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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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Date
1945 – 1955
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
107.01.0156
Description
A realistic grey glazed representation of a spotted fawn lying with its legs folded under and head turned to one side, large upstanding ears, muzzle, eyes and hoofs black.
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Title
Animal Figurine
Date
1945 – 1955
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
8.2 x 4.2 x 10.0 cm
Description
A realistic grey glazed representation of a spotted fawn lying with its legs folded under and head turned to one side, large upstanding ears, muzzle, eyes and hoofs black.
Subject
households
decorative
miniatures
animal
deer
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0156
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Date
1940 – 1970
Material
wood; stone
Catalogue Number
107.02.0031
Description
Carved spruce bark bear standing on flat, round rock base. Carved bark layers accentuate form of carving. Bear standing on four legs, has small ears and tail. Facial features carved in and painted as black holes for eyes, and red slash for a mouth. Glued onto oval piece of greyish shale acting …
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Title
Animal Figurine
Date
1940 – 1970
Material
wood; stone
Dimensions
7.5 x 2.7 x 10.5 cm
Description
Carved spruce bark bear standing on flat, round rock base. Carved bark layers accentuate form of carving. Bear standing on four legs, has small ears and tail. Facial features carved in and painted as black holes for eyes, and red slash for a mouth. Glued onto oval piece of greyish shale acting as base.
Subject
households
decorative
animal
bear
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.02.0031
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Artist
Abba
Date
c. 1952
Catalogue Number
AbA.06.01
Description
A walrus is laying on its left side, head up. Incised flippers and facial features. “ABBA E7 416” is engraved on the base. There is also a white label with “395” attached to the base.
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Artist
Abba
Title
Animal Sculpture
Date
c. 1952
Dimensions
7.5 x 4.5 x 8.5 cm
Description
A walrus is laying on its left side, head up. Incised flippers and facial features. “ABBA E7 416” is engraved on the base. There is also a white label with “395” attached to the base.
Subject
animal
walrus
seal
aquatic
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
AbA.06.01
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Answering The Challenge

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Artist
Clarence Ingwall Tillenius (1913 – 2012, Canadian)
Date
1996
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
TiC.02.07
Description
At the bl a male elk is challenging another male elk. The second elk is higher up on the side of a mountain in a grass area. Further off in the distance six female elk watch. The grass that the elk are standing on is a yellow green color and the rock in the background behind the elk is a red brown…
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Artist
Clarence Ingwall Tillenius (1913 – 2012, Canadian)
Title
Answering The Challenge
Date
1996
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
122.0 x 182.8 cm
Description
At the bl a male elk is challenging another male elk. The second elk is higher up on the side of a mountain in a grass area. Further off in the distance six female elk watch. The grass that the elk are standing on is a yellow green color and the rock in the background behind the elk is a red brown hue. The two male elk are facing each other and both have a full set of horns. The mountains in the far distance are a grey blue color.
Subject
landscape
Canadian Rockies
animal
elk
Credit
Gift of Clarence Ingwall Tillenius, Winnipeg, 1996
Catalogue Number
TiC.02.07
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Artist
Levi Koomalook
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
KoM.06.01
Description
dark green stone shaped like a basket with handles both ends, a handle of rawhide is tied to each, the bag is textured with irregular small drilled holes, inside the basket three heads of birds (murres) are sticking out just slightly above the edge of the bag
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Artist
Levi Koomalook
Title
Bag of Murres
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
6.5 x 4.5 x 9.5 cm
Description
dark green stone shaped like a basket with handles both ends, a handle of rawhide is tied to each, the bag is textured with irregular small drilled holes, inside the basket three heads of birds (murres) are sticking out just slightly above the edge of the bag
Subject
animal
bird
murre
seagull
basket
group
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
KoM.06.01
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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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Date
1945 – 1955
Material
fibre; glass; skin
Catalogue Number
106.06.0048 a,b
Description
A decorative bridle in two pieces, heavily beaded on canvas. (a) is the bridle proper, consisting of two strips of beads in an elongated cravat form, with headband and nose band, forming headstall and (b) is a chevron shaped heavily beaded piece of canvas which would fit elsewhere on the horse. Des…
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Title
Beaded Caparison
Date
1945 – 1955
Material
fibre; glass; skin
Dimensions
22.0 x 45.0 cm
Description
A decorative bridle in two pieces, heavily beaded on canvas. (a) is the bridle proper, consisting of two strips of beads in an elongated cravat form, with headband and nose band, forming headstall and (b) is a chevron shaped heavily beaded piece of canvas which would fit elsewhere on the horse. Design is dark blue ground bordered by light blue beads and on the blue ground double ended arrows in light blue, bordered by orange emanating from double diamonds in orange.
