender and finshed with a smoot…
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Artist
Adamie Niviaxie (1925 – , Canadian)
Title
Otter
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
3.5 x 3.9 x 16.1 cm
Description
The stone color used here is green with black specks. The otter stands on all four of his short legs with his head up and tail outstretched. The face features and front toes are carved in great detail and inlaid with a white substance. The body of the otter is long, slender and finshed with a smooth surface.
Subject
animal
otter
aquatic
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
AdA.06.01
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Artist
Agiak
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
AgI.06.01
Description
dark green stone; bird silhouette; stylized profile of a bird; sitting facing to the right; faint circle for an eye; deep cut arch for wing; sculpture is flat one side and at the feet.
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Artist
Agiak
Title
Bird
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
7.1 x 4.7 cm
Description
dark green stone; bird silhouette; stylized profile of a bird; sitting facing to the right; faint circle for an eye; deep cut arch for wing; sculpture is flat one side and at the feet.
Subject
animal
bird
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
AgI.06.01
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Artist
Alasuak
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
AlA.06.01
Description
A very large seal carved from a medium gray stone leans on his side with one flipper upward. The seal's head has detailed carving for the mouth and eye areas. Wisker detail has been incised in to the face . The seal sits on a larger base that is attached and carved out of the same stone.On the base…
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Artist
Alasuak
Title
Large seal
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
17.0 x 18.0 x 37.0 cm
Description
A very large seal carved from a medium gray stone leans on his side with one flipper upward. The seal's head has detailed carving for the mouth and eye areas. Wisker detail has been incised in to the face . The seal sits on a larger base that is attached and carved out of the same stone.On the base of the sculpture, there is a carved inscription that reads “ ALASUAK 261121”
Subject
animal
seal; Inuit
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
AlA.06.01
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Artist
Amidlak (1897 – 1961, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1961
Catalogue Number
AmE.06.01
Description
Dark green stone, seal lying on stomach with head up, front flippers out to side, back flippers straight back, carved mouth and nostrils, flippers and tail, holes for nostrils, round incised eyes
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Artist
Amidlak (1897 – 1961, Canadian)
Title
Seal
Date
prior to 1961
Dimensions
6.0 x 6.0 x 11.0 cm
Description
Dark green stone, seal lying on stomach with head up, front flippers out to side, back flippers straight back, carved mouth and nostrils, flippers and tail, holes for nostrils, round incised eyes
Subject
animal
seal
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
AmE.06.01
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Pair of Ivory Murrs on Base

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Artist
Levi Amidlak (1931 – , Canadian)
Date
1962
Catalogue Number
AmL.06.01 a-c
Description
A pair of ivory murrs on a green stone base. (a) base irregularly shaped base, flat on bottom, 7.0 x 4.2 (b) stylized bird 4.8 long, holes drilled for eyes, black inside (c) bird same as (b) 6.3 long
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Artist
Levi Amidlak (1931 – , Canadian)
Title
Pair of Ivory Murrs on Base
Date
1962
Description
A pair of ivory murrs on a green stone base. (a) base irregularly shaped base, flat on bottom, 7.0 x 4.2 (b) stylized bird 4.8 long, holes drilled for eyes, black inside (c) bird same as (b) 6.3 long
Subject
bird
group
pair
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
AmL.06.01 a-c
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Artist
Angiayuk
Date
later than 1955
Catalogue Number
AnG.06.01
Description
Stone carving of a loon with spots on it’s back, long neck and beak Curved c-shaped fish in it’s mouth, pointing downward.
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Artist
Angiayuk
Title
Untitled
Date
later than 1955
Dimensions
11.7 x 9.0 x 30.5 cm
Description
Stone carving of a loon with spots on it’s back, long neck and beak Curved c-shaped fish in it’s mouth, pointing downward.
