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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1951
Catalogue Number
WyP.06.02
Description
The bronze modelled by Peter Whyte and cast by Charlie Beil. The bronze ski jumper is in an outstretched position, the skis resting on a sphere 20.0 diameter which stands on a flat circular base, this is all on top of a black wooden base; inscribed into the bronze base is North American Ski Champio…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Ski Jumper
Date
1951
Dimensions
36.0;18.0 x 21.0;25.3 x 41.0;24.9 cm
Description
The bronze modelled by Peter Whyte and cast by Charlie Beil. The bronze ski jumper is in an outstretched position, the skis resting on a sphere 20.0 diameter which stands on a flat circular base, this is all on top of a black wooden base; inscribed into the bronze base is North American Ski Championships. Brass plates nailed on to wooden base indicating Peter Whyte Memorial Trophy and winners.
Subject
figure
activity
ski jumping
winter
Credit
Gift of Bob Leighton, 1971
Catalogue Number
WyP.06.02
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Artist
Noywo
Date
1959
Catalogue Number
NoY.06.01
Description
Dark stone sculpture of a man holding something. Catharine Whyte wrote on slip of paper “Eskimo with design on parka - NOYWO from Povungnituk - where sculpture comes from in Herald.”
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Artist
Noywo
Title
Man with Bird
Date
1959
Dimensions
15.0 x 7.0 x 7.01 cm
Description
Dark stone sculpture of a man holding something. Catharine Whyte wrote on slip of paper “Eskimo with design on parka - NOYWO from Povungnituk - where sculpture comes from in Herald.”
Subject
figure, male
animal, bird
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
NoY.06.01
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Artist
Isa Kasudluak (1917 – 1998, Canadian)
Date
1955 – 1960
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.02
Description
Small stone bird carving. Small white circle carved for eye and slit as mouth.
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Artist
Isa Kasudluak (1917 – 1998, Canadian)
Title
Bird
Date
1955 – 1960
Dimensions
5.0 x 5.0 x 9.4 cm
Description
Small stone bird carving. Small white circle carved for eye and slit as mouth.
Subject
animal
bird
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.02
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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
Wilfred R. Dalzell
Date
c. 1960
Catalogue Number
DaW.06.01
Description
A carved and painted wooden gull parched on a small piece of driftwood. The gull has its wings up and mouth open. On the bottom is a silver label that reads “MADE BY WILFRED R. DALZELL ST. JOHN, N.B.”
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Artist
Wilfred R. Dalzell
Title
Gull
Date
c. 1960
Dimensions
12.0 x 16.0 cm
Description
A carved and painted wooden gull parched on a small piece of driftwood. The gull has its wings up and mouth open. On the bottom is a silver label that reads “MADE BY WILFRED R. DALZELL ST. JOHN, N.B.”
Subject
bird
gull
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
DaW.06.01
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Artist
Charles A. Beil (1894 – 1976, Canadian)
Date
1930
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
BeC.03.02
Description
Sketches of a man standing, a man running and a horse's fetlock and hoof on one side of fold; 4 sketches of horses on the other. The reverse on the sheet has two sketches of saddles, the other side of the fold has sketches of horses, one saddled (no bridle) one running, and the head and eye of anot…
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Artist
Charles A. Beil (1894 – 1976, Canadian)
Title
Untitled
Date
1930
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
18.3 x 30.9 cm
Description
Sketches of a man standing, a man running and a horse's fetlock and hoof on one side of fold; 4 sketches of horses on the other. The reverse on the sheet has two sketches of saddles, the other side of the fold has sketches of horses, one saddled (no bridle) one running, and the head and eye of another.
Subject
figure, man
animal, horse
Credit
Gift of Les Peters, Great Falls, USA, 1983
Catalogue Number
BeC.03.02
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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
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
Devidee
Date
c. 1960
Catalogue Number
DvD.06.01
Description
Flat based duck with long neck and collar under neck; rough textured soapstone on right side; note shaping of bill; scratched syllabics on base and 155530 and detached tag in reference file indicates Devidee Show artiste, Origine Inoucdjouac (Port Harrison) and identification 155530 duck canard.
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Artist
Devidee
Title
Duck
Date
c. 1960
Dimensions
7.0 x 3.8 x 9.0 cm
Description
Flat based duck with long neck and collar under neck; rough textured soapstone on right side; note shaping of bill; scratched syllabics on base and 155530 and detached tag in reference file indicates Devidee Show artiste, Origine Inoucdjouac (Port Harrison) and identification 155530 duck canard.