Subject
Indigenous
beadwork
regalia
animal
horse
Leah Hunter
Jack Labelle
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
106.06.0048 a,b
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Artist
Davidee Saumik (1925 – 1984, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
SkD.06.02
Description
A green grey stone, bear is standing on very solid legs and feet. His forelegs cover his ears. Carved toes. Incised features , carved ears, whiskers indicated.
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Artist
Davidee Saumik (1925 – 1984, Canadian)
Title
Bear
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
11.0 x 6.5 cm
Description
A green grey stone, bear is standing on very solid legs and feet. His forelegs cover his ears. Carved toes. Incised features , carved ears, whiskers indicated.
Subject
animal
bear
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
SkD.06.02
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Artist
Unknown
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.31
Description
Grey stone, flat one side with heads of bears stacked upon each other, largest bear on one end has features both sides, sharing the mouth, all have different expressions
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Bear Spirit Totem
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
10.0 x 7.0 x 19.0 cm
Description
Grey stone, flat one side with heads of bears stacked upon each other, largest bear on one end has features both sides, sharing the mouth, all have different expressions
Subject
mythological
animal
bear
totem
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.31
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Artist
Ashoona Pitseolak (1904 – 1983, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Medium
ink on paper
Catalogue Number
PiA.04.01
Description
engraved images of a woman in long tailed parka faces to the left, arms outstretched; she is facing two bears one is standing and showing teeth. 2.8 dia. embossed circle in br.Bottom reads “23/50 Dorset 1962 Pitseolak”Back reads “#270 DOR/FG 1962-49”Canadian Eskimo Arts Council (CEAC)embossed chop …
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Artist
Ashoona Pitseolak (1904 – 1983, Canadian)
Title
Bears and Woman
Date
prior to 1962
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
31.5 x 45.3 cm
Description
engraved images of a woman in long tailed parka faces to the left, arms outstretched; she is facing two bears one is standing and showing teeth. 2.8 dia. embossed circle in br.Bottom reads “23/50 Dorset 1962 Pitseolak”Back reads “#270 DOR/FG 1962-49”Canadian Eskimo Arts Council (CEAC)embossed chop in br.
Subject
animal
bear
figure
female
mythological
transformation
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
PiA.04.01
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Artist
Dale Auger (1958 – 2008, Canadian)
Date
1998
Medium
acrylic on canvas
Catalogue Number
AuD.12.01
Description
A large painting of an Indigenous dressed as a bear. The man’s face is visible through the mouth of the bear fur that covers him. The man’s eyes are hidden by shadows. Yellow and black paint is on the rest of his face. In the claws, the man holds a wand-like stick, at the tip of which are four …
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Artist
Dale Auger (1958 – 2008, Canadian)
Title
Big Bear Medicine
Date
1998
Medium
acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
92.5 x 92.5 cm
Description
A large painting of an Indigenous dressed as a bear. The man’s face is visible through the mouth of the bear fur that covers him. The man’s eyes are hidden by shadows. Yellow and black paint is on the rest of his face. In the claws, the man holds a wand-like stick, at the tip of which are four feathers. These are in the blc of the image. On either side of the bear’s head are patches of aquamarine.