Subject
animal, loon
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
AnG.06.01
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Artist
Annie
Date
c. 1965
Catalogue Number
AnI.06.01
Description
Prob. purchased by CRW on 1968 Povungnituk trip; see reference p. 168, object 348 of Sculpture of the [Eskimo]. Swinton, Geo.Women in detailed amautig (parke), slightly hunched, holding pelts in mittens at front; Annie 71730 scratched on bottom; details include ties on kamiks (boots), pelt fur and …
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Artist
Annie
Title
Untitled
Date
c. 1965
Dimensions
12.9 x 4.7 x 5.5 cm
Description
Prob. purchased by CRW on 1968 Povungnituk trip; see reference p. 168, object 348 of Sculpture of the [Eskimo]. Swinton, Geo.Women in detailed amautig (parke), slightly hunched, holding pelts in mittens at front; Annie 71730 scratched on bottom; details include ties on kamiks (boots), pelt fur and opening for child represented in amautiz hood.
Subject
figure
woman
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
AnI.06.01
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Artist
Angilosh
Date
prior to 1962
Medium
bone; horn
Catalogue Number
AnL.06.01
Description
stylized muskox; standing solidly with head outstretched; mouth indicated with saw cut; nostrils only slightly indicated; round eyes 0.3 dia. inset with a yellowish horn; tail and ears carved in; horns ca. 4.0 long are carved to a fine point and base inset onto forehead; horns are carved out of…
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Artist
Angilosh
Title
Bone Muskox
Date
prior to 1962
Medium
bone; horn
Dimensions
7.5 x 14.0 cm
Description
stylized muskox; standing solidly with head outstretched; mouth indicated with saw cut; nostrils only slightly indicated; round eyes 0.3 dia. inset with a yellowish horn; tail and ears carved in; horns ca. 4.0 long are carved to a fine point and base inset onto forehead; horns are carved out of horn in a graceful curve and pointing to the front.
Subject
animal, muskox
Inuit
hooved
horns
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
AnL.06.01
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Artist
Thomas Arnayuinak (1931 – 1973, Canadian)
Date
1967
Medium
bone
Catalogue Number
ArN.06.01 a-c
Description
Three stylized swimming caribou with antlers, each animal carved in one piece with shaped bone antlers inserted into forehead, all have ears and painted round eyes and a tail, mouths open (no legs). B and c bodies arch slightly to the right. (a) 4.5x.8x17.3, antlers ca 5.0 long x .3. (b) 5.5x1.5…
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Artist
Thomas Arnayuinak (1931 – 1973, Canadian)
Title
Three Caribou Swimming
Date
1967
Medium
bone
Description
Three stylized swimming caribou with antlers, each animal carved in one piece with shaped bone antlers inserted into forehead, all have ears and painted round eyes and a tail, mouths open (no legs). B and c bodies arch slightly to the right. (a) 4.5x.8x17.3, antlers ca 5.0 long x .3. (b) 5.5x1.5x17.0, antlers ca 3.5 long x .3. (c) 5.0x1.2x17.5, antlers ca 4.0 long x .4. Were originally glued together as a group, (a) has become separated from (b) and (c)
Subject
animal
caribou
Inuit
swimming
group
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
ArN.06.01 a-c
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Artist
Syollie Amituk (1936 – 1986, Canadian)
Date
1955 – 1965
Catalogue Number
ArS.06.01
Description
A well defined duck is squatting on a rock. Its head is slightly turned to the right, breast and back feathers are indicated with long thin lines, the wings lay back with minimal definition.
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Artist
Syollie Amituk (1936 – 1986, Canadian)
Title
Duck
Date
1955 – 1965
Dimensions
15.5 x 7 x 19 cm
Description
A well defined duck is squatting on a rock. Its head is slightly turned to the right, breast and back feathers are indicated with long thin lines, the wings lay back with minimal definition.