Subject
bird
duck
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
DvD.06.01
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Hunter Pulling Up Seal

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Artist
Eli Weetalooktook ( – 1958, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1958
Medium
stone; sinew; wood
Catalogue Number
WeS.06.01
Description
green stone; a parka clad Inuit hunter sitting with legs braced; leaning back to be almost horizontal; carved features; a piece of sinew in both hands which connects to a wood peg in a hole; the hole is in the centre of a carved point in a carved circle which is in a 2.5 wide carved depression ac…
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Artist
Eli Weetalooktook ( – 1958, Canadian)
Title
Hunter Pulling Up Seal
Date
prior to 1958
Medium
stone; sinew; wood
Dimensions
7.2 x 11.5 cm
Description
green stone; a parka clad Inuit hunter sitting with legs braced; leaning back to be almost horizontal; carved features; a piece of sinew in both hands which connects to a wood peg in a hole; the hole is in the centre of a carved point in a carved circle which is in a 2.5 wide carved depression across base foreground.
Subject
figure, male
activity, hunting
fishing
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
WeS.06.01
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Artist
Kilopak
Date
1955 – 1965
Catalogue Number
KiL.06.01
Description
A full grown hawk is sitting with a fledgling under its breast. The wings of the hawk are well carved on the back, the right wing overlaps the left wing. Its head is turned slightly to the left. The fledgling has its mouth open, Also looking to the left. The fledgling is gray in appearance from the…
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Artist
Kilopak
Title
Hawk with Fledgling
Date
1955 – 1965
Dimensions
12 x 7 x 13 cm
Description
A full grown hawk is sitting with a fledgling under its breast. The wings of the hawk are well carved on the back, the right wing overlaps the left wing. Its head is turned slightly to the left. The fledgling has its mouth open, Also looking to the left. The fledgling is gray in appearance from the fine inscribing of the sculptor. The nest is well defined. Numerous cracks over all the soapstone.
Subject
bird, hawk
chick
fledgeling
nest
pair
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
KiL.06.01
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Artist
George Bertrand Mitchell (1872 – 1966, American)
Date
1935
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
MiG.03.02
Description
Shoulders and head of a man, wearing suit and tie and a hat, facing right. G. B. Mitchell, Banff, Aug. 28/35.
Artist
George Bertrand Mitchell (1872 – 1966, American)
Title
Untitled
Date
1935
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
25; 37.8 x 18; 25.3 cm
Description
Shoulders and head of a man, wearing suit and tie and a hat, facing right. G. B. Mitchell, Banff, Aug. 28/35.
Subject
portrait, male
Credit
Gift of Joe A. Brewster, Banff, 1980
Catalogue Number
MiG.03.02
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Artist
George Bertrand Mitchell (1872 – 1966, American)
Date
1935
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
MiG.03.01
Description
Torso and head of a man sitting in a tall backed wooden chair, facing right. To Jim Brewster - Whom I've known for 25 years - Banff - August 26/35 G. B. Mitchell
Artist
George Bertrand Mitchell (1872 – 1966, American)
Title
Jim Brewster
Date
1935
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
25; 37.8 x 20.5; 25.3 cm
Description
Torso and head of a man sitting in a tall backed wooden chair, facing right. To Jim Brewster - Whom I've known for 25 years - Banff - August 26/35 G. B. Mitchell
Subject
portrait, male
Credit
Gift of Joe A. Brewster, Banff, 1980
Catalogue Number
MiG.03.01
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Artist
Reinhold H. Palenske (1884 – 1955, American)
Date
1934
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
PeR.03.05
Description
A drawing of Norman B. Sanson, Banff naturalist. Mr. Sanson, Trail Hiker's President, Twin Falls - Aug. 5 - 1934 Palenske. This drawing was taken from an album compiled by Norman B. Sanson (PD3(9) - 87).
Artist
Reinhold H. Palenske (1884 – 1955, American)
Title
Mr. Sanson
Date
1934
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
18.5 x 15.3 cm
Description
A drawing of Norman B. Sanson, Banff naturalist. Mr. Sanson, Trail Hiker's President, Twin Falls - Aug. 5 - 1934 Palenske. This drawing was taken from an album compiled by Norman B. Sanson (PD3(9) - 87).
