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Vintage Inuit Art


Canadian Inuit art LINKS:
Walking Bears • Dancing Bears • Other Land Animals • Bird Sculptures• Sea Life Sculptures • Human Figures • Transformation and Shaman Sculptures •
 

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Title: Dancing Bear (1994)
Artist: Pauta Saila (1916 - 2009)
Community: Cape Dorset
Description: Famous for his bears - and justifiably so - Pauta Saila has left an indelible mark on Inuit Art. This bear is a perfect example from late in his career, and will easily take its place in the most discriminating collection. Nicely balanced, and not too big, it has a subtle, pleasing joy.
Size: 12" tall; 7¼" wide; 5" deep
Materials: Serpentine
Price: US$22,000.00 (please inquire for Canadian Pricing)

                          



 

 
Title: Preening Bird (1995)
Artist: Pitseolak Niviaqsi
Community: Cape Dorset
Description: An excellent profile piece, perfectly rendered in great detail front and back. A classic from a highly collected artist.
Size: 10" tall;14" wide, 1½" deep
Materials: Serpentine
Price: $5,000.00

                        

 


 
Title: Flying Bird on stand
Artist: unknown
Community: unknown
Description: c.1963
Size: 9" tall
Materials: Whalebone and Walrus Jawbone
Price: $495.00

 


Title: "Mythologie"
Artist: Timothy Kitishimik E9-1675 b.1938
Community: Kuujjuaraapik
Description: The two-headed bird figure rests over the head of a small mammal- all on a base made from a vertebrae.
Size: 9.5" tall
Materials: Argillite ,Vertebrae base
Price: $675.00



Title: Owl
Artist: unknown
Community: Cape Dorset or Kimmirut
Description: Made in 1973, the light green serpentine has browned beautifully with age.
Size: 5" tall
Materials: Serpentine
Price: $300.00


Title: Owl
Artist: unknown
Community: Sanikiluaq
Description: c.1960. A very early and really attractive owl from the main community of Inuit on the Belcher Islands in southern Hudson Bay.
Size: 4.5" tall
Materials: Serpentine
Price: $225.00


Title: Eider Duck
Artist: Lucassie Tukatuk E9-117 b.1942
Community: Sanikiluaq
Description: c.1960
Size: 4.5" tall
Materials: Serpentine
Price: SOLD

 


Title: Face
Artist: Caroline N.
Community: Inukjuak
Description: late 1960's
Size: 4.75" tall; .5" thick
Materials: Soapstone
Price: SOLD
 


Title: Walrus Hunter and Walrus
Artist: Lucy Weetaluktuk E9-1753 b.1923
Community: Inukjuak
Description: 1960's;  This two-piece sculpture is shown in its current state. The Walrus is missing its tusks and the original hide line between the two is broken. To be honest, we feel that it is desirable to have this piece continue in this un-restored, original state. However, we are capable of returning this piece to whatever condition the buyer desires.
Size: Hunter is 9.75" tall, 11" X 7"; Walrus is 7.5" long X 5" tall
Materials: Soapstone
Price: $3,500.00



Title: Man with Arms Raised
Artist: Felix Kopak  E3904; born 1918 (Thanks to Brad Wark for the artist ID on this piece!)
Community: Naujaat
Description: From 1974. A wonderful facial expression.
Size: 6.5" X 6.5"
Materials: Soapstone
Price: $900.00

 


Title: Narwhal
Artist: Noah Kelly
Community: Cape Dorset
Description: A classic Inuit whale figure.
Size: 13.5" long total
Materials: Serpentine, antler
Price: $375.00


 


Title: Bird on Prey
Artist: Mikkigak Kingwatsiaq
Community: Cape Dorset
Description: Marked "Mikkiga 4331". A nicely formed totemic figure of a bird over top of a seal. Big and bold!
Size: 10¼" tall; 13" long; 9½" wide
Materials: Serpentine
Price: $2,000.00

 


 

 
Title: Walrus Shaman
Artist: M. Akpaliapik (on bottom)
Community: Sanikiluaq
Description: An older piece, great face!
Size: 5" tall; 8" long; 6" wide
Materials: Argillite
Price: $1,600.00

 

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