Subject
Animal, duck
bird
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
ArS.06.01
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Artist
Augaahs
Date
c. 1965
Medium
fossilized whalebone
Catalogue Number
AuG.06.01
Description
Two figures facing the same direction, the one behind is pushing the other; both dressed in parkas with the hood off the head; pants are indicated cut off at the knees; facial features are carved in, the eyes are hols, nose protruding,mouth indicated only in front figure; the arms of the back perso…
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Artist
Augaahs
Title
Father and Son
Date
c. 1965
Medium
fossilized whalebone
Dimensions
52.0 x 23.0 x 39.0 cm
Description
Two figures facing the same direction, the one behind is pushing the other; both dressed in parkas with the hood off the head; pants are indicated cut off at the knees; facial features are carved in, the eyes are hols, nose protruding,mouth indicated only in front figure; the arms of the back person are extended to the front person giving an indication of pushing; both figures are bent forward at the waist. The fossilized whalebone has an open texture overall.
Subject
figure
male
Inuit
Credit
Gift of D. S. Harvie, 1969
Catalogue Number
AuG.06.01
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Untitled [pack horse]

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Artist
Charles A. Beil (1894 – 1976, Canadian)
Date
c. 1930
Medium
plaster
Catalogue Number
BeC.06.03
Description
This horse is brown in colour and has a red horse blanket and light coloured pack on it’s back. The horse has a light coloured nose and patch extending up between it’s eyes. The horses legs are white with a small black section just before the colour turnes to brown nearing the top portion of the a…
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Artist
Charles A. Beil (1894 – 1976, Canadian)
Title
Untitled [pack horse]
Date
c. 1930
Medium
plaster
Dimensions
24.8 x n/a x 32.5 cm
Description
This horse is brown in colour and has a red horse blanket and light coloured pack on it’s back. The horse has a light coloured nose and patch extending up between it’s eyes. The horses legs are white with a small black section just before the colour turnes to brown nearing the top portion of the all of the horses legs. The horse’s tail is black.This is one of only two castings of this horse. The other belongs to E.S. Newbury, Lowell Road, Concord, Mass.
Subject
animal, horse
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
BeC.06.03
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Artist
Charles A. Beil (1894 – 1976, Canadian)
Date
1936
Medium
plaster
Catalogue Number
BeC.06.04
Description
A blue /black horse makes it’s way down a green coloured rocky base. The horse’s back legs are bent.This is the only existing cast; there is no mould for it anymore, according to Mrs. Olive Beil. Charlie made it for the Whyte's.
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Artist
Charles A. Beil (1894 – 1976, Canadian)
Title
Untitled [horse]
Date
1936
Medium
plaster
Dimensions
21.8 x 9.5 x 24.8 cm
Description
A blue /black horse makes it’s way down a green coloured rocky base. The horse’s back legs are bent.This is the only existing cast; there is no mould for it anymore, according to Mrs. Olive Beil. Charlie made it for the Whyte's.
Subject
animal
horse
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
BeC.06.04
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Artist
Charles A. Beil (1894 – 1976, Canadian)
Date
1955 – 1965
Medium
bronze
Catalogue Number
BeC.06.07
Description
A fully rigged western horse with his head down eating grass; on his right shoulder a brand: JM; the horse is standing on all 4 feet and with his nose to the ground these all make contact with the base - solid bronze. The horse Red Wing was Mrs. Gourlay's own pet and favourite mount for many years.…
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Artist
Charles A. Beil (1894 – 1976, Canadian)
Title
Red Wing
Date
1955 – 1965
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
24.0 x 11.0 x 28.3 cm
Description
A fully rigged western horse with his head down eating grass; on his right shoulder a brand: JM; the horse is standing on all 4 feet and with his nose to the ground these all make contact with the base - solid bronze. The horse Red Wing was Mrs. Gourlay's own pet and favourite mount for many years. See Beil file for more information.
Subject
animal, horse
Credit
Gift of Melvin Gourley, Calgary, 1986
Catalogue Number
BeC.06.07
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