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"Sculpture"
Crouching Venus
Nude figure kneeling on dexter knee and partly seated on an urn lying on its side; sinister arm rests on sinister leg, hand gracefully distends downwards; dexter hand faces upward, arm held across her breast slanting downward towards sinister shoulder; narrow band around head; wavy hair is gathered at nape of neck and in a bow at top of head
Untitled (Abstract Mosaic)
Abstract composition of irregular shaped triangles, lines, etc. in white, light grey, pinkish grey, brown and light and dark blue colours. Mounted by the artist in a wooden frame and set on board, and plastered to both.
Idyll
Two figures - bearded man in squatting position, woman seated on his right knee with arms upraised to hold her hair; both figures have faces upraised and are cheek-to-cheek
Reclining Figure No. 2
Lying human figure with upright trunk, leaning on dexter elbow; head upright and looking halfway, dexter; entire body twisted like a spiral; lower part of trunk has hollow
Bearded Man from a Grave Stele
Life-sized head of a mature male with short curly hair and close-cropped beard. The eyes are almond-shaped and crisply carved, with a well-defined brow line, eyelids and tearducts. The head is from a Greek grave stele.
Linda
Larger than life-size woman with straight hair, wearing a plain, close - fitting, short-sleeved dress; she stands barefoot with her hands behind her, unclasped
Untitled (Animal Group)
Two animals, one larger, one smaller, lying side by side; brown and black glaze on larger animal; brown and white glaze on smaller
Untitled (Tree of Life)
Nude male and female figure in hollow of abstraction of tree. The male's arms hang at his side while the female's arms are above her head which is tilted back looking skyward
Untitled (Family Group)
Standing adult figure holding child in arms; seated adult figure at front
Untitled (Angry Bird)
Bird in flight with wings spread and beak open; lacy effect of welded steel overall
Tabernacle
Tabernacle with five panels, each adorned with relief sculpture of Biblical figures-Christ on centre door panel; inside and outside of tabernacle is gilded; inside of door depicts 2 angels holding gold chalice with medallion-like Host; host surrounded by 4 winged heads; banner across top
Untitled (Madonna)
Standing Madonna, hands clasped together, under her robe, by her chin
Contest Between Marsyas and Apollo Before King Midas
Relief, oval shaped sculpture; seated Apollo with harp at left; King Midas stands at centre; Marsyas with lute at mouth sits at right
Marsyas Being Flayed by Apollo
Relief, oval shaped sculpture; 3 mythological figures - Marsyas with cloven hooves and horns at left; Apollo on knees wielding knife in sinister hand at centre; female saint with harp at right
Emperor Charles VI
Relief sculpture of dexter profile of Emperor Charles VI; long, curly hair; garland of leaves adorn sides and top of head, tied at back of hair in a bow
Mana Idol
Man in suit, shirt and tie sitting erect on block with his right hand resting on his knee; his other arm hangs limp at side; 4-sided 'cage' surrounds figure; bars at back of cage only
Untitled (Moses and the Burning Bush)
Moses with arms extending above his head with the burning bush
La Rosse-qui-dételle
Horse or donkey harnessed to small, wooden cart which the animal has overturned by kicking up its hind legs
Ney (Marshal Ney)
Standing male in military dress; cloak over dexter shoulder; man leans on sword on sinister side
Untitled (Female Head)
Head and shoulders of female with head downcast; long, flowing hair at front, covering each shoulder
The Lamentation
Christ in prone position; his sinister arm being cradled by the Virgin Mary who is at centre, behind Christ; Mary Magdalene cradles Christ's feet at sinister and St. John, the Apostle cradles Christ's head at dexter
Untitled (Primaries for the Wind)
Kinetic sculpture consisting of free-moving yellow and green disc-shaped object set within larger blue and red free-moving circular form; mounted on tubular steel stand
Untitled (Apsara, Stone Figure)
Semi-nude female figure; hips adorned with fringed sash; dexter arm hangs at side; sinter arm bent at elbow, upwards
Bearded Satyr Attacking a Maenad
Relief sculpture depicting a bearded Satyr at centre whose beard is is being grabbed by sinister hand of another Satyr at right; female figure, believed to be a maenad, in flowing robe at left
Nana
Inflatable, 3 dimensional sculpture of headless woman in a black, white and green bikini (bikini visible front and back)
Untitled (Exposure)
Ten semicircular neon tubes in a rainbow set in a rectangular, black, acrylic base
Untitled (Quantitative Variables)
Seven clock faces ranging from a full face clock and graduating to a narrow, oval face; clocks' faces alternately inverted as well as numbers on faces inverted, transposed and/or reversed from normal positions
Asessippi Tread
Flattened head, torso and arms of a bicycle rider forming surface over actual bicycle which consists of bottom half of wheels only; spokes extend through tires becoming spike-like; landscape drawn on top surface of rider; rider's sinister, booted foot positioned on pedal; dexter leg, from knee down, positioned on ground; bicycle rests on reflective pad shaped to correspond with periphery of sculpture
Rocamadour II
Wood, wire, metal and Plexiglas assemblage resembling cage with interlocking, hinged, wing-like doors at front and back; three driftwood objects inside cage
Untitled (Commemorative Head)
African head; eyes closed; marking on sinister cheek; ringed neck; knot on top of head
The Poet
Abstraction of standing figure cradling string instrument in sinister arm; figure has hollow torso; dexter side of body ressembles tree trunk and roots; various inscriptions carved overall
Untitled (Atomic Explosion)
Four plexiglas panels, two with red and two with green images of atomic explosions, suspended from two steel rods; panels hang one behind the other, alternating the red and green images
The Crusader
Two wood panels, side by side, each overpainted with abstract images; panels are separated vertically by brass rod which in turn supports rectangular piece of clear glass; adhered to glass rectangle are small, amber squares of glass at l.c., r.c. and b.c.; entire composition is mounted on masonite and, in turn, on grey painted wood backing
Untitled (Cupid and Psyche)
Cupid holding Psyche in arms, leaning over as to kiss her. Psyche's arm raised up to Cupid's head
Untitled (Vence)
Head and torso of female; arms folded in front of waist; pony-tail at back of head
Untitled
Vertical abstract with 2-knobbed projection at top rear, resembling rabbit ears
Untitled
Vertical abstract with rounded base working upwards in an S-like curve with irregular projections on either side ending with arrow-head-like large top
Untitled
Abstract form with open, circular formation on dexter side and inverted V-shaped at bottom, sinister side
Untitled
Abstract, tiered form with rounded hollows on either side; arm-like extension at top dexter side; top is scalloped-like peak and valley-like top
Untitled
Vertical, rounded, 4-sided abstract with rounded ball-like top resembling bannister; work leans at slight angle, backwards
Untitled
Abstract bird-like formation with "antlers" curving upwards on either side of "head"
Untitled
Vertical abstract; rectangular in shape; lists slightly forward; front resembles three V-shaped sections
Untitled
Vertical abstract with forward-facing projections; work lists slightly to dexter side
Untitled
Abstract with two top projections and large inverted 'V' shape near bottom on front and on back
Untitled
Flat, upright work with two holes - one circular, one crescent-shaped at centre resembles side view of bird
Untitled (St. George)
St. George in standing position; dexter arm raised, holding vessel in dexter hand; sinister arm extended outward at waist level; sinister foot extends out in front of dexter foot which rests on a log; figure wears plumed helmet, flowing cape and warrior's/gladiator's tunic and sandals
Untitled (Mug (with two frogs))
Brown mug with dark green interior; 2 frogs on inside, bottom of mug
Jan Wyers
An old man, the artist Jan Gerrit Wyers, in light blue undershirt, dark pants and plaid slippers sitting on edge of bed with arms folded in lap; open trunk on floor beside bed. In the trunk is a small wooden painting.
Untitled (Portrait of a Lady)
Carved, wooden panel; bas-relief; woman with wavy hair, eyes closed, hands by face, folded in prayer; painted black overall; work is framed so as to become one unit
Relief on Square #1
Relief sculpture; rectangular copper (?) bar at top left; vertical bars in relief at right; copper bar is adhered to square black Welsh slate
Untitled (Horse)
Standing horse with a braided tail; feathering on mane and on base of all feet
Untitled (Woman with Bangs)
Female head with long, brown hair; straight bangs across forehead; brown eyes
Untitled (Woman with Hair Tied Down)
Head of woman with brown hair parted at centre and pulled back away from face
Untitled (Man with White Hat and Head Band)
Male face with blue eyes; white, banded hard hat; brown hair
Pincushion Man (Wearing Brush Cut, Listening - for - Buffalo Mask)
Fiberglass mold of helmeted man in jacket and pants, gloves and boots, lying on stomach on harrow; pins in head; landscape on clothing and face; man and harrow reflected in mirrored Plexiglas base
War Between the Sons of Light and the Sons of Darkness
Abstraction of two figures, face-to-face, in lunging positions, arms about each other's head and shoulders
Breast Nest Pressers for the Perching Birds of Canada
A wood cabinet with four large sections composed of 182 detachable cloth eggs of various sizes used for moulding the inside of nests; Beneath is a narrow shelf for bird manuals, some compiled into booklets which are removable; Below is a row of ten drawers containing loose and packaged material (grasses, mud pellets, feathers, leaves, moss,etc.) for building bird's nests
Untitled (Open Series, Sculpture No. 1)
Tilted, rectangular frame propped up by three vertical elements and painted light blue
Diana and Acteon
Relief with Diana(Artemis) bathing, bottom centre, with a dog behind her; she is turning and looking up at Achteon standing partially obscured by a tree, holding a spear, and with antlers already formed on top of his head. Two nymphs standing together on the left side are gesturing towards Achteon, one nymph is seated on the ground behind them
Untitled (Animal)
"Also by Martha Hastings is a carved erect animal whose paws are projected forward and whose legs are gathered up in a fashion recalling the great cedar totemic bears of the Amerindians of the Pacific Coast. This comparison may appear extravagant, for the grey stone sculpture in question is of small stature. The traits of the animal, of heavy but dignified bearing, are subtly suggested by the delicate channels in the stone block which serves to delineate the limbs and the features of the head. Furthermore, a few incisions appear at the level of the joints and upon the countenance." (Jacqueline Fry, Ministic Sculpture, Introduction)
Untitled
Grey stone standing figure bent forward in an extreme position with hands placed on knees
Untitled (Pile of Bugs)
Grey stone pile of bugs - "This sculpture alludes to a farmer's involuntary destruction of an ant-hill in his fields. In a fit of pique, the ants swore to destroy every surrounding plant and seed." (Jacqueline Fry, Ministic Sculpture, Introduction)
Untitled (Two Birds in a Cage)
Two black stone birds are resting within the grey stone cage
Untitled (Apple Tree)
A representation of an apple tree; the surface is made of wood strips; apple images are painted on the surface of the lower branch area; two hinged doors in the shape of an apple, located in the centre of the tree, open to expose a painting of a landscape with a group of nude women in the foreground and a landing airplane in the background; the women are throwing apples at the "flying doctor" because "an apple a day keeps the doctor away"
Untitled (Meat Eaters)
Three screens arranged vertically in a cabinet; when unit is activated changing visual and audio patterns interact
Untitled (Light Bulb Projection)
The image of the light bulb within the rectangular box is projected, inverted, on the wall. The size of the image is variable, depending on the distance which the unit is placed from the wall
Untitled (Circular Sound)
A circular shaped electronic wire tower which produces rhythmic tones when it is activated by the viewer's presence
Untitled (1974 - C)
Fourteen chains suspended by nylon line, each hung equidistance from the ceiling, so that the chromed sections just reach the floor, the rusted sections run along the floor in variable patterns
Untitled (Evolutionary Mutation #1)
A mutation of an orange hand gripping a bar; forefinger extended
Untitled (Dance Staff)
Black stained wooden dance staff with a bearded male head carved at the top front, and adjoined by their head-dresses, to a smaller bearded male head carved at the back. Figure is of Eshu, the trickster-deity in Yoruba mythology.
Untitled (1 Part Set C5)
(a): White open structure cube; (b): White square with a square hole in centre; (c): Grey square base with a white grid pattern; the white square is placed in the centre of the grey base and the white cube is placed in the centre of the white square
Survivors are not Heroes
A vertical composition of a disc shape surmounted by one rectangular and twisted triangular forms
Untitled (Snarling "Foo" Lion)
Bronze cast sculpture of a snarling "Foo" lion in a seated position with front right paw on ball
Untitled (Fabulous Animal; Chimera)
Bronze cast sculpture of a fabulous animal (chimera) in a seated position
Untitled (Seven Part Wall Outline)
Seven white lacquered steel squares to be installed as a wall piece, hung parallel to each other, with a 4" separation between each, equidistant from the floor
Untitled (Early Morning Blues)
Components are as follows: Neon tubing; 20 glass terminals for neon tubes, metal teapot (white), 3 transformers, aluminum record with motor mechanism, wood disc, tone arm with motor mechanism, spotlight, 1/4" audio cartridge, 1/4" reel to reel tape, 2 extension cords
Untitled (St. Joseph and the Infant Jesus)
A standing figure of St. Joseph holding the infant on his left arm, and a lily in his right hand; child holds a cross
Untitled (superficie a testure vibratile)
Horizontal sections of the aluminum are machined directionally, thus when the scratches reflect light they appear to be a rounded form
Untitled (Portrait of Professor Frank Allen)
Portrait of Professor Frank Allen at 89 years of age
Untitled (Portrait of Florence Brigden)
Plaster bas-relief of F. Brigden before she was married to A.O. Brigden; This work was intended for F. Brigden's grave and was not meant to be a cast
Untitled (Etalon)
A geometric sculpture composed of two sections of triangular pyramidal forms.
Slate
A collage and montage constructed of words, numbers, paper hatched with graphite, cards which are shoemaker's order forms (on which have been typewritten all the necessary professional specifications) and pins on a panel made of two slabs of Ten-Test, on a sheet of plywood. The surrounding area of graphic surfaces was submerged in a wash of encaustic and the encaustic was incised with graffiti.
Jumbo
Two parts: Plaster mould of real objects are made and then cast with paper pulp. They are placed on a cast fan-shaped structure and ladder, which is a separate unit, and glazed.
Untitled (Sea Venus I (The Moth))
Painted cotton gauze is adhered over the top of coloured cast paper which is arranged in a shape of a moth with outspread wings. The gauze is then attached to aluminum screen
Untitled (Winnipeg Free Press)
A bundle of the Winnipeg Free Press issues of Thursday, October 29, 1981 is depicted and stuffed appropriately to suggest that it is the actual object. The bundles are displayed helter skelter in any quantity representing a normal bulk newspaper delivery.
Untitled (Winnipeg Free Press)
A bundle of the Winnipeg Free Press issues of Thursday, October 29, 1981 is depicted and stuffed appropriately to suggest that it is the actual object. The bundles are displayed helter skelter in any quantity representing a normal bulk newspaper delivery.
Untitled (Winnipeg Free Press)
A bundle of the Winnipeg Free Press issues of Thursday, October 29, 1981 is depicted and stuffed appropriately to suggest that it is the actual object. The bundles are displayed helter skelter in any quantity representing a normal bulk newspaper delivery.
Untitled (Winnipeg Free Press)
A bundle of the Winnipeg Free Press issues of Thursday, October 29, 1981 is depicted and stuffed appropriately to suggest that it is the actual object. The bundles are displayed helter skelter in any quantity representing a normal bulk newspaper delivery.
Untitled (Winnipeg Free Press)
A bundle of the Winnipeg Free Press issues of Thursday, October 29, 1981 is depicted and stuffed appropriately to suggest that it is the actual object. The bundles are displayed helter skelter in any quantity representing a normal bulk newspaper delivery.
Untitled (Winnipeg Free Press)
A bundle of the Winnipeg Free Press issues of Thursday, October 29, 1981 is depicted and stuffed appropriately to suggest that it is the actual object. The bundles are displayed helter skelter in any quantity representing a normal bulk newspaper delivery.
Untitled (Winnipeg Free Press)
A bundle of the Winnipeg Free Press issues of Thursday, October 29, 1981 is depicted and stuffed appropriately to suggest that it is the actual object. The bundles are displayed helter skelter in any quantity representing a normal bulk newspaper delivery.
Untitled (Winnipeg Free Press)
A bundle of the Winnipeg Free Press issues of Thursday, October 29, 1981 is depicted and stuffed appropriately to suggest that it is the actual object. The bundles are displayed helter skelter in any quantity representing a normal bulk newspaper delivery.
Untitled (Winnipeg Free Press)
A bundle of the Winnipeg Free Press issues of Thursday, October 29, 1981 is depicted and stuffed appropriately to suggest that it is the actual object. The bundles are displayed helter skelter in any quantity representing a normal bulk newspaper delivery.
Night Landing Mask
The fiberglas mask has airplane wings extending from either side with chicken bones suspended by wires on the underside. The fiberglas surface is drawn overall with a prairie landscape. Airport runway lights and a full moon are visible through the goggles. Coloured circular insets below the goggles represent an airplane control panel. The mask is set on a turntable
Untitled (to Paul Toner)
Yellow and green fluorescent lights in a white enamelled metal fixture ; Bulbs: Westinghouse - 20 watt F20T12/GO GOLD, U.S.A.,2 ft. & Westinghouse - 40 watt preheat-rapid start F40G, GREEN, U.S.A., 4 ft.; Fixtures: Coronet, Class P Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. R, Listed Electric Fixture, issue No. C-237,562, Paterson, New Jersey. 188 VOLTS, 60 CYC.A.C. FOR LINE VOLT-AMPS, MULTIPLY TOTAL LAMP WATTS BY 2.5
Aquatic Sculpture III
A walnut shaped bronze in two segments, the smaller segment is raised slightly higher than the main part with a V-shaped plate glass separating the two
Untitled (Tao)
Two animals reminiscent of the Lascaux cave bisons - both with the tops of their heads removed, one with a flat cone-shaped hat of galvanized metal - stand on a shiny dark red U-shaped surface reminiscent of water or blood, with a mirrored irregular fence on either side. The U-shaped surface is a pan a few inches deep filled with water coloured a deep red.
Marconi
Flame cut steel dog; flexible steel cable; steel anchor posts; dog collar and chain. A full size silhouette of a seated German Shepherd that sits outside a large ellipse of steel cable.
Motria's Hair
Molded Fibreglas and gessoed plywood are applied to a hayrake; a fiberglas female figure is entangled in the hay below the rake and a male figure is on the seat; the figures are three dimensional drawings of silverpoint and graphite; gessoed areas on the rake have landscape drawings overall
Untitled (VIOLETA-ORO-SOLFERINO)
Untitled (Erato)
Untitled (Structurist Relief, Red Wing, No.45)
Box
Untitled (Processualita Ucello)
Untitled (Blue-Red Block)
Untitled (Morning Hour)
Untitled (Schichtung)
Untitled (Last Call - Signals Three)
Sculpture stands 83" high, has 2 long, adjustable antennas, with a red reflector on one end, a light sensor on the other. The antennas sit in a white wood on steel base.
Untitled (Laika)
Untitled
Untitled (Abstraction)
Swan IV
Abstracted swan, minimal in detail, concentrating on rhythmic designs and linear waves.
Untitled (Wisdom)
Standing female figure; the arm and clothing wrap around the figure, the eyes and hands are defined by incised lines
Untitled (Echo)
A dog with a child standing in front of it. The child’s hands are on either side of the dog’s open mouth. The head of a child emerges from dog's mouth.
Untitled (Heaven's Husband)
Two human-like figures suspended with string in semi-horizontal fashion
White Cupboard
White painted wood cupboard; 5 gallon jars displayed, one on each shelf: 1) buttons, brass wire, wax, water; 2) pair of white nylon stockings; 3) buttons, cord, wax, water; 4) buttons, plastic cube, wax, water; 5) buttons, mirror, stones, string, wax, water
Untitled (Phoenix Wings and Horse Masks from Phoenix)
Horse's head with wing on either side
The Circle is Complete
An electro-mechanical sculpture consisting of two parts. One section is a table with a mechanical dog and a lamp. The other section is a combination of various wheels and other mechanical parts on a short pedestal.
XYI
Work consists of open drawers/boxes that contain books covered in dirt, string, hammer, twigs
Untitled (Breaking Screen)
Two projectors throw slide dissolves onto a screen which together form the image of a house; image of a bed spinning in a room with polka-dot wallpaper is seen, the model of a bed of which we find spinning behind our backs; text accompanies the slides; Fracturing of the work occurs - house turns red, splits and comes together again
The Legend of a Tilting Man
Human figure holding another human figure over his head as if to throw him; Figure is standing on box-like structure on which flame-like objects protrude out of openings that appear to be windows
How Long Does it Take any One Voice to Reach Another
Sculpture consists of three steel squares hinged together side by side. The squares are painted black with intermittent red splotches. The left square has a vertical slit cut through the centre. The right square is penetrated by a megaphone shaped piece of metal.
Taras Shevchenko
Full length small statue of a man in formal attire. The figure is slightly turned to the left with the left foot slightly in front of the right one. Arms are clasped.
Untitled (Indian Head)
Portrait bust of a First Nations man; head turned slightly to the left.
The Funnies
Abstract in the shape of a trapezoid, ressembling a four-sided, free-standing wall
Collect
Work consists of four parts installed as follows: an ornate gold leaf frame holds a black and white photograph which is from a 1920's National Geographic magazine. The photograph depicts a waist-length portrait of a woman in a black dress wearing a white bonnet. She is cutting a loaf of bread. To the right, is a mahagony shelf on which the silver tray sits on its edge, leaning against the wall.
Word Warrior
Sculptural drawing executed on shaped paper which has been hand coloured with charcoal, conte and pastel. Surreal composition depicting a man with a quiver of arrows on his shoulder. Strewn over the left side of his back are the following letters of the alphabet which have been cut out of paper: LENPVWI and over the right side of his back:MKRN. The man appears to be scaling a wall-like structure. At the base of the wall, on a platform, is a mask-like face on which the letter E has been placed. On the face are several birds as well as several more throughout the composition. The platform is supported paper columns.
Canning Table
18 canning jars on a brown, wooden table. The jars contain buttons and wax and blue wax has been melted and allowed to drip over the top and along the sides of the jar. The jars are in 9 pairs, joined together at the top with a decorative button clasp-with-chain.
New Model for Measurement
Brass sculpture using rounded and straight forms. The sculpture rests on a strip of felt within a box. The lid, also with a strip of felt inside it, is placed beside the box.
Pocket Books for the Queen Bee
Sixteen evening bags, which have been covered in beeswax, arranged on two semi-circle, wooden tables. Each evening bag contains various found objects which are also covered in beeswax.
Two Books
Two purses, 'Black Slices Book' and 'Prayer Book', each mounted on a wooden table. One purse contains various found objects such as eyeglasses, women's net hat, black and white photograph, book. The other purse contains such items as fabric, a glove, gold thread, small vase with artificial flowers, black and white photograph and a newspaper clipping. Adhered to the exterior of this purse, is a 45 r.p.m. record with a gorilla glued to it.
Honey Bee Telephone Directory
Telephone directory composed of beeswax and honey with yellow jackets mounted on a table. The directory consists of two halves. A sequinned evening bag which has been covered in beeswax is on a shelf under the top of the table. A cushionned chair is placed in front of the table. Inside the evening bag is a tube of lipstick and a stamp bearing the words "Queen Bee". The stamp is made from wax
Four Books
4 portfolios or "books" each mounted on a wooden table. Each "book" is covered in beeswax to which various found objects have been adhered. As well each "book" contains various found objects inside. One book (G-92-195a) has a plastic doll's head adhered to the exterior and contains such objects such as a ceramic statue, drapery hooks, corn husks, Christmas ornament in the shape of a plastic angel, a motor, necklace and glitter. The second book (G-92-195b) has part of a woman's corset adhered to the exterior and a wooden, removable-type sofa leg. Interior of the book contains portions of tape measures glued to the inside, a black and white photograph, feathers and strips of 35 mm negative film. The third book, (G-92-195c) has a gas mask, plastic necklace, metal and wood pipe, feather, and paper on the inside embedded in beeswax. The fourth book, (G-92-195d), has secured to the exterior part of a necktie, tie-pin, metal objects, metal door hinge, pipe, necklace and compass. The inside of the book contains 2 paintings on glass depicting a deer in a landscape in black silhouette and zippers of varying length
Calling Down the Northern Lights at Lac Lou
Work consists of three sleds entitled "Sky", "Bottle" and "Shoe". The sled, "Sky", supports a large deep blue sail which functions as a backdrop for the other sleds which are placed side by side before it. The sleds, "Bottle" and "Shoe", carry objects enclosed in Plexiglas cases. The "Bottle" sled contains glass canning jars. Inside each jar, is a green, light-emitting diode. The "Shoe" sled contains two pairs of pink satin ballet slippers on a base of pink wavy ruffle fabricated out of wood.
Windcatcher I
Weathervane composed of a deer skull mounted on a wooden post set in a bed of stones in a wooden base. Feathers adorn the top, pieces of wood and a chain act as windchimes, strips of black cloth act as streamers.
Desire in the Age of Tobacco
Sculptural drawing executed on bent and shaped paper. Surreal composition depicting beetle-like insects in various sizes, together with leaves. There are two very large beetles, one of which is draped over the edge of the pedestal. On some of the beetles and leaves, the artist has written letters of the alphabet and the occasional number.
Plum Jam: Shelf I
Secured to the top of a stainless steel kidney dish, is a steel mesh frame. On the mesh frame, is a fabricated plum. The top portion of a lavender stocking encases part of the plum, with the leg and toe portion draped on top of the mesh frame. An altered surgical instrument, ressembling a pair of tweezers, also rests on the mesh frame. The tweezer end is holding a ball of iron filings
Untitled
Square of wax inlaid with buttons, rectangular raised portion at centre which is surrounded by cardboard.
Untitled (Dr. Ferdinand Eckhardt)
Head of Dr. Ferdinand Eckhardt mounted on granite base
Consideration
Mummy figure is the central image. A large sleeping bag, wrapped in strips of stained cotton, is the core of the mummy, with cloth and twine dipped in wax, and a coating os asphalt, complete the figure. The mummy is mounted on a masonite and cedar frame. The collage work on the frame includes canvas, a cross-like bar and highlights of red and black paint.
Penelope
Woman dressed in long and flowing Grecian style garment. She is holding a quiver of arrows in her right arm and a bow in her left.
Untitled (mirror, lunchboxes) 1-3A
Three metal lunchboxes and a mirror on an brushed aluminum wood shelf which is secured to a wall
one minute managers V-1
Five medicine balls and five stock pots on a plastic laminated wood shelf which is secured to a wall
Wolf
Sculptural drawing executed on shaped paper which has been hand-coloured with charcoal, conte and pastel. Surreal composition whose primary image is a howling wolf in profile. Superimposed on the side of the wolf, just below the head, is a vase with a rose and leaves in it. Behind the wolf, are tall buildings and a crescent moon. On the right side of the image is an arm reaching down. Along the bottom of the work, is another vase with flowers. Also along the bottom of the work, are three fingers.
Untitled (Head of a Springer Spaniel)
Head of a springer spaniel mounted on a wooden base
Vehicle/Passage Splice with Blue Neon
Sculpture lays flat on the floor. Sculpture consists of a long, narrow component, with steel at either end and blue neon in the middle. A coiled piece of steel cable in the shape of a circle, to which a wheel has been attached, lays next to it. A semi-circular piece of steel lays within the circle of steel cable.
Two Sinks with Fossils
Two, four-legged sinks between which are placed, on the floor, two steel slabs, representing 'fossils'.
Dis-Play II
Plywood, glass and two of the foam components are placed against wall, with the third, cylindrical foam piece away from it. Pigment is scatterd on the floor. The pieces are lit by the lights in a darkened room.
Memoria Mundi
Gold-leaf covered disc. In the centre of the disc is a cupboard incised with the words 'Memoria Mundi'. On the shelf inside the cupboard is a white bowl on a small pillow. The bowl contains a Greek temple, in ruins. The bowl has been cast from a human skull.
Lead Bread
Sculpture consists of 8 black rifles with tip of barrels leaning against a wall equidistant from each other; on top of each barrel is a book with a circular hole cut right through it; on top of each book is a 'slice' of bread made out of lead; underneath each book, next to each rifle, is a long-handled, black tong leaning against the wall
George Littlechild
A component of Six Books from the installation The Library: Inner/Outer. A book, whose pages are fibreglass and lace, mounted on a wooden table. Beeswax has been applied to the covers, fibreglas and lace. On one cover are 4 miniature, metal horseshoes; on the other cover is a seashell.
The Truly Great Rural Safety Deposit Box
Rectangular box mounted on two large wheels through which a metal chain has been looped. There is a handle on either side of the box at the top.
III
Work consists of three wishbones: one ceramic, one rubber and one bronze. The wishbones have a custom made wood box with a lid. The top felt liner which is placed over the pieces in the box has a lithograph of a wishbone on it.
Creature Femmelle (Fishwoman)
Stylized figure of a woman with a fish superimposed on top of her head; sculpture is mounted on an undulating base
Tin Dress
Floor length woman's dress with full skirt constructed with pieces of metal which are secured with screws. There is metal lace edging along the neckline and along the edge of one shoulder. The dress is painted mostly in black. It features an area of checkerboard design on the skirt.
Wind Machine for Winnipeg
Sculpture consists of three components: Anemometer (wind speed sensor), tube unit and a processor unit. The anemometer is to be anchored to a concrete block and placed outdoors to respond to the wind. The anemometer is linked to the processor unit which is mounted to a wall and meant for indoor display only. The tube unit is mounted to the wall above the processor unit. In the tube unit is a yellow cedar landscape with a map style image of the Assiniboine and Red rivers as they join in Winnipeg. The image is carved into the wood and not painted. The motor mounted in the tube is connected to the processor system so that it 'replays' the wind. As the wind changes speed outside, the fan changes changes speed as well.
Orange Dress
Work consists of an orange, shapeless ‘dress' made from a synthetic, wool-like material and a black and white photograph of a man wearing the dress. The dress is constructed without arm holes which if modelled results in the model's head protruding from the neck hole, but also entails the arms being trapped inside the garment, which results in a sack-like appearance. In the photograph, the man's face is blurred. The photo is intended to be affixed next to the dress which is pinned to the wall.
All the President's Men Revisited
Ten ‘figures' constructed from wood and enamelled in yellow, green, red, orange , pink, burgundy or blue, in various geometries, secured to the top of a low table. The table is white enamelled aluminum with a top of plastic laminate-covered wood.
Relief Structure
Wall sculpture consisting of panel of wood coated on both sides with enamel. Attached to this are rectangular blocks of wood, also coated with enamel in yellow, red or white. The blocks have a uniform width and length but vary in thickness
Stripped
Stripped, wood, medicine cabinet from which the mirror has been removed to reveal shelves and compartments containing vessels made of hog bladders and two glass lids.
Empyreal Cadence
Twenty ceramic squares with distinct layers are mounted horizontally along a wall with bright overhead lights directed at them
Close Knit #2
6 sweaters, 1 dress and 1 skirt, which are all black and shrunken, arranged in an upright position
Canned Buttons
49 canning jars, each filled with buttons, and arranged on five shelves of a free-standing wooden shelf unit
Tube
Free-standing sculpture of 17 altered cigarettes in a tall Plexiglas tube. The tube locks at the top with a key.
Wedding Guest
This piece is one of the “guests” from The Extended Wedding Party work. A woman’s garment, shoes and hat is contained in a metal Queen Bee Excluder garment bag and has been embroidered by the bees.
House of Tea
A life-size, female figure, without a head or feet, floats above an open coffin.
Maquette for #1 Northern
Maquette for the sculpture #1 Northern. The maquette is painted yellow. #1 Northern is a top grade of hard red spring wheat.
No. 1 West Mask
The sculpture is a wearable mask. The tiny holes act as a coarse screen through the wearer of the mask can see in order to navigate his/her surroundings. The sculpture, which ressembles a brimmed, round-topped, hat, is supported on a slender, metal rod which is attached to a square, rotating base. There are four, fan-like blades extending out from the edge of the hat brim. The blades are placed around the brim, equidistant from each other. Underneath each blade and under the hat brim, the artist has attached cut binder twine, the ends of which protrude through slightly. Two of the blades have blacktop highways drawn on them; the other two blades have two trails on them. On the top and upper sides of the hat, are clouds. On the sides of the hat, just above the brim, are trees and a prairie elevator. The artist has punched tiny holes around the elevator. The Fiberglas on top of the brim has been maniuplated to emulate the contours of the ground. Suspended from underneath the top hat, is a Fiberglas “face” on which the artist has drawn a snow fence which resembles a mouth. This is a prairie scene in the dead of winter.
Multiples
Floor sculpture consisting of 14, freestanding pieces of high-fired clay in various shapes and sizes with differing types of stains.
Untitled
Two-part sculpture with abstract designs imbedded in the resin. The smaller component is suspended by a wire hanger from the the bottom of the larger, rectangular component, which in turn is fitted with two hooks along its top edge to which wires are affixed and then hung from the ceiling.
Red Isosceles
Two isosceles triangles side by side mounted on a stone base: one which is solid with one side painted red; the other which has a hole pierced in it, the inside of which is painted yellow.
the red terror (canned)
A red, plastic octopus has been secured to the inside of a tobacco tin which in turn has been glued sideways to a piece of wood. This piece of wood is supported by a wooden pedestal. On the lid of the tin is the original illustration. It features a Mountie in red serge, on horseback, firing a repeating rifle.
Man + Woman = Monster
Within a wooden box are small plastic figures of a man (ressembling Tarzan), a woman (ressembling Jane) and a monster. The monster is an erect, turtle-like creature holding up its pincer-like front legs. The exterior of the box is painted sky blue.
he who was once my nemesis is now my new car
Plastic, alien-like figure dressed in a space suit and standing astride on a small wooden platform. Platform is supported by a wooden pedestal. The figure is beige and its hands and feet blue. The hands are pincer-like and the feet are claw-like. The figure has blue wings on its back. Within the interior of the the plastic bubble secured to the top of the suit, is a small plastic figure with an elongated and hairless head. The wooden platform and pedestal is painted light blue.
sleep machine
A metronome, from which the front has been removed, exposing the mechanics. Inside is a small, yellow, clay creature with pointed ears, black eyes and yellow feet.
this looks like a nice place to sit
Small, plastic, beige figure with a grey plastic robot-like head with red eyes. The figure is holding a book and standing next to an upright log. The objects are secured to a wooden platform which in turn is supported by a wooden pedestal.
future-
Desk lamp which has been painted blue. Attached to each side of the base, is a grey, robot-like, plastic leg. Paper has been secured to the bottom of the top of the lamp which holds the bulb and painted blue. At the front, a piece of see-through plastic has been placed. Visible through this plastic, is a white, partially squashed head.
oilcanasaurus
A piece of flexible metal cabling (representing the neck) with a blue, plastic dinosaur head at the end, has been attached to the top of an oil can. Four long screws have been attached to the can for feet. The "dinosaur" stands on a wooden platform which is supported by a wooden pedestal.
Sad + Cold
Darth Vader-like plastic figure, painted yellow, on which has been placed a gopher-like fur head with metal batteries for eyes. The figure also is wearing fur mitts. The figure is standing on a black platform. On the platform are two pieces of red paper. On one piece is printed "Cold", which is secured to the platform; on the other, "Sad", which is not attached.
some times it hurts so bad
Bearded man curled up in a fetal positionwearing a partial mask which only exposes the lower portion of his face. His mask and clothing are beige with a patterning of black marks. There is a bandage on one arm. He is laying on a round, wooden platform supported by a wooden pedestal. The platform and pedestal are painted light blue.
Provisional Landscape
A row of a local brand of bottled orange pop (Mio) is arranged on a wall-mounted shelf beneath a sun-like wooden disc punctuated with small circular louvered vents.
Arborite Housedress
Housedress constructed from plywood and Arborite, together with the performance videotape.
I'm from the future, but my log is from farther in the future
Wooden figure, except for one leg which appears to be constructed from plastic, with movable arms. The numeral 57 is printed on the chest. Black eyes, nose and mouth have been painted onto a blue face. A strand of wire with a curved tip protrudes from the top of the head. The figure is secured to a plastic base.
- The greatest villain of all time -
Doll wearing a bathrobe and pyjamas with a cravat and holding a cigarette. The face is green, has one eye with protruding teeth. A helmet-like head covering has large horns. The figure is secured to a platform which is in turn secured to a pedestal.
Draculatron
Dracula-like figure with a grey robot head with red eyes and mouth affixed to a black stanchion. A large, black vinyl cape with a high, pointed collar is attached to the "neck" of the figure. Powered by a battery, the red lights flash and a sound component is activated when turned on. Two microphones are also accompany the work.
Fan Club
Working, commercial fan which has been painted pale green on the front and back. The interior, handle and three blades have been painted blue. The following images have been painted on the blades: head of a cat; head of a woman; head of a man.
Eyeball Hurt and the Medicine Dolls
The work is comprised of six felt dolls. (a) Or: Doll with black head, rust torso and arms, green trousers and black socks. The hands are red, the eyes gray, the nose green and mouth orange (b) The Two of Us: Doll with a white head, torso and arms, rust trousers and gray feet. The head has pointed ears, black thread for the eyes and red thread for the nose and mouth. The doll is holding a beige sack from which is protruding a snake-like animal with a green head and neck and a red nose (c) Black Nitrite: Doll which is all black with found metal objects for the eyes and mouth. Secured to the head, are two small plastic cylinders with black tops (d) Mallatia: Doll which is a baby and is all black. Green thread has been used for the eyes, nose and mouth (e) Heartless Gink: White doll with long dangling arms with red felt for the mouth and black thread for the eyes. A dollar sign has been stitched on the front (f) Gingku; Wolf-like animal in blue with yellow torso, red paws, red nose and white and black eyes. There are two pieces of red felt representing drops of blood on its chest.
Beanstalker
Doll constructed from brown felt and stitched with brown thread. It has a long, pointed head.
Petrolia Model used for flying scenes in Disciples of Darkness
Female doll clad completely in black, with a black purse slung over her shoulder and goggles pushed back on top of her head. She is seated astride and holding on to what ressembles a giant, blue and red striped candle or firecracker. The "candle" is supported with a wire hanger support.
Black Water
Work is constructed of cut cedar planks which have been painted grey. The bottom half of the work is covered with Plexiglas which has been incised overall. In the centre of the work is a violin and at the top centre of the work is the head of a baby doll. The cedar planks represents ice/water and the Plexiglas surface signifies the cut line between above and below ice/water.
Black Water Cabinet I
A medicine cabinet, which has been painted grey, filled with a dismantled clarinet together with beaver and bear skulls.
Black Water Cabinet II
A medicine cabinet, which has been painted grey, filled with the following objects: violin, table saw blade, black and white photograph of a young boy playing a violin, pair of rimless spectacles behind which are large, yellow irises, plastic doll's hand and a hand made from metal
Untitled (Seated Female Nude)
Cast bronze sculpture of a nude female, seated with her knees crossed. Her elbows rest upon her knees and her hands clasp the side and back of her head. Set against the smooth plinth upon which the sculpture rests, the form's surface is textured, speaking to the artist's hand in modeling it. In this manner there are ties to Rodin. The woman's face is formulaic with arched eyebrows, straight nose and stylized hair treatment (band/braid). The modeling is characteristic of the artist's work-sensuous, emphasizing through distortion of size the breasts (globular) and buttocks, with oversized feet and thick legs. (per Helen Delacretaz, Curator of Decorative and Historical Art)
Pages
Six pages, each composed of a record album, beeswax, paper and found objects mounted on its' own wooden wall shelf
North West and Royal Canadian Mounted Police
A Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer and North West Mounted Police officer standing on either side of a horse
Purifier
German Shorthaired Pointer dog with an air purifier - fan and vents - built into its chest
Untitled (Amber Ellipse with Embedded Green Triangle)
An amber ellipse with an embedded green triangle
Beer Ball
Globular sculpture painted with vivid acrylic paint. Work has numerous holes and indentations
Knife with Bear's Head
A knife, with a bear’s head, carved from grey slate with brown markings on handle
Seal
Grey-green stone with crystaline marks on back and assorted brown markings; Rear flippers separated by file cut
Standing Woman
Light grey stone; Woman's face in bas relief, set out from parka hood; Very plain
Construction with Knives and Narwhal Tusk on Base
Construction with knives and narwhal tusk on base. Grey and brown base decorated with face design, knife designs and cross hatching on edges; Stone narwhal tusk embedded on the forehead of the man; Stone hunting knife with oval shaped flat blade is grey slate with brown stains on both sides and edges; Light green knife, single sided blade
Ptarmigam
Grey green stone; Brown stripe down sides and over head; Scratched design on wings
Swimming Duck
Woman in Amautik
Woman in amautee holding hood closed; Dark grey slate; Amautee has long tail in back; Convoluted dress visible under parka
Man Bending Over
A man carved from very light grey-green soapstone, darker triangular area on back
Bull Caribou
A caribou carved from yellow-white whalebone; caribou head turned to left, inset black eyes
Female Caribou
A caribou carved from whitish yellow whalebone; very pitted on left side of neck; body and neck curved to right
Seal
A seal carved from whitish yellow whalebone; Inset black eyes; tail flippers are curved together but don't quite meet
Female Caribou Resting
A caribou carved from yellowed whalebone, greyish markings on left side of caribou; Head turned left, inset black eyes, simple unforked antlers
Walrus
A walrus carved from yellowed whalebone with light grey areas on right side and hind quarters; Inset black eyes
Triple Headed Jawbone
Medium grey stone base; Jawbone (y-shaped) has bears's head and bird's head carved on ends; Large bear's head with burnt eyes and nose in front of fork
Seal on Base
Soft grey unpolished seal with flat muzzle; Whalebone base has groove along left side of seal
Seal in Front of Seal Hole
Whalebone base is deeply pitted with hole at narrower end; Drill bit embedded inside seal hole; Seal: whitish, less weathered whalebone
Hunter in Kayak
Whalebone kayak with sealskin thonging; Ivory hunter and implements; Bear's head float with inset black eyes and nostrils; Harpoon (attached by sealskin line to float) is held in hunter's upraised hand; Pana sits at his left
Hunter in Kayak
Dark grey slate man; Medium grey-green stone kayak; light green stone paddle rest and float; whalebone paddle; Ivory harpoon
Two Seagulls in Flight
Grey-beige seagulls on ivory poles over dark green (brown marked) base; Base is finely ridged crosswise; Feet drawn up against body
Narwhal on Engraved Base
Blue grey narwhal with brown markings; Majority of base is brown; Peg is positioned as breathing hole of narwhal; Two fish are engraved on either end of narwhal on base
Snarling Bear
A bear carved from cream coloured whalebone, deeply pitted along back; Black inset eyes; Fangs inset
Standing Bear
A bear carved from light grey on right side; medium grey on left side; Lengthwise striation along centre of back
Man in Kayak
Med grey stone man; Whalebone Kayak; Stone float; Caribou antler paddle pegged to kayak
Seal Lying Near Seal Hole
Whalebone seal, darker on right side; Dark blue-grey slate base; Seal Seal hole carved through base, in front of seal
Woman in Amautik
Dark grey slate, deeply cut linear design on parka front and back in double lines
Standing Man
Man carved from dark grey slate with brown markings on front torso; Greenish brown slate on back
Two Swimming Bears Attacking a Seal
Dark grey-green slate bear (larger of 2) with brown sides; Light greenish slate bear; Seal, medium green slate with brown marks on left side
Mother Seal and Pup
Pup: light grey soapstone; Mother: dark grey-green slate with brown marks, white kidney shaped mark on back
Howling Husky
Dog carved from dark grey-green slate with brown markings, tail is curved around to the left
Heads of Two Bears
Heads of two bears and front paws; larger head on left. Stone is grey-green slate with brown markings on back, front and muzzles.
Bird
Bird carved from light green slate with two dark grey lines running lengthwise over back
Narwhal on Triangular Base
Extremely porous narwhal with rectangular bone inset on top, smaller inset above tusk; 4 ivory pegs
Bear Climbing over Ice
Whalebone bear polished, ice left rough; Bear's eyes are black insets
Bear Eating Seal on Ice Floe
Bear eating seal on ice floe; Yellowed whalebone with grey areas; Bear's eyes inset
Man Pulling Walrus from Water
Man - grey striated stone; Walrus- grey stone; Base - grey - green stone with brown markings
Man Waiting Over Seal Hole
Whalebone man very porous (weathered) on right front and side; Base is light brown on top
Man Standing Behind Dog
Whalebone has scattered brown marks on left side of man; Eyes of dog and man pencilled in
Crawling Hunter with Bow
Man carved from grey-green stone with large brown markings; White mark
Crouching Man with Knife
Greenish stone man with brown markings on back and sides; Antler knife
Rabbit
Dark grey-green stone; White marks on left side of head, left rear leg, and hindquarters
Son Leading Father to Die
Son leading father to die. Brownish whalebone; father carved from more weathered portion of whalebone.
Tattooed Woman with Bowl and Ulu
Cream-grey whalebone; antler ulu; Tattoo lines on forehead and cheeks with black colouring
Mother and Child
Mother is brownish whalebone; child is white, non-porous whalebone; Child pegged to mother's right leg; Mother's hair in square topknot; Black colouring
Man Hauling Seal from Water
Light olive-grey stone man; Grey stone seal's head with brown markings
Bearded Man Holding Hook and Float
Man-green slate front, brown mark over entire back; Light grey soapstone float; Antler hook
Two Seals Intertwined
Beige whalebone; 2 ivory plugs in holes on underside; Black inset eyes
Man Bent Over Seal Hole
Grey-green slate man with brown markings; whalebone base; Ivory harpoon; Circle representing seal hole carved on base.
Man Throwing Harpoon
Grey-green stone with brown markings; Brown rings around bottom of feet.
Man Kneeling on One Knee
Brown whalebone; Saw cuts still visible; area between arms hollowed out with knife.
Gun Harpoon over Seal Hole
Greyish whalebone; Stand and gun pegged together with caribou antler pegs.
Mother and Baby Bird
Yellowed whalebone - green stain on front of base; Baby bird carved as part of base; Ivory peg in tail area of large bird; Black inset eyes
Dog Listening
Greyish whalebone; pink mark on tip of nose; saw cut for mouth; nostrils cut in with knife; Black inset eyes
Seal
Grey stone with brown markings; Knife cut details on face; Navel is indicated by flew in stone
Seal Giving Birth
Grey and olive green stone with brown markings and brown base; Ring around head of larger seal
Fish Swimming Over Face
Creamy grey-green soapstone base with face cut into top surface; Bone sole forms nose; Ivory fish
Bird on Base
Dark grey- green bird with brown markings; Light olive base with brown markings; Knife cut details
Hunter Paddling after Whale (?)
Hunter paddling in kayak. Base is dark grey stone; kayak is dark grey stone with brown upper surface; float is light green stone; man is light green stone with brown markings; paddle rest is dark grey stone; knife is bone; harpoon and paddle are wood.
Seagull and Polar Bear
Various types of yellowed whalebone; Natural vein openings on right side of base and bird; Bird and bear pegged to base
Kneeling Fisherman
Dark grey striated stone with brown stains; Man and fish pegged to b base; Knife cut face and other details; Fishing hole formed with drill and knife
Man Hunting Bear
Stone-grey-green with brown markings; Holds what appears to be missing tip of spear in left hand; All parts pegged to base; Knife cut face of man and other details
Kneeling Man Spearing Seal
Grey slate with brown markings; Ivory spear, bottom of base marked with cream areas
Seated Man
Grey stone with brown markings on sides and back, prominent dark grey striations
Man Cutting Snow Block
Man cutting snow block. Grey-green stone with brown markings; front end of base light green
Crawling Hunter
Grey-green stone base with brown right side; grey-green stone hump; man-grey-green stone with brown markings
Walking Polar Bear
Walking polar bear. Dark grey and grey-green striated stone with small brown markings; surface finely scratched.
Fat Seal
Grey-green stone with large oval brown areas on back and neck; small brown marking on head
Fat Seal
Stone: light olive and medium grey-green, wide striations separated by thin brown lines, scattered small dark grey markings
Seal
Green stone with brown ring around muzzle and around belly; large brown areas on back and base
Seal
Green stone with brown areas on right side and head; Brown ring around bottom of carving
Narwhal
Dark green stone with faint brown striations; ivory tusk set in on left side of head; no eyes indicated
Man Hauling Seal
Green, grey, brown striated stone man; Brown and green stone base; grey-green stone seal with brown markings; dark brown marks on man's back; details of clothing and face of man scratched on with knife; holes drilled into seal for sealskin line and into hands of man
Bird; Bird on Base
Striated grey stone bird with brown markings; Grey stone base with brown sides; Feathers scratched on with knife; Wooden pegs are also bird's legs
Man with Box Strapped to Back
Man with box strapped to back. Grey-green stone with brown markings; hinges and lock detailed by knife scratches; sitting man with case (tool box) strapped to back.
Two Birds on Hand
Two birds perched on an outstretched hand, palm up. Grey striated stone with brown markings.
Hunter in Kayak
Grey-green stone man, kayak, float, paddle rest with brown markings; White oval on float near plug; Wooden harpoon and paddle
Flying Bird
Banking bird of dark grey striated slate with brown markings; Stone post curved; Diamond shaped base
Seal
Yellowed whalebone, browned on right side more porous on left side: Left inset eye translucent mauve; right inset eye translucent purple
Husky Nursing Pup
Husky dog lying on side with one pup nursing. Green slate with brownish-white patches on top and bottom; Mother has inset eyes; Extensive Knife work.
Seal by Seal Hole
Green-grey slate seal with light coloured mark on back; Rounded triangular hole cut through antler base in front of seal
Totemic Construction
Greyed whalebone, pencilled engravings; Light green slate base and upright; Blue-green stone walrus head; Pictures on whalebone carved with knife then pencilled in
Narwhal; Narwhal on Base
Light cream-grey slate with light brown mark on back and right fin
Lemmings on a Rock
Dark brown, porous whalebone base; Cream coloured whalebone lemmings; Animals pegged to base with wooden pegs
Duck?
Grey and browned whalebone; Dark brown beak; Beak is an added portion, possibly powdered whalebone and glue
Seal
Light green slate with brown markings; Tail flippers clenched together like two fists
Fish on Base
Fish: robin’s egg blue on left side, grey-blue on right side; Base: blue-grey slate with brown markings
Grazing Caribou
Yellowed whalebone, brown on left side; Saw cut between rear legs; hooves detailed; Fault behind front legs on belly.
Bird with Young and Eggs
Base: Brown porous whalebone; Bird: extremely brown porous on right side, left side yellowed; Eggs and young: less porous yellowed whalebone
Eskimo Woman
Grey-green stone with brown marks on front and back; Saw cut under parka hood
Bird and Seal (on Base)
Greyed whalebone base, porous jagged sides; Seal and duck browned, less porous whalebone; Obvious saw cuts on base and seal; Black insets may be hard wax
Walrus
Green slate with brown over front of seal; Eyes slanted and darkened ; Fine file marks still visible, also saw cut between rear flippers
Walrus; Walrus on Side
Green slate with slight brown striations; Highly polished; Stone inset plug on top of head where drill holes for tusks came through
Sitting Goose
Swimming Bird
grey green slate with dark striation across chest and brown line on right side
Polar Bear
Yellowed whalebone on left side; deeply pitted and darkened on right side; Nose darkened by burning
Man Carrying Seal
Man carrying seal on back. Grey soapstone with cream coloured striations
Mother and Son
Cream coloured whalebone; Extensive knife and/or chisel work; Pencilled eyes and mouths
Man and Woman
Woman: yellowed bone, porous only on head; Man: browned bone, extremely porous
Eider Duck and Whale on Base
Grey-green slate with brown markings; Whale has light green tail flipper, grey striations on left side; Bird is roughly sanded with file marks still visible; Whale is smoothly sanded
Eider Duck
Plain dark green slate; White marks on left side; Feathers scratched on wings, back, and tail with knife or other metal point
Seal
Grey slate with dark brown mark on right side and light brown markings Visible saw cuts between tail flippers; Surface appears to have been waxed been waxed over sandpaper scratches
Whale over Owl
Green slate owl base; Grey stone whale with brown markings; Whalebone peg
Bear Diving After Walrus
Bear diving after walrus; walrus's head and bear's backside are visible above surface of water. Light green stone with grey mark on bear's back; Carved from one piece of stone with extensive knife work, whiskers indicated by dotting the surface of the stone with a knife point; walrus's tusks are ivory.
Two Hunters with Seal
Grey soapstone seal; Men: grey-green slate with brown markings; Base: mottled grey-brown base; Obvious saw cuts and knife work
Man Hunting Two Seals
Man and seals; green slate with small brown marks; Base: dark blue-green with large brown areas
Man Teaching Boy How To Fish
Man and boy standing on a base, man holds up harpoon and fishing stick [?] with fish tied to a string. Light grey stone; Bone implements; Walrus carved into underside of base ; Very soft stone (base)
Two Men Seated on Qamutiik (Sled)
Two men sit side by side on a qamutik (sled). a): grey-green stone with brown markings; b): grey stone with brown marki markings and red pen stain on left knee; c): grey-green stone with brown markings; obvious saw and knife work
Man Holding Walrus Head
Light green stone with grey area over face and three brown marks on left back; Extensive knife work; Eyes of man and walrus indicated by drill holes
Man and Boy Hunting Narwhals
Float: light green stone; Narwhal: grey stone; Narwhal head: light green; Child: brown and grey stone; Man: dark green-grey with a dark grey mark mark on top of left leg; Base: grey with brown markings
Dogs and Fish
Rabbit: grey soapstone with cream-green veins; Dog and fish: grey stone with brown marks; Base: brown stone with dark grey marks
Dog with Fish and Dead Rabbit
Light green slate dead rabbit; Light green slate fish with grey marks on left side; Soapstone sitting rabbit; Base: mottled grey-green and brown stone
Two Flying Birds
Blue-grey stone base; Light green-beige birds; Two extra drill holes in base beside the present pegged ones; Left hand one has remains of bone peg in it
Whale and Seal
Grey slate seal with brown markings; Grey soapstone whale with cream coloured veins; Green slate base with brown on sides and bottom
Standing Woman
Dark grey stone with large brown markings; Obvious saw cuts and knife cuts; hair scratched in with knife
Husky
Grey-green stone with grey striations and brown markings; File cuts visible on legs; eyes drilled in
Bear
Dark grey-green stone with brown markings; Small white speckles on right side; Saw cut between hind legs; Flaw in stone on left front paw
Man Carrying Fish and Knife
Grey-green stone man, lighter green with brown marks on back: Light green stone fish; Bone knife
Man
Grey stone with brown areas on front and back; Outline of parka scratched on front and back of man's body
Child
Dark grey-green stone with brown marks on front and back; Saw cut under right side of parka hood; Obvious round file cuts on front of parka, sides and back
Swimming Bird
Dark grey stone with brown areas on right side; Wings and tail outlined with knife scratches
Open-Mouthed Bear
Grey stone with brown markings; Left side of body covered with brown ; Mouth produced by saw cuts
Child Carrying Sled
Child carrying a sled. Light green striated stone with light brown mark over entire left side; Extensive knife work on top part of figure
Husky
Grey stone with brown markings; Yellowish line on back and tail; Ears hanging down on head
Bird and Nest
Unfinished beige, green-grey mottled base; Grey stone egg (soapstone): grey-green stone bird with brown markings; All pieces unpolished
Nesting Gull
Grey-green stone with brown on sides and back of nest; Whalebone pitted on right side, brownish in colour; visible knife work in nest
Sitting Man
Grey slate with green and brown marks; 4 small oval beige marks on centre back
Bear
Medium yellow-grey whalebone with brown substance rubbed into surface; Eye-rims raised above surface; Drill holes for nostrils; Black inset eyes
Flounder
Light grey stone with iron pyrite crystals and holes left where they have been removed; Flaws in stone on right side
Bear
Light grey stone with darker grey circles on right side; Drill holes for nostrils and mouth; Knife carving on bottom of paws to indicate pads
Starfish
Light grey stone with darker grey flecks on upper surface; Stippled effect on upper surface done with knife on other metal point
Flounder
Light grey stone with darker speckles on bottom; Stippled effect done with knife or other metal point
Walrus Head
Grey-green stone with brown stripes; Tusks very small for drill holes; Eyes and nostrils emphasized with pencil; Unpolished
Bird; Bird on Base
Black unpolished serpentinite bird pegged to base; Iron pyrite flecks visible on flat side of base
Harpoon Gun on Stand with Dead Seal
Base: appears to be whalebone, possibly a backbone disc; Seal: grey-green striated slate with hole drilled through for sealskin thong and ivory harpoon head; Seal-gun: mounted on the base in two drill holes, and the various parts of the mount are held together with sinew thread
Seal
Black slate with lighter grey mottling; Obvious saw cuts under tail and between tail flippers, which are curved outwards
Seal
Light green, grey, and brown St. Lawrence soapstone; Right flipper carved on underside of seal
Ringed Seal
Black slate seal with rings scratched along both sides of back; Saw out betwen tail flippers; Flaw in stone on bottom near tail end, smaller ones on right side and back
Bird
Beautifully coloured striated slate-grey head with dark grey rings fading into lighter grey-green with a light yellow-brown ring around entire middle of bird. Below that the stone is a bright light green with darker green rings; There is a dark brown flaw line extending fom the right side down under to the tail
Bird
Dark grey unpolished serpentinite with quartz crystals; Lighter greenish speckles of talc on back
Walrus Head
Black Quebec serpentinite, unpolished; Lighter bruised areas on top of nose; Obvious knife work on mouth, nostrils and eyes
Bird in Flight
Bird is green slate with grey streak on right wing tip; Base is dark grey slate with brown markings and darker grey streak through centre; Natural flaw in stone through left side of bird's head; Old peg hole beside present one is plugged with green stone; Antler peg
Walrus
Cheesey-white whalebone; drill holes for nostrils; rear flippers carved underneath
Growling Bear
Grey striated slate with brown markings on both sides; Filled in drill holes for eyes and nostrils, mouth drilled out and very finely detailed with knife and fine saw blade
Swimming Bird
Grey-green slate with brown stains on both sides, bottom and head; Tail feathers cut in with a saw blade
Three Birds; Three Birds on Base
Robin's egg blue stone base with brown markings; Sitting bird: cream whalebone with grey on tail area; Bird with spread wings: cream whalebone with grey on left wing; Bird with wings back: Cream whalebone, deeply pitted on underside; Wings separated from body by saw cuts
Owl and Lemming on Base
Browned, deeply jagged whalebone base; Browned, unporous whalebone owl with with stone inset eyes; Ivory lemming emerging from hole
Owl Watching Lemming
Green base with brown tones; Owl: green-grey with brown markings , inset ivory and bone eyes; Lemming's back covered by brown mark
Two Canada Geese; Two Canada Geese with Nest and Eggs
Dark grey unpolished slate; Base beige on sides
Man in Kayak
Grey-green stone kayak with brown marks and red striations; Light grey stone sea Green-grey stone man with brown markings; grey kidney-shaped mark on back of head
Seagull Flying over Walrus
Whitish whalebone animals; Light grey marks on walrus; Walrus has one wooden tusk and one ivory tusk
Seal and Whale
Whalebone seal, more porous and browned than whale; Large hole in bottom of carving between seal and whale
Man in Kayak
Beige whalebone man and kayak; Less porous beige whalebone seal; Ivory harpoon with sinew line; Antler paddle
Swimming Duck
Blue-grey striated slate with brown markings; Robin's egg blue areas inside brown; Brown marks on head and on base; White marks on right wing and on head
Swimming Bird (Beak Open)
Whitish, greyed whalebone bird with open beak; Most porous area is under beak
Seal
Grey slate with small brown marks on head, flippers and right side; oval striation on right side
Swimming Duck
Grey slate, striated lengthwise with brown markings; Base: almost completely brown; Eyes barely indicated by knife cuts
Bear
Green slate on right side, blue-green on left side, wide grey striation between; Scattered brown markings; Grey mark on left thigh; Pads detailed on bottom by knife cuts; Mouth formed around drill hole
Man and Kayak
Antler and sealskin drag basket attached by sinew to float and harpoon; Float and kayak carved from one piece of grey-green stone; Soapstone man has two small circular carvings, 2 indentations and a square, carved in a formal order on his back
Seal
Cream coloured whalebone, pitted and darkened on left side; Deeply pitted on bottom, straight through to above right flipper
Eider Duck
Eider duck. Beautiful grey striated slate with brown on wings and head; Extremely finely carved in all respects; Feathers detailed with knife work.
Ptarmigan with Young
Ptarmigan bird with two smaller birds nestled under outstretched wings. Grey slate with feric deposits; Feet and bellies of three birds marked with brown.
Bird; Bird on Base
Black, unpolished serpentine [serpentinite?] bird; Finely carved; Rectangular ivory base
Head of Bear, Dog, Seal
Slate base grey-green with brown over entire upper surface; From left to right, light grey soapstone, medium grey soapstone, creamy grey- beige stone with black insets
Bear's Head and Seal
Light grey-green slate seal; Bear: grey-green, brown, dark grey mottled stone with iron pyrites on left side; Bear has deep drilled eyes; Whalebone plug filling drill hole in front of bear
Seal; Seal on Base
Dark grey and black serpentine [stone] seal; Upper surface of slate base mottled brown with grey; Bottom of base grey
Bird
Extremely porous greyed whalebone on left side; Less porous but deeply pitted on back and right side (prominent on neck and head)
Seal on Base
Dark grey stone seal; Whalebone base; Browned porous whalebone with large darkened (natural) hole in front of seal
Bird on Bird Base
Grey-green slate with brown markings; Upper surface of browned whalebone base less porous than bottom; No eyes indicated on bird base
Seal on Ice
Striated medium grey, dark grey, grey-green slate seal with brown markings; Browned whalebone base less porous on thin end
Bird
Grey, grey-green striated slate with prominent brown mark from head to tail; Square ended tail
Bird on Leg/Arm
Light green base (humanoid, wearing muckluk); Unpolished grey slate bird
Male and Female Seals Near Ice Hole; Two Seals on Ice
Grey slate; Beige faults on upper surface of base; Seal hole carved straight through
Seal on Base
Cream coloured whalebone seal with greyed and porous head; Extremely porous base with lighter coloured (natural) indentation
Bird Perched on Dead Bird; Bird Perched on His Shadow
Grey slate standing bird with brown mark down back (from head to tail); Light green lying bird with white marks on bottom
Bird/Shaman
Bird shaman. Black slate with darker (brownish) markings on tops of heads and on left side of man's head
Whale on Base
Grey slate; Light and dark striations in oval shape on top of back; Mottled brown on belly; Plain grey base
Seal Emerging from Water
Grey slate with brown marks on right flipper and head; Brown ring on left flipper
Standing Bear with Seal
Grey-green translucent stone; Sealôs head between bear's front paws
Seal
Dark grey slate; Rear flipper area carved as one piece, knife detailed to represent two flippers
Seagull
Light creamy-grey slate; Head darker grey; Tiny dark dots along right side of neck
Hunter in Kayak
Float and paddle rest: light olive stone; Kayak: grey with greenish tones and brown markings; Grey stone man; Ivory knife; Antler harpoon and paddle
Hunter in Kayak
Dark Grey, light grey striated stone kayak with brown markings; Light green stone paddle rest; Light grey-green stone float; Grey-green striated stone m stone man with brown markings; Bone harpoon rest
Hunter with Husky
Light blue-grey unpolished stone man with scattered small brown markings Striated green-grey-brown stone dog, prominent ring on left side; Pads of dog detailed by knife cuts on bottom; Man holds harpoon in one hand and dogs leather harness in other
Hunter Waiting over Seal Hole
Standing figure bent over seal hole. Figure holds a harpoon. Grey green striated stone base with brown lengthwise line; Green and light grey stone man with prominent dark brown areas on back, sides and right arm; light brown and green marks on head and legs; Stone (on ice floe) dark grey-green with brown marks. Seal hole hollowed out underneath
Moustached Man Paddling Kayak
Dark grey stone kayak with brown on bottom and on lip; Light bluish green stone float and paddle rest; Grey-green stone man with brown markings; Ivory Knife; Antler harpoon and paddle; Ivory harpoon holder
Standing Bear
Dark and light grey slate bear, striated lengthwise; Beige on left front paw; Large cream grey area on back
Ptarmigan
Grey-green slate bird with brown marks centre back and on wings; Grey area on right wing; Grey ring on right side; Feathers detailed over entire surface
Standing Man
Grey-green slate with brown markings (on front) and grey striations and rings
Bird Over Two Fishes
Light green slate bird with beige on right wing and grey ring over top of body; Top surface of base dark brown and dark blue-grey; Longer fish: greenish grey with large brown area on right side; Shorter fish: medium grey stone
Man Holding Stretched Line
Grey-rust slate man crouching down; Line runs from two poles through his left hand
Man in Kayak
Grey-green stone kayak with brown markings; Man: striated grey stone with brown markings; Unpolished grey stone paddle rest; Dark grey stone float with tiny iron pyrites on upper surface
Bird Over X
Striated grey, olive grey and charcoal slate bird with brown ring on top; Base has brown upper surface and grey and brown underside
Seal
Light green slate with light brown line on left side and light brown area on right side
Seal
Light green slate with brown line on left side and brown ring on right side; Two tiny black marks on chest
Seal Emerging from Water
Greyed whalebone, porous on right side; Deep pore beside right flipper and on end of carving
Bust of Eskimo
Striated, beige, blue-green, green (and many variations of these colours) slate; Tiny white mark on back of head
Whale
Light grey stone with numerous iron pyrites; Large indentation on bottom of whale; Crudely carved
Father and Son
Weathered, very porous whalebone. Smaller figure kneels between outstretched legs of larger ligure (hood down)
Man Eating Fish
Greyish whalebone; Hair detailed by cuts radiating from centre back of head
Female Bear Protecting Her Cub
Female bear crouched over cub; Whale bone deeply pitted on mother's right fore paw and bottom of rear paws
Man Standing By Seal Breathing Hole
Grey stone, unmittled grey mark on right shoulder; Man pegged to base
Bear Eating
Greenish soapstone with cream markings on right side; Upper quarters of bear cut off below front legs
Man in Kayak
Dark grey stone kayak with light coloured quartz veins; Man: Finer grained stone, more highly polished
Kneeling Man
Dark grey to black stone with cream coloured quartz veins; Legs suggested by file cuts
Kneeling Woman Holding Snow Shovel
Woman on one knee holding hands out in front. Dark grey to black stone with cream coloured quartz veins; Antler scraper; Fingers indicated by file cuts
Bird
Unpolished grey soapstone; Claws indicated by file cuts; Eyes indicated by knife cut semi circles; Mouth is saw cut
Caribou
Caribou. Dark grey to black, unpolished stone; cloven hooves; Tiny knife cuts mark eyes; Balances on three legs
Walking Bird
Polished black stone with light green veins; 6 cm wide light green marking on right side; Left side of bird rounded; right side flat; Three file cuts on each leg to represent toes
Female Caribou
Black stone with white quartz covering right side of head; Body extremely thin in front of rear legs; Legs splayed, hooves point outwards
Man
Dark grey stone with greenish cast; Man's legs extremely short (cut off above knees?); Carving does not stand up
Dog
Unpolished grey stone; File cut across right fore leg; Two right eyes indicated by shallow dots
Gull
Unpolished stone with yellow-grey surface and cream coloured quartz veins; No eyes or other details
Caribou
Unpolished light grey stone; Large flaw on top of back; File cuts visible between legs
Seal
Unpolished grey stone; Claws indicated by round file cuts; Rear flippers detailed on underside
Fisherman
Man kneeling on one knee, holding three-pronged harpoon upright. Polished black stone.
Caribou Scratching
Caribou scratching behind front leg with left back hoof. Polished black stone; Right front hoof completely detailed on bottom.
Dog?
Grey stone, dull polish; Whiskers scratched on to nose; Right front leg hs rough area of stone where foot should be
Bird
Dark green and black mottled soapstone; Stone has been oiled; Does not balance on feet, falls forward; File cut visible behind right wing
Two Birds (on Base)
Two black polished stone birds on rough black stone base with gold metallic deposits
Bear Cub
Black stone; Drill hole and knife cut mouth; Front legs carved together; Rear legs carved together
Swimming Bird
Light green and dark grey mottled soapstone; Two shallow drilled eyes only markings on carving
Goose
Unpolished grey stone; Extremely brittle stone; No details other than shallow dot eyes
Caribou
Dark grey stone; lighter on right hind quarters; Shallow drill hole (probably for non-existent antler) behind left ear
Duck on Swimming Caribou
Unpolished grey stone; Face scratched onto top of caribou's back (at rear)
Mother and Child
Standing woman with child in amautik hood. Medium grey stone with quartz vein prominent on back and right side
Kneeling Mother with Baby
Kneeling woman with child in amautik hood. Polished black stone; Left arm ends in sleeve; No hand carved
Standing Woman
Grey stone with thin quartz veins visible on parka back; Parka hood points outward rather than lying flat along back
Bird
Black stone, mottled with tiny quartz deposits; Drilled (?) eyes; Knife cut beak and nostrils; No other details
Two Men Wrestling
Muskox
Unpolished dark grey stone, with quartz deposits prominent on right side; Hooves detailed on bottom
Bird
Black stone with green quartz deposits; Inset eyes appear to be a mixture of antler pieces and glue
Acrobat
Light coloured antler; Antler man has inset black eyes; Pith (more porous with grey striation) visible between his arms and legs, on head and down face
Ice Fishing Scene
Ice fishing scene. Fish spear has wooden shaft, horn prongs, sinew binding; All other parts of carving are grey stone; Three fish swimming between base and surface (representing ice floe)
Muskox
Muskox, head curved slightly to left. Grey polished stone; Tiny scratched circular eyes
Mother and Two Children
Mother and two children, larger child is standing on mother's feet. Dark grey stone; Tiny scratched circular eyes.