Subject
portrait, male
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Tabuteau, Banff, 1966
Catalogue Number
PeR.03.05
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Artist
Shoo
Date
prior to 1958
Catalogue Number
ShO.06.01
Description
Seated woman with child in amautiq (baby carrier), hands in lap. Details include braided hair, folds in clothing, kamituinaat or boots, fine scoring of hair. Set on rectangular base. “Shoo” scratched on base.
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Artist
Shoo
Title
Woman with Child
Date
prior to 1958
Dimensions
10.0 x 6.0 x 7.0 cm
Description
Seated woman with child in amautiq (baby carrier), hands in lap. Details include braided hair, folds in clothing, kamituinaat or boots, fine scoring of hair. Set on rectangular base. “Shoo” scratched on base.
Subject
figure, female
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
ShO.06.01
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Artist
Earl F. Spencer
Date
1936
Medium
wood; paint; glue
Catalogue Number
SpE.06.01
Description
. Circular base painted black, standing female figure with left toe pointed and arms clasped behind back, painted gold. Black hair and eyes, red lip and cheek colour. Rubber stamp on unpainted base says Earl F. Spencer Banff, Alberta, Canada
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Artist
Earl F. Spencer
Title
Untitled
Date
1936
Medium
wood; paint; glue
Dimensions
47.7 cm
Description
. Circular base painted black, standing female figure with left toe pointed and arms clasped behind back, painted gold. Black hair and eyes, red lip and cheek colour. Rubber stamp on unpainted base says Earl F. Spencer Banff, Alberta, Canada
Subject
figure, female
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
SpE.06.01
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1937
Catalogue Number
WyP.06.01
Description
A realistic rendering of a male downhill skier in action, right leg and ski slightly in front of left, knees bent, elbows up holding metal ski poles. The ski poles have metal baskets soldered on to main shaft. The base is a triangular shaped piece 8.7 cm at the back tapering to the front which is 2…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Downhill Skier
Date
1937
Dimensions
29.0 x 9.5 x 28.0 cm
Description
A realistic rendering of a male downhill skier in action, right leg and ski slightly in front of left, knees bent, elbows up holding metal ski poles. The ski poles have metal baskets soldered on to main shaft. The base is a triangular shaped piece 8.7 cm at the back tapering to the front which is 2.5 cm high. The whole sculpture, excluding the poles, is painted silver.
Subject
figure
skier
activity
skiing
Credit
Gift of Bob Leighton, 1971
Catalogue Number
WyP.06.01
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Artist
Peter Arnarsiaq (1928 – , Canadian)
Date
1952
Catalogue Number
TaX.06.01
Description
Grey-green stone sculpture of a figure wearing a hooded coat sitting in a closed kayak. The figure is holding a ivory/bone paddle and there is a coil of leather rope holding a ivory/bone spear and a stone animal on the back of the kayak. The figure has carved features. On the bottom of the kayak “T…
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Artist
Peter Arnarsiaq (1928 – , Canadian)
Title
Inuit in Kayak
Date
1952
Dimensions
6.0 x 21.0 x 3.5 cm
Description
Grey-green stone sculpture of a figure wearing a hooded coat sitting in a closed kayak. The figure is holding a ivory/bone paddle and there is a coil of leather rope holding a ivory/bone spear and a stone animal on the back of the kayak. The figure has carved features. On the bottom of the kayak “TATIGATE E5 - 553” is engraved roughly.
Subject
figure
male
kayak
hunting
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
TaX.06.01
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Artist
P. Tereszizuk
Date
c. 1935
Catalogue Number
TeP.06.01
Description
bronze and ivory sculpture of standing male with cap and bouquet.
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Artist
P. Tereszizuk
Title
Young Man
Date
c. 1935
Dimensions
31.0 cm
Description
bronze and ivory sculpture of standing male with cap and bouquet.
Subject
figure
male
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
TeP.06.01
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Artist
Henry George Glyde (1906 – 1998, Canadian)
Date
c. 1955
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
GyH.03.28
Description
A boat house interior is pictured, with a suggestion of several figures surrounding the centre of the work. Inscribed at the bottom left “Boat House July 16th R-40-55.”
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Artist
Henry George Glyde (1906 – 1998, Canadian)
Title
Boat House
Date
c. 1955
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
25 x 35 cm
Description
A boat house interior is pictured, with a suggestion of several figures surrounding the centre of the work. Inscribed at the bottom left “Boat House July 16th R-40-55.”
Subject
boat house
figures
Credit
Gift of Henry George Glyde, Victoria, 1997
Catalogue Number
GyH.03.28
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