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Lot #1096, Lot #1097

Artist: Emily Pangnerk Illuitok ~ [1943-2012] Inuit

#1096 ~ Illuitok - Untitled - Seal Hunting with Dog Sled
#1097 ~ Illuitok - Untitled - Birds Flying Over Seals
Lot #1096, Lot #1097

Artist: Emily Pangnerk Illuitok ~ [1943-2012] Inuit

Reference: included on the Katilvik website, disc number E3-378, community Pelly Bay / Arviliqjuaq

listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, see website at Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN]

Lot #1098, Lot #1099, Lot #1100, Lot #1101

Artist: Seepee Ipeelie ~ [1940-2000] Inuit

#1098 ~ Ipeelie - Untitled - Peaceful Muskox
#1099 ~ Ipeelie - Untitled - Surfacing Walrus
#1100 ~ Ipeelie - Untitled - Muskox III
#1101 ~ Ipeelie - Untitled - Bird Seal Creature
Lot #1098, Lot #1099, Lot #1100, Lot #1101

Artist: Seepee Ipeelie ~ [1940-2000] Inuit

Reference: included on the Katilvik website, disc number E7-511, community Frobisher Bay

Lot #1102, Lot #1103, Lot #1104

Artist: Nuveeya Ipellie ~ [1920-2010] Inuit

#1102 ~ Ipellie - Untitled - Walrus
#1103 ~ Ipellie - Untitled - Sedna with Carved Hair
#1104 ~ Ipellie - Untitled - Preening Goose
Lot #1102, Lot #1103, Lot #1104

Artist: Nuveeya Ipellie ~ [1920-2010] Inuit

Reference: see Biographies of Inuit Artists, by the Canadian Arctic Producers, 1984; other examples in The First Passionate Collector, by D.Wight, pl.78, Winnipeg Art Gallery, 1990

included on the Katilvik website, disc number E7-509, community Frobisher Bay / Iqaluit

listed on www.artprice.com

Lot #1105

Artist: Camille Iquliq ~ [1962-2005] Inuit

#1105 ~ Iquliq - Untitled - Man with Heavy Pack
Lot #1105

Artist: Camille Iquliq ~ [1962-2005] Inuit

Reference: included on the Katilvik website, disc number E3-1471, community Baker Lake / Qamani'tuaq

Lot #1106

Artist: Johnny Iquliq ~ [20th century] Inuit

#1106 ~ Iquliq - Untitled - Kneeling Inuk
Lot #1106

Artist: Johnny Iquliq ~ [20th century] Inuit

Reference: included on the Katilvik website, disc number E3-1743, community Baker Lake / Qamani'tuaq

Lot #1107

Artist: Tuna Iquliq ~ [1935-2015] Inuit

#1107 ~ Iquliq - Untitled - Sitting Inuk
Lot #1107

Artist: Tuna Iquliq ~ [1935-2015] Inuit

Reference: included on the Katilvik website, disc number E2-167, community Baker Lake;

listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN] website

Lot #1108

Artist: Leo Irkok ~ [20th century] Inuit

#1108 ~ Irkok - Untitled - Caribou
Lot #1108

Artist: Leo Irkok ~ [20th century] Inuit

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Lot #1109

Artist: Juanisialu Irqumia ~ [1912-1977] Inuit

#1109 ~ Irqumia - Untitled - Woman at Work, Hunter in Kayak  #26/50
Lot #1109

Artist: Juanisialu Irqumia ~ [1912-1977] Inuit

Reference: included on the Katilvik website, disc number E9-1407, community Povungnituk / Puvirnituq

Lot #1110

Artist: Jaco Ishulutaq ~ [b.1951] Inuit

#1110 ~ Ishulutaq - Untitled - Sedna with Graceful Tail
Lot #1110

Artist: Jaco Ishulutaq ~ [b.1951] Inuit

Reference: see Inuit Artist Index, by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, pg.71; biography in Biographies of Inuit Artists, Vol.1, by Canadian Arctic Producers

included on the Katilvik website, disc number E6-619, community Pannirtuq / Pangnirtung