Bird
Dark grey stone; No wing details; Thin cream coloured veins on left side; Small scratched circular eyes
Caribou resting
Green and cream soapstone, lighter area on hindquarters; Small circular scratched eyes
Muskox
Greenish-black stone; Oiled surface; Horns pegged to head; Tiny circular scratched eyes
Swimming Bird
Dark stone with green cast; Two tiny white circles on back of neck; Circular scratched eyes
Bird
Dark grey stone; Chest and belly area unpolished (lighter in colour); Light green mark on left side; Dot eyes
Running Dog
Unpolished grey stone metallic gold vein on back; Tiny circular scratched eyes
Man in Kayak
Grey (light and dark grey) striated soapstone; Tiny circular scratched eyes
Bird
Grey stone with thin cream veins; Flatter on left side; Small circular scratched (knife) eyes
Man (Woman?) Carrying Bird
Black stone, with green cast; Sandpaper scratches over entire surface ; Almond shaped knife cut eyes
Swimming Caribou
Unpolished grey stone; Left antler set slightly out of position to avoid natural fault in stone; Dot eyes
Caribou
Green and black striated soapstone; Front legs carved from matched stone inset; Almond shaped knife cut eyes
Standing Bird
Unpolished dark grey stone; Drilled eyes with circular detailing around drill hole; Does not balance
Bull Muskox
Black stone with green cast; Entire body marked with file cuts; Has penis; Head turned right; Balances on three legs (left front foot off ground)
Female Muskox
Black stone with green cast; Balances on three legs - right foot turned backwards and off ground; File lines over entire surface of body
Sitting Bird
Black stone; Almond shaped, knife scratched eyes; Tiny white circle on top of head
Standing Ptarmigan
Grey stone with thin striations running horizontally around body; Balances poorly
Animal
Grey stone; Shallow drill hole for anus; Stone inset on left shoulder glued in by carver
Man
Grey stone; Diagonal file marks visible on face; Face details knife scratched on to flat plane (mask-like)
Standing Bird
Dark grey stone with green cast, metallic gold deposits; Tiny knife scratched almond eyes; Poorly balanced
Woman
Standing woman. Unpolished black stone; Area between parka and legs carved out leaving thin portion approximately 6 cm long hanging down representing parka
Muskox
Grey stone; Pig-like face; was darkened with shoe polish by Twomey (1963), now only small blackened areas remain
Bird
Unpolished grey stone; File marks over body; Left side smoothed with sandpaper by artist; No details at all
Caribou
Grey stone; Antlers, right front leg and left rear leg are held together with 'solder'; No eyes detailed
Muskox
Grey stone, blackened with shoe polish; Almond shaped stone inset glued into left shoulder
Three Birds
Dark brown base; Bird to left of centre: cream antler with dark grey marks; Centre bird: Cream coloured with pith (yellow) running lengthwise down neck and between legs; Bird to right of centre: cream and medium grey antler
Standing Mother and Child
Green, cream and black striated soapstone; Child on back is turned to his left; No separation between legs
Muskox
Grey stone; Eyes raised from surface, then filled down and polished ; No knife details
Bear
Black and grey mottled stone; Darkened square on right front leg; No eye details; Unusual representation of neck and back almost as though the animal is wearing another animal's skin
Bird on Perch
Polished antler bird pegged by matchstick to rough bone base; No eye or wing details on bird
Bird
Polished black stone; Eyes detailed with sunburst effect (knife cut); Two faults on back and two faults on right wing filled in with black substance by carver
Swimming Bird
Walking Man
Cream coloured antler man, chest and legs darker in colour; Beige coloured base
Animal (with Crested Cheeks)
Grey stone; Crested cheeks; Rear left flank filled in with yellow putty
Caribou
Dark grey unpolished stone; Surface covered with sandpaper scratches; Drill holes for left antler; No drill hole for right antler
Two Women Starting Fire
(a): dark grey stone; (b): dark grey stone with green cast; Wooden block and drill
Woman with Child
Black stone with fine green-cream veins; Surface covered with fine sandpaper scratches
Flying Bird, Over Base
Whitish antler body; Wings- darkened Whalebone with green cast; Antler inset in front of set-in wings; Inset stone eyes
Walking Woman
Walking woman. Cream coloured antler woman on brown antler base; Two holes for rear foot, neither fit; File cut 1 cm into base
Mother and Child
Standing mother and child. Grey stone; Skin line drawn through drill hole - two on either side of neck, two under arms
Test of Strength
Grey stone with cream-green veins; No eye details; Only two outside legs detailed
Swimming Female Caribou
Grey soapstone with thin cream-green veins running lengthwise; File marks visible on neck
Sled
White, polished antler; Very carefully constructed; Pieces tied together with one continuous sinew line; Pith of antler visible on inside of runners and bottom of crossbar
Muskox Facing Dog
Muskox & base: blue-grey-green slate with cream markings especially prominent on sides of muskox; Dog: Greenish cream with green and caramel coloured mark on top of back; Muskox carved as part of base; Dog pegged to base and has inset grey stone eyes
Man Dragging Reluctant Wife?
Very light green slate with cream markings and prominent cream-grey mark on back of woman's head
Test of Strength
Mottled light grey-green and cream slate; Thin rust coloured veins on boots on one side; Contest consists of one man trying to pull the other off balance, using hands, keeping legs straight
Polar Bear
Grey-olive green slate; Drilled ear holes and nostrils; Three gouged circles on each paw; Four ivory teeth
Flying Goose
Grey-olive green stone bird and base; Wooden peg; V shaped knife cuts on tail
Bear Standing on Bearded Seal
Bear standing on a bearded seal. Bear is grey-olive slate with dark diagonal striations; Snout is dark charcoal grey; Four ivory teeth and four claws on each foot; Bear's front paws are pegged with wooden pegs to back of seal; Seal is colour of dark striations on bear; Four claws detailed on each flipper; Two knife cuts under snout
Bird on Base with Bear
Greenish black stone bear; Base is striated olive grey; Bird is striated olive grey with black ring around head; Wooden pegs
Bird Sitting on Bear's Back
Grey-olive striated slate; Diamond shaped markings on bird's forehead; Underside of left wing slightly indented; Four claws on each of bear's feet; Wood pegs
Bird about to Eat Another Bird
Grey-olive stone, bird on its back and head of larger bird darker in colour; Legs of smaller bird scratched onto surface; Both have yellow outlined eyes; Wooden peg
Bird
Grey-olive stone striated lengthwise; File mark on centre tail section; 'Dorset-like flat faced swimming bird ... crooked nose-like beak' (J. Twomey)
Standing Hawk
Very light khaki green stone; Four claws on each foot; Yellow circle and dot eyes incised into surface
Swimming Bird
Top and left side of bird are black stone; Lower half and right side are grey-olive stone
Swimming Bird
Grey-olive stone; Surface covered with fine sandpaper scratches; Left and right back of neck polished
Swimming Bird
Olive grey stone with chevron shaped darker striations; Subtle angular indentation on right side; Right side wider than left
Diving Bird on Base
Grey-olive stone wedge shaped base; Grey-olive and black stone bird; Two small drill holes and one large hole on bottom; Wooden peg
Gulls Mobbing Owls
Base is olive grey stone; Birds are very light khaki green with tiny grey and white speckles
Woman Fishing
Base is olive-grey stone with white striations on top and bottom and carved hole off centre; Arctic char attached to base; Man is light khaki green stone, darker on back; Game bag is khaki green with long white incision on left side
Hawk with Open Mouth
Charcoal and olive striated stone; Left arm and claw olive coloured; Tongue visible inside beak
Flying Owl
Dark grey-green stone base; Dark grey-green stone owl with long white veins on back and across wings; Wooden peg
Goose with Curved Neck Swimming
Charcoal green coloured stone; Dark charcoal ring on left wing
Flying Owl
Base is blue, green, grey stone; Owl is blue, green, grey stone with white vein across back wings; Charcoal diagonal line across back wings; Charcoal diagonal line across right wing and tail on top and bottom of bird; Detailed feathers on wing and tail; Tail down; Wooden peg
Bird in Flight
Bird in flight. Base is grey green stone with black curve at top of base; Owl is light khaki green with five white veins on back; Detailed feathers on wings and tail; Tail and tip grooved; Wings straight out; Wooden peg
Flying Owl
Cylindrical base is light grey-green stone; Flying owl is light grey-green stone with ten white vein marks on back; Detail of feathers on wings and tail; Incised dots on each side of beak; Wooden peg
Bird in Flight
Base is charcoal-olive coloured stone with white vein mark; Bird is charcoal - olive coloured stone with diagonal black lines
Inquisitive Bird
Grey olive stone with darker lines on right side of wing; Groove up lower back to represent splitting of feathers
Canada Goose
Grey-olive and dark grey striated slate; Dark grey oval mark on right side of chest
Sculpin
Sculpin fish. Grey-olive slate with grey tones on left side; Thin vein around tail in front of rear flipper; Fins carved out on bottom
Swimming Hawk
Grey-olive stone with dark grey veining on left side bounded by grey linear striations running lengthwise; Twelve feathers incised on tail
Swimming Bird
Unpolished grey-olive stone with dark grey striation around bottom; Five indentations on tail
Swimming Loon
Dark grey stone with fine olive striations running lengthwise; Fourteen lines incised on tail
Swimming Bird
Unpolished grey-olive stone; Tiny white mark on left wing; Four carved indentations on tail
Man Spearing Seal
Man holding harpoon, standing on base over seal. Dark grey stone base; Man is dark grey stone with green cast and holds wooden harpoon with sealskin line; Grey-olive stone seal
Bird over Walrus
Grey-olive stone bird with dark grey mark on left wing tip; Indentation on chest in front of peg hole; Dark grey-olive stone walrus with ivory tusks
Bird in Flight
Striated grey-olive and dark grey stone bird with open mouth; Base is dark grey-olive stone with six-sides and two rounded corners
Swimming Duck
Black and grey-olive striated stone; Extremely large flat bill, opening detailed on underside
Swimming Loon
Unpolished grey-olive body and polished black stone head carved from one piece of stone
Swimming Bird
Dark grey olive stone; Tiny incised circular eyes with red colouring (ink ?)
Man Hauling Seal
Black stone man with large grey-olive area on front of carving; Grey-olive stone seal with grey striations and thin gold veins; Sealskin thong with wooden peg
Sitting Canada Goose
Grey-olive slate with dark grey striations on left side and dark grey area on left wing; Circle and dot eyes
Standing Owl
Grey-olive slate; Surface completely covered with fine sandpaper scratches, therefore stone appears greyer; Circle and dot eyes
Canada Goose in Flight
Canada Goose in flight. Bird is on regular base. Dark grey-olive stone base with darker vertical striations; Grey-olive stone bird with circle and dot eyes; Long and graceful
Owl Looking Behind Himself
Grey-olive stone; Tiny scratches on sides of bill; Yellow circle and dot eyes
Flying Owl
Base is grey-olive slate; Owl is grey-olive slate; Bird landing, wings outspread and curved downward; Nine concave cuts on left wing, ten on right wing; Circle and dot eyes
Bird
Grey-olive and dark grey striated stone; Circle and dot eyes; Tiny scratches on sides of beak
Bird Looking Left
Striated black and grey olive stone; Light vein around head and on left side
Swimming Loon
Dark grey-olive slate with lighter striations; Swimming loon; Circle and dot eyes
Crawling Woman with Child
Crawling woman with child underneath her at front. Lengthwise striated stone; black on right side to grey-olive on left
Owl Watching Owl
Base is grey-olive and black striated stone; Bird (b) is grey-olive and grey striated stone; Bird (c) is dark grey-olive stone; Three wooden pegs
Woman Preparing Food
Grey-olive and black striated stone; Black area over woman's face and left front; Baby's head in back of amautee; Woman kneels in front of pot which is in front of a lamp
Man Spearing Partially Submerged Bear
Grey-olive and black striated stone base; Bear is carved as part of base; Man is of similar stone with prominent lengthwise black and cream striations; Ivory harpoon with sealskin line
Mother and Child
Dark grey-olive stone, darker on left side; Mother is sitting with baby in hood at front
Woman Preparing Food
Woman seated on base with cooking implements spread in front of her. All pieces grey-olive slate; Woman has drill holes through hands; Rectangular pot (?); Cylindrical pot (?); Oval pot (?) holding ulu and spear (?); Oil lamp; All on rectangular base
Swimming Canada Goose
Grey-olive stone with charcoal coloured striation completely around bird close to bottom
Elongated Seal
Highly polished striated grey and grey-olive slate; Seven whiskers scratched on each side of nose
Angry Goose
Grey-olive slate; Very fine sandpaper scratches overall; Two charcoal coloured marks on back
Head of Man
Highly polished, except face, mottled grey-olive and grey slate; Prominent striation on left side
Standing Owl
Grey slate, finely striated with lighter lines; Highly polished except under belly and tail
Animated Walrus
Light grey-olive mottled stone; Left rear flipper tucked under; Animated, swimming with head raised out of water
Female Narwhal
Mottled olive-grey slate; Line scratched to represent mouth; Light yellow flaw on bottom; Two drilled breathing holes on top of head
Swimming Hawk
Mottled olive grey stone with charcoal striations; Right wing has double charcoal outline with two angular marks inside of same darker colour
Swimming Bird
Unpolished grey-olive stone with fine sandpaper scratches over surface therefore appears lighter; Cream coloured marks
Walrus Resting on Side
Gradations of khaki green and charcoal striated slate walrus with prominent striation around upper body
Walrus Resting on Side
Highly polished charcoal and grey striated stone walrus; Charcoal oval mark on back & front
Hawk and Bird
Light khaki green slate hawk and bird; Bird in flight pegged with wooden peg to bird head; Yellow circle and dot eyes on hawk
Walrus
Grey-olive and charcoal striated slate walrus with wide striations on front; Ivory tusks
Canada Goose
Light khaki green slate canada goose; Both wings are represented by a single form
Bird with Incised Feathers
Grey-olive slate bird with charcoal mark on right front; Feathers are incised
Sea Urchins
Base: Grey-olive slate with cream vein on side of missing urchin; all urchins basically the same colour as base except for one urchin which is dark green
Bird
Dark olive-grey stone bird with cream marking under and over beak and on back charcoal marks on back
Walrus
Khaki green stone with cream veins on left side of back and middle of back; Circle and dot eyes
Mother and Child
Standing mother and child. Grey-olive stone; Charcoal circle and striations on back; Child's hair and pupils of eyes darkened
Hawk
Grey-olive slate hawk. 3 grooves on wing tips covered with incised c's representing feathers. Head is large and round; Thin cream veins in stone
Nesting Tern
Grey-olive slate tern; Yellow vein on right side of base; Circle and dot eyes; Wings spread out and groomed
Bird (Cockatoo)
Grey-olive slate cockatoo type bird; Crest on head; Curved beak; tail curved under
Swimming Duck
Grey-olive slate duck; Body is long and tail is curved with 3 deep grooves on each side of tail
Swimming Bird
Light grey-olive slate bird; right wing bent over back; Back wing tips grooved
Man Inflating Avataq (Seal Skin Float)
Man inflating seal skin float (avataq). Dark grey-olive slate man inflating seal skin float; 3 oval marks on left side and one on right side
Gull and Nest
Gull perched on edge of nest over eggs. Light khaki coloured bird and 3 eggs glued to nest; Black slate base
Swimming Duck
Black and grey-olive striated stone; Front half of body basically black, rear half basically grey-olive; Large white double ring on right front; Feathers detailed, line around bill
Canada Goose
Mottled light and medium grey-olive slate goose; Goose is very large and fat with head and beak pointing upwards; Chin is white
Swimming Canada Goose
Finely striated olive-grey slate canada goose; Head turned slightly left and neck is curved
Bird Looking Up
Striated grey slate bird; Striations are lengthwise on bird; Yellow circle & dot eyes
Bust of Woman
Grey-olive slate bust of a woman; Thin charcoal striations overhead (ear to ear)
Bear's Head Emerging from Igloo
Grey-olvie slate bear's head; Black inset eyes, complicated construction; Entrance to igloo at at end, opposite to bear's head; 3 ivory pegs on each side, plus chimney; Chimney carved separately from igloo
Flying Hawk
Grey-olive slate hawk; Top of bird is darker than bottom; Bird has deep incised marks
(Elongated) Swimming Duck
Dull grey-olive slate duck; Circle and dot eyes; Body of duck is elongated
Hawk
Light grey-olive slate bird with darker mark on left side of chest; Dark grey-olive 6 sided base; Wood peg
Bear
Dull grey-olive slate bear; Light striations run lengthwise; Head is down and bear is torpedo shaped
Standing Hawk
Highly polished grey-olive slate hawk; Greyer on right side of chest; Wings and feather details finely carved on back; Wings are spread; Phoenix-like bird
Owl in Courtship
Dark grey-olive & charcoal slate owl with 2 prominent white veins; 16 knife scratches on tail ; Wings spread
Perched Owls
Grey olive slate birds on wood posts; Unpolished grey slate base; One owl has head turned to right; Other owl has wings spread
Flock of Birds
Flock of birds. Chevron shaped dark grey-olive slate base; Birds are grey- olive and black slate standing on stained wood poles
Standing Bird
Dark grey-olive slate bird on right side; Striation ranges to charcoal on left side; Large circle dot eyes
Owl Looking Over its Shoulder
Grey-olive slate; Three thin cream striations running lengthwise
Seal on Side
Striated charcoal & olive-grey stone; Light olive-grey on belly; Tiny c scratches in five lines on back
Resting Canada Goose
Blackish green slate goose; File cuts still visible between wings and body
Resting Canada Goose
Grey-olive slate goose with thin charcoal ring around back and neck
Swimming Bird
Grey-olive slate bird; Prominent rings (charcoal & light olive) on left side
Standing Duck
Grey-olive striated slate; Charcoal ring on left rear back; Numerous grey marks on chest and left side
Bird with Flapping Wings
Striated grey slate bird with flapping wings; 5 concave marks on tail
Swimming Loon
Charcoal slate loon; Tiny scratches (representing feathers) over entire surface; A deep groove in centre indicates wings
Owl Attacking Goose
Owl attacking goose. Striated charcoal & grey-olive slate bird; Owl is black slate; Owl underside not as highly polished as top; Notched wings and tail; Wood peg holding bird to owl
Great Cormorant
Light khaki green with string-like charcoal line on left wing and back; Five long curved grooves on each wing; Cream coloured veins on right side of neck; Incised dots for nostrils
Bird About to Land
Light grey, olive green stone with cream vein on bottom of left wing; Coffin - like base
Flying Bird
Grey, olive green stone with cream vein on side of base; Bird has grooved wings and tail; Bottom unpolished
Swimming Duck
Grey-olive green stone with prominent black stripes down head, neck, and back
Loon
Two grooves on tail; Dark grey, olive stone with charcoal vertical lines throughout; Cream vein on left wing
Duck
Grey and black stone with curved black lines on head, back and tail; Vertical dark lines on neck; Slightly grooved wings
The Murder of a Dwarf
Two figures standing on a base facing each other. The taller figure holds a harpoon aimed at the smaller figure. Base is grey-olive stone with black line on top and bottom; Man is grey stone with carved out face and incised outline of boots and coat cuffs; Man holds spear with wooden shaft, ivory tip, and skin line; Midget is grey-olive stone and has incised facial features; Wooden
Walrus
Rough unpolished grey and charcoal stone; Walrus, lying on left side; Incised gouges mark flippers; Very crudely carved
Bird
Highly polished bright mottled green serpentine; Bird has scratched single circle eyes; Eleven parallel lines cut into each wing, eight in tail; Tail section above feathers is not as finely polished as the rest of the surface
Hawk
Polished black serpentine with cream markings; Deeply incised almond shaped eyes; Each foot has claws represented by V shaped cut
Howling Bear
Highly polished, black and green mottled serpentine; Bear's mouth is open, tongue is indicated; Incised almond shaped eyes; Bear's legs are just suggested; Head and neck section are disproportionately large
Owl
Highly polished serpentine; Bird is bright light green on back and blackish green on front, division between colours is distinct and runs from the back of the right leg, diagonally up back, over left wing and down to back of left leg; There is also a 1.5 cm diagonal line on back and belly, roughly perpendicular to division; Three claws; back-toe on each foot is indicated
Bird
Unpolished grey-black dull surfaced stone; Bird has incised circle eyes and 4 claws indicated on each foot, birds stands on feet, but tips backward
Sea Spirit
Highly polished light and dark green serpentine with tiny black spots; 3 fins on tail, 5 claws on each of front feet; Incised dot pattern on 'snout'
Seabeast; Bird/Seal
Polished green serpentine with yellow marks on left side, beak is open, right flipper turns up, left flipper is at side; Creature does not balance
Woman Holding Three Puppies
Woman holding three puppies in her arms. Highly polished light green and black mottled serpentine; One animal's head is between her arms; One animal faces backwards, under her left hand; the other faces downwards from under her right hand; Woman's amautik hood is over to right side
Seal
Bright light and dark green serpentine, highly polished surface; Seal has incised almond shaped eyes and incised dot ear holes; Seal balances perfectly on one spot of belly (spins around)
Sculpin
Highly polished, bright and medium green serpentine; Tail section is bright green, head section is khaki green and navy charcoal; Fish has incised circle eyes; Mouth is closed, curves downward
Dog Spirit
Highly polished green serpentine; Right side has lighter yellow areas; Animal has very large eyes and curved point on top of head
Fish
Highly polished green and yellow serpentine; Yellow areas on both sides of body; Shoe polish has been rubbed into incised lines on fins, mouth, gills, eyes; Fish has short body and high spiny back fin; Shoe polish is visible between lower fins on belly
Caterpillar/Seal
Bright green highly polished stone; Creature has seal head and front flippers and a 10 - segmented body; Base is fully carved
Head of Dog
Head of dog. Black stone (dull polish) with beige marking and file marks over surface; Dog has mouth open, tongue is curved upwards and lower teeth are indicated
Kneeling Woman
Polished green and charcoal mottled serpentine; Woman has amautik hood down, hands tucked into opposite sleeves; She is frowning; File marks visible on back of hood and on hair area; This and facial features are the only details; Bottom left unfinished
Ptarmigan
Polished green and black mottled serpentine; Bird has incised oval shaped eyes; 3 toes are indicated on each foot
Spirit
Spirit. Polished, dark green and black finely grained serpentine; Beast has bird's beak, 2 horns, 2 wings, 5 spines on back and sculpin ? head on opposite end; Feet have five claws and one rear toe; Eyes are an incised circle within an incised circle
Whale
Polished green and black speckled stone, colour on tail section is finer grained; Whole curves to right side flippers flip upwards; Two large concave areas (unfinished) on bottom
Spirit Pulling Hair
Polished green and charcoal mottled stone; Spirit (torso only) has right arm raised, stretched out hair; Figure has no left arm has extremely large eyes and bird's beak; N-shaped cut (viewed from behind) separates head and hair
Two Headed Spirit
Polished bright green mottled stone; Man's face has mouth open and teeth indicated; Two gouges on top of man's 'neck section', like whale breathing holes; Bear has tongue stuck out and unusual expression in eyes
Man's Face
Mottled beige and dull green stone with tiny red marks; Face is in low relief; Form is gently rounded
Owl
Polished black and black/green serpentine with cream coloured veins and marks; Circle eyes have tiny incised line markings just inside circumference
Sea Horse Spirit
Dull khaki green serpentine polished surface; Darkened with shoepolish Incised almond shaped eyes; Form is extremely angular
Seal
Unpolished grey green stone with tiny reddish particles throughout; Seal has elongated snout; Incised almond shaped eyes
Sea Beast
Polished bright coloured light and dark green serpentine; Creature has elongated snout and incised almond shaped eyes; Body form is somewhat seal-like
Spirit
Spirit. Highly polished bright light and dark green serpentine with yellow green markings (especially on right side of head); piece is carved from a flat slab; Hooves are detailed on bottoms; Beast has protruding almond shaped eyes and 2 fangs at tip of pointed mouth
Bird
Highly polished dark green serpentine with cream and yellow green markings on back of piece; Bird is carved on base standing on one leg with other leg swung upwards; Wing shape is represented differently on back of carving, than on front
Owl
Polished bright green and black speckled serpentine; Owl has wings outstretched, incised circle eyes
Walrus
Green serpentine with bluish silver veins and yellowish marking on right side of walrus; Tiny incised eyes; Shallow knife cuts to represent whiskers
Owl
Dark green highly polished serpentine with bright light green patches; Navy charcoal mottling on entire surface; Incised circle and and relief dot eyes; Triangular shaped beak
Hawk
Dark green serpentine with bright green patches; White mottling on chest; Almond incised eyes
Bird
Dark green and bright light green serpentine; Navy charcoal veins; White ring around neck; Incised circle eyes; Mouth carved slightly opened; Ripples carved into stone on wings
Puffin
Dark green and bright light green serpentine; Navy charcoal veins ;Top of head bright light green; File markings on beak, chest and near wings
Bird
Dark green and khaki serpentine; Bright green marking on back of neck and left back wing; Bird stands on one leg
Incised Walrus Tusk
Cream Coloured ivory tusk with incised figures and animals which have coloured pen inside them; Dark green serpentine base, navy charcoal veins, cream and light green veins
Seated Bird
Charcoal stone; Deep incised V marks on back of bird representing wings; Three carved claws on each foot
Winged Head
Head with wings emerging from each side. Polished bright and medium green stone; Figure has face on front , part down center and bird's wings and tail (man's hair ?) at back; Form of sculpture is very simple, only details are features and incised dots in centre of eyes
Bear
Polished bright green serpentine bear; Very plain shallow gouged features on bear's face
Head with wings
Dull polished green and bright green serpentine; Creature has large head (almost no body) and tail; Wings are both notched in four places to represent feathers; Right wing is much larger than left
Hawk
Rough finished black/green serpentine with beige and grey marks over entire surface and grey strip (approx 5 cm) down chest; Wings are not fully separated; 3 claws are indicated on each foot
Double Headed Sea Creature
Black green serpentine; Larger head has incised lines on nose area and scratch marks around neck and on top of head; Both lines and scratches meet in point between eyes; only 3 feet are detailed
Walking Bird
Polished bright light and medium green serpentine; Eyes are incised dots with shallow incised circle
Owl
Polished black stone bird with head turned to left and gouged eyes; Six claws are indicated on pedestal-like feet
Walrus
Black stone, not highly polished; Drilled eyes, nostrils and holes for tusks; Walrus has upturned front flippers; Left rear flipper is stretched out; Piece has an unfinished bottom
Bear
Seated bear with limbs outstretched. Dark green polished serpentine with bright light green veins and patches; Left side of bear has a white vein by its shoulder
Bird/seal/whale spirit
Unpolished green and cream mottled serpentine, with cream and yellow vein around top of head and back; Tiny veins around beak tip; Prominent cream coloured (natural) faults on back
Seal on Side
Green (bright and medium) serpentine with grey-navy marks; Seal rests on left side with tail section uplifted and rear flippers cupped; Seal has shallow 'gouged' or incised eyes, nostrils and mouth
Seal on Side
Dark green polished serpentine with light green mark on back of seal's head; Seal has shallow 'gouged' eyes; It has very sensitively represented tail flippers which are joined
Owl Wings Spread
Highly polished dull green stone; Bird has double incised circle eyes; 7 deeply incised lines represent claw divisions
Walrus Head
Veining on light green serpentine runs vertically; Walrus has gouged eyes and nostrils; Tusk holes are drilled
Walrus Head
Stone is burgundy, blue-green and cream in colour; Walrus has shallow gouged eyes and nostrils
Bird on Base
Dark and bright green mottled and polished serpentine; Navy-charcoal vein along back of bird; Base is chipped underneath; Almond shaped eyes
Caribou Resting
Dark and bright light green serpentine; Black dots on back; TTwo black marks between eyes; Right leg has white flaws on it; Front hooves are carved under
Four Animals on base
Dark and bright light green serpentine; No eyes on any of the animals
Bird's Head
Dark green polished serpentine; Pale green patch over left eye; Pale green vein on bottom right side of neck
Bird
Green polished serpentine with white veins; Head and neck are dark green; Almond shaped eyes; Incision mark's on wings representing feathers; Hooked beak
Bird
Charcoal stone with khaki green and cream mottling; Almond shaped eyes; Incision marks on wings representing feathers; Hooked beak
Bear Climbing onto the Ice
Dark green polished serpentine with bright green patches across back and shoulders; Black dots on surface; Green veins on left side of bear
Seal
Dark green polished serpentine with cream patch on head, tail and in between shoulders; Flippers are carved up
Two Bears Swimming Together
Dark green serpentine with cream veins; Very jagged rock; Crudely carved; The first bear's paws and ears are very large
Owl
Black and grey polished stone; Incised double circle and dot eyes; Owl has massive (roughly) plane sided volumes; Left foot indicated by 3 claws
Engraved Antler on base
T-shaped antler with engraved rabbit, ptarmigan and goose on polished side; File marks visible on reverse side; Polished green and navy stone base
Owl
Bright, medium and dark green, highly polished serpentine; Owl has incised circle eyes and inverted V shaped mouth; 5 claws indicated on each foot
Owl, Wings Spread
Polished blackish stone owl with grey speckles; Owl has deeply incised circle eyes and four claws indicated on each foot
Owl
Polished light and dark green serpentine finely grained, especially on back and tail area; Grain in stone runs lengthwise; Two feet; Oval incised eyes and inverted V mouth; Flat topped head and rounded body
Owl; Owl in Flight
Grey/black stone with slightly polished surface; Two incised lines indicate separation between wings and back; 3 claws indicated on each foot; Incised circle eyes
Seated Man
Roughly finished blackish grey stone man with tiny oval incised eyes; Man is touching his toes; Roughly carved piece
Narwhale
Polished bright and dark green stone spiral ivory tusk: Straight body with tail flipper slightly raised; Eyes not indicated
Bird, Wings Spread
Light green polished serpentine bird with three claws on each foot; Light coloured marks on left foot, back of left wing and left wing tip
Whale
Light green and cream serpentine whale; Tiny incised dot eyes; Body curves to life
Walrus
Green serpentine with black and light green marks; Incised slanted (diagonal) line eyes; Incised circle eyes; Flippers are detailed on bottom, but not on top
Seal/human
Tan-brown and green mottled stone with red veins; Red round vein on left cheek; Almond incised eyes
Bear's Head with Bear and Rabbit
Dark and bright green serpentine; Navy-charcoal mottling and veins on entire surface; Cream veins across both bears heads; One entire bear is carved on top of large bear's head; Larger bear has mouth opened with ivory teeth showing; Rabbit is carved in bas relief on the back of the large bear's head
Sea Dog Spirit
Dark green and bright green mottled serpentine; Incised circular eyes; Creature has dog's head and whale's tail and flipper
Lying Bird
Bright light green serpentine with dark green colouring on back and legs; White mottling on tail; Almond incised eyes; Bird is flat; Incised grooves indicate feathers
Bird
Dark charcoal green serpentine with white vein across left side of bird; Green dot on nose; Rust and green veins on back, chest and on top of head; Total of 4 incised lines on left side, 5 on right to indicate wings
Double Owls
Two-sided owl. Dark green serpentine with light green mottling; Black dots on legs feet, head and wings; Configuration and pose of owl is similar on both sides; Incised circular eyes
Standing Owl, Wings Spread
Light green serpentine with yellow mottling and veins; Incised circular eyes
Spirit
Polished green, bright light green and black stone; Spirit has dog's muzzle and large circular eyes (eyeballs are incised and convex); It has one front leg and ridge (arm? back ridge? hair?) running down left side
Dog Spirit
Black-grey stone dog-like creature with proportionally large head; Extremely long snout or nose; Incised circular eyes with convex eyeballs
Beast
Polished blackish stone with several tiny reddish veins and numerous beige-grey veins; Beast has proportional large head and incised circular eyes; Mouth is formed by saw cut and one (only) back and front leg indicated
Bird, Wings Spread (Standing)
Bright green polished stone, bird stands with wing outstretched and head turned to left; Circular incised eyes have convex eyeballs
Walrus
Polished dark green and black stone with light yellow green area on (front) tip of left front flipper; Walrus has both front and rear flippers outstretched and stands upright on rear flippers; Mouth is open
Standing Owl
Polished ivory coloured marble standing owl with long tail, incised circle eyes; No wings indicated
Kneeling Caribou
Polished green serpentine caribou; Hooves and belly are carved in detail (on bottom)
Bird
Highly polished bright light green and blackish serpentine; Bird has wedge shaped beak (side view)
Standing Caribou Cow
Polished green serpentine with black speckles over surface; Nose is lighter yellow green
Muskox/Walrus
Polished light green and yellow green serpentine; Lines scratched on snout to represent whiskers; Incised almond shaped eyes; Beast has 2 pairs of horns
Man with Harnessed Dog
Polished dark green and light (bright) green serpentine man and dog; Man is walking with right foot forward; Dog has left feet forward and tail curved forward; Man has antler tool in right hand ; Harpoon of antler; Dog wears sealskin harness
Fish and Bird; Spirit
Medium green serpentine with bright light green and black; Roughly incised circle and dot eyes; Bird's right eye is carved in 2 places; Surface completely covered with file scratches
Merman Copulating with Walrus
Grey-black stone with fine beige mottling; Both hold each other with their right arm or flipper and touch each other's face with the other arm or flipper
Spirit
Rough surfaced, blackish stone with tiny beige marks; Beast has rear legs pulled up to body and hands joined together, possibly holding something; Pointed cap or hair on head that points down on forehead
Hawk
Grey and charcoal vertically striated stone hawks; Incised lines detail feathers; Incised (convex) eyes and open beak; Base is left rough
Walrus Spirit
Polished bright green and black mottled stone; Beast has 4 flippers and 2 arms; It has open mouth and threatening posture; Eyes are very finely modelled
Walrus
Black green stone, light yellow- green on tail flippers; Right rear flipper is turned outwards and rests on its edge; Eyes are finely modelled
Bear/Walrus Spirit
Black-green polished serpentine; Creature has seal flippers; Right rear flipper is turned up and against its body; Long tongue is extended; Eyes are finely modeled
Mother and Child
Polished bright yellow green and medium green serpentine with small black marks; Kneeling mother, with braids down back, holds a child in front of her, with her mittened hands
Bird in Flight
Polished green and yellow green serpentine; Bird has four large claws on each 'fore' leg; Six tail feathers are indicated
Standing Woman
Blackish stone with tiny beige marks; Woman has finely modelled features; Left arm is bent at elbow back to her body
Growling Lion
Khaki green serpentine with darker green markings on legs and arms; Light green patch on left side of lion's mane; Tail is carved to left side of lion; Lion is up on its haunches, fore legs poised
Walrus with Engraved Tusk
Walrus with engraved tusk in its back. Walrus is dark green serpentine with cream veins and mottling; Also light green mottling on left side of walrus. Animals are engraved on surface of tusk and darkened with brown pen
Dancing Spirit
Green serpentine with light green patches; Cream vein across nose ; Black dots on back and front of carving; Almond incised eyes
Polar Bear Holding Seal
Polar bear holding seal. Khaki green serpentine with darker green patches; White veins on back of creature; Very tender and elegant carving
Sea Spirit
Highly polished dark green serpentine with light bright green patches; Black dots on entire surface; Sits on stomach or on its side
Seal
Dark and light green serpentine; Black mottling on front and back; Seal is sitting on left side; Saw cut separates hind flippers
Fish
Khaki green serpentine with light green patches; Black dots on left side of face and right side of body
Human Head
Green serpentine with light green patches; Black dots on entire surface; Large almond incised eyes; Head rests on neck piece in the back and front
Dog-like Spirit Snarling
Polished green serpentine; Cream veins on face, head, and neck; Drill hole on right shoulder of dog; Long curved ears; Left foot has four toes
Fish
Polished khaki green serpentine; Bright green patches; White veins on right eye and on back
Standing Seal
Polished khaki green serpentine with light green patches; Rust vein across chest; Cream veins on right leg; Bright green patch on back of left leg and right arm
Owl
Green and black polished serpentine with beige marks on bottom; Owl has cat-like appearance; 4 claws on left foot and 5 on right; Owl has angular lizard-like body and tail sections
Mother and Child
Standing woman with child in amautik hood. Polished charcoal serpentine with green veins; Sandpaper markings on front neck and back of woman; Baby's left arm is carved to hood
Bird
Green and charcoal polished serpentine; Deep grooves representing wings; Rust patch under tail
Bird
Green polished serpentine; Cream and bright green veins on entire surface; Darker green patch on tail of bird; Circle and dot eyes; Proportionately large feet
Standing Bear
Khaki polished serpentine; Darker green mottling all over piece; No detail on bears feet and paws; Bright green veins on right ear and cheek
Fish
Khaki polished serpentine; Two bright green vertical strips on tail; Black dots on tail, face and body of fish; Incised almond eyes, thin, and flat on both sides
Two Headed Creature
Green polished serpentine; Cream horizontal veins across faces of animal and bird; Black dots on various parts of carving
Taleelayuk
Bright green and dark green serpentine with tiny black marks; Merman holds his tail fin in his left hand; HIs mouth is open and teeth are detailed; Fingers are not represented on the hands
Bear and Raven Spirit Fighting over Fish
Bear and Raven Spirit fighting over fish. Highly polished bright and dark green serpentine; Sculpture stands on right feet of bear and raven; Unpolished beige coloured marks on juncture between bear's left leg and raven's right leg
Hawk
Hawk. Charcoal black highly polished stone; Stone is lighter charcoal on left side; Cream veins on entire surface; Khaki colouring on head, front legs and sides; Incised almond eyes with file markings; Beak is joined (carved) to open mouth
Owl
Owl stands upright with right wing at its side and left wing pointed outwards (5 fingers) like hand; Feet have three front toes and one rear toe indicated; Double circle incised eyes. Polished bright light yellow green and medium green serpentine with navy charcoal markings.
Whale
Polished blue-grey-green stone with cream and burgundy marks, especially prominent on top of tail; Whale has slightly upturned flippers and tiny incised oval eyes
Fish (Lake Trout)
Polished mottled stone, beige, blue green and burgundy fish; Fish is finely detailed and has a mouth slit; Two gill slits indicated on each side
Bird on Base
Base is unfinished Tikerak Stone; Peg is glued into base; Bird is polished blue green stone with rust-red coloured veins; Shallow incised almond eye and incised nostril visible on right side, but is partially obscured on left
Bird
Polished green and blue-green stone with burgundy and rust-red marks; Bird has right wing tucked back and left wing slightly extended, no feet are indicated; Tiny incised oval eyes are only details
Bird, Head Turned Backwards
Polished green serpentine with bright yellow green marks on right side and white vein around bottom of body and top of tail; 5 parallel incised lines on each wing; Large feet with four toes on each
Bird
Unpainted plaster or chalk-like substance; Carved white bird with head angled to right; Wings are not indicated; Incised almond eyes
Swimming Bird Looking Right
Highly polished bright green serpentine; Sharply pointed beak that curves downward; Extremely large circle and dot incised eyes; Slender neck and gracefully curved form
Swimming Bird
Highly polished green, light green and navy-charcoal mottled serpentine; Neck is upright and curved backwards; Bird has a long pointed tail, no wing details; Incised circle eyes and incised nostrils
Seabeast
Polished green serpentine, with cream coloured sides and darker (navy-charcoal and green) tail section; Creature has incised eyes and eyebrows and generally bear-like head; Creature has side flippers with 3 claws an and tail flipper with seven incised lines
Whale with Young on its back
Polished green and navy-charcoal serpentine; Whales have large incised dot eyes and gouged almond shaped breathing holes
Dog
Polished black stone with beige mottling; Piece left unpolished on bottom and dog rests his proportionately large head on the base; His legs are extended down the sides of the base; Dog has incised almond shaped eyes
Hawk
Polished bright green and black mottled serpentine; Hawk has feet apart, wings spread and head turned to right; 3 claws indicated on each foot; Incised curved lines on the back of each wing and 12 incised straight lines on back of tail; Nail driven into bottom of left foot
Three-Headed Spirit
Spirit is balanced on two feet and dog's nose; It has two bird's heads that touch at the back of the head with a hollowed oval hole between; Wings and tail are notched. Stone is polished bright and dark green serpentine
Nesting Bird
Polished grey-green and navy-charcoal mottled serpentine with bright yellow-green mark on back of left wing; Wings are partially outstretched and have 3 parallel lines on each; 7 grooves on tail; Bird has incised almond shaped eyes
Hawk
Highly polished black-green serpentine; Bird has food (?) held in beak and wings are behind his back
Monster Bird
Polished bright green and black serpentine especially light yellow green on back; Wings are tucked in back and have incised lines representing feathers, mouth is formed by a saw cut; Bird has two webbed feet in front of chest and extremely long neck
Seal
Polished green bright green and navy charcoal serpentine; Fat, short bodied seal has large head with incised almond shaped eyes and incised dot whiskers; 11 claws detailed on tail section, carved as one piece
Seal
Polished light green and yellow green serpentine seal with black on head; Can rest on either side, back or belly; Incised almond shaped eyes with incised dot
Seal/Duck Seabeast
Polished finely mottled green and charcoal serpentine; Creature has seal head, 2 seal flippers and duck's head at opposite end; Roughly incised oval eyes; Creature rests on 'back' or left flipper
Beluga Whale
Polished charcoal and green serpentine; Whale has long narrow snout and proportionally large side flippers; Incised oval eyes and 2 breathing holes on top
Bear Spirit
Blackish stone dog with thin spine on back; Spirit's back legs have no paws (one flipper) front feet have 3 claws on each; Dog's mouth is open; Stone is flawed on right side
Bird
Green serpentine with cream veins on back, head and right leg of bird; Cream bruise on left wing; Black dots on front and black veins on back; Incised circular eyes; File marks in between feet
Kitten
Charcoal serpentine with bright green patches on head, chest and left and right paws of kitten; Cream veins on back of carving; Almond incised eyes; Grooved claws
Seal/Bird
Khaki green serpentine with some bright green speckles on back and front; Black mottling on back and front of piece; Fingers are carved in detail
Bird
Charcoal looking stone (burgundy and khaki mottled stone); Pale green veins on chest and back of bird; Incised dot eyes
Seal
Green and black mottled serpentine; Cream and pale green veins; V- shaped nostrils; Left flipper is carved (attached) to side of seal; File marks on bottom of carving; Deep dot eyes
Seal
Bright green serpentine; Yellow head and neck; Brownish markings on tail and under chest; Grey and white veins on face
Bird
Cram and black mottled stone; Khaki green veins on neck and chest of bird; Brownish colouring along back; Deep incised eyes; Some small deposits of wax inside eyes; Hole incised on bottom
Bird
Khaki, polished serpentine; Cream and bright light green deposits; Tiny almond incised eyes
Sea Beast
Khaki polished serpentine; Black dots on fin; Cream vein across right side of back and under belly; Tiny almond eyes
Whale on Base
Pale green and charcoal soapstone whale with cream and rust veins; Horizontal slot on top of head (breathing hole); Base is charcoal with cream mottling; Gold deposits on base
Double Headed Composition
Khaki green serpentine; Left side of animal's face is light green and cream; Other side looks like a mask; There are two drill holes for nose and four drill holes for mouth
Bird
Bright green and khaki serpentine; Black deposits on head and back; Two tiny holes for eyes; File marks on face, feet, and bottom
Sea Beast
Khaki green polished serpentine with rust and black veins; Some lighter green deposits on flippers and head; Two dull holes for eyes
Bird
Black serpentine with bright greeen patches on head; Green patches on back; Yellow and white vein on left wing; Tip of tail has pale green and yellow markings
Bird
Khaki serpentine; Bright green patch on chest; Black dot on left side; Very light tiny almond incised eyes
Dog with 3 1/2 Legs
Khaki serpentine; Black dots on entire surface; Light incised almond eyes; White markings under legs
Bird
Bright green and charcoal serpentine; Black dots on one side of bird; Scratched on almond eyes; Cream veins
Bird Nesting / Hiding
Bird is grey colour with black and white sparkles throughout; black vein across lower part of bird, oval incision over head, does not stand by itself; Jaw bone is cream colour with eight holes on bottom for teeth
Antler Incised with Scenes of Daily Life
Base antler is yellow brown, incised with scenes (of hunting, fishing and an igloo) on one side only; Upright antler is cream and brown incised on one side only (with owl and figure)
Whale and Flying Bear Composite Carving
Brownish antler base; Whale and bear cream coloured, both have inset black eyes; Incised dog, flying bear on part B; Bear's teeth on part B are carved antler and set into mouth
Caribou
Yellowed ivory with beige marks (basically in 2 horizontal lines) on right side; Right front leg slightly off ground
Standing Bear with Incised Animals
Cream coloured jawbone; Bear's mouth, eyes, nose and drawings coloured with green dye; Dog on left side, rabbit on right side
Owl Perched on Incised Arch
Cream coloured bone (jawbone); Owl's eyes and beak on right side stained with green dye; Dog, animal, and rabbit on left side stained with green dye; Owl's body pegged to feet with wooden pegs
Carved Tusk on Base
Man's spear carved as separate piece, glued in place; Inset eyes on dog, walrus, man, bird, 2 dogs, man, bird; Base and bottom of ends more porous whalebone; Ivory peg; yellowed ivory tusk
Seal
Cream ivory, darkened mouth; Inset eyes; Beige mark around hind quarters and across belly
Incised antler
Scapula is pinkish beige with cream section in centre, not finely finished or polished
Head
Extremely porous, cream coloured whalebone; Inset eyes are ivory with stone (black) pupils; Large deep hole on back, hole in top of head
Antler with Incised Drawings
Cream coloured antler; Walrus on ice is only drawing dyed with brown; Two hunters, mother and child, caribou, narwhal, bear, goose, 2 seals, fish dyed maroon in colour; Three drilled holes on one side - one filled with peg, wood pegs on either
Bear Spirits
Grey stone; Man's face (with man's head in mouth) carved as an extension of bear’s hind quarters
Two Walking Caribou
Cream and brown antler; Left side of caribou cream coloured; Right side of caribou cream coloured with the exception of the head of the first caribou
Hunter with Dogs and Dead Seal
Base dull grey-blue and lighter grey-green slate joined just in front of dog's; Dog in centre greener than other two; Green stone inset on man's left shoulder; Right arm pegged to body
Seal
Beige whalebone with light brown marks; Veining on right side, less porous area behind right flipper
Animal Plaque Construction
Black balleen plaque: ivory animals on both sides; Whalebone stand with baleen pegs and screw ties
Five Birds on a Base
Cream coloured antler; Large bird has carved and darkened eyes; Small birds have darkened eyes and beaks; Face carved and darkened under largest bird's tail
Mother with Child on Knee
Seated mother holding child. Dark grey stone; Rough surface; Flat sides
Mother and Child
Woman holding child, kneeling on one knee with one leg out in front. Grey stone; Braids scratched with V's (pointing downwards)
Mother Eating
Seated woman eating with child in amautik hood. Black stone with green cast
Standing Woman (with Tool?)
Dark grey stone with yellow cast (stone dust in file cuts); Amautik hood rounded on back, as if it has a baby in it
Standing Man
Dark grey stone with yellow cast (stone dust in sandpaper scratches) ; File cut over head on back of parka; Face faintly scratched on surface
Head of an Eskimo Man
Cream and grey whalebone; Top of head light brown, more porous on top
Man in Kayak
Cream coloured antler kayak; Brown coloured antler man; Face scratched on flattened surface on front of head; Light coloured wood paddle
Man Building Caribou Cache
Kneeling man building caribou cache. Dark grey slab with loose stones glued to top surface; Browned antlers; Light grey stone man; Three small pieces of cloth glued to bottom
Caribou
Cream coloured antler; One knife cut on left side of head; Two knife cuts on right side of head
Gathering Eggs on a Cliff
Grey stone with yellow-green cast (stone dust on surface); Owl's head turned left; One child on each side, one on end
Bear
Grey stone - hind quarters darker grey; Prominent in - cut anus; File cuts visible on bottom of feet; Right foot raised
Man Pulling Kamotik [sled] with Large Fish and Fishing Equipment
Cream antler man and base - pith visible on sides of head and shoulders, under arms and between legs; Top and outside of sled and fish cream coloured - pith visible on underside
Kneeling Mother with Baby
Grey stone with yellowish cast and fine black lines, child faces in the opposite direction from the mother
Woman with Hands on Hips (Baby on Back)
Yellow grey stone with 'sparkled' surface; Darkened eyes, baby's head on back
Man and Bird
Standing figure with bird on a stick attached to chest. Yellowed bone man with darkened eyes and mouth; Cream coloured antler bird with brown belly and darkened eyes
Heads: Man, Woman, Walruses
Black-grey stone; Man and woman carved on 'outside' in relief; Two walrus heads facing 'inside'
Woman and Child
Yellowed whalebone; Bright yellow lichen on left side; Large pores on right side; Back is most unporous section of piece
Faces with Bear
Dark grey stone; Five faces in relief on sides; Bear's head in '3D' on top
Kneeling Woman Holding Qulliq (Lamp)
Black stone with yellow cast; Lump representing baby on back (Amautee hood down)
Faces with Drawing
Blackish stone; Six faces; Dog incised on one side; Two unfinished drawings underneath finished dog
Man
Grey stone with tiny dark grey dots in stone visible on entire surface; Back side is flat plane
Standing Figure
Light grey stone with greenish cast; Man is looking up, thin and long neck; Body mass is made up of six angled (basically vertical) planes
Group of Three
Dark grey stone, fine sandpaper scratches over entire surface, arm-like forms on either side of sculpture; File cut (leg division down centre front
Men and Caribou
Grey stone with yellow cast (stone dust); Scratches over entire surface; one head faces in each of four directions; Stylistically atypical features on faces
Head
Black stone with green cast, darker on upper half; Base is not flat - centre portion cut out in C shape and graduated on back end
Man
Grey stone; Prominent file marks on left side; Form is triangular in shape with apex at lower back so that it appears figure is bending over
Figure
Grey stone; Two graduated cuts under features, defining separation of face from form
Standing Figure
Charcoal grey stone with greenish cast; Piece has fine file marks over surface; Tiny notch on left cheek, left arm; Hood is blowing back; Geometric arms extend from sides
Man
Grey stone, slab like stone with gentle curves; Face on one (narrow) end; File cut to separate face from form
Man, Arms Outstretched
Grey stone with charcoal mottling on surface; Rounded diamond shape
Woman and Child
Black and green stone; Features of second face scratched very faintly on surface (below more obvious face)
Man
Grey stone with tiny black flecks; Slab-like, side view of piece is extremely rectangular in shape
Man
Grey stone; Fine scratches over entire surface; Figure appears to be straining to break out of stone or leaning into wind
Man
Black stone with fine scratches over entire surface; Side view is almost rectangular in shape
Man
Dark grey stone with tiny cream veins; Form curves backwards, graduated to thin vertical shape
Man
Blackish stone with brown flecks, linear definition between arms and body mass cut in with knife
Mother and Child
Abstracted seated mother and child. Grey green stone; Right side slightly concave
Standing Figure
Black stone with green cast; Sandpaper and file scratches visible on surface
Man
Man with left arm raised; Charcoal grey to black stone with cream veins; Scratches over entire surface; Vertical; cone shape cut out of left back
Group of Three
Greenish charcoal stone with numerous tiny indentations (natural) on surface; Tiny scratches over entire surface; Each head faces in a different direction
Man; Man with arms Outstretched
Blackish stone with green cast; Tiny veins on right side
Woman
Rough grey stone with rust coloured deposits on back and left side of head; Black substance inset into eyes; Braids detailed with cross-hatching
Seal
Mottled grey and dark grey stone; V shaped knife cut to detail tail; Drilled ear holes, nostrils and eyes; Knife cuts (6-7) on front flippers
Hunter in Kayak
Cream and grey kayak with pith visible down centre from end to end; Cream and grey antler man, stone seal float, wood paddle, antler spear
Seal
Light grey soapstone with faint cream coloured veins; Four claws on right front flipper; Five claws on left front flipper
Seated Mother and Child
Blackish charcoal stone; Rough pitted surface; Baby's head turned left
Seated Mother and Child
Charcoal stone; Child stands behind mother with its hands on her shoulders
Seated Woman
Rough green and black stone with rust and yellow coloured marks prominent on left back and left knee
Goose
Cream coloured wings, pith on underside is darker in colour; Grey and cream antler body; Cream coloured base with dark grey rings on ends
Bear
Yellow-beige whalebone with grey on top of head and left side; Inset grey stone eyes
Man in Two Moods
Charcoal coloured stone with fine sandpaper scratches over surface ; One face is smiling, the other frowning
Man and Bear
Cream antler with grey markings on surface; Darker grey and yellow pith visible on head and hind quarters of bear; Small branch of antlers on base behind hunter; Metal nails peg bear and man to base
Walking Man
Cream coloued antler with grey markings especially prominent on legs; Knife cut details on eyes, nostrils and teeth
Swimming Caribou
Mottled grey and charcoal stone with tiny brown deposits behind right ear; Cream coloured antler, grey on sides
Face Cluster
Black stone; Seven heads in relief and one face on concave side which has been incised with a knife
Man in Kayak
Cream antler with light brown markings on surface; Dark grey and cream pith showing on each bottom end of kayak; Paddle is dark cream colour with brown mottling throughout
Animal
Rabbit or caribou; Grey stone with sandpaper markings; Tail detailed with knife cuts; cross-shaped incision below tail; Knife cut mouth; Knife cut on belly
Female Caribou
Grey stone with fine scratches on entire surface; Two black veins on right back side of caribou; Black vein across face; Mouth is formed by a knife cut; Incised markings on base of caribou to represent feet
Kneeling Woman with Owl
Charcoal stone with green cast; Woman's hair, which is tied back, and owl have the same surface texture which is made by fine file marks
Mother and Child
Seated mother with child nursing. Charcoal stone; Detailed braids with knife cuts; Amautee hood down
Miniature bow and arrow
Toy bow and arrow; Arrow is made of cream coloured wood; Bow is cream coloured antler inside, outside has dark grey pith showing
Miniature knife
Toy knife; Cream coloured antler with brown and pink markings on surface; Darker pith showing on concave side
Miniature snow knife (pana)
Toy knife; Cream coloured antler with darker coloured pith on one side; Knife cut separating handle from blade on both sides of knife
Man Playing with Husky
Grey green rough stone with scattered black marks; Man is smiling and dog is holding man's mitten in jaw
Mother Nursing Child
Mother nursing child. Grey stone with inset ivory nipples; Long hair curving across right side of back; Back visible because of parka pulled down
Heads and Bird; Heads and Bird on Skull
Caribou skull; Cream coloured caribou skull with faces carved on horn stumps; Separate antler head pegged between faces; Bird represented with wings spread
Owl
Grey stone base; surface covered with fine file marks; Whalebone peg; Yellow cream antler owl with light pinkish grey and green-grey marks
Head
Whitish antler with beige porous area on top of head and on bottom (pith running lengthwise through piece)
Head
Cream coloured antler with grey pith showing on back; Grey oval marking on front of face
Mother and Child
Grey stone with cream coloured veins scattered on surface; Piece is oiled; Child in mother's hood has facial features incised; Carved outline of hood and parka is visible on mother
Woman and Child
Charcoal grey stone with rust coloured marks scattered on surface ; Child's left arm is resting on mother's back
Puppets
Beige coloured antler with scattered brown and grey markings; Facial features incised with knife
Man in Kayak
Cream antler with brown markings; Drill hole on bottom of kayak immediately below man
Miniature sled
Cream coloured antler with light brown cast on top and right side of sled; Skin is brown coloured
Standing Mother; Standing Mother with Baby
Grey stone; Dot eyes on both mother and child; Form is extremely simple - arms carved as part of mass; Horizontal cut defines bottom edge of amautee
Bird
Blackish stone with green cast; Cream and grey antler, darker pith on bottom of base
Hook Nosed Man Winking
Cream-grey antler, saw cut on right top exposes dark grey and porous pith; Smaller mark on left 'forehead'; Head only
Head in Parka Hood
Cream coloured face, parka area is cream-grey-beige with darker ring on back
Head in Parka Hood
Cream coloured face; Cream-grey parka area; Vertical saw cut exposes dark grey pith on back of head
Animal
Yellowed ivory, lighter on right side; Darkened slit eyes; Thin, charcoal coloured veins running lengthwise; Front legs carved as one; Rear legs carved as one
Sandhill Crane in Flight
Cream coloured antler bird with grey marks and inset eyes; Pole yellowed and porous on one side, cream coloured on other side; Base is porous dark grey-brown on two sides, cream and beige on top
Man with Fish on Line
Outer surface of antler is grey beige; Inside surface of antler cream coloured; Face, torso, arms, tips of toes show outer surface ; Fish is cream coloured with darkened eyes
Weasel
Cream coloured antler with darker pith running lengthwise on bottom around nose and over head tapering to a point on centre back; Scattered greyish speckles on left side
Animal
Cream coloured antler with dark grey and yellow pith running lengthwise on underside
Bird
Yellow-cream whalebone; Fine cracks form 'network' on both sides; Drilled darkened eyes; Three dark pores on top of back
Owls and Dog
Beige dog and base; Cream coloured antler owl in flight; Cream and grey owl with darkened spots (eyes, back, chest)
Fish
Cream coloured antler with beige areas; Right side of tail fin brown in colour; Pith invisible, running lengthwise on top and underside
Flying Owl Carrying Prey
Dark brown horn bird; Beige antler owl, darker and more porous on underside; Base is crosswise slice of antler
Eskimo Point
Cream coloured antler owl with light grey on surface and darkened black dots over body; All dots are incised and filled in with blacking; Dot eyes; Base is beige-grey
Swimming Bear with Fish
Cream antler with light grey; Darkened eyes on bear; No eyes on fish
Hunter
Cream antler, grey and beige on back; Pith visible between legs; Pencil darkened eyes and mouth
Man in Kayak
Beige/ greyed antler kayak; Unpolished grey stone man; Antler paddle is lighter on concave side
Kneeling Woman and Child
Green soapstone with fine black veins; Reddish marks on left bottom of amautee hood
Bird
Mottled charcoal and eight grey stone; Dark vein running lengthwise around body; No eyes or other details
Owl in Flight
Vetebrae; Eyes are incised ovals darkened with black pen; Uneven surface and colour; Top of head, wing tips, neck area, and area of body at junction with tail are extremely porous; Inset antler beak
Man Beating Dog
Man beating harnessed dog. Cream and beige antler; Dark brown mark on man's right thigh ; Pith visible on: man's face and top of head, sides of right arm, front of left leg, bottom of base
Shark
Yellowed antler shark with light orange mark on left side of tail flipper; Shark is attached to base with pole; Two fins pegged to body of shark
Goose in Flight
Cream coloured whalebone, more porous on left wing, darker in colour on back, blackened wing tips
Owl in Flight
Whalebone owl has filled in darkened eyes, deep brown pores on back , and grey indentation on right side of head; Grey pith on bottom of base, top beige and cream in colour
Two Running Caribou
Smaller caribou: brown and cream with light coloured antler; Larger caribou: grey and cream with dyed brown antlers
Owl in Flight with Prey
Cream coloured antler owl with dark brown marks on head and under right wing; Darker antler pole; Base is crosswise slice of antler
Polar Bear
Whitish whalebone, very unporous except for greyish area on bottom of left side
Kneeling Woman
Grey stone with caramel coloured mottled marks; Knife scratched fringe detailing on bottom of amautee
Woman and Child
Rough charcoal stone; Quartz vein over top of larger face and down sides
Mother and Child
Blackish charcoal stone; Blockish form; Child faces forward, mother is looking upwards
Mother and Child
Grey stone; No facial features on child; Dot eyes on mother filled in with blacking
Man with Upraised Shovel
Cream antler with grey on front and light grey speckles and beige mark on back
Miniature knife
Toy knife; Cream coloured antler, porous on one side, marked with light grey and pink on other side
Kayak
Cream coloured antler with beige mark on one side and pith visible under both ends
Miniature scraper
Toy scraper; Cream coloured whalebone, one tiny pore is straight through piece
Kayak, Paddle, Spear
Cream coloured whalebone kayak; Cream coloured antler paddle; Beige wooden spear
Mother and Children
Abstract. Grey stone; Appears to be larger figure with two arms, holding five heads in front; Incised line drawing of an igloo on the 'right side'
Woman with Qulliq
Kneeling woman with lamp; Hair area covered with small scratches Face is flat plane with incised features
Figure (in shape of harpoon tip?)
Grey stone; Fine file marks over surface; Face incised on one side of 'spear head' shape
Toy Axe and Tree Stump
Cream/beige antler axe; Dark brown and yellow pith prominent on one side; Stump is a slice of antler
Male Caribou Amulet
Cream unporous antler with grey speckles on one side, other side is porous beige and cream coloured antler
Animal Amulet
Cream antler with grey marks on one side, grey/beige antler (more porous) on other side
Man and Mouse; Man and Weasel
Man - cream and beige antler; Tiny knife cuts around bottom of parka; Mouse and base - beige and brown antler
Caribou
Cream-coloured antler with beige lines, brown pith visible on top of head, down chest and on rear
Bow Drill with Three Drills; Tug-of-war game
Pieces all together when purchased, has not been successfully assembled
Mother with Child Breastfeeding
Blackish stone; Parka hood lying in folds down the mother's back
Figure and Faces
Grey stone with metallic gold vein on side with seven faces; Darker grey stone with green marks and yellow veins on side with larger face
Struggle with Polar Bear
Grey stone with metallic rust and gold deposits on side with face; Yellowish mottling on left side of bear
Acrobat (Igloo 'High Bar')
Cream coloured antler 'arch'; Beige and brown antler man with dark brown curved lines on front and back
Woman and Child
Beige whalebone with extremely rough surface; Brown marks and gold lichen on right side of amautee hood
Owl in Flight
Cream and grey whalebone with numerous cracks, some of which are filled in with a grey coloured substance; Inset grey stone eyes; Base: slice of dark grey stone with saw cuts visible on four of the six sides; Other two sides are rough and unfinished
Woman and Child
Yellow whalebone with grey markings (filling ?); Parka hood on back is grey and yellow-green in colour
Woman in Kayak Pursuing Caribou
A figurine made of bone of a woman sitting in a kayak with a paddle across her lap. The kayak also has the head of a caribou protruding from the figure’s right hand side.
Two Animals
Cream coloured antler with pith visible on all four ends of base and between animal's legs
Woman and Child
Grey stone with tiny metallic deposits on left side; Indentation carved on left side of head (ear?)
Woman and Child
Grey stone with blue-green cast; Two red lines on front; Black area on back of piece
Woman and Child
Grey stone with scattered lighter coloured mark; Woman's left leg represented as tucked back under her body; Her right leg is straight out
Fish
Grey stone, entire surface covered with fine sandpaper scratches; Dot eyes on top of head
Mother and Children
Standing woman carrying child in arms and in amautik hood. Blackish stone with green yellow cast; Child in amautee hood is turned to his left
Woman and Children
Extremely rough surfaced grey stone; One baby in mother's arms, the other the other in amautee hood
Woman and Child
Extremely rough surfaced grey stone; Child in amautee hood has left arm raised
Man with Bird and Bound Head
Figure kneeling on one knee with other leg outstretched. Man holds a head and bird bound with sinew. Charcoal grey stone with grey-yellow cast
Woman and Child
Green grey stone, with numerous fine black lines; Parka and hood extend outwards from back as if blowing in the wind
Man
Green grey stone with black markings on surface of stone; File markings also on stone surface
Mother and Child
Green grey stone with fine sandpaper markings on surface; Back of woman is darker green grey colour
Caribou
Base is cream coloured antler; Caribou is cream coloured antler with grey pith showing underneath body; Prominent brown marking on each side of caribou
Mother and Child
Black stone with cream coloured mottling on surface of stone; Detailed braids; White mark under chin of woman
Mother and Two Children
Green grey stone with white markings on surface; 'Gold' deposits
Woman and Child
Light green grey stone with large charcoal-brown marking on back of woman's parka
Caribou Head
Cream coloured antler with grey overcast; Antlers are grey and cream coloured antler
Heads
Green stone with black mottling; White marks on right arm of 'left' person; White dot on right arm of 'right' person
Puppets
Cream coloured antler; Grey colouring on arms of puppets and left leg of man with larger nose
Woman and Child
Charcoal stone with sandpaper markings on surface; Baby's head carved in mother's parka; Scratches used for ear positions
Bear
Black stone with sandpaper markings on surface; Cream coloured veins also on surface
Three Perched Birds
Cream and grey coloured antler with brown spots on base and middle bird
Puppet
Cream coloured antler with light brown pith showing on both profile sides of puppet; Arms and legs are also cream coloured with light brown spots on surface
Puppet
Cream coloured antler with brown overcast on surface; Nose features are recognizable by slight filing on each side of face
Puppet
Cream coloured antler with pith showing on face and stomach of puppet; Right leg has grey pith showing
Man in Kayak
Grey stone with sandpaper markings on surface; Small knife cuts for eyes, nose and mouth; Antler is cream coloured
Herd of Caribou Pursued by Wolf
Herd of caribou pursued by wolf. Caribou and wolf are carved from flat part of antlers; they walk on the base on an antler. Cream coloured antler with light brown overcast
Hunter in Kayak with Spear
Cream and grey coloured antler with greyish brown pith on top of kayak and on front face and body of hunter; Facial features carved slightly with knife cuts; Hunter is holding paddle; Floats attached to each side of kayak
Hunter with Spear in Kayak
Cream and grey coloured antler; Brown pith showing on kayak bottom; Man has dots for eyes, nose and mouth; Wood is cream coloured; Brown hide attached to the spear is shaped like a seal
Hunter in Kayak
Cream and grey coloured antler; Brown pith on each tip of kayak; Grey stone with detailed face
Pipe
Cream and white coloured antler; grey and brown pith on top and bottom of bowl and handle
Man
Charcoal stone with file markings on surface; Tape marks on front and side of person; Two holes in top of hands
Woman
Grey stone with scratches on entire surface; Woman has hair tied in bun which has been carved
Miniature knife
Toy knife; Cream coloured antler; Brownish grey pith on other side of knife
Woman's Head
Cream and grey coloured antler, vertical brown and cream stripes running up neck of head
Bird
Cream coloured antler with grey markings on both wings and pink colour on right wing; Stone inlaid for eyes
Faces of Mother and Child
Two faces carved from flat part of antler on an antler base. Cream coloured antler with brown overcast; Eyes inlaid with baleen ; Detailed teeth
Young Caribou
Charcoal stone with green striations on surface; Base has not been polished like animal
Duck and Young
Small bird sitting on the back of a larger bird. Grey and cream coloured bone with brownish grey pith showing on back and front of larger bird; Grey stone eyes for both birds; Left wing is concave
Mother and Children
Kneeling woman with child seated in lap and child in amautik. Grey stone with white indentations on surface; Faces and arms have been polished more than the rest of the stone
Mother Duck and 3 ducklings
Mother duck and three ducklings. Black stone; Incised circles for eyes of all birds
Trees with Birds
Charcoal green base; Four charcoal green birds on top of grey antlers; Three charcoal green birds and four light green and grey birds sitting on base; Antlers are set into base
Walrus
Charcoal stone with green overcast; Cream coloured veins on surface; Eyes, nose and mouth have been incised
Sitting Bear
Grey and pale green marbled stone; Incised eyes nose and slit for mouth; Carved tail and ears
Bear
Green stone with black striations on entire body of bear; Incised eyes and deep slit for mouth; Bear is sitting on buttocks; Only front legs have been carved
Head; Head Amulet; pendant
Grey stone with light copper colour on left side of head; Right side has brown colouring on top of grey stone; Hole on both sides of parka top for hanging
Bird
Grey stone with cream coloured markings on surface; Incised dots for eyes and nose; Incised slit for mouth
Standing Bear
Polar bear standing on hind legs with legs apart. Grey and pale green marbled stone; Circles for eyes; Incised slit for mouth
Sealskin Kayak with Pillow and Fur Inside
Grey and cream coloured seal skin; Brown wooden float; Kayak has spear and paddle on front of it; Float is on the back; White pillow and white fur inside kayak
Whale and young
Green stone with large black striations on entire surface; Holes on top and side of face of each whale
Whale
Grey stone with sandpaper markings on entire stone surface; Pale green overcast; V-mark at top of head; Incised eyes and mouth
Hunter
Striated green and dark green-grey stone with white quartz veins running lengthwise; Antler spear
Hunter and Walrus
Man and walrus are grey stone with some cream veins; Base is grey unpolished rough stone
Woman and Child
Olive grey stone with cream veins on front and back; Shape of child carved on back of woman
Man Straightening Line
Seated man with legs outstretched in front. Grey olive stone; Split between legs; Hole through hands to allow hide to be secured
Mother and Child
Standing woman with child in amautik hood. Olive grey stone; Grey and cream linear striation on back of woman
Owl
Olive green stone; Four concave grooves carved on underside of wings; Five concave grooves carved on wings; Small c's incised on wings, back and tail
Loon
Loon. Base is green and black stone with brown wood peg; Bird is olive grey stone with one prominent cream vein on right back; Detailed webbed feet; White marking on bird's neck
Bird
Olive grey stone with cream veins; Charcoal striations on surface; Eleven scratch marks representing tail feathers; Three holes on bottom
Successful Hunter with Bear
Grey olive stone with fine charcoal veins; Both man and bear are smiling
Bear
Olive grey stone with charcoal stripes wrapped around bear; Whiskers are scratched on muzzle; Two holes for nostrils
Goose
Charcoal stone with green overcast; Circle and dot eyes; Bird has platform carved on bottom; Base has feather like scratches representing grass or weeds; Wooden peg
Bird
Green black stone; Carved wings which meet to form a V; Protruding feet with three claws on each; 'Puffin' like beak; Dots for eyes
Loon
Olive grey stone with one oval shaped marking on head and one large marking on back; Circle and dot for eyes; Elongated beak
Bear
Olive grey stone with cream veins on surface; Incised dots for eyes and nostrils; Tail carved on back of bear
Woman Fishing
Woman standing over fishing hole with fishing line. There is a fish laid out in front of her. Olive grey stone; White wax laid in eyes
Mother and Child
Sea green stone with brown and grey discolouration on breasts and left arm
Bear
Pale green and cream coloured stone; Incised nostrils and mouths have pencil marks inside them; Carved tail
Mother and Two Children
Black stone with sandpaper markings on surface; One child is in amautik hood and mother is holding the other child in her arms.
Shaman's Head with Bird Spirits
Shaman's head with two bird spirits on top of head. Olive grey stone; Face on each side
Beaver
Beaver stands upright on base with two antler branches. Black stone with green overcast
Woman Holding Bottom Half of Goose
Dark olive grey stone; light green patch on bottom of parka
Caribou
Olive grey stone with cream coloured veins; Cream and brown coloured antlers; Incised dot and circle for eyes
Owl and Bird
Birds are olive grey stone; Base is grey and charcoal; Incised circle and dot eyes for both birds
Goose
Olive grey stone; Cream coloured veins on right wing and neck; Incised dots for eyes; Scratches on tail
Bird with Wings Spread
Pale olive grey stone with cream coloured marking on stomach of bird
Shamanic Journey
Shaman with faces and animals incised on sides. Grey stone, charcoal on one side
Bird on Top of Whale
Light cream coloured whale with fine sandpaper markings; Bird is grey and white speckled stone; Antler peg
Bear Attacking Walrus
Charcoal stone with black speckles and greenish overcast; Detailed walrus flipper showing on one side of carving; Ivory tusks
Hunting
Cream coloured tusk with incised hunting scene on both sides; Purple shoe polish or crayon inlay; Three hunters and two walruses are on other side
Hare
Pea green stone with cream speckles; Circle and dot eyes inlaid with black shoe polish
Beluga Whale
Pea green stone wtih darker green flippers; Cream coloured speckles on surface; Blue shoe polish inlaid in mouth
Cribbage Board in the Shape of a Whale
Pea green and darker green stone with yellow and charcoal speckles; Incised dots and lines on stone
Seal Lying on Land
Cream coloured seal on pea green base; Black shoe polish inlaid in eyes, mouth and ears
Untitled
Black stone with green overcast and cream coloured veins; Partially incised tail and feathers
Duck
Black and rust coloured, highly polished stone; Five knife cuts on each side to represent feathers
Bird with Two Beluga Whales
Pea green and cream mottled stone with cream ivory veins; Inlaid shoe polish for eyes and breathing hole
Hunter and Seal
Charcoal stone with sandpaper markings on surface; Inlaid bone face; Man is holding antler spear and knife
Bird Lying Down
Pea green stone with charcoal and rust mottling; Cream vein on right wing
Engraved Tusk
Cream coloured tusk with engravings on both sides; Black ink inlay; Pea green stone with cream mottling
Beluga Whale
Green stone whale and base; Antler flippers; Wooden peg attaches whale to base
Bird with Young
Pea green stone with olive green mottling on base; Five cream coloured ivory birds; Larger black bird; Shoe polish inlay
Birds
Pea green stone with cream coloured vein on top; Four cream coloured ivory birds; Shoe polish inlay
Two Birds
Cream coloured ivory birds; Shoe polish inlay; Olive stone base with cream coloured base
Beluga Whale
Cream coloured ivory; Darker cream colour across head of whale; Black shoe polish inlay; Three veins on bottom of whale; Pea green stone with cream mottling
Beluga Whale
Cream coloured ivory; Black shoe polish inlay; Pea green stone with cream mottling
Beluga Whale
Khaki green stone with some black mottling; Cream veins across whale's back and neck; Some rust colouring on base and whale
Cribbage Board
Cream coloured tusk; Khaki green stone with some black mottling; Two detailed seals with black shoe polish inlay for eyes, nose, mouth and whiskers; Clay inlaid in lines of tusk; Pegs inside cribbage board enclosure
Cribbage Board with Walrus Heads
Cribbage board with walrus heads. Cream coloured tusk and walruses; Pea green stone with cream mottling; Black shoe polish inlaid in eyes, nose, and whishers; Clay inlaid in lines of tusk; Pegs inside cribbage board enclosure
Fish
Cream coloured ivory with tan colouring on both sides of fish; Black veins on fish; Black markings on cream coloured base
Qulliq
Khaki green stone with black mottling and cream coloured veins; Stone lamp supported on stone base with ivory pegs; Piece of ivory along top of lamp
Whale
Pea green stone with cream mottling; Cream coloured ivory with brown shoe polish inlay
Polar Bear
Polar bear standing on hind legs, head turned to side and mouth open. Cream coloured ivory; Five claws on hands and feet with black shoe polish inlaid; Eyes have diamond shaped incision around them; Detail of teeth, tongue and nose; Red ink inside mouth and on left shoulder
Dog; Animal
Animal Legend
Seal, man, bear, fish, head of walrus, and caribou carved on antler; Grey and cream antler; Bird has brown pith showing on one side
Hunter Carrying Pack
Cream and tan coloured whalebone hunter and pack; Sealskin head band to carry pack; Antler and sinew bow
Standing Man
Cream and brown coloured bone with darker brown on back of man; Eyes, mouth and eyebrows are grey bone
Owl in Flight
Base is brown whalebone with very dark brown on bottom; Owl is cream and tan coloured with inlaid grey bone eyes
Tattooed Face
Brown and tan coloured whalebone; Woman has four tattoos under each eye and four ivory teeth; Eye area is much whiter than rest of bone
Father Holding Child above Walrus in Celebration of the Hunt
Father holding child above walrus. Green muted stone with rust coloured veins; Cream coloured walrus
Woman Picking Lice from Child
Seated woman picking lice from the head of the child sitting in her lap. Grey stone with fine sandpaper markings
Man Standing Over Swimming Polar Bear
Cream colored ivory man standing over tube-like object containing ivory polar bear; Brown shoe polish on nose of bear; Black inlaid eyes
Man Spearing Seal
Cream colored ivory seal on antler base with ivory man spearing seal; Spear has sinew attached to it
Man and Dogs Hunting Bear
Cream and grey stone; Black ink on nose, eyes and hair; Stone is sepiolite - a hydrated amphibole stone
Geese Standing Over Eggs
Cream and grey coloured antler; Feathers around eggs; Beak and eyes are inlaid with horn (possibly ?)
