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6 minute sketch

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Artist: Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C. (1906 – 1979, Canadian)

Date: 1917

Medium: coloured graphite on paper

Catalogue Number: WyC.03.074

Description: four small pink flowers with large green leaves and brown stem

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Artist: Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C. (1906 – 1979, Canadian)

Title: 6 minute sketch

Date: 1917

Medium: coloured graphite on paper

Dimensions: 25.2 x 19.0 cm

Description: four small pink flowers with large green leaves and brown stem

Subject: pink; flower; 6 minute sketch

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: WyC.03.074

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Abstract Carving

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Artist: Unknown

Date: n.d.

Catalogue Number: UnK.06.67

Description: Form with three sides, broad flat base narrowing towards peak; shapes resemble iceberg floes, mountains or possibly clouds; G or 6 incised on bottom and 5 followed by illegible number.

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Artist: Unknown

Title: Abstract Carving

Date: n.d.

Dimensions: 8.0 x 6.3 x 12.0 cm

Description: Form with three sides, broad flat base narrowing towards peak; shapes resemble iceberg floes, mountains or possibly clouds; G or 6 incised on bottom and 5 followed by illegible number.

Subject: abstract, non-representational

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: UnK.06.67

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Africa

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Artist: Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)

Date: c. 1920

Medium: coloured graphite on paper

Catalogue Number: WyP.03.951 v

Description: Continent of Africa with state divisions in different colours

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Artist: Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)

Title: Africa

Date: c. 1920

Medium: coloured graphite on paper

Dimensions: 29.8 x 22.4 cm

Description: Continent of Africa with state divisions in different colours

Subject: Africa

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975

Catalogue Number: WyP.03.951 v

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Amulet

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Artist: Sarain Stump (1945 – 1974, Canadian)

Date: n.d.

Catalogue Number: StS.06.06

Description: Flat back carved face of cedar; details in eyes, broad nose, full mouth; geometric carving on forehead and ears; hollowed out opening at top of head for cord passage; carved signature IS on back

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Artist: Sarain Stump (1945 – 1974, Canadian)

Title: Amulet

Date: n.d.

Dimensions: 6.9 x 2.0 x 4.6 cm

Description: Flat back carved face of cedar; details in eyes, broad nose, full mouth; geometric carving on forehead and ears; hollowed out opening at top of head for cord passage; carved signature IS on back

Subject: portrait; abstract; mythological

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: StS.06.06

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Animal Spirits

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Artist: Peter Nauya

Date: n.d.

Catalogue Number: NaP.06.01

Description: Compound form of caribou calf with upraised head merged with opposite facing head of animal with one bear-like claw and long tail or tentacle. Details in heads of animals; set on flat base which is scratched Peter Nauya 71921. Poss. same artist as Peter Nowya of Povungnituk, reference Image 344 of …

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Artist: Peter Nauya

Title: Animal Spirits

Date: n.d.

Dimensions: 11.0 x 6.5 x 17.5 cm

Description: Compound form of caribou calf with upraised head merged with opposite facing head of animal with one bear-like claw and long tail or tentacle. Details in heads of animals; set on flat base which is scratched Peter Nauya 71921. Poss. same artist as Peter Nowya of Povungnituk, reference Image 344 of Swinton, Geo. Sculpture of the Eskimo.

Subject: animal, caribou; symbolism

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: NaP.06.01

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Bag of Murres

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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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Bald Eagle

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Artist: Unknown

Date: n.d.

Catalogue Number: UnK.06.70

Description: Black/white/yellow bald eagle with raised wings on green rectangular base with rounded corners; CAE 1.25 pencilled on bottom.

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Artist: Unknown

Title: Bald Eagle

Date: n.d.

Dimensions: 13.2 x 6.7 x 9.2 cm

Description: Black/white/yellow bald eagle with raised wings on green rectangular base with rounded corners; CAE 1.25 pencilled on bottom.

Subject: animal, bird; bald eagle

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: UnK.06.70

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Bear

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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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Bear Spirit Totem

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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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Beluga

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Artist: Lazarusie Epoo (1932 – )

Date: n.d.

Catalogue Number: UnK.06.51

Description: Beluga whale on pedestal - E91619 scratched on topside of pedestal and poss. I or H scratched on base; pedestal is small rounded mound holding vertical ivory shaft which fits into hole in belly of whale; whale detailed with mouth, eyes and two breathing holes on head; arched body.

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Artist: Lazarusie Epoo (1932 – )

Title: Beluga

Date: n.d.

Dimensions: 7.3 x 3.5 x 11.2 cm

Description: Beluga whale on pedestal - E91619 scratched on topside of pedestal and poss. I or H scratched on base; pedestal is small rounded mound holding vertical ivory shaft which fits into hole in belly of whale; whale detailed with mouth, eyes and two breathing holes on head; arched body.

Subject: animal, whale

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: UnK.06.51

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Bird

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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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Bird

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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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Bird

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Artist: Isa Kasudluak (1917 – 1998, Canadian)

Date: prior to 1962

Catalogue Number: KaI.06.01

Description: Dark green stone, bird appears to be swimming, head up, no feet. Wing feathers, tail feathers and features lightly scratched into surface of stone

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Artist: Isa Kasudluak (1917 – 1998, Canadian)

Title: Bird

Date: prior to 1962

Dimensions: 5.0 x 2.7 x 10.0 cm

Description: Dark green stone, bird appears to be swimming, head up, no feet. Wing feathers, tail feathers and features lightly scratched into surface of stone

Subject: animal, bird

Credit: Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988

Catalogue Number: KaI.06.01

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Bird

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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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Bird

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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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Bird

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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.