Lot #1111

Artist: Joanasie Jack Ittukallak ~ [b.1949] Inuit

#1111 ~ Ittukallak - Untitled - Falcon with Open Beak
Lot #1111

Artist: Joanasie Jack Ittukallak ~ [b.1949] Inuit

Reference: included on the Katilvik website, disc number E9-1886, community Povungnituk / Puvirnituq

Lot #1112

Artist: Peter Boy Itukalla ~ [b.1954] Inuit

#1112 ~ Itukalla - Untitled - Polar Bear I
Lot #1112

Artist: Peter Boy Itukalla ~ [b.1954] Inuit

Reference: included on the Katilvik website, disc number E9-2116, community Povungnituk / Puvirnituq

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Lot #1113, Lot #1114, Lot #1115

Artist: Alex Janvier ~ [1935-2024] Canadian RCA

#1113 ~ Janvier - Sierra
#1114 ~ Janvier - Fall Air
#1115 ~ Janvier - Untitled - Profile of a Man
Lot #1113, Lot #1114, Lot #1115

Artist: Alex Janvier ~ [1935-2024] Canadian RCA

Reference: see The Art of Alex Janvier: His First Thirty Years, 1960-1990, by L.Martin, Thunder Bay Art Gallery, 1993; Alex Janvier, by Greg Hill, National Gallery of Canada,2016; as well as Founders of the A.C.A., by V.Greenfield, pg.24 and 86; Time for Dialogue, by J.Cardinal-Schubert, pg.17, Calgary Aboriginal Awareness Society, 1992; see Dict. of Canadian Artists, by C.MacDonald, Vol.3, pg.540; Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.2, pg.76, Westbridge Pub., 2000 and Artists of Alberta, by S.Baker, pg.30, U. of A. Press, 1980 for biographies; exhibited at Wallace Galleries, Calgary among others; member of the Alberta Order of Excellence, inducted 2010 and Member of the Order of Canada, inducted 2007; was awarded the Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts in 2008

Lot #1116

Artist: Pauloosie Joanassie ~ [b.1962] Inuit

#1116 ~ Joanassie - Untitled - Dancing Bear II
Lot #1116

Artist: Pauloosie Joanassie ~ [b.1962] Inuit

Reference: included on the Katilvik website, disc number E7-1968, community Cape Dorset

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Lot #1117

Artist: Robert Ka Kay Geesick ~ [b.1950] Canadian

#1117 ~ Ka Kay Geesick - Untitled - Eagle Transformation Ascension
Lot #1117

Artist: Robert Ka Kay Geesick ~ [b.1950] Canadian

Reference: listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, see website at Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN]

Lot #1118, Lot #1119, Lot #1120, Lot #1121

Artist: Ernie Kadloo ~ [20th century] Inuit

#1118 ~ Kadloo - Untitled - Hunting Beluga Whales
#1119 ~ Kadloo - Untitled - Swimming Polar Bears
#1120 ~ Kadloo - Lot of Three Miniatures
#1121 ~ Kadloo - Untitled - Three Beluga Whales
Lot #1118, Lot #1119, Lot #1120, Lot #1121

Artist: Ernie Kadloo ~ [20th century] Inuit

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Lot #1122

Artist: William Kagyut ~ [b.1922] Inuit

#1122 ~ Kagyut - Knife Attack  #19/25
Lot #1122

Artist: William Kagyut ~ [b.1922] Inuit

Reference: included on the Katilvik website, disc number W2-489, community Holman / Ulukhaktok

Lot #1123

Artist: Helen Kalvak ~ [1901-1984] Inuit RCA

#1123 ~ Kalvak - Nightmare #5/50
Lot #1123

Artist: Helen Kalvak ~ [1901-1984] Inuit RCA

Reference: included on the Katilvik website, disc number W2-423, community Holman; see biography in Biographies of Inuit Artists, Vol.1, by Canadian Arctic Producers; Arts of the Eskimo: Prints, by P.Furneaux, Signum Press, 1974; see Holman: Forty Years of Graphic Art for other examples

Lot #1124

Artist: Solomon Karpik ~ [1947-1989] Inuit

#1124 ~ Karpik - Seabird  #22/48
Lot #1124

Artist: Solomon Karpik ~ [1947-1989] Inuit

Reference: included on the Katilvik website, disc number E6-513, community Pangirtung; listed on www.gallery.ca