Eider Duck
Black stone with cream coloured veins across back; Detailed feathers on wings and tail
Hawk Holding Goose by Neck
Charcoal polished stone with fine sandpaper markings; Chevron marking on back of hawk
Walrus Lying on His Back
Khaki green stone with brownish cream veins; Walrus has only one eye; Cream coloured antler
Walrus
Black and green stone with cream coloured veins; Tusks are carved to lower part of walrus
Bird
Black stone with cream coloured veins; Tail has eleven vertical scratches on it to represent feathers
Eider Duck
Grey stone with black shoe polish on surface; Two feet carved as one with a total of five 'toes'
Crawling Man
Charcoal grey stone with cream veins; Sandpaper markings on base and underside of man (representing snow)
Man Inflating Avataq (Sealskin Float)
Seated man inflating sealskin float (avataq). Black stone with cream and rust veins
Man and Dead Seal
Charcoal Black stone with cream and rust coloured veins; Deep slits for eyes and mouth of man; Seal has circle and dot eyes
Man with kakivak and knife
Black and olive coloured stone with cream, pale green and rust veins
Fish
Black and dark green stone with rust coloured veins; Black shoe polish on stone's surface
Bearded Seal
Black and dark green stone with rust coloured veins; Black shoe polish on stone's surface; Five dots on each flipper
Walrus
Black and dark green stone; Face is lighter in colour than the rest of the stone; Pale green coloured veins; Five dots on each flipper
Bird
Black and dark green stone with rust and pale green coloured veins; Some shoe polish on surface
Man Making Rim
Charcoal and green stone; Rust coloured veins on surface; Part of stone is left unpolished; Hole on back of base
Woman and Child
Grey and charcoal stone; Detailed face on mother and child; Mother is kneeling, holding child on her right side in her right arm; Detailed hands on mother
Loon
Black rough looking stone with cream coloured sandpaper markings on surface; Detail of feathers scratched on back of wings and on back of bird
Canada Goose and Eggs
Charcoal stone with cream coloured veins; Lighter charcoal eggs; Yellow colouring on back of base and sides
Bird
Grey stone with knife cuts on wings, head and back to represent feathers; Four vertical lines on each side of wings; Cream coloured veins on stone
Canada Goose
Black and dark green stone with pale green and rust veins; Scratch markings on back of tail have faded away through the years
Owl with Three Young
Charcoal grey stone with black shoe polish overcast; Twelve carved feathers on each side of owl
Bird
Black stone with dark green overcast; Dark cream coloured veins on wings and back of bird; Incised circle and dot eyes; Two knife cuts for nostrils
Walrus; Animal
Grey and charcoal stone with some rust and cream markings; Incised nostrils and eyes; Cream coloured bone tusks; Flippers, other than left rear) tucked under body
Bird
Charcoal stone with dark green overcast; Cream and rust coloured veins on wings of bird; Incised lines represent wings
Seal
Mottled khaki green, dark green-grey and copper coloured stone, greyer on underside of seal; Eyes in bas relief
Bird Shaman Holding Goose
Bird shaman holding goose. Charcoal stone with translucent green marks, especially visible on back and head; Fine incised lines on tail and wings
Hunter at Seal Hole
Charcoal grey with greenish cast; Pale green and cream coloured veins; Hole in hand for hide rope to fit through; Ivory spear stuck in base
Goose; Dead Goose
Hunted green and charcoal stone with cream coloured veins; Base has knife cuts which are cream coloured; Drill hole on front left side of base
Head
Black stone with pale green veins; Large knife cuts on head to represent hair; Detailed nose, mouth and ears
Canada Goose
Dark khaki green stone with cream and rust coloured veins; Charcoal flaw on right back of goose; Goose's tail has eight indentations representing separation of feathers
Falcon
Charcoal black stone with tiny pale green mottling; Seven vertical lines scratched on each wing; Head at front slightly divided in two parts
Bird Pulling on Weed
Grey stone with substance such as shoe polish or oil to darken stone colour
Man Pulling Seal Out of Water
Charcoal grey stone with rust and cream and scratches on surface; Some black and pale green mottling on stone
Fish
Charcoal-black stone wtih cream and rust coloured veins; Incised circle and dot eyes with some white powder in left eye
Hunter at Aglu (Seal's Breathing Hole)
Man standing over aglu (seal's breathing hole). Black and charcoal stone with creamy rust and pale green veins
Fish
Charcoal coloured stone with green cast and cream coloured veins; Fish has incised nostrils
Bird
Khaki green stone with black overcast and some red overcast; Cream coloured veins and pale green mottling; Small opening on back of tail
Bird (Loon ?)
Black stone with green overcast; Cream coloured veins; Pale green mottling; Five carved feathers on the tail
Duck
Black stone with green overcast, cream and rust coloured veins; Pale green mottling on stone
Woman Stretching and Shaping Kamik (Skin Boot)
Woman stretching and shaping kamik (boot), with child in amautik hood. Black and dark green stone with cream and rust veins; Pale green mottling
Bird
Charcoal stone with black mottling; Cream coloured sandpaper marks; Rust coloured veins
Weasel
Black stone with dark green overcast; Cream and rust coloured veins; Rust coloured incision marks in between front legs
Weasel
Dark green and black stone with cream and rust coloured veins; Five knife cuts on each foot to represent toes; Knife cut in shape of V under chin of animal
Bearded Seal on Side
Grey stone with whitish veins; Small circle eyes and knife scratched whiskers
Reclining Seal
Blackish stone with cream-green marks on belly; Finely detailed face and almond shaped eyes
Seal; Seal with Head and Tail Raised
Blackish stone wtih dark brown veins; Scratched circle eyes
Bird
Dark green and black stone with rust coloured veins; Scratch mark to represent feathers are on each wing and tail; Knife cut slit for mouth
Resting Goose
Black stone with pale khaki green mottling, cream and rust coloured veins; Oval shaped eyes
Falcon
Khaki green and black stone on left side of bird; Black stone on right side of bird; Rust colouring on left side of bird; Cream coloured veins
Canada Goose
Grey and charcoal stone with pale green and cream coloured veins; Scratch marks on each cheek of goose; Rugged stone base with rust colouring
Hawk
Dark green and black stone; Four claws on each foot; Pale green veins on front of bird
Woman Sewing Sealskin Float
Black and charcoal stone with rust and cream coloured veins; Hair is in pony tail at back - knife cuts represent hair
Two Bears Fighting
Two bears fighting. Black stone with rust veins and pale green mottling; Tongue carved on lower bear
Seal
Black stone (due to oil on surface); Incised circle eyes; Cut out heart shape between back flippers
Bear Eating Seal
Black stone with very fine sandpaper marking on surface; Six claws on each hand and foot
Arctic Hare
Charcoal stone wtih large black areas and rust coloured veins; Knife cuts for whiskers
Resting Hare
Black stone with rust coloured veins; Fine cream coloured sandpaper markings on stone's surface; Detailed nose; Knife cuts for whiskers
Muskrat
Black stone with rust coloured veins; Fine cream coloured sandpaper markings; Knife cuts for whiskers; Deep incised ears
Hare
Dark green and black stone with rust coloured veins; Fine sandpaper markings; Knife cuts for nose, mouth and eyes
Lumpfish
Black stone with rust and dark hunter green patches of colour ; Fins and gills carved on both sides of fish; Circular knife cut eyes
Bear
Olive green and black stone; Cream and rust coloued veins; Sandpaper markings on surface
Canada Goose
Black oiled stone with green cast; Area of marking on cheek and neck of goose is cut into stone; Six knife cuts on tail
Owl
Blackish stone with fine cream coloured veins; Feathers on back of wings and tail represented by knife cuts
Hawk Flying over Lemming
Mottled greyish stone base; Bird is darker in colour than base; Bird has circle and dot eyes; C shaped scratches on back, wings and tail of bird representing feathers
Man in Kayak
Man in kayak. Khaki green marbled stone with charcoal, copper-coloured and cream-coloured veins; Man has finely detailed facial features; Three fish on kayak in front of man, seal behind; Fish and seals carved in bas relief
Head
Bright green 'marble like' stone with charcoal and cream coloured veins; Hole through base at back
Bird; Bird with Neck Outstretched
Uneven (rough) textured charcoal coloured stone with brownish pocking; Knife scratched, almond shaped eyes
Bearded Seal
Charcoal green stone with cream and pale green coloured veins; Lighter green on right side of seal; Detailed right flipper under seal's body. Indentations on bottom of carving
Bird
Khaki green stone with grey stone on back of wings and tail of bird; Rust coloured veins; Darker green on breast of bird
Bear Attacking Man
Charcoal-black stone with cream coloured veins and fine sandpaper markings on stone's surface; Cream coloured flaw on back of bear
Bearded Seal
Charcoal stone with green overcast; Rust and pale green veins; Back flippers joined together
Walrus
Charcoal - black stone with dark green overcast; Pale green and cream coloured veins
Bird
Black stone with dark hunter green overcast and cream coloured veins; Carved wing and tail feathers; Grey flaws on stone
Bird
Black stone with cream coloured veins; Khaki green vein on lower right front of bird; Carved wing and tail feathers; Beak is carved open
Man Holding Four Heads
Man holding four heads stacked on top of each other. Charcoal stone with pale green and cream coloured veins
Man Battling Bear
Black polished stone with green and cream coloured veins; Bear's mouth is open with tongue hanging cut; Man is on top of bear
Falcon on Rocky Base
Black stone; Base has cream coloured knife cuts; Circular eyes U-shaped beak; Wings which are carved together have linear incisions to represent feathers; Three claws on each foot
Bearded Seal
Black stone with dark green overcast; Pale green, cream and rust coloured veins; Pale green circular vein on top of head; Raised oval eyes; Left front flipper bent under right front flipper flat out; Rear flippers carved together
Bird
Pale green and grey stone with yellow, cream and rust coloured veins; Eight feathers carved on tail
Bear Standing on Seal's Head
Black stone with cream coloured veins; Carved tail on bear; Oval eyes are raised on seal; Six claws on each paw
Bird
Dark green and black stone with pale green and cream coloured veins; Raised circular eyes
Woman's Head
Woman's head and neck. Khaki green, rust and pale green mottled stone; Almond incised eyes; Hair in braided bun at back
Fish
Charcoal stone with khaki green overcast and some rust coloured veins; Gills have shoe polish in them; Circle and dot eyes
Playful Looking Dog
Charcoal stone with dark hunter green overcast, cream and rust coloured veins
Woman Stretching a Skin
Grey and charcoal stone with sandpaper markings; Cram coloured veins and cracks
Bird
Khaki green and grey stone with pale green mottling and cream coloured veins; Part of carving unpolished
Nuliajuk
Sea goddess Sedna. Grey stone with charcoal and dark green stone on each side of woman due to polishing; Detailed face
Woman Stretching a Sealskin
Grey stone on base; Khaki green and charcoal stone on skin, head and parka of woman; Cream coloured veins; Sandpaper markings on surface; Raw stone on skin facing viewer
Man's Head
Grey, charcoal stone with khaki green overcast, rust and cream coloured veins
Bird; Bird with Head Thrown Back
Charcoal-black stone with dark green overcast; Pale green, cream and rust coloured veins; Bird has head thrown back as if swallowing
Mother with Child and Purse
Black stone with pale green and cream veins; Stone is polished ; Woman has braided hair
Beaver
Charcoal stone wtih cream and pale green veins; Hole on left side of base; Stone is polished; Two teeth carved in mouth
Tired Canada Goose
Charcoal and black stone; Cream and pale green coloured veins; Base is rugged with cream coloured knife cuts
Bear and Walrus Fighting
Black stone with cream veins and one cream crack on right side of bear; Dark green and rust overcast
Mother Goose and Young
Goose with young goose in front. Grey and charcoal stone; Cream and pale green veins
Wounded Walrus
Black stone with surface finely flecked and veined with green/cream deposits
Whale; Whale Submerged
Black stone with fine lighter coloured veins; Rust coloured vein on side of base, fine marks visible at other end of the same side
Shaman's Head with Hawk
Dull green with cream coloured veins; Man is sticking out his tongue
Man Skinning Duck
Seated man skinning a duck. Black and khaki green mottled stone, dark green overcast, cream and rust coloured veins
Man Opening Up Seal
Black an dark green stone with cream coloured veins; Light green patches of stone because unpolished
Hunter at Seal's Breathing Hole
Charcoal grey stone with cream mottling; Large knife cuts on man's parka to represent movement; Man is holding leather rope in both hands; Seal's snout is carved inside breathing hole; Rust mottling on right front of base
Hunter with Seal
Base is grey with scratches on surface; Man is grey with green overcast and rust, black, and pale green veins; Rust colouring on head; Seal is charcoal with cream mottling; Hole in between flippers of seal
Woman in Igloo with Pot, Qulliq and Cup
Khaki green, black, rust and pale green mottled stone igloo, pot and lamp; Cup is dark green stone. The woman is dark khaki green stone with rust, black and pale green veins. She has inlaid eyes and teeth.
Man on Base
Grey and charcoal stone with cream coloured veins; Ivory inlaid teeth; Incised lines filled with soap
Walrus Killing Seal
Charcoal - black stone wtih cream coloured knife cuts; Blue plastic inlaid eyes; Chip on seal's head and base of carving
Walrus
Black shoe polish surface on grey stone; Knock marks on front of walrus; Scratch marks on surface
Mother Holding Baby
Mother holding baby. Mottled dull olive green and charcoal stone; Incised knife details on cuffs, parks bottom, hair, lacing on 'papoose'
Ptarmigan
Polished light grey and charcoal mottled stone with thin caramel coloured vein around neck
Common Loon with Fish
Loon with fish in its mouth. Charcoal grey stone with lighter sandpapered areas
Snow Bunting?
Bird with worm in its mouth. Medium grey stone with lighter sandpapered areas; Worm is medium grey with knife detailed segments
Raven (Gull?)
Bird - raven or gull. Polished charcoal grey stone with 'gold' deposits on right side and base
Swimming Duck
Grey stone with a few scattered 'gold deposits'; Whitish stone powder was left in incised nostrils
Man Dragging Large Arm
Man dragging large arm over his left shoulder and knife in his right hand. Grey stone with yellowed sandpaper dust on surface and in knife cuts; His feet are turned to the right; Slice out of back hem of parka
Mythological Bird
Female shaman in the process of changing into an eagle. Charcoal coloured stone; Creature has bird's wings, beak and one webbed foot - human's nose, left arm, breast and left foot; Toe nails and fingernails are detailed with incised knife cuts; Incised feathers carved over body, front and back
Bird Clutching Goose
Charcoal grey stone; U-shaped knife scratches represent feathers; Lighter green/yellow translucent area on bottom back of left wing of eagle
Swimming Dog with Packs
A harnessed dog carries a baby in a pack on its back. Projecting from another pack are two objects that look like the cloven hoofs of a caribou. Charcoal stone with yellowed stone dust lying in in-cuts; Iron pyrite on one of unidentified objects on left side of pack
Half-fish
Rough grey stone with rust coloured marks on left arm and tail; Hair and scales detailed by knife scratches
Canada Goose Laying Egg
Medium grey stone, body of goose polished to charcoal colour; Egg, which is two thirds extended from goose's body, is sandpapered to a lighter grey
Arctic Hare?
Black stone with areas of grey unpolished stone and cream coloured vein across back
Seal; Animal
Charcoal stone wtih cream and pale green coloured veins; White marks on face and body
Standing Owl
Grey stone with numerous iron pyrites; Incised feather details on back of wings and tail
Swimming Loon Carrying Fish
Grey stone with pale green and cream veins; Three horizontal lines on each wing
Spirit
Frog spirit. Charcoal stone with pale green and cream veins; Frog man is standing on base which is not polished; Large almond shaped eyes with small knife cuts around them
Man, Battling Bear
Charcoal and grey stone bear; cream coloured veins; man has detailed fingers; natural bruises on left fore leg of bear
Marine Fauna Composite
Black stone with rust coloured veins; Khaki green markings on bottom of stone
Bear Holding Fish Upside Down
Blueish grey stone with cream and pale green veins; Bear and fish have almond shaped eyes
Seal
Charcoal grey stone with lighter area around body between left and tail flippers; Incised whiskers and oval eyes
Ptarmigan
Grey stone with tiny rust mark on tip of tail; Hole through base in front of bird (amulet ?)
Two Nesting Birds
Charcoal coloured polished birds on unpolished light grey base; Birds have incised beaks, eyes and wings
Hawk with Fish and Bird
Grey stone with cream coloured veins; Knife cuts on birds representing feathers
Fantasy; Combined Forms
Grey stone with marks on base; One edge, other than base, is a flat surface and has one straight incision
Owl Shaman Holding Lemming
Owl shaman holding lemming. Grey and charcoal stone; Feather detail is cream coloured; Figure is holding small animal in right hand
Bird Clawing Small Animal
Grey stone with rust and pale green veins; Wings have been polished with oil
Standing Lemming
Charcoal stone which has been oiled to make stone black; Cream mottling and veins; Rust and pale green coloured veins; Hole on right side of base
Seal
Charcoal- black stone with cream coloured veins; Almond eyes with dot in the middle; Four tiny whiskers on each side of nose; Flippers have been carved folded under body
Seal
Charcoal grey stone with cream and light green mottling; Flippers carved folded under body
Seal Scratching Himself
Grey stone with lighter coloured unpolished concave areas; Rear flippers up and tucked against body
Running Dog with Pack
Blackish stone with cream colour around detailed features (i.e. ears, nails, eyes); Raised left forepaw has detailed pads on underside
Whale; Whale on Wave
Black stone with fine green/cream veins and lighter mottled veins on right side of wave; Tiny incised almond shaped eyes
Whale
Grey stone; Cream coloured X on back of whale; Whitish and rust marking on bottom of whale
Lynx
Charcoal stone with tiny cream sandpaper markings; Circular eyes ; Animal's head is lighter grey than rest of body
Owl
Grey stone wtih charcoal and pale green markings on beak, right wing, and back of bird; Detailed feathers on wings and tail
Bird Lying on his Back
Charcoal, black stone; Cream veins; Pale green mottling ; almond shaped eyes
Falcon at Lemming Hole
Black polished stone with pale green veins; tiny knife cuts representing feathers;
Kneeling Man
Charcoal black stone; Pale green mottling; Gold-like deposit on left and right side of man
Bust of Man
Charcoal and grey stone with cream and rust coloured veins; Rust vein on forehead; Tiny knife cuts on head to represent hair
Bird
Grey stone wtih black stone on back of neck and tip of tail; Cream and pale green veins; Three claws carved on each foot
Beaver
Grey polished stone with khaki green and dark green overcast; Pale green cream black and rust veins
Transformation Seal/Whale/Bird/Man
Grey and charcoal stone with cream and pale green veins
Gyrfalcon?
Bird. Charcoal black stone with cream and pale green veins; Feathers carved on wings; Feathers on tail scratched on; Cream vein running down right side of bird; Hole in right back side of base
Jaeger with Fish
Grey and khaki green polished stone; Neck has unpolished grey stone; Wings have arrow - like feather markings
Ptarmigan
Charcoal black polished stone; Cream and pale green veins and tiny mottling; Lemming in hole
Duck
Charcoal black stone; Cream and pale green veins and tiny mottling; Tail feathers are scratched on
Duck
Charcoal grey stone with cream and pale green veins; Feathers on tail and wings have been scratched on
Canada Goose
Grey stone with some black patches; Cream and pale green veins Tail and wing feathers are done with long knife cuts
Snow Bunting?
Grey stone with pale green and cream veins; Head and left wing of bird have charcoal colouring in them
Duck
Duck. Black polished stone with pale green and cream veins; Bird has scratched feather markings all over surface; Base has grass and leaves incised
Jaeger
Bird (jaeger). Charcoal black polished stone; Breast and neck of bird unpolished; Cream, rust and pale green veins
Dovekie?
Grey and charcoal stone; Cream coloured veins across head , neck and back of bird; Almond and dot eyes
Ptarmigan?
Grey stone with cream coloured veins; Feathers on tail and wings are made with knife cuts
Gull
Gull with rock (?) in its mouth. Charcoal and black polished stone; Cream and pale green veins; Feather markings scratched on surface
Owl
Grey stone; Pale green horizontal vein across wings and back of bird; Feather markings made with knife cuts
Legend of Man Who Ate Too Many Whales
Man's head with whale fins emerging from bottom, and seal along side of his head. Grey, charcoal stone; Rust, pale green and cream veins
Bird Lying Down Cooling Off
Grey stone with pale green and cream veins; Feather markings incised
Muskox
Grey and charcoal polished stone; Pale green and cream mottling and veins; Almond shaped eyes
Swimming Bear
Grey and charcoal stone with pale green and cream veins; Sandpaper markings on surface; Hole on right back probably for a spear
Hunter Pulling in Seal
Charcoal and grey stone; Cream and pale green veins; Ivory inlaid eyes
Hunter with Float
Charcoal, black stone; Cream and pale green veins; Float has ivory plug in it
Untitled
Man is grey stone with sandpaper markings; Eyes, nose and opening in parka are polished stone; Seal has a hole in right cheek; Base is charcoal stone with cream indentatons
Hunter with Dead Seal
Base is charcoal grey stone; Pale green veins; Man is charcoal grey stone with pale green and cream veins; Ivory inlaid eyes
Hunter and Seal
Man is charcoal grey stone with cream coloured veins; Seal is charcoal stone with yellowish tint on right side; Man does not stand upright although flat surface of bottoms of feet would seem to indicate it was intended to stand
Birds on a Cliff
Birds on a cliff. Birds are carved from ivory, cliff is from vertebra. Cream and light brown coloured bone and ivory; Black polish inlaid in eyes of bird
Kneeling Man with Fish
Light orange coloured clay figurine piece is hollowed out; Dot marked sewing details on clothing
Kneeling Woman
Grey stone with fine cream grey veining, tiny rust coloured marks on outside of left arm
Faces
Extremely porous beige and grey whalebone on side with single face; Opposite side is less porous except for two areas where a face is carved
Mother and Child
Grey mottled stone; Four sided bottom; Saw cuts visible between two heads and under mother's chin
Faces
Two faces carved in base relief on 'torso', of front figure; Two heads carved in the round
Face and Head
Front of piece: whitish unporous surface; Back of Piece: extremely porous yellowed whalebone with concave whiter unporous area
Face
Mottled grey stone slab-like piece with face in bas relief on one side; Does not stand upright
Seated Man
Abstracted seated man with arms and legs stretched out in front. Arms are bent upward. Blackish stone; only details are facial features
Mother and Child
Abstracted head and shoulders of woman with child in amautik hood. Light charcoal coloured stone; Saw cut visble between heads
Man
Charcoal and grey stone; Pale green veins on face; Sandpaper markings on entire surface
Bear's Head
Light khaki green and grey stone; Charcoal lines on head of bear; Pencil mark for mouth
Bear and Man Composition
Light grey stone; Some charcoal mottling; Sandpaper markings on entire surface
Man in Kayak
Light grey stone; Charcoal colouring on each side of kayak; Two holes under kayak
Bird
Charcoal and grey stone; Knife cuts to represent wings and feathers on tail; Incised dot eyes
Head
Charcoal, grey stone with rust deposits; Sandpaper markings on surface; Gold deposit on back of head
Bird
Charcoal, grey stone with rust and pale green mottling; Sandpaper markings on surface
Man with Raised Arm
Man with raised arm. Charcoal stone; Pale green striations all over carving; Face is unpolished and set inside parka.
Bird
Light charcoal stone; Pale green and cream striations all over bird; Rough incised dot eyes; Long neck and short fat body
Mother and Child
Grey stone; Standing woman with braids; Child in hood is wearing a parka
Shaman
Abstract composition of faces with tusks. Dark brown and light brown porous whalebone; Carving has grey bone show showing on each side; Some tusks are made of whalebone and others are made of antler; Brown wood eyes
Man
Grey stone; File marks visible between legs; Lighter coloured area on back of left shoulder
Perched Bird
Grey stone with lighter coloured area on left side; 4 knife cuts on right wing, 6 on left, 4 on tail
Head
Grey stone; Pale green and cream veins; Back of head is darker than front; Knife cuts on top of head representing hair
Head
Charcoal stone; Sandpaper markings on surface; Dots, on upper lip to represent whiskers; Lids flat
Head
Steel grey stone; Cream and pale green veins; Sandpaper scratches on back and front of head
Animal Head
Grey stone with cream coloured mark on one side and darker grey scattered marks on other side
Seal Float
Grey stone; Plug represented in front of seal's face (usually the head is removed to make a float)
Base
Grey stone; Black and pale green veins; Flat base with rugged rock structure on the top; Incomplete
Man
Bird
Charcoal, black stone; Pale green veins; Fine sandpaper markings on surface; Knife cuts on bird to represent feathers
Perched Owl
Charcoal grey stone wit cream coloured linear veins on back; Thin sharply pointed tail tip
Man and Animal Composition
Charcoal stone; Cream and pale green veins; Face on one side is frowning
Head
Charcoal black stone; Cream and pale green veins; One prominent green vein on back of head; Almond shaped eyes
Seal
Grey stone; Cream and rust veins; Rust markings on seal; Sandpaper scratches on surface
Bird
Steel grey stone; Rust, cream and pale green veins; Pale green and rust veins on right wing and cheek of bird
Man
Grey stone; Insides of bottoms of feet are grooved from front to back; Two drilled peg holes on bottom of piece
Face with Tongue Stuck Out
Grey stone, brown in colour over left eye and along left side of nose
Man
Crudely fashioned man - facial features visible only in profile; Grey stone with brown marks on face and chest
Face
Grey stone and charcoal mottled stone; Cream veins; Eleven vertical knife cuts on back of head
Caribou Resting
Charcoal grey stone; Fine sandpaper markings on surface; Pale green veins
Bear
Charcoal grey stone; Pale green colouring on left side of bear; Sandpaper markings on surface; Bear has scratches on teeth and mouth
Whale
Grey stone with yellow brown marks on left side; File scratches over entire surface
Woman
Grey stone; Gold deposits on front of woman; Woman's hair is braided together in back; Knife cuts on hands to represent fingers
Walrus
Grey stone; Rust colouring on right side of walrus; Sandpaper and file markings on piece
Seal on Rock
Grey and charcoal stone; Sandpaper markings on surface; Two holes on front of carving
Rabbit (cat?) with Rhinestone Eyes
Light charcoal grey stone; Knife cut to represent whiskers
Walrus
Grey stone; Sandpaper and file markings all over carving; Two drill holes for eyes
Woman
Steel grey stone; Sandpaper markings on carving; W knife cut under woman's back; X knife cut under bun on back of woman
Letter Opener
Cream ivory; Incised owl and small animal on one side; Incised caribou on opposite side
Man
Grey stone; Sandpaper markings overall; Man likely belonged with a kayak because of cut off bottom
Man
Grey stone; Sandpaper markings on surface; Man probably belonged with kayak because of bottom being cut off
Untitled
Unidentified object; Grey stone; Sandpaper markings on surface; curved at one end
Mother and Child
Steel grey stone mother and child; sandpaper and file marks all over carving
Bear with Fish
Blue, dark olive green and brown glaze; White glaze spots on face and back of bear
Standing Goose
Porous cream coloured whalebone with grey markings on surface; Eyes and beak have graphite colouring
Standing Owl
Light khaki stone with navy charcoal diagonal mottling; Light khaki yellow patch on right front side of bird; Cream bone legs
Standing Goose
Khaki green stone with navy charcoal diagonal mottling; Eyes have been marked with purple-blue pen; Cream and light brown bone legs
Standing Bird
Khaki stone bird with navy charcoal and rust mottling; Cream coloured bone legs; Tiny hollow eyes
Bird Feeding
Dark khaki green and navy charcoal mottled stone; Antler legs; Incision on top of right foot
Canada Goose
Khaki green and navy charcoal stone bird; Mottled on right side, veined on left side; Incised feathers on wings and tail; Ivory inlay on each side of bird's head
Sitting Bird
Grey stone with brown mottling, especially on right side; Twelve incised feathers on left wing, nine on right
Swimming Bird
Unporous cream coloured bone with tiny grey marks on back; Tiny dot eyes; U shaped incision on left wing
Standing Bird
Black stone with cream and sandpaper scratches overall; Khaki green and rust vein on right side of head; Cream coloured ivory feet
Standing Owl
Charcoal stone bird with fine sandpaper markings; Dark green overcast on right side of bird; Cream coloured antler legs
Standing Bird
Black stone with fine cream and sandpaper markings overall; Khaki green veins on tail and right side of face; Surface has been shoe polished
Husky and Pack
Grey stone with sandpaper scratches overall; Front and back section of dog has a slight khaki green overcast; Hole on each side of pack and on each side of dog
Caribou
Caribou with neck bent downwards. Khaki green stone with navy-charcoal mottling; Cream and grey coloured bone antlers
Standing Bird
Mottled grey stone with highly polished surface; ° shaped incision on top of beak; Incised dot eyes are darkened
Standing Goose
Standing goose. Khaki green and navy charcoal mottled stone; Incised dots and lines on wing
Muskox
Blackish stone; Hooves are detailed; Horns are carved from a single piece of antler and pegged on either side of head
Bears
Greenish charcoal stone with brownish tones in indentations on surface; Bears are heavy legged
Ptarmigans
Two ivory birds with blackened dot eyes and inset black (baleen?) beaks; Khaki green stone base with navy charcoal veins; One bird in flight, the other standing
Bird Flying over Whales
Ivory whales and birds with darkened eyes; Base is mottled; Khaki green, light khaki green and navy charcoal
Two Ptarmigans
Ivory ptarmigans (with wings down) was restored with epoxy and inks; Beaks and eyes were re-darkened
Goose in Flight
Ivory bird with black line on underside of left wing; Khaki green with navy charcoal vein base
Ice Fishing
Fishing scene with four figures, each holding a harpoon, on a stone base (representing ice) supported by three ivory pegs. One harpoon is through hole in the base and attached to a fish below the ice. There are two fish under the base.
Swimming Bird
Light grey and white mottled stone; Slight, light green veins and cream veins overall; File marks overall
Swimming Bird
Milky grey stone with tiny black dots on surface; Incised eyes have graphite inside them
Owl
Charcoal stone with pale green, cream and rust veins on surface; Cream and grey antler feet; Fine sandpaper markings on surface
Walrus
Grey, white and black mottled stone walrus on its left side; Cream coloured ivory tusks
Seals and Bird on Rock
Base and seal in bas relief on base, (a) are darker grey stone than other pieces; Parts (b,c, & d) are carved from a more mottled stone; Bird feathers and seal's whiskers are detailed by knife cuts
Drum Dancer
Dark khaki green and navy-charcoal striated stone man; Cream and grey antler drum
Drum Dancer
Grey charcoal stone man with sandpaper markings on surface; Cream, brown and grey antler drum and beater
Woman and Children
Khaki green and navy charcoal mottled stone; Mother is picking up child; Other child is in her amautik hood
Standing Goose
Khaki green and navy charcoal mottled stone; Fine sandpaper markings on entire surface; Feet joined at the toes
Standing Goose
Charcoal black stone with dark hunter green overcast; Cream mottling and sandpaper markings
Seated Mother and Child
Mottled khaki green and navy charcoal stone; Child's body merges with her lap (his legs are not visible); Turned up point on mother's amautee hood
Standing Bird
Charcoal, grey and white mottled stone, slightly polished; Head not polished; Rust coloured veins on wings and back; Feet carved as one piece
Standing Puffin (Owl?)
Grey, white, and charcoal mottled stone; Left side of puffin is darker than right side; Slightly polished with a clear finish; Flat sided wings and back; Legs are one piece
Swimming Duck
Grey, white, and charcoal mottled stone; Black patches overall ; Slightly polished with a clear finish; Flat beak; Tail angles upward
Standing Bird
Grey and white mottled stone; Pale green veins on left wing; Hooked smooth beak
Standing Bird
Grey, white, and charcoal mottled stone with rust veins overall; White vein running down left side of back and wing; Pale khaki green veins on left side of back
Standing Bird
Charcoal and pale khaki mottled stone; Cream mottling also; Wings are outlined with long incised lines; Tiny hooked beak; Feet are carved as one piece
Swimming Bird
Grey and white mottled polished stone with some creamy rust veins on surface; Beak has deep knife cut to represent mouth
Standing Goose
Grey and white mottled stone with black dots throughout; Left eye has black speckles in it; Flat beak
Standing Bird
Grey and white mottled stone with black dots throughout; Slightly polished; Hooked beak
Swimming Bird
Black, grey, and white mottled stone; Wattle on top of beak; Top of beak is flat
Swimming Bird
Charcoal and khaki mottled stone with cream and rust veins throughout; Wings are outlined with long incised lines
Standing Bird
Black, grey, and white mottled stone; Wings are outlined with long incised lines
Bird
Charcoal and khaki mottled stone with cream veins and mottling; Wattle on top of beak
Swimming Bird
Charcoal and olive green mottled stone; Wings are detailed by incised line; Incised line below tip of right wing
Swimming Bird
Charcoal and olive stone; Left eye is not incised as deeply as right; Wings are outlined with incised line
Swimming Bird
Charcoal, olive green, and cream mottled stone; Cream coloured oval mark on back of head at left; No wing or tail details
Walrus and Bird on Base
White, grey and black mottled stone; Slightly polished; Walrus has larger mottling than bird and base; Ivory tusks
Two Birds on Base
White, grey and charcoal mottled stone; Pale green veins throughout stone; Tiny pale green dot on top of fatter bird's head
Walrus and Bird on Whale's Back
Stone bird and walrus head are pegged with wooden pegs to stone whale; Walrus head is black with pale green veins and scratches overall; Khaki and navy charcoal stone bird; Whale is grey, black, and white mottled, polished stone with rust veins; Seal oil has been added to fill fault in stone of whale
Bird on Seal's Back
Grey and white mottled stone seal, top is darker; Porous cream coloured whalebone bird is pegged to back of seal
Walrus Head
Charcoal and khaki mottled stone with cream mottling and veins throughout; Ivory tusks
Bird
Dark khaki and charcoal black mottled stone; Cream and rust indentations on left and right sides of bird; Flattened and split beak
Kneeling Woman
Grey charcoal and light grey-cream finely grained stone; Woman kneels with arms linked in front of her in continuous curve
Whale
Beige-cream whalebone, less porous on head section, dark brown mark on back; Two shallow darkened dots for breathing hole and two for eyes
Standing Bird
Khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining; Head turned slightly to left
Two Narwhals
White and grey subtly striated antler narwhals with yellowish pith visible on underside
Seal's Head
Unporous and cream coloured on right side, caramel colour on top, extremely porous and greyed on left side
Swimming Bear's Head
Grey-cream whalebone with deep pores; Yellow coloured marks on right side
Muskox
Charcoal and cream mottled stone; Transparent brownish yellow muskox horn antlers
Walrus
White, charcoal and grey mottled stone walrus with cream coloured ivory tusks; Left and right front flippers upturned; Incised V shape on muzzle
Walrus
Khaki, rust and navy-charcoal highly polished stone; Pale green and ceam veins on left side and back of walrus; Cream coloured ivory tusks; Front flippers upturned; ° shape incised on muzzle
Walrus
Grey and white mottled stone with rust and green polished overcast on head and back of walrus; Two incised dots for nose and eyes; Left and right flippers upturned; Ivory (?) tusks
Walrus
Pale khaki, grey and white polished mottled stone; Cream coloured ivory tusks; Black vein running down back and right side of walrus
Whale
Khaki and charcoal mottled stone with pale green and cream veins and mottling; Left and right flippers have scratches; Two holes joined by one line incised on top of head; Yellow ochre plastic eyes
Walrus
Charcoal and khaki polished stone; Black and white veins on front and back; Cream coloured ivory tusks
Walrus
Khaki and charcoal mottled stone walrus with pale green and cream coloured veins; Cream coloured ivory tusks
Whale
Grey stone; Two incised dots joined by incised line represents breathing hole; V shaped incision represents mouth
Whale
Charcoal and grey stone; V shaped incision to represent mouth; Two incised dots joined by V shape represents breathing hole
Seal
Cream and grey coloured whalebone; Grey, diagonally porous bone on right side; Seal's body is twisted; Four jagged claws on each flipper
Seal
Grey stone with rust diagonal striations across upper part of seal; Incised line under rear flippers
Seal
Cream coloured semi porous whalebone; Split between flippers; Two incised dot eyes; V shaped tail
Seal
Cream and grey whalebone, brownish colour under seal; Incised hole representing nose; Four tiny jagged claws on front flippers; Back flippers are joined together
Seal
Cream and grey porous whalebone; V shaped tail in between flippers; Seal rests on back
Seal
Cream and grey porous whalebone; Grey porous bone on back and head of seal; Brownish colouring on stomach and neck
Whale
Unpolished dark grey-green stone with brownish flaws; Concave on underside (below front flippers); Two incised dots joined by incised line represent breathing hole
Whale
Polished dark khaki green and navy charcoal stone; Two incised dots joined by incised line represent breathing hole
Seal
Charcoal and khaki highly polished stone; Back flippers left unpolished; Cream veins throughout stone; Black vein across stomach; Fine sandpaper markings; Tail carved between flippers
Seal
Khaki and charcoal mottled stone; Pointed face and angled body; Tail carved on top of joined rear flippers
Seal
Khaki and charcoal mottled stone; Black, rust and pale green polished veins on back of seal; Stone left unpolished under flippers; Seal balances on front flippers and stomach; Flippers upraised
Seal
Charcoal grey and white mottled stone; Pale green veins on back and head; Tail carved between flippers; Left rear flipper is raised
Seal
Charcoal and cream mottled stone with rust dots overall; Flat back; Tail carved above flippers which meet with a split in the middle
Walrus
Black polished stone; Pale green dots and cream rust vein across back of walrus; Cream coloured ivory tusks
Walrus
Steel grey stone; Charcoal mottling on head and back; Cream coloured ivory tusks; Left and right front flippers are turned up
Walrus
Grey and white stone; Rust and charcoal mottling on back; Cream coloured ivory tusks; Knife cuts on back of neck and front flippers to represent wrinkles; Head leans to left
Walrus
Grey and white stone; Cream coloured ivory tusks; Sandpaper markings on entire surface; Head is polished; Charcoal dot on nose
Walrus
Khaki and charcoal mottled, highly polished stone; Black vein (circular) on head; Cream coloured ivory tusks
Walrus
Khaki and charcoal mottled stone; Cream scratches on entire surface; Cream coloured ivory tusks; Back flippers slightly turned up
Swimming Hawk
Plain smoothly finished grey stone; Wing outlined with incised line; Head slanted towards left
Standing Owl
Khaki green stone with tiny navy charcoal veins which run lengthwise along body - most prominent of top of head; Pedestal for feet
Perched Owl
Even textured light charcoal coloured stone; Iris is detailed with knife cuts (like spokes of a wheel); Seven incised lines on left wing on right
Narwhal
Base is dark olive and black stone; Khaki green and navy charcoal veined stone whale
Owl
Light khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining; Veins tend to run vertically on piece; Feet form base that merges with tail
Whale
Grey and charcoal polished stone; Rust veins on neck and sides of whale; Sandpaper marking under front flippers; Incised U-shape for breathing hole
Walrus
Steel grey and charcoal mottled stone; Cream coloured ivory tusks; Incised hole for nose; Very fine sharp tusks
Walrus
Rust, grey, charcoal and khaki mottled stone; Cream coloured ivory tusks; Two holes for nose; Front flippers turned up
Whale
Charcoal and grey mottled stone; Rust colouring on tail and back; Incised U-shape for breathing hole; Sandpaper markings on entire surface
Beluga Whale
Grey stone; Rust mottling on parts of whale; Tail curved to right; Front flippers upturned
Swimming Hawk
Charcoal and black stone; Cream, rust and pale green mottling; Wings join together
Standing Bird
Grey and cream mottled stone; Rust veins on back and tail; Wings are charcoal in colour
Standing Bird
Steel grey stone; White tiny mottling on entire surface; Feet are carved as one piece
Standing Bird
Grey stone; Rust colouring on foot; Wings are charcoal coloured; Fine sandpaper markings on entire surface; Two tiny incised dots for nose; Feet are carved as one piece
Standing Bird
Grey stone; Pink veins on stone; Fine sandpaper markings on entire surface; Tiny black spot on neck of bird
Swimming Bird
Charcoal and grey stone; Head is darker grey; Creamy-rust veins on head and neck
Whale
Grey stone; Rust, cream and charcoal veins; Black vein along spine; Tail curves to the right; Sandpaper scratches on entire surface
Swimming Swan
Grey and charcoal mottled stone; Body section is more even textured grey; Seven incised lines on right wing, six on left
Swimming Bird
Grey and charcoal mottled stone; Incised dot eyes are the only details on piece
Standing Bird
Grey-green and cream mottled stone; Highly polished surface; Eyes are incised dots wtih inverted V shaped line above dot; Legs are carved separately, feet are joined
Standing Bird
Charcoal and grey stone; Khaki green overcast on back which has been polished; Cream slivers overall; Knife cuts representing feathers on wings and tail; Bird has very small neck; Head turned to left
Standing Bird
Grey stone; Cream and rust veins and sliver like markings on back of bird; Fine sandpaer markings on entire surface
Sitting Bird
Grey stone; Charcoal and pale green veins on back which have been polished; White indentation on back
Swimmming Bird
Grey stone; Pale green sliver like deposits overall; Pale green veins over head; Creamy-white deposits on head and back
Standing Bird
Grey stone; Cream and charcoal mottling; Some knife cuts on wings to represent feathers
Swimming Bird
Grey stone; Pale green and cream veins; Stone is polished; Fine sandpaper markings on surface
Swimming Bird
Dark khaki green stone with navy-charcoal veining; White marks on right side; Incised lines on bottom of wings
Swimming Goose
Light khaki green stone with navy charcoal veins; Head slightly curved to left, wattle on beak
Baby Seal
Charcoal and khaki mottled stone; Cramy rust markings all over stone; Nose resembles a pig's snout
Walrus
Grey stone with pale green overcast; Cream and charcoal slivers; Cream coloured tusks; All flippers carved together
Beluga Whale
Grey, charcoal, cream stone with a khaki green overcast; Mouth area extremely well carved
Beluga Whale on Side
Dark khaki green and navy-charcoal mottled stone; Head section is darker in colour; Incised dot eyes
Seal
Grey stone; Separation between rear flippers is by a drilled hole; Six claws on right fore flipper
Untitled
Mottled grey and light grey stone with yellowish cast; Seal sits on its left (tipped on to belly in photo); Circle and dot drilled eyes
Seal on Side
Mottled charcoal and grey-green stone; Pose is extremely animated; Reddish vein on left side of neck
Walrus
Dark khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining; Linear arch shaped incised eyes
Hunter at Seal Breathing Hole
Hunter with harpoon standing at seal breathing hole. Khaki green and navy charcoal mottled stone; Eyes are drilled circles and incised dots; Man and base are carved from the same piece of stone; Ivory implements
Man by Seal Hole
Man is dark khaki green stone wtih navy charcoal veining; Ivory harpoon head is thonged with sinew; Other implements and base are ivory; Seal breathing hole is carved on underside and top of base
Two Beluga Whales in the Waves
Stone is mottled khaki green and navy charcoal; Incised dot breathing holes and eyes on ivory whales are filled in with blacking
Man in Kayak Hunting Caribou
Blackish green stone; Incised dot eyes on ivory caribou and hunter have been darkened
Bust of Woman?
Upper torso of woman in cream-grey whalebone with polished mottled khaki green stone inset eyes; Arms outstretched and there are natural indentations in the bone on the top of the arms
Kneeling Woman
Steel grey stone; White veins on entire surface; V-shaped bun on back of woman's head; Legs are rounded out in the back
Man
Khaki and navy-charcoal mottled stone; Cream flaw on back of man; Detailed face with cream dust from incision marks
Drum Dancer
Steel grey stone man with beige, pale green and charcoal veins; Ivory beater in proper right hand; Drum, in proper left hand, has wooden handle and rim; Hide is sewn to rim with sinew
Upper Torso of Woman
Grey stone with pale green and cream slivers; White dot on forehead ; Woman has been carved on back of head
Mother and Child
Khaki green and navy charcoal polished, mottled stone; Rust veins; Baby's face is turned to left
Walking Bear
Steel grey stone; Charcoal and white mottling; Incised dot eyes; Left front foot has a vertical knife cut on the bottom; Knife cuts on feet to represent toes
Standing Bear
Grey stone; Pale green slivers overall; Left ear has hole in it; Tail slightly carved
Standing Bear
Charcoal and grey polished stone; Rust and pale green veins overall; Fine sandpaper markings on entire surface
Standing Bear
Khaki green stone with navy charcoal tail of bear; Front feet are carved together; Bear has blunt nose
Standing Bear
Khaki, brown and black mottled stone; Pale green vein on back of bear; Feet have knife cuts to represent toes
Standing Bird
Charcoal and white mottled stone; Black patches on head, back and wings; Feet are carved as one block
Standing Bird
Steel grey stone; White and cream veins on head, neck and wings; Olive green vein running down front of neck
Standing Bird
Grey, white and charcoal mottled stone; Pale green veins on wings on head; Stone is polished on top; Feet are carved as one piece
Standing Bird
Grey, white and charcoal mottled stone; Beige and pale green veins on back and head; Feet are carved as one block
Inquisitive Bird
Dark khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Cream mottling on left side of bird
Squatting Bird
Khaki stone wtih navy charcoal veins; Cream slivers throughout stone; White ring around head and one around neck
Seal
Khaki and charcoal stone; Cream, rust and pale green veins throughout; Two tiny dot eyes; Tail carved on top of flippers
Seal
Grey stone with khaki charcoal veins on back, flippers, arms and head; Blunt nose; No mouth
Face
Steel grey stone; Tiny white and charcoal mottling; Sinew attached to back for hanging
Face
Steel grey stone; Tiny white and charcoal mottling; Sinew attached to back for hanging purposes
Face
Steel grey stone; Tiny charcoal and white mottling; Left side of face is flatter than right side
Seal
Grey charcoal and pale green mottled stone with rust veins; Front flippers are carved underneath
Walrus
Grey stone with greyish slivers throughout; tiny dot eyes; V shape cut just above tusks to represent mouth
Walrus
Grey stone with greyish and rust slivers throughout; Walrus head leans to right; Back flippers are carved together under walrus
Beluga Whale
Grey stone with tiny white and charcoal mottling; Rust marking around tail; U shape on top of head to represent breathing hole
Beluga Whale
Steel grey stone with charcoal slivers throughout; Rust marking around tail; U shaped cut to represent breathing hole
Seal
Mottled grey polished stone; Three incised lines on right rear flipper; Four incised lines on other flippers
Owl
Veined and mottled green and charcoal stone surface is highly polished; Inset eyes are cross section of antler with incised pencil dotted centres
Swimming Bird
Unpolished mottled grey stone; No details on beak; Incised lines on each wing - cross hatching on right wing
Owl
Base is unpolished light grey stone; wooden peg; Owl is khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining
Goose Preening Feathers
Mottled grey and charcoal stone; Goose's head is tucked flat against left side
Swimming Bird
Light grey stone with brownish marks on beak and left side (head and neck)
Swimming Bird
Light grey stone; Right side is flat - gives bird the appearance of leaning to the left
Geese
Khaki green, light khaki green and navy charcoal mottled stone base; Three ivory birds with darkened dot eyes
Drum Dancer
Mottled grey stone dancer with translucent slivers throughout; Knife cut details on mukluks and parka; Hair detailed by file cuts; Wooden beater in proper right hand; Drum with wooden rim and gut attached with sinew in left hand
Standing Bird
Blue grey stone; Prominent vein around top of head; Two knife cut nostrils
Standing Bird
Light grey stone; Six incised lines (feathers) on right wing; Eight incised lines (feathers) on left wing
Standing Bird
Grey stone; Eight incised feather lines on left wing, seven on right; Pedestal feet
Standing Bird
Polished grey stone; Eight incised feather lines on left wing, seven on right; Concave cut on front of pedestal feet
Standing Bird
Medium grey stone bird standing on two feet; Form curves slightly to right; Eleven incised lines on right wing, nine on left
Bird in Flight
Grey stone, bird has dull polish; Ten incised feather lines on right wing, nine on left; Short incised feather lines on tail
Standing Bird
Polished grey mottled stone; Six incised feather lines on right wing, five on left
Standing Bird
Grey stone wtih scattered beige and charcoal marks; Nine incised lines on each wing
Swimming Bird
Polished mottled grey stone; Eleven incised feather lines on right wing, ten on left
Standing Bird
Grey stone bird with hooked beak; File cut on chest immediately in front of feet
Swimming Bird
Grey stone, long necked bird; Five incised feather lines on right wing, six on left
Seal
Highly polished salt and pepper grained stone; Eight incised lines detail the rear flippers
Seal
Highly polished stone with translucent ice like slivers throughout ; Only seven claws are detailed on hind flippers
Whale
Light grey stone; Translucent slivers in stone - barely visible; Breathing hole represented by incised line
Whale
Mottled dark grey and charcoal stone; Highly polished surface ; C-shaped incised breathing hole
Whale
Speckled grey stone - polished to a drill sheen; C-shaped breathing hole incised on top of head
Whale
Light grey and cream pebbled stone wtih two darker veins across tail section; Polished to a dull sheen
Whale
Pebbled grey and light grey stone; Left incised dot eye is cream coloured; Sharp edge down spine
Drum Dancer
Grey stone dancer; Antler beater and drum; Knife incised details on hair and bottom of parka
Drum Dancer
Blackish charcoal stone; Lower lip protrudes; Head elongated from front to back; Drum is constructed by binding skin with string over antler; Beater is carved from antler
Drum Dancer
Standing figure holding a drum. Grey stone with yellow-beige marks scattered throughout; Knife incised details on hair and parka bottom; Antler drum is smooth on inside pith visible on outside
Hunter over Seal Hole
Unpolished grey stone base; Polished grey stone man; Man pegged to base by antler peg into left foot
Woman
Grey stone woman; No feet; Bun at back of hood; Amautee hood lies against back, down to waist, in shallow bas relief
Walking Man Carrying Pack
Grey stone; Stone dust makes front appear lighter in colour; Crudely carved, rough surfaced; Extremely short legs
Bust of a Man
Stone is speckled cream-grey-green with asbestos deposits throughout; Head and back sections are polished
Walrus
Speckled grey stone with brownish deposits, especially prominent on back; Five wrinkles cut on back of neck; Four knife cuts on each front flipper; Ivory tusks
Walrus
Soft light grey stone with asbestos crystals, greenish tone on hinquarters; Head turned right
Walrus
Grey and charcoal mottled stone; Flat bodied walrus; Five incised lines on back and left side of neck
Standing Bear
Grey stone with charcoal and cream veins and slivers; Teeth are carved inside mouth; Charcoal ring around neck; Right front foot is off the ground; Feet have knife cuts on them to represent claws
Standing Bear
Charcoal and steel grey stone; Rust and khaki slivers on entire surface; Fine sandpaper markings on bear; Toes have been carved on feet
Standing Bear
Polished charcoal, pale khaki and rust mottled stone; Pale green slivers throughout stone
Bear's Head
Highly polished khaki and navy charcoal stone; Left side is lighter in colour than right side; Cream coloured veins
Tattooed Face Mask
Grey polished stone with pale and cream veins; Top of head is flat; String attached to back
Face Mask
Highly polished khaki green and rust mottled stone; Navy charcoal veins throughout stone
Rabbit Crouching
Grey stone wtih khaki slivers throughout; Brown markings across front paws
Kayaker Pursuing Two Caribou
Light khaki stone base with navy charcoal and rust mottling; Cream coloured ivory man in Kayak and two swimming caribou; caribou have black inlay in their eyes; Hunter has ivory harpoon and two other implements
Birds with Fish
Stone base is veined khaki green and navy charcoal; Three ivory birds with inset baleen eyes and incised lines on wings; Standing bird pecks at ivory fish; Two flying birds are supported by poles and have incised feather lines on tail; One bird in flight has fish in beak
Man in Kayak Hunting Bear
Khaki green stone base with navy charcoal veining; Ivory man in kayak has harpoon raised in right hand; Ivory float is attached to harpoon with sinew, oar is strapped to kayak with sinew; Ivory swimming bear is pegged to base with wo with wooden peg and has incised and darkened dot eyes. Wooden peg also holds kayak on base
Bird Flying over Nest and Fish
Base is light khaki green stone with charcoal veining; Ivory bird in flight is supported by ivory pole; Bird has darkened dot eyes; Ivory fish is on base, peg is carved as part of it; Nest is represented by raised area which has been hollowed out; Two ivory eggs
Woman with Ulu Cleaning Fish
Khaki green stone base with navy charcoal veining and tiny brown speckles; Ivory woman has ulu in right hand; Two ivory fish on basee
Bird in Flight with Whale
Base is polished dark green-black stone with scattered lighter marks; Ivory whale and bird have incised and darkened dot eyes
Walking Woman
Speckled khaki green and navy charcoal stone; Brown and yellow- green marks on shoulder and head
Rabbit
Navy charcoal and khaki green speckled stone; Navy charcoal veining prominent on chest and around face
Seal
Speckled grey stone; Incised dot eyes are filled in with cream coloured substance; Four notches on each flipper
Swimming Bird
Light grey and cream mottled stone; Incised lines on sides to represent feathers but edges of wings are not detailed
Walrus
Grey and charcoal mottled stone wtih asbestos deposits; Shallow dot eyes; Tail carved on underside
Whale
Finely speckled grey stone; C shaped breathing hole on top; Knife cut mouth on underside
Narwhal on Base
Base is khaki green and navy charcoal finely veined stone; Narwhal is carved from similar stone, but is darker; Antler tusk
Seal
Light grey stone with brown marks on back; Five notches on rear flippers; Three notches on each side flipper
Seal on Side
Green and navy charcoal finely veined stone; Three claws on each rear flipper
Bird in Flight
Khaki green and navy charcoal finely veined stone; Scratched circular eyes
Bird Feeding
Polished grey stone; Feathers on right wing are scratched at two different angles; Feathers on left wing are parallel
Swimming Bird
Grey charcoal and cream mottled stone; Edges of wings in bas relief; Shallow incised eyes
Fish
Charcoal coloured stone with cream/green translucent deposits on right side; Fish curves to right
Two Geese
Base is khaki green stone with fine navy // charcoal veining; Ivory birds are pegged by right foot to base with antler peg
Face; Woman's Face Plaque
Grey stone; Incised eyebrows; Sinew loop through back of piece
Two Women
Grey stone faces both have hair parted in centre; Sinew loop joins back of faces
Woman and Man
Grey stone; Two faces joined by sinew loop through back; Woman's face is longer and thinner than man's
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with charcoal speckles; Incised lines for feather details on wings
Standing Man
Khaki green stone with fine navy charcoal veining; Area between arm and side not polished
Crouching Bear with Meat
Green stone bear with head held up and teeth visible in mouth; Meat held between front paws; Left front leg off ground
Owl Perched on Rock
Blackish stone base; Finely veined khaki green and navy charcoal stone bird with tiny brown speckles
Owl Perched on Rock
Khaki green and navy charcoal stone; Base appears darker in colour; Owl's head turned to right
Whale and Geese
Whale and geese are ivory; Incised and darkened dot eyes; Stone base is charcoal-black and khaki green
Bear and Seal
Charcoal-black coloured stone base; Ivory animals have incised and darkened dot eyes
Swimming Bear
Mottled charcoal and grey stone; Flat snout; Incised dot eyes and nostrils
Goose in Flight
Ivory bird has finely detailed knife cut feathers and incised and darkened dot eyes; Base is khaki green stone with navy charcoal veins
Owl
Dark khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining; Pedestal feet; Does not stand upright
Walrus
Dark khaki green stone with fine navy charcoal mottling; Incised circle and dot eyes
Fish
Polished khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Small square carved near back of fish
Seal
Grey stone with cram and charcoal slivers throughout; Neck is carved to left; Dark hollowed out eyes
Whale
Dark khaki stone with cream, rust, and charcoal mottling and veins; Breathing hole incised on top; Tail delicately carved and curved; Mouth is carved
Seal
Khaki stone with cream slivers and charcoal mottling; Head is held up; Sandpaper markings overall
Swimming Bird
Dark khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; No eyes; Crude incision marks to represent wings
Bird
Polished grey stone with cream and pale green slivers; Hollowed out eyes with ink marks inside
Swimming Bird
Steel grey polished stone with pale green and cream slivers; Fine sandpaper markings overall; Hollowed out eyes with pen markings inside
Bear and Geese
Polished charcoal and dark khaki green base with undulating surface; Ivory animals have incised eyes filled with blacking; Bear is mounted on wooden peg
Man Hunting Walrus and Narwhals
Khaki stone base with navy charcoal veining; Walrus is carved from pith of ivory; Man is yellower in colour, narwhals whiter; Animals all have incised and filled black eyes; Harpoon is carved from antler
Goose on Base
Light khaki green stone with navy-charcoal veining; Base has less navy-charcoal; Goose's head is turned left
Owl Flying Over Seal
Grey stone owl pegged with ivory peg to grey stone seal; Seal base and pole look like harpooned seal
Walking Animal
Grey stone with charcoal understones; Fine sandpaper scratches on surface; Animal has caribou head and haunches similar to a rabbit
Kneeling Mother and Children
Light khaki green stone with fine navy charcoal veining; Mother is leaning to right
Woman with Braided Hair
Steel grey stone; Charcoal mottling all over; Rust vein on nose and forehead
Kneeling Man with Pack
Man is khaki green stone with navy charcoal veins; Base is darker khaki with navy charcoal veins; Wooden peg
Face
Khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Person is smiling; Three incised lines on each side of mouth; String (sinew) attached to back for hanging
Face
Grey stone with charcoal and white slivers throughout; Pointed nose; Sinew attached to back for hanging
Face
Grey stone; Charcoal and white slivers throughout stone; Green vein across cheek and mouth; Beige veins on left side of face
Hawk Holding Bear in His Mouth
Grey and charcoal mottled stone; Wings are polished; Pale green veins on bear and back of hawk
Walrus Head
Brownish stone; Black stone eyes; Ivory tusks; Knife cuts to represent whiskers
Bear Dragging Seal
Grey stone; Cream and charcoal slivers; Bear and seal are carved as one
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with cream slivers; Curved pointed beak; Course knife cuts to represent wings; Circle and dot eyes
Walrus
Charcoal and black polished stone with sandpaper scratches and file marks on entire surface
Standing Bird
Charcoal and black stone; Wings and back are polished; Sandpaper scratches on surface; Face not polished: Wings are deeply cut out
Standing Bird
Grey stone bird with darker wings; Gold slivers on neck and wings; Sandpaper markings overall; Head is flat on top; Feet left unpolished
Bird
Black polished stone; Green vein on back; Fine sandpaper scratches on neck and head
Seal
Khaki polished stone with navy charcoal veins; Tail is carved on top of back flippers
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with rust diagonal veins on neck and tail; Cream coloured veins on right side of bird; Sandpaper markings overall
Seal
Grey stone; Charcoal dots on back; Rust veins on neck and back of head; Nose is curled up; Flippers are carved together
Female Caribou
Grey stone; Charcoal mottling on right side of caribou; Fine sandpaper markings on entire surface; Two holes on head for horns that are missing
Narwhal Head
Khaki and rust mottled stone; V shape on top of head to represent breathing hole; Wooden tusk
Bear's Head
Steel grey stone; charcoal and rust mottling on neck; Square nose; Slanted incised eyes
Beluga Whale
Steel grey polished stone; Pale green veins on back; Fine sandpaper markings on surface
Man and Dog
Grey stone; White and charcoal dots on entire surface; Dog is smiling; Stone man and dog pegged with wooden pegs to stone base; Dog's harness is made of hide and string
Swimming Bird
Grey stone; White and charcoal dots on entire surface; Wings have been carved out slightly; Long beak
Mother and Child
Grey stone; Sandpaper markings on entire surface; Child's face detailed
Woman and Drum
Grey stone woman on base holding ivory beater in proper right hand and bone drum in left; Charcoal mottling on head and back; Woman has one braid in her hair; Sandpaper markings on entire surface
Swimming Bird
Uneven textured grey stone with asbestos slivers; Head turned to right; Incised dot eyes
Summer Camp Scene
Grey stone base; Bone (scapula ?) tent secured to base by sinew thong; Ivory man and woman have detailed faces; Ivory man and woman have detailed faces; Ivory whale; Ivory bird has darkened eyes and detailed incised feathers
Face Plaque
Grey stone, uneven tone with tiny asbestos slivers throughout; Sinew thong on back threaded through; Drilled holes
Two Faces
Narrower face is carved from khaki green stone wtih navy charcoal veining and has incised hair details; Wider face is carved from light grey stone with fine asbestos slivers throughout; Green face has concave area on back
Bird on Base
Ivory bird, head turned left has red crayoned (?) eyes and blackened incised dots on wings; Base is carved from khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining
Swimming Bird
Polished grey green stone with charcoal coloured marks and asbestos slivers throughout stone; Incised dot eyes
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with asbestos slivers, darker area around neck and down right side; Incised dot eyes
Swimming Bird Looking Backward
Black-charcoal coloured stone with lighter file marks on surface; Proportionately large head and neck; Incised eyes
Standing Bird
Mottled charcoal, copper and cream coloured stone with bluish tones on back; Incised eyes
Standing Bird
Grey stone bird, head turned slightly to left; Four incised lines on each wing
Swimming
Charcoal green and cream polished stone; Neck outstretched and beak open; Incised dot eyes
Swimming Bird
Dark khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining; Tiny head; Incised dot eyes
Seal over Bird
Yellow-grey stone bird; Grey stone seal-flippers concave on underside; Bird has incised dot eyes
Walrus
Grey stone, extremely soft and crumbly, with yellow-cream surface; Three wrinkles on left side of neck only; Incised dot eyes
Walrus
Light grey stone with pink mark on belly; Head turned left; Left flipper turned forward onto chest
Beluga Whale
Charcoal stone with tiny cream coloured marks; Concave area under head; Incised dot eyes; C shaped incised line to represent breathing hole
Narwhal
Green and charcoal stone with whitish slivers throughout; Concave area under head; Incised dot breathing hole and eyes
Standing Bird
Light grey stone with deeply incised dot eyes; Head turned to right; Pedestal feet
Swimming Bird
Polished mottled dark grey stone with a few tiny rust coloured marks; No wing details; Deeply incised dot eyes
Swimming Bird
Light grey stone with medium grey speckles; Three brown marks on left side, two on chest, one each on left side and underside; Deeply incised dot eyes
Owl
Grey stone with pinky beige marks on chest, head, and upper back; Incised dot eyes with scratched circle around dot; Four incised lines on each wing; Feet are sawed apart
Face Plaque
Medium to dark grey stone; Raised lips; Incised nostrils, eyes and mouth slit; Sinew thong knit through drilled holes on back
Seal
Grey and cream uneven coloured stone, smoothly finished; Left flipper tucked under body - outlined by incised line
Seal
Grey stone, uneven in colour; Two notches carved out of each flipper; Rear flippers are sawed apart
Bear
Cream coloured bone with inset stone eyes; Head, neck, belly and area between legs are extremely porous; Green, rust and grey tone of scattered markings; Inset grey stone eyes
Walking Bear
Grey and charcoal stone with yellow cast; Knife cut lines on paws; Saw cuts visible on belly and between legs
Swimming Bird Looking Backward
Grey stone with brown speckles overall; Front curve of wings outlined by incised line
Swimming Bird
Grey and cream mottled stone with yellow cast; Six incised lines on each wing
Swimming Goose with Bent Neck
Grey stone; Goose's neck is bent downwards; No feather detail on carving
Two Birds
Cream grey and beige antler; Line on left side of front bird is wing shaped; Pedestal legs have one notch
Bird Flying over Swimming Beluga Whale
Cream and grey antler bird and whale; Bird's eyes and whale's mouth, eyes and breathing hole are darkened with blue pen; Base is dark khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining
Tattooed Face
Light and dark khaki green stone with navy-charcoal veining; Piece stands upright; Back of face is flat
Owl
Khaki stone with diagonal navy charcoal and dark green veins; Pale green patches on back and front
Narwhals Swimming
Khaki green, cream and navy charcoal veined stone base and narwhals; Both whales have C shaped incised breathing hole; Ivory tusks - one on (b) and two on (c)
Standing Bird; Bird Perched on Rock
Khaki green and navy charcoal stone; Bird's head is turned to right; Single pedestal base representing rock or oversized feet
Feeding Bird
Highly polished, greenish black stone with cream coloured veins; Vein around tail especially prominent
Birds in Flight
Three ivory birds pegged to ivory base; Two largest birds have inset black eyes
Swimming Bird
Dark khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining; Bird's head is up and turned to left
Fish
Cream coloured ivory with brown decay marks; brown line down left side and yellow marks on right side; Inset pink eyes (plastic ?)
Drum Dancer
Dark khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining; Double drilled hole area in right 'hand'
Man in Kayak
Antler kayak is thin at rear, thicker in front and raised; Grey stone man and float
Owl
Whalebone has very large and deep pores; Owl rests on single peg, has inset black eyes, and small area to right of right eye filled in with black; One large pore on lower chest is filled in with antler or bone piece
Owl
Cream coloured whalebone with grey decay marks in left side; Feet, with four claws on each, are in bas relief on bottom of chest; Pencilled circle and dot eyes
Owl
Cream coloured whalebone has golden area on chest; Plastic eyes are amber coloured with white pupils; Several large, very deep pores in bone - one above right wing is prominent
Swimming Bird
Whitish whalebone with pores in surface; Incised dot eyes are the only details
Swimming Bird
Whitish whalebone with extremely large pore above right wing; Inset plastic eyes are amber coloured
Sequence of Bird Diving and in Flight
Cream and grey antler; Two drilled holes behind front bird in flight have been filled in with antler pieces; Third bird in sequence does not have eyes, all other birds heads have dot eyes
Standing Goose
Grey stone goose with inset ivory legs; Goose's head is turned to right; Wings form a heart shape from back view
Standing Bird
Grey stone; Sandpapered surface; Bird has hooked beak and deeply incised dot eyes
Goose Feeding
Green-black stone with cream coloured asbestos slivers; Highly polished surface; Face and beak are shaped by two curved slices
Standing Bird
Grey stone, sandpapered surface; Bird is flat sided; Deeply incised dot eyes
Swimming Duck
Grey stone bird, head turned slightly to right; Incised dot eyes; Wings are rounded in high bas relief
Bird
Grey stone bird; Deeply incised dot eyes; Wings are flat and in low bas relief; Bottoms of feet are slightly concave
Swimming Bird
Black stone bird; Face and beak shaped by two curved slices; Incised dot eyes; Flat wings are in very low relief; Knife cut on left wing
Flying Crested Duck
Grey speckled stone; No eye or wing details on piece; Tear drop shaped base with flat top and bottom
Goose
Speckled grey and charcoal stone goose with neck extended; Humped back pointed tail curves downwards; Incised dot eyes
Swimming Duck
Polished black stone with green cast; Head and beak shaped by two 'slices'; Proportionally large head and neck; Incised dot eyes
Goose
Graceful grey green and charcoal speckled stone bird pegged to dark khaki green base with navy charcoal veining; Bird's head, with incised dot eyes, is turned slightly left; Base is diamond shaped with one elongated side
Swimming Bird
Grey stone bird with plain wings in bas relief; Horizontal defining cut across tail, neck is straight; Large deeply incised dot eyes
Swimming Bird
Grey speckled stone with yellow cast; Incised dot eyes; Wings are detailed by incised lines but are not raised from surface
Swimming Bird
Dull surfaced charcoal stone; Wings are detailed by incised lines but are not raised from surface; Gently rounded tail area, graceful form
Swimming Bird
Dull polished black stone with beige marks, delicate red veins around base of neck; Deeply incised dot eyes
Swimming Bird
Cream and grey stone; Flat sided narrow bird with incised dot eyes and nostrils; Wings are defined by incised lines
Swimming Bird
Mottled grey stone with beige marks; No wing detail on piece; Incised dot eyes
Bird
Dark khaki green stone wtih navy charcoal veining; Bird's head is turned slightly to right
Bird on Base
Light grey stone bird over light grey stone base; Bird has no details other than incised dot eyes; Head and neck are proportionately large; Ivory peg
Walking Goose
Grey stone bird, one leg in front of the other; Incised dot eyes are filled in (with glue?); Head is bent slightly to right
Puffin
Speckled medium-dark grey stone; Flat sided bird with tiny concaves bottomed feet; Deeply incised dot eyes
Swimming Crested Duck
Light grey and grey stone; Very deeply incised dot eyes; Peg is set in closer to one side of base; Antler peg
Swimming Duck
Light grey stone; Bird has deeply incised eyes; Grey stone base has dark charcoal and cream speckles; is rounded at end and slightly raised - opposite end has pinkish vein on bottom of base
Swimming Bird
Speckled grey and charcoal stone bird with shallow dot eyes; Dark khaki green stone base with navy charcoal veining
Bear
Charcoal stone wtih yellowed surface; Stone dust (?) pressed into deep sawcut between hind legs
Walrus
Grey stone; Incised dot eyes and nostrils; Walrus's head is up and turned to right
Walrus
Dark khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining and cream mottling; Incised dot eyes and nostrils
Walrus
Grey stone with fine sandpaper scratches running lengthwise on piece; Charcoal speckles on left side
Whale
Grey stone; Whale rests on flattened 'chin' and on tail with mid section raised from ground; Deeply incised dot eyes
Landscape with Igloos
Triangular whalebone base; Grey stone igloo with yellowed dust in incised lines; Blocks of the igloo are represented true to actual method of construction (spiral); First igloo is hollowed out
Drum Dancer
Grey stone with tiny scattered charcoal marks; Drum in right hand, beater in left
Woman Slicing Open Bear
Light grey stone woman has parted hair loose down her back; Bear skin is detailed on both top and underside, square support is visible on top; Antler ulu
Woman
Khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining; Frowning woman has parted hair and bun in back; Saw cut between hands; Upper half of woman
Woman Holding Fish and Pup
Grey stone upper half of woman; Frowning woman has parted hair with braids hanging down her back; Fish has filled in incised dot eyes, pup's incised dot eyes are hollow
Mother and Child
Yellowed charcoal stone; Upper half of woman holding baby; Baby is holding mother's left breast with his left hand
Hunter in Kayak
Cream and grey-beige antler; Man is bent forward; Pith visible along centre of Kayak and on man's body; Seal is tied to seal float by plaited sinew which is drawn through drilled hole between man's hands
Hunter in Kayak
Grey, cream and yellow antler; Man is turned to left; Seal is tied to float by sinew (plaited) which is threaded through a drilled hole between man's hands
Lemming by Hole
Light grey stone lemming pegged(with antler ?) to darker grey stone base with hole through it; Lemming has shallow incised dot eyes
Angutitok, Irene Kataq ?