Subject
religious
Indigenous
animal
bear
Credit
Purchased from Bernie Makokis, St. Paul, 2001
Catalogue Number
AuD.12.01
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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
Joanassie Oomayoualook (1934 – , Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
JoH.06.01
Description
grey stone; simply carved bird; no legs; wings indicated with underbut both sides; 2 drilled holes for eyes; faint scribe on beak
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Artist
Joanassie Oomayoualook (1934 – , Canadian)
Title
Bird
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
6.2 x 4.0 cm
Description
grey stone; simply carved bird; no legs; wings indicated with underbut both sides; 2 drilled holes for eyes; faint scribe on beak
Subject
animal
bird
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
JoH.06.01
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Artist
Nadjugee
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
NaD.06.01
Description
Grey stone, standing bird with head cocked sharply to the left, long beak with nostrils and mouth scribed, eyes dug out as well, wing shape outlined against body, both legs carved out
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Artist
Nadjugee
Title
Bird
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
11.5 x 4.5 x 13.0 cm
Description
Grey stone, standing bird with head cocked sharply to the left, long beak with nostrils and mouth scribed, eyes dug out as well, wing shape outlined against body, both legs carved out
Subject
animal
bird
seagull
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
NaD.06.01
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Artist
Iola
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
IoL.06.04
Description
Varied grey stone, bird stands very tall, head and neck stretched almost straight up, stands on its two feet, wing outline carved from top of arm around other side to top of arm, both feet carved, no other features indicated
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Artist
Iola
Title
Bird
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
14.5 x 4.5 x 6.0 cm
Description
Varied grey stone, bird stands very tall, head and neck stretched almost straight up, stands on its two feet, wing outline carved from top of arm around other side to top of arm, both feet carved, no other features indicated
Subject
animal
bird
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
IoL.06.04
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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
Timothy Nayoumealook (1943 – , Canadian)
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
TiY.06.01
Description
The bird is sitting with its head slightly turned to the left and has incised round eyes, beak and nostrils. There is feather detail on it's wings and tail.
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Artist
Timothy Nayoumealook (1943 – , Canadian)
Title
Bird
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
7.0 x 5.0 x 10.0 cm
Description
The bird is sitting with its head slightly turned to the left and has incised round eyes, beak and nostrils. There is feather detail on it's wings and tail.
Subject
animal
bird
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
TiY.06.01
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Artist
Lawme Towkee
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
ToK.06.01
Description
A stylized bird carved smooth from a dark green stone. His head is up and slightly cocked to the right. Wing shapes are cut into the sides of the stone. The tailfeathers are faintly indicated and there is a blunt beak with an incised mouth.
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Artist
Lawme Towkee
Title
Bird
Date
prior to 1962
Dimensions
11.8 x 7.0 x 13.5 cm
Description
A stylized bird carved smooth from a dark green stone. His head is up and slightly cocked to the right. Wing shapes are cut into the sides of the stone. The tailfeathers are faintly indicated and there is a blunt beak with an incised mouth.
Subject
animal
bird
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
ToK.06.01
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Bird Group in Caribou Antler

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Artist
Unknown
Date
prior to 1962
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.76 a-f
Description
Five birds fly off with wings outstretched, three birds on the ground. The ground is a part of a caribou antler. (a) Scooping portion of caribou antler 8.5x17.5, five small holes drilled into top. (b) Sitting bird, 2.5x4.6x1.4 (c) sitting bird 2.0x4.5x1.2 (d) sitting bird 1.7x4.4x1.2 (e) 20.6 l…
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Bird Group in Caribou Antler
Date
prior to 1962
Description
Five birds fly off with wings outstretched, three birds on the ground. The ground is a part of a caribou antler. (a) Scooping portion of caribou antler 8.5x17.5, five small holes drilled into top. (b) Sitting bird, 2.5x4.6x1.4 (c) sitting bird 2.0x4.5x1.2 (d) sitting bird 1.7x4.4x1.2 (e) 20.6 long, curved pole out of bone with 2 flying birds. Top bird has a wing span of 7.2, bottom bird 6.7 (f) 24.0 long, curbed pole out of bone with 3 flying birds. Top bird wing span 4.1, middle bird 6.7 wing span, bottom bird 3.7 wing span.
Subject
animal
bird
flying
flight
group
antler
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.76 a-f
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