Lot #1125

Artist: Isa Kasudluak ~ [1917-1998] Inuit

#1125 ~ Kasudluak - Untitled - Hunter with Seal on Sinew Line
Lot #1125

Artist: Isa Kasudluak ~ [1917-1998] Inuit

Reference: included on the Katilvik website, disc number E9-1701, community Port Harrison / Inukjuak

Lot #1126

Artist: Jimmy Kattuk ~ [b.1958] Inuit

#1126 ~ Kattuk - Untitled - All Wrapped Up
Lot #1126

Artist: Jimmy Kattuk ~ [b.1958] Inuit

Reference: included on the Katilvik website, disc number E9-2515, community Belcher Islands / Sanikiluaq

Lot #1127

Artist: Joe Kavik ~ [b.1950] Inuit

#1127 ~ Kavik - Untitled - Duck
Lot #1127

Artist: Joe Kavik ~ [b.1950] Inuit

Reference: included on the Katilvik website, disc number E9-188, community Belcher Island

Lot #1128, Lot #1129, Lot #1130, Lot #1131, Lot #1132, Lot #1133, Lot #1134, Lot #1135

Artist: Silas Kayakjuak ~ [1956-2004] Inuit

#1128 ~ Kayakjuak - High Kick
#1129 ~ Kayakjuak - Proud Drum Dancer
#1130 ~ Kayakjuak - Untitled - Captivated Drum Dancer
#1131 ~ Kayakjuak - Birthing
#1132 ~ Kayakjuak - Drum Dancer
#1133 ~ Kayakjuak - Untitled - Swimming Bull Caribou
#1134 ~ Kayakjuak - Lot of Two Drum Dancers
#1135 ~ Kayakjuak - Lot of Four Small Inuk Sculptures
Lot #1128, Lot #1129, Lot #1130, Lot #1131, Lot #1132, Lot #1133, Lot #1134, Lot #1135

Artist: Silas Kayakjuak ~ [1956-2004] Inuit

Reference: included on the Katilvik website, community Hall Beach / Sanirajak

Lot #1136, Lot #1137

Artist: . Kiakshuk ~ [1886-1966] Inuit

#1136 ~ Kiakshuk - Sea Monsters Devouring Whale  #7/50
#1137 ~ Kiakshuk - Owl Attacking Snow Goose  #45/50
Lot #1136, Lot #1137

Artist: . Kiakshuk ~ [1886-1966] Inuit

Reference: see Sculpture of the Inuit, by G.Swinton, pg.183, 1982; included in 1963 Eskimo Art, by E.Turner, Canadian Eskimo Art Committee; listed in Inuit Artist Index Arranged by Last Name, Indian and Northern Affairs, pg.92

included on the Katilvik website, disc number E7-1057, community Cape Dorset / Kinngait

Lot #1138

Artist: Hannah Kigusiuq ~ [1931-1995] Inuit

#1138 ~ Kigusiuq - Celebration  #37/50
Lot #1138

Artist: Hannah Kigusiuq ~ [1931-1995] Inuit

Reference: see Contemporary Inuit Drawings, by M.Jackson, Macdonald Stewart Art Centre, 1987; The Inuit Print - L'Estampe Inuit, National Museum of Man, 1977; biography in Biographies of Inuit Artists, Vol.1, by Canadian Arctic Producers

included on the Katilvik website, disc number E2-173, community Baker Lake;

Lot #1139

Artist: . Killiktee ~ [20th century] Inuit

#1139 ~ Killiktee - Untitled - Ptarmigan
Lot #1139

Artist: . Killiktee ~ [20th century] Inuit

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Lot #1140

Artist: Anna Kingwatsiak ~ [1911-1971] Inuit

#1140 ~ Kingwatsiak - Family Group  #38/50
Lot #1140

Artist: Anna Kingwatsiak ~ [1911-1971] Inuit

Reference: included on the Katilvik website, disc number E7-196, community Cape Dorset

Lot #1141

Artist: Joannepanie Kolola ~ [b.1949] Inuit

#1141 ~ Kolola - Untitled - Seal
Lot #1141

Artist: Joannepanie Kolola ~ [b.1949] Inuit

Reference: included on the Katilvik website, disc number E7-294, community Lake Harbour

Lot #1142

Artist: Munno Kootoo ~ [20th century] Inuit

#