Steel grey stone; Short legged bear; Incised dot eyes and ears are only details
Bird Flying over Narwhal
Stone is grey green and charcoal veined; Narwhal has incised dot eyes and breathing hole; Bird has no details
Man
Grey stone man has upraised left arm with hole for harpoon; Groove for paddle in right hand and peg hole in bottom
Drum Dancer
Grey stone man, head turned to right; Beige mark on right elbow; Drum is less smoothly finished on outside; Beater and drum are inserted through drilled holes
Totem
Grey stone, darker towards top of carving; Prominent 'gold' deposit on man's left side, smaller deposits over piece
Couple with Dog Watching Whales
Triangular shaped stone base is khaki green with navy charcoal veining; Both figures are carved as part of tiny ivory bases; Incised line between two central whales
Owl
Cream and grey porous stone; Black inset eyes; Rust stone inset also; AAA taped on bottom of beak is darkened with lead pencil
Bird; Puffin
Charcoal and grey stone with khaki and cream veins and slivers throughout; Incised circle and dot eyes; Tiny carved beak; Oblong base representing feet
Bird
Grey stone with charcoal and gold mottling; Incised linear markings on back of bird representing feathers
Puffin
Charcoal and khaki stone; Cream and black mottling overall; Tiny pointed beak; Incised circle and dot eyes; Y-shape incised on breast
Swimming Duck
Khaki stone; Navy charcoal horizontal veins across bird; Tiny white dots on head; V-shaped incised mark on back to represent separation between back and feathers
Seal
Grey polished stone wtih charcoal, cream and khaki mottling; Back flippers are carved together; Hollowed out eyes
Seal
Charcoal stone with rust mottling; Silver slivers on stone; Tiny tail carved between flippers; Tiny knife cuts on face to represent whiskers
Narwhal
Cream coloured bone narwhal; Cream coloured ivory tusk and peg; Dark khaki and navy charcoal mottled stone base
Three Whales
Very dark khaki and navy charcoal veined stone base; White striations on stone; Cream coloured ivory whales; Two whales face one way, one the opposite way
Man and Two Whales
Khaki stone base with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured ivory man and whales; Waves carved into stone; Man has left foot forward
People Watching Whales
Khaki green and navy charcoal finely veined stone base; Ivory man and woman (with large upright amautee hood) Watch four ivory whales; People are carved with legs together and stand on top of tiny rounded base
Man and Woman on Shore Watch Kayaker and Bear
Light khaki green/beige and navy charcoal finely grained stone base - polished; Ivory woman, child and dog stand on shore (raised slightly from base) watching kayaker spearing bear; Bird on their right side
Man Walking After Bird
Navy charcoal and cream/khaki green stone base; Ivory man has right foot forward; Bird has wings spread and tiny feather details
Bird Flying over Two Animals
Khaki green with navy charcoal mottling all over base; Base has carved folds around it; Bird is khaki and charcoal brown striated stone; Feet are carved as two oblong blocks; Rabbit is cream ivory with hollowed out eyes; Front claws are carved out; Weasel is cream ivory with rust coloured spot on tail; Weasel's mouth is open
Swimming Bear
Grey stone with white sandpaper marks all over stone; Beige vein around neck; Pale green veins on back of bear; Slanted eyes; Scratch mark representing mouth
Howling Dog
Grey stone with charcoal and silver mottling; Fine sandpaper markings on entire surface; Tail is carved to body
Seated Dog
Cream coloured bone; Bone is porous on hind legs and tail; Hollowed out eyes; Incised hole in each ear; Big bushy tail; Knife cut under left hind leg and rear end
Man Wearing Kamiks (Boots)
Charcoal stone man with rust veins and pale green slivers; Face is carved in detail; Cream coloured ivory boots; Cloth inside boots is visible
Hawk
Grey stone with cream patches on right side of bird; Pale green and white slivers throughout; V incised line on back of bird representing feather separations; Tiny incised dot eyes; Oblong block to represent feet
Owl
Black polished stone wtih dark khaki overlay; Cream and rust veins on front and back of owl; Pale green mottling on bottom front of stone; Deep incised feather markings; Circle and dot incised eyes; Pointed and curved beak
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with cream and charcoal mottling overall; Fine sandpaper markings on entire surface; Tiny incised dot eyes; Pointed beak
Swimming Bird
Steel grey stone with charcoal and white slivers throughout; Bird's head is slightly turned to left; V incised feather marking on back of bird
Standing Bird
Grey stone with charcoal and white slivers; Bird seems to be smiling; Fat body and small blunt beak; Oblong block carved to represent feet
Swimming Bird
Khaki stone with charcoal overlay; White speckles overall; Navy-charcoal veins on entire surface; White pear shaped incision mark under beak
Face Plaque
Steel grey stone with charcoal and silver slivers; Sinew looped through holes at back for hanging purposes
Face Plaque
Grey stone with charcoal and silver slivers; Sandpaper markings on entire surface; Nose is carved smooth; Incised slanted eyebrows; Sinew looped through holes at back for hanging purposes
Two Faces
Grey stone with silver, charcoal, and white slivers; Sandpaper scratches on surface; Sinew looped through holes at back for hanging purposes
Face Plaque
Grey stone with silver, charcoal, and white slivers; Sandpaper scratches on entire surface; Man's lower lip juts out; Flat space between nose at lip; Sinew looped through holes at back for hanging purposes
Face Plaque
Grey stone with silver and charcoal slivers throughout; Lips, especially lower, protrude; Sinew looped through two drill holes in back for hanging purposes
Face Plaque
Grey stone with fine sandpaper scratches over entire surface; Stains above right eye are yellowish brown in colour; Nose protrudes; Sinew looped through two drill holes in back for hanging purposes
Mother and Child Playing Catch
Mother and child playing catch. Drill grey-green stone; Baby in amautee is looking left; Child with outstretched arms is carved (sitting) as part of the base
Bust of Woman
Grey stone wtih silver slivers, scattered charcoal speckles, and light green cast; Sandpaper scratches over entire surface
Walrus Emerging from Water
Grey and charcoal stone with silver slivers; Nostrils and mouth are detailed by incised x shaped cuts
Walrus Emerging from Water
Light grey stone with charcoal speckles throughout; Right tusk is flat on outerside; Nostrils and mouth are detailed by incised X shaped cut
Whale
Grey stone with fine curved cream line on left side; Brown marks on left side of head; Whale rests on chin and tail flipper with body arched off ground
Seal
Grey stone with yellow and charcoal marks on surface; Rear flippers together; Eight claws detailed on top, seven on bottom
Drum Dancer
Dark khaki green stone man with navy charcoal veining; Hair is defined by incised line; Man is bent forward and bent at the knees; Antler drum and wooden beater
Bird
Grey and cream stone; No wings detailed; Wide fan tail; Beak is flat-sided; Eyes are large incised dots
Two Birds Swimming
Grey speckled stone base and two birds; Base slopes downward at one end; Both birds have incised line to define wings; Wooden pegs
Narwhal
Grey stone with cream and darker grey slivers throughout; C shaped incised breathing hole; Antler tusk is rough
Seal
Dark khaki green stone with cream coloured mottling and navy charcoal veining; Mouth, and nostrils are detailed by incised X; Four claws on each flipper other than right rear flipper which has five
Walrus
Yellowed charcoal and grey finely textured stone with beige area on left side continuing on to hind quarters; No claws detailed; Underside is left unpolished and is light grey in colour
Standing Bird
Dense cream coloured whalebone; Extremely deep pores on chest and right side; Scattered pores on left side; Tail section has surface marks but no deep pores; Incised dot eyes are only details
Bird in Flight
Grey stone with fine sandpaper scratches overall; Only details are incised dot eyes; Two drill holes in base
Seal
Charcoal grey mottled stone; Flippers are separated at the tip; Front flippers carved to body; Wide flat tail
Bird
Grey and charcoal mottled stone; Sandpaper marks on entire surface; Small white dot on right cheek of bird; Deeply grooved wings; Incised circle and dot eyes; Wooden peg
Whale
Polished grey and charcoal mottled stone; Black striations across back; Black incision on head to represent breathing hole
Swimming Bird
Grey mottled stone; Charcoal and black speckles on entire surface; Deep incised wings
Swimming Bird
Grey mottled stone; Charcoal and black speckles on entire surface ; Deep incised wings; Head is turned to the right
Swimming Bird
Grey and charcoal mottled stone; Black speckles on top of head; Deeply grooved wings; Rough incised eyes
Walrus
Grey and charcoal mottled stone; Pale green slivers on back and head; Tiny incised eyes and nostrils; Flattened nose
Walrus
Grey and charcoal mottled stone; Pale green slivers overall; Black speckles on various parts of the back; Tail carved between flippers
Figure
Grey and charcoal mottled stone; Man's head, chin and forehead have been polished
Three Ivory Whales
Khaki and navy charcoal veined stone base; White and cream ivory whales pegged to base
Man Standing
Polished khaki and navy charcoal veined stone; Left arm carved to body, right arm carved slightly away from body; Very long polished nose; Mouth is carved open and is almond shaped; Almond incised eyes
Woman Standing
Dark khaki and black polished stone; Cream veins and flaws on back and front of woman; Long polished nose; Woman has her hair in a bun; Woman has short arms; W incised line on front
Swimming Bird
Charcoal and grey mottled stone; Pale green slivers on back and head of bird; Long curved beak; Small, incised, dot eyes
Bird Standing
Grey and khaki mottled stone; Charcoal speckles overall; Large body, tiny beak and head; Deep grooved wings which join together at the tip
Bears and Dead Seal
Grey stone base; Seal is lying on back and is carved as part of base; Three ivory bears, one standing upright, two others have only heads visible, seem to be peering out of water
Beluga Whale
Speckled grey stone; Whale's front flippers are back, body curves to right; Spine distinctly carved on tail section
Bear and Walrus
Khaki green stone wtih mottled navy charcoal veining; Ivory bear and walrus tusks; Base has distinct linear veining running lengthwise; Bear has six toes on right rear paw
Standing Mother with Child
Khaki green stone with navy charcoal; Prominent vein around right leg and lower part of amautee; Child is facing left in amautee hood; Left arm separated from side by saw cut
Woman Stretching Skin to Dry
Dull grey-green stone woman; Base varies from light grey-green tones to dark grey
Bust of Man
Grey rough textured stone with copper coloured marks on left shoulder and left side of head; Eyebrows detailed, lips protrude
Woman and Child
Grey stone base; Three grey stone figures - tall figure with baby in amautee; Kneeling woman and child
Kneeling Mother
Dark khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining; Kneeling woman with baby in amautee hood and braids hanging down front; Navy charcoal and cream marks on amautee hood and rear flap of parka
Bust of Woman
Grey stone; woman's head is disproportionately long from front to back; Woman's hair is drawn back in bun; Arms and amautee hood are indicated
Bust of Woman
Grey stone; Woman's hair drawn back into bun; Shoulders and amautee hood are indicated
Conversation
Ivory figures; Khaki green stone base with navy - charcoal veining; Marrow down centre of each figure; Pieces pegged to base by ivory pegs
Head Plaque
Charcoal and grey stone with sandpaper markings overall; Sinew (?) is looped through drilled holes on back of piece
Face Plaque
Grey stone wtih sandpaper markings overall; String looped through holes at back for hanging
Hunter and Seal
Khaki polished stone with navy charcoal veins throughout; Cream coloured ivory hunter and two seals
Walrus
Khaki stone with navy charcoal veins throughout; Semi hollowed out eyes; Wrinkles carved into left side of neck
Bear
Grey and charcoal mottled stone; Pink slivers on rear end of bear; Cream flaw on nose; Claws carved on all four feet
Beluga Whale
Grey and charcoal mottled stone; Back flippers turned up; Tiny incised eyes
Seated Bird
Steel grey stone; Head turned to right; Wings are carved out and almost meet at back
Standing Bird
Grey stone with pale green slivers on stone; Flat wings and back; Head is facing left
Swimming Bird
Extremely plain grey, cream stone with greenish yellow cast and black speckles
Swimming Goose
Rough surfaced speckled grey stone; Five incised lines on each wing; Goose's head is bent down and has incised dot eyes
Standing Hawk
Grey stone with thin vein around tail area; Bird has incised dot eyes and a large hooked beak; Wings not indicated; Saw cut separates legs
Swimming Owl
Grey stone with cream marks and yellow cast; Tiny incised circle eyes; Incised wings
Swimming Bird
Dark khaki green stone with navy charcoal veins; Lower back area is slightly lighter in colour
Swimming Bird
Light grey stone with slight beige tones on head and back; Bird's head turned slightly to left
Standing Falcon
Black stone; Circular incised eyes; Detailed feathers on tail and back wings
Standing Bird
Grey stone with black and silver slivers; Flat sides and back; Beak is rounded off; Incised dot eyes
Narwhal
Dark khaki stone narwhal with black veins; Base is lighter khaki stone; Cream coloured ivory tusk and ivory (?) peg; Tiny almond shaped eyes
Couple
Dark khaki stone base with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured ivory man and woman with darker ivory running down the centre of each person; There is a stone oil lamp in front of each person; Man has arms carved together and is sitting with feet out; Woman has hair braided at the back and is kneeling
Couple and Child
Khaki stone base with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured ivory with darker ivory running down the centre of both man and woman; Man is sitting with feet out and his arms are carved together; Woman has baby in her hood; Two stone oil lamps
Narwhal
Triangular shaped dark khaki stone base with navy charcoal veins; Speckles of light khaki throughout; Cream coloured ivory narwhal with spiral twisted tusk
Woman
Cream, grey, and light brown porous marrow from whalebone; Yellow lichens on left leg and right side of neck and arm; Darker marrow on back; Woman's hair in a bun
Puffin
Oiled blackish stone with light grey slivers throughout; Caramel coloured indentations overall, especially prominent on left wing; Eyes are an incised circle within another circle; Knife cut diagonal lins on each wing
Standing Bird
Light and medium grey stone with dark charcoal mottling on back; Left front of chest is slightly yellowish; Long beak and incised eyes; Wings and feathers indicated by incised lines
Swimming Bird
Extremely rough surfaced greenish grey stone with asbestos slivers and chalk-like mottling throughout; Eyes are inset cork (?) with incised dot in centre; Wings indicated by deeply incised lines
Standing Bird
Grey stone with khaki slivers throughout; Shallow incised lines representing wings
Standing Bird
Dark charcoal and khaki mottled stone; Cream veins running down head and back; Head is down and turned to right
Swimming Bird
Dark khaki stone with rust and pale green slivers throughout; Left side of head is much lighter than rest of body
Two Birds on Cliff
Dark khaki and charcoal birds with pale green slivers; Inlaid red eyes - unidentified material; Cliff is jagged-charcoal and khaki in colour
Standing Owl
Grey stone with charcoal dots and cream mottling; Fine sandpaper markings on entire surface; Incised circle and dot eyes; Triangular beak
Bird
Steel grey stone with rust mottling and white slivers; Round base representing feet; Pointed beak
Sitting Owl
Grey stone with white speckles and veins; Incised dot and circle eyes; Triangular base; Thin block representing feet
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with rust veins and bluish green patches on back of bird; Left side of face has two incised eyes
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with fine sandpaper markings; Deep incision marks on back to represent division of wings
Squatting Bird
Grey stone with charcoal veins across wings and back; Tiny hollow eyes; Very small head
Swimming Bird
Charcoal grey stone with khaki overlay; Rust mottling throughout; Very large head; Deep incision mark on left side of bird
Standing Puffin
Steel grey stone with rust and cream slivers; Fine sandpaper markings on entire surface; Beak is slightly open; Incised circle and dot eyes; Right foot toward back
Standing Bird
Dark khaki and charcoal stone; Light green and burgundy mottling throughout; Pointed triangular beak; Shallow incision marks representing wings; Incised circle and dot eyes
Standing Puffin
Grey stone with khaki mottling on back; Fine sandpaper markings throughout stone; Bird's head turned to left; Base represents feet
Swimming Goose
Grey stone with white mottling; Darker grey around neck; Fine sandpaper markings throughout stone
Standing Bird
Grey, white and charcoal mottled stone; Head is turned to right; Flat tail and back; Tiny hollow eyes
Standing Bird
Steel grey, white, and charcoal mottled stone; Wings are in relief; Nine incision marks represent feathers; Square base representing feet; Very long pointed beak
Bird
Dark grey stone with white mottling; Khaki vein on back of neck; Large head with tiny eyes
Standing Bird
Steel grey stone; Tiny head and beak; Fine sandpaper markings on entire surface; Block representing feet
Swimming Bird
Cream coloured ivory, darker around neck; Slight indentation on bottom of carving
Face Plaque
Polished blackish stone with yellow and green veins, especially prominent on right side; Eyebrows, eyes, nostrils, and mouth are incised and left unpolished; Sinew is threaded through two drill holes on back of piece
Hunter Carrying Fish
Hunter carrying a fish. Man is carved from light grey stone; Fish is carved from dark charcoal stone; Antler spear has sealskin line; Fish is held in left hand and spear in right
Mother and Child
Polished light khaki green with tiny navy charcoal veins; Mother has baby in back of amautee hood; Hair is detailed with fine knife scratches
Mother with Child on Her Knee
Mother with child on her knee. Polished khaki green stone with fine navy charcoal veining
Kneeling Mother and Children
Polish khaki green stone with fine navy veining; Kneeling mother has child in amautee hood and baby held in front
Man and Dog or Fox
Dark polished stone; Man kneels on base holding animal upright by ears; Rear legs are together; Front legs are separated by carved out oval area
Kneeling Woman
Light grey flecked stone woman kneeling with braids down back; Short incised lines around amautee bottom representing fringe
Drum Dancer
Light grey stone man with parka hood down; Bone or antler drum in proper left hand; Wooden beater in right hand
Man Spearing Swimming Bear
Man is dark khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Bear and base are light khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured antler spear
Men Hunting Bear with Dogs
Khaki stone base with navy charcoal veins and pale green and rust mottling; Cream coloured ivory figures (two men with spears, two dogs and a bear)
Igloo with Totem
Khaki stone base with navy charcoal veins; Ivory inlaid window; Cream coloured ivory totem
Family with Seal
Polished khaki green stone base with navy charcoal veins and rust dots; Cream coloured ivory figures - man, woman with child in hood, and seal; Seal has black shoe polish inlaid eyes
Hunter and Bear
Khaki green polished stone base with navy charcoal diagonal veins; Intermittent rust and pale green dots; Cream coloured ivory
Men and Dog
Polished khaki green stone base with navy charcoal diagonal veins; Intermittent rust and pale green dots; Cream coloured ivory; Grey marrow showing on both men
Geese Flying
Polished khaki stone base with navy charcoal veins; Three cream coloured ivory birds and pegs; Wings of all birds are delicately curved under
Totem
Cream coloured ivory with black shoe polish inlay; Igloo on bottom followed by two faces, a walrus, a bird, and a bear
Face
Grey stone with tiny white and charcoal veins; Two deep knife cuts for nostrils; Sinew attached to hole on back for hanging
Bear
Grey unpolished stone with cream and gold slivers; File markings overall; Head turned to left
Bear
Polished charcoal stone with pale green and silver slivers; Head is turned to left; Drilled dot eyes
Standing Bear
Polished charcoal stone with khaki and green patches overall; Almond incised eyes; Deep, square nostrils
Standing Siksik
Grey stone with cream veins; Pale green patch on left side of mouth; File markings overall; Bushy tail
Seated Dog
Polished grey stone with pale green veins; File markings overall; Tiny bushy tail; Flat snout, no mouth indicated
Standing Siksik
Grey stone with silver slivers; File markings on entire surface Incised dot eyes and ears; Animal's head turned to right; Bushy tail
Bears Eating Seal
Grey stone with charcoal dots; Tiny file marks overall; Seal's front flippers are carved to its belly
Rabbit
Grey stone with tiny grey slivers throughout; Tiny file marks overall; Long ears, incised dot eyes
Standing Caribou
Grey stone with tiny file markings on surface; White patches across body; Antler antlers
Seated Caribou
Highly polished grey and charcoal stone; Tiny file markings on surface; Two incised dots for eyes and nostrils; Antler antlers
Walrus and Bear
Grey stone with charcoal patches; Rust colouring on left side of carving; Sandpaper on left side of carving; Sandpaper markings overall; Bear's front paws on back of walrus; Walrus tusks are transparent cream coloured bone or plastic
Walrus
Charcoal stone with cream and pale green slivers throughout; Sandpaper markings overall; Cream and grey coloured antler tusks; Tiny incised dot eyes
Walrus
Steel grey stone with white slivers; Fine sandpaper markings overall; Tiny pointed cream ivory tusks; Tiny incised dot eyes
Narwhal
Khaki stone base and narwhal with navy charcoal striated veins; U shape representing breathing hole; Tiny incised dot eyes; Ivory tusk
Narwhal
Highly polished khaki stone base and narwhal with navy charcoal and rust veins; Cream coloured ivory tusk
Beluga Whale
Grey stone with white mottling; Tiny incised dot eyes; Fine sandpaper markings overall
Standing Bird
Grey stone with charcoal overlay; Cream colouring on tip of tail; Sandpaper markings overall; Tiny incised eyes; Long pointed beak; Slab representing feet
Standing Bird
Grey stone; Sandpaper marking on entire surface; Beak tip is blunt; Long slab representing feet; Grooved wing markings
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with silver and white slivers; Tiny wide beak; Incised wing and feather markings; Wooden peg broken off bottom
Swimming Bird
Charcoal polished stone with khaki and black mottling overall; Cream flaw on left side of wing; Sandpaper scratches overall
Swimming Bird
Grey stone; Charcoal and khaki slivers along back; Sandpaper markings on entire surface; Right side of face is creamish grey in colour
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with silver and cream slivers overall; Sandpaper markings overall; Long pointed beak
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with charcoal mottling; Rust veins on right shoulder; No mouth opening on beak
Swimming Bird
Charcoal stone with pale green mottling on left wing and back of bird; Cream-white veins on surface; Tiny pointed beak; Head turned to right
Swimming Bird
Khaki green polished stone with navy-charcoal veins overall; Tiny incised dot eyes; Tiny head; Grooved wings
Dog or Bear Head
Grey stone wtih silver slivers; Red veins on nose and left cheek; Tiny dot eyes; Flat nose with two tiny nostrils; File markings on surface of stone
Seal
Charcoal polished stone with pale green slivers; Black and cream marks on surface; Tiny dot eyes; Tiny tail between flippers
Whale
Charcoal polished stone with cream and silver veins overall; Breathing hole carved on head
Whale
Grey polished stone; Charcoal splotches; Gold Slivers; Sandpaper markings on entire surface
Fish
Polished khaki stone with rust and navy charcoal veins; Head is charcoal in colour; Tiny dot eyes
Mother and Children
Khaki polished stone with navy charcoal veins; Mother has one baby in her hood and is holding other baby
Couple with Child
Man and woman (both made from ivory) standing on base, facing each other. Man is reaching up to take chid from woman. Khaki polished stone base with navy charcoal veins; Parka bottom has incised dots with inset shoe polish
Walking Bear
Grey polished stone with cream and charcoal veins; Pointed nose with white line
Bear's Head
Charcoal stone with khaki overlay; Pale green and cream slivers throughout stone; Dark red glass inlaid eyes
Bear's Head
Charcoal stone with overcast; Head has pale green slivers and khaki colouring on it; Blue glass inlaid eyes
Bear's Head
Charcoal stone with khaki overcast; White glass inlaid eyes with black stone inlaid in glass; Drill hole down mouth and representing nostrils
Smiling Bird
Khaki polished stone with navy charcoal veins; Shallow knife cuts represent wings and feathers
Bird
Grey and charcoal stone with pale green slivers throughout; Tiny beige slivers on wings
Swimming Bird
Grey and charcoal stone with pale green slivers throughout; Tiny almond shaped incised eyes; Some red flecks scattered on wings
Bust of Man
Grey and charcoal polished stone with pale green slivers throughout; Tip of parka hood upturned
Mother and Child with Seal
Stone is khaki with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured ivory seal, black shoe polish in eyes and mouth; Baby is head turned to right
Woman
Khaki polished stone with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured ivory; Bottom of parka has incised dots around it with shoepolish inlay; Woman has her hair in a bun
Hunter and Walruses
Khaki stone rectangular shaped base with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured ivory man and walrus heads emerging from water Spear is inserted through hole in man's right hand, left hand holds string which is attached to spear
Bird Swimming
Grey and charcoal polished stone with white slivers; Tiny dot eyes; pointed beak; Sandpaper markings overall
Geese Flying
Grey, brown and cream bone base; Cream coloured ivory geese with shoe polish inlaid eyes
Narwhal
Polished khaki stone base and narwhal with navy charcoal veins and rust flecks; Grey and cream spiral bone tusk
Swimming Bird
Grey charcoal stone with khaki slivers and sandpaper markings overall; Tiny dot eyes
Owl on Stand
Steel grey stone; Pale green-white slivers throughout stone; Black dots scattered throughout stone; Wings are carved apart and curved in
Bird and Walrus Totem
Steel grey stone; Black dots and pale green and white slivers throughout stone; Tan coloured wooden tusks
Owl
Steel grey and charcoal stone; Scratched circle eyes with dot in centre; Blunt nose; No mouth markings; X-incision marks under both feet; File markings on chest
Owl
Charcoal highly polished stone; Black striations across back and chest; Large khaki green slivers on back and front
Shaman's Head with Bird
Khaki polished stone with navy charcoal veins; Bird also has cream veins throughout stone; Man's hair and moustache are scratched on
Bird on Stand
Bird is khaki polished stone with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured antler; Base is grey stone with file markings on entire surface
Owl
Grey stone with charcoal and silver slivers throughout stone; Incised circle and dot eyes; 'Pigeon-toed' owl; Tiny hooked beak
Gull
Grey polished stone; Charcoal mottling on head and scattered on wings; Beak and head have khaki patches on them; Bird's head is turned to right; Long, curved and hooked beak
Puffin Standing
Grey stone; charcoal and silver slivers throughout stone; Incised circle and dot eyes; Tiny beak
Bird on Stand
Grey stone with cream and charcoal slivers; Tiny joined feet have been carved
Swimming
Grey stone with silver and charcoal slivers throughout; Flat beak ; Red pen mark in left eye
Goose
Highly polished charcoal stone with large pale green and khaki slivers throughout; Two incised eyes with cream stone dust inside; Two tiny feet
Swimming Gull
Grey stone with silver slivers throughout; Incised circle and dot eyes; Tail upturns slightly
Swimming Gull
Grey stone with charcoal and pale green slivers; Shallow incised circle and dot eyes
Gull with Nest and Two Eggs
Grey stone with charcoal and pale green slivers; Bird is same colour as base but has been polished
Swimming Duck
Highly polished steel grey stone; Pale green and cream veins throughout stone; Charcoal mottling on neck, tip of tail and on back; Long pointed beak
Swimming Goose
Charcoal highly polished stone; Gold and pale green slivers on neck, back and wings; Deep incised circle and dot eyes
Swimming Goose
Grey polished stone with cream flecks overall; Pale green veins on left wing; Incised circle and dot eyes
Goose Eating
Grey highly polished stone with pale green and cream slivers throughout; Deep incised circle and dot eyes; Mouth is carved open; Tail is carved between and under wings
Swimming Bird
Steel grey polished stone wtih pale green and cream slivers; Very deep incised dot eyes; Long flat beak
Swimming Bird
Charcoal highly polished stone; Rust veins across back, neck and wings; Fine sandpaper markings on entire surface; Tiny dot eyes; Forked tail
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with silver and charcoal slivers on entire surface; Cream and flesh slivers on head and left side of wing
Bird on Base
Grey stone with silver slivers on entire surface; Deep incised dot eyes; Long pointed beak; Wooden peg
Standing Bird
Steel grey polished stone wtih pale green veins; Black dots on wings and back; Deep incised dot eyes
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with pale green and charcoal slivers; Tiny fat head and fat body; Tiny dot eyes
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with pale green and charcoal slivers; Red slivers on left and right side of bird; Tiny dot eyes
Bird on Cliff
Khaki polished stone with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured ivory bird with black shoe polish; Inlaid eyes; Bird has long flat beak
Whaling Boat
Whaling boat. Grey stone with black shoe polish; Cream coloured ivory mast and string
Walrus
Highly polished grey stone; Charcoal, pale green and silver slivers throughout stone; Cream coloured ivory tusks; Incised circle and dot eyes; Left front and back flippers are carved up and under
Walrus
Highly polished steel grey stone; Charcoal pale green and silver slivers throughout stone; Cream coloured ivory tusks; Left front flipper raised; Back flippers are carved up and curved around
Walrus
Charcoal polished stone; Pale green slivers and black dots; Cream coloured ivory tusks; Incised circle and dot eyes; Sandpaper markings all over stone; V mark under mouth
Walrus
Steel grey polished stone; Charcoal dots and pale green and silver slivers throughout stone; Cream coloured ivory tusks
Walrus
Highly polished charcoal stone; Pale green and silver slivers throughout; Long, cream coloured ivory tusks; Inlaid black eyes; Rust colouring under right back flipper
Walrus
Khaki stone with pale green and silver slivers throughout; tiny incised dot eyes; Long, pointed cream ivory tusks
Seal
Grey stone lightly polished; Pale green and silver slivers; Incised circle and dot eyes
Seal
Grey stone; Pale green and silver slivers; Incised circle and dot eyes; Tail carved between and on top of flippers
Seal
Steel grey stone; Charcoal speckles and sliver slivers throughout stone; Beige veins across back; Incised circle and dot eyes; Seal stands on back and front flippers
Mother Seal with Baby Seal
Antler is cream and tan in colour; Mother seal is black polished stone with cream ivory inlaid eyes; Baby seal is cream and grey antler with black shoe polish, incised circular eyes
Fish
Grey and charcoal polished stone with khaki overlay; Cream veins due to sandpaper markings on entire surface
Beluga Whale
Grey stone; Silver and pale green slivers all over stone; Charcoal dots also; Deep incised dot eyes; Incised hole on top of head representing breathing hole; Tail tilted to right
Narwhal
Khaki coloured highly polished stone with navy charcoal veins ; Cream coloured ivory tusk; Tiny shallow dot eyes
Seal
Khaki polished stone with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured ivory with black shoe polish inlaid eyes
Whale
Khaki polished stone with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured ivory with black shoe polish inlaid eyes
Narwhal on Base
Base is steel grey stone with black dots and silver and pale green slivers; Whale is polished charcoal and grey stone with black, pale green and silver slivers // mottling
Narwhal on Top of Whale
Khaki highly polished stone with navy charcoal veins; Shallow incised circle and dot eyes; Narwhal's tail is striated with pale green colouring
Narwhal
Steel grey stone with silver slivers; White vein across back; Charcoal speckles; Scratched almond shaped eyes; Mouth is open
Bull Caribou
Bull caribou. Grey stone with pale green and silver slivers; Charcoal dot also; Deep incised circle and dot eyes; Cream and grey coloured antler
Female Caribou
Grey stone with pale green and silver slivers; Charcoal dots also; Deep incised circle and dot eyes; Cream and grey coloured antlers
Young Caribou Calf
Steel grey polished stone with pale green and silver slivers; Incised circle and dot eyes; Hooves carved in detail
Polar Bear
Grey polished stone; Pale green and silver slivers; Charcoal dots scattered throughout stone
Bear
Polished grey stone; Pale green and silver slivers throughout; Charcoal speckles overall; Four teeth have been carved
Totem
Base is grey soapstone with black shoe polish on top; Grooved diagonal markings around edge of base; Totem is khaki and charcoal polished, mottled stone with cream veins
Totem
Grey stone with charcoal dots and silver slivers throughout; Back side of totem is flat
Beluga Whale on Double-sided Human Head
Grey polished stone wtih charcoal mottling and pale green and silver slivers
Baby Muskox
Khaki polished stone with navy charcoal veins; Two tiny horns; Lumps carved to represent eyes
Stalking Polar Bear
Polar bear. Charcoal polished stone with pale green veins; Cream veins across back; Left rear foot is carved back, behind right rear foot; Very long neck; Fine sandpaper markings overall; Mouth open with upper and lower teeth showing
Bear's Head
Grey stone with pale green and silver slivers; Incised circle and dot eyes; Vertical indentation carved on top of head
Bear
Light khaki stone with navy charcoal and charcoal veins; Rust dots on right side of bear; Tiny tail
Eating Bear
Grey and charcoal polished stone; Pale green and rust veins on back, neck, and legs; Tiny incised slanted eyes
Muskox
Grey stone with charcoal, pale green, and silver silver slivers; Cream and grey antler horns (carved as one piece); Incised dot eyes and nostrils; Flat, slightly concave sides
Muskox
Grey stone with silver slivers; Cream coloured antler horns; Incised dot eyes; Horizontal cut mouth
Bear and Seal
Khaki polished stone base with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured ivory seal and bear; Black shoe polish inlaid eyes and nose
Hunter with Dog Approaching Bear
Cream coloured ivory; Bear has black shoe polish inlaid eyes and nose; Dog has deep incised eyes
Bear and Walrus
Khaki polished stone with navy charcoal veins; Cream and grey antler; Cream ivory tusks; Incised circle and dot eyes
Bear and Hunter
Khaki polished stone bear and man with navy charcoal veins; Cream and grey antler base; Cream ivory spear in hunter's hand
Hunter and Walrus
Grey stone with pale green and silver slivers; Cream coloured ivory tusks; Cream spear and sinew; Base has file markings overall; Walrus has incised dot eyes; Man has open mouth - large incised hole
Hunter and Dogs Running After Bear
Man and two dogs chasing after bear. Bear is charcoal and khaki mottled stone; Dogs are grey stone with silver slivers and charcoal dots; Man is grey stone that has been oiled on parka, bottom of feet, and moustache; Spear knife and base are antler.
Hunter Harpooning Seal
Hunter holding harpoon poised over seal hole. Pebbled grey stone polished hunter has spear in upraised right hand and excited expression on face; Seal rises at breathing hole; Finely detailed; Drill hole through base below
Archer
Pebbled grey stone archer kneels on right knee (skinny limbs); Appears to be caricature of hunter aiming with difficulty; Expressive face has left eye closed and mouth twisted to side
Hunter with Spear
Pebbled grey smoothly polished stone; Hunter is bent forward at waist, eyes are wide open (incised dots and drilled circles); Mouth is open
Face Plaque
Light grey stone; Face is polished smooth; Mouth is open and eyes are crossed - drilled dot pupils; Two drill holes through top for stringing
Female Face Plaque
Polished grey and cream stone with sandpaper scratches visible over surface; Eyes have incised lines under eyeballs; Sinew is looped through drill holes on back
Face Plaque
Polished grey charcoal and cream stone; Chin is deep set; Sinew looped through two drill holes on back
Three-Legged Bowl
Grey-beige rough surfaced stone; Bowl stands on three legs and has concave upper surface
French Missionary Paddling Kayak
Whalebone kayak with wooden pegs, pebbled grey stone body and polished (darker) grey stone float, Whalebone harpoons, wooden paddle; Missionary's head is carved from wood and moustache, eyes and eyebrows are darkened with pencil; Caricature of the missionary stationed at Repulse Bay
Owl on Base
Light grey stone; Owl has circle and dot incised eyes and relatively flat sides; Base is wedge shaped with hollowed out area and peg hole to hold owl in place
Swimming Bird
Medium grey stone bird, polished smooth; Bird has incised circle and dot eyes, flat beak; Wings are in bas relief with no feather details
Swimming Bird
Greenish polished stone bird with fine navy vein around neck; Bird has very unusual head; two incised dot eyes, two incised dot nostrils and blunt beak; Bird has six incised lines representing feathers on each wing
Swimming Bird
Polished grey stone bird with long neck and deeply drilled eyes; Four incised horizontal lines and three incised diagonal notches on each wing
Swimming Bird
Whitish and grey mottled stone bird with head turned slightly to left; Wings are in low relief but have no feather details
Swimming Bird
Light grey stone bird with fifteen incised diagonal lines on left wing and twelve on right; Beak has lump on underside
Woman and Qulliq
Steel grey stone; Silver and pale green slivers; Charcoal dots ; Woman has bun in her hair
Woman and Man
Steel grey stone; Silver and pale green slivers; Charcoal dots; Black patch on top of base
Woman on Base
Highly polished khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Light khaki colouring striated on back; Long hood; File markings on base; Wooden peg
Face
Grey stone; Silver slivers and charcoal dots; Charcoal veins across forehead; Sinew looped through holes for hanging purposes
Face
Grey stone; Silver slivers throughout stone; Narrow chin; Sinew looped through holes for hanging
Walrus
Khaki and charcoal stone; Pale green veins; Incised dot eyes; Cream coloured ivory tusks
Walrus
Grey stone; Pale green, cream and silver slivers throughout; Drill holes straight through eyes
Seal
Steel grey stone; Cream veins; File markings all over stone; Hole incised under right paw
Narwhal
Highly polished khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured tusk; Cream and grey coloured antler
Beluga Whale
Grey stone with silver slivers; Incised dot eyes; Tongue has been carved inside mouth
Seal and Base
Khaki stone base with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured ivory seal; Black veins on back of seal
Totem
Charcoal polished stone with pale green veins throughout; Sandpaper markings overall; Wooden peg
Face Plaque
Light grey stone face plaque with black thread looped through two joined drill holes
Face Plaque
Light grey stone face plaque with sinew looped through two drill holes; Eyes have incised curved lines underneath them
Walrus
Highly polished khaki green and cream stone with navy charcoal veining; Walrus is raised off ground on flippers; Gouged eyes and nostrils and notches on muzzle representing whiskers
Narwhal
Higly polished dark khaki green and cream striated stone; Narwhal has spiral tusk on right side of mouth; Left flipper is turned up, right side down
Narwhal
Polished cream coloured antler with beige marrow visible on sides and bottom of tail and top of whale's head; Spiral tusk in centre of head; Polished khaki green stone base with brown and navy speckles
Whale
Bone is cream coloured, extremely porous on upper side, solid on bottom; Whale has inset black eyes and mouth
Beluga Whale
Smoothly polished grey stone whale wtih tail curving to left; Incised C shaped breathing hole
Bear and Seal on Animal // Man Base
Dark charcoal coloured stone bear with left fore paw upraised; Yellowed grey seal rests on base in front of bear; Base has seal's head on one end and rear and fore quarters of seal on other; Wooden pegs
Swimming Swan
Smoothly polished grey stone swan with three incised lines on each wing (representing feathers) and saw cut separating wings from body
Two Birds on Base
Grey stone birds and base ; Plump flying bird's wings are in downstroke position; Sitting bird has no wings detailed; Antler pegs
Man and Beluga Whale
Khaki and navy charcoal mottled stone base; Cream coloured ivory man and whale; Man has whale on sinew line
Animal Totem on Base
Highly polished beige antler on polished dark khaki green and navy stone base; Totem has two hook beaked birds on one side and owl and bear on opposite side
Standing Bird
Highly polished, finely mottled, light khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining and brown speckles; Bird has squared neck and solid base for feet; Incised eyes and mouth are only details
Woman
Cream and light grey rough porous whalebone; Hood and parka bottom indicated by saw cuts and raised areas; Woman has arms out and head back, looking upwards; Lighter, cream coloured, less porous whalebone inset in chin area
Standing Bird
Polished greyish stone bird with long neck; Wings indicated by wide incised lines
Standing Bird
Polished black, grey, and white mottled stone; Bird has head up and turned to left; Wings not indicated
Two Birds in Flight
Base is light and dark khaki green stone with navy charcoal veins; Two straight navy charcoal veins run across base, top and bottom; Ivory birds; Bird on left is carved from older yellowed ivory and has darkened incised eyes
Walrus
Yellowed greyish stone elongated walrus with three incised wrinkles on muzzle and neck; Poorly balanced; Antler tusks
Walrus
Highly polished khaki green and navy charcoal veined stone; Walrus has head turned slightly to left and fine incised lines on fore flippers; Ivory tusks
Walking Bear
Blackish stone with asbestos deposits; Bear is walking - right legs forward and left fore swinging back
Shark over Base
Dark charcoal stone with cream marks all over surface; Base is left unpolished
Owl on Base
Light grey stone with beige marks especially prominent on left side of chest and wing; Wings are outlined with a single incised curved line; Two incised straight lines mark tail
Standing Owl
Dark charcoal stone mottled with beige-gold and rust marks; Gold spot prominent just right of centre back; Rust colour prominent on lower right wing area; Bird has ridged back and tail, no wing markings; Head turned to left; Two large feet
Standing Bird
Highly polished grainy greenish-grey stone; Bird has flat topped head; Curved pointed beak and incised circle eyes; Bird has gently ridged back and tail; Head is cocked slightly to side; Feet have three front claws and one rear claw
Standing Owl
Mottled, grainy grey stone; Flat sided; Head turned slightly to right; Small three toed feet; Tips forward; Incised circle and dot eyes
Sitting Owl; Nesting Owl
Mottled cream and grey stone; Owl's head cocked to left; Flat sided wings have incised diagonal lines representing feathers
Sitting Owl; Nesting Owl
Highly polished grey and white grained stone; Owl has flat sides, flat topped head, and no wing details; Head is turned to right; Incised circle and dot eyes
Sitting Owl; Nesting Owl
Unpolished speckled grainy grey, cream and charcoal stone; Large hooked beak and head turned slightly to left
Sitting Owl; Nesting Owl
Light grey stone with beige marks on right wing and cream coloured mark on left wing; Bird has triangular form and incised lines representing wings
Swimming Bird
Mottled medium grey stone with whitish marks; Stone is highly polished; Long neck head turned slightly to right; No incised marks on wings
Standing Bird
Smoothly polished grey stone; Deeply drilled dot eyes; Three toes on each foot; Wings are not indicated
Swimming Bird
Smoothly polished grey and light grey stone with yellowish marks on right wing; Bird has large beak and gouged eyes
Standing Owl
Grey stone owl with darker charcoal sides; Sides flat; Incised circle and dot eyes; Three toes on each foot
Standing Owl
Grey charcoal and white mottled stone; Silver slivers throughout; Incised dot eyes; Feet carved as one oblong base
Swimming Bird
Khaki and charcoal lightly polished stone; Pale green slivers throughout; Tiny beak; Circular incised eyes
Standing Bird
Charcoal polished stone with khaki slivers; Rust and black slivers scattered overall; Beak has drill hole through it
Standing Bird
Polished grey and charcoal stone; Rust and pale green veins on neck and wings; Tiny hooked beak; Thin long feet
Sitting Bird
Grey, charcoal, and white mottled stone; Incised dot eyes with eyebrows above
Standing Bird
Grey, charcoal, and white mottled stone; Incised dot eyes; Birds's head turned to right; Deep grooved wing markings on back
Standing Bird
Shoe polished black stone; Rust and cream veins; Tiny incised eyes; Tiny beak; Stand representing feet
Standing Bird
Charcoal, grey, and white mottled, polished stone; Long beak; Incised eyes
Sitting Bird
Polished grey stone; Pale green and rust veins on back and wings; Incised dot eyes
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with pale green and gold slivers on wings and back; Beak open; Incised dot eyes
Swimming Bird
Charcoal stone with pale green veins throughout; Incised dot eyes; Incised outline of wings
Swimming Bird
Charcoal stone with pale green slivers throughout; Cream dots; Pointed beak
Swimming Bird
Charcoal stone wtih pale green slivers; Cream dots; Blunt beak; Incised wing outline
Swimming Bird
Charcoal stone with pale green veins and cream dots throughout; Tiny dull beak
Swimming Bird
Charcoal stone with pale green veins and cream dots throughout stone; tiny incised eyes; Flat back and sides
Swimming Bird
Polished charcoal and black stone; Pale green and rust veins throughout stone; Rust slivers on head
Swimming Bird
Grey and charcoal stone with silver slivers; Incised eyes; Tiny head and beak
Swimming Bird
Charcoal stone with pale green veins; Fine sandpaper markings on entire surface; Knife cuts on wings representing feathers
Goose with Wings Spread
Grey stone with white veins and charcoal dots; Incised dot eyes; Feet carved in front of body
Bird with Animal in Mouth
Charcoal, grey, and white mottled stone; Silver slivers; Incised dot eyes
Narwhal Head
Charcoal stone with pale green slivers; Tan and cream wooden tusk; Deep incised dot eyes
Beluga Whale
Grey, white and charcoal mottled stone; Rust spots on top of whale; Tiny incised dot eyes
Beluga Whale
Grey, white, and charcoal mottled stone; Incised dot eyes; Body becomes thin as it joins tail
Beluga Whale
Grey and white mottled stone with cream and rust veins throughout; Tiny incised dot eyes; Slightly polished
Narwhal
Grey, charcoal and white mottled stone; Lightly polished; Rust slivers throughout; Cream coloured ivory-tusk
Narwhal
Grey polished stone; charcoal colouring on spine and tips of front flippers; Tiny incised dot eyes; Cream and grey ivory tusk
Seal
Charcoal and grey mottled stone; Rust veins on left and right side; Tiny incised dot eyes; Tail carved up and between back flippers
Seal
Charcoal polished stone with pale green and silver slivers throughout; Cream colouring of slivers on head and under back flippers; Pinkish colouring under stomach; Back is flat; Tiny head
Goose Eating Fish
Base is grey polished stone with white veins; Fish carved into base; Bird is grey polished stone with cream and pale green veins; White flaw on side of bird
Bird Flying over Seal
Charcoal stone base with gold and rust slivers; Bird is polished charcoal stone with pale green slivers; Knife cuts on bird's wings representing feathers
Bird Flying over Seal
Bird and seal are charcoal polished stone with pale green and rust veins; Bird's and seal's mouth carved open
Seal
Polished grey, black and white mottled stone; Silver slivers throughout stone; Incised dot eyes
Seal
Khaki and charcoal polished stone; Rust flaws on left side of seal; Pale green and cream slivers throughout
Walrus Head
Grey stone with pale green slivers on head; Cream coloured ivory tusks; Two drill holes on left side of walrus
Walrus Head on Top of Bear
Bear is khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Cream veins running across face of bear; Walrus head is light khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured ivory tusks; Wooden peg
Bear Swimming with Seal in Its Mouth
Grey stone with gold and cream slivers; Seal carved at right side of bear's mouth; Tiny tail carved on bear
Bear's Head
Polished grey, charcoal, and white mottled stone with silver slivers; Incised almond eyes
Bear
Top half of bear; Cream and light tan bone; Bone has holes on right side of bear; Incised dot eyes; Front paws are joined
Bear Head on Base
Light khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Base has ridge carved at centre; Tongue and teeth visible in mouth; Left eye has horizontal knife cut through it
Bear Ceremony
Bear and swimming bear base are khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Swimming bear has black veins on head; Man is dark charcoal and khaki polished stone; Cream veins on man
Man and Bear
Polished grey stone with cream and pale green veins; Sandpaper markings throughout stone; Man's head is turned to the right and his back is flat
Dog with Object in Mouth
Polished grey stone with white and cream slivers; Sandpaper markings overall
Rabbit
Grey stone with cream veins; Incised dot nostrils and eyes; Tiny triangular tail carved between legs
Woman Cutting Open Seal with Ulu
Grey stone with silver slivers; Bone ulu; Woman's hair is in a bun
Man Holding Seal
Grey stone with darker grey patches; Cream veins; Cream sinew; Man's mouth is open; Tail carved under flippers
Bird and Man on Base
Base and man are khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Man has incised almond shaped eyes; Bird is dark khaki stone with navy charcoal and cream veins; Wooden pegs
Mother and Child
Charcoal stone with pale green veins; Cream colouring on stone due to knife cuts
Woman
Khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Black veins on back of woman; Woman's hair is in a bun
Hunter in Kayak with Seal Float and Equipment
Kayak and head of man is cream coloured bone; Man's parka and arms are grey stone; Paddle and harpoon are cream coloured ivory; Float is charcoal polished stone with reddish veins
Man
Grey and charcoal polished stone with pale green and rust veins, especially in left arm and chest; Drill hole on bottom of man
Man and Woman
Base and woman are khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Man is lighter khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; White vein on woman's chest
Female
Charcoal mottled stone with cream dots; Woman's head is turned to the right; Hair is in a bun; Detailed fingers; Almond shaped eyes
Woman
Charcoal mottled stone with cream dots; Cream vein on front lower section of woman; Long curved nose; Hair in a bun
Man on Bird Base
Base is light khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Carved around base are two owl heads and one goose head and neck; Wooden peg supports man which is dark khaki stone with navy charcoal, pale green and cream veins
Woman's Tattooed Face
Woman's tattooed face. Polished khaki charcoal and rust mottled stone; Tattoo markings are incised knife cuts; Sinew looped in back for hanging
Face of Man
Charcoal, grey, and white mottled, stone with silver slivers throughout; Very thin closely incised lines to represent hair; Carved eyebrows; Sinew looped through back for hanging
Face of Man
Charcoal, grey, and white mottled stone; Pointed nose; Sinew looped through bac for hanging
Standing Woman
Grey and charcoal polished stone; Rust slivers on back and front of parka; Woman has hair in a bun
Standing Bird
Grey and charcoal polished stone; Pale green and rust slivers throughout stone; Incised dot eyes
Bird
Bird is grey stone with rust and charcoal slivers; Incised circle and dot eyes with orange pencil crayon inside
Bird on a Fish-Head Base
Bird is grey stone with pale green and silver slivers; Fish base is polished dark khaki stone with navy charcoal veins
Bird
Polished khaki stone wtih navy charcoal veins; Pale green and cream veins on entire surface; Right wing has rust veins
Bird
Polished khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Creams veins overall; Hole incised on bottom
Bird on Fish Base
Grey stone with pale green and cream veins throughout; Incised dot eyes on bird; Fish's mouth is open
Bird
Grey stone with cream file markings throughout; Bird has orange pencil crayoned circular eyes; Khaki veins on back and chest
Puffin
Steel grey stone with khaki, cream and light rust veins; Sandpaper markings on entire surface; Beak slighly open
Standing Bird
Grey and white mottled stone; Charcoal dots on head and face; Incised dot eyes; One oblong block representing feet
Standing Bird
Grey stone with khaki overlay; Cream and pale green slivers throughout; Shallow incised dot eyes
Standing Bird
Polished grey stone with pale green, rust and cream veins; Pale green veins across chest; Bird's head is turned to right; One block representing feet
Standing Puffin
Charcoal highly polished stone with pale green, cream, and rust veins; Cream dots on back and tail; Incised circle and dot eyes ; Mouth is open
Standing Bird
Grey stone with cream and beige veins; No eyes; One long block representing feet
Standing Bird
Grey stone with pale green veins; Deep incised dot eyes; Block representing feet
Bird
Charcoal and khaki polished stone; Cream coloured ivory inlaid eyes; Hole incised through beak
Standing Baby Bird
Grey stone; Incised dot eyes; Beak is open; Wings are carved open at the back; Block representing feet
Standing Bird
Grey stone with light rust and cream veins; Shallow incised dot eyes; Block representing feet
Standing Bird
Polished grey stone with pale green and rust veins; Pointed beak slightly open
Owl
Polished charcoal stone with rust and cream veins throughout; Flat head; Tiny hooked beak
Standing Bird with Head Curled Under
Grey polished stone with cream, pale green and flesh veins; Rust colouring in left eye
Standing Bird
Charcoal polished stone; Cream markings overall; Long beak; Incised dot eyes
Standing Puffin
Charcoal grey stone with pale green veins; Incised circle and dot eyes; Head turned to right; Flat ridge representing feet
Swimming Bird
Polished grey stone with khaki and cream veins; Deeply grooved wing markings
Swimming Bird
Khaki and charcoal speckled stone; Pale green and cream veins on right wing; Incised circular eyes; Tail is flat in the back
Standing Owl
Charcoal and black stone with khaki veins; Pale green and rust veins on left wing; Incised circle and dot eyes; Tiny beak
Puffin
Bird is khaki and charcoal with pale green veins; Base is grey stone with brown markings; Wooden peg
Owl
Charcoal and khaki coloured stone; Cream coloured ivory beak which is carved open; Deep incised eyes
Birds Sitting on Base
Grey stone with white and cream veins throughout; Larger bird is charcoal and grey polished stone; Smaller bird has no eyes; Larger bird has incised dot eyes
Bird Standing on Bird Base
Khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Larger bird has red spots in stone; Both birds have incised dot eyes
Bird and Fish on Base
Grey stone base with brown and pink veins; Bird and fish are steel grey stone with cream veins; Bird has no eyes; Fish has incised dot eyes
Bird Sitting on Seal Base
Light khaki stone with navy charcaol veins; Bird and seal have incised dot eyes; Seal has tiny tail; Wooden peg
Bird Sitting on Walrus Head
Grey stone with cream, pale green, and brown veins; Walrus head has deep incised dot eyes and nostrils
Standing Bird
Charcoal stone with silver and pale green veins; Incised circular eyes; Beak partially open
Standing Bird
Khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Cream veins on left side of head; Head is lighter khaki in colour
Swimming Bird
Light khaki stone with navy charcoal and cream veins; Bird seems to be smiling; Incised eyebrows and dot eyes
Standing Bird
Khaki stone wtih pale green veins; Shallow incised circular eyes; Brown indentations on chest of bird
Four Birds Sitting on Base
Base is grey stone with cream and khaki veins; Base has one hole that is filled in; Bird (b) is grey and charcoal mottled stone with khaki veins; Bird (c) is grey and charcoal stone; Bird (d) is grey and charcoal mottled stone with khaki veins; Bird (c) is grey and charcoal stone; Bird (d) is charcoal and khaki stone; Bird (e) is grey stone with charcoal markings
Seal
Grey polished stone; Charcoal mottling on back of neck; Tail carved between and on top of back flippers
Seal
Khaki and grey stone with pale green veins; charcoal veins across back; Deep incised eyes
Seal on Belly
Charcoal-green stone with tiny beige marks throughout; Large incised circle eyes
Seal
Deeply pored whalebone with grey marks on back, pencil darkened nostrils, and circle and dot eyes; Face is carved in less porous part of bone as are chest and bottom areas
Walrus
Greenish stone walrus; Rear flippers are tucked underneath and indicated by incised lines
Seal
Polished black stone with beige marks in surface; Seal has concave back; Slot cut to represent mouth
Seal on Belly
Rough grey stone with yellow-beige marks; Seal has bulb-like rear flippers; Roughly incised circular eyes
Walrus Head
Charcoal-green-stone; Chest area is polished; Walrus has roughly incised eyes
Two Fish on Base
Base is light grey stone; Fish (b) is medium grey stone; Fish (c) is dark charcoal-green stone; Drill hole for (b) is straight through base; Wooden pegs
Fish
Light grey stone surface is smoothly polished; Fish has incised circle and large dot eyes
Fish
Charcoal stone with beige cast; Flaw on right side has been carved down so it is slightly concave
Fish
Charcoal and beige stone with green cast; Fish has large incised circle eyes; Incised dot nostrils and incised mouth; Fish has three ridges on back fin
Whale
Grey stone mottled with whitish marks; Large flaw in stone on left side; Incised eyes
Whale
Blackish-green stone whale; Incised dot eyes, horizontal slit for mouth; Breathing hole to right side of rear flipper; Ridged back
Whale
Charcoal-green stone wtih darker areas on side flippers; Roughly carved head section; Incised dot eyes and breathing hole
Rabbit
Dark green-charcoal stone; Rabbit has round face, incised circle eyes, dot nostrils and slit for mouth; Ears are upright
Rabbit
Light mottled grey stone with smoothly polished surface; Two small dark marks on left side; Right front foot does not touch ground
Walking Bear
Steel grey stone with pale green veins; Sandpaper markings overall; Tiny incised ears
Standing Dog
Grey stone with pale green and cream veins; Tiny incised dot eyes; Front paws are antler; Oil and cloth where left antler pair is joined to leg
Standing Dog
Charcoal and khaki stone with pale green and black veins; Deep curved knife cut representing mouth
Bear Head on Cliff
Cream whalebone; Base is porous with stain on right side; Back of bear is porous; Incised black plastic eyes; Two holes incised on back of bear
Woman, Man and Dog Sitting on Base
Steel grey stone with cream veins; Incised dot eyes on all three figures
Woman Kneeling on Sealskin with Scraper
Grey stone woman and base; Stone has white, cream and pale green veins; Sandpaper markings on entire surface; Antler scraper; Wooden peg
Man Beating Drum
Grey stone with cream veins; Flesh veins on left side of face; Sandpaper markings on entire surface; Cream and grey antler drum and beater
Standing Man
Standing man. Grey stone with cream veins; Sandpaper markings on entire surface; Large nose; Five fingers carved on each hand
Woman
Grey stone with khaki overlay; Black dots; Cream and pale green veins; Tiny face; Stone is darker green on back
Top Half of a Woman
Grey stone with pale green and cream veins; Stains on head; Right leg and head have more cream veins
Bust of Woman
Khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Incised almond eyes; Woman has hair in bun; Large nose
Bird in Flight
Cream coloured whalebone bird in flight has wings bent downwards at right angle; Base is darker in colour and has a yellow-orange cast to it plus a more prominent yellow orange mark on top and bottom; Antler pole
Igloo with Face
Face and chimney area is cream coloured ivory; Left side is grey- beige in colour and has bluish mark on one edge of snow block; Extremely porous area to left of face; Right side has oval concave grey-beige mark; Face is positioned just above incised doorway
Walking Bear
Medium grey and light grey stone; Walking bear has extremely long legs; Left legs are ahead of right
Swimming Narwhal
Base is dark khaki green, navy charcoal and white striated and mottled stone; Whale is dark forest green with small navy charcoal veins; Whale and base are both highly polished; Base appears to have shape of bird's head with incised dot eyes on one end
Owl over Base
Owl is polished khaki green and navy charcoal stone; Fine file marks overall; Owl has incised circle and dot eyes; Base is carved from polished black stone with light green striation on side and light green mottling with rust speckles on top of base
Bear in Water Sniffing Seal on Ice
Polished finely grained green and navy stone base; Seal is carved as part of base; Ivory bear's head has darkened features; Wooden peg
Sitting Bear Looking Upward
Mottled grey, light grey, and charcoal stone; Fore paws hang downwards, tight against chest
Sitting Bear Looking Right
Grey, light grey, and charcoal stone; Bear has arms together across chest with right paw resting on left
Bear Emerging from Water
Light and medium grey mottled stone; Upper part of bear with left arm only showing
Walrus
Polished mottled grey, charcoal, beige stone with brown veins and marks; Claws are not indicated; Rear flippers are divided under body; Deeply drilled dot eyes
Walrus on Base
Highly polished striated stone (light and dark khaki green, charcoal); Walrus is striated horizontally
Walrus Looking Right
Grey stone with charcoal mottling; Fine file marks over entire surface; Two small brown lines on tusks at right side
Walrus
Mottled grey and light grey stone; Charcoal marks on right side; Walrus is raised off ground on hind flippers; Walrus head is turned to left
Walrus
Medium grey stone, smoothly polished; Brown marks on chest and scattered across back; Walrus hindquarters are twisted to left in S curve
Narwhal
Highly polished khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured ivory tusks and peg
Standing Bird
Steel grey stone; Cream, pale green and rust slivers; Tiny head; Incised dot eye; Tail is carved out and flat
Swimming Bird
Steel grey polished stone; Pale green and charcoal veins; Tiny head; Long beak
Standing Bear
Highly polished khaki and charcoal stone with pale green veins; Cream veins also; Head is turned completely to the right; Incised almond eyes
Woman
Grey stone; Rust and pale green veins throughout stone; Long parka; Deep incised mouth
Bear's Head
Khaki and charcoal stone; Pale green veins; Silver slivers on nose; Almond incised eyes; Long ears
Swimming Birds on Base
Polished khaki stone with navy charcoal and rust veins; Bird, with head turned, has pale green colouring on neck and head
Swimming Bird
Charcoal-grey stone; Pale green and white slivers throughout; Tiny beak; Incised dot eyes
Swimming Bird
Grey stone; Charcoal and silver slivers throughout; Tiny incised dot eyes; Tiny head
Swimming Bird
Grey stone; Comparitively large beak; Sandpaper markings on entire surface
Swimming Bird
Grey polished stone; Charcoal dots and white veins; Sandpaper markings over entire surface
Standing Bird
Grey and charcoal stone; Pale green and rust veins; Long beak; Two tiny feet
Swimming Bird
Steel grey stone; Black and silver slivers; Tiny incised dot eyes; Pointed beak
Standing Bird
Grey stone; Black dots; Silver and pale green slivers; Block representing feet; Very long body
Swimming Bird
Steel grey stone; Pale green and white slivers; Scattered black dots; Incised dot eyes
Seal
Polished grey stone; Khaki and cream veins; Sandpaper markings on entire stone; Tiny head
Seal
Polished grey and charcoal stone; Cream and white veins; Tail carved on top of flippers
Walrus
Grey stone; Pale green and silver veins; Incised dot eyes; Two drill holes for tusks
Walking Dog or Wolf
Grey stone; Orange spots; Cream and rust veins; Lumps representing eyes; Nose is blunt
Face
Steel grey stone; Silver slivers; Sinew looped through hole for hanging purpose; Long thick nose; Incised almond eyes
Face
Polished khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Elaborate eyes with V markings on side; Sinew looped through two square holes for hanging purposes
Igloo
Khaki and charcoal stone; Beige antler peg on top side of igloo; Circular and vertical knife cuts on igloo representing blocks of snow; No entrance markings
Walrus
Grey stone with pale green and silver veins; Large flippers; Back flippers carved on both sides
Walrus
Steel grey stone with pale green and white veins; Black dots; Cream coloured ivory tusk; Head turned to left
Swimming Bird
Polished grey stone with black dots and cream veins; Tiny incised dot eyes
Standing Bird
Grey stone with pale green and cream veins; Black dots on wings and back; Block representing feet
Tattooed Face
Grey stone with khaki green and silver slivers throughout; Knife cuts representing tattoos; Sinew looped through two holes for hanging
Walking Bear
Charcoal and grey polished stone with pale green and white slivers; Tiny incised dot eyes
Two Birds and Bear Head on Base
Khaki polished stone with navy charcoal veins; Wooden pegs
Swimming Bird
Brownish grey stone with silver slivers; Incised dot eyes; Wings are separated in the back
Standing Bird
Steel grey stone with pale green slivers and black dots; Block representing feet
Standing Bird
Grey stone with beige and pale green veins; White and charcoal dots; Tiny head
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with cream, pale green and silver slivers; Bird's head is turned to right; Incised dot eyes
Swimming Bird
Grey polished stone with cream and pale green veins; Black dots; Tiny head
Swimming Bird
Steel grey stone with pale green and silver slivers; Bird's head turned to left; Pointed beak
Man's Torso
Polished charcoal stone with pale green veins; Man's head turned to left; Arms and hands are carved in relief on chest
Standing Woman and Child
Standing woman and child. Highly polished khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Child is on mother's right side in hood
Face Plaque
Light khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Long nose; Sinew looped through two holes for hanging
Walking Man
Light khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Man is walking, with right leg forward
Whale
Khaki stone with pale green and charcoal veins; Incised almond eyes with dots in centre; Cream dust marks
Swimming Bird
Steel grey stone with charcoal dots and silver slivers; Tiny beak relative to body
Swimming Bird
Steel grey stone with silver slivers and charcoal speckles; Pale green veins running along head and across back
Owl
Polished grey stone with cream veins; Black spots on neck; Left side is darker in colour than right; Large incised dot eyes
Standing Bird
Grey stone with rust-cream veins overall; Knife cut on left side of left eye; Legs have been sawed in two equal parts
Standing Bird
Charcoal grey stone with pale green and cream veins; Beige veins on back; Long beak
Swimming Long-Necked Bird Looking Left
Grey stone bird with black spots; Pale green patch on left side; Very long neck
Swimming Bird Looking Right
Khaki stone with pale green veins and charcoal dots; Cream veins on right back of bird
Standing Bird Looking Left
Charcoal polished stone with pale green veins and black speckles; Block representing feet
Standing Bird
Charcoal stone with pale green and silver slivers; Cream veins also; Stone peg representing feet
Standing Bird
Grey stone with rust veins and silver slivers; Tiny head; Block representing feet
Standing Bird Looking Right
Light grey stone bird; Only details are tiny incised dot eyes; Drill hole on bottom of pedestal feet indicates that piece had a base
Walrus Head; Walrus Emerging from Water
Mottled grey, cream, and charcoal stone with asbestos slivers throughout; Antler tusks
Walrus Head; Walrus Emerging from Water
Plain grey stone walrus head with ivory tusk and shallow dot eyes - diagonal scratch through right eye
Walrus Head; Walrus Emerging from Water
Whitish grey stone with dark grey slivers throughout; Left tusk is shorter than right
Walrus
Light grey stone with lighter grey slivers throughout; Right tusk is ivory, left is antler
Walrus
Oiled grey green stone with wide yellow-beige-green vein running diagonally from right fore flippers across back and down middle of left side
Walrus
Smoothly polished speckled green-grey and cream stone with tiny charcoal dots throughout and whitish asbestos slivers; Uncurved tusks stick straight out; Rear flippers are angled downwards to the right
Walrus
Finely textured grey stone with charcoal and light grey speckling; Right tusk has unpolished end
Seal
Oiled dark green-grey and beige mottled stone with scattered charcoal marks over surface; Incised details on head have yellow stone dust
Seal
Polished light grey and dark grey mottled stone wtih scattered beige veins throughout; Vertical saw cut separates rear flippers
Whale
Oiled, rough textured black, grey, and beige mottled stone; Numerous flaws in stone; Left side is concave (perhaps due to removal of stone flaw ?)
Whale
Smoothly polished light grey and cream stone; Whale rests on belly with head and tail curved up off ground
Whale
Polished smooth, finely grained grey stone; Whale's breathing hole is formed by two shallow drill holes with curved incised line
Narwhal Head; Narwhal Emerging from Water
Finely mottled grey stone; Antler tusk has grey pith visible
Fish
Charcoal and rust coloured stone with cream veins; Red colouring on right top side of fish; Tiny incised dot eyes
Five Animals on a Base
Charcoal stone animals; Cream and grey coloured antler; Wooden pegs
Bear's Head
Grey porous stone with pale green and silver slivers; Incised dot eyes; Head turned to left
Hunter and Narwhal on Antler Base
Tan and cream porous whalebone hunter and narwhal; Hunter is standing with harpoon in his right hand; Narwhal has a long twisted tusk; Harpoon, tusk, and pegs are cream and grey coloured antler; Base is tan and cream coloured antler; Two incised drill holes on base; Sinew line attached to harpoon
Woman
Grey stone with charcoal dots, silver slivers and cream veins; Woman has her hair in a bun; Incised almond eyes; Beige colouring on right arm
Woman
Grey polished stone with cream veins; Almond incised eyes; W mark on front of parka; Right arm and back have rust slivers
Woman Sitting with Qulliq
Woman and lamp are light khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Base is dark green stone with rust and navy charcoal veins; Wooden pegs; Cream and rust veins on side of base
Man with Drum
Polished khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured wood and gut; Natural flaw on back of head has been carved down leaving a concave area where the flaw remains visible
Man with Drum
Grey stone with rust and pale green veins; Charcoal patches on back of man; Brown patches on back of man; Brown coloured beater and drum; Vertical line on chin and bottom front of parka
Mother with Child Tending Qulliq
Grey stone with white veins and charcoal dots; Knife cut across top of base; Baby's head is turned to left
Face Plaque
Charcoal stone with cream speckles overall; Sinew looped through two holes for hanging purposes
Face Plaque
Polished steel grey stone with charcoal dots and silver slivers; Three knife cuts on each cheek representing tattoos; Sinew looped through two holes for hanging
Face Plaque
Grey stone with pale green and silver slivers; Sinew looped through two holes for hanging
Face Plaque
Steel grey stone with charcoal dots and silver slivers; Sinew looped through two holes for hanging
Face Plaque
Grey stone with charcoal dots and silver slivers; Charcoal colouring on forehead; Sinew looped through two holes for hanging
Man with Drum and Woman
Khaki polished stone with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured ivory drum and beater
Fisherman Approached by Polar Bear
Khaki stone base with navy charcoal veins; Fish hole carved in base; Cream coloured ivory man with harpoon and other tool kneeling beside hole; Two ivory fish on ground; Ivory bear approaching
Fish
Ivory fish with curved body; Tail is carved down; Fin under stomach and on top of back; Black shoe polish inlaid in eyes and gills
Swimming Bird
Steel grey stone; Charcoal mottling on neck and tail; Rust and pink veins on chest and back; Small head and long curved beak; Natural flaw on chest
Swimming Bird
Charcoal stone with khaki, pale green and cream veins; Tiny incised dot eyes; Natural flaw on right side; Tail carved up
Standing Bird Pecking Ground
Charcoal stone wtih pale green and khaki slivers; Cream sandpaper markings all over; Beak and left leg have pen marks on them
Bird Sitting
Charcoal stone with cream and pale green slivers; Rust and pink veins on left side; Tiny feet
Sitting Bird
Charcoal stone with rust and cream veins; Sandpaper markings on entire surface
Swimming Bird
Charcoal stone with beige, rust and gold slivers; Long pointed beak; Incised dot eyes
Standing Bird
Charcoal polished stone; Rust red vein down head and back; Rust and khaki veins on neck and chest; No eyes
Standing Bird
Grey polished stone with pale green veins; Hooked beak; Small incised dot eyes
Sitting Bird
Grey stone with charcoal veins; Tiny head with pointed beak; Sandpaper markings on entire surface
Swimming Bird
Polished charcoal stone with pale green slivers; Cream dots on back; Silver slivers on tail; Long pointed beak
Seal
Grey polished stone with pale green and rust slivers; Red spot on tail; Natural indentation on right side; Tiny incised dot eyes; Large back flippers on tail
Seal
Grey stone with beige veins; Sandpaper markings throughout; Incised dot eyes; Tail carved between back flippers
Seal
Oiled dark grey stone with beige marks throughout; Seal is up on two front flippers; Body curved to right
Seal
Cream and grey antler seal; Yellow grey porous pith is visible under head along spine and on tail section
Seal
Cream grey smoothly polished antler; Eyes are not indicated; Natural vein hole under head
Whale
Oiled (?) grey, brown, rust, navy mottled stone; Tail section is brown/rust and grey in colour; Head section is navy/grey in colour
Whale
Grey and brown/pink mottled stone; Whale has pointed ends on rear flippers; Side flippers extend horizontally from body
Harpooned Narwhal
Polished grey, charcoal and beige stone; Whale has spiral tusk; Body is curved left; Harpoon is positioned on left side of neck; a stone seal float is attached by a sinew line to harpoon
Fish
Cream and grey antler; Right side and face are brown in colour; Porous areas on face and right side; Tiny incised dot eyes; Flat rectangular fin on top of fish
Standing Bear
Polished khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Tail carved in back; Brown tape mark on back
Walking Bear
Charcoal stone with rust and cream veins; Tiny head; Right rear leg is carved back
Standing Bear
Charcoal polished stone wtih cream, rust and khaki veins; Rear end is not polished; Long pointed nose
Standing Dog
Charcoal stone wtih rust veins on right side and khaki veins on left side; Incised dot eyes; Tail curved to left
Man Bending Forward
Steel grey stone; Charcoal dots; Pale green slivers; Sandpaper markings on entire surface; Incised almond eyes and mouth
Sitting Rabbit
Khaki stone with navy charcoal veins and pale green slivers; Tiny incised dot eyes
Animal; Bird ?
Finely grained grey stone; Animal has block like body, long thick neck and open mouth or beak; Dark grey mark in stone on left side; No eyes indicated
Animal
Light grey finely grained stone; Animal stands on pedestal base, has humped back and long tail that flips upward at back
Sitting Bird
Grey porous stone with charcoal dots and silver and white slivers; Tiny incised circle and dot eyes
Swimming Bird
Steel grey stone with silver and white slivers; Charcoal dots; Incised dot eyes; Small blunt beak; Long body
Standing Bird
Polished charcoal stone with light khaki veins; Rust veins on back, neck and head; White and cream veins also; Square tail; One stump representing feet
Standing Bird
Steel grey stone with cream veins; Elegant pointed beak; Head is turned to right; one stump representing feet
Stone
Grey polished stone with pale green and white veins; One rectangle representing feet; Tiny incised dot eyes; Natural flaw on left side of chest
Standing Bird
Steel grey stone with charcoal dots and silver slivers; Head turned to left; Natural flaw on left wing
Standing Bird
Charcoal stone with khaki overlay; Cream dots; Incised dot eyes; Stump representing feet; Natural flaws on wings and tails
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with pale green veins and black dots; Head is light green in colour; Hooked beak
Swimming Bird
Steel grey stone; Pale green veins on right side of face; Charcoal dots; White and silver slivers; Bird is looking to the right
Standing Bird
Polished khaki stone wtih navy charcoal veins; Tiny head, turned to left; Three natural flaws on back
Swimming Bird
Steel grey stone with charcoal dots and silver and white slivers; Incised dot eyes
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with charcoal dots and silver slivers; Charcoal line around neck; Incised circle and dot eyes
Swimming Bird
Polished grey stone with pale green and cream veins; Charcoal dots; Tiny incised dot eyes
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with beige coloured veins throughout; Rust veins on chest, head and wings; Horizontal band across neck
Swimming Bird
Charcoal stone with khaki veins and cream speckles; Tiny incised dot eyes; Head is turned to left; Natural rust flaw on right side
Two Birds Flying
Polished khaki stone base with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured ivory birds and poles
Standing Bird
Grey polished stone with khaki and rust veins; Incised dot eyes Tiny stump representing feet; Natural flaws on neck and tail
Swimming Bird
Polished charcoal stone with cream dots throughout; Grey colouring on chest and neck; Natural flaw on right side of beak
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with pale green and silver veins; Incised dot eyes; Head is turned to left
Walrus
Polished khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured tusks; Incised dot eyes
Walrus
Grey stone with silver and white slivers; Charcoal veins on back; Head turned backwards
Seal
Grey stone with silver and white slivers; Pale green veins on left side; Back flippers on left side; Natural flaws on chest and right side of seal
Seal
Khaki polished stone wtih navy charcoal veins; Incised dot eyes; Back flippers are joined together at the ends
Seal
Khaki polished stone with navy charcoal veins; White colouring on left side and near back flippers; Head is turned to right
Walrus
Grey stone with cream and rust veins on face and neck; Incised dot eyes; Two holes incised for tusks
Whale
Steel grey stone with charcoal dots and silver and white veins; Tiny incised dot eyes
Whale
Steel grey stone with pale green and silver veins; Mouth is carved partially open; Right eye is more deeply incised
Whale
Grey stone with pale green and cream veins; Tail is curved to the right; Tiny incised dot eyes
Whale
Charcoal stone with khaki overlay; Rust and pale green slivers; Cream sandpaper markings throughout; One eye, on left side only
Whale
Charcoal stone with khaki overlay; Rust and pale green slivers; Cream sandpaper markings throughout
Man Harpooning Seal
Polished dark khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining; Ivory man and seals have darkened eyes; Man holds harpoon in right arm; Pegs are carved from antler
Standing Woman with Baby in Hood
Polished khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining; Woman has shoulders forward, hair in braids, slightly open mouth, and tattoos on outside of eyes; Baby in amautee hood is crying and turned to left
Hunter Waiting for Seal
Man of polished grey stone with pale green and silver veins; Base is grey stone wtih charcoal and silver veings; Cream coloured ivory veins
Drum Dancers and Singers
Polished khaki green stone with light khaki, navy charcoal and brown speckles and veins; Drum dancer is bending over beating drum and chanting; Two kneeling women, one with baby on back
Torso of Man
Grey stone with slivers throughout; Upper 3/4 of man; Mouth open; Hands not indicated
Torso of Man
Polished, very light grey stone wtih silver slivers throughout; Man's parka hood is up, head cocked to left
Tattooed Face
Polished charcoal black stone with beige stone dust in incised lines; Tattoes are four lines on forehead, three on each cheek and four below each cheekbone; Hair formed by finely spaced vertical file cuts; Braided sinew loop
Tattooed Face
Polished charcoal black stone; Hair is formed by horizontal file cut and vertical knife cuts; Three incised lines at outside of each eye; Five incised lines below each cheekbone; Braided sinew loop
Tattooed Face Plaque
Polished blue-grey stone woman with oval shaped face; Detailed pupils; Incised lines represent eye brows; Three incised lines represent eyebrows; Three incised lines below each cheekbone
Tattooed Face
Dark blue-grey stone with navy speckles throughout; Light grey stone dust in incised lines; Wide open eyes, pupils detailed prominent chin and lower lip; Three incised lines below cheekbone; Hair formed by closely spaced file cuts
Standing Bird
Charcoal grey stone with silver slivers throughout and khaki cast; Bird stands on single pedestal; Short beak; Incised dot eyes
Standing Bird
Polished mottled grey stone with yellow and cream marks throughout; Incised lines outline bird's wings; Fine sandpaper scratches overall
Bird on Base
Polished mottled grey and charcoal stone with beige veins throughout; Mottling is extremely distinct
Standing Goose
Polished and oiled grey mottled stone; Sides are flat and wings are outlined by incised lines
Standing Goose with Open Beak
Polished mottled grey stone with beige veins; Bird has head down and neck turned slightly to right; Feet are joined, legs separated
Standing Bird
Polished grey and whitish mottled stone; Whitish oval mark on back of head; Bird has flat belly; Feet together, legs separated
Standing Goose
Polished charcoal, grey, rust, yellow coloured stone; Bird has tail upturned; Feet together, legs separated
Swimming goose
Smoothly polished, finely grained grey and beige stone; Only details are incised circle eyes and outlined wings in low relief
Standing Bird
Polished, yellowed grey stone with beige mark on back of head; Darker grey-brown veins on right wing; Two block-like legs
Seal with Head Turned Around
Highly polished khaki green stone with navy charcoal veins; Seal is turned to left and left flipper is off ground
Seal on Belly
Mottled grey and brown grey stone; Seal has red-brown mark along right side; Body is curved to left
Walrus on Side
Polished, yellowed light grey mottled stone with prominent cream coloured vein on walrus left side
Narwhal over Base
Highly polished khaki green stone with navy charcoal veins; Narwhal has spiral antler tusk and tail flipped upward
Whale
Grey stone with charcoal patches on back; Pale green and silver veins; Deep incised dot eyes; Tail slightly off ground
Whale
Polished grey stone with pale green and cream veins; Charcoal patches; Deep incised dot eyes
Bear
Grey stone with cream and white slivers; Six claws carved on front feet, five on back; Head slightly turned to right
Drum Dancer
Grey polished stone with charcoal dots and silver slivers; Cream, grey, and brown antler drum and beater; Incised almond shaped eyes
Drum Dancer
Steel grey polished stone with pale green and beige veins on back of man; Cream and grey antler drum and beater; Incised shaped almond eyes with pupils
Woman and Qulliq
Grey stone woman and base with silver, cream and pale green veins; Oil lamp is carved as part of base; Wooden peg
Standing Woman
Polished grey and charcoal mottled stone with pale green and rust veins throughout; Woman's hair is in a bun
Woman and Qulliq
Grey stone with pale green and silver veins; Cut in lamp for implement Hole in woman's right hand
Kneeling Man
Charcoal stone with cream veins; Pale green and rust veins on back; Back is polished; Incised almond eyes
Face Plaque
Grey stone with silver slivers and charcoal dots; Incised and raised almond eyes; Horizontal knife cut across nose; Two holes in back for hanging purposes
Face Plaque
Polished khaki stone with navy-charcoal veins; Incised and raised almond eyes; Sinew looped through two holes for hanging
Bear's Head with Mouth Open
Polished dark khaki green-brown stone with navy charcoal veining; Whitish vein prominent on right side; Bear has gouged eyes
Seal
Highly polished khaki green and navy charcoal veins; Seal is partly off ground, body curved to right
Swimming Long Necked Bird
Polished (oiled ?) dark green stone with spots composed of charcoal, white and silver slivered stone; Bird's tail flips up
Standing Bird
Smoothly polished, medium grey stone with light grey speckles; Oblong feet; Flat sides
Walrus Head and Bear Head
Plain mottled grey stone base, walrus, and bear; Bear's mouth is open; Incised ° shape represents mouth of walrus; Ivory tusks
Standing Woman and Child
Highly polished bright khaki green stone with navy charcoal veins and brown speckles; Woman stands with right foot forward; Baby in hood
Kneeling Mother and Child
Highly polished light and dark khaki green with yellow ochre and navy veins; Baby on back; Woman's hair is detailed with incised lines; Arms across chest with hands tucked into opposite sleeve
Standing Man
Finely grained grey and charcoal stone; Darker mark on bottom of parka back; Arms are against chest with hands tucked into opposite sleeve
Man Hunting Walrus and Birds
Base is polished khaki green stone with navy charcoal veins and brown speckles; Ivory man faces ivory walrus and holds spear in upraised right arm; Behind him are two ivory birds, one in flight, one sitting
Standing Man
Polished grey stone with silver slivers throughout and rust mark on back of right knee; Hands are knob-like; Right hand outstretched
Standing Mother and Child
Highly polished khaki green stone with navy charcoal veins and scattered brown speckles; Baby in hood faces right; Woman's arms end in knobs
Mother Carrying Bucket
Standing woman, with child in amautik hood, holding bucket. Polished dark khaki green stone with navy charcoal veins; Child in hood is relatively large, has both arms indicated and is looking left; Stone pail and ladle in woman's right hand are attached with sinew
Standing Man
Rough grey, light grey and charcoal speckled stone; Man stands with feet apart, arms at sides
Mother and Child Sitting with Seal Carcass
Polished khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Child's head turned to right
Two People on Base
Base and man with parka are light khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Woman is darker khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Wooden pegs
Man and Woman on Base
Man and base are dark khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Woman is light khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Wooden pegs
Family on Base
Polished khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Incised almond shaped eyes on all three people; Wooden pegs
Standing Man
Charcoal stone with pale green, silver, and cream slivers; Knife cuts on arms represent cuff of parka
Man's Torso
Grey stone with white, silver and pale green slivers; Incised circle around head representing hair line
Woman's Torso
Charcoal stone, semi-polished; White, silver and pale green slivers; Woman has her hair in a bun
Woman's Torso
Grey stone with charcoal dots; Pale green, cream and silver slivers; Woman's hair is in a bun; Vertical knife cut down woman's head
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with charcoal dots and silver and cream veins; Incised dot eyes; Rust colouring on tip of right wing; Knife cut representing wings
Woman with Braids
Grey stone with silver and charcoal slivers; Woman has hair in two long braids
Face Plaque
Charcoal and grey polished stone with silver and cream slivers; Sinew looped through two holes for hanging purposes
Face Plaque
Grey stone wtih charcoal and silver veins; Man has double chin; Sinew looped through two holes for hanging
Standing Man
Steel grey stone with pale green and silver veins; Porous stone; Left eye is more deeply incised
Beluga Whale
Semi polished grey stone; Pale green and rust veins on left side and back; Incised dot eyes and breathing hole
Seal
Semi polished charcoal and grey stone; Pointed nose; Pale green, cream and rust veins; Back flippers are not carved apart; Tiny head
Bear Head on Triangular Base
Polished steel grey stone base and head; Rust, pale green and cream veins throughout; Incised almond eyes; Base is triangular
Mother and Child
Steel grey and charcoal porous stone; Pale green and silver veins; Woman has her hair in a bun
Woman
Polished grey stone; Pale green and beige veins; Cream stone dust in unpolished areas; Woman's hair in pig tails
Three Men Hunting Bird
Base is polished khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured ivory people and birds; Man(b) has spear in right hand; Man (c) has knife in right hand; Man (d) has no implements; Bird has shoe polish eyes
Woman
Black stone with cream stone dust in cracks; Deep incised almond eyes and cracks; Deep incised almond eyes and mouth; Woman's hair in two pig tails
Mother and Child
Steel grey stone with rust and pale green veins; Both mouths open; Parka is polished
Shaman's Head with Bird
Charcoal stone with pale green and silver veins; One side of head is old man with tattoos, other side is woman with tattoos
Men Cutting Seal
Grey stone men and seal; Steel grey stone base with silver slivers and charcoal dots; Ivory coloured knife; Seal has incised dot eyes; Man bending over seal has knife in his right hand; Other man has an incised hole for an implement
Sitting Bird
Grey stone; Pale green and charcoal veins; Khaki veins on back of head; Deep incised dot eyes with incised circle around it.
Standing Bird
Polished steel grey stone; Pale green and cream veins throughout; Small beak with knife cut on it representing upper and lower beak; Incised dot eyes with incised circle around them; Two long oblong feet
Bird
Grey stone with steel grey mottling; Deep incised dot eyes; Three large incised holes under bird
Bird
Grey stone with silver and charcoal slivers; Incised dot eyes; Tail is pointed in back
Swimming Bird
Polished khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Light khaki colouring on right side; Incised dot eyes
Swimming Bird
Khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Head is turned up and to the left; Incised dot eyes; Sandpaper markings overall
Swimming Bird
Polished grey stone; Charcoal, cream and pale green veins; Deep incised wing marking; Very long fat beak
Swimming Bird
Polished grey stone; Pale green and cream veins; Charcoal dots; Incised dot eyes
Walrus
Grey polished stone; Cream charcoal and silver slivers throughout ; Knife cut on back of neck; Incised dot eyes
Top Half of Bear
Grey stone; Pale green cream and rust veins across front and right side of bear; Incised dot eyes
Standing Bear
Steel grey stone; Charcoal, cream and pale green slivers; Incised dot eyes
Seal
Grey stone; Charcoal dots and silver slivers; Incised dot eyes; Head is turned to right
Seal
Polished khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Incised dot eyes; Small head; Tail carved between spread back flippers
Igloo
Grey stone with khaki overlay; Charcoal and pale green veins; Cream stone dust on igloo
Swimming Bird on Base
Grey stone with silver, pale green and white slivers; Charcoal dots; Long flat beak
Standing Bird
Steel grey polished stone with cream and pale green veins; Incised dot eyes; Sandpaper markings overall; Block representing feet
Bird Sitting on Seal
Charcoal stone with pale green and cream veins; Incised dot eyes on seal and bird
Bird Flying over Seal
Steel grey stone; Seal has tiny charcoal dots and pale green veins; Bird has red and pale green veins on wings and back; Two feet are carved behind tail of bird
Bird on Base
Base is grey stone with white silver veins; Bird is charcoal stone with pale green and cream veins
Bird
Polished charcoal stone with pale green and rust veins; Cream patch on left forehead; Incised dot eyes; Tiny feet
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with silver and charcoal slivers; Head is turned up and to the left; Incised dot eyes
Bird
Grey polished stone with charcoal and white veins; Tiny beak; Fat body; Two feet; Incised dot eyes
Bird
Grey stone with pale green, silver and charcoal veins; Long hooked beak; Incised dot eyes; Left foot in front of right
Seal
Grey stone with charcoal mottling; No eyes; Back flippers are separated by a deep knife cut
Walrus
Polished grey stone walrus with silver and charcoal veins; Tiny tail carved on top of back flippers; Ivory tusks
Walrus
Grey stone walrus with silver and charcoal slivers; Black mottling on back; Cream coloured ivory tusks; Incised dot eyes
Walrus
Grey stone with charcoal, white and silver veins; Incised dot eyes; Two drill holes for tusks
Beluga Whale
Smoothly polished light grey stone with grey and charcoal speckles and whitish slivers
Beluga Whale
Very light chalky grey stone; Whale's body is turned a sharp angle to right
Beluga Whale
Grey stone with beige marks; Fine sandpaper scratches over surface; Eyes not indicated
Beluga Whale
Smoothly polished finely pebbled grey, charcoal and white stone; Prominent spine; Straight body; C shaped breathing hole
Beluga Whale and Bear's Head
Whale is carved from finely pebbled grey, charcoal and white stone and smoothly polished; Whale's body is turned at right angle
Kayaker
Grey stone kayak with beige marks; Whalebone man is orange - cream coloured on front, cream coloured on back, and has his arms straight at sides; Hands have slits for implements; Two antler harpoons tied down to kayak with sinew
Torso of Man
Whitish whalebone, yellowed on back with large deep grey-beige pores; Man has right hand in front, left behind
Standing Bird
Polished charcoal and grey stone with rust, pale green, and cream veins throughout; Hooked beak; Incised circle eye with raised dot in the centre
Standing Bird
Polished grey stone with charcoal dots and cream veins; Inlaid cream coloured ivory eyes with shoe polish inlay; Right side is indented with green and beige veins around it
Bird
Dark and light khaki mottled stone with cream and rust veins; Incised dot eyes; Four detailed claws on each foot; Small beak
Bird
Dark and light khaki mottled stone with rust cream and pale green veins throughout; Tiny incised dot eyes; Hooked beak
Standing Bird
Polished charcoal black stone with cream and pale green slivers throughout; Cream coloured ivory eyes with black shoe polish inlaid; Two feet carved
Standing Bird
Grey stone with white slivers and charcoal dots; Cream coloured ivory inlaid eyes with baleen inserted at centre
Bird Resting on Base
Grey and charcoal mottled stone with cream and silver slivers; Bird is turned to right; Incised dot eyes; Tiny blunt beak; Ivory peg
Bird Resting on Base
Grey and charcoal mottled stone with cream and silver slivers; Red line running down left side of birds; Wings have been polished; Incised dot eyes; Deep incised wings
Standing Bird with Wings Spread
Charcoal polished stone with khaki overlay; Cream sandpaper scratches throughout; Cream coloured ivory inlaid eyes with shoe polish inlaid in them
Standing Bird
Charcoal polished stone with cream sandpaper scratches overall; Incised dot eyes
Standing Bird
Grey stone with black and pale green slivers throughout; Rust veins on left side of bird; Incised dot eyes; Flat head
Standing Bird
Polished charcoal stone with khaki and rust veins; Small incised dot eyes; Round base for feet
Swimming Bird
Charcoal stone with cream sandpaper markings and pale green veins; Long hooked beak; Deep incised dot eyes; Hole incised on bottom
Swimming Bird
Charcoal stone; Black dots on base; Beige and cream veins on bird; Incised dot eyes; Ivory peg
Two Birds on Base
Grey stone with charcoal dots and silver and white slivers; Incised dots on both birds; Antler pegs
Bird Resting
Grey stone with white and darker grey slivers throughout; Blunt beak; Incised dot eyes
Standing Bird
Grey polished stone with cream and charcoal veins; Large beak; Incised dot eyes
Three Birds, One in Flight
Smoothly polished, finely grained grey stone with whitish slivers throughout; Bird in flight has head slanted to right and right wing shorter than left; Medium bird has left wing curved forward and out from body; Smallest bird has left wing pointed back; Antler pole and pegs
Two Birds, One in Flight
Light grey stone bullet shaped base with raised top; Bird in flight is carved from blackish green stone with beige scratches over surface; It has strongly detailed downturned beak and drilled dot eyes; Sitting bird has eight incised lines on right wing, roughly ten on left; Antler pole
Two Birds in Flight
Larger bird is carved from beige and grey stone; Smaller bird carved from black stone with scattered brick red marks; Both birds have wings out and up and tails down; Smaller bird has head turned right; Top of antler base is polished, bottom shows rough pith; Antler poles
Owl on Base; Nesting Owl
Base and bird are finley grained grey stone with white slivers; Bird has seven incised lines on each wing; // mark on side of base. Base seems to be watermarked or stained yellow.
Bird on 'Decapitated' Bird
Bird-base carved from whitish grey stone; Antler peg; Smoothly polished charcoal grey and white stone bird with wings out and down
Goose with Head Resting on Back
Light grey stone base and bird with whitish slivers; Antler peg
Walrus
Smoothly polished grey, beige and charcoal stone with fine scratches overall; Right rear flipper is raised off ground; Ivory tusks
Walrus
Grainy, chalky grey and white stone with a few charcoal speckles; Large muzzle; Front flippers turned back and rear flippers turned forward; Antler tusks
Walrus
Grey stone with green cast and silver slivers throughout; Fat bodied Walrus with inlaid baleen (?) eyes
Walrus
Grainy grey and dark grey white stone; Walrus is raised up on flippers; Front flippers are turned back and rear ones forward; Walrus has large, wide muzzle; Antler tusks
Walrus
Veined grey stone walrus with twisted form; Head is raised up and looks over right flipper; Antler tusks
Walrus
Grey and charcoal stone with whitish slivers throughout; Head and forequarters of walrus; Left flipper is at side, right is under body; Head is turned right; Rough beige antler tusks
Forequarters of Walrus
Light grey and medium grey finely grained wedge shaped base with yellowed side; Walrus is smoothly polished grey, white, and charcoal stone; Antler tusks and peg
Seal and Bird
Base is finely grained grey stone, triangular in shape; Bottom and two sides of base are smooth, top is left rough except for small area on edge; Bird is polished khaki green and navy charcoal stone; Walrus is plain charcoal stone with incised lines representing wrinkles
Seal on Side
Very dark polished khaki green and navy charcoal stone, with much lighter khaki, yellow, and navy area on lower right side; Rear flippers are flipped and curved 'backwards'
Seal on Left Side
Chalky grey and whitish stone, yellowed on seal's back; Seal's left flipper is stretched forward, right flipper is turned back
Beluga Whale
Very grainy, smoothly polished grey, white, and charcoal stone; Whale has ridged back; Incised dot breathing hole
Beluga Whale
Smoothly polished grey, charcoal and cream grainy stone; Whale's rear flippers rests on tip of left side; Incision on head represents breathing hole
Beluga Whale
Polished very grainy grey and charcoal stone with whitish slivers; Curved body; Tail fin is vertical; U-shaped breathing hole; Inset stone eyes
Beluga Whale
Smoothly polished grainy grey and charcoal stone with whitish slivers; Tail and flipper raised off ground; Inset stone eyes; Incised V shape on head representing breathing hole
Beluga Whale
Grey stone with whitish slivers throughout; Fat body; Rear flipper slanted downward; Incised U shaped breathing hole
Beluga Whale
Grey charcoal and whitish stone; Tail flipper points downward and is off ground; Head arched upwards; Gouged breathing hole
Beluga Whale
Highly polished black stone; Iron pyrite protrudes from underside of tail; U shaped incised line represents breathing hole
Beluga Whale
Whale and fish are grey stone with charcoal patches; Sandpaper markings on entire surface; U shaped incision on head representing breathing hole; Fish is pegged with ivory peg to mouth of whale
Beluga Whale
Black stone with pale green tiny veins; Lump under throat; Incised dot eyes; Incised dot on head representing breathing hole
Beluga Whale
Grey and charcoal speckled stone; U shaped incision on head; Incised dot eyes
Narwhal
Steel grey stone narwhal with cream coloured ivory tusk; Fine sandpaper markings overall; U-shaped incision on head; Tiny back flippers
Drum Dancer
Grey porous stone with cream and white slivers and charcoal dots; Cream and brown antler drum and beater
Drum Dancer
Drum dancer, bent forward at waist. Grey polished stone with khaki and cream veins; Brown and cream antler drum and beater; Deep incised eyess
Drum Dancer
Steel grey stone man in animated pose with drum in right hand, beater in left: Drum is cream and yellow smooth antler on one side, rough porous brown-grey on other; Antler beater
Drum Dancer
Grey stone with cream and beige veins throughout; Piece is darker on back (oil ?); Man is bending forward holding antler drum in right hand and antler beater in left
Drum Dancer
Dark khaki green stone man with fine navy-charcoal veins; Man is short and stocky; Antler drum in right hand, antler beater in left
Woman
Light grey stone with whitish slivers and charcoal speckles throughout; Woman has braids down back; Mittened hands are against her sides
Man
Grainy grey stone with whitish slivers throughout; Ears are carved in detail; Left foot points to left side; Right arm is behind back
Man; Bust on Base
Grainy grey stone with whitish slivers throughout; Large nose; Parka hood up; Antler peg
Bust of Man
Smoothly polished grainy grey, white and charcoal stone; Large nose; Parka hood up
Bust of Woman
Smoothly polished grainy grey, white, and charcoal stone; Large parka with hood up
Bust of Man
Highly polished khaki green stone with navy charcoal veins; Arms are together with hand in opposite sleeve
Bust of Woman
Light khaki green stone with navy charcoal veins; Hair in braids which are woven together at back
Woman Holding Seal
Grey, charcoal and whitish grained stone; Woman holds seal by its left flipper in her right hand; Braids down back; Wooden peg
Man Holding Spear
Polished dark khaki green stone with fine navy charcoal veining; Drill hole in bottom of right foot
Woman Skinning Seal
Grey stone base, woman, and seal; Woman has slit eyes; Seal is cut open; Cream coloured ivory ulu and peg
Woman Skinning Seal
Khaki polished stone with navy charcoal veins; Rust and pale green veins also
Hunter in Kayak
Grey and whitish grained stone kayak and float; Man is carved from chalkier stone; Antler pegs support man and float; Antler oars and harpoon
Cribbage Board
Dark Khaki green stone animal heads (bear and seal) support antler cribbage board; Unfinished compartment (too small for pegs) pegged in place on underside
Walking Bear
Mottled dark grey, light grey, and beige stone; Mottling prominent on bear's left side; Left feet are forward
Man's Face on Top of Igloo
Cream coloured deeply pored whalebone igloo; Black-thread-like fibres in pores; Antler peg on left side holds split in whalebone together; Grey stone man's head pegged to top of igloo
Drum Dance for Successful Narwhal Hunt
Base is very light khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining; Narwhal is carved as part of base; Ivory figures are pegged in place; Ivory tusk
Man Spearing Walrus
Highly polished light khaki green stone base with navy charcoal veining; Ivory man holds antler harpoon in upraised right hand; Ivory walrus has black inset eyes
Narwhal Tusk
Scenes on tusk, incised and blackened, are from top to bottom, as follows: Polar bear at entrance to igloo with another igloo in background, Woman in amautee riding whale, Man offering child an object, Kayaker, Owl and Lemming, Child pulling man by his foot with a line, Snall animal, Two people in sleigh being pulled by three dogs, Caribou and bear, Man who has harpoon whale appears to have narwhal tusk fastened to forehead, Two igloos, Skin tent, Man, Two geese
Standing Bird
Highly polished khaki green stone wtih fine navy charcoal veining; Bird has pedestal for feet; Beak opening not indicated
Bird
Steel grey stone bird with head turned left; Six incised lines on left wing; Seven on right; Low rectangular pedestal base
Bird
Bright khaki green stone with fine navy charcoal veining; Bird is fat bodied; Head turned slightly to left
Husky
Polished blackish and khaki green stone; Light yellow green rectangular mark above left eye; Dogôs tail curved to right
Man
Highly polished bright khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining; Man is cut off, just below hem of parka
Face Plaque
Grey and charcoal finely grained stone; Inset baleen eyes; Sinew is looped through two drill holes on back; Face has protruding lower lip
Swimming Bird
Light grey and cream stone; Dark inset eyes; Six incised feathers on each wing
Sitting Dog; Sitting Fox
Polished grey and cream stone with charcoal speckles; Front legs are joined to back
Two Narwhals over Base
Highly polished khaki green black, and beige stone; Larger narwhal curves downward, smaller curves upward; Both have spiral tusks
Walrus
Grey and beige stone, thick necked walrus with deeply drilled dot eyes in inset baleen; Head is turned left
Standing Bird
Polished light khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining; Bird stands on two feet
Cribbage Board with Birds
Yellowed ivory cribbage board; Birds in flight have patterns of black dots on back; Sitting bird has blackened dot eyes; One leg and two pegs have incised lines around them
Two Swimming Narwhals
Parts (a) and (c) are carved from dark khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining; Part (b) is carved from light khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining; All stone parts are highly polished
Swimming Narwhal
Highly polished light khaki green stone base with navy charcoal veining; Highly polished very dark khaki green and navy charcoal stone whale; Fins are scooped forward, tail flipped up; Whale has antler tusk and is pegged to base with antler peg
Walrus
Polished blackish green stone; Walrus has short fat body and deeply drilled dot eyes and nostrils
Two Flying Birds
Polished khaki green stone base with navy charcoal veining; Ivory birds have tiny black filled dot eyes; Bird (c) is carved from yellowed ivory, other ivory parts are cream coloured
Walrus
Rough textured beige-green stone; Three grooves on each front flipper; Rear flippers are grooved underneath
Walrus Turning Right
Polished yellow-green, khaki green, and navy charcoal stone, striated diagonally over walrus; Rear flippers are detailed underneath; Ivory Tusks
Walrus
Polished dark khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining; Muzzle is light yellow-green; Rear flippers are detailed on bottom, four notches in each flipper
Walrus
Smoothly polished grey and cream stone, darker around middle of walrus; Long snout and ivory tusks; No details on flippers
Walrus
Polished dark khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining; Walrus has long snout; Each flipper detailed by four notches; Long straight ivory tusks; Front flippers separated from body by saw cut
Walrus
Smoothly polished grey and cream charcoal speckled stone which has yellowed; Walrus has rounded hind quarters and no rear flippers
Seal
Polished dark khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining and scattered beige marks; Right front flippers carved away from body
Swimming Bear
Dark grey and beige-grey stone bear; Mouth is open and top of front legs are truncated; End of nose is blunt
Swimming Bear
Highly polished charcoal and grey stone; Beautifully flowing form curves to left; Front legs and tail are indicated; Blunt nose
Bear Emerging From Water
Grey stone with beige and charcoal veins; Bear's forehead is indented down centre; Blunt nose; Left fore leg is outstretched, top of right leg is indicated
Swimming Duck
Polished black-brown-khaki stone; Prominent beige vein on chest; Bird's head is turned to left; Tiny incised lines detail tail
Bird
Highly polished light khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining; Bird is upright and stands on pedestal base
Kneeling Caribou
Smoothly polished grey-green stone with silver slivers; rust veins and marks; Forked antlers; Graceful neck
Bust of Man
Highly polished bright green stone with navy charcoal veining; Incis Incised line around neck and down front which represents clothing
Woman Cooking with Baby and Seated Boy
Woman and boy are carved from grey, cream and charcoal stone; Base is steel grey; Stone lamp is polished dark khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining; Woman has ivory implement in outstretched right hand
Mother and Child
Polished khaki stone with navy charcoal, rust, and pale green veins; Woman has large feet and nose
Woman Standing
Polished khaki stone with navy charcoal and pale green veins; Woman has her hair in a bun
Bust of Woman
Polished grey stone with pale green and charcoal slivers; Incised horizontal eyes
Man Hauling Seal
Charcoal and grey smoothly polished stone base, man and seal; Base has one rounded end and one flat end that slopes downward; Man is hauling seal with a sinew line over his right shoulder; Seal pegged to base with wooden peg; Man with ivory peg
Man in Kayak
Kayak is smoothly polished grey stone; Man is carved from lighter stone with a rougher texture; Man is pegged to kayak with a wooden peg, float with an ivory peg
Bird
Grey and cream finely grained stone with faint beige veins; Bird has long beak and five incised lines on each wing; Pedestal feet
Bird
Polished dark khaki green stone with navy charcoal veining and beige marks throughout; Three incised lines on each wing
Walrus
Grey-cream stone with scattered charcoal speckles and small brown mark on back; No details on flippers
Whale
Camel coloured bone with brown down centre back and left side of rear flipper; Flattened area on belly
Woman Face Plaque
Grey stone with whitish and silver slivers; Braided sinew looped through holes on back
Sled
Runners are carved from steel grey finely grained stone; Four cross bars are lashed to runners with sinew; Cross bars are unpolished light grey stone
Bear
Black polished stone with cream veins; Flat snout with incised dot nostrils; Five claws carved on each foot
Walrus
Polished light khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured ivory tusks; Incised dot eyes
Walrus
Grey stone with pale green veins; Cream coloured tusks; Incised dot eyes; Three wrinkles carved on each side of snout
Man
Green khaki stone with charcoal dots; Cream speckles in stone; Five fingers carved on each hand
Face Plaque (Man)
Grey stone with whitish slivers; Three brown marks on right side, Two small brown marks on forehead and one brown mark on left side; Sinew loop through drill holes on back
Face Plaque (Woman)
Steel grey and charcoal speckled stone; Woman's hair is parted down centre; Sinew loop through drill holes on back
Swimming Bird, Looking Left
Chalky whitish-grey stone with grey; Three incised lines on each wing
Swimming Bird
Chalky grey stone with white marks throughout; Three incised lines on each wing
Bear and Walrus
Bear and Walrus are carved from polished grey, charcoal, and cream stone; Walrus has wood tusks; Whalebone base is cream coloured on top and has orange lichens; The underside is beige
Igloo
Dark green-grey stone with camel coloured marks and beige incised lines; Four concentric rings of blocks plus centre block; Wood chimney
Igloo
Light green-grey stone with camel coloured marks and beige incised lines; Two black marks on top; Five concentric rows plus centre block; Igloo entrance is incised
Igloo
Yellow-grey stone with green cast; Beige and camel marks over surface; Beige incised lines; Igloo entrance curves to right
Narwhal
Charcoal grey sotne with pinpoint scattered beige marks over surface; Tusk is on right side of head
Beluga Whale
Yellowed, grey and cream coloured stone; Whale front flippers are back against body
Bird
Grey and pink-beige mottled stone; Bird has incised feathers, seven on left, nine on right
Standing Bird
Polished and oiled black and yellow green stone with large rust beige area on right side of tail; Bird's head tilted to left; Incised wings stretch length of body
Standing Person
Charcoal stone; Pale green and silver veins; Tiny incised mouth and eyes
Woman Sitting
Polished charcoal stone; Khaki and pale green veins; Front of parka not polished
Bird Flying Over Seal
Steel grey stone bird and seal; Bird and seal have small incised dot eyes; Black spots on seal and bird
Walrus
Smoothly polished, grey and white stone; Walrus has no details on flippers; Walrus has drilled dot eyes
Walrus
Polished light grey-khaki, khaki-green and navy-charcoal veined stone; Walrus body is curved to left
Walrus
Smoothly polished grey and white stone; Hindquarters are darker grey; No details on flippers
Swimming Bird
Chalky Grey and white; Bird has four notches on each wing and head turned to left
Two Birds on Base
Base is grey polished stone with sandpaper markings; Birds are polished khaki stone with navy charcoal veins
Standing Man
Beige and grey polished stone; Rust colouring on back and right hand; Deep incised slit for eyes and mouth; Man is wearing parka with hood up
Standing Woman
Beige and grey polished stone; Woman's parka hood is down; Deep incised slit eyes and mouth; Large nose; Lump on left side representing baby in hood
Man in Kayak with Seal Float
Beige and grey stone kayak, man and float; Fine sandpaper markings throughout; Cream antler paddle and harpoon
Beluga Whale
Khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Tiny incised dot eyes; Incised dot representing breathing hole
Whale
Polished dark khaki and navy charcoal stone; Sandpaper scratches throughout; Incised dot eyes; Tail carved between back flippers
Fish
Grey stone with flesh and charcoal mottling; Incised dot eyes; Fish curves in to the right
Swimming Bird
Light khaki stone with navy charcoal veins; Diagonal black lines; One eye incised on left side
Three Birds on a Cliff
Cream and brown grey bone; Cliff is porous; Birds have incised dot eyes
Face Plaque
Grey stone with charcoal, silver and white slivers; Stone is porous; Cream coloured sinew; Sinew looped through two holes for hanging
Face Plaque
Grey stone with charcoal silver and white slivers; Porous stone; Cream coloured sinew; Sinew looped through two holes for hanging
Beluga Whale
Grey porous stone with charcoal, silver and white slivers; Incised dot eyes
Face Plaque
Grey porous stone wtih charcoal, silver, and white slivers; Sinew looped through two holes for hanging
Fish
Polished charcoal stone wtih khaki overcast; Incised eyes; Tail curves in to the left
Woman
Brown, cream and grey porous whalebone; Face and chest are charcoal in colour; Moss on bottom and on right arm
Standing Bear
Charcoal oiled stone; Cream scratches throughout; Inlaid whitish plastic (?) eyes
Seated Figure with Open Mouth
Cream, grey, and brown porous whalebone; Plug (seal?) attached to right arm with sealskin; Eight bone (?) teeth in open mouth
Seal
Steel grey and charcoal polished stone; Sandpaper scratches throughout; Incised dot eyes
Drum Dancer
Grey and charcoal mottled stone man; Man is wearing parka; Grey and cream antler drum and beater
Kneeling Man
Grey stone with charcoal dots; Hands have slits in them; Incised mouth and eyes
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with charcoal dots and silver slivers; Tiny head; Incised dot eyes
Large Bird with a Small Bird on Its Back
Grey and charcoal mottled stone with cream and khaki veins; One large oblong block representing feet
Bird
Charcoal and khaki stone with pale green veins; Tiny incised dot eyes; Pointed beak
Three Birds Sitting on Base
Base is grey and white mottled stone; Birds (b) and (d) are grey and white stone; Bird (c) is grey and pale green porous stone; Five drill holes in base
Base
Smoothly polished khaki green and navy charcoal veined stone; Wedge shaped base with two sloping and two vertical sides
Walrus
Light grey stone with silver slivers throughout; Two large and deep drill holes for tusks
Fish
Grey, charcoal and cream speckled stone; Smoothly polished ; Tail flips slightly to right
Face Plaque
Blue grey stone with green grey mark on top of nose, chin, and forehead; Beginnings of three drill holes on back
Face Plaque
Light grey yellowed stone with silver slivers; One drill hole on back and one on top of head
Face Plaque
Blue grey stone with charcoal speckles; Sinew loop through two horizontally arranged drill holes on back
Kayak
Grey and cream stone; Front (?) fragment of kayak with two holes drilled through piece; Sinew threaded through one hole
Swimming Bird
Charcoal and khaki mottled stone; Incised lines representing wings; Incised dot eyes; Flat back
Swimming Bird
Khaki and charcoal mottled polished stone with pale green and cream slivers; Flat sides
Swimming Bird
Grey stone with sandpaper scratches on surface; Incised dot eyes; Slightly curved beak
Standing Bird
Khaki and charcoal mottled stone with pale green veins; Tail is carved up; One block representing feet
Sitting Bird
Khaki and charcoal mottled, oiled stone with pale green and cream slivers; No beak
Swimming bird
Charcoal oiled stone; Silver veins; Cream markings throughtou stone; Incised dot eyes
Swimming Bird
Charcoal stone with pale green veins; Cream markings throughout stone; No eyes
Swimming Bird
Charcoal stone with pale green veins; Cream markings throughout stone; No eyes
Swimming Bird
Charcoal stone with cream markings throughout; Drill hole and broken peg on bottom
Swimming Bird
Charcoal polished stone with pale green and rust veins; Cream markings throughout; Incised dot eyes
Swimming Bird
Charcoal and black stone with cream markings throughout; Pale green veins; Incised dot eyes
Swimming Bird
Grey oiled stone with charcoal dots and cream veins; Incised dot eyes; Tiny beak
Standing Bird
Smoothly polished grey stone bird; Beige marks on front of piece; Wings are partially spread
Sitting Owl
Grey and beige polished stone with sliver slivers throughout; Inset plastic green eyes; Head turned to right
Four Birds on Base
Grey and cream stone base and four birds; Bird (e) is yellowed; Birds (b & c) have gouged eyes; Birds (d & e) have tiny dot eyes
Bird on Swimming Bear
Cream, grey, and charcoal stone with silver slivers throughout; Saw cuts separate bird and bear
Walrus Head Emerging from Water
Camel coloured whalebone with whitish mark near bottom of front; Very weathered on back and top of head, and on right side
Bear's Head
Relatively unporous cream coloured whalebone with grey patches around bottom and on right side
Bear's Head
Cream whalebone with beige marks on top of nose and at right side; Very deeply pored on left side
Standing Woman
Smoothly finished grey, cream, and charcoal speckled stone; Arms at sides, braids down back, no legs
Kneeling Woman
Smoothly finished grey and charcoal speckled stone; Woman's hands on lap, hair in bun is detailed at back of neck
Fish
Cream coloured whalebone, greyed on head section; Small, yellow, filed pore on 'nose'
Seal on Belly
Dark grey and charcoal stone, yellowed with age; Two translucent flaws on back; Seal has tiny dot eyes
Seal on Belly
Grey and charcoal stone, yellowed with age; Rear flippers are separated by file cut
Seal on Side
Light grey and charcoal speckled stone; Seal rests on left side; Flippers are indicated by incised lines
Seal on Belly
Yellowed, grey and charcoal speckled stone; Separation of rear flippers not indicated
Harpooned Seal
Yellowed grey stone with beige in in incised lines; Seal is on its back; Underside of carving is unfinished
Seal on Belly
Blackish stone with beige throughout; Two incised dots for nostrils and eyes; Six incised lines on tail flippers
Seal on Belly
Brown and camel coloured, finely grained whalebone, more porous on underside; Each rear flipper is carved separately
Seal on Belly
Green-grey and beige stone; Front flippers outstretched; Head tilted to left
Seal on Belly
Charcoal and beige stone with slivers throughout; Tiny gouged almond shaped eyes
Seal on Belly
Light grey and cream yellowed stone; Rear flippers separated by shallow saw cut
Seal on Belly
Blackish stone with beige-brown throughout; Thin and elongated; Rear flippers separated by file cut
Walrus Head; Walrus Emerging from Water
Black and beige stone with greenish cast; Incised dot eyes
Seal Head; Seal Emerging from Water
Grey, black, beige veined stone with silver slivers; Two notches represent nostrils
Walrus Head; Walrus Emerging from Water
Rough grey stone with silver flecks throughout; Pig-like snout with incised dot nostrils; Eyes are deeply incised dots
Seal's Head; Seal Emerging from Water
Yellowed grey and beige stone with scattered brown marks; Tops of front flipprs are indicated
Beluga Whale
Black stone with fine beige lines and beige marks on surface; Side flippers tilt upwards
Whale
Black and beige stone; Rear flippers have rounded ends; Front flippers against body; C shaped incised breathing hole
Narwhal Emerging from Water
Green-black stone with silver slivers throughout; Bone tusk is on left side of head
Narwhal Emerging from Water
Dark green and brown stone; Ivory tusk is on right side of head
Narwhal Emerging from Water
Charcoal and black mottled stone with whitish flaws; Wooden tusk on left side of head
Swimming Bear; Bear Head
Light grey, white, and beige-grey speckled stone with silver slivers throughout; Bear's ears are pointed upwards
Swimming Bear; Bear Head
Blackish charcoal and beige stone with silver slivers throughout; Eyes not indicated
Swimming Bear; Bear Head
Charcoal-green stone with silver slivers throughout; Two incised dot eyes on top of head
Swimming Bear
Grey and light grey speckled stone with silver slivers throughout; Bear's head turned slightly to left
Flying Bird on Base
Grey stone bird and base; Cream and grey coloured antler peg; Rust and silver speckles; Pink vein on neck of bird;
Igloo with bear
Charcoal and khaki stone with cream veins and markings; Hole incised on top of igloo
Igloo and Bear's Head
Charcoal and khaki stone with cream veins and markings; Rust indentation on igloo
Animal Head Emerging from Hole
Cream and grey coloured bone from which animal protrudes; Animal is dark charcoal stone with pale green veins and has incised dot eyes; Stone is nailed to bone - visible on bottom
Bear
Grey stone bear with silver and white veins; Tiny head and ears; Long neck, head touches ground
Woman with Pot and Qulliq
Woman is polished charcoal stone with cream markings; Pot and bases are grey stone; Ulu is charcoal polished stone; Wooden pegs
Sitting Man
Grey polished stone with rust and pale green veins throughout; Incised slit eyes
Man and Woman Composition
Polished olive stone plaque with navy charcoal veins; Man and woman have been carved on each
Swimming Bear
Cream coloured ivory bear; Inset grey stone eyes and nostrils; Natural holes throughout carving
Caribou
Polished charcoal and rust-brown mottled stone caribou with cream markings throughout; Cream and grey coloured antler antlers; Incised dot eyes
Two Seals on Bone Base
Black polished stone seals with pale green and khaki veins throughout; Cream porous bone base
Man and Woman with Animals
Cream and grey coloured antler; Ivory figures - female, male, bear, dog, bird
Four People on Base
Highly polished khaki stone base with navy charcoal and rust veins; Four cream coloured ivory people
Bear and Bird on Base
Polished khaki stone base with navy charcoal and rust veins; Cream coloured ivory; No eyes on bird; Shallow slit eyes on bear
Hunter with Beluga Whale, Fish and Seal
Polished khaki stone base with navy charcoal and rust veins; all pieces cream coloured ivory; Inset black eyes on whale; Man has right arm raised; Sinew around seal and spear; Wooden peg on fish
Hunter and Bear
Polished khaki with navy charcoal stone base; Cream coloured ivory man, bear, and knife; Bear has a wound on his left side
Man and Woman on Base
Polished khaki with navy charcoal stone base; Cream coloured ivory man and woman; Woman's hair is in two braids at back
Hunter with Spear and Two Flying Birds
Khaki polished stone base with navy charcoal veins; Cream coloured ivory figures; Hunter has spear in his right hand and black shoe polish inlaid eyes; Flying birds are each on long poles
Bird with Three Eggs in Nest
Dark khaki polished stone base with navy charcoal veins; Indentation on base represents nest and holds three ivory eggs; Ivory bird
Hunter in Kayak
Cream coloured ivory kayak, man with spear and paddle; Paddle strapped onto kayak with string
Buttom with Bird
Flat circular piece of cream coloured ivory; Brown plastic bird glued on top
Walrus
Cream coloured ivory walrus with two tusks; Front flippers out; Hole incised on bottom
Seal
Cream coloured ivory seal with black inlaid shoepolish eyes; Tail is carved between back flippers; Incised hole on bottom
Man
Cream coloured ivory man; Arms and feet joined together; Hole carved between legs; Incised hole on bottom
Bird
Cream and grey porous whalebone bird; Inlaid yellow plastic eyes; Pencil markings incised nostrils
Seal
Grey and cream porous whalebone seal; Inlaid cream antler eyes; Deep horizontal natural cuts on stomach
Polar Bear
Brown & cream colored porous whalebone bear's head; Face is brown & charcoal; Inlaid cream colored antler eyes; Cream & grey antler teeth
Bear Shaman Healing Sick Man
Cream and grey colored porous whalebone carving of 2 spirits and totem; Large man (spirit) has 2 faces; Figure of man carved on base; Men in parkas carved on both sides of totem
Double-Headed Bird
Cream and grey porous whalebone double headed bird; Incised circle and dot eyes; Four claws carved on each foot
Four Birds on Base
Base and birds and grey-blue stone with pale green and cream veins; All four birds have blue plastic inlaid eyes; Ivory pegs
Woman Holding a Fish and a Goose
Grey-blue stone; Woman holds goose in proper left hand and fish suspended with string from piece of wood in right hand; Fine sandpaper markings overall; Woman's mouth is deeply incised
Whale
Grey-blue stone with pale green and cream veins; Cream vein across left cheek and under neck; Shallow incised circle eyes; V shape cut out between tail
Bear on Base with Harpoon and Purse
Base and purse supported on antler stick, are grey stone with cream veins; Bear is oiled grey stone with rust and cream veins and gold slivers; Bear's mouth open; Brown-cream coloured antler harpoon stuck into base
Woman Skinning Seal
Woman skinning seal. Grey-blue stone with pale green and cream veins on parka; Incised almond eyes; Cream coloured ivory knife
Seal with Fish in Mouth
Charcoal-blue stone with cream and rust veins; Knife cuts on fish tail; Incised almond eyes and nostrils
Man Pulling Whale Out of Water
Grey-blue stone man and whale carved as one; Sandpaper markings; Incised almond eyes on man; Brown coloured skin rope
Man with Seal in Bag
Grey stone; Cream veins on right head and shoulder; Right arm has rust porous colouring; Half of seal is attached to sack on back of man
Man with Telescope
Semi porous grey stone with pale green and charcoal slivers throughout; Deep knife cuts on rock-like shape
Hunter Carrying Caribou
Polished grey-blue stone with pale green and cream veins; Incised almond eyes on man and caribou; Cream coloured antler antlers
Mother and Daughter
Woman standing with girl standing in front of her. Semi porous grey stone with tiny pale green and cream veins; Scratch marks on back of parka may be syllabics
Bird on Base
Grey blue stone with pale green and cream veins; Square base; Bird has incised circle eyes, blunt beak, and wings carved on top of back with deep grooves; Wooden pegs
Woman Chewing Hide
Grey-blue semi porous stone with pale green veins throughout; Woman's hair in two braids
Woman Mending Kamik (Skin Boot)
Grey-blue stone with charcoal and silver slivers; Cream and rust veins; Woman's hair is braided in two buns
Man Carrying a Seal
Grey-blue stone with charcoal and silver slivers throughout; Brown crack or vein on left arm and shoulder
Seal
Oiled charcoal, grey-blue stone with pale green and cream veins throughout; Incised circular eyes
Owl Holding Fish
Oiled grey-blue stone with pale green veins throughout; Bird has incised almond eyes
Woman Holding Twisted Object in Right Hand
Polished grey blue stone with pale green and cream veins throughout; Charcoal speckles throughout; Large cream vein running down left front of dress; Hair in two braids
Bear Attacking Seal
Grey stone with cream veins throughout; Bear has shallow incised almond eyes
Swimming Bird
Grey-blue stone with cream veins on head and back; Gold flecks on breast of bird; Shallow incised circular eyes
Seal
Oiled grey blue stone with pale green veins throughout; Drill hole on each side of head representing ears; Tiny incised dot eyes
Woman Removing Child from Amautik
Standing woman removing child from amautik hood. Polished grey blue stone with pale green and cream veins throughout; Incised almond eyes on woman
Narwhal and Seal Float Attached
Charcoal stone narwhal and float with cream, pale green and rust veins; Incised almond eyes; U shape on head representing breathing hole; Cream coloured ivory tusk; Brown leather thong
Woman Holding Boot
Oiled charcoal-blue or steel coloured stone with pale green and cream veins throughout; Cream veins on right back of hood and on left arm
Woman with Qulliq (Stone Lamp)
Woman kneeling in front of qulliq. Base, woman, and oil lamp are grey-blue stone with small cream veins throughout; Pear shaped base; Woman has incised horizontal mouth and eyes; Cream coloured ivory stick
Beluga Whale
Oiled steel grey stone with charcoal dots and pale green veins throughout; Tiny shallow circular incised eyes; U-shape on head representing breathing hole
Hunter and Seal
Light tan-cream coloured sandstone; Seal has rust coloured veins on back; Seal and base have grey diagonal veins which extend under carving; Cream coloured ivory knife
Harpooned Walrus and Seal Float
Steel grey stone walrus and float, carved as separate pieces; Small cream veins throughout; Cream coloured ring around neck of walrus; Cream coloured ivory tusks and pin; Brown coloured wood and skin; Incised hole on right side of walrus for harpoon
Seal
Steel grey oiled stone with pale green veins throughout; Incised circle eyes; Tail curves to left
Seal
Charcoal blue stone with pale green and cream veins throughout; Gold colouring on left front flipper and left side; Incised almond shaped eyes
Seal with Seal Float and Shaft Attached
Steel grey stone seal and attached float with cream veins throughout; Cream coloured ivory shaft; Brown leather thong; Incised hole on seal under neck; Fine sandpaper markings overall
Seal
Steel grey stone with grey mottling; Fine sandpaper markings overall; Incised almond eyes
Smoking Mother and Child
Woman smoking while breastfeeding. Steel grey stone with cream and rust slivers throughout; Mother left toes visible; Cream coloured ivory cigarette with burnt end
Bird on Jagged Base
Steel grey stone base and bird; Pale green veins throughout; Tan coloured wooden pegs; Shallow incised oval eyes
Seal
Seal. Black polished stone with pale green veins on stomach, back, and neck; Fine sandpaper markings throughout; Shallow incised almond eyes
Bear and Beluga Whale Composition
Steel grey stone bear and whale with fine sandpaper markings; U shape on head of whale representing breathing hole
Seal
Grey-blue stone with pale green and charcoal veins throughout; Shallow incised circular eyes
Man Holding Half a Seal Float
Steel grey oiled stone with pale green and cream veins and charcoal dots throughout
Man with Rifle and Seal on Base
Seal and base are grey stone with white and cream veins throughout; Man is steel grey stone with fine sandpaper markings overall; Cream coloured ivory rifle
Seven Seals Resting
Steel grey semi-oiled stone seals and base with cream veins; All seals have incised circular markings on back
Man Fishing With Dog
Charcoal and khaki - rust coloured oiled stone; All pieces stone except for ivory pole and sinew line in man's hand; Line attached to fish (?) which protrudes from base; Dog, fish, and wind break also on base
Man Pulling out Seal
Man, base, and seal are grey coloured stone; Man is at angle, bracing himself for pulling the seal; Deep knife cuts on man and on base; Pole is cream coloured ivory; Wooden peg
Man Kneeling on Base with Jagged Rocks
Base and rocks are grey stone with porous brown veins; Seal and man are grey oiled stone; Legs are porous hole in left leg for peg; Man has thin face
Hunter Pulling in Harpooned Seal
Base, man, and seal are grey stone with cream veins throughout; Float is grey and brown semi porous stone wooden peg
Man on Base Hunting a Seal
Man, base, and seal are grey stone with white and cream veins and patches throughout; Man's tongue sticking out; Two drill holes on front of parka; Wooden pegs
Hunter and Seal on Base
Base and seal are steel grey stone with charcoal dots; Man is grey stone with rust veins throughout; Brown leather thongs; Cream coloured ivory rifle; Wooden pegs
Sitting Man Holding Walrus Head
Steel grey stone with tiny pale green veins; Walrus has incised almond eyes; Black marking on right eye and on back of left leg of man
Walrus and Float
Steel grey stone; Cream coloured ivory tusks and spear; Brown leather rope; Incised hole on walrus
Working Outside
Two women drying meat. Grey stone base, figures, and objects except for wooden rack, wooden fire, and wood pile; Standing woman tends to pieces of meat which are hanging on rack; Sitting woman tends to fire which is sheltered; On shelter sits a kettle with sinew handle and a seal; Other objects on base are a wood pile, and tub, and a block
Seal's Tail in Hole
Oiled charcoal stone with pale green and cream veins throughout; Hole incised on lower right side of seal
Three Birds Around Nest with Eggs
Grey stone base and birds with cream veins throughout; Five tan-cream stone eggs
Bird on Base
Steel grey stone; Shallow incised almond eyes and slits for nostrils; Three large incised holes under bird and on top of base; Wooden pegs
Animal Composition
Cream coloured ivory base supported on ivory pegs; Grey stone seal hands at each end of base; Grey stone walrus and two birds on base
Qulliq and Stand
Brown rectangular wooden base; Charcoal stone oil lamp; Charcoal and pale green stone stick with * on both sides of handle; Four cream coloured ivory pegs
Rabbit
Tan and cream coloured ivory rabbit; Two pear shaped ears glued into head; Long horizontal deeply grooved mouth; Incised hollow eyes
Standing Bear
Cream coloured ivory bear; Bear has a red painted tongue; Mouth is open with teeth showing; Nostrils and eyes inlaid with shoepolish; Five dots on all four paws inlaid with shoepolish; Left paw is higher up than right paw
Holder for Knife
Cream and brown coloured ivory holder for knife; Animal's head carved near groove; Deep groove on one end; probably an insertion for a knife (also, there are two holes on the same side to tie something on)
Fork with Bear Head Handle
Cream coloured ivory bear head; Bear has inlaid shoepolish eyes and nose; Other side of bear's head is carved in an elongated V
Snow Knife (Model)
Cream coloured ivory knife; Five black inlaid baleen dots on each side of handle
Snow Knife (Model)
Cream coloured ivory knife; Six holes incised on each side at handle with shoe polish inlay; One hole does not have shoe polish inlaid
Knife
Cream coloured ivory knife; Bottom of handle has a hole in it with brown markings on it
Needle
Cream coloured ivory needle; Wide needle comes to a triangle at the point; Almond shaped hole on blunt end of needle
Needle
Cream coloured ivory needle; Thin needle comes to a triangle at the point; Almond shaped hole on blunt end of needle
Needle
Cream coloured ivory needle; Wide needle comes to a triangle at the point; Hole carved through blunt end of needle
Harpoon Head
Cream coloured ivory harpoon head; Brown markings on sides; Tip of harpoon has a blunt end; Hole drilled through top & side for tying sinew through it
Miniature bird dart
Cream coloured ivory bird dart; Very thin central body that tapers into a fine thread on one side of a needle point on the other side
Miniature harpoon
Cream coloured ivory harpoon; The other side is very fine & split in the middle
Miniature harpoon
Cream coloured ivory harpoon; One barb carved on one side of harpoon; Tip of harpoon is curved
Miniature harpoon
Cream coloured ivory harpoon; Harpoon is the same width throughout but tapers at the tip
Miniature harpoon
Cream coloured harpoon // toy; Harpoon tapers to a point; Harpoon is curved at the bottom of the blade
Bird Dart
Cream coloured ivory bird dart; Two pronged harpoon with 1 prong broken off; Handle of harpoon is flat
Miniature harpoon
Cream coloured ivory harpoon; Beige-grey colored sinew; One barb carved on middle of harpoon stick
Crochet Hook
Cream coloured ivory crochet hook; Handle is flat on both sides; One prong on tip of harpoon head
Crochet Hook
Cream coloured ivory crochet hook; One prong on tip of harpoon; Handle is flat on both sides
Toggle
Cream coloured ivory; Six brown cracks (veins) on one side of piece; Sides are flat
Button
Button
Cream coloured ivory button; Flat oval-square-shaped button with a slightly elevated middle area; Needle hole carved in the back
Button
Cream coloured ivory button; Flat oval-square shaped button; Middle area is elevated; Cream vein on side of button; Needle hole carved on the back
Button
Cream coloured ivory button; Flat oval square shaped button; Needle hole carved on the back
Button
Cream coloured ivory button; Flat oval shaped button; Cream- tan colored vein in the middle; Needle hole carved on the back
Button
Cream coloured ivory button; Flat odd shaped button; Needle hole carved on the back
Button
Cream coloured ivory button; Cream vein on front of button; Needle hole carved on the back
Button
Cream coloured ivory button; Round squarish shaped button; Large cream vein on front of button; Needle hole carved on the back
Button
Cream coloured ivory button; Whtie vein on middle of button; Needle hole carved on the back
Button
Cream coloured ivory button; Two white veins on front of button; Needle hole carved on the back
Seal
Cream coloured ivory seal with tiny horizontal darkened faults on stomach; Black inlaid baleen eyes
Seal
Cream coloured ivory with brown veins on back; Black shoepolish inlaid eyes (shoepolish is falling out) Very small head
Seal
Cream coloured ivory seal; Black inlaid shoe polish eyes, nose and mouth; Tail carved between feet
Seal
Cream coloured ivory seal; Black inlaid shoe polish eyes (shoe polish is falling out); Head is turned to the right
Fish
Cream coloured ivory fish; Left eye has shoepolish inlay; Gill under neck has shoepolish inlay; Tail is curled under
Walrus Head
Cream coloured ivory walrus head; Darker cream vein running down head; Tusks are carved to head; Yellow veins under walrus
Walrus
Cream coloured ivory walrus; Black inlaid shoepolish eyes & nose; Peg on right side of back
Walrus Head
Cream coloured ivory walrus head; Black shoepolish inlaid eyes, mouth, nose & ears; Black veins on right side of head
Walrus Head
Cream coloured ivory tiny walrus head; black inlaid shoepolish eyes, nose, mouth and ears
Caribou
Cream coloured ivory caribou; Darker cream vein running along right side of caribou; Tail is carved
Standing Man
Cream coloured ivory standing man; Darker cream vein on front of man; Parka hood carved on the back; No facial details
Umbrella Handle
Cream coloured ivory umbrella handle; One darker cream vein running along; Each side of handle
Toggle for amautik
Cream coloured ivory shuttle; 2 black incised dots on pointed side; Red markings inside hole in shape of a fish
Knife
Cream coloured ivory knife; Four copper inset nail dots on each side of handle; Brown veins on handle
Brooch
Cream coloured ivory brooch; Red & black plastic insets; Ivory pin attached to back
Brooch
Cream coloured ivory brooch; Copper nail inset in front; Nail pin attached to back
Tupilak
Cream coloured ivory; Black markings on spine and left side of head; Left side of man is in human form and right side is in the form of a fish
Mask
Brown & tan coloured porous whalebone mask; Beige colored skin string attached to head for hanging; Inside of mask is concave; Incised slanted eyes & incised curved mouth
Doll (Male)
Brown and dark cream striated wooden man; Man has no facial features; Man is nude with penis exposed
Doll
Brown striated wooden woman; Woman has her hair in a top knot; Woman has no facial features; She is nude and her breasts are exposed
Female Doll in Skin Clothing
Wooden woman with child; Woman has no arms, a narrow head and large body; Facial features carved; Hair is black, either painted or burned on; Black sealskin boots with the hair on the inside; Light brown sealskin pants (shorts) hair on the outside; Cream coloured parka with arms sewn to parka; Child is in woman's hood (half a figure) child has slit eys
Flat-bottomed Bird
Cream coloured ivory with tan speckles; Possibly a seal and a tail like a waterfowl; Flat sides
Standing Bear
Cream coloured ivory standing bear; Inlaid black shoepolish eyes and mouth; Bear's head is turned to the right; Feet are opposite each other
Walrus
Grey, uneven coloured stone with yellowish cast; Small brownish mark on hindquarters; Neck is elongated; Four notches carved into front flippers
Hunter Pulling in Walrus
Dark grey stone hunter pulling in walrus with leather thong attached to wooden spear.
Two Hunters Pulling Out Walrus
2 grey stone men on ground hauling walrus by a leather thong.
Man Struggling With Seal
Man Skinning Wolf
Black stone; Figure sitting with sealskin bag between legs and right hand in dog's throat
Mother and Child
Grey stone with brown striations; Kneeling mother with child in parka which is tied around waist with heavy rope; Mother is lifting container offering child a drink
Mother with Child Making a Mat
Grey stone mother, with child in hood, kneeling on base; Woman is making a mat of wood and sinew
Seated Small Mother and Child
Grey stone; Mother is seated and holds child in front of her with extended arms; Incised lines show folds in amautee hood and sleeves; Incised facial features on both figures
Seal Hunters
Grey stone; Man kneeling, probably looking through hole in ice, carrying harpoon; Second man appears to be arranging seal on back of first man; Another seal is tied, to right of men
Mother and Child
Grey/green stone; Ivory faces of mother and child inside hood, details with black colouring; Ivory knife in mother's right hand and ulu in left.
Engraved Walrus Baculum (penile bone)
Walrus baculum-with images of walrus, harpoon on one side and fish, bird, man on the other-pegged to stone base in shape of bear head
Walrus
Mother and Child
Dark grey/green striated stone mother and child. Faces are ivory and features are indicated with black colouring. Mother's hands are clasped.
Standing Woman with Knife, Ulu, and Pot
Grey-brown stone woman on stand with ivory ulu in left hand and antler knife
Walrus Head Pencil Holder
Dark grey stone walrus head with holes for pencils in circular pattern; Two ivory tusks
Man Killing Seal
Grey stone man and base; Seal carved as part of base; Man is pegged to base at knees with wooden pegs; Ivory spear in man's upraised proper right arm
Wounded Bear
Grey stone bear lying on side with mouth open; Ivory eyes with black centre
Snarling Fox
Black stone; Fox has all 4 legs bent, it is low to ground as if preparing to pounce; Teeth visible
Muskox
Dark grey stone muskox with incised lines along side to depict hair and antlers made of antler
Harnessed Dog Incised on Stone
Grey stone; The dog is engraved on stone with faint outline of duck
Shaman Riding a Bear
Grey stone shaman riding a bear. Shaman has ivory arrow with feathers atttached to it in right hand
Hunter Pulling Seal out of Water
Grey stone hunter pulling seal out of water with leather thong. Stone has orange impurities in it.
Incised Bone in Form of Harpoon Head
Bone in form of harpoon head pegged to base; Bone is incised on one side with a figure and on other side with an igloo (?) and a walrus
Family with Fish
Two grey stone figures pegged to base, facing each other, with two fish on ground between them; Smaller figure holds ivory knife in right hand; Mother has child in hood, and holds ulu and container
Seal Hunter Waiting over Aiglu
Hunter is wearing parka and leaning slightly over hole; His face is defined with black colouring; Hunter has 4 tools of ivory; Seal hole is on base and has two ivory implements attached to each other with sinew; Seal has face defined with black colouring and is on base.
Hunter with Knife and Harpoon (missing)
Grey stone hunter with ivory knife and harpoon in hands
Hunter Dragging Dead Fox
Grey and beige stone hunter with dead fox at hunter's feet. Thread is wrapped around fox's neck.
Snow Owl
Cream and grey bone bird and base; Inset grey stone eyes with ivory inserted at centre
Mother and Children
Head
Faces
Man in Kayak
Hunter
Grey-green striated stone man; Wooden spear with ivory tip and sinew line atached with string
Sled and Dog Team
Grey stone sled, block (?) and three dogs; Dogs are harnessed to sled with leather; Leather tied with string at front of sled
Man Carrying a Fox
Green stone man carrying fox over his back and ivory knife in his right hand
Man Carrying a Caribou
Black/green stone man and caribou; Bone bow and sinew line; Man carved on a base leaning forward with weight of caribou on his back
Woman Sewing Boot
Grey stone woman; Ivory needle; Sinew thread; Wide deep cuts represent hair; Incised facial features; Fingers indicated; Folds in clothing indicated
Mother and Children with Puppy
Grey stone; Mother and child are sitting side by side, mother holds baby and child holds pup
Mother Holding Pot and Child
Grey stone; Mother sits with pot held in hands and supported on feet; Child on mother's back
Woman Drummer (Drum missing)
Bear and Walrus Head
Green stone base; Ivory bear pegged to one end; Walrus head pegged to other
Otters with Fish
One larger otter with fish in mouth; Two smaller otter, one has fish in mouth; Black paint defines faces
Arctic Char
Animals on Man
Face and Bear
Woman and Children
Green and grey marbled stone; Mother who is sitting, has one child in amautik hood and one child on lap.
Loon
Dark grey stone swimming loon; Incised U shapes around neck and on wings; Incised circle and dot eyes
Walrus and Young
Green and grey marbled stone and ivory; Small walrus lies on back of large one; Large one has ivory tusks.
Incised Tusk
Green stone base; Tusk incised on one side with bear, walrus, bird and man; Other side has image of boot, bear (?), walrus and man
Incised Tusk
Ivory tusk pegged with blue plastic pegs to green stone base; One side has image of bear, boat, bird, skin, walrus, igloo - other side depicts animal, boot, walrus, bird, seal, skin
Incised Tusk
Ivory tusk incised with images of bird, and walrus on one side and bird, boot, and animal on others; Green stone base
Incised Tusk
Green stone base and top with incised tusk in between; Image of caribou, hare, walrus; Wooden pegs
Incised Tusk
Incised tusk on green stone base; One side of tusk images of a bear, four birds and a walrus; Other side depicts tools a boot, a seal, a walrus and a bird
Goose
Hunter and Walrus
Dark grey/green stone man pulling walrus with hide thong. Walrus has 1 bone tusk.
Mother and Child
Grey stone; Kneeling mother with outstretched arms holding child by hands
Woman Pulling on Boot
Grey stone seated woman pulling on boot; Incised almond eyes and hair
Drum Dancer
Hunter and Walrus
Green stone hunter and walrus carved from one piece of stone; Two ivory tusks and ivory knife in right hand of hunter
Fantastic Animal
Grey green stone fantasy animal with 4 bone teeth; Flippers with ridges on back
Hunter at Seal Hole
Dark grey-green stone; Ivory implement by man's right hand, sinew line in his hands
Bird
Grey stone swimming bird; Incised eyes and C shapes to represent feathers; Open beak
Test of Strength
Dark green stone; Men are sitting facing each other, with bottoms of their feet touching, pulling on an ivory rod
Two Birds
Green stone base and bird; Larger bird of brown stone; Both birds pegged to base with wooden pegs
Mother Stretching Kamik (Skin Boot)
Dark green stone; Child is in amautik hood, mother holds boot with both hands
Hunter and Bear
Green stone bear and man standing on base-all carved from one piece of stone; Ivory spear in man's right hand
Woman Sewing Boot
Grey stone kneeling woman sewing stone boot with ivory needle and sinew thread
White Man (French Missionary?) in Kayak
Grey stone man and seal; Wooden kayak; Bone implements attached to kayak with sinew; Man has wooden head with penciled details on face and hair
Camp Scene
Grey stone igloo on base. There are 2 ivory figures outside of igloo and 2 more figures in boat nearby. 2 ivory birds are suspended by pegs in middle of scene.
Hunter, Bear and Dog
Ivory man with harpoon, ivory bear and ivory dog all pegged to green stone base
Man
Woman and Whale on Stand
Green stone base with charcoal striations; Ivory woman and ivory whale pegged to base
Man and Dog at Seal Hole
Grey stone man, dog, and base; Base stands on three antler legs; Ivory implements on base; Seal hole drilled through base
Hunter at Seal Hole
Green stone hunter with ivory in his left hand and hide line in his right hand; Ivory knife is stuck in snow in front of hunter
Hunter Spearing Polar Bear
Dark grey-green stirated stone heart-shaped base and hunter; Light grey-green stone bear head and forepaws which are visible above surface of water; Hunter has wooden harpoon with ivory tip in upraised proper right hand, leather line held in other
People in Church
Light grey stone with light green marbling; Five figures sitting side by side; Ivory hymn books
Bear and Walrus Head
Grey-green striated stone; Base is unpolished; Upright bear with four antler teeth, drilled ear holes, drilled nostrils, incised circle and dot eyes, and five raised eyes, antler tusks, and rows of dots to indicate whiskers
Mother and Child
Dark green stone mother and child; Mother's boots are light green stone
Dog Team and Sled
Green stone sled with three figures, five dogs and base; Dogs are harnessed with ribbon and joined to sled with thread; Two larger figures on sled have ivory faces
Tupilak
Wolf
Dream of Plenty
Man/Animal Composition
Dark grey stone with light grey speckles; Central image of human face surrounded by animal heads
Man and Shaman
Goose
Mother and Child
Scene with Birds and Fish
Two Men Wrestling
Two figures intertwined; Facial features of one incised and defined with graphite (?)
Standing Man Holding Duck and Fish
Goose
Bird/Caribou
Man with Dog Team Whip
Drum Dance
Eight figures on a base in circle around layer central figure who holds a drum in his right hand and a beater in his left.
Bird
Mother with Children
Green-black stone; Mother is kneeling (?) with two children at her front and one at back
Woman Giving Birth
Shaman Wearing Belt
Bird
Black stone (appears to be antler rather than bone insets for eyes might be baleine rather than stone - BD, March/82)
Young Caribou on Base
Nude Man
Standing Woman with Child
Head with Four Faces
Head/Hand
Grey-green stone with hand attached to head; There is prominent dark line across head
Loon
Light green stone loon; Incised circle and dot eyes; Series of dots incised around neck and along back as feathers
Stalking Hunter with Spear
Green stone man on all fours; Wooden spear with horn (2) tip in proper right hand
Bear/Walrus
Grey-green stone walrus and bear; Walrus head with tusks appearing from bear's side
Goose; Goose with Folded Neck
Dark green stone; Goose has folded neck looking back over his body.
Incised Tusk on Fish Base
Tusk has incised image of goose on one side and caribou (?) on other; Tusk stands on base of green/black stone base which is carved as a fish.
Engraved Antler and Base
Antler has scene which includes two figures, a bird, fish, hare, bear; Base of green stone
Incised Jawbone on Bird Base
Jawbone has incised images of owl, whale; Jawbone is supported on bird-shaped base of green/black stone
Swimming Seal
Incised Antler with Bird
Fish
Beluga Whale
Fish
Seal
Head of Polar Bear
Man Performing Gymnastics on "High Bar" (alluniartaq)
Kneeling Figures
Caribou
Woman; Woman with Beads
Grey stone woman; Multicoloured plastic beads and teeth are attached to the woman with sinew in four places
Woman and Child
Hunter with Sled and Dog Team
Two Men Performing Gymnastics on "High Bar" (alluniartaq)
Two antler figures with jointed arms and legs; One figure attached to each end of a horizontal bar.
Two Birds
Two birds pegged to a circular whalebone base; Both birds have round black eyes
Owl
Head
Birds
Mask
Human and Bear Heads on a Vertebra
Heads and pegs separate; orange and grey lichen on bone
Face Composite
Woman and Child
Owl
Bird Flying Over Whale
Bear Head Masquette
Shaman’s Head with Spirit Helpers
Bird Perched on Base
Uncle Sam
Black stone; One side is head of a bearded man with painted (?) teeth; Other side is a six-pointed star incised into stone above the head of an animal; Hole drilled over star
Animals on Penile Bone of Walrus
Bear head at each end of bone; bone is base for four beige stone animals and five grey stone animals
Cribbage board with Bears and Seals
Four ivory pegs; Two seals are separate from base, one is green, the other grey-green
Bird Shaman
Seal
Narwhal on Base
Ivory whale and base; Wooden peg; Black incising in rows of dots along whale
Owl
Beluga Whale
Standing Figure
Shaman with Bear and Seal Spirits
Bearded seal cut to make four ropes
Standing Mother and Child
Bear Head
Standing Woman with Implement
Father Henry, OMI
Black stone; Bearded (?) man with arms raised and hands behind his head
Cooking Utensils and Fish
Antler base; Grey stone container surrounded by three wooden pegs, grey stone fish, and ivory ulu on base; Wooden support held together with sinew holds grey stone lamp with two objects (tools ?) in it
Two Birds on a Rock
Hare
Hunter
Beige stone, possibly meerschaum; Figure of man with blacking used to define eyes, mouth, hair and hood
Standing Woman
Faces
Spirits
Narwhal Partly Submerged
Flying Bird and Resting Bird
Grey stone flying bird pegged with wooden peg to grey stone resting bird
Mother with Parka Nursing Child
Grey stone; Mother lies on back, nursing child, removed parka partially covers her
Fantasy Creature
Dark grey stone; Creature appears to have two flippers, three eyes and a wide mouth
Hunter and Bear
Black/green stone hunter and bear on base; Hunter has knife in right hand, spear in left; Arrow in side of bear
Fantasy Creature
Grey stone; Creature has no head, a human-like front and bird like back; Front has large eye at centre and one eye on each knee (?)
Seal-Hole
Grey stone; Appears to be base for a composite piece, there are three peg holes in it and one spear-hole
Shaman with Eagle Helping Spirit
Black stone figure has bird perched on his left shoulder
Face
Face
Cribbage board
Grey stone table with two pegs - one shaped like a bird, the other like a head; Four wooden table legs
Standing Figure
Standing Figure
Mother and Child
Child's legs have been glued on; Back is scratched and blemished; Right toe is chipped
Winter Camp
Antler base; Grey stone igloo; Ivory caribou bear, dogs, sled, birds and figures; Hide and thread harnesses on dogs
Seal
Figure and Bird
Rectangular grey stone base; Grey stone figure looks up at bird and has bone implement in proper right hand; Grey stone bird is in flight, supported by wooden pole
Bird
Bird
Whale
Goose Landing
Grey-green stone bird has long neck and wings extended at back, in landing position
Bird and Human Head
Grey stone base with human head carved as part of it; Grey stone bird pegged with ivory pole to mouth of face on base
Seal
Green-brown stone; Seal is relatively flat, has incised eyes and mouth; Flippers and tail are indicated
Mother and Child
Figure
Cribbage Board with Head of Caribou
Cribbage board has four pegs and antlers which separate; Four baleen legs; Caribou head, at one end of board, has baleen eyes
Whale and Seal
Grey-green stone; Whale and seal are carved from same piece of stone, they are joined at the belly
Whale
Whalebone whale has incised eyes, mouth, and breathing hole; Fins are indicated on each side
Seal
Loon
Grey stone bird; Ivory open beak; Four ivory inset circles around neck; Glue in incised circle eyes
Walrus
Body of walrus is porous whalebone, especially porous on bottom; Grey stone head; Antler tusks
Bird
Owl
Bird
tiny ivory bird with elongated neck and inset black eyes; Incised lines on wings to represent feathers
Mother Holding Child
Mother Holding Child
Man Riding Seal
Animal Totem
Brown stone totem; Bear head at top is darker stone; Four other heads - seal and walruses
Hunter
Ivory hunter is standing with proper left arm folded across chest and right arm upraised
Dream Fantasy
Light grey stone base in form of a head; Pegged with wooden peg to base is light grey stone composition of two heads and a bird
Whale on Base
Green stone base with navy charcoal veins; Ivory whale, pegged to base, has incised dot eyes darkened (with graphite ?)
Seal Head
Swimming Bear
Standing Figure on Base
Whalebone figure on grey stone base; Eyes are indicated by blacking; Antler peg
Standing Figure
Whalebone figure with arms extended; Parka hood is up; Mouth and eyes are indicated
Mother with Fish Holding Child
Brown/black stone; Seated mother holds child on her lap and has fish across her feet
Bird and Animal Head
Grey stone bird with other head (animal or bird ?) protruding at side
Man with Bear Spirit
Dark grey stone sitting man with arms extending forward holding bear head
Crawling Bear
Bird
Grey stone bird with pointed beak and incised eyes; Wings are outstretched, at back
Walrus
Ivory walrus with black markings indicating eyes and whiskers; Black markings on stomach and fins
Two Singers
Two ivory figures on ivory base; One figure is standing the other is seated; Eyes and mouth are indicated with black and red coloring; Figures are pegged to base with wooden pegs
Pen Holder
Pen holder with baleen base and ivory bird and hand glued to base; Bird has black markings to indicate beak, eye, and wings; Hand is positioned to hold pen and fingernails on hand are painted red
Madonna and Child
Christ of the Sacred Heart
Model of a Fox Trap
Ivory and metal model of a fox trap; Trap contains a chain; Trap has been carved out of one piece of ivory
Man
Ivory man with blackened eyes; Right arm is raised; Man is wearing parka with hood up
Watch Stand
Plaque with Man and Fish
Dark grey stone; Side A: Carved in relief, a man's head with a fish next to it curving up to the top of the stone, near proper right edge is another fish (?); Side B: Inscribed in centre is a small standing figure, to its right a large fish with its head curving toward the top of the stone
Incised Plaque
Scenes incised on slate: Bottom half, a large caribou with a wolf behind - top half, head and shoulders of Eskimo in centre, with four oval shapes above, and a tree to the right. On reverse side: geometric pattern across bottom with a large canoe shape with a tree at top centre. A small animal on either side, above each a branch with a bird on it and a tree near both upper corners.
Shaman
Figure with head facing proper right and arms incised at sides; Whalebone peg attached with sinew to right shoulder, is inserted under chin holding 5 whalebone pebbles in mouth; Figure is attached to base with a peg
Shaman Harpooned
Black stone torso of a figure of which the lower part of the body is the shape of a fin; Harpoon protrudes from the chest
Incised Ulu
A black stone ulu with an engraved face on one side of the handle, and a geometric floral design on the blade. On the reverse is engraved a geometric design on the blade and the lower part of the handle.
Etched Plaque
A hunting and fishing scene is etched on one side of the plaque; Animals, birds, and fish are etched on the reverse; yellow and orange wax crayon is applied to the etched design
Legend of Taleelayuk
A scene with a polar bear, and hunter in a kayak and three Sedna carved in relief on a rectangular shaped piece of whalebone
Standing Woman
Ivory standing woman; Hair parted and showing knot at back; Hands are parted in front; No mittens
Standing Woman
Ivory standing woman; Hair is parted in middle; Frown lines on her forehead
Standing Woman with Child
Standing ivory woman with child on her back; Hair is in a knot at the back
Standing Man with Fish
Standing ivory man carrying fish; Sinew strung through both hands with fish on end
Hunter, Kayak and Narwhals
Grey-green oddly shaped stone base; Two ivory narwhals, one pegged to each side of base; Ivory man in kayak on top of base; Float on back of kayak; Man holds paddle and harpoon is strapped on to kayak with sinew
Knife with Incised Markings
Ivory knife with black scrimshaw; On handle: one side-picture of narwhal; on reverse, picture of fish
Two Birds Eating Fish
Two birds on ivory base with a small fish in one beak; Large fish in second; All carved from one piece of ivory
Man, Dog and Dead Bear
Bone base; Ivory man holds spear in left hand; Ivory dog is in front of man and has sinew leash around neck; Ivory bear lies on back
Hunting Scene with Kayak and Animals
Bone base with ivory hunter in kayak with spear. Ivory bear, walrus and seal situated around kayak.
Incised Tusk with Seal
Green stone base with green stone seal pegged on at side; Piece of tusk with image of man on one side and seal on other
Man Pulling Boy on Sled
Whalebone base; Ivory man and boy on sled; Sinew, in man's hands behind his back, attched to sled
Bird in Flight
Scene of Kayaks and Seals
Grey stone base; All pieces on base are ivory - man in kayak with sinew line (2) and seal (3)
Building an Igloo
Green-grey stone base; All other parts ivory; Igloo is not enclosed-figure visible inside; Man outside igloo carries block of snow; Woman carries knife-another knife at her feet; Four dogs, sled and pole
Narwhal
Base is green with black stone; Ivory narwhal with tusk has black dot eyes; Narwhal pegged to base with bone (?) peg
Incised Tusk
Ivory tusk with black scrimshaw on one side showing bird on top and seal below; Other side shows bird standing and moose walking below; Tusk is mounted on grey stone base with wooden peg
Seal
Bird
Standing Bear
Incised Tusk
Brown/green stone base; Ivory tusks with images incised and darkened - six on one side, other side has deer, man fishing, seal, bird's head, and rabbit; Wooden peg
Incised Tusk
Carved ivory tusk, darkened with blacking, pegged with wooden peg to green mottled stone base; Images as follows: One side: Igloo, seal, bear, rabbit, ptarmigan, seal head, walrus head; Other side: Igloo, seal, ptarmigan, bear, walrus, bear
White Man Smoking Pipe/Walrus engraving
Green stone base; Wooden peg; Jagged edged ivory piece with walrus on one side and head of a man smoking a pipe on other
Cribbage Board with Seals
Ivory cribbage board on 3 ivory legs; 3 ivory pegs, 2 wood pegs; Green soapstone seal sits at one end with ivory tail flipper below; Green stone bird sits at opposite end; Blacking indicates board
Man in Kayak
Ivory man seated in kayak; Man's hair and eyes are indicated with blacking; Float is grey soapstone which sits on top of kayak; 4 ivory implements: harpoon, Spear, hook and a paddle are tied down to kayak with sinew and hide
Beluga Whale
Seal on Its Side
Incised Tusk
Walrus tusk mounted on green stone base; Tusk incised and blackened with following images: One side: Bear skin on stretcher, howling wolf, man walking with stick, head of seal, fish head; Other side: Skin on stretcher, seal in water, moose, ptarmigan in nest with four eggs, fish head
Man Sitting on Sled
Dark grey stone man sitting on ivory sled; Slats of sled attached to runners with sinew
Fish Standing on Its Tail
Man, Woman and Child
Beluga Whale
Owl/Man on Base
Bone head; Owl on one side, face on the other; Owl has bone eyes and nose
Man Sitting on Sled
Dark grey soapstone man sitting on ivory sled holding ivory gun and spear
Family
Light green stone family; Family is carved out of a single piece of stone; The hunter carries the carcass of the caribou on his back while the woman carries a child in the amautik
Man with Harpoon
Dark green-black stone; Hunter has gouged out mouth, incised eyes, hair, and nostrils; Incised trim at bottom of parka and cuffs; Man holds wooden harpoon with antler tip in proper left hand and coiled sealskin line in right hand; Tip of hood is carved as birds face with incised eyes, nostrils and mouth
Dancing Figures
Drum Dancer
Figure is grey stone; Drum is made of antler with muskox horn handle; Antler stick
Birds Mating
Two ivory birds mating; Base is light green streaked stone; Birds are attached to base; This carving and WAG G-81-58 appear to render episodes in the courtship of two loons
Birds Mating
Two ivory birds mating; base is light green streaked stone; birds are attached to the base; This carving and WAG G-81-57 appear to render episodes in the courtship of two loons
Igloo with Figures
An igloo built of antler blocks and antler dust paste is adhered to a grey stone base. Two antler figures (one located inside the igloo and one outside by the entrance), are adhered to the base. A detachable rectangular piece of antler, which has the signature engraved upon it, is attached to the top of the igloo with a wooden peg.
Igloo Gymnastics
A traditional Inuit test of skill - The figure itself is carved from caribou, antler and is assembled like a doll with its limbs sewn or pegged to the body. The artist has manipulated the natural curvature of the antler to suggest the swinging motion of the gymnast's body. The face has been carved from the basal end of the antler and the rough edge surrounding the face suggests the fur ruff worn around the hood of the parka.
Hunter
Standing hunter holding a knife and spear. Black stone figure; ivory implements, teeth and eyes.
Man and Woman with Speared Seal
A composite scene in which the figures, base and the tools, are carved from antler; the tools are "carried" by the figures with sinew; the seal is carved from stone. The hair and trim on the parkas and boots coloured by burning. The man is attached to base, seal and woman are loose and positioned with peg. Woman's sinister leg is attached to body with a peg.
Owl with Drum Dancers
A large owl with wings raised is flanked by a drum dancer on either side. The owl is carved from whalebone with inset eyes of antler. Each drum dancer holds a hide, wood and sinew drum and antler beater, which are removable.
Dog Team and Sled
Eight dogs (a-h) are attached to sled (i) with black thread, harness dogs' harnesses are drawn with graphite
Male Figure
Standing male figure; (originally held an implement) graphite facial features & hairline
Narwhal
Beluga Whale
Fish
Seal
Fish
Boat
Fishing boat; copper inset windows; masts carved out of same piece of ivory as boat
Boat
Kayak
Kayak
Kayak with paddle; double lashing of black thread in front, single lashing in back of kayak
Boat
Three parts; a) boat b) seal float: 1.2 x 1.6 x 4.6 cm.; c) fishing spear L.: 7.5 cm.
Seal Hunt
Seal hunting scene with a sealskin man seated in a moosehide kayak, a wooden paddle and harpoon, a cedarwood igloo and a metal and wood fishing hook on a whalebone base
Boat
Whaling boat or umiak; all implements and fishermen are not attached to boat; a) boat - whalebone; b,c,d) 3 men - ivory, black ink eyes, nostrils, mouths; e) seal float - ivory, sinew; f,g,h) 3 oars & holders - ivory; i) seat, pegged - ivory; j) anchor (?) - ivory; k) mast - gut with sinew lashings, ivory poles
Man at Breathing Hole with Windbreak
Fishing scene with a sleeping fisherman, carved in ivory, seated on a snow-bench. The trim on the parka and wrapper around the legs is depicted with graphite. The harpoon is ivory with black thread. Also glued to the wood base are an ivory seal hole, knife and two snow-blocks which serve as a windbreak. An ivory seal and pup with black ink eyes & nostrils are included but not attached.
Dog Team and Sled
Four dogs pulling sled; sealskin harnesses with ivory toggles; sled rungs are attached to runners with thread; dogs' eyes are copper inset, nostrils are black ink
Cribbage Board
Cribbage board plus 8 pegs: 2 paddle-shaped; 1 wolf's head; 1 bird's head; 4 plain. A seated hunter holding a rifle and a seal's head are attached at either end of board
Tusk
Incised and inked contour animals and hunters on tusk which is attached to wood stand
Man in Kayak
Man, carved from stone, seated in a wooden kayak and holding an ivory double oar. Implements included are an ivory seal float with thread and a wooden plug, a stone kayak ring, an ivory spear and harpoon, an ivory harpoon with thread, an ivory, metal and thread fishing hook. The lashing is sealskin
Hunter at Breathing Hole
Seated hunter holding a harpoon standing at a seal hole and a sea gull on base; sea gull has inked eyes
Polar Bear
Seated polar bear with black ink eyes, nose and mouth; base: copper inset pegs
Rifle
Rifle
Rifle
Rifle
Rifle
Bird spear model
Wooden handle, ivory tip, 3 ivory prongs in middle of spear attached with sinew, ivory piece at end
Trees
Two ivory poplar trees on wooden stand with two ivory birds; birds' eyes are black inset (one tree has 10 branches, the other has 13)
Hunter with Harpooned Seal
Dark grey stone hunter (a) and seal (b), ivory harpoon (c) attached to hunter with de-haired sealskin and is inserted in the seal
Seal on Shore
Ivory seal on a carved stone shore representing the harbour in Pangnirtung, with a small stone fishing boat between the shore lines The seal appears to be too large in scale for this scene
Bear and Seal
Bear and seal heads (in water) - base; baleen inset eyes & nose; (a) bear's head and base are carved from the same piece of ivory; (b) the seal's head is detachable
Narwhal
Grey stone narwhal on stand. Ivory tusk and peg (4 Parts). a) narwhal b) base c) tusk.
Doll (Inuit Man in Skin Clothing)
Doll showing the traditional caribou inner parka of the Cumberland Sound area. Parka has red wool trim. Figure has an ivory face with black inset eyes and black wool hair and is wearing sealskin kamiks and caribou fur mitts and trousers.
Doll (Inuit Woman in Skin Clothing)
Doll showing the traditional caribou inner parka of the Cumberland Sound area. The parka has red wool trim. Figure has an ivory face with black inset eyes and black wool and human hair and is wearing sealskin kamiks and caribou fur mitts and trousers.
Doll (Inuit Boy in Skin Clothing)
Doll showing the traditional caribou inner parka of the Cumberland Sound area. The parka has black wool trim. The figure has an ivory face with black inset eyes and is wearing sealskin trousers and kamiks and caribou fur mitts.
Doll (Inuit Man in Seal Skin Clothing)
Doll showing the traditional sealskin outer clothing of Cumberland Sound area. The parka, trousers and kamiks are made of sealskin. The mitts are scraped caribou skin. The hair is black wool and the face is nylon with stitched thread features.
Doll (Woman in Skin Clothing)
Doll showing the traditional sealskin outer clothing of Cumberland Sound area. The parka and kamiks are made of sealskin. The trousers and mitts are caribou skin. The hair is black wool and the face is nylon with stitched thread features.
Female Doll
Doll wearing a pink linen parka with a multicoloured wool belt and cotton and fur trim. The trousers are black linen. The mukluks are blue and white duffle and moosehide with fur trim. The embroidery on them is typical of the Western Arctic, probably Aklavik. The mitts are ground squirrel. The hairline is black wool and the face is linen with stitched thread features.
Doll (Female doll wearing Mother Hubbard parka)
Doll wearing a blue floral cotton kaliku in the Western Arctic style of amauti. It has a wolf fur trimmed hood and wool belt. The doll is also wearing a cotton flannel dress with fur trim, a lace trimmed slip and pantaloons, brown silk stockings, fur mitts with scraped palms and short mukluks, white and navy stroud wsith red trim, embroidered design and moosehide lacing. Yarn strapping is attached to the mitts. The face is cotton with stitched features and the hairline is black wool. The clothing shows Western influence with the use of imported materials.
Male Doll
Doll wearing a maroon corduroy parka with fur trimmed hood and grey fox fur trim along bottom edge. The doll is also wearing navy linen trousers, a woven wool belt, coloured yarn mitten strap, and embroidered linen mitts. The kamiks are moosehide and navy stroud with embroidered linen trim, grey fox trim and wool tassels. The face is linen with black and pink stitched features and a black wool hairline.
Oopik
White rabbit fur body, black leather beak, black leather and sequin eyes, seashell base
Canada Geese and Nest
Two geese standing on either side of a nest (base) containing two eggs. Geese are created frlom muskox horn, eggs are antler and base is whalebone.
Vessel with Face
Rectangular shaped vessel with a facial relief design on each end and handles on other sides.
Head
A head with etched and applied decoration. Dog spirits are on top of the head and represent each ear.
Family
Antler figures with burned trim on clothing and hair; eyes are inked; appendages atttached with antler dust paste. (a) antler base with 4 pegs serving as stand, 3 pegs on top to hold three figures. Left to right: (b) figure holding a kayak with a man seated inside. The kayak is suspended from the hands with sinew; attached to the figure's back is a bear's head; (c) figure holding a dog, suspended from the hands with winew; attached to the back is a reversed mask; (d) figure holding a spirit head, suspended from both hands with sinew. Attached to figure's back is a walrus head. The animal and mask faces worn by the three figures represent the 'avatuks' or helping spirits of the people.
Taleelayuk (Sea Spirit)
A sedna carved in dark green soapstone with the sinister arm resting on its side and the dexter arm holding the tail upright.
Shaman with Spirits
A large figure appears to be holding several small animals and faces in his sinister arm and a bird in his dexter arm. Across the back of the figure is a muskox with a human figure on the dexter side.
Family
A large figure on the sinister side of the sculpture appears to be holding and is surrounded by human figures on the front and back. A muskox head is situated on the dexter side.
Owl and Young
Two superimposed owls, one with the head raised at centre, the other below it at the front of the sculpture
Seated Woman
A seated woman looking over her sinister shoulder; The eyes are of inset baleen, the teeth of antler, and the tongue is an inset piece of stone
Nuliayuk
Sedna, crouched on knees and forearms, holding a face extended in front of her. The braided hair extends back becoming a tail-fin; variegated stone, white inset eyes.
Qablunaaq Figure
Standing figure (white person) with hands in his pocket; black polished surface with paste (?) inset eyes.
Katutajuk Spirit and Young
Tunnituarruk spirit figures; their cheeks appear in the form of breasts and their sexual organs appear on the chin; Grey stone
Seated Figure
Shaman's Head with Bird Spirit
Shaman's head surmounted by a bird. The shaman has plastic teeth and ivory fangs.
Bust of Woman
Upper half of a female figure supported on hands; large hood of amautik prominent; ivory eyes with black inlay.
Taleelayuk with Qulliq
Green stone Sedna with arms outstretched holding a lamp or a food container
Sea Spirit
Sea Monster with the tail of a fish and the body and head of an animal with horns, gaping jaws, and two front legs with claws; green stone.
Taleelayuk and Serpent
An anguished Sedna gripping her hair which has been transformed into a snake; tongue protruding out of Sedna's mouth; green stone
Spirit Head
Large head with oval shaped eyes, wide nose and prominent chin; small pointed ears; green stone.
Woman
Standing woman with arms folded; grey stone; ivory face with black inlay features.
Mother and Child
Standing Mother with baby in hood of amautik; stone body; ivory heads with black inlay features and hair.
Sedna
Reclining Sedna with prominent breasts; head resting on one hand, other hand gripping tail; green stone
Whale Tooth
Sperm whale tooth carved in relief with sea animals and birds; baleen iset eyes
Plinth with Head and Fish
Stone plinth with antler face on one side and one antler and one stone fish on other side
Bird
Bird with wings outstretched; head turned three quarters of the way around to dexter side.
Tupilak
Standing fantasy figure devouring child; animal is extended from pelvis; all of the eyes are of inset baleen
Bird Flying over Resting Bird
A stone resting bird (a) with its elongated neck nestling into its body; an ivory peg inserted in the neck fits into the bottom of an ivory bird (b) flying overhead
Hunter with Harpoon
Hunter throwing a harpoon; 2 parts; stone figure, antler harpoon with sinew rope; face is inlaid ochre coloured stone
Ashtray with Seal
Rectangular piece of stone with round ash tray on one side and seal on the other side.
Bear
Bear standing on hind legs, front paws raised over head; teeth bared. Black stone; inset ivory teeth.
Taleelayuk with seal
Male sea spirit with fish tail and human face; arms clasping a seal
Match Holder
Circular match container with engraved and filled line near rim and dot motif at bottom; engraved motifs
Swimming Bird
Bird with elongated neck; dot motif with white inlay on back and sides; scored line motif on area below neck; inlaid ivory eyes.
Head of Walrus
Grey stone walrus mask with ivory and black inset eyes, ivory tusks, and engraved features with soap inlay
Bird
Bird [owl ?] with outstretched wings; engraved circular decoration with soap (?) inlay.
Bear
Bear standing on hind legs; gaping jaws; 4 ivory teeth; ivory and black inset eyes; green stone
Seated Man with Fish on Walrus Head
(2 parts) Totem Pole: - man surmounted on walrus head; fish pegged to back of totem pole; black stone; man - inlaid ochre stone face; walrus - antler tusks
Plaque on base
Hexagonal plaque pegged to truncated pyramidal base; red inlaid hunting scenes on base and plaque; ivory peg.
Seated Woman
Seated woman holding an ivory ulu; grey stone; Incised decoration of the back tail of the parka, the akuq, continues on the base of the sculpture
Kajutatjuk Spirit
A face with cheeks that lengthen and become legs and feet; black stone
Story of the Girl and the Eagle
Ningiuqvilaaq and Naujavinaaluk
Male figure lying on his side; kneeling woman holding his head in her arms
Shaman Astride Dog
Containers
Three forms - rectangular container, a round deep container, and a round shallow container; dot, line, animal, abstract and figurative incised white filled decoration; small brown stone head with white glass bead eyes on lip of rectangular container
Two-sided Head
Transformation head showing on one side a face with an 'X' engraved into the forehead; the dexter ear and cheek of the face is visible as a bird when viewed from the other side, which shows a head with an animal extending from the chin
Head of Bear Shaman
Spirit head with pointed ears; inset black stone eyes; hollowed out holes for nostrils.
Three Spirits
A flat base with a Sedna lying across it on her back; A whale swimming above Sedna; Standing figure with elongated neck and bird tail
Umiak; Skin Boat
Model umiak decorated with three seals painted on each exterior side; wooden bracing with sinew lashing in interior; wooden mast with straw sail affixed with black thread; wooden oar locks; three wooden oars decorated with black paint.
Jigger and Hook
Jigger has a human head at one side and an animal head at the other side; hook has a human face; eyes of animal inlaid with black substance.
Drying Rack and Qulliq
Stone rectangular shaped vessel, a hide bucket and bone ulu are suspected from the rack; a stone lamp is positioned centrally below the vessel on a bone base.
Taleelayuk confronting hunter in kayak
Stone figure with arms outstretched seated in whalebone kayak riding on top of a black stone Sedna; Antler paddle across centre of kayak; stone float on back; antler ice pick, knife and hook lashed to front with sinew
Spirit Head
Bulbous face with large round deeply etched eyes; flared nostrils; smiling wide mouth with teeth etched; oval shaped ears; linear decoration (band) at neck; green stone.
Nuliayuk
Band decorated with 'criss/cross' lines extending from back of head to mid body; grey stone
Lumak Myth
Bone whale; antler figure with black inset eyes; removable fins; hide strip tied around the figure and to a baleen spear which is inserted in the whale
Sperm Tooth
Sperm tooth with fish, bear, narwhale, and hunter with harpoon carved in relief; baleen inset eyes
Figure playing string games
A dancing figure playing with a piece of string tied to the hands
Hands with String Game (Beluga Whale Design)
Hands playing a game with string which has been knotted to form the image of a seagull.
Head
A male head with funnel shaped ears; lips protrude showing teeth; flared nostrils; blunt haircut; pale green stone
Shaman with Spirits
Shaman head with ivory familiars overhead; Bird surmounted on head; 2 small heads separate right & left; Ivory pendant around neck.
Taleelayuk
Sedna with sinister arm outstretched; Dexter arm against body; Head turned slightly to sinister side
Bear Shaman with Bear Helper
Head of Arctic Hare
Head of an Arctic Hare; red inlay eyes and dots around neck; black stone
Plaque
Thin plaque inlaid with various motifs - figure, bird, animal, plane (?) in coloured wax ( red & yellow).
Match Holder with Bear and Human Heads
Rectangular black stone match holder with human mask at front of ochre stone with black inlay features; animals heads at each side with white and black inlaid eyes.
Totem
A walrus, another animal with tusks, two bears on all fours, a figure with a bird surmounted on top.
Goose Wing Brush Handle
Knife handle in the shape of a Hawk; dot and spurred line motif with soap inlay; ochre stone
Woman
Standing woman with inlaid ochre stone face; graphite or ink feature; dark green variegated stone
Match Holder
Ovoid shaped match holder with black wax inlaid fish and weasel at either side; green wax inlaid linear and geometric decoration at top and bottom
Match Holder
Ovoid shaped ivory match holder with two slight indentations on each side near bottom; two baleen inlay figures and a hatchet on one side, a hare on the other side, and a line around base
Ivory with Inlaid Hunting Scene and Caribou Herd
Flat length of ivory with engraved and inlaid caribou on one side; hunters in kayak and walrus on other side
Cup with Face
Black stone pot with handles; face motif with ivory and black wax inlaid eyes; orange wax inlaid dots indicating eyebrows and lines under the eyes.
Owl-Shaped Match Holder
Black stone pot in owl motif; inlaid ivory and red wax eyes; blue wax dotted pattern on body and orange wax claws
Shaman Flying with Birds
Stone Shaman wearing ivory visor with baleen inlay; 2 ivory windbreaks with baleen inlay; 4 birds in flight - stone with soap inlay on two of them; a small and a large duck - stone with soap inlay; heart shaped stone base with soap inlay.
Totem
Totem Pole: - raven - inlaid eyes, engraved dots; man - inlaid ochre stone face, black inlaid eyes; walrus - ivory tusks and eyes of ivory and black inlay; bear - ivory and black inlaid eyes
Man, Owl, Bear, Walrus Totem
Totem Pole: - man - inlaid ochre stone face with inlaid black features; raven - inlaid ivory and black eyes, inlaid soap-engraved dot and linear design; walrus - inlaid ivory and black eyes, soap inlaid whiskers, ivory tusks
Mother and Child
Mother with baby in amautik; brown stone; faces are inlaid ivory with black inlay features; ivory fastener on amautik
A Hunter's Dream
Sleeping Goose
Bird grooming its back; etched dots overall with white inlay; lines denoting wings filled with white inlay; dark grey/green stone
Circle of Animals
Flat etched circle of animals adhered to outer edge; brown stone; inlaid with soap
Walrus
Front half of body of a rearing walrus; etched and inlaid whale and walrus on either side; ivory tusks
Hunter
Hunter with caribou antler in dexter hand; pouch (?) on back; engraved and soap inlaid line surrounding the bottom of the parka and trousers; black stone
Kajutatjuk
Hunter
Standing hunter with harpoon in dexter hand; Baleen face; Bone harpoon; Brown stone
Totem
Double totem pole depicting walrus with antler tusks; Bear; Figure; Head; Bird and Bear; 3 parts; Ochre stone
Woman Jigging for Fish
Seated woman holding an ivory stick and a fishing rod; an antler hook is attached to the fishing rod with sinew; eyes are inset ivory and black inlay
Match Holder
Rectangular match container with etched and white filled syllabics and pictograph of hunter; Rectangular stone piece with wooden pegs covers a hole on back of container ; Inuktitut inscription on front of match holder translates as "I can't do decoration very well. The soapstone is too narrow. Kayak. Komatik. He is pulling something." Note: There is no kayak on design. Back: "Look on the other side."
Man Watching Boy Knee-dancing
Bird
Pendant
Stone face and animal heads attached with sinew; Human face and three animals have wood inset eyes
Harpooned Seal Shaman and Avataq Spirit
Large stone figure with ivory fangs; an ivory spear which is attached with sinew to the smaller figure is inserted in the shaman's back; the small figure has an ivory plug in the chin
Figures
Four dancing ivory figures with ink or graphite features, pegged to circular grey stone base
Umiak
Half-fish Beside Rocks
Mother and Child
A black stone sculpture of a mother with a child on her back, probably in hood of her amautik
Family Scene
A black stone sculpture with three heads, likely a mother with two children in her hood.
Mother and Child
A black stone sculpture of a mother wearing an amautik holding a child at her front.
Figure
A head carved on the tip of an antler. Only a small portion of the antler is carved, the rest is left untouched.
Figure
A head carved on the tip of an antler. Only a small portion of the antler is carved, the rest is left untouched.
Figure
A head carved on the tip of an antler. Only a small portion of the antler is carved, the rest is left untouched.
Figure
A head carved on the tip of an antler. Only a small portion of the antler is carved, the rest is left untouched.
Taleelayo
This sculpture portrays the mythic creature, Taleelayo, goddess of the sea; The sculpture carved in the rich green stone of Baffin Island, shows the transformed state of Taleelayo, part woman/part sea creature
Igloo in Landscape
Man within a snowhouse; the man is visible from an opening in the roof of the house
Standing Woman with Pot
This black stone sculpure depicts a standing woman, wearing an amautik, holding a pot in her right hand.
Composition-Heads
A black soapstone sculpturewhich there is no frontality as faces look out from both sides. Asymmetry softens the composition, but there is a careful balancing of forms contributing to a sense of equilibrium and harmony.
Two Figures
Two figures facing each other with limbs intertwined;carved from green soapstone in a massive block-like style.
Sleeping Family (Kiviuq Legend)
A black soapstone sculpture where human and animal figures are shown entwined in sleep, with humans shown in their natural state - nude.
Figure of Christ
Christ-like figure in long flowing robe; arms raised in blessing. Work sculpted from black soapstone.
Woman Smoking a Pipe
Seated woman smoking a pipe;proper right leg bent;left leg straight
Shaman's Head
Organic forms suggestive of animal parts project out of the head. Work is sculpted from soapstone.
Polar Bear
Polar bear, carved from black stone with soap inlay eyes and snout on all fours.
Spirit Head
Wide whalebone head supported on base by a peg; Head has wide expressive eyes and drilled nostrils
Mother and Child
Naked child is climbing into or out of his mother's amaut or back pouch assisted by his mother.
Fish/Bird Spirit
A fish tail is drawn upward echoed by a long head opposite. Bird feet support this green stone composition.
Bird Shaman on Ulu
Shaman is in the process of transformation as he stands in a trance-like state; figure stands on an antler base in the shape of an ulu, the woman's knife, lending a further sense of the supernatural; dark grey stone; inset eyes
Drum Dancer and Singer
Dancer with drum and beater (a,b,c) of whalebone, muskox horn,black inset eyes and teeth; Singer (d) of whalebone, antler, black and ivory inset eyes, string
Bird on Base
Bird, with neck thrust out and open beak, protecting its nest ; Base of grey stone upon which are two eggs of light green stone
Seal Hunter
Nervous and expressionistic quality to the carving of this seal hunter; mouth is open wide; incised striations depict fur garments; parka edges are sharp and jagged reflecting the sharply pointed hood peak and face opening
Nuliayuk and Child
Sea-goddess holding a child and two fish tails curl around the back of the piece ; White marble stone with black insets
Shaman
Dark green mottled stone shaman; two wings (proper right much larger than left) incised lines to depict feathers; face has wide staring eyes, protruding nose (beak?) and incised beard (?); Protrusion (ear?) at back of head; Antler knife inserted in chest of figure
Inuk
Dark grey/green mottled stone; figure has hunched shoulders, almost wing-like; incised facial features and neck band; feet pointing toward proper left
Family in Igloo
Different types and colours of stone are used to show the various articles and implements used in an igloo. The top of the igloo lifts off to allow the viewer to see the igloo both inside and out
Mother and Child
Grey stone sculpture of mother and child; the edge follows all the way around the work creating a slow rhythm for the eye to follow; large arms and hands create a cradle-like form for the child
Bird
Bird of green stone with hunched shoulders which become partially spread wings; Incised lines depict fanned tail feathers and wing feathers; Inset eyes stare and mouth is open; Webbed feet
Bird
Green stone in which the shape of the square block of raw stone has been retained, with the tail and head forming opposite corners; Surface detail kept to a minimum to allow pronounced graining of the stone to dominate visually
Mother and Child
Dark grey stone mother and child; rounded, de-emphasized facial features
Human Figure
Black stone; Massive block like style characterized by sculptural form rather than surface details; The sculpture has a geometric quality to it, block like forms define the body, and the form of the head is circular; The figure is bent forward slightly, the hands tucked into the sleeves and held horizontally across the body
Shaman
Grey stone; Focal point is the round head with the characteristically elongated fangs (quills) of the performing shaman; Small arms which give the appearance of horns are raised above the head; These horn like shapes are echoed as splayed knees in the base of the work
Man Thinking of Walrus
A human head surmounted by a walrus; Nose and chin of human face protrude slightly, while the eyes are almond shaped and incised into stone; Nostrils are hollowed out of stone and mouth is a straight incised line; Neck of the human head forms the oval base of the sculpture
Female Caribou
Black stone; A female caribou twisting its neck back to look behind her; The curve of the elongated neck is continued down in an elegant line to the front legs; Hooves and features of the animal are incised
Spirit
Grey stone with green mottling; Angular shape of stone depicts a spirit which is virtually bodiless with small feet and long arms which wrap around the back of the work; Mouth and nose of the spirit jut forward while the eyes are slightly recessed
Angel
Massive stone figure of an angel wearing a hooded parka;hands of the figure are folded in prayer, while the folded wings frame the upper body of the figure; circular forms of the stone radiate outward from the two focal points of the work - folded hands and face; the upper body of the figure leans slightly forward; the face slightly tilted upward
Seal Shaman
Green stone; A human seal transformation; An ovoid human head rises at one end of the sculpture, while a seal head rises from the other end; Each head looks in an opposite direction but shares the same elongated body; Smooth glossy surface
Polar Bear (seated)
Brown stone polar bear sitting on its rump with forelegs resting between hind legs; bear's mouth is open showing his red tongue and 4 ivory fang- like teeth
Man
Grey stone; small figure of a male depicted in a humourous fashion; the figure is carved in a flat "cut out" fashion;the arms extend akimbo to the feet and join to them in a smooth transition so that one does not know where the arms end and the feet begin;the features are rough hewn - the mouth once held a cigarette which is no longer with the piece
Father and Child
Green stone sculpture of a father with his arm around his daughter;the child is wearing an amautik and her head is turned slightly showing her face in 3/4 profile;the style of parka and pants reveals that the adult in this work is a male, rather than the more usual female
Lumaq Legend
Grey stone; whale pulling a woman by means of a sinew rope; figure is lying on a stone base with her arms encircled in front of her; sinew is tied around hands of figure and tail of whale
Taleelayuk
Grey stone; Sedna (half fish, half woman), with very long hair streaming down her back is lying on her belly with upper body half raised, her arms encircled in front of her with her hands clasped;tail fin is raised slightly
Hunter
Greenish black stone; large scale, angular formed sculpture of a hunter with his proper right arm raised holding a wooden spear with a wooden shaft and an ivory tip; thread is bound around the tip of the wooden shaft holding a plastic strip in place, the other end of which is held by the hunter in his proper left hand
Woman with 2 Knives
Black stone. Seated figure with arms and legs outstretched, holding an ivory knife in each hand.
Dancing Bear
Dancing bear with body and limbs animated by rippling forms and diagonal lines
Woman Skinning Seal
Small sculpture of a woman in an amautik about to skin a seal; Figure is bent at the waist over a seal lying on its back; A bone ulu is in the figure's proper right hand; Figure and seal are permanently affixed to rectangular stone base
Muskox
Dark green stone; Massive asymmetrical block-like sculpture of a muskox, with its head bowed down; Deeply grooved vertical lines run along body of animal
Muskox
Dark green stone; Massive asymmetrical block-like structure of a muskox with its head bowed down; Deeply grooved vertical lines run along body of animal
Drum Dancer
Drum dancer wearing hooded parka; Arms are outstretched with a beater in the proper right hand and a drum in the proper left hand
Woman Carrying Seal
Standing female wearing amautik with a seal strapped to her back; Form of woman is square and solid reflecting the hard grey stone from which it has been shaped
Mother and Child
Dark grey stone; Seated mother with legs outstretched holding her child on her lap with her proper left hand held protectively on her baby; Child is encased in a type of Indian style cradle board
Family Sleeping
Grey stone; A family of seven, sleeping; Figures are covered by a sealskin and the flippers of the animal are evident; The seven heads are in a row above the sealskin cover, one of them in 3/4 profile
Spirit
Grey stone; Triangular shaped piece of stone; Two eyes peer out of one triangular corner while ear and paw-like forms are distributed about the work
Hunter
Small ivory hunter poised to throw a spear in his proper right hand; Hunter is holding a sinew rope in his proper left hand, which is tied to the spear; Figure has pronounced almond shaped eyes outlined by raised lines; Grey stone base
Mother and Child
Dark green stone; Kneeling mother working on a kamik(boat) while a small child rides in her ample hold; Round curving forms are distinctive to this carvers realistic style
Camp Scene
An igloo scene mounted on an octagonal wooden board. Two figures - a male and a female - wearing hooded parkas, are standing outside an igloo. At their feet there is a dead seal with a knife lying beside it. Alongside the igloo there is a dog team harnessed to a sleigh which has a kayak, 2 paddles, and 7 implements lashed to it. The igloo has a removable roof and a tunnel leading to the main living area. Within this living area there are 2 cooking pots, a pail, a lamp, and a lemming skin covering a sleeping platform. The figures, igloo, 3 dogs, seal, implements, kayak, paddles, and sleigh are made of ivory. The remaining dog, the 2 pots, pail and lamp are made of stone. The harness for the dog team is made of sealskin and thread, and the lashings for the sleigh are sinew. Black colouring has been used to delineate the features of the animals and figures, and grey glue delineates the snow blocks of the igloo. Remnants of a lemming skin are within the igloo on a sleeping platform.
Wind Spirit
Spirit figure made of muskox horn carrying an antler spear pegged to a smooth grey/green stone base; the root portion of the muskox horn, normally embedded in the animal's head, has been used for this sculpture. the pebbled wavy surface texture lends to the supernatural appearance. The features are delineated, but the body is the horn itself the right side sweeping out as if to enfold the figure. A spear is embedded in the antler horn so it appears that the figure is carrying it, and red eyes made of plastic (?) stare out at the viewer.
Owl/Shaman (Head of Owl/Shaman)
Grey/amber stone sculpture pegged to whalebone base. Sculpture shows the traditional image of human/animal transformation. A human face is on one side, while an owl is on the other side. The face is of an elderly male with deep lines of age and anxiety. The inset ivory and black plastic(?) eyes are of a naturalistic shape. The owl has its wings folded in front of him. The round inset eyes are made of antler and black plastic(?). The hooked beak has been separately carved from antler and glued in place
Camouflaged Caribou Hunter
Grey stone; Antler antlers; Bow and Arrow; a hunter is disguised as a caribou in a skin with the antlers still attached; he is crawling on all fours with an arrow in his proper right hand and a bow in his proper left hand; stone base and sculpture are made out of the same stone block
Pretending to be a Raven (Tulukkaujjiniq)
Grey stone; male figure bent over at the waist with his legs placed in a parka's sleeve and the bulk tied up behind with sinew;parka is textured to distinguish it from the figure's face and feet
Qulliq Spirit
Green stone; the round back of a traditional kudlik (lamp) has been shaped into a human head
Hunter/Animals on Igloo
Grey stone igloo surmounted by an ivory hunter with a spear. The hunter is standing on a pile of carved ivory rocks from which emerges three animals: muskox, a bear and a walrus
Performing Shaman
"Stick-like" Shaman. Two circles of fur - one at the waist of the figure and the other at the neck - feather out delicately like the "sunburst" hood edge of a woman's mother hubbard. A further strip of fur is adhered to the figure's head. The work has little anatomical detail, except for facial features: nostrils blackened. The figure leans back slightly with one arm shooting up. Two ivory fangs protrude from the figure's mouth. Work is pegged to an antler base.
Head in Fur Hood
Grey stone. Beige and white rabbit fur hood. Primitively carved. Small head in a fur hood
Man with Fish Spear and Bag of Fish
Greenish black stone figure. Antler implements. Sinew "rope" on spear. A male figure in Amautik stands alone with spear held horizontally in outstretched arms as though in a ritual. Fish tails with a fish head protrude from a pack on the figure's back.
Seal
Pale green stone with black flecks. a slender little seal with back flipper extending humourously into the air
Inukshuk with Hawk and Lemming
A hawk perched on the top of an Inukshuk, looking down upon a lemming; Grey stone; ivory lemming; black colouring on eyes of hawk and mouth and eyes of lemming
Drum Dancer
B.C. Stone - Brownish grey with flecks of black in it. Antler drum and beater. Black stone inlay eyes. Drum dancer with drum in proper right hand and beater in proper left hand. Artist has used fluid lines with diagonals to a swaying movement to the figure
Seal with Spirit Helper
Brazilian soapstone - green with rust marbling and black flecks. Ivory claws in back and front flippers. Ivory and African Wonderstone eyes. a seal with a spirit face juxtaposed beneath the more naturalistic face of the animal. The seal has long painted claws in the front and back flippers
Getting a Mate
Grey stone. An orgy scene involving 7 people in various stages of undress and sexual activities
Pregnant Woman Kneeling
Massive sculpture of a pregnant woman kneeling; woman is wearing an amautik; head and arms seem small in relation to the rest of the body
Head
Elongated head on bow-shaped base. Bold facial features are emphasized by the darker coloured interior of the caribou antler
Raven Creation Myth
Mottled grey green stone. Inlaid African Wonderstone eyes of human face. Two sided work. The face of a beautiful woman is emerging from the back of a raven.
Shaman in Flight
Bird/human shamanic transformation; Bird's head carved from Brazilian soapstone with inset African wonderstone eye Head of a hawk. Brazilian soapstone with African wonderstone inset defining the pupils of the eyes.
Polar Bear Cub
Stylized figure of polar bear cub carved from Brazilian soapstone in a fetal position Stylized figure of a polar bear cub in a fetal position. Carved completely 'in the round'.
Standing Woman
Inuit woman in traditional caribou amautik and leggings has been carved in minute detail from a piece of ivory. The hairstyle is also traditional with braided coils at the sides and back of the head. The figure stands in a rigid, frontal pose as was usual in the "historic" or contact period of Inuit art. This type of tiny, ivory figurine can be found as early as Dorset times, but there would have been less detailing in prehistoric work. Tiny ivory figurine of an Inuit woman in traditional caribou amautik and leggings. Figure is in a rigid frontal pose and has the traditional hairstyle.
Bird Shaman
Serpentine stone. Bird with a human head and another head projecting from behind in the area of the tail feathers.
Spirit
Markham Bay serpentine stone. A creature on legs and no trunk. Head is jutting out aggressively at an angle.
Sedna; Woman
Serpentine stone. Sedna is depicted as a graceful young woman. Her long hair coursing down her back forms a stylized loop. Sedna is seated in a 'sphinx like' position.
Face with Pipe
Serpentine stone. Female face with cheek tatoo marks and pipe in mouth. Wing or hair stylizations frame the face.
Bird/Shaman
A figure transforming into a bird. Legs and proper right arm are bent and proper left arm is behind the figure's back. Sculpture is slender and elongated with the bird's head expressively lifted in a cry. Footprints of the bird/man are impressed on the base. Grey stone matt figure; rough hewn green base.
Two Char
Two black stone fish pegged to black stone base with wooden pegs; Fish have incised dot eyes, and incised gills, mouth and fins
Seal
Black-green stone seal; Incised line on tail and flippers; Facial featurees of eyes, nostrils, and mouth and whiskers
Bear
Black stone with green mottling; Bear is on base and has head on ground by paws, as if eating; Head has incised almond eyes and hollowed out round ears
Head of Bear
Brownish grey pelican shale; Bear head on base; Bear's mouth open with tongue and teeth visible
Woman
Green stone with black and grey mottling; Standing woman on base; Woman wears amautee, facial features incised, fingers detailed
Seal on Base
Green-grey stone; Seal on base; Prominent veining running lengthwise on base and sideways on body of seal; Seal has incised circle eyes and dot nostrils
Bear
Light green and charcoal mottled stone; Animal has flat snout, incised dot nostrils and eyes, incised line mouth
Two Ducks
Grey-green stone; Two ducks on base; Birds smoothly finished, base is rough; Birds have incised dot eyes
Woman
Dark brown stone; Standing woman with arms at sides and wearing hood; Incised slit facial features
Female Bird Shaman
Grey-green stone with beige mottling; Standing bird/woman with wings partially spread; Incised lines depict feathers on back of head, wings, and tail; Head has ears, wide protruding mouth and gouged out eyes; Prominent vein running diagonally on front and back of chest
Sitting Man
Black stone with porous brown areas; Sitting man has arms folded in lap; Gouged out facial features; Incised lines indicate footwear
Bird on Seal
Dark grey-green stone seal base; Pegged with wooden peg to back of seal is a lighter grey-green stone bird; Both faces have incised almond shaped eyes, inicised line nostrils and mouth; Deep incisions on bird depict feathers
Sleeping Goose
Polished grey-green stone goose with neck bent and head facing backward; Rough light grey-green stone rectangular base
Man's Head with Tongue Out
Grey-beige stone head and clasped hands of man; Incised oval eyes with dot centres and stuck out tongue
Sitting Bear
Light grey-beige stone; Bear is sitting with head held upright; Long snout and incised ears, eyes, nostrils and mouth
Dog
Grey beige standing stone dog; Stone is somewhat porous, especially visible on bottom of proper left paws
Two-Headed Bird
Dark grey stone; Flat circular body has one wing at top and bird head at each side - one with open beak , other closed
Polar Bear
Yellow bone, roughly carved; Bear is standing upright; Facial features are incised and defined with black colouring
Ajagaq in the shape of a dog
Ajagaq consists of antler dog and peg tied to each other with a braided sinew line; Ten holes in dog for peg; Porous area on underside of dog
Standing Boy
Stone has been darkened with shoe polish, brownish areas on reverse; Standing boy wears parka and has arms at sides
Polar Bear
Mottled cream and gold coloured ivory bear; Black colouring accentuates face, eyes, nostrils, and mouth of bear
Standing Man
Standing antler man; Only details are two dot eyes and line mouth; Hole through chest of man
Fish with Two Human Heads
Brown stone with green mottling; Large fish on small stand has two human heads which protrude from fin on back; whitish areas to stone on proper right side of fish head
Seal Hunter and Dog
Black stone; Hunter, dog and seal on base; Hunter holds sinew line which has been blackened; Ivory spear with sinew attached is stuck into ground
Goose with Raised Wing
Dark green stone with brown veins; Sitting goose has one rasied wing and head turned, facing backward
Fish
Stone fish is mostly dark grey, but area of stone along top is reddish brown and cream; Incised lines detail tail, gills, and mouth; Incised circle and dot eyes
Seal
Flat yellowish ivory seal with inset red plastic circles to represent eyes and anus
Man's Head
Black stone head of a man; Lower half of stone is mottled on front and lighter grey on reverse; Incised horizontal slit represents eyes, eyebrows, and mouth; Two drill holes on top for hanging
Two Figures
Two antler figures facing eachother; Each figure has two antler legs attached to body with sinew; Two arms are shared by figures, each end of arm is attached to a figure with sinew
Man, Walrus, Seal
Mottled green, grey, beige stone; Man, holding seal, sits on walrus; Incised detail of faces, clothing
Whale
Grey-green stone whale on small rectangular base; Whale has deeply incised large mouth, incised dot eyes, and incised breathing hole on top; Tail is upturned
Hunter in Skin Kayak
Skin kayak over wood frame, held together by sinew lines with ivory beads; Wooden seal and ivory trap(?) are strapped to kayak; Wooden man wearing cotton clothing sits in kayak; Strapped to kayak are various implements in ivory, wood, metal, and sinew
Hunter in Kayak
Wooden man holding paddle sits in wooden kayak; Man's facial features are defined with graphite(?); Strapped to kayak with skin are four wooden implements; Also on kayak is a stone pot; Attached to one implement with string are a stone float and a wooden object
Hunter in Kayak
Blackened wood kayak; Sinew lines with ivory beads strapped to kayak; Ivory tip on front of kayak; Stone hunter and walrus; Ivory object with cotton piece on kayak in front of hunter
Polar Bear
Wooden bear appears yellowish due to varnish(?) which has been applied; Black colouring (graphite ?) accentuates incised eyes, snout, and claws
Dog
Wooden dog with large glued on wooden tail; Dog has upright ears, incised oval eyes and partially open mouth
Woman with Ulu
Black-brown stone; Kneeling woman hold ivory ulu in proper right hand; Hair is depicted by incised lines and appears brownish where carved; Face has incised almond shaped eyes, long nose, and oval mouth with tongue visible
Family with Igloo
Dark grey stone; Five heads emerging from stone; Each face has long rectangular nose, incised slit eyes and hollowed out mouth; Blocks of ice forming igloo depicted by incised lines on side of stone
Two Figures
Grey stone form from which two figures emerge; Each head has gouged out eyes at top of head, squarish nose, and incised slit mouth
Walking Man with Stick
Black-brown mottled stone man with pack on back and antler walking stick in proper right hand
Hunter with Hares
Grey stone; Standing hunter with hare in each hand; Man has roughly depicted facial features; Reddish area on proper right knee; Hare have incised circle and dot eyes, incised nostrils and incised line claws
Head
Green stone with charcoal mottling; Head has tufts of hair at top left and top right; Deeply incised eyes with incised dot centres, incised nostrils and incised slit mouth
Hawk
Grey stone hawk's head; Bird has double incised almond shaped eyes and hooked beak with nostrils
Shaman with Spirits
Olive-black stone figure with handle-like protrusion at centre back; Human head with drilled eyes, ears, and nostrils; Incised line mouth, eyebrows, and around ears; An animal head protrudes from each side of figure; Incised dot on front and back of chest
Three Figures
Three dark grey stone figures pegged to grey stone base with antler peg; Nose, eyes and mouth depicted on each figure; Largest figure has three faces
Two Polar Bears
Grey stone; Two polar bears face eachother and heads meet; Incised oval eyes and inciesed lines for claws
Polar Bear
Green-black stone; Bear has incised oval eyes, incised line nostrils and long incised line mouth; Small ears
Bear
Greenish black stone with silver flecks visible throughout; Bear stands on hind legs and leans forward; Claws detailed on each paw; Head has rounded ears, incised oval eyes, incised nostrils and mouth; Vein extends from top of head down centre of back
Muskox
Green-black stone; Muskox has incised oval eyes and incised line nostrils and mouth
Bird Shaman
Long antler body of shaman has two wings which are attached with metal pegs; Facial features carved at top; Pieces of antler strung on caribou skin around middle of shaman; Rough black stone base to which shaman is pegged with antler
Owl
Dark grey-green stone bird; Relatively small head with squared off beak and incised circle eyes; Veins appear in circular pattern on front and back of bird
Mother and Child
Green stone mother with child in hood; Heavy looking body is very large relative to heads; Both faces have incised oval eyes and small oval mouths
Muskox
Green and black stone; Silvery deposits on left side; Incised oval eyes with cirlce at centre
Head of Woman
Green-black stone head of a woman; Deeply incised almond shaped eyes with incised line eyebrows; Inset piece of carved antler for teeth; Hair is in bun at back and depicted by an incised criss-cross pattern
Standing Woman
Grey stone; Standing woman wearing amautee with hood up ; Face has incised line eyes and mouth
Woman
Dark grey stone with green veins and mottling; Reddish brown area of stone at top of head; Woman wears amautee with hood down
Bird
Green mottled stone base; Bird is carved from walrus penis bone (oosik) which varies in colour from white to yellow-beige; Bird has hooked beak and incised almond shaped eyes; Wooden peg
Bird
Green stone with light green and black mottling; Bird is sitting and has relatively large claws; Head is down so that beak touches breast; Incised circle eyes
Seal
Green stone with grey mottling; Elongated body with flipper at one end and tail at other; Head and second flipper emerge along top; U-shaped mouth and dot eyes
Seal
Green stone with dark grey mottling; Seal is upright resting on rear flippers and tail; Front flippers visible at sides; Elongated head with inverted U-shaped mouth, hollowed out nostrils, and incised oval eyes
Seal
Green/grey stone seal; Block-like with head emerging at one corner and flippers at other three; Head has inverted U-shaped mouth, incised nostrils and drilled eyes
Owl
Grey stone owl with greenish vein across breast and green mottled area down centre of back
Kneeling Spirit
White quartzite stone; Kneeling figure has one raised arm and rounded head with incised oval eyes, dot nostrils and long incised line mouth
Standing Man
Standing antler man; Burnt antler as hair and trim of hood; Graphite used to define eyes and mouth
Standing Woman
Standing antler woman; Burnt antler depicts hair and trim of hood; Graphite used to define eyes and mouth
Kneeling Man
Grey stone kneeling man; Black vein extending full length of sculpture on front centre; Angular features on face, incised eyes and mouth
Kneeling Woman with Fish
Grey stone; Areas of white stone with purplish mottling on face, back of head and fish; Sitting man holds fish; Man wears hood; Face has incised eyes and mouth and carved nose
Seal
Grey stone; Seal has round body, long neck and two flippers which protrude at right sngles; Incised dot eyes
Polar Bear ?
Grey stone bear ?; Rounded body with angular head and pointed ears; Hollowed out round eyes, incised nostrils and mouth; Horizontal charcoal veins around body
Bird
Grey stone with greenish area on proper right side; Bird is sitting; Hollowed out round eyes
Bird
Black stone with green veins; Angular shape - squarish head with pointed beak and drilled circular eyes
Bird
Grey stone; Sitting bird with curved neck, looking backward; Incised dot eyes; Black vein around bird approximately 1.0 cm from b.
Polar Bear
Light grey stone bear sitting upright; Pointed nose, incised dot eyes; Hollowed out area at top of head to define ears on either side
Bird
Grey stone with some brownish mottling; Upright bird(?) with pointed beak; Incised dot eyes
Totemesque Figure
Black stone; Totemesque figure with angular facial features; Horizontal slit eyes and mouth
Mother and Child
Light grey stone; Both faces have horizontal indentation for eyes and mouth and angular nose; Child is held at front - only head is visible
Mother and Child ?
Grey stone; Two heads - smaller oval one above larger squarish head; Each face has hollowed out angular eyes with remaining stone representing nose
Human Figure
Black stone; Abstract form with facial features of rectangular nose and incised slit eyes and mouth at one extremity
Face
Dark grey stone; Triangular shaped face with angular nose and incised slit eyes and mouth
Human Figure
Squarish light grey stone sculpture; Only details are an angular nose and faintly incised slits for eyes and mouth
Crawling Figure
Grey stone kneeling figure; Flat cut face with vertical incisions to represent eyes and mouth, long rectangular nose
Mother and Child
Grey stone; Right angled sculpture; Mother extends arms toward child; Each head has angular nose, incised slit eyes and mouth
Kneeling Man
Green-black stone; Figure kneels on proper right knee; Narrow incised lines indicate hood and cuffs of parka; face has incised oval eyes, incised line mouth , long nose and hair depicted by a series of incised lines
Kneeling Woman
Black stone; Triangular shaped carving of kneeling woman; Incised lines indicate fringe on bottom of amautee; Hood down at back; Face has gouged out almond shaped eyes and mouth
Two Women Ice Fishing
Grey stone; Two women ice fishing; One woman holds ivory harpoon and sinew line on ivory handle, both of which pass through hole in ice; Second woman bends over a second hole in ice through which passes a stone on a sinew line with an ivory handle; Two fish are visible below ice level; Two fish, already caught, on ice.
Hoof of a Caribou
Black stone triangular sculpture; Head of caribou with object in mouth, inset ivory eyes with black plastic at centre, and antler antlers
Otter with Fish
Grey stone which has been blackened; Otter stands on base with fish lying on ground below; Surface of base is 'textured'
Mother and Child in Bed
Grey stone with black mottling; Sculpture in form of a plaque; Mother and child in bed - mother's left arm and breast visible; Both heads have series of incised lines to depict hair, incised oval eyes, incised horizontal line for mouth and broad nose with round nostrils; Fingernails and joints of woman's hands depicted
Seal Shaman with Fish Spirits
Dark grey stone with green mottling; Seal-man has one arm and one flipper with five claws; Human face with gouged out oval mouth, triangular shaped nose and carved out almond shaped eyes with circular centres remaining; A grey-green stone fish pegged to each 'shoulder' with a wooden peg
Nude Woman
Black stone with metallic deposits; Nude woman; Detailed facial features - wrinkled forehead, almond shaped eyes, incised line eyebrows and wrinkles at eyes, pointed nose with hollowed out nostrils, mouth with teeth visible, and ears also depicted; Hair, depicted by incised lines, is in two sections down back
Walrus Spirit
Whalebone carving with face on each side; Front has oval eyes carved into non-porous beige area of bone, tusks and nostrils carved below in darker porous area; On reverse, double incised almond eyes in dark non-porous part of bone; Three appendages extend from each side
Nuliayuk and Seal
Swimming Sedna holding seal in front of her; Beige antler with dark area on head and neck of seal; Seal has inset dot eyes; Sedna has two long braids and detailed face with incised nostrils and hollowed out eyes and mouth
Hunter in Kayak
Muskox horn base; Ivory swimming(?) caribou pegged to front of base; Ivory kayak pegged to rear of base; Ivory man with paddle in kayak; Strips of caribou skin and ivory implements strapped to kayak with sinew
Bear Spirit Brings Animals
Antler supported on black and green stone bear head base; Bear has hollowed out mouth with visible tongue and teeth, plastic(?) eyes inset with dark centres beneath; Antler has grey stone glued in four areas; Five stone animals pegged to antler from top to bottom: black wolf, grey bear holding fish pegged to bear head, narwhal with ivory tusk, muskox with ivory horns pegged to walrus, and walrus with ivory tusks
Sedna
Dark grey stone; Sedna on base; Sedna has incised lines to indicate hair and tail, incised C's to indicate scales on lower portion of body; Face has incised oval and dot eyes, line mouth and nostrils
Family Sleeping
Dark grey stone with metallic deposits in lower area; Sculpture is flat - five figures lying down with only heads visible; All faces have hairline depicted, oval eyes with square centres, broad noses, and frowning incised line mouth
Sea Louse?
Grey stone creature has seven fins(?); and a tail; Incised almond shaped eyes protrude from head; open mouth
Muskox
Smooth black stone hump-backed muskox; Horns carved close to head; Incised muzzle and eyes
Face Plaque
Grey stone face plaque; Incised downturned almond eyes with heavy brows; Frowning mouth, stone hollowed out between lips; Drill hole at top for hanging
Head
Dark grey stone with light green veins; Elongated head; Face has incised oval eyes , nose with drilled circular nostrils and broad mouth with protruding lower lip; Deep wide incision along top represents hair or headwear
Human Head
Black stone head with hollowed out almond shaped eyes, broad nose and mouth; Base is cross section of antler with antler peg
Dancing Figure
Grey stone with green veins; Man has proper right foot raised; Incised line mouth, nose and eyes on realtively small round head
Standing Man
Dark grey stone standing man with heavy block-like legs; Face has prominent nose and hollowed out eyes and mouth; Hands have cuts between each finger
Mother and Child
Black stone kneeling mother with child in hood; Squarish sculpture; Face of each figure has angular nose, gouged out circular eyes and gouged out mouth
Woman in Hood
Dark grey stone woman in hood; Head is relatively large and flat-topped; Woman's face has hollowed out eyes and mouth
Muskox
Roughly finished grey stone muskox; Horns carved from one piece of antler; hollowed out round eyes
Kneeling Woman
Grey stone; Kneeling woman with hands together at front; Face has heavy gouged lines to depict hair lines and mouth; Hollowed out oval eyes with incised line around
Mother and Child
Dark grey stone; Kneeling woman with child in hood at back; Heavy incised line defines amautee; Hole in hood on each side of head; Gouged out circular eyes on both figures
Mother and Child
Grey stone heads of mother and child facing in opposite directions; Incised slit eyes and mouths
Cluster of Eleven Heads
Grey stone; Cluster of eleven heads, creating triangular form; Faces have gouged out eyes and mouth, stone remaining at centre forms long angular nose
Two Figures
Black roughly finished stone; Two figures rise out of base and create a circular form; Facial features of angular nose and slit eyes on each figure
Cluster of Nine Heads
Roughly finished light grey stone with whitish veins; Composition with nine heads of various sizes; Each face has gouged out mouth and eyes - stone remaining forms nose
Seal Shaman
Bone seal/man figure with dot eyes and nostrils and line mouth; Raised proper right flipper; Base of green stone with charcoal veining has upturned sides; Figure has cap(?) of similar stone
Sea Spirit
Black stone sea spirit with green mottling; Spirit has protruding eyes and four fangs; Spirit pegged with antler peg to black-grey mottled stone base in shape of face
Three Birds on a Rock
Green stone base with charcoal mottling; Three ivory birds pegged to base; Birds' eyes defined with black colouring
Head
Polished black stone mask with brown mottling; Face has oval eyes with incised pupil and iris, broad nose, defined cheekbones, and protruding mouth; String (?) on rev. t.c. for hanging
Totem
Ivory base; Antler totem of wolf, human, seal, walrus, and igloo; Walrus and seal have black inset eyes
Mother Nursing Child
Smooth brown-black mottled stone; Mother cradles nursing child in her arms; Woman has braids and hollowed out almond shaped eyes with incised circle and dot at centre
Unikkaatuaq ("A Long Story" - Lumak Legend)
Sedna is black stone with green mottling and has ivory spiral tusk; Sedna is pegged with antler to black stone base with grey mottling
Nuliayuk and Narwhal
Dark grey stone Sedna and narwhal attached to dark grey stone base with ivory pegs; Sedna has almond incised eyes, incised mouth and detailed hands; Narwhal has incised circle and dot eyes and breathing hole, ivory spiral tusk and reddish area at left side of tusk
Worm in Boot
Black stone boot with worm (?) emerging from top; Worm has incised circle eyes and nostrils
Nuliayuk and animals
Ivory totemic sculpture; Human figure at top, birds, narwhal and walrus below; Four inset tusks; Eyes of animals darkened with graphite(?)
Bird
Vertical grain to stone; Light grey area on proper left side of bird, dark grey on right; Incised line mouth and nostrils, incised oval and dot eyes; Hooked beak
Polar Bear
Green and charcoal stone with horizontal grain; Sitting bear; Drilled ear holes, incised almond shaped eyes, nostrils and 'whiskers'
Bird/Shaman with Egg
Green-black stone; Bird-like figure has wings, head with open beak, and large cicular eyes; At side bird has human-like head with large round eyes and nostrils, antler egg in mouth and antler tool in hands; Black rectangular wood base ; Yellowish blotching in stone at left back and on bottom
Bust of Man
Green and charcoal stone; Bust of a man with broad shoulders and arms placed away from sides; Beige area in stone on top of head; Face has incised oval eyes, yellow flaw in stone on nose and protruding mouth
Bear in Kayak on Seal
Grey stone; Bear sits in kayak which is pegged with antler peg to seal's back
Two Figures with Kayak
Two antler figures have two wooden supports extended between them from which hangs a kayak(?); Arms and legs of figures joined to body with sinew; Wooden supports wrapped in green and red Phentex yarn; Kayak-shaped object, tied to supports with sinew and yarn, consists of red, blue, green, yellow, white coloured beads over red wool duffle
Woman Chewing Kamik Sole
Grey stone; Kneeling mother has child in hood and chews on piece of skin; Deeply incised lines to depict hair and folds of clothing
Wounded Polar Bear
Brown/green/black mottled stone bear standing on hind legs; Head is reddish brown with small rounded ears, incised almond eyes with round centre, hollowed out nostrils, incised line whiskers and long mouth; Mottling prominent on proper right side - yellow on foreleg, reddish at side and on hind leg
Mother and Child
Charcoal and green stone; Sitting woman; Mother's and child's heads side by side; Both faces have gouged out eyes, angular nose and pursed lips
Man with Twisted Head
Light grey stone; Seated man with head facing backward; Face has hollowed out almond shaped eyes with single line eyebrows, round nostrils and gouged out rectangular mouth
Man Bending Over
Grey stone; Standing man bending forward; Deeply incised lines define bottom of parka and hood; Wearing kamiks; Face has roughly incised eyes and mouth
Man Fighting Bear
Black-green stone; Man wrestling bear; Man has greenish yellow patches on back; Top of man's head covered in large circular hollowed out areas, face has dot pattern on forehead and chin, almond shaped eyes, broad nose and nostrils, open mouth; Bear is underneath man and has open mouth, dot pattern on muzzle, one incised circular eye and one hollowed out circular eye
Young Caribou
Light grey stone; Sitting young caribou; Incised line mouth and gouged out round eyes
Shaman and Spirit
Dark grey stone with light veins and flaws; Both figures are kneeling and spirit has arms around side of shaman; Faces are upward looking - both have horizontal incised eyes, triangular nose; Spirit frowns and shaman smiles
Swimming Caribou
Antler is carved in relief so that darker core is visible; Antler represents flowing river from which three caribou heads emerge; Caribou have expressive faces with black inset eyes; Rows of black coloured dots on back of caribou
Hunter in Snowmobile dragging walrus
Dark grey stone; Hunter is driving snowmobile which pulls seal behind; Seal is attached with sinew; Attention to detail of seal's face and hunter's face and clothing
Spirit Hunter
Dark grey stone spirit is depicted standing; Incised lines define eyebrows, head covering, and feet; Face has inset horn eyes, three horn fangs, and tufts of hair which protrude from nostrils and each side of head; Spirit holds an antler implement in each hand and is pegged to roughly finished light grey stone base with wooden pegs
Two Women and Two Children
Block-like black stone sculpture in which four heads are carved; Two upper heads are larger and have protruding chins, two smaller heads below; All faces have gouged out eyes and mouth, and long rectangular nose; Crisscross design on rear edges represents women's braids
Shaman and Spirits
Caribou antler carving with fur framed face at one end; Carved in relief on the antler are two birds and a seal; Black inlay eyes; Brown colouring in incised dot nostrils of seal
Narwhal Shaman
Khaki, black, and beige mottled stone smoothly polished; Spirit has body of a whale with fins at side and upturned tail fin; Face is human-like with incised almond eyes and broad protruding mouth; Ivory spiral narwhal tusk protrudes from below nose
Totem in Hand
Beige stone base in the form of a very realistic human hand; Object in hand, covered in vertical incisions, supports ivory totem; Carved in relief on totem are, from top to bottom, a hawk, woman, seal, and walrus
Drum
Figure
Figure
Mother Carrying Child
Bear
Caribou Killing Weapon
Drum Dancer
Human Figure
Human Figure
Head
Abstracted Figure
Mother and Child
Smiling Face
Caribou
Bear ?
Dog
Caribou
Bird
Caribou
Bird
Bear ?
Animal
Bird
Large Bird
Face
Family of Siksiks
Reclining Animal
Untitled
Two Heads
Face
Two Faces
Bird/Man
Model Sled
Face
Standing Figure
Twinned Sea Spirits
Head
Two Human Figures Within Skull
The Scream (head)
Tusk with Faces
Whale Shaman
Head (Mask)
Male Head
Mask
Taleelayuk
Taleelayuk
Lying Figure
Humpback Whale
Winged Head ?
Head - Spirit ?
Miniature drill
Iceworm
Sea Spirits
Spirit Head
Naligateq: Woman Spirit Drum Dancer
Shaman's Head
One-eyed spirit walrus
Necklace with Caribou Shaman and Spirits
Metal chain with 5 ivory figures and 6 ivory beads
Man and Slave
Head of Polar Bear
Hunter Urinating
Walrus
Polar bear, seated
Figure
Head of Shaman with Bear Spirit
Head of Polar Bear
Man’s Face
Sedna
Hunter Dragged by Whale
Shaman with Bird and Fish Spirits
Head
Lying Walrus
Seal
Fantasy Fish
Reclining Bear
Spirit Bird on Nest with Eggs
Carved Tooth
Woman with Ulu and Bag
Man with Cap
Bird-Human
Fantastic Insect
Mosquito
Killer Whale Devouring Man
Spirit
Woman Holding Jig and Spoon
Acrobatic Man
Fantasy Worm
Human Head
Taleelayuk
This Man is Carrying the Naked Woman to his Home
Man is carrying the naked woman home to make love
Woman Putting Ulu Out of Reach
He is Smoking the Gun
An Indian Is Firing His Gun at an Inuk
Two Children Embracing Mother's Head
Black stone; head with two figures on either side, reaching towards one another over the head.
“This carving is to make you think. The person is pointing at the natturaq (parka toggle). Her eye is itchy.”
Grey stone monster-hand pointing to eye
Her Old Man is Always Going to the Hotel, So She Has Gone to Get Him
Black stone man carrying woman
Tattooed Mask
Tattooed Head with Lip Labrets
Bear Head with Man
Pendant Mask
Pendant Mask
Standing Man
Tattooed Head
Pendant
Seal on Head of Taleelayuk
Taleelayuk
Bird with Human Face
Head
Profile Head
Head with Animal Configuration
Spirit Fish
Head of Shaman with Bird Spirit
Parka Toggle with Face
Pendant
Spirit Head
Spirit Head
Shaman Head with Bird Spirit
Figure
Two Faces
Bust of figure
Head
Head of Shaman with Bird Spirit
Flying Shaman and Dog
Male Face
Head
Nuliayuk
Nuliayuk
Bird
Human head
Spirit
Male Head
Transformation Head
Transformation Head
Flensed Seal
Panting Dog
Woman's head on bird base
Mother Bird Carrying Two Young
Amautik toggle
Ajagaq (Bird & Fish)
Spirit Head
Mottled grey-black stone head; Distorted face has twisted nose with large deeply carved nostrils; Eyes are of inset bone and antler; Worm(?) on top of head has inset bone eyes; 5 parallel incised lines at proper right cheek.
Mother and Child
Dark green/black stone standing woman with child in amautee. Both faces are ivory with black inlay - tatoo pattern on woman's face. Hands, buckle at woman's chest, and ulu are all ivory. Incised lines show details of amautee.
Shaman Summoning Taleelayuk to Release Animals
In this work, the heads of the shaman and sea goddess, Taleelayuk, emerge from a rough background of whalebone. Animals spiral outward on four pieces of narwhal ivory.
Shaman's Apprentice
This powerful sculpture depicts the Inuit shaman's creative rebirth after being consumed by his polar bear helping spirit. The gold/brown Brazilian soapstone bear kneels on a stone base and holds a staff in his proper left 'hand'. A human head is carved into the bear's chest. An ivory egg is in the bear's mouth. The bear has an animal 'tattoo' incised on right 'forearm' as well as inset black stone (African wonderstone) eyes and claws.
Bear Shaman
An ivory spirit figure with bear-like ears and paws and inlaid pinkish-red plastic eyes. The standing figure has arms outstretched and is sticking its tongue out. The shaman is wearing a parka with engraved detail along the edge.
Inukshuk and Skull
Whalebone inukshuk and antler skull on whalebone base. Inukshuk is of very porous whalebone. Top of circular base is sanded to a smooth finish - bottom of base is porous.
Fisherman Wearing Snow Goggles
Black stone, bulky-looking fisherman. Antler goggles, antler pipe in mouth, antler spear in proper right hand. In proper left hand is stone fish suspended on sinew line along with another antler and sinew tool.
Hawk
Green stone hawk with wings extended in such a way that they meet above the bird. Beak is open with tongue visible. Drilled round eyes.
Bear/Seal Spirit
Spirit has bear head and forepaws with lower half of body being that of a seal. Medium grey stone.
Ring in Box
Ivory ring set into square stone box. Box bottom is of grey/green stone. Cover is charcoal coloured stone.
Kamotik with Dead Seal
Model kamotik (sled) constructed in the same manner as a full size one. Kamotik consists of antler pieces bound with cord. Seal of dark grey stone.
Snow Shovel Pendant
Stone pendant in the form of a snow shovel has bas relief carving of man on one side, and of two caribou and a bird on other side. Carved edge design along both sides and bottom. Hole at top to insert cord for hanging.
Woman and Polar Bear
Dark grey stone. Sitting woman, with arms raised, facing bear. Woman's right hand is touching bear's snout. Incised detail of both faces, also of bear's claws.
Man and Boy
Dark grey/light green mottled stone. Two figures facing eachother, struggling, larger figure has left fist in face of smaller figure.
Caribou and Otter
Large grey stone sculpture of caribou with forelegs of otter in front of it. Caribou has two antlers set into drill holes on head.
Walrus Hunter in Kayak
Oosik (walrus penis bone) with kayak in relief at one end and walrus in relief at opposite end. Stone upper body of hunter in kayak has incised details of face.
Drum Dancer
Whalebone dancer and singer. Singer is sitting cross-legged - incised detail of teeth and fringe on clothing, black outline of eyes and eyebrows. Dancer has inset black eyes and holds drum of sealskin stretched on ivory(?) rim as well as beater made of ivory handle wrapped with sealskin.
Man Pulling Seal on Kamotik
(a): grey stone sled with gold coloured areas. Incised facial features detailed on standing man holding string attached to kamotik. (b): Grey stone sled with seven rungs. (c) Lighter grey stone seal
Two Birds with Nest
Two birds on whalebone base, one rests on base, the other sits on a crosspiece which is attached with sinew to a bone peg. Birds are grey stone with gold coloured portions and have incised detail of feathers and eyes. Two stone eggs also sit on base. A second peg extends from side of base (balance ?).
Woman and Children
Pale grey stone standing woman with baby in amautee hood holding hand of child who stands next to her. Incised detail of all three faces.
Woman Skinning Caribou Leg with Ulu
Dark grey-green stone crouching woman with ulu in right hand scraping caribou leg which is held in left hand. Face has incised mouth and eyes with heavy brow.
Man
Standing man on base with arms held vertically at sides. Grey-green stone with prominent vertical striations. Details include incised almond shaped eyes, nose, mouth, ears with drill holes and hair depicted by numerous incised lines.
Woman
Standing woman on base with arms held vertically at sides. Grey-green stone with prominent vertical striations. Details include incised almond shaped eyes, nose, mouth, and right ear defined by drill hole
Woman, Child and Dog
Three dark grey stone figures are pegged to base. On all figures facial features are defined. Details of woman's clothing defined with white inlay. Woman and child are standing at opposite ends of rectangular base, with dog sitting between them
Wolves Eating Caribou
Light grey stone. Base with two bears and a carcass. Head of carcass at other end of base. Ears of both bears gouged out and eyes incised.
Hunter About to Skin Bear
Dark grey rectangular stone base with beige mottling. Light green stone hunter kneeling on base with copper knife in right hand is secured to base with wooden peg. Light green stone bear laying by hunter on base is also pegged with a wooden peg. Copper ulu inserted into base.
Two Hunters Pulling in Seal
Dark grey stone sculpture of two seal hunters on base, lying down on their backs 'feet-to-feet'. Each man holds a sinew line which is inserted into drill hole at centre of base. Both figures have incised almond-shaped eyes, broad nose, and angular mouth.
Winter Camp
Green stone camp scene depicting three connected igloo-shaped buildings, one of which is cut away so that inside is visible. Inside are a man, woman, dog, fish, seal, and sled. Sled is glued, other pieces are pegged in place. Six ivory pegs, one of which is a chimney, are inserted into drill holes on the outside of the igloos.
Inuit Hunter with Caribou and Dog
Grey stone. Hunter, who is holding caribou, sits with dog at his feet. Gouged lines depict hunter's hair, incised lines depict fringe on parka edge.
Man Riding Walrus
Dark/light green stone man riding walrus. Deep gouges define walrus neck and faces. Incised dots detail snout of walrus and head, hands, and feet of man. Walrus has inset ivory peg tusks.
Woman Stretching Skin
Grey stone with black metal deposits. Prominent light coloured fault along right side of woman. Yellowish area of stone on left rear of head and body. Woman has both arms forward pulling sealskin which is detailed with incised circles.
Family in Igloo
Grey stone interior scene of igloo depicting five figures surrounded by utensils with two wooden tools and two light green stone objects. All faces are detailed with gouged almond shaped eyes and mouth.
Woman and Child
Kneeling woman holding child, both faces have dot eyes defined with black. Antler is roughly finished.
Man and Kayak
Grey stone kayak with sealskin straps across it which hold utensils (antler oar, 2 ivory paddles, and ivory/sinew attachement which pegs to front). Grey stone hunter has incised facial features, is covered with sealskin clothing which has fur around the hood, has ivory hands, and is inserted into seat of kayak.
Cribbage Board with Muskox Horn
Cribbage board consisting of ivory playing area with inset green stone and ivory narwhal tusk glued lengthwise along board. Beside ivory portion is green block of stone 2.4 cm wide followed by light green stone piece 10.6 cm wide, followed by dark green stone area 2.8 cm wide, to which horn is pegged. Board is supported by ivory feet.
Man
Green stone standing man on base with arms raised - left hand touches head and right hand holds object. Zig-zag incisions outline bottom of parka, sleeves, leggings, and boots. Face has incised eyes which slant downward towards centre of face, protruding mouth.
Woman
Green stone standing woman. Whitish flaws in stone around face. Face has incised almond shaped eyes and protruding mouth.
Portrait Head of Woman
Green stone female head. Rough incised lines depict hair, which falls into two braids. Teeth visible.
Female Drum Dancer
Light grey stone standing female drum dancer holding antler drum. Gouged eyes and mouth. Incised lines on head depist hair, which falls into two braids.
Two Hunters Battling Polar Bear
Light grey stone scene depicting two hunters and a bear, each of which is pegged to the base. One hunter is laying on his back with bear towering over him, second hunter stands with ivory knife in his right hand. Man lying down has expressive face with gouged mouth and large double incised circular eyes, also series of circular incisions on chest (buttons?).
Drum Dancer
Light grey stone drummer stand with head tilted, holding antler drum in left hand and wooden beater in right. Hair is detailed with a series of incised lines. Face has drilled eyes, pointed nose and deeply gouged out mouth.
Hunters Pulling In Walrus
Scene on antler base depicting two hunters and a walrus of grey stone. Hunters attempt to pull out walrus using sinew line. Walrus has ivory tusks.
Man and Two Bears
Two ivory bears and an ivory standing man holding a spear in his tight hand. Inlay black eyes and nostrils on both bears.
Drum Dancer
Grey stone drum dancer holding wooden drum and beater. Deeply incised almond eyes, pointed nose, series of deep gouges define hair.
Walrus Group
Eight grey stone walruses with inset ivory tusks, drilled eyes, incised whiskers, pegged to antler base
Two Narwhals
Two grey stone narwhales, each with an ivory tusk, pegged to whalebone base.
Owl
Light grey stone owl with antler legs, incised dots overall and incised outline of wings.
Woman Drying Fish
Grey stone scene depicting kneeling woman with kudlik on base. 5 ivory pegs inserted into base in front of her.
Hare and Man's Head
Grey stone with reddish and beige deposits. Head of man with rabbit above in elongated form.
Woman
Grey stone standing woman with incised slit eyes, angular nose and slit mouth with protruding lips.
Mother and Child
Broad sculpture, depicting woman with child in amautee hood, of dark green stone with horizontal black striations.
Seal Hunter
Standing hunter, of green stone with black striations, with right arm raised above head holding wooden spear with antler tip and black plastic line attached. Man's face is 'in relief' within hood.
Hunter
Standing hunter, of dark green stone with vertical black striations, with right arm raised holding wooden spear with ivory tip. Antler knife is held in left hand
Polar Bear
Green stone bear standing on four legs - very broad. Incised almond shaped eyes, two inset ivory teeth.
Owl
Green stone standing bird. Round head with exaggerated hooked beak and incised circle and dot eyes. Deep grooves at back represent wings.
Family Feeding
Grey stone man and woman. Figures sit facing each other. Woman is nursing. Man holds tool up to mouth. Incised detail on both figures: zig-zag outlines clothing, dots outline hoods and legs, lines depict hair.
Two Men Washing
Grey green mottled stone sculpture of two men with water container (washing?). Rectangular shaped base has water container carved as part of it at centre. Crouching man is pegged to base at one end, standing man is pegged to base at other end.
Standing Woman
Standing dark stone woman with inlaid ivory face and ivory toggle on sealskin strap around waist.
Spirits
Large grey-green stone sculpture depicting intertwined spirits. Central figure is bird/human face from which extend 'arms'. Walrus-like creature at lower right. Human face on reverse.
Polar Bear
Standing polar bear with body slightly twisted and head held upright. Stone is white with vertical grey striations.
Polar Bear and Man
Large grey-green stone sculpture of polar bear attacking a hunter. Man is upside down and bear has his foot in mouth. Man has antler knife in proper right hand.
Man, Bear, Bird and Spirit
Large grey-green stone sculpture of roundish form from which emerge a hooded male, a bird, a bear and spirit figures.
Owl
White stone with crystalline deposits. Owl is smoothly finished with only details being incised nostrils and beak
Bird Spirit
Large grey-green stone sculpture of a bird spirit. Figure has bird-like head and long neck which extends upward then bends back toward body. Neck curves in such a way that stone is carved completely through.
Woman Struggling with Goose
Large grey-green stone sculpture. Woman sitting, leaning backward, holding head of bird in front of her with both hands.
Two Caribou
Two standing caribou, one in front is grazing, one behind has head upright. Caribou and base are carved from one piece of stone, base remains rough, while caribou are smoothly finished.
Hunter and Seal
Grey stone man crouching and holding seal. Both faces have incised almond shaped eyes. Base is completely worked with a tool leaving a rough finish.
Woman Battling Polar Bear
Large grey stone sculpture of standing woman battling polar bear.
Kamotik with Walrus Stuck in Snow
Large grey-green stone sculpture depicting scene with three dogs and three people pulling a sled on top of which is a walrus.
Loon
Dark green-grey stone loon. Incised line outlines wings and wing feathers. Series of dots on back of bird and series of dots in bands around neck of bird. Dots and incisions are filled with yellowish material (soap?).
Woman Playing Drum (Incized scene on stone)
Flat piece of stone onto which is etched an image of a woman, with child in her hood, playing a drum while other child looks on.
Hunter with Walrus
Standing man leaning forward wuth both hands holding a walrus - only walrus head is visible.
Hunter and Walrus
Grey green stone with many visible striations. Roundish, flowing sculpture in which hunter and walrus appear almost intertwined. Face aof walrus and of man have fine incised lines detailing features.
Woman Scraping Kamik
Dark stone sculpture of a woman, with child in her hood, making a kamik. Sculpture is executed in a heavy, rounded form with facial features, hair, and amautee trim detailed.
Woman Removing Child from Parka
Sculpture of rectangular form depicting woman bending forward and removing a child from her hood. Details of fringe and lacing is depicted in a deeply incised, rounded manner.
Legend of Woman Who Kills a Bear with Her Mitt
Grey stone sculpture depicting legend of woman who kills a bear with her mitt. WOman and bear are standing at opposite ends of the base. Woman has mitt forced into mouth of bear. Bears teeth and claws are depicted in a heavy, rounded fashion as are facial features of woman.
Two Children Playing on Sled
Dark green/light green mottled stone sculpture depicting two children playing- one is seated on a sled with the other standing behind.
Woman, Child and Otter
Grey stone sculpture of standing woman with child in hood holding otter.
Walrus
Dark green stone walrus is depicted with heavy folds of skin, incised almond-shaped eyes and deeply incised nostrils
Mother and Child
Standing woman cradling baby in her arms, stretched skin in front of lower portion of woman. Dark grey stone with deeply incised detail.
Hunter with Walrus
Dark grey stone with numerous light striations. Hunter, walrus, and base are carved from one piece of stone. Kneeling hunter has ivory knife in one hand and holds head of walrus in the other. Hunter has inset ivory eyes.
Hunter with Spear
Dark green stone standing hunter with inlaid face of chalky off-white stone. Spear in upraised proper left hand. Face has incised and darkened eyes, nostrils and moustache.
Polar Bear Candle Holders
Two dark green-brown mottled stone carvings with gold striations each in form of a sitting polar bear with legs forming a circle in such a way as to hold candle, as if bear is "embracing" candle.
Seal Hunter with Line
Grey stone sculpture of male bending forward with sinew line in hands. Incised lines detail face, beard, hair, as well as folds in clothing.
Hunter Stalking Four Seals
Dark green stone. Hunter, behind screen, stalking four seals. Base and screen completely covered with angular tool mark patterning.
Hunter and Birds
Green stone rectangular base onto which kneeling hunter and two birds are pegged.
Seal Hunter
Green stone. Hunter leaning backward with line held in both hands (perhaps bow missing?) and foot propped on rock. Figure is smoothly finished and rock is left rough.
Man and Walrus
Light grey-green stone sculpture of a man 'riding' a walrus. Walrus has antler tusks. DEtails of both faces are depicted as is the zigzag trim on man's parka.
Fighting Polar Bears
Light grey green stone sculpture of two upright polar bears fighting. Bears are carved as part of the base and are smoothly finished, whereas the base is left rough.
Two Men Wrestling
Light grey-green grainy stone with dark grey veins. Two men wrestling. Contrasted areas of roughly and smoothly finished stone.
Mother and Child
Figures and base carved from one piece of green stone. Mother and child standing side by side holding hands. Smoothly polished stone except certain areas which are finished roughly for contrast.
Head of Walrus
Light green stone walrus head with ivory tusks. Two small almond shaped eyes are incised. "Cheeks" are detailed with series of cross-hatched incised lines
Hunter in Kayak
Hunter in kayak with seal float, drum(?) and two implements. All pieces are ivory.
Polar Bear
Ivory polar bear standing upright showing teeth. Black colouring defines incised eyes, nostrils and claws. Bear is pegged to light green stone base.
Seal Hunter
Grey stone standing man with sinew line threaded through both hands and hole in base. Deep lines indicate folds in clothing. Incised oval eyes.
Kneeling Woman
Grey stone kneeling woman. Incised lines detail hair and amautee trim. Facial features are depicted with detailed almond-shaped eyes.
Woman Combing Her Hair
Grey stone. Kneeling woman with child on her back. Woman combs hair with one hand and holds child with the other.
Hunter Pulling in Walrus
Grey stone hunter and walrus are carved from two separate pieces of stone ( i.e. no base). Male is kneeling and has sinew line threaded through one hand. Only upper half of walrus body is depicted.
Hunter
Grey stone standing man, leaning forward. Faint incised lines depict narrow almond-shaped eyes and moustache. Heavier lines depict ears, hairline and details of clothing.
Stalking Hunter with Screen
Grey stone hunter stalking. Bearded man crawling anf holding rectangular screen in front of him. Screen has antler handle and is of green-grey stone.
Hunter and Seal
Grey stone sculpture of standing hunter holding seal at front as well as another seal attached to sealskin line over his back.
Woman and Child with Dog
Stone is light and dark grey striated. Seated mother with child in hood. Dog laying down beside her.
Woman
Green-grey stone with gold coloured deposits. Standing woman holding object across chest and carrying item in proper left hand.
Hunter and Walrus
Mottled grey-green stone miniature sculpture. Standing hunter hitting walrus on head with axe. Only head of walrus is depicted. Walrus has ivory tusks.
Man Skinning Seal
Miniature grey stone sculpture of man skinning seal. Man's face is detailed.
Hunter and Seal
Grey stone hunter and seal. Seal is carved as part of the base while kneeling hunter holding line is pegged to base.
Hunter Carving Seal
Grey stone. Hunter crouching over seal which he is carving. Ivory knife in proper right hand.
Woman with Child Sewing Kamik
Light grey stone. Woman with child in hood is seated and is sewing a kamik. Sinew thread attached to ivory needle is threaded through hole in kamik. 'Zigzag' detailing along edge of base.
Dog Team
Light grey stone man seated on sled which is pulled by four dogs. Dogs all have skin harnesses which are attached to a line.
Man
Grey stone man sitting with one leg bent and the other leg extended forward, as if pulling something.
Bear at Seal Hole
Bear standing on base, at seal hole, with front paws raised as if to attack. Bear head has incised slit eyes, drilled nostrils, large mouth, and incised lines to depict whiskers. Only snout of seal is visible through "hole" on base.
Grandmother's String Game
Sculpture depicts an old woman, with tattoos, packing her grandchild who is interfering with her string game in an attempt to get her attention. Dark green stone. Woman has ivory inlaid teeth, fingernails, and eyes (with black plastic ? centres). Child has ivory inlaid eyes (with black plastic ? centres), teeth and fingernails on left hand.
Spirits
Bird-like forms are created from the pelvic bone of a caribou and create a totemic composition, punctuated by delicate beaks and claws. Three faces, each with claw beaks and eyes of horn or claw. Top bird is pegged on. Entire piece is pegged to two bone bases. Lower face is accentuated with hair.
Woman Scraping Skin
Light green mottled stone. Kneeling woman, with ulu in hand, scraping a skin. Gold/brown deposits along left side of skin, at front.
Walrus Shaman in Seance
Standing figure with human body and walrus head, including inset antler tusks. Antler wand in right hand. Strong diagonals give movement to this piece.
Owl
Light green stone. Standing bird with wings stretched outward and upward, forming a circular shape above the bird's body.
Child
Ivory standing figure (child). Black colouring represents hair, facial features, hands, boots, and laces. Red colouring is added to neck and bottom edges of parka.
Head and Spirit
Human head with smaller head above it facing backward (usually a shaman's helping spirit). Clay was built up using coil method, therefore sculpture is hollow. Intermittent metallic deposits in clay.
Eagle Shaman
Light green stone. Elongated human head with eagle head above it and claw at back. Eagle portion has deeply incised U marks overall.
Nuliajuk
Dark green stone figure with human head, front paws, and a spiny fish-like body.
Walrus Skull with Animals
Caribou skull with various ivory animals inserted in areas as follows- 2 bears in cavities, 2 walruses on top, smaller bear, walrus and fish along back
Bird Shaman
Dark green stone figure with bird's head, long arms and large feet (paws). Head is covered with incised dot decoration. All of body except for feet and arms is covered with deeply incised lines.
Bird and Skull
Whalebone base. Ivory bird with black inlay looks down at ivory human skull
Heads
Light grey stone rectangular "block"-like composition consisting of a group of squares, each of which has a face depicted. Stone is roughly finished. Faces are defined only by drilled circle eyes and mouth.
Owl and Young
Composition in green/brown mottled stone of two owl heads, in relief, one above the other. Heads appear to be placed on "legs" which extend to a base. Pupils of eyes on each face are of a different stone (unpolished).
Inuruutuq (Shamanic Transformation)
The sculpture is a spirit totem composition consisting of two faces with protruding appendages. The piece is comprised of three parts, as follows. 1 - A complete set of muskox horns, acting as a base, is supported by an antler peg at each side, and by a third larger piece of antler which props the horns from the centre back. The muskox horns have facial features added - stone eyes with ivory centres, 4 ivory teeth suspended from the horn with sinew, and a piece of whalebone with several cuts depicting teeth which forms the lower portion of the mouth. 2 - A flat, walrus-like face of whalebone is supported by two tusks which are inserted into drill holes in the muskox horn. Eyes, nostrils and teeth are depicted by carved areas in the whalebone. 3 - A set of caribou antler is also set into drill holes in the top of the muskox horn. The antlers are placed in such a way that they reach upward but also outward and around the heads.
Bear Shaman Drum Dancer
Standing figure in transformation with paw-like hands and feet, and animal like face with pushed in nose and large circular mouth. Figure is of dark green stone and holds antler drum. Open parka hood at back takes form of a kudlik (oil lamp).
Nuliayuk
Dark green stone figure with fish-like body, two front "paws" and human-like head. Face is detailed with drilled eyes and nostrils and broad mouth. Hair is depicted on back of head by series of tiny dots.
Saving Falling Man
Composition of bones (4 pieces?) which depicts children playing. Bones are joined in such a way that joins are difficult to see. The children are depicted in playful motion with curved legs and reaching arms with mitt-like hands. Each face has incised diagonal eyes and two incised nostril holes, upper child is sticking tongue out, lower child has partially open mouth with teeth visible.
Composition with Heads and Animals
Small composition with heads and animals. Seal head at one end, two heads at opposite end (seal and dog?). Seal body wraps around to underside of composition. Three human heads-one on top, others at each side.
Bear Shaman Drum Dancer
Dark green stone figure with bear-like head standing upright on base. Figure holds ivory drum and beater. Eyes are inset ivory with black inlay centres.
Bear Shamans
Three ivory bear/shaman figures pegged to an antler cross-section base. From left to right the figures are: 1-animal on all fours with a bear head and a human head, 2-upright walking bear, 3-small sitting bear . Black colouring in eyes of bears
Fox Shaman
Ivory fox shaman on whalebone base (attached with peg on one foot). Figure stands on four feet, has fox-like body roughly finished to depict fur, and human-like head with large nostrils and drooping eyes.
Women and Children
Light grey-green stone composition of eight women, sitting side by side in a row, each of whom is holding a child.
Polar Bear
Dark grey polished stone sculpture depicting bear in a somewhat abstract/ geometric manner. Bear is standing upright on hind legs and has only minimal detail - incised lines to indicate claws as well as markings on head. Area of stone is completely carved through, leaving circular opening at side of bear
Heads with Bear Spirits
Polished dark grey stonw composition of two human heads with bear spirits. Roughly finished base extends upward then splits to form two bear heads. One human head at ech side of base.
Bear Shaman Drum Dancer
Ivory bear/shaman drum dancer on antler cross section base. Figure is a small bear, standing upright, wearing parka and holding a drum and a beater. Black colouring to eyes and nose.
Caribou/Shaman
Transformation piece of grey stone. Caribou head, with bulbous eyes, on back of which there is a male face. Antlers are inserted, with wooden pegs into drill holes on top of head.
Two Women Stretching Sealskin
Dark stone sculpture of two women standing, holding frame on which skin in being stretched. Sealskin lacing holds skin. Women's faces are finely detailed
Mother and Children
Light grey stone composition of mother and three children. Carving is somewhat abstract with four heads emerging from an upright flat piece of stone.
Human Figure
Small grey stone carving of a human figure which is composed of four oval forms atop eachother. Face has incised slit eyes and mouth, and protruding rectangular nose.
Head of a Man Smoking a Cigarette
Oval green stone head of a man with piece of sealskin adhered as a moustache and wooden cigarette inserted in drill hole in mouth. Deeply incised oval shaped eyes. String threaded through holes on rev. for hanging.
Engraved Tusk on Walrus
Engraved ivory tusk pegged to head of green stone walrus. Tusk is engraved and coloured in black with scenes depicting hunting and fishing. Pointed extremity of tusk is carved in a spiral fashion, with the tip being a head of a fish. Other end has green stone head of a dog(?) glued to it - red colouring to dog's face. Walrus is green stone with an ivory tusk.
Mother and Child
Blackened grey stone carving of mother with child on her back. Both faces have narrow incised eyes and mouth.
Hunter
Dark grey-green stone carving of kneeling hunter with bone implement on sealskin line which is threaded through drill holes in each hand. Man's face is detailed with incised oval eyes with pupils indicated, sharp triangular nose and fine slit mouth.
Shaman's Head with Bird Spirit
Green-brown stone human head with bird on forehead. Face has incised outline of almond-shaped eyes, pupils and centres. Bird also has incised outline of eyes and centres. String threaded through holes on rev. for hanging.
Man Looking through Telescope
Green/grey stone with brownish areas, esp. on back. Standing man looking through telescope.
Seal
Whalebone carving of a seal with most porous area being along proper left side of body, esp. flipper.
Bird on Rock with Fish
Grey stone carving of a bird, perched on a rock, with a small fish on the rock in front. Incised lines add detail to bird's wings as well as to fish. Bird and fish are blackened and smoothly finished.
Duck
Grey stone carving of a duck standing on a base. Bird is blackened and base is left lighter, except of duck's feet which are outlined on base. Faint incised lines depict almond shaped eyes and wing feathers.
Seal on a Rock
Grey stone carving of a seal laying on a rock with head held up. Seal is darkened and rock base is left light.
Otter
Grey green stone carving of an otter perched on a rock. Lightly incised oval eyes and 'whiskers'. Otter is darkened and rock is left light.
Owl - Two Views
Grey green stone carving depicting two owls in relief, one on each side of the carving. One side is a front view of owl with wings outstretched. Other is side view of owl with wings outstretched. Drill hole through side of carving - for price tag. Bottom of both sides of carving is worked with tool to achieve rough finish - series of V's.
Hawk
Carving of a hawk in light grey stone with areas of brown mottling, especially along back of bird. Hawk is perched on a base and is looking downward. Claws are detailed on base.
Seal Standing on Tail
Grey stone carving of a seal which is perched upright on its tail and has flippers together at front of body.
Snowy Owl
White quartzite carving of an owl. Dark deposits in stone at lower front of carving. Bird is standing with head turned. Round incised eyes.
Owl
Smoothly finished grey stone carving of a standing owl with head turned to side. Incised features of round eyes with centres and beak.
Seal
Smoothly polished grey-green stone carving of a seal. Only details are incised "x"s along edge of tail and flippers as well as incised rectangular shaped eyes and lines of whiskers.
Walrus
Carving of a walrus of dark grey stone with brown deposits. Walrus has head held upright and facial features indicated with incised lines.
Arctic Char
Grey-green stone carving of an arctic char 'diving' - head is on base while tail is at top. Series of dots along each side of body. Incised lines along tail and fins.
Bear Shaman Drum Dancing
Dark green stone sculpture of bear/shaman figure which has jagged edges and is incised overall with V shapes. Figure holds light green stone drum, incised with caribou image, in one hand and wooden beater in other.
Polar Bear
Green stone with black striations - smoothly finished. Polar bear head and forepaws only.
Polar Bear
Sculpture of a bear done in green mottled stone with deposits of multiple colours.
Mother and Child/Man
A whalebone vertebrae (?) with faces carved in relief on each side - mother and child on one side, man on the other.
Hunter with Seal
Solid depiction of standing hunter carrying seal on his back. Small incised details on each face. Fold lines of man's clothing indicated.
Nuliayuk
Light grey-beige stone carving of figure with roundish form. Right arm is raised. Human head has drill hole eyes and nostrils.
Woman
Green-grey mottled stone standing woman - somewhat elongated with lines of amautee clearly indicated.
Walrus
Walrus of dark stone has large rounded body with relatively small head and long tusks. Small incised eyes and nostrils. Whiskers are indicated by incised details as are flippers.
Shaman and Helping Spirits
Composition consists of a whalebone vertebrae into which numerous faces have been carved. Areas of the whalebone are carved through the porous outer surface to the more solid layer below. The front (concave) side has a human face at the top centre and several smaller animal heads throughout. The uppermost extremities are owl faces on the front and paws on the reverse. The back has a central bird/human head above which are throat singers, also several smaller faces. Ivory is used for eyes on several of the faces, and as teeth on lower central figure at front.
Mask
Raku ceramic mask has whale nose, with tail lifted off forehead and seal on fluke of whale. Mouth is depicted by an opening through the ceramic which is ringed with teeth in the shape of whale flukes. A ceramic seal is trapped between these teeth and red felt which lines the mouth. Eyes are not clearly depicted, but suggested by contouring of ceramic. Mask is finished in a crackled manner which could represent wrinkles of a face. Hole at each upper edge for hanging.
Spirit Head
Composition created by using a whalebone vertebrae as a spirit head. Head is placed on antler peg legs and feet. Five tufts of fur along top of head, inset black eyes, and eight ivory teeth. Top centre of vertebrae is carved to depict a small animal head.
Ptarmigan Story
Grey stone sculpture depicting two birds placed atop a pair of human legs. There is open space between the legs as well as a face carved into the side of one leg. (see NAR)
Wounded Shaman
Small grey stone carving of a shaman with an ivory knife in his back. Shaman is depicted as half-human/half-skeleton, with visible spine, four different 'legs', and large hollowed out eyes.
Totem
The artist has made an unusual attempt to frame the ivory totem with a contrasting black base and strips of baleen. A piece of black stone 'caps' the design of the ivory (i.e. hair of the head at top). There is an upward movement of the corkscrew grain of the ivory which takes the eye from the solid muskox 'base', to a small family of man, woman and child. In a humourous touch, the child has to stretch up his arms to help the adults support the next level of two narwhals and two long-necked geese. Above that is a bear which holds in place the pieces of baleen and supports a seal with its prey, a fish carved on its back. The totem is topped by a Janus-like double human head. A blackened whalebone bird base supports the ivory carving.
Face
This tiny carving features a face framed by the fur trim of a parka. The weathered face features a prominent nose with flaring nostrils, a grimacing mouth inset with tiny, individually rendered teeth, and expressive almond shaped eyes. The whole interior surface of the carving has been incised with tiny lines which simulate wrinkles, fur trim, and fringed hair. Face is pegged to grey stone triangular shaped base.
Nuliayuk’s Bird Husband
This carving depicts a shaman who has taken on the guise of a bird. The bird portion consists of spread wings and a smooth fan-like tail which is devoid of all reference to plumage. The bird-head features a sharp, slightly open beak, and intense eyes inset with ivory and baleen. The human elements consist of outstretched arms and powerful, beautifully rendered hands which clutch a bow and arrow. The figure is wearing parka, kamiks and leggings. The human legs are splayed, as if riding atop the bird. The figure is supported on a strong metal rod, and is tilted at a slight angle, giving the impression of flight. The rod is inserted into a smooth charcoal grey stone rounded base.
Nuliayuk
Nuliajuk lies across a base in which texture has been obtained by a series of tiny etched-in white lines which contrast with the blackness of the subject. Unbraided hair flows behind her back. An ivory comb is grasped in her flipper/hand. Face has an evil, almost diabolical expression, with beady inset eyes, flared nostrils and large mouth. She is wearing an amautik, but holds no child within it. The figure's body ends in a fish-tail.
Test of Strength
Dark grey stone carving of two figures, seated facing eachother, feet to feet, pulling object which tests strength.
Worm
The upward curve of the dappled back of this slender worm is accented by the "legs" which form a textured ridge along the bottom of the worm's belly. Huge black, insect-like eyes of baleen, and a pointed inserted snout look upward, while at the opposite end of the body, the tail is forked into two pointed sections.
Man/Bird
This shamanic piece depicts a hunter transforming into a bird of prey. The long, solemn face features haunting baleen eyes. Incised lines on the face, as well as the bird body, give the impression of feathers, as does the finely rendered tail. Its human hands clutch a knife and a harpoon.
Dancing Bear
The natural shape of the antler accomodates this vibrant, playful piece. The forepaws and heads of the bear are flayed upward, establishing the bear's exhuberance. Contrasting with the flowing lines of the curving upper limbs are the human-like hind quarters, which are firmly set upon a narrow antler base. The bear's head features drilled-in eyes, which have been inserted with baleen, while the mouth has been delicately carved, exposing sharp, tiny teeth. The upper paws have comb-like claws, while the bottom set are crudely club-like. The antler is naturally stained giving the bear a more realistic appearance.
Man/Whale
This innovative and somewhat humorous piece ingeniously makes use of the natural shape of the caribou antler. Viewed from a frontal position, a human head has been split open to reveal a gaping pair of whale jaws, complete with a set of exquisitely carved teeth. An astonished look is apparent on the human's finely rendered face, perhaps in realization that his forehead has been permanently altered. In profile the whale is more apparent, noticibly smiling, perhaps in amusement of the whole affair. The whale's body arches upward and ends in a cap-like tail. An incised broken line divides the two disparate elements of whale and human. Baleen is used to accent the eyes of both creatures.
Bear
This slender, elongated bear seems to be jumping upward, head stretching towards an unknown destination. The wonderfully carved ears and paws contrast with the simple drilled holes of the eyes and nostrils. The antler is naturally mottled, giving the bear realistic colouring.
Human Figure
This simply rendered piece is reminisent of a wooden puppet or of a miniature artist's figure, especially because of its moveable arms. The elongated face features baleen dots for eyes, and has a rather long chin. The compact trunk and arms of the figure seem out of proportion to the long, thin legs, which are bent at the knees. The figure has a rather strange otherworldly look.
Bird/Seal
This amorphic/shamanic sculpture is composed of smooth, rounded curves which give the creature a flowing, graceful appearance. The bird-like head features a gaping beak and almond shaped eyes. The elevated wing of the bird is transforming into a fin, while the body and tail are reminiscent of a seal's.
Spirit
This unusual shaped carving illustrates a shamanic theme in which a minimal amount of carving has been done. The majority of the sculpture is framed by a cap-like ridge which retains the natural texture of the bone within. A crudely rendered face has been attempted, with the main focal point being the felt pen accented eyes, the rest of the facial features blend with the shape of the bone. A motif of felt pen dots are evident on the "tail" and "ears" of the creature.
Woman's Face
This simple carving is done in relief form and features a woman's monumental head supported by a tiny, smooth body. The mask-like facial features are accented by the mesh like tattoos which criss-cross the chin, and the V-shaped atttoos which fan out from her cheeks and forehead.
Bear
This exquisitely carved bear paradoxically has a graceful yet heavy-set appearance. The solid, compact body of the bear is almost oval shaped, with the exception of the neck and head which is stretched out at a 45 degree angle. The bear's head features finely rendered ears, open mouth, moustache-like nostrils, and almond shaped eyes. Three of the firmly set paws have claw-like detailing , while the right front paw is posed in mid-stride.
Doll
Doll has wooden head with graphite markings. Clothing is very detailed-duffle parka with beadwork and teeth at ends of hanging strands of beads. Dark thread is hair, braided and sewn to cloth covering on head. Kamiks are sealskin with purchased floral trim and embroidery thread decoration. Baby is tucked into amautik, has cloth head with stitched facial features and plastic wrapped body.
Shaman/Sculpin
This carving from pink-hued stone with flecks of gold depicts a shaman transforming into a sculpin fish. The human head has shamanic, tusk-like teeth which jut outward from a large, meaty face with prominent nose and brows. His club like limbs are in a state of flux, taking on the qualities of a sea creature. The large, smooth body ends in a fish/sculpin head which is facing out towards the back of the human.
Man Bending Wood
Grey stone carving of a man hunched over pulling an object (bending wood?). The sculpture is curvilinear and makes use of negative space.
Hunter
Dark grey stone with vertical striations. Standing figure with twisted face, one ear and pointed head. Series of incised circle and dots around bottom of parka and bottom of sleeves. Antler spear inset into drill hole in proper right hand.
Hunter and Walrus
Light green grey striated stone. Hunter astride walrus holding its head (skinning?). Two inset ivory tusks.
Hunter and Seal
Grey stone carving of standing man with seal head emerging from base below him. Figure and base are carved from two separate pieces of stone and glued (?) together.
Mother and Child
Grey stone carving of mother and child. Woman has pulled both arms out of amautee.
Inuit Clothing
Walrus tusk is engraved, detailed with black colouring and inserted into square green stone base. Engraved images are of figures with detailed descriptions of their clothing.
Inuit Clothing
Walrus tusk is engraved, detailed with black colouring and inserted into square green stone base. Engraved images are of figures with detailed descriptions of their clothing.
Seal/Man Story
Ivory tusk is carved with series of figures (see NAR) and pegged to stone base.
Man Cleaning Fish
Smoothly finished green stone carving of kneeling man cleaning a fish. Base has textured finish.
Hooded Head of Woman
Grey stone block-like carving on which the only incised detail is that of a face at one extremity. The stone protrudes above the face, suggesting a hood.
Figure
Grey/green stone carving with incised angular facial features at one extremity. Round protrusion in stone to lower right of face.
Caribou
Ivory deer is finished with a textured surface and has black colouring to define hooves and face. Deer has inset ivory antlers and is pegged to ivory base with metal pegs.
Kneeling Woman
Grey/green stone carving of woman kneeling with hands tucked into sleeves in front of her. Incised lines detail trim of her clothing.
Man with Seal
Two separate small ivory carvings. One is of a standing man with red and black colouring in incised areas of clothing and graphite (?) detail to facial features. Other component is an ivory seal with incised details accentuated with black colouring.
Polar Bear
Grey/green stone carving of a bear with red colouring detailing eyes, nostrils, mouth and tail.
Fish
Grey stone carving of a fish on a base. Fish and portion of base are smoothly finished, upper portion of base is left a dull finish.
Child with Ball
Grey/green stone carving of a seated child, with legs outstretched in front, holding a ball on lap. Facial features are carved and eyes are detailed with black colouring.
Oldsquaw Duck
Stone carving depicting a duck with textured surface overall - u-shaped incised marks on upper portion and roughened surface on underside.
Monkey
Dark grey/green polished stone carving of a monkey. Surface is incised with series of lines to depict fur. Animal is standing with object protruding upward from base in front.
Walrus
Small grey/green stone carving of a walrus with front flippers propped up as if emerging from water. Incised details on face and flippers.
Bird
Blackened stone carving of a bird standing on a base with head held low and wings slightly spread. Incised u-marks overall to depict feathers.
Hunter in Kayak with Beluga Whale
Ivory man in kayak, holding float attached to harpoon with beluga, at end of harpoon line, diving into water. Water is depicted by green stone.
Man with Fish
Smoothly finished dark grey stone carving of standing man holding a fish on a sinew line which is wrapped around an ivory peg.
Snow Bunting
Standing snow bunting on base. Surface of bird is covered with series of incised u-marks representing feathers. Bird's claws are visible on base.
Landscape with Bear and Birds
Grey stone carved base, depicting landscape, to which are pegged ivory bear and two birds.
Landscape with Man, Dog and Beluga Whale
Carved stone base, depicting landscape, to which are pegged ivory man, dog and beluga whale.
Bear Paw with Face
Dark grey stone carving of bear paw which is roughly finished to represent fur. Human head is carved into edge of paw with fur surrounding face like a hood. A second face with large eyes having inset antler centres, large nostrils, and mouth is carved on one side of the 'paw'. A smoothly finished claw (?) extends from the bottom edge of the carving.
Child with Club Foot
Mottled green/black stone carving which has a base in the shpae of a kamik from which a standing human figure appears to emerge. Figure has proper right leg lifted and arms extended backward. Facial features and hair are carved and eyes are inset antler (?). Prominent white vein through body.
Haqalaqtuaqjuq (Man Wearing Snow Goggles)
Dark grey stone carving of standing shaman figure. Figure has antler goggles pegged to face, 6 inset antler teeth, and large circular carved eyes, nostrils and ears. Shaman holds head in proper right hand.ç
Shaman Bird
Grey mottled stone carving of figure which has human head and bird-like body. Inset antler eyes and tusks.ç
Standing Figure
Carving of roughly finished stone, with areas of granular surface, depicting standing figure. Figure has round head with narrow angular facial features Arms are proprtionately small and body is long.
Walrus
Light grey stone carving of walrus. Folds of skin depicted around neck. Inset ivory tusks.
Man defecating
Grey polished stone carving of kneeling man, with buttocks exposed, defecating
Two Owls
Grey stone carving of two owls which meet at the centre, forming a V-shape. Only incised details is of eyes and mouth on each bird.
Head of Man
Seated Man
Ceramic piece with mottled appearance (black paint?). Seated man with head turned slightly. Incised marks depict facial features and boot laces.
Qulliq
Qulliq and Two Hanging Pots
Reclining Man Reading a Book
Dark grey stone carving of reclining man reading a book. Incised lines detail facial features and trim of clothing and footwear. Roughly finished, with tool marks visible.
Muskrat
Man and Animals in Umiak
Man Pulling Seal
Figure of man is carved from grey-green mottled stone with many veins. Figure is pegged to stone base. Sealskin line, held by man, extends to grey stone seal.
Female Caribou Shaman
Figure is of heavy form with appendage protruding at front. Face has small drill hole eyes and small inset ivory tusks. Smoothly finished light and dark green mottled stone.
Taleelayuk
Taleelayuk figure, of dark and light green mottled stone, has human head and arms with fish-like body.
Woman and Bird
Dark green/black stone rounded carving of figure which appears to be croucing and holding bird.
Taleelayuk and Seal
Grey stone carving of Taleelayuk riding seal. Fins are depicted by deeply carved lines. Figure is pegged to stone base with antler peg.
Woman Riding Fish
Grey stone carving of woman astride an elongated fish. Incised lines detail facial features of both and clothing of woman.
Man with Spear and Knife
Stone carving of standing man holding wooden spear, with ivory tip, in right hand and ivory knife in left. Incised areas detail hair, face and clothing.
Woman
Light grey stone carving of setaed woman with hands and legs crossed in front of her. Fine carving details hair, eyes and mouth.
Woman
Smoothly finished green stone carving of female figure whose arms and legs appear animal-like.
Hunter with Spear
Stone carving of standing man with ivory spear in upraised right hand. Soap inlay details clothing.
Man and Walrus
Grey stone carving of man, with outstretched arms and legs, pegged to grey stone carving of walrus.
Woman
Green stone carving of standing woman. Prominent vertical vein running through carving.
Kneeling Woman
Dark grey stone carving of kneeling woman. Stone has prominent white vertical vein.
Man with Spear
Green/grey stone carving of man with ivory spear in upraised proper right hand.
Man with Spear
Bright green/black mottled stone carving of standing man with ivory spear in upraised right hand. Coiled thread, attached to spear, is held in left hand. Black colouring applied to ivory inset face and to hood around face.
Man Pulling Line
Dark green stone carving of standing figure on base. Proper right arm is held at front, the other arm at back. Several prominent veins in stone.
Man
Stone carving of standing man is roughly finished with tool marks visible. Incised angular facial features.
Man with Face on Back
Carving of standing man with a second face carved onto back. Grey stone with intermittent abrasions overall.
Winged Shaman Drum Dancer
Figure is of whalebone, has antler wings pegged onto back and holds a whalebone drum and antler beater. Form/flaws to whalebone are used to depict skeletal features on figure's body. Figure is pegged to walrus-head-shaped stone base. Figure has inset stone eyes and antler tongue.
Hidden Spirit
Italian crystal alabaster carving of mask-like face with bird curving around it at top and left sides. Base is also of Italian crystal alabaster and is carved with four lines which suggest claws.
Battling Shamans
Sculpture consisting of two pieces: a stone base and an anthropomorphic, two-headed figure of whalebone joined to base with a dowel of whalebone. One of the heads of the figure is two-sided. The ‘feet' are tail-like. Base: The base is made from dark soapstone that is polished except for the area at the top where the dowel is inserted. This area is carved and has a rough surface. There is one prominent natural crack in the stone. This crack is not in danger of opening. There are eleven localized small abrasions around the polished area. The stone is clean. Figure: The figure is carved from a solid piece of whalebone. There is circular sectioned whalebone dowel that fits into a hol on the underside of the base. The heads on the figure have eyes made of inserts of black soapstone and bone pupils. The Janus-faced head has pupil of black soapstone and has t three bone teeth in its mouth. All of the attached parts of stone and bone are securely attached. There is nothing loose. The distal end of the dowel that fits into the base was formerly glued and has traces of glue on the end. The distal end has been slightly compressed by insertion into the stone base. There are a few small chunks missing from the end. The bone used in the figures had cracks before carving and these were filled with a mixture of ground stone and glue. This material is flush with the outside of the carving except for a small area with it being extruded from the crack. Conservation Recommendations: This piece should be stored in the main vault as the humidity control in this area is superior to that in the Inuit Vault. The whalebone is subject to further cracking as well as the expansion of the filled cracks. This piece should always be displayed in a humidity controlled case.
Nanaunguaq (Old Lady Who Turned Into A Polar Bear)
Stone figure of standing woman with an implement in each hand. Antler figure of bear, which is very thin, and has open mouth exposing jagged teeth . Bear grabs onto woman's arm with mouth. (see NAR)
Amayuqyuq and Qallupilluq
Two standing whalebone figures - one holds mask and one holds hook on a line. Both have frightening appearance with large inset antler eyes and inset antler teeth. Foot of large figure is antler (see NAR).
Shaman with Earrings
Shaman is carved from a hollow piece of antler which has varying tones of cream, beige, grey, orange. Detailed carving to surface overall: shaman's facial features, animal claws around neck of shaman, hands at front centre, ulu at bottom centre, two small drumming figures - one at each side of bottom edge. One earring at each side - each is a miniature carving of a standing figure suspended from a commercial metal hook.
Shaman Drum Dancer
Jawbone carved to depict head and upper body of shaman, lower body splits into two flat 'legs'. Carved in relief on one leg is an igloo above a bear, on the other is an igloo above a muskox. Finely detailed carving overall. Shaman holds a beater and a drum.
Aura
Grey stone mask surmounted by small stylized owl mask. Large mask is pegged to steel circle which frames the piece. (see NAR)
Airplane
Composition consisting of figure pegged to airplane which is pegged to igloo. (see Narrative field)
Birds and Seals
Two birds and eight seals pegged to flat bone base. Animals are all of light grey/green stone and have incised features.
Woman Buried in Snow
Polar Bear (abstract)
Green stone elongated polar bear with incised eyes, mouth and ears. Appearance of swimming, legs are rounded and extend back.
Flying Shaman
Upper torso of ivory figure with arms outstretched, mouth open, emerges from whalebone, cylindrical with two horizontals extending, two verticals attaching to base. Sits on black stone base. Head (mask) with holes for eyes, mouth, and two nostrils. Incised eyebrows, beard, tattoos (marks on face) situated at top of whale bone over figure.
Mother and Child
Carving of a woman carrying a child on her back. Her left leg is in front of right, both knees bent, arms are vertical, short and straight. Incised eyes nostrils, mouth on mother and child.
Family Wearing Beads
Vertical column with carved heads. Colourful beads attached to string wrap around bottom and centre heads, more beads wrap around column between heads.
Three Figures With Beads
Three heads, one behind the other, tilted upwards in profile, beads wrapped around necks.
Seal with Beads
Seal carved on base, large round incised eyes, wears beaded blanket on back (beads on felt) which loops around neck.
Woman Wearing Beaded Amautik
Carving of a woman with rounded head on a rectangular base (body?). Beads wrap around her neck on green fabric. Beads in vertical lengths extend half way down body from neck on all four sides.
People
Faces carved in stone, at top, face at centre of carved circle (may be child in amautik carved on back of figure of one of the carved faces).
Faces
Carving of four faces with incised, U-shaped eyes and mouths. Curved arms are carved below faces.
Mother and Child
Carving of two figures, head of a mother tilted up, carving of child flows out of her back, left arm outstretched holding onto the mother. Elongated oval face with horizontal open mouth. Both heads turned to their left. Straight vertical arms.
Mother and Child
Carving of a mother carrying child, horizontal incised eyes, mother has long thin rectangular nose, arms are curved, right one is forward, left one is back. Gives the appearance of walking. Child’s head is at 90 degree angle directly behind mother’s at top of carving.
Mother with Twins
Three heads emerge from stone base of green, brown, blue (mottled) very smooth stone. Broad and flat, smaller one is long and oval, other is upside down to the other two. Features are carved.
Artist on Qamutiq Behind Dog Team
Figure with face, head pointing upwards sitting on a shed, legs outstretched, arms together across front. Two sled blades carved of stone linked together with sinew and a sealskin seat. Cross straps made of antler. Sled carries carving composed of four faces being pulled by two dogs (one with human face) and a bag containing bow and arrow.
Composition of Female Heads
Carving composed of six female heads, faces have deep incised eyes, long triangular noses, straight horizontal lips. Largest head is at lower left, one small one above, three more at right one below the other, sixth is on other side of head at top right.
Faces
Carving composed of four faces, three are carved on rounded areas of stone, fourth is carved at part of stone that angles away from the rounded area.
Bird
Black stone, rounded bird on base. Deep round incised eyes, sharp beak, open mouth that mirrors shape of beak above. Curved incised line running across front on bird’s body.
Face
Green stone. Flat carving of a face, close-set, shallow , round eyes, long vertical nose, no mouth, area on either side of nose at same depth as eyes.
Seal
Black stone carved seal with very large round incised eyes, large broad horizontal mouth below, right paw is stretched forward.
Mother and Child
Grey stone with darker grey spots. Mother and child, head of mother is very large above child, both have round incised eyes and mouth.
Seal
Abstract carving of a seal, head up high, tail off ground. Long, thin vertical nose, eyes are slanted thin incisions, paws are suggested by incised line. Close to body where rests on ground.
Woman
Flat broad carving of a woman laying sideways. Her head is at the top of her torso, pointing upwards. Thick angled incised line between each arm and her torso. Horizontally diagonal line at waist.
Faces
Eight small faces carved into all sides of a large stone, incised horizontal eyes and mouths, long triangular noses. Almost a miniature representation of life-size carvings into a rockface.
Three Heads (Mother and Two Children)
Carving of three heads, largest one is carved from a separate piece and attached between the other two vertically, other two are carved from the same piece, faces point in opposite directions, broad rectangular noses, horizontal incised eyes and mouth.
Human Figure
Smooth, rounded black stone featureless figure composed of three portions: lower body, torso and head. At each side, deep angled incised lines delineate arms.
Inukshuk with Woman’s Face
Dark stone inukshuk in three portions with carved face of a woman at lower portion. Oval incised eyes with carved brow. Hairline is curved incised lines at the top of her head.
Mother and Child
Green stone. Two horizontal figures, smaller one above both arms visible, only right arm of larger figure is composed extending from ‘heavy’ rounded shoulder. Short, wide, round noses. Hands carved as rounded shapes, incised eyes, mouth, hairlines.
Three Figures
Three figures, two face one direction, one behind the other, the third faces the opposite direction, feet off ground, right arm outstretched, (perhaps being carried over shoulder by larger of other two figures?). This larger figure also has his right arm outstretched to smaller figure in front, incised lines indicate legs, eyes, mouth (delineations between figures).
Three Faces
Large smooth green stone carving of three heads, one on top of the other (largest at bottom, smallest at top). Faces also carved at rear of bottom, all have oval open mouths, straight, heavy horizontal brows, rounded rectangular noses. Totemic.
Mother and Child
Mother and child carved faintly into oval stone. Mother’s arms come together across her front, the baby is in an amautik on her back.
Woman
Carved figure with round incised eyes, long rectangular nose, indented carved cheeks, back extends to a point at same height as head, holes through hands at front of body, space between feet is U-shaped.
Mother with Two Children
Black stone carving of mother holding two children. Children’s faces point to each other, fingers are incised lines. Heavy shoulders, one higher than the other.
Man’s Face
Brown-grey stone mask on stand, rests at an angle. Eyes are carved as round holes through the stone, eyebrows are incised, nose elongated and the mouth is carved open.
Head
Carved head, oval eyes, smiling mouth. Antler is porous above hairline and at chin. Carved border around head extends into animal with black eyes.
Human Figure
Human figure between two symmetrical sides of whale bone. Head composes most of the figure, two feet below.
Two Bears on Base
Two polar bears, on hind legs with heads up and front paws outstretched. Black eyes.
Whale Swimming Through Seaweed
Whale swimming amid four large ‘stalks’ of seaweed. On antler base, seaweed of smooth stone has scalloped edges, shades of green, some curved suggesting movement. Whale is smooth with a rounded body, curves (suggesting movement), ‘heart’ shaped tail. Eyes are incised round circles, mouth is an incised line.
Bird with One Wing Outstretched
Dark green stone, bird standing with its right wing outstretched, other wing is carved close to its body, head pointed up. Round incised eyes and a sharp round beak.
Head with Multiple Faces
Large covered head, deep oval eyes with round carved pupil, round mouth and thin lips. Faces carved above nose at each ear, at back ,and at top of head.
Girl Positioning Picture
Standing figure leaning to her right with head tilted further right ,her left arm is at the front of her body, her right arm is down her side. Smooth black stone.
Polar Bear
Sitting polar bear with round black eyes, front paws are together, rear legs are carved close to body.
Narwhal with Two Tusks
Narwhal ‘fish’ with two tusks on wood support attached to whale bone base. Body is curved, antler on back is darker, oval incised eyes, fins are carved at side of fish.
Narwhal Attacked by Polar Bear
Narwhal with single tusk on antler base. Body curves to the right. Black inlaid eyes, right fin smaller than left. Polar bear outstretched with mouth and front paws attached to the left side of narwhal, between head and fin.
Double Faced Spirit
One side, face of spirit, round black inlay within round stone form, eyes, two horns curve backward, raised area form brow and nose, two holes for nostrils, raised cheeks and raised round mouth containing bird with elongated head, beak and open mouth, round black eyes at top of head. Share ears with holes at opening. Second side/face has same eyes. Forms a raised area curved open mouth, cheeks less prominent and not as raised, thinner brow, nose ridge, horns curve forward, two holes for nostrils
Car
Smooth black stone car, headlights in grey stone, four wheels are slightly different shape and size, ridge forms front and back bumper and side detail, long and sleek low hood.
Two Women Throat Singers
Miniature, two women facing one another, holding onto one another’s arms, mouths open, wear skins around waists that fall almost to their feet at their back.
Bird Perched on Stone Cairn
Series of rough stone square blocks stacked one on top of the other forming a ‘cairn.’ On large rectangular stone base. Abstract bird with antler support is at top of cairn, leans to one side.
Polar Bear
Smooth green stone polar bear, head in profile, turned to left, standing on hind legs, front paws straight against body, directly above legs, each paw has four claws.
Bird
Bird’s head with large round eyes. Two circles of brown inlay on each side of beak. Bird’s left eye contains soap.
Fish (Arctic Char)
Ivory fish on base, round red inlaid eyes and nostrils, gills are carved/incised at the back of the head, two fins on top of the body, five beneath.
Giant and Man
Seated giant, knees up, hooved feet, two braids come together as one down back, holes for nostrils and at centre of ears, head turned to right, oval eyes with lines extending out toward ears, arms held up holding a man whose right arm is raised.
Wolf Attacking Fish Spirit
Elongated wolf in running motion bites onto end of fish with round human-like head on base. Hind legs and long thick tail are stretched back, front legs touch back fin of fish, lines are carved into upper and lower side fins. Both creatures have black inlaid eyes, image is same on other side of carving.
Man in Parka
Smooth black stone. Upper torso and head, pointed hood at peak, arms are out at sides, ridge at waist, oval carved around head to form a parka hood.
Caribou Shaman
Long head, neck and ears curve perpendicular to body (90 degree angle between head and neck and rest of body), inset horns and ears, round black inlaid eyes, mouth open, holes for nostrils,base of figure dotted with shallow holes.
Beluga Whale with Bird
Long thin whale supported on oval base. Bird with wings outstretched is supported on whale’s body, towards tail.
Seal
Long flat seal with large round black inlaid eyes at top of head, angled upwards, two very shallow holes for nostrils, two front paws touch ground, scalloped edges, rear legs outstretched into space between legs in heart shape.
Seal/Human Spirit
One side of carving is a seal, its head turned to its right, round black inlaid eyes, body extends into human face, pointing in the opposite direction, round black inlaid eyes, raised nose, mouth carved open, ends turn up.
They are hunting caribou, camping overnight in a tent [in a rocky place]. The guns are held up by a rope
Two ivory guns, two abstract figures set within shelter roofed at an angle, wall behind them, open on other three sides.
A Man is Covering the Window
Crouching figure with head tilted up and arms outstretched to flat rectangular area before larger flat rectangular shape.
Whale, Bear, Human Composition
Whale with two fins above which the head of a bear emerges from whale’s body and points upwards in opposite direction to whale’s head. One fin at either side, four faces carved on whale’s body, two over head point in same direction as whale, two behind point in same direction as bear.
Hand
Hand with five fingers, slightly apart, line carved at wrist, curved lines at fingertips to form fingernails.
Homage to Tiktak
Figure with very large head in proportion to body, no forehead, long chin and head turned to right. Eyes carved as horizontal lines, straight mouth, two angled lines on each cheek. Legs and feet are apart, hands are together at the figure’s right side.
Two Figures with Stones
Two figures stand together on a whale bone base, arms and one foot touching, heads arched back so faces point skyward. Two stones rest on arms between them.
Insect
Insect with large wings pressed together (on back) eyes carved as large round circles, on each side of head ‘brow’ forms a “V” at point.
Otter with Bird
Otter with head raised and back straight having carved skin in a ‘rippled’ effect, laying over a bird on its back.
How the Raven Lost his Voice
Smooth stone. Figure within oval form with line down centre within larger oval form on which two ravens at each side perch behind figure’s head. Birds’ claws are incised on form at raised end.
Peregrine Falcon
Smooth black stone, falcon perched on stone with three long sharp claws on each ‘foot.’
Seated Man with Harpoon
Green stone. Seated figure with legs outstretched, right knee bent, left arm outstretched parallel to and over left leg, holding length of sealskin string, right arm at back close to ground holds another sealskin string.
Sedna - Sea Goddess
Green stone. Female figure with fish tail dotted with shallow holes. Long carved hair and breasts. She bends at the waist and so tail is angled (“L” shaped). Left arm down side, right arm across her front.
Mother and Child
Pale green stone. Upper portion of two figures, larger at left has arms around smaller. Both heads turned in same direction.
Bird
Pale green bird, thin and smooth on a low, small, darker green stone base. Wings outstretched, faint incised lines for round eyes and mouth, on back form, intricate pattern of feathers. Fine engraving on wings.
Man’s Face
Triangular shaped black stone. Man’s face with deep round holes within oval eyes. Series of short incised lines form eyebrows and moustache, “V” shape between eyebrows. Long deeper lines fill triangular shape outside man’s face.
Child in Cradle
Baby carved within a cradle, arms up around head, incised lines form clothing and detail. Cord forms loop attached to each end of the cradle.
Kamik with Head
Green stone head on antler support. Made of/in form of a foot at bottom - ridge at ‘knee.’
Crown
Crown with rounded edges at top. Front has eight round holds, three each side, two in centre on either side of a carved club shape. Single horizontal line at bottom. Two curved lines on left and right side.
Qauqyagyuk Iqayuqtia (Kiviuq and His Spirit Helpers)
Shaman with flaring nostrils and emotive mouth calling upon the assistance of his spirit helper who is shown on top of his head.
Grieving Woman
Smooth green stone figure of a grieving woman with her right arm raised to her forehead in a fist over her right eye. Her head is bowed. Her left hand rests at her left knee. She has long hair down her back to her waist. Her hair is of rougher texture with carved horizontal lines. Her right foot is in front of her left foot.
Building an Igloo
Stone sculpture featuring three figures building an igloo. One figure is inside the igloo, his face is lifted upward at the centre of the unfinished igloo, with one mittened hand positioning a block of snow. The body of the second figure is carved in relief, his front against the exterior of the igloo, with his back to the viewer. His arms are outstretched over the top of the igloo. A third figure is seated next to a sled on which lays a dead seal. A kayak is against one side of the igloo. The opening of the igloo is carved so that it is sheltered.
Mother and Two Children
Mother with two children - one being held, the other in the amautik
Kittigazuit
The sculpture, mounted on a Brazilian soapstone base, is made from an ancient piece of whalebone that was part of the skull of a bowhead whale . At the base of the carving, there are a number of human faces that have no eyes, symbolizing the people who died in the Kittigazuit flu epidemic in 1918. They are roughly carved inthe porous bone to give a sense of history - indicating that this happened a long time ago. There is an open space in the skull, signifying an empty land where people used to live. A woman’s amautik is empty of children, as the land is empty of people. The sculpture has animals clustered around it: loons, seals, ravens, bears. A raven’s head beside the full moon signifies that the animals continued on, unlike the people.
Legend of Man Rescuing Sea Spirit
Man rescuing a sea creature who is half-fish and half-human
Cribbage Board
Whale-like animal with seal perched on top. Head of whale is green stone, while the body and seal are ivory. The head is pegged into the body and the seal is pegged into the top of the whale.
Seal Fantasy
Base consists of two intertwined seals. An antler fits into the base. Pegged into the tip of each antler is a seal
Birds and Nests on Cliff
Numerous ivory birds with their eggs nesting on the side of a cliff
Haqalaqtuaqjuaq, the Man Who Could do Nothing Right
Man is holding a child while at the same time a bear is attacking the man from behind
Angakkuq Drinking
Shaman, executed as a devil-like figure, with a whale fluke hand, drinking from a bottle
Human Head
Whalebone sculpture of an elongated human head with carved eyes and open mouth. Protruding nose is smooth and square-ended, nostrils are carved. Right cheek and eyebrows are marked with carved circles. Surface is very porous.
Head of Shaman
Smooth, dark stone sculpture of an elongated head with flowing hair. Eyes and hair line are incised. Nose, chin and lips are carved. Protruding tongue.
Doll (Woman in Summer Caribou Amautik)
Doll wearing a parka and kamiks made from caribou skin. Her parka is decorated with green yarn. Her head is made from ivory with black colouring for the eyes and eyebrows.
Doll (Man in Seal skin Parka)
Doll wearing a parka made from sealskin, and kamiks made from caribou skin. His head is made from ivory with black colouring for the eyes and eyebrows.
Doll (Child in Snowsuit)
Doll wearing a parka made from rabbit fur, and kamiks made from caribou skin. Doll's head is made from ivory with black colouring for the eyes and eyebrows.
Hand Holding Siksik (ground squirrel)
A hand holding a siksik which stands upright on its hind legs
Fish, Man, and Bear
Fish with a man's head, and then a bear 'emerging' from its mouth. Face carved on top of stone base.
Goose Flying Over Man's Face
Goose in flight on vertical pole. A man's face is carved in the base the pole sits in.
Hunter Carrying Pack and Caribou
Hunter carrying a pack supported by his shoulders and head. Standing on the pack, is a caribou.
Game with Man Performing Gymnastics on High Bar ('alluniartaq')
Man, with a pipe in his mouth, holding on to a bar supported by two upright poles. The bar can be rotated by means of a handle at one end. Perched on the other end of the bar is a bird.
Adult and Child
Two Men Performing Gymnastics on "High Bar" (alluniartaq)
Two acrobats hang from a bar suspended over an antler base. Black inlaid eyes, nostrils.
Two Mothers Making Fire with Bow Drill
Two women working a bow drill to make a fire. Each woman carries a child on her back. One woman (a) holds twine in her hands, the twine loops around the bow drill (c). The other woman (b) faces her, holding the drill in her hands on a square piece of wood (d). A qulliq (e) sits nearby.
Woman Transforming into Bird
A kneeling woman transforming into a bird. Her hood is the bird's face and beak. There is a (tattooed) human face on her back, below the bird's head.
Puppet with Pull String
Puppet made from antler with a sinew pull string which, when pulled, moves the arms and legs.
Pipe with Face
A head with a hole extending through it from the top of the head to the nostrils.
Legend
A man lying on his back with his knees bent. A fish (equal size to the man) lies on a rock next to him. A bear sits on top of the fish, front leg with its elbow resting on the fish and its paw against its cheek (as if thoughtful).
Legend
Hunter Skinning Seal and Wife Scraping Skin
A hunter and his wife near a bed. A dead seal lies nearby.
Camp Scene
A camp scene with two seated women. One woman (b) holds a large fork in her right hand. A child stands next to a qulliq; there is a walrus head in front of the child.
Hunter
A standing hunter, holding a spear in his right hand and a sealskin cord in his left.
Heads of Mother and Child
Two faces, one above the other. Black inlaid eyes, open mouths.
Nesting Birds on Cliff
Two rows of ivory birds nesting on a (whalebone) cliff. On reverse, a carved face.
Mother Packing Infant and Holding Nude Boy
A mother packing an infant and holding a nude boy
Bee?
A mosquito or bee with black inset stripes on its back, white and grey inset eyes, a tuft of fur on its head, and a stinger and long antennae made of filament [?].
Face with Spirit
An elderly, wrinkled face with another face (spirit) in its open mouth.
Shaman Drum Dancer
A drum dancer (a) holding a drum (b) and drumstick (c) in each hand, with his hands crossed at the wrists. He is standing with his head thrown back, singing.
Mother and Child with Spirit
A seated woman holding a child in her arms; mother and child face in opposite directions. There is a face (spirit) at the child's back.
Old Qulliq Being Carried by a Woman
Body is made from a real qulliq (stone lamp). Qulliqs are heavy and were often abandoned. It presents a visual pun with the qulliq being carried by a woman - her body forming part of the former lamp.
Spirits of the Great Hunt
The principal figures in this sculpture are a shaman (or angakuq) with a drum, and a Thunderbird (tingmiukpak). The shaman beats his drum to induce a trance-like state. Within the chest of the Thunderbird is the shaman's apprentice in a semi-fetal position. Below these three figures are birds, sea mammals, bears, and a hunter wearing snow goggles. They represent the hunting life of the Arctic which is necessary for the survival of Inuit.
Spring Celebration
The following sculptural appliqués adorn the exterior of the sculpture: a fish; head and shoulders portrait of a man; large bird with outstretched winds; head and shoulders portrait of a woman. Seated around the top of the sculpture are four figures: two men and two woman. Each man holds a fish and each woman holds a baby.
Lost Souls
Heads of men, women and children together with those of various animals protruding out from a large, stone base
Orphaned
In the centre of this sculpture, a small child sits by himself like an embryo. On either side is a mother and father, recently deceased, their hands raised and clasped.
Things We Share
A man is on one side of this sculpture and a woman is on the other. Animals protrude around them in concentric circles: the birds, fish, seals, and bears
Into the Sunset
Group of humans in an umiak, or skin boat, with seals, birds and bears. At both the front and back of the boat are human and bird-like figures, one holding a disk and one a drum.
Silent Drum
Shaman buried with the accoutrements of his calling: drum and beater, medicine bags and talismans. He is fully dressed in his skin clothing, in a state of decay, skull and hands exposed.
First Flight
An Inuit shaman is performing a drum dance which will allow him and his young apprentice to engage in a spirit flight. They are helped in their travel by the shaman's raven helping spirit.
Bust of Woman
Hooded smiling woman. Inlaid ivory face; facial features in black colouring.
Cribbage Board with Otter
Cribbage board carved from ivory. Otter carved in high relief on top of narrow end. Playing surfaces on top and underside. Incised decoration (lined with black colouring); depicted on sides: igloo, dogsled, ice-fishing, hunter and harpoon, walrus, seal, flying geese; depicted on underside: caribou [?], flying geese, seal. Board is supported by four ivory pegs inserted in holes in underside. Components (a) and (b) are small pegs that insert in holes carved into the wide end of the board.
Cribbage Board
Cribbage board carved from ivory. Playing surface is incised and lined with black colouring. Narrow end is carved in a spiral; inserted in opposite end is a knob and spiralled ball handle. Board is supported by two ivory pegs inserted in holes in underside.
Legend of the Northern Lights
Three figures on stone base. One is whistling. Figure at centre lays face down on ground, covering head with arms. Third is having his head cut off by northern lights, formed by stone.
Human Head/Seal
Head of an Inuit shaman with a seal helping spirit in the typical position on the side of the head
Man in Kayak Pursuing Three Whales
An Inuit hunter in a kayak pursuing two Narwhals and one Beluga whale. A dead seal, attached to a harpoon by a length of sinew, rests on top of the kayak behind the hunter.
Nuliajuk
Two-Sided Stone Plaque with Head of Woman and Scene
On one side, a head and shoulders portrait of a woman, with large, almond-shaped eyes. On the other, a woman working on animal skins. On top of the sculpture are two seals.
Doll (Woman in Caribou Amautik)
A skin-clothed doll with an ivory face with black-coloured eyes
Drum Dance
Drum dance, consisting of 14 dancers, during which one of the dancers is shown transforming into her whale helping spirit.
Hunter with Bear
Hunter holding a spear in his left hand; a bear is spread-eagled on the hunter's back
Man Fishing with Jig
A short, stocky man with a large face and exaggerated features leaning sideways holding up a fishing line.
Head of Spirit
A small figure consisting mainly of a head with tiny arms and legs protruding from the face. The figure has a large nose, cylindrical teeth, and almond shaped eyes. The shaman figure also has two horns protruding from his forehead.
Bird Shaman
A figure with the body of a bird with etched feathers and an abstracted human head. The figure has a large mouth, nose, and ears but small eyes.
Man Astride Head
A man wearing a parka with a pointed hood is sitting astride a large head. Both figures have an expression of surprise and unhappiness.
Seal Shaman (Spirit?)
A figure with the body of a seal and a large abstracted human-like head. The face has a large upturned nose, almond eyes, a furrowed brow, and a frowning expression.
Bird Shaman
A figure of a bird dressed in heavy pants and a parka with wings up and its right foot on a platform.
Two Heads with Bird
A figure consisting of two heads and a bird. The head on the bottom is upside down. It has It has large slanted eyes and a small round mouth. The top figure has large slanted eyes and two large round nostrils. The figure’s feet surround the bottom head. The top figure’s left arm bends outwards and its hand rests on its knee. There is a bird attached to the top figure’s right side.
Man and Woman with Dog Building an Igloo
This scene is composed of three figures. On the left there is a dog sitting on a sled with his nose in the air. In the centre, there is a man inside an unfinished igloo. On the right there is a woman looking off into the distantce.
Head Eating Hand
A large human head with a full moustache, droopy eyes, and heavy brows with a human hand, facing palm up, sticking out of its mouth.
Head with Hand
An abstracted human face has a hand coming out the back of its head, the wrist of the hand attached to the back of the face. The face has large etched eyes, a tear drop nose, and a deeply frowning mouth.
Heads with Bird
A figure consisting of several faces and a bird all connected together from the backs of their heads.
Kayaker
A male figure sitting in a kayak with the paddle across his lap, spears attached to the sides of his boat, and game in the back of his boat.
Iqalunappaa, Half-Fish and Young
A depiction of the goddess Iqalunappa from Hudson’s Bay communities folklore. A mermaid figure is laying on its left side with its right arm bent so that its palm rests on the side of its head. The figure’s left arm is wrapped around an object, possibly the mermaid’s child.
Spirits
A fanciful figure consisting of two very mythical and imaginative forms. The larger figure has two large legs with big rounded toes, a bulbous stomach with what is possibly a mouth showing teeth, and a bulbous head with two almond shaped eyes and one small arm. The smaller figure is long and slender. Its face is situated at the bottom of its body and has a frowning mouth and two eyes which are not parallel to its mouth. The slender figure’s body forks at the top and its two appendages are resting near the other figure’s eyes.
Katyutayuuq ?
Possibly a depiction of the female spirit, Katyutyuuq, from the traditions of the eastern Hudson’s Bay Inuit communities. She has an enlarged, upwards facing head with exaggerated features attached to two small legs.
Story of Two Shamans, Aukkautik and Kumainnaq
A depiction of a story from the Kovik River region of Nunavik, Quebec about Aukkautik and Kumainnaq. Kumainnaq is bent over, laying stomach down on the ground. He looks limp and is not struggling. Aukkautik is supposed to hold a, now missing, knife in his right hand as he stabs Kumainnaq in the anus. Both figures are wearing heavy parkas, mittens, and kamiks (boots). Aukkautik became enraged and went on a killing spree after his son was accidentally killed while hunting. People in the area became so afraid of him that they moved away from the area, until another man killed Aukkautik.
Reclining Caribou
A caribou laying down, resting on folded front legs and bent hind legs. The caribou has large, multi-pronged antlers. It has wide eyes and an open mouth, showing its teeth. The antlers are white and made of antler. The body of the caribou is a beautiful, glossy, dark, stone. The figure’s eyes are white with black pupils.
Katyutayuuq and Young
A depiction of the female spirit from eastern Hudson’s Bay Inuit community folklore. She has a large face with exaggerated features. Her legs come out from under her hair on each side of her face. She has a smaller version of herself, possibly her child, sitting on the right side of her head. A smooth dark object sits on top of her head.
Spirit Head with One Large Ear
A head of a spirit with heavy bangs, a frowning mouth, an upturned nose, and two extraordinarily large ears, the left one much larger than the right.
Fantasy Bird Creature
A bird spirit laying on its left side. Its face is parallel to the ground and it looks toward the viewer. It has an owl-like shaped face and beak with human eyes. Its body is long and narrow, split horizontally and cut into seven sections by diagonal lines.
Spirits
This spirit figure has two sets of eyes, one on its body and the other on an appendage that curves upwards from its body toward the top of its head. It has an oblong mouth with swollen round lips which form a frown (similar to that of a clown’s mouth). It has one pointed appendage under its mouth and another flipper like appendage which comes from under its right eye. The stone is glossy with a dark gray hue.
Iqalunappaa, the Half-Fish with Fish
A depiction of the mermaid from Inuit folklore. A chubby Iqalunappaa sits hunched over and wraps her arms around a fish. Iqalunappa’s hair and eyes and the fish’s scales are all etched on the glossy dark gray stone.
Katyutayuuq ?
A depiction of the female spirit from eastern Hudson’s Bay Inuit community folklore. This figure is resting on her back, looking upward. She has a large head with narrow eyes and a small mouth with creases around her lips. She has large pig-like ears protruding horizontally from her head. She also had two large and straight legs with stem directly from under head.
Spirit
A fanciful spirit figure with two large almond shaped eyes clinging to the ground with its variously shaped limbs.
Woman Who Turned Into a Wolf
A depiction of the story, Amaruruuqtuq or The One Who Turned Into a Wolf.’ An old woman, Qisaruatsiaq often stole fish to eat and eventually became an outcast. While out one day she never returned and people went to look for her. They found her tracks in the snow and saw that she now had one boot print and one paw print. They knew that she had turned into a wolf. This figure has a wolf head, arms and left leg. She is wearing a heavy parka with a amusiq and a kamik on her right foot. She is eating her other boot which she is holding in her paws.
Qisaruatsiaq, the Woman who Turned into a Wolf [Amaruruuqtuq]
A depiction of the story, Amaruruuqtuq or ‘The One Who Turned Into a Wolf.’ An old woman, Qisaruatsiaq often stole fish to eat and eventually became an outcast. While out one day she never returned and people went to look for her. They found her tracks in the snow and saw that she now had one boot print and one paw print. They knew that she had turned into a wolf. This figure has a human head, left arm, and left leg while her right arm and leg are wolf. She is posed down on all fours and she is wearing her parka with amusiq and one kamik.
Eagle with Bird Prey
A dramatically posed eagle with its wings back and slightly open as if just landing. The eagle’s head is turned to its right with its beak open. Its talons are spread open as it grasps a dead bird in its right foot and holds onto the rock with its right.
Spirit
Figurine of a spirit figure carved in stone. The spirit has an oblong head with two human-like eyes which stick out from the sides of its head. Its mouth is open showing a top and bottom row of clenched square teeth. The figure has four legs which are all shaped differently. Its front legs or arms have crab-like claws for hands.
Seated Woman
A figurine carved from stone of a woman seated with her legs folded. The woman is short and very wide and she is wearing a hooded parka. Her arms are very short and do not reach past her waist. Her left leg is folded in front of her and her right leg is not visible. Her face is round with two small squinted eyes, a long flat nose, and a small closed mouth.
Heads of Two Shamans
An abstract composition carved in stone of two shaman figures. The upper figure consists of a head and torso and the bottom figure is only a head which rests under the upper figure’s torso. The top figure has one free arm and an appendage that curves down to the top of the bottom figure’s head. Both shamans have tusks.
Family
An abstract composition consisting of three heads protruding from a section of stone. The figures are plain and undifferentiated.
Composition of Heads
An abstract composition of six heads protruding from a central point. There are two larger faces which are posed back to back, possibly indicating the mother and father. There are also four smaller heads paired together and posed back to back indicating the children.
Caribou Reclining
A figurine of a caribou with small antlers, resting on its stomach with its legs folded beneath itself. The caribou is looking back over its shoulder.
Human Figure
A smooth and rounded stone with a human face with small features etched into its top.
Kneeling Mother Holding Child
A composition of a woman kneeling on the ground and holding an infant wrapped in a blanket in her arms.
Spirit Head [Shaman?]
A fanciful head of a spirit with large carved out nostrils, a drooping mouth with swollen lips, and shallow triangle shaped eyes.
Owl with Outstretched Wings
A figurine of an owl preparing to fly. The owl is leaning forward and has its wings stretched out behind itself. The figure has a large bulbous head with two tiny black inlay eyes.
Shaman Holding Knife
A small shaman figure with a large head and a small body. The figure seems to be kneeling on his right leg. He is holding a small antler knife in his right hand. His face is covered with tattoos which run from his cheeks up around his left eye. He had two small eyes, a large round nose, and a large open mouth with one row of teeth on the top.
Double Shaman's Head with Bird Spirit
A triangular shaped shaman head with two protruding arms. His right arm points upward while his left arm twists outward with an object in that hand. He had two very large, wide, round eyes, a flat triangular nose, and a frowning lipless mouth. There is the head of a bird coming out of the shaman’s side under his right arm.
Double Spirit
A figurine of a spirit with an oversized head. The spirit has two large teardrop shaped eyes with small pupils painted in white and black, a nose with two large carved out nostrils, and a gigantic mouth with big lips and its tongue sticking out. The figure has a very short right arm which is streched out and his hand is open with fingers curled over. The figure’s left arm is etched on his torso, folded across his body.
Spirit Head
A sculpture of a misshapen head with etched eyes with small pupils and etched eyelashes. The face has two very large, round, carved out nostrils and a long thing mouth. There are creases carved into the figure’s face between its eyes and on its right cheek. The stone is glossy with a green tint and the white veins and discolouration are visible, along with small cracks.
Heads with Bird
A sculpture composed of three attached heads and a whalebone propping up the sculpture. The front two faces have similar faces. They have circular black inlay eyes, round carved out nostrils, and thin carved out mouths. Behind the front two heads is another figure. The other figure’s face is flattened lengthwise with black inlay eyes, a human shaped nose, and a cut out mouth. There is also an appendage on the left side of the sculpture which looks like a bird wing.
Spirit [Shaman?] Head
A sculpture of a somewhat diamond shaped spirit or shaman head with a flat bottom. The top of the head is rounded at the point. The face has two eyes, one oval, the other almond shaped and drooping, both with black inlay pupils. The eyes are carved out and have heavy bottom lids. The nose is crooked on the face and is an upside down heart shape with two carved out round nostrils. The spirit’s mouth is oblong, carved out, and off-centre giving the figure a distressed appearance. The sculpture is carved out of whalebone, giving it a porous texture.
Shaman Head with Large Nose
A whalebone sculpture of a spirit or shaman head. The figure has hair parted down the middle which extends on each side of the spirit’s forehead. The spirit has two, droopy, almond shaped eyes, each with two carved out, round, pupils and heavy bottom lids. The spirit’s nose is very large and rectangular, resembling the bottom of a hockey stick. The spirit’s mouth is off centre to the right. It is round and carved out with what appears to be the spirit’s tongue sticking out.
Head of Shaman [Spirit?]
A skeletal looking sculpture of a shaman or spirit head with an elongated neck. The figure’s face has small round eyes, exaggerated cheekbones, two carved out oval nostrils, and a thin, carved out smiling mouth.
Head of Shaman [Spirit?]
A whalebone sculpture of a spirit or shaman head. The figure has two bulging eyes with small round pupils. The figure’s nose consists of two hollowed, round, nostrils, with exaggerated edges. The spirit’s mouth is large with swollen, round lips. Its mouth is bigger on the right side and a portion of the spirit’s tongue is sticking out.
Head of Shaman [Spirit]
A spirit or the head of a shaman carved out of a whale vertebra. The inside edge or articular process of the bone serves as short feet for the shaman figure and the sides or transverse process function as its arms. The central hole in the vertebra is the figure’s mouth to which the artist added six cylindrical teeth on the top edge. The figure has small flat round eyes, a long flat triangular nose, and high flat cheekbones.
Shaman Holding Knife
A figurine of a shaman holding an antler knife in its left hand. The figure’s eyes are depicted by three concentric circles etched onto its face. The shaman also has, what appear to be tattoos etched across its face surround its eyes and under its nose. The figure has two large, round, hollowed out nostrils and a large open mouth. The figure has cylindrical antler teeth and its tongue is sticking out. The shaman has two paw like feet with three toes each and there are two lines carved into its torso possibly indicating the bottom edge of a parka. On the shaman’s right side, it has a concave appendage near its eye.
Shaman Hunter Holding Spear
A figurine of a one armed shaman holding an antler spear in its right hand. The figure’s eyes are depicted by two concentric circles and a half circle etched onto its face. The figure has two large, round, hollowed out nostrils and a large open mouth surrounded by etched lines depicting facial hair. The figure has cylindrical antler teeth and its tongue is sticking out. The shaman is wearing kamiks and its feet are pointed outward at a 180 degree angle. It is also wearing a parka indicated by the etched lines on the bottom edge of the parka.
Double Shaman Head
The front of this sculpture shows a shaman or spirit with an asymmetrical and rounded face. The figure’s nostrils and eyes are the same size and circular, however they are not parallel to each other. The figure also has two small carved out eyebrows and a deeply frowning, thin, carved out mouth. Around the shaman’s features the artist outlined the shaman’s face.
Man Eating
A figurine of a man standing and holding food to his mouth with both hands. The man is looking upward as he eats.
Totemic Spirits
Two spirit and a bird head stacked on top of each other like a totem pole. Both spirit faces have small round eyes with painted black pupils and large gaping mouths with four pointy teeth. The bottom figure has a large round nose with two round nostrils, which the upper figure does not. On top of the two spirits is a duck like bird head facing in the opposite direction as the two other faces. It has a long flat beak and a flat narrow head. The sculpture is carved out of antler and is on a stone base.
Bear-Fish
A ivory sculpture of a fish with a bear head. The body has three fins on the top, two on the bottom, and a forked tail. The head of the creature is oversized and has small round ears, painted half circle eyes, and a large open mouth with pointy teeth showing. The creature is attached to a stand at its stomach.
Shaman Head with Hands and Feet
A shaman figure carved out of a whale vertebrae. The shaman has two small hands with three fingers each which are attached near the figure’s eyes. Its face is rectangular and it has two circular eyes with small pupils and heavy eyebrows. Directly between the figure’s eyes is an oversized nose. Below the figure’s nose is a small mouth depicted by a single carved line. The figure has two sets of feet, each overlapping each other. The back set of feet large and has four toes per foot. The front set is smaller and has five toes but does not touch the ground.
Shaman
A whalebone sculpture of a spirit or shaman figure. The figure has three teardrop shaped eyes with white and black pupils, two large hallowed round nostrils, and a long narrow mouth with exposed gums with cylindrical antler teeth. The figure has a hunched back with the tips of four fingers protruding from the side of its torso. The figure has two legs which are separated by a hole.
Shaman
A rectangular whalebone sculpture of a shaman or spirit figure. The figure is leaning dramatically to its right. The shaman has two eyes, one round, the other almond shaped both with black inlay pupils. It has a large nose with two round hollowed nostrils. The shaman has a huge oblong mouth with rows of small pointy teeth and its thin small tongue is sticking out. The figure has one arms which is etched onto its body, above which a heart is etched.
Shaman Transforming into a Gyrfalcon
A sculpture of a shaman’s transformation into a falcon. The Gyrfalcon and the shaman heads are attached back to back, with the bird’s head being on the bottom. Both faces have amber coloured eyes with black pupils. There are also two hands protruding from the bird-shaman’s neck. Both hands are large with three fingers and long pointy nails.
Bird Shaman
A stone sculpture of a bird-shaman figure. The shaman has a human face with bulging round eyes, a human shaped nose, a large lip, two antler tusks, the body of a duck-like bird with wings which rests on one human-like foot with three toes and long nails.
Shaman Holding Child
A stone sculpture of a devil like shaman figure holding a crying infant. The shaman has several horns at the top of its head and its two round eyes are not aligned horizontally. The figure has two large round nostrils, c-shaped ears, and a huge open mouth with its tongue sticking out grotesquely. The shaman has two large fleshy legs with bony feet which have long claws at their ends (three toes on the right foot and five toes on the left foot). The shaman is holding the baby in bent arms. The baby is wrapped in a cloth, possibly wearing a gown and its mouth is open as if crying.
Spirit [Shaman] Head
An abstracted composition of a shaman or spirit figure. The spirit consists of a very large head resting atop two small appendages. The figure has a very large nose, two narrow eyes set high on its forehead, and a thin lipless mouth.
Spirit
An abstracted composition of a seal spirit. The figure has a large humanoid head attached to a seal-like body. The figure is laying on its stomach and resting on one arm as it reaches the other arm upward. The spirit also has two small flippers.
Man Keeping Dog Away while Relieving Himself
A sculpture of a man squatting behind an object, possibly a pile of snow, going to the bathroom. He has an object in his right hand and he is trying to keep a dog, who is on the other side of the snow pile away from him while he defecates. The dog is straddling the snow pile and seems very intent on getting to the man on the other side.
Shaman with Seal Spirit
A sculpture of a shaman’s head with a helping seal spirit coming out of the shaman’s mouth. The shaman has cheek length straight hair parted down the middle. The shaman has narrow, oval, pupil-less eyes with eyelashes etches around the top. He has a small narrow nose and a mouth with large lips. The seal is chubby and spotted.
Shaman [Spirit] Head
A small sculpture depicting a shaman or spirit face. The mask-like sculpture has two large eyes, a furrowed brow, a large nose with flared nostrils, and a menacing toothy smile.
Two Human Heads on Base
A stone sculpture consisting of two human heads sitting side-by-side and attached to a base. The left head is diamond shaped with pudgy cheeks. The face has two narrow eyes positioned close to each other, a long thin nose, and a small crescent shaped mouth. The right hand head is thinner and has a large neck. The face has similar features however the mouth is slightly opened. All three components of the sculpture are carved from different hues of stone.
Seated Mother Holding Child
A stone figurine of a kneeling Inuit woman cradling a baby in her arms. The woman has long hair and is wearing a parka. The child is wrapped in a blanket.
Dog Shaman
A hunched over dog shaman figure with a human face and arms and a dog body. The shaman has two narrow eyes which point downwards in a scowling expression. It also has a triangular nose and a small mouth with clenched barred teeth.
Spirit Giving Birth
A stone figurine of a crouching female spirit giving birth. The spirit has long hair parted down the middle and pulled back. She has exaggerated features, with large round eyes, a flat nose, and a grinning triangular mouth with swollen lips. She has over sized breasts and small arms. She is positioned bending her knees and standing on the balls of her feet with her arms pulled back behind her. The infant’s head is visible, upside-down, from between the spirit’s legs.
Spirit with birds
A stone figurine of a spirit with birds. The figure consists of a large oval head resting on two small legs. Two bird like creatures extend from either side of the figure and face backwards. There is also a bird like hood which sits atop the spirit’s face. The spirit has large and simplified facial features.
Tunnituqruk
A sculpture of the evil creature from Inuit legend called, Tunnituaqruk. This spirit has a huge round head with long hair parted down the middle and tattoos on her forehead and chin. She has breasts on her cheeks and bird like clawed feet from under her chin. She also has heavily lidded teardrop shaped eyes, a human like nose, and a thin frowning mouth.
Standing Mother Holding Child
A stone figurine of an Inuit woman holding a child. The woman is standing and wearing a parka with her amaut or hood up. Her arms are folded in front of her and she is pressing the child to her left side. The child appears to be wrapped in a blanket.
Mother with Child and Animal Skin?
A sculpture of a woman wearing a parka, mittens, and kamiks carrying a child in her amaut. She is also carrying an animal skin or an avataq.
Iqalunappaa, the Half-Fish Holding Seal
Iqalunappa, the Inuit half-fish sea goddess is laying on her right side with her arms folded around a baby seal. The seal is laying on its back and looking toward the sky. Iqalunappaa’s fish half has etched scales. The two figures are resting on a rock like formation which the artist gave a rough looking texture.
Head of Woman (Plaque)
A small, ovular, stone plaque depicting the face of a woman. The woman has straight hair which is parted down the middle. She has almond shaped eyes, a flat nose, and a small thin mouth.
Head of Woman (Plaque)
A small, egg-shaped, stone plaque depicting the face of a woman. The woman has straight hair which is parted down the middle. She has almond shaped eyes, a flat nose, and a small thin mouth.
Kneeling Woman
A stone figurine of an Inuit woman. The woman is kneeling with her hands resting in her lap. She is wearing a parka with the hood down.
Woman with Jig and Fish
A woman wearing a parka and kamiks is crouching down with a fish by her knees. She holds an ivory and leather jig in her hands. The woman is staring straight forward, expressionless. She has long hair which is brushed back over her amusiq.
Woman Skinning Ringed Seal
A stone figurine of an Inuit woman skinning a ringed seal. The woman is kneeling with the seal resting along her leg on its back. She is grabbing the seal by its mouth. The woman is wearing a parka and her amaut is down.
Bear Dancing
A figurine of a bear dancing. It is standing on its hind legs with its right paw raised in the air and its left paw around its stomach.
Two Men Wrestling
A stone figurine of two Inuit men wrestling. One man is standing and has his left hand on the other man’s head and his right arm is around the man’s side. The other man is kneeling on the ground and has one arm around the standing man’s side and his other arm reaching toward the standing man’s head. Both men are wearing parkas, kamiks, and mittens.
Kneeling Woman Scraping Skin with Ulu
A stone figurine of an Inuit woman. The woman is kneeling and leaning backward slightly. Her hands are in front of her on a skin and she is holding an ulu in her right hand.
Standing Mother Packing Child and Sewing
A woman with braided hair is carrying a very chubby child in her amaut. The infant is looking upward and leaning back. The mother is wearing a parka and kamiks and holding a strip of hide in her hands, sewing. Her mouth is open with barred teeth.
Otter
A figurine of an otter looking behind himself, with its hind legs and stomach laying on a rock and its arms and chest raised in the air. The otter is very long and chubby.
Man Helping Elder to Walk
A whale bone figurine of two men walking. A younger man is slightly hunched over and is holding the elderly man up behind his back. The older man has his arms wrapped around the younger man’s shoulders trying to hold himself up as he walks.
Woman with Knife
A figure of an obese woman carved in black stone. The woman is in a dancing or fighting position. Her body is slightly twisted, with her left arm held parallel to the ground and out from her side. Her left leg is also bent with her left foot resting on its toe behind her right foot. She is looking over to her right shoulder and her right hand in which she is holding an ivory or antler knife. The woman’s body is ill defined but she has etched facial features. She has two small eyes which are close together, etched hair parted down the middle, and a circular mouth.
Man with Human Head on Elbow
A stone figurine of a standing man. The man is holding a spear in his right hand and his left arm is raised to shoulder height. There is a human head on the man’s left arm where his elbow should be.
Seated Mother with Child on Lap
A whale bone figurine of a woman holding a child. The woman is seated on the ground with her legs straight out in front of her. She has her head lifted and her mouth open as if singing. She is holding a young child in her lap.
Hunter Holding Two Knives
A bone figurine of an Inuit hunter. The man is very stout and is hunched over slightly as if he is about to attack. He is wearing a parka with his hood down and he holds a small dagger in each hand.
Bear Holding Human Head
A figurine of a bear standing on its hind legs holding a human head in a parka hood in its front paws. The bear is holding its snout in the air with its mouth open showing its teeth. The stone has a greenish tint and its veins are visible throughout the sculpture.
Shaman's Head with Birds
A depiction of a shaman’s head with a bird coming out of the top of the figure’s head. The shaman’s head is rectangular with an elongated section on its top right beneath the bird’s beak. The shaman has wide and narrow eyes, a rounded nose, and a thin frowning mouth with frown lines coming from beneath its nose. The bird is in profile and has large almond shaped eyes. Its beak is long and flattened lengthwise with a rounded tip.
Woman Holding Two Children
A figurine in green stone of a mother holding two children. One child is sitting on her lap, hunched over sideways as if sleeping. Her hand is resting on the child’s right shoulder. Another child is in her amaut with one of his arms over the woman’s left shoulder. All of the figures have heart shaped faces with long narrow eyes, small upturned noses, and thin frowning mouths.
Group of People with Seal
A sculpture in green stone depicting a mass of figures and a seal. Four figures are visible from the front. Each figure has long narrow eyes, triangular noses, and thin mouths. The front figure has its right arm wrapped around the seal which is laying with its stomach inward and its body curved upward.
Head of Man, Woman, and Walrus
This sculpture is a conglomeration of three faces, those of a man, woman, and walrus, carved together. Starting from the bottom, the man’s face is the largest. His head is tilted sideways to the right. He has large exaggerated lips, a triangular nose, two narrow almond shaped eyes, and thin solid hair which is parted down the middle. The woman’s head is on the top and perpendicular to the man’s head. Her face is triangular shaped and her eyes are very similar to the man’s. However he nose is much shorter and flatter and her mouth is narrow, thin, and frowning. She has thick hair which is parted down the middle as well but falls behind her in a large plait which runs the length of the sculpture. The walrus head is behind the man’s head and under the woman’s braid. The walrus’ face is squat; he has small thin eyes, two oblong nostrils, etched whiskers, and two enormous tusks which go to the bottom of the sculpture.
Man Roping Bear
A figurine depicting a man wearing a parka and kamiks standing behind a bear. The bear is standing on its hind legs and it has its back to the hunter. The hunter has a rope made of sealskin in the bear’s open mouth and is pulling downward. The bear’s body seems limp, it has its paws down, but its mouth is open and its ivory teeth are showing.
Two-Sided Head of Woman with Braids
A small stone sculpture of a two sided female head. The front face has large exaggerated facial features. She has large almond shaped eyes, a bulbous nose, and a large opened mouth showing her teeth; which gives her an angry appearance. Her hair is parted down the middle with a long braid down each side of her head.
Fantasy Creatures
Two fantastic creatures, one bird-like the other fish-like carved in gray stone. The bird figure has a narrow triangular beak and round eyes. It has wings which are touching behind its back making its body rectangular. The bird figure has deep lines etched into its wings, back, neck, and near its beak. The other figure looks like a fish with no fins. The tail end of the fish is in the bird’s beak and the head of the fish is pressed against the bird’s chest. The fish has six dots etched into the side of its body in a line. It has a thin narrow mouth and a round eye.
Man with Raised Arm
A stone figurine of a large man who is striding forward. The man is wearing a parka with his hood over his head. He has his right arm raised in the air and his left arm slightly bent.
Head of Woman and Animals
A composition consisting of the head of a woman, two whales (belugas), two birds (ducks), and another creature carved in a black stone. The woman has two almond shaped eyes with heavily outlined eyelids, a large rounded protruding nose, a thin mouth with narrow lips, thin hair parted down the middle ending in braids, and two protrusions coming from each side of her lips. There is a whale laying across the top of the composition, with its nose on the woman’s head and its tail running straight back. Another whale is next to the woman’s left cheek and bent in a ‘c’ shape. Its tail is next to the top whale’s tail and its head is near the base of the sculpture. The other creature carved on the back of the tail of the standing duck and is in the opening of the second whale’s ‘c’ shape. It has an almond shaped eye and a beak like nose. The two water fowl type birds are in the reverse of the sculpture. One is large and is standing with its wings up. The other is smaller and sitting with its beak tucked into its wings.
Human Head Pendant
A necklace consisting of hide strips attached to a stone pendant. The pendant is triangular and depicts a human head. The head has simplified features.
Untitled (Standing Woman Holding Jig?)
Woman Scraping Sealskin with Ulu
A stone figurine of an Inuit woman skinning a seal. The woman is sitting on the ground and leaning back. Her arms are in front of her holding a seal in between her legs to skin. She is holding an ulu in her right hand.
Head of Shaman with Bird
A small stone sculpture of a shaman figure. The figure consists of a human head laying on the back of its head with a bird’s head coming out of the shaman’s forehead. The shaman has abstracted facial features; semicircular eyes, a bulbous nose with slit like nostrils, and a thin frowning mouth.
Seated Hunter Holding Spear and Line
A stone figurine of a male Inuit hunter. The man is leaning on his side with his right leg folded underneath himself and resting on his right elbow. His left leg is slightly bent and his left arm is bent holding up a weapon. He is holding a braided leather line in his right hand. The man is wearing kamiks and a parka with his hood up. He has a circular face with abstracted facial features; large eyes, a small nose and a thin mouth under a bushy moustache.
Human Head Pendant
A necklace consisting of hide strips and a small stone pendant. The pendant is diamond shaped and depicts an abstracted human face. The face has two semicircular eyes, a wide nose, and a toothy grinning smile.
Standing Mother and Child
A stone figurine of a standing Inuit woman and a child. The woman has an abstracted form with a blocky figure. Her arms are bent out in front of her at a right angle. She has very simplified features including small circular holes for eyes and a carved out oval for a mouth.
Bird with Outstretched Wings
A small stone sculpture of a bird. The bird has its wings opened and stretched out almost parallel to its body. Its head is turned facing its right wing. The bird has a very simplified and abstracted form.
Seated Mother Packing Child with Fish on Line
A stone figurine of an Inuit woman ice fishing. The woman is kneeling on the ice and is holding a line in both of her hands. A fish head is visible coming out of the ice, attached to her line. She is wearing a parka and has a small child resting in her amaut.
Human Head
A bust in gray stone of a figure with very long and thin eyes, an narrow long nose, and a thin mouth. The figure has exaggerated cheeks and its features are small on its large round head.
Mother and Children
A very abstracted composition carved from bone consisting of two organic forms resting on a base. The taller of the two forms is narrow and has many small appendages. The smaller form is short and squat, also with various appendages. The two forms are sitting on a curved convex base.
Standing Mother and Child
An abstracted figure of a woman carrying a child in her amaut. The woman’s figure is rounded and detail-less. She has small eyes, a large triangular nose, and a small mouth. The child in her parka hood is large with an oval face and similar features to the mother.
Bird on Head of Walrus
A small stone sculpture of a bird perched on a walrus’ head. The bird is large and abstracted. It has its head turned to its left and its wings at the sides of its body. All that is visible of the walrus is its neck, tusks, and head. The walrus is much smaller than the bird.
Standing Woman
An abstracted stone figurine of a standing woman. The woman has her legs slightly bent and her arms held above her stomach and folded in front of her body. She has a large head with simplified facial features. She also has a flap protruding over the right side of her head.
Shaman with Seal Spirit
A shaman figure comprised of a human foot connected to a head facing the opposite direction of the shaman’s head. The shaman is leaning backward looking toward the sky and it has a seal spirit coming out of its mouth.
The Cannibal, Qitsuajuk
A sculpture of a short and squat figure wearing a parka with another face protruding from the figure’s forehead. Both faces have large round lips, a large nose, and narrow almond shaped eyes.
Making Faces [Ajuqitaaq]
A stone figurine of a head showing three hands pulling at the face to make a scary or funny face. There is one hand on each side of the figure’s mouth pulling it open. The figure is sticking its tongue out. Another hand is positioned above the person’s eyes and is lifting up the person’s right nostril with its forefinger.
Shaman and Spirit Helpers
A depiction of a muscular man wearing only shorts bent over a decapitated head with its hair in his hands. The man also used to carry an unaaq or walrus harpoon which is now missing. The head and the harpoon are the figure’s familiars which help him in practicing shamanism. The man has large white eyes, a flat nose with large nostrils, and a large open mouth which shows his teeth.
Hunter Battling with Bear over Seal
Fox Shaman
A fox or wolverine shaman figure carved in green stone with the body of a fox and a human head. The figure is standing on all fours and is looking forward. The shaman has very long hair that is separated into braids which run along the figure’s back to its tail.
Man Holding Large Bird
A composition carved in whale bone of two hunters and several animals. In the background a man is holding a large eagle or hawk type bird by the legs as it tries to fly. A smaller figure is sitting in front of the standing figure; his right arm is stretched backward toward the head of a walrus which is laying behind the two hunters. To the left of the sitting figure a dog is laying on its stomach looking into the distance.
Composition of Birds
Bear Hunt [Bas Relief on Antler]
Composition of Human Heads and Birds
Bird Shaman
A figure of a shaman with a human body and bird head carved in green stone. The figure has a large, round, exaggerated body. Its arms are bent at 90 degree angles with its palms facing inward. The figure’s legs are also bent inward and the shaman is shifting his weight to his right side. The shaman’s head is small with two round eyes and a long rounded beak.
Whale Shaman Balancing on One Hand
A figure of a shaman carved in green stone. The shaman has the body of a whale with walrus like flippers for hands and a human head with tusks coming out of his head. The figure is balancing on his right flipper with his other flipper bent inward under himself and the rest of his body vertically in the air. The shaman has small round white eyes with black pupils, a triangular nose with round carved out nostrils, and a large mouth with protruding lips. He also has two horns or antlers coming out of his forehead.
Head of Bird and Young
Seated Bear?
Shaman with One Wing and Flipper
A shaman or spirit figure carved in green stone. The figure has an oval face with two small etched almond shaped eyes, a small rounded nose, large swollen lips in a frown, and a thick covering of hair. He has a short torso to which three appendages are attached: a wing, a flipper/arm, and a leg. On the figure’s right he has a solitary wing which is stretched out perpendicular to his body and beautifully carved showing the outlines of the feathers on the edge of this wing. On the figure’s left he has an arm which he also stretches outward but after his elbow the arm begins to turn into a flipper. His leg is attached under his flipper arm and it lays flat with the inside of his leg touching the ground and his leg bent at the knee. His foot is large and more rounded than a normal human foot.
Seals and birds composition
Nuliajuk
Shaman Walrus
A figure of a walrus standing on its hind flippers with its head facing to the right. The torso of the walrus is a human face. The human has narrow squinting eyes, a flat triangular nose, and an open grimacing mouth showing his teeth. The walrus is carved in a dark stone with copper coloured veins and it has long antler tusks.
Nuliajuk
Bird with Spread Wings
Nuliajuk
Head of Hawk
Owl Spirit with Large Claws
Dancing Bird Shaman
A shaman figure with two legs which each have flat feet with three toes each coming directly from the side of the shaman’s face and two wings coming from each side of the shaman’s forehead. The shaman is balancing on its right foot and has the other in the air. Its wings are also raised in the air as the shaman dances. He has small squinty eyes, a large nose and an open mouth with no teeth.
Nuliajuk
Bird Shaman
A shaman figure carved in a brown stone consisting of a head with two open wings coming from the back of its head and two legs coming from the shaman’s face and bending downward connecting to make a triangle. The figure has large eyes with white and black pupils, heavy brows, a large flat nose, and a narrow lipless mouth with its teeth showing. The shaman’s wings are spread wide open from behind its head.
Bird with Raised Wings
A sculpture of a very stiffly posed goose like bird standing up straight with its two wings spread open and up fanning around the bird’s neck and head.
Bird Shaman
A shaman figure wearing a parka and one kamik with a hawk like bird’s head and feet and a human body and hands.
Bird Shaman Holding Knife
A figurine of a shaman with bird head and feet and human hair and hands wearing a parka. The shaman is looking up and slightly to its right. It has small etched circular eyes with etched pupils and a narrow triangular beak. Its hair is short and parted down the middle. The shaman has two webbed bird feet. The shaman’s right arm is raised and in it he holds an ivory spear. In his left arm he holds an ivory knife.
Head of Bird Shaman
Dancing Muskox
A figurine of a beautifully carved dancing muskox in green stone. The figure balances on its right hind hoof and its left hind hoof is raised in the air perpendicular to the ground. The figure’s left front hoof is raised outward with its bottom facing up. Its other front hoof is also raised but with the bottom facing down. The muskox has an open, slightly smiling mouth, two narrow nostrils, two small etched round eyes, and two curved antler horns. The figure’s body is very large and round with carved sections of the muskox’s thick fur.
Standing Mother Packing Child
Figure with Arms Spread Wide
A figurine, possibly of a shaman, with exaggerated arms spread wide open and palms facing inward. The figure’s face is small and has two round eyes and a small oval carved mouth. There is a section on the figure from its right eye which is etched down the length of its face.
Seated Mother Holding Child
A figurine of a seated woman playing with a small child. The woman has her legs crossed and her right arm supports the baby. She has a large round head with narrow eyes, thin eyebrows, a large round nose, and a smiling mouth showing her teeth. The child is laying across the woman’s lap and its head is resting on her right shoulder. The child is wearing a hood and is possibly holding something in its hands. The child has similar eyes to the mother but with a flat triangular nose and a thin lipless smiling mouth.
Seal Shaman
A figure of a shaman with a seal body carved in gray stone. The figure is laying on its stomach and has forked flippers in the back and flippers in the front which lay against its body, perpendicular to the ground. The shaman’s head stretches outward from its body. The shaman is bald, with thin eyes, heavy brows, a large triangular nose, and a thin mouth with two ivory tusks coming from each corner of the shaman’s mouth.
Nuliajuk and Animals
A composition consisting of a human like figure laying on its side, possibly coming out of the water, surrounded by several animals. The figure rests on its left side with its short left arm supporting it. The shaman or Nuliajuk has a very large head with two almond shaped eyes, a large rounded nose with carved nostrils, and a large lipless mouth which is partially opened. The shaman’s right arm rests against its body and is bent at the elbow across its chest. A small seal is protruding from the shaman’s mouth, an owl sits on the shaman’s right shoulder, and a polar bear is standing under the shaman’s right arm. All of the animal figures are carved from ivory and have black inlay eyes.
Killer Whale with Open Mouth
A figurine of an ivory killer whale supported by a large triangular piece of stone. The killer whale’s body is slightly arched and its right fluke is arched upward. Its flippers or pectoral fins stick out straight, perpendicular to the floor. The whale’s mouth is very large and opened wide with jagged teeth like edges protruding outward. The whale has small round eyes and pupils drawn on its head with black ink.
Hunting Scene with Two Bears
Stalking hunter
Abstract Bear?
Abstract
The Man Who Turned Into a Walrus
This sculpture, carved in green stone, depicts a story of a man’s transformation into a walrus. The figure is striding forward with his left leg and also reaching forward with his left hand in which he holds a knife. His right arm is bent upwards behind him and in that hand he holds a small bucket or pail. The figure has a human body and is wearing a parka and kamkis but he has a walrus head with two tusks. The fur lining on his parka, his pants, and the base of the sculpture are all left rough.
Nuliajuk "Thinker"
Caribou Shaman
A sculpture of a shaman with caribou head and front hooves carved in black stone with copper coloured veins. The figure is standing on its hind legs and his head is turned parallel to his right shoulder. His left arm is bent upward and he is pulling on his left ear. His right arm is down and slightly away from his body. The shaman is wearing a parka, pants and kamiks. His face has small etched eyes and nostrils and a small thin mouth. He also has two large antlers. The collar of his parka, the fur on his front legs, his pants, and the base of the sculpture are all roughened.
Shaman with Walrus Spirit
Muskox
A realistic depiction of a muskox standing on all four legs with its head very low to the ground. The muskox has a very large body with thick looking fur. The muskox has small carved eyes, a narrow nose, and two curved horns carved from antler originating from the centre of his head.
Tuluga [Raven] Game
Hunter with Skin Camouflage
The head of a male hunter wearing a wolf skin to camouflage himself carved in green stone. The man has short thick hair which falls evenly around his head except for a ‘v’ part in the middle of his forehead. He has almond shaped eyes in relief, heavy brows, a large nose, and thin lips with a slightly parted mouth. The fur that he is wearing is very thick and cradles his head. There are two very small dog-like ears at the top of the hide indicating that it is meant as wolf camouflage.
Nuliajuk
A figurine of the sea goddess, Nuliajuk carved in green stone. She is laying on her stomach with her arms bent, palms on the ground and hand near her face. She is holding her head up, looking at the viewer. She has a long braid which falls along her back and down her right side. She has small eyes and eyebrows, a large triangular nose, and a large mouth which is slightly parted. She has fish like scales from her waist down.
Nuliajuk [Playful]
Spirited Bear
A disproportional depiction of a bear dancing, carved in a yellow-green stone. The bear is standing on only his right leg and his left leg is in the air with his paw bent toward the sky. The bear’s left front leg is also raised straight in the air with his paw bent inward. The bear’s right front leg is bent toward his mouth with part of his paw in his mouth. His paw is flat and long and he appears to have a thumb. The bear’s head is bent over his right shoulder. He has a long narrow head with short rounded ears and a curved snout. There are also whiskers etched on the bear’s muzzle.
Worm-man; shaman?
A shaman with a long thin tapering body segmented into several sections each with small tufts of fur coming out the back of each segment. The shaman’s face is small, he has closed or squinting eyes, a pointy nose, a small frowning mouth and tufts of fur for a goatee and eyebrows. The shaman’s body lays on its left side along a piece of un-carved antler.
Spirits and Heads
A composition of fantasy creatures carved in antler. The sculpture is an upside-down ‘v’ shape with the back leg having several heads carved on it and the front leg carved with six indentations. On the apex of the two legs is a small round head with a long spiral tusk like nose, and two small round eyes.
Head of Spirit
The head of a spirit carved out of a whale tooth. The figure has mane like hair and two almond shaped eyes with circular pupils, an exaggerated triangular nose, and a camel-esque mouth. Behind the spirit’s mane there are parallel undulating indentations which make up the figure’s body.
Bear Shaman [jaw bone]
A bear shaman carved out of a jaw bone. The chin part of the jaw bone is in the air and there is a bear like mouth carved into it with several teeth visible. Along the top there is a small face carved which has two almond shaped eyes, two round nostrils, and smiling mouth with teeth showing. Along the left side of the bone there are three ducks or geese etched into the side, stacked on top of each other. Along the right side there are another three fowl which are arranged in a triangular pattern. Along the bottom of each foot of the base there is a decoration carved which consists of a small empty band with a larger band beneath it with perpendicular lines in it.
Heads and Animals
Head of Shaman with Helping Spirits
Composition with Heads
Composition with Heads
Bird Shaman in Flight
A shaman figure on his stomach with his arms bent backward behind him as if flying. The shaman’s arms are very long and he appears to have webbed fingers. His body is bird like except for his head which is human. He has a round face with small features. The shaman is connected to a round pedestal by a support at his stomach.
Heads of Bear Shaman
Two Sea Spirits Swimming
Ice Worm with Wings
A shaman figure carved out of antler. The figure’s body is long and tapering with segmented sections. About a third of the way down its body the figure has two open wings. The figure’s head is at the top of the sculpture and it has a large open mouth with a stone tongue and a tuft of hair for a goatee. The figure also has two bug like antennae coming from above its eyes.
Spirit
A spirit figure carved from an antler whose body is in a sideways ‘t’ shape. The spirit’s has two elongated eyes, a carved out oval mouth and two tufts of hair near the top of its head. The spirit has one leg with a paw like foot on which he is standing on a piece of bone.
Head of Shaman on Legs
A shaman with only a head and legs carved out of whale bone. The figure has a large round face with small eyes, a large triangular nose, and a small thin mouth. The figure has two massive thick legs coming from above the figure’s head.
Seated Bear Growling
A sculpture of a seated bear carved from whalebone. The bear is sitting with its right leg folded in front and its left leg stretched behind. The bear’s is holding its right front leg out with its paw bent in. Its left front leg is hanging at its side. The figure has no facial features except for a large open mouth and its ears pinned back.
Tupilak (Bird on Shaman's Head)
A shaman and gull helper spirit sculpture carved in black stone and based off of a tupilak. The shaman’s head is inserted in the gull’s torso. The shaman has thin lips and is showing his very square teeth. He has two round nostrils and triangular eyes with white inlay pupils. The shaman also has ribbing around his eyes which go up the gull’s chest and looks similar to a rib cage. The bird’s feet are under the shaman’s chin and its wings are on each side of the shaman’s face.
Kneeling Mother Packing Child
Inuit Scenes from the Past
A very ornate sculpture carved out of a walrus skull. Over the entire skull there is a stippling effect where there are no relief scenes. In the cavity of the skull there is a small stone figure of an Inuit man drumming. Also in the cavity there are two small round eyes with black pupils. Along the walrus’ right tusk there is a relief scene of several people in a sled being pulled by a dogsled team. The other tusk shows a relief of people hunting from kayaks. On the sides of the skull there are other relief scenes, one of an igloo and another of a dogsled team. There are also polar bears on the bottom of each side of the skull.
Hunter with Spear and Harpoon
Head with Hand
Walrus Shaman Drum Dancer
People Playing
Hunter Carrying Bear on Shoulders
Bird with Raised Wings
Man and Dogs
Man and Dogs Battling Bear
Hunter Carrying Seal on Shoulders
Three Walruses Playing
Shaman's Head on Foot
A shaman figure consisting of a head and foot. The shaman has two large horse like ears which stick out the top of his head. He also has large almond shaped eyes with black inlay pupils, a huge long hooked nose, and a grinning mouth. The head is attached to the foot by a thin neck which goes from under the shaman’s chin to the middle of his foot.
Nuliajuk on Qamik Holding Qulliq
A depiction of the sea goddess Nuliajuk, carved in pink stone, sitting on top of a kamik or boot. Nuliajuk is looking upward and has both her arms raised, supporting a lamp. Her fish half is also being held straight out. She has thick hair which flows past her shoulders, white almond shaped eyes, a large flat nose, and a thin opened mouth. The boot that she is sitting on is large and made of black stone.
Hare on a Leaf
A rabbit sitting on a leaf holding an ivory object. The rabbit has small round etched eyes and very large ears. Its tail sits right below its ears and its body tapers down to the top of the leaf. The hare has no hind legs and has human arms.
Spirit with Long Fingers
Nuliajuk
The sea goddess Nuliajuk resting on her back with her tail flipped up in the air. She has her arms in front of her with her hands on her stomach. Her face is large and round with long narrow features.
Birthing Scene
A scene of several women at a birthing ceremony. Three women are sitting behind the woman in labor and two women are sitting in front, facing the other group and leaning slightly forward.
Bird Shaman
Growling Head of Bear
The head of a bear carved in a greenish stone with organic shaped brown markings. The bear’s snout and ears are undersized. Its mouth is open, snarling or growling and showing two rows of teeth carved from ivory. The bear’s eyes are etched, they are very small and diamond shaped. Its nostrils are carved and it also has some of its gums showing.
Spirit Head on Legs
A figurine of a spirit figure carved in a black stone standing on a white stone base. The spirit consists of a large head with pointed chin with two small oval shaped etched eyes with heavy bottom lids, a large triangular nose, and large protruding flat lips. The spirit has two muscular arms are bent over the spirit’s head. The spirit’s hands are small and round with three fingers each. The spirit also has two legs which are bent and in a crouching position. The spirit’s feet also have three toes each.
Man Riding Snowmobile
Archer
A figurine of a male hunter carved from antler. The hunter is standing with his legs together and leaning forward slightly. He has two large arms which are connected to his torso by pegs. His right arm is bent at an acute angle and his hand is cupped holding the bow by the string. His left arm is straight down holding the bow by the handle. The man’s torso and legs are very slender and the part between his legs are carved out. His feet are indicated by a notched out section of the antler. The hunter has small carved eyes, a large triangular nose, and small thin carved mouth. The hunter is wearing a parka with the hood up. He is standing on a triangular shaped base.
Seated Mother and Children
Family Group with Spears
A group of three figures carved in black stone. The front figure is largest and standing with his left foot forward and his right arm up holding an antler spear. The second figure is also standing with her left foot forward and right arm slightly raised with an antler spear held at ready. That figure is standing slightly behind the first one and she has a child in her parka hood. Both figures are wearing parkas but the first figure’s parka’s hood is up.
Caribou Standing
Shaman with Ancestor Helping Spirit
A shaman figure with an ancestor spirit helping him carved in green stone. The shaman is shown from just below the waist. He has a very stocky torso with short big arms. His head is turned sideways, looking over his left shoulder. The shaman is wearing a parka with the hood up, mittens, and a toque. The ancestor spirit’s head is protruding from the shaman’s stomach. He has carved narrow eyes, a short flat nose, and a thin frowning mouth.
Bird/Woman
A figurine of a bird woman carved in black stone. The figure has a bird body and legs and a human face. The woman has small narrow eyes, a flat nose, and a thin frowning mouth. The back of her head is carved with striations, possibly indicating feathers.
Seal Shaman
A figurine of a shaman carved in black stone. The shaman has a seal body and a human head. The shaman is laying on his stomach with his back flippers folded under his body and his front flippers pressed together under his head. The shaman’s head is turned perpendicular to his body and is looking toward the viewer. He has narrow almond shaped eyes, a thin nose, and a thin frowning mouth. There are also carved parallel lines on the top of the shaman’s head possibly indicating his hair.
Woman Holding Daughter on Lap
Seal Shaman
Head of Wolf Shaman
A head of a wolf shaman carved in black stone. The shaman has small wolf ears, bushy hatched eyebrows which meet in the middle, large oval eyes with carved pupils, a short narrow snout with carved stripes, two small carved nostrils, and a large open mouth showing his tongue and ivory fangs. The wolf also has two short ivory horns at the top of his head.
Seated Mother and Child with Puppy
Drum Dancer and Woman Singing
A group of a woman, child, and man singing and dancing. The woman is kneeling with her left arm bent up toward her chin and her face up to the sky. She is wearing a parka with a child in the hood. There is a man standing with a drum in his left and and drum stick in his right hand. His face is also raised toward the sky with his mouth open singing.
Two Men Wrestling
Muskox (small)
Shaman with Spear and Knife
A shaman figure standing with his legs apart apparently ready to attack. He is standing with his weight on his back leg, his right arm out and holding an ivory spear, and his left arm down close to his body holding an ivory knife. The shaman has two small almond shaped eyes, a small nose with two round nostrils, a thin smiling mouth, and two large ivory tusks. He is wearing a toque, parka, mittens, and kamiks.
Mother Holding Child on Lap
Mother Packing Child and Holding Fish
Head of Tattooed Woman
A portrait of an Inuit woman with long hair braided in two plaits and a tattooed face. She has narrow eyes, a long flat nose, and a thin smiling mouth. She has tattooed lines on her chin, forehead, cheeks, and around her mouth.
Sleeping Family
A composition of three figures sleeping under a blanket on a mattress. One outer figure is sleeping on their side facing outward. This figure has heavy eye brows, a flat nose and a slightly opened mouth. The central figure is sleeping on their back. This figure has a deeply frowning mouth and very heavy eyebrows. The other outer figure is sleeping on their stomach and all that is visible is their hair.
Bear Shaman Hunting Seals?
A figurine of a shaman or hunter figure standing and reaching down toward a figure on the ground. The shaman has an amorphic body with two large legs, two very flat feet, two large arms which end with forked appendages. The shaman’s head is oddly shaped and he has narrow etched eyes with black pupils, a large triangular nose, and a thin straight mouth. There is a bear head on top of the shaman’s head. The bear has two tear drop shaped eyes, two round ears, and two round nostrils. The object at the bottom of the composition is round at the back and elongated in the front to the shape of a seal face with eyebrows.
Bird Shaman
A bird shaman figurine carved in whalebone. The shaman has an oval face with two very large deeply carved eyes with black inlay pupils, a flat nose with deep indentations around his mouth, and a thin mouth with slightly parted lips. The shaman also has wings opened behind his head with separate feathers carved into them. The shaman has a small body with two large feet each with three big talons. He also has a small flat tail running down his back.
Seated Man with Qulliq
Spirit (Shaman?)
Mother Picking Lice Off Her Son
A composition consisting of a woman sitting on the ground with her legs in front of her and a child bent over facing the woman. The mother has her hands on the boy’s head and is apparently delousing the child. She is wearing her hair in a single long braid and is wearing a long sleeved shirt and kamiks. She has small oval eyes, a flat nose and a thin smiling mouth. The boy is bent over with his knees slightly bent and has his left arm on his mothers knee and his right arm on the ground to support himself. His head is turned sideways facing the viewer. He has similar facial features to his mother.
Standing Mother and Child
Head of Caribou
A figurine of a realistic caribou head carved in green stone. The sculpture shows only the caribou’s head which is resting on the back of the skull and facing upward at an angle and resting on a base. The caribou has small rounded ears, semicircular eyes, flat narrow nostrils, and an opened mouth. The caribou also has two small bumps on the top of its head where antlers could be growing.
Man Dragging Woman
Prancing Caribou
A figuring of a caribou rearing carved in green stone. The caribou is standing on its hind legs with the rest of its body in the air. The caribou’s tail is up and its head is raised. It has two pointy ears, small tear drop shaped eyes, a circular mouth, and a flat nose. The caribou also has very large, multi-pronged antlers carved out of antler. The caribou is apparently prancing and calling.
Rape Scene?
A sculpture of a man possibly raping a woman carved in black stone. The woman is sitting on the ground with the man straddling her. She is looking up with a terrified expression. She has small round eyes, a round nose, and a wide open mouth, possibly screaming. The man is holding parts of her clothing and looking out to the viewer with an angry expression. He has small squinty eyes, a large round nose, and an open mouth, possibly yelling.
Story of Two Shamans [possibly]
A sculpture of a shaman using a decapitated head as a helping spirit for his practice of shamanism. The man has his right foot on the ground and is bracing his other foot against the object that the decapitated head is laying on. The man is leaning back very far and holding on to the edge of the head’s resting place. The shaman has a blank expression with a small narrow mouth, a flat nose, and large eyes. The decapitated head is large and is laying on a round flat object. The head’s mouth is open and its tongue is sticking out.
Legend of the Man Who Could Turn into a Bear
A figurine of a bear shaman holding a walrus head. The shaman has a human body and a polar bear head. The shaman is striding forward and hunched over. In his left hand he is holding a bowed ivory tool and in his right hand he is holding a walrus head by its right tusk. The bear is stretching his head out toward the viewer. He has small eyes, a large snout with a small nose, and a large open mouth showing his teeth.
Tunnituqruk
A figurine of the female spirit, Tunnituaqruk eastern Inuit Hudson’s Bay tradition carved in black stone. She is laying on her stomach with her legs stretched out behind her. She has a large round head with thin hair parted down the middle on each side her head. She has two large eyes with black pupils, thin eyebrows, a large triangular nose, a long thin mouth and two breasts on her cheeks with dots in a semicircular pattern around the top edge of her breasts.
Spirit with Bird
Shaman
A figure of a bird shaman carved from antler. The shaman has human body and a bird left wing and head and a strange right appendage. The shaman’s body is straight and narrow. He is standing on one foot and the other foot is directly behind the other. The shaman’s head is square and he as large circular eyes and an open mouth with a large tongue sticking out. The shaman’s wing is very long and thin and is wide open, parallel to the ground. The appendage on his right side is a series of short strips originating from a central point. The shaman is standing on a base of a pronged section of antler.
Bird Shaman Smoking a Pipe with Fishing Gear
A figurine of a bird shaman with a pipe and fishing gear. The shaman has a bird body and a human face and arms. The body of the shaman is covered in small holes along the sides and he has webbed feet. The shaman has a round face with is circumscribed by a scraggly beard or elongated sideburns. He has a heavy brow over two small black eyes, a small pointy nose, and a thin frowning mouth in which he holds a tapered pipe. He also has a pointy protrusion on the top of his head, possibly a hat. The shaman’s arms are held out at his sides and he holds a kakivak or fish spear in his right hand and a rod and jig in his left hand. On the base in front of the shaman an ice chisel and an ice scoop are sticking out of the ground. There is also a curved semicircular object sitting behind the fishing equipment.
Bird Shaman
A shaman figurine carved from antler. The shaman has the body of a bird, the head of a human, and a bird neck and head protruding from the top of the shaman’s head. The back of the shaman’s body retained the brownish antler colouring. There are also small circular holes carved on the brown section of the bird body. The shaman has two short wings which are held open and upright. The stomach section of his body also has an oval shaped area of colour from the bone. The shaman has an elongated neck with more circular holes carved into the backside of his head. He has a large round head with a mane of shaggy hair around his face. The shaman has two small black inlay eyes, a flat long nose, puffy cheeks, and a small rectangular mouth. There is a goose like neck and head coming from the top of the shaman’s head. The goose has round black inlay eyes and a partially opened beak.
Shaman Drum Dancer
A figurine of a shaman drum dancer carved from a whale vertebra. This figure is carved on both sides. On the front, the shaman is standing on tip-toe with both feet and has its arms stretched out, parallel to the floor. The shaman has a large oval head with two horn like bumps on top. He has small round stone inlaid eyes with white irises and black pupils. The shaman also has two large round carved nostrils, and a large narrow grinning mouth with a series of stone teeth. In his right hand the shaman holds a drum and in his left hand he holds the mallet. The reverse shows a face with very similar features to the front face. However, the shaman has a smaller mouth with teeth only on the bottom and his nostrils are more narrow and slanted.
Head of Shaman
A shaman figure carved in whalebone. The shaman consists of only a head with horns sitting on a pyramidal base. The shaman has a triangular shaped head with a large grinning mouth with swollen lips, a long flat nose with two round carved nostrils, and two triangular eyes with ivory irises and black inlay pupils. The shaman’s horns fork on each side making a circular pattern above the shaman’s head.
Shaman Drum Dancer
A shaman drum dancer figurine carved from stone. The shaman has a large pear shaped head and two short large legs and arms. The shaman has two round eyes with antler inlay irises and stone inlay pupils, a long triangular nose with two circular carved nostrils and a huge opened banana shaped mouth with two antler teeth on the top and four antler teeth on the bottom. The shaman’s arms are short and he has four fingers on each hand. In his right hand he is holding a drum mallet and in his left hand he is holding a drum.
Head of Muskox Shaman
A muskox shaman carved out of whale vertebra with muskox horns. The shaman has a diamond shaped face with long pointy ears which protrude sideways from the shaman’s head. The shaman has two off centre bulging almond shaped eyes with black pupils, two large round carved nostrils on a bulging flat nose, and a large open hallow mouth. The shaman also has two large muskox horns on the top of its head.
Dancing Mother and Child
Figurine, carved in stone, of a dancing mother and child. The figure has only one body but two heads and one arm. The figure is standing on its left foot with its right leg bent underneath and leaning to its left. The face on the left side has two round ivory eyes with black inlay pupils, two circular carved out nostrils, and a frowning mouth with jagged teeth and deep indentations around the face. The right side face is turned to the right and has similar facial features to the other face except for a carved out ear and an open mouth with jagged ivory teeth. The single arm comes out from under the right face’s chin and it is holding a curved ivory object. The figure also has carved lines representing hair across the top of the sculpture.
Lumak Legend
A depiction of the legend of Lumak, the story of the first narwhal. There are two figures, a whale and a woman attached to a piece of pronged antler. The antler represents the undulating forms of the water from the legend. The woman depicted is Lumak’s grandmother, shown as a beautiful young woman whose lower half has already begun to transform into a narwhal. She is holding onto a sinew harness which is attached to a beluga type whale. The whale is carved in ivory and looks realistic.
Crane Tending Nest
Iqalunappaa, the Half-Fish with Fish
Figurine of Iqalunappaa, the half fish woman with a fish carved in stone. Iqalunappaa is laying on her back. She has a small round head with long loose hair, almond shaped eyes, a round nose, and a small thin mouth. Her left arm is resting on her stomach and her right arm is raised slightly above her torso. At the bottom of her body is a seal like flipper which is folded against her and a fish head with the tips of human fingers over the top of the fish head.
Woman Showing a Drawing
Self-portrait of the artist holding a drawing by her mother, Sheojuke Toonoo.
Prayer
Figure, with head raised and eyes closed, holding a prayer book. A bird and a cross are carved on the exterior of the book. The following is carved on the inside of the book: Jesus love[sic] you // Love other people
Caribou Antler on Walrus Base
Various animals and human figures incised on the caribou antler
The Ever-Present Nuns
Sculpture with four faces, each representing the face of a nun, on top of which is an owl.
Polar Bear with Female in Mouth
Polar bear with the leg of a small female between its teeth. The female dangles from the bear’s mouth.
Mother and Child
Dark green/black stone; Carved in complete round with soap inlay, drawing is highly geometrical; Seated mother and child.
Two Women Carrying Meat in Tub
Two standing women, with a blubber tub between them, each carrying one end of it. Each handle of the tub is made of string and threaded through a drill hole in the women's hand. Woman on the left has child in amautee hood and carries pail, attached with string, in her proper right hand. Stir stick protrudes from pail, interior of which is coloured red. Much attention is paid to detail-patterned clothing at neck of woman, detail of amautee patterns emphasized with colour, "knot" hair style of women, and black colouring of facial features.
Caribou
Ivory caribou with full a set of antlers. Black colouring details its eyes, nostrils, mouth and hooves.
Caribou
Ivory caribou with a full set of antler. Black colouring details its eyes, nostrils, mouth and hooves.
Caribou
Ivory caribou with a full set of antlers. Black colouring defines its eyes, nostrils, mouth and hooves.
Caribou
Ivory caribou with antlers and faint black colouring defines its eyes, nostrils, mouth and hooves.
Caribou
Ivory caribou with a full set of antlers. Faint black colouring defines its ears, eyes, nostrils, mouth and hooves.
Caribou
Ivory caribou with a full set of antlers. Ears are ivory pieces set into drill holes at the side of the figure’s head. Black colouring defines its eyes, nostrils, mouth and hooves.
Caribou
A small ivory caribou figure with black colouring which defines its ears, eyes, nostrils, mouth and hooves.
Caribou
A small caribou figure made out of antler with drill holes through its head which possibly represent its eyes.
White Arctic Fox (Tiriganiaq)
Ivory white arctic fox has black colouring to define carved areas of ears, eyes and snout.
White Arctic Fox (Tiriganiaq)
Ivory white arctic fox has pointed ears and long, narrow snout. Black colouring defines ears, eyes, nostril, mouth and paws.
Arctic Wolf (Amaruq)
Ivory wolf has long, outstretched tail and black colouring which defines ears, eyes, nostrils, mouth and paws.
Arctic Wolf (Amaruq)
Ivory wolf has black colouring which defines ears, eyes, nostrils, mouth and paws.
Arctic Ground Squirrel (Siksik)
Ivory ground squirrel has long narrow tail and pointed face. Black colouring defines ears, eyes, mouth and paws.
Arctic Ground Squirrel (Siksik)
Ivory arctic ground squirrel with long, narrow, upturned tail. Black colouring defines ears, eyes, mouth and paws.
Arctic Ground Squirrel (Siksik)
Ivory arctic ground squirrel with long, narrow, upturned tail. Black colouring defines ears, eyes, mouth and paws.
Arctic Redback Vole
Ivory arctic or northern redback vole has humped back and narrow straight tail. Black colouring defines ears, eyes, snout and paws.
Arctic Redback Vole
Ivory arctic or northern redback vole has humped back and straight narrow tail. Faint black colouring defines ears, eyes and nose.
Arctic Redback Vole
Ivory arctic redback vole with straight narrow tail. Black colouring defines ears, eyes and nose.
Lemming (Avinngaq)
Ivory lemming with long, skinny tail and black colouring added to incised ears, eyes and nose.
Arctic Hare (Ukaliq)
Standing ivory arctic hare with black colouring to define incised areas of ears, eyes, nose and paws.
White Arctic Fox with Siksik
White arctic fox with siksik in its mouth, on rectangular blue-black stone base. Both animals are ivory and have facial features incised and defined with black colouring. Siksik is glued into mouth of fox.
Gull (Naujaq)
A figure of a small ivory gull, possibly a herring gull, has incised lines and c-shapes on its wings. Black colouring defines its wings, beak, eyes and feet.
Gull (Naujaq)
A small ivory gull, possibly a herring gull, with incised features defined by black colouring on its wings, bottom of feet, eyes, nostrils, mouth, and two dots on back of head.
Ptarmigan (Aqiggiq)
Ivory ptarmigan with wings lifted. Faint black colouring defines wing feathers, eyes, beak and feet.
Snowy Owl; Arctic Owl
Standing snowy owl made of ivory with speckled decoration in black colouring. Black also defines incised areas of wings, feet, eyes and beak.
Snowy Owl on Base
Ivory snowy owl, with wings spread, standing on blue-black stone base. Bird has speckled decoration defined with black colouring.
Fish (Iqaluk)
Ivory fish, possibly an Arctic Char with black colouring to define the incised areas of its eyes and mouth.
Arctic Char (Iqaluk)
Ivory arctic char with incised detail (speckles, mouth, eyes). Body is slightly curved.
Arctic Char (Iqaluk)
Ivory arctic char with incised detail (speckles, mouth, eyes). Body is straight.
Husky (Qimmik)
A small ivory Husky dog laying on side with black colouring which defines incised areas of its ears, eyes, snout and paws.
Husky (Qimmik)
A small standing, ivory, Husky dog with black colouring which defines incised the areas of its eyes, snout and paws with lighter colouring on its ears.
Knife (Savik)
Ivory skinning knife. Black colouring covers blade area and also defines incised dots on handle.
Knife (Savik)
Ivory skinning knife. Black colouring covers blade area and also defines incised dots on handle.
Ulus
Three ivory ulus tied together with brown string. Ulu blades are covered with black colouring, handles left uncoloured.
Snow Wind Break with Spear Hole
Object which represents a snow wind break. Drilled hole for spear (?) on one side.
Seal (Natsiq)
U-shaped walrus bladder (for carrying water) made from ivory. Drill holes at extremities. Black colouring defines incised outline along edge and two dots on same side.
Igloo (Iglu)
This ivory igloo has incised and black coloured detail on the outside in the shape of blocks. The igloo is split in two sections. One section has an ivory peg inset horizontally into wall, visible at the interior and exterior. The other section has semicircular opening. These sections appear to have been attached to each other as string remains through the drill holes on one edge of each.
Kayak and Hunter
Hunter with implements in ivory kayak. Hunter is made of ivory and has black colouring to outline clothing and facial features, also some red colouring on face and neck. Two spears, harpoon with bladder and two double paddles are strapped to kayak with sinew. A seal with black colouring for detail also rests on back of kayak.
Kamotik & Dog Team
Ivory komatik is covered with a sealskin rug and has two bladders and two seals strapped on with sinew lines. The six dogs pulling the komatik are attached with sinew lines and sealskin harnesses. The hunter is not attached to the komatik and is made of ivory and has proper right leg bent as if kneeling on edge of komatik. Black colouring adds detail to all ivory pieces, red also on hunter.
Man with Axe
Ivory hunter, with axe in proper right hand, on blue-black stone base. Black and red colouring outline details of clothing.
Male Figure
An ivory figurine of a standing man wearing a parka and kamiks. Black colouring details the incised portions of its hair, eyebrows, eyes, mouth, parka, hands, boots and laces. Red colouring is also on the man’s cheeks and the edge of his parka.
Male Figure
Ivory standing man. Black colouring represents hair, eyes, trim of parka, boots and laces. Red colouring is used to define cheeks, mouth and lower parka edge.
Male Figure
Ivory standing man. Black colouring defines area of hair, facial features, hands, boots and laces. Red colouring is used on neck and lower edges of parka.
Male Figure with Seal
An ivory figurine of a standing man holding an ivory seal on a wound up line of brown thread. Black colouring defines the man's hat, eyes, boots and laces. Red colouring on face and edges of parka.
Male Figure with Powder Horn
Ivory standing male figure with ivory seal bladder in proper left hand. Man and bladder detailed with black colouring. Red colouring also on man's face, neck and parka edge. Bladder attached to string which runs through hole in man's hand.
Child with Pails
The ivory figure of a child holds an ivory pail attached with string through drill hole in each hand. The figure is wearing a parka and kamiks. Black and red colouring add detail to incised areas.
Femmes de Caughnawaga
Three women, two of whom are walking side by side at front and one walking behind. All are wearing hooded cloaks wrapped securely around them; two figures at front carry baskets and cloth-wrapped bundles
Hunter with Harpoon at Seal Breathing Hole
A hunter with a harpoon at a seal breathing hole.
Seated Hunter Holding Harpoon, Line and Knife
A seated hunter holding a harpoon, line and a knife.
Paradise/Coyote
Silhouette of a coyote atop a large vessel pierced with stars. The hollow vessel represents a passageway to be walked through, which when inside you can read the word “Paradise.”
Toy Series #4
Abstract composition inspired by animals, medical equipment such as microscopes and spatulas
Untitled (Duck Hunter and Dog)
Duck hunter holding a rifle under one arm and a duck with the other; a dog sits by his side
Daedalus-Fragments
Wooden case with two shelves. The top shelf contains a life cast of a partial arm, the hand of which is clasping a plaster fragment. The lower shelf contains three plaster books.
Venus and Mars
Wooden case with three shelves. The title refers to the Roman god and goddess but also to their namesakes, earth’s two planetary neighbours. The cast of the hand of Venus on the top shelf holds a sphere that is larger and in correct proportion to that held by the male hand of Mars on the shelf below. The spheres are faintly tinted as they appear in the night sky with that of Mars being pinkish and that of Venus a pale blue. The bottom shelf contains white plaster books.
The Terrorized
Man, wearing a jacket, jeans and sneakers. His face is covered with a mask and he is holding a rock in each hand.
Standing Woman Holding Jig?
A stone figurine of an Inuit woman. She is standing and wearing a parka with the hood over her head. She has a circular face with simplified facial features. Her brow is furrowed, she is squinting her eyes, and sticking her tongue out. She is holding a tool, possibly a jig, in her left hand.
Hunter with Harpoon at Seal Breathing Hole
A hunter with a harpoon at a seal breathing hole.
Seated Hunter Holding Harpoon, Line and Knife
A seated hunter holding a harpoon, line and a knife.
The Story of Nuliajuk
On one side of the sculpture, a mother tells a story to a child in her amautik hood. The opposite side shows the sea spirit, Nuliajuk, with the two sea creatures she controls: a char and an octopus. The small face is that of a shaman who must visit Nuliajuk at the bottom of the sea and persuade her to release animals to hunters.
Factory Form
Raven Creation
Man and Woman with Raven. Raven encloses both figures protectively with his wings. Eyes are emphasized with the use of jade. The Man’s eyes are wide in amazement, while the Woman has yet to open her eyes. Raven’s eyes are bright as he observes the new life he is in the process of creating. The forms flow together to create complex though unified images with a strong focal point—in this case the head of Raven. Curvilinear lines and shapes derive from the artist’s study of Bering Sea and North Alaskan art and masks. The circular, revolving composition of the sculpture emphasizes the evolving nature of the story that is literally unfolding. The figures are tightly unified before they emerge into the world as separate entities.
Hunters’ Territory
On one side, a snowy owl with outstretched wings above which is a hunter’s face. On the other side, in the centre, is a polar bear surmounted by a howling dog and hunter. Along the edges are bear claws and tracks. The subject matter for his sculptures focuses upon Inuit shamanic subjects and stories, and he particularly enjoys creating the elegant forms of snowy owls, and polar bears, as in this work.
Daphné II
Curvilinear form depicting the moment of metamorphosis of the nymph, Daphne, into a laurel tree
Citizens Hall of Fame Medallion
On one side, three grouped figures and on the other, multiple faces
Prairie Don
Prairie Don depicts different seasons and times of day. Don Proch is positioned in his characteristic stance with arms crossed and wearing sunglasses. The landscape behind him shifts in tone, yet maintains the essential prairie elements of the low horizon, ploughed fields, and weathered fence posts with a pigeon and crow on each roost.
Manifest 2 of 4 (eight seater)
Crate with a blue, upholstered, Naugahyde interior around which are eight seats upholstered in brown Naugahyde
suite oblique
A camera tripod, an upholstered metal chair, a wheelbarrow together with a steel box inside of which is a piece of steel, which are intended to be arranged side by side on the floor
Eyeball Hurt & the Medicine Present: Bird & Body
Black, faceless doll with a bird perched on its head
Hip Flask
Male doll attired in a brown, short-sleeved sweater and black shorts. Attached to his belt are several flasks.
untitled (infinity)
Sculpture, made up of over 100 fluorescent lights attached to a concealed steel frame, referencing the infinity symbol drawn from the Metis flag. The light from the sculpture reflects on the gallery floor and wall.
#12-1970
Three dimensional, abstract composition with varied orthogonal grouping of thin blocks in various colours.
Silent Voices #2
Flat, roughly formed, crouching, female figure enclosed within a low relief rectangular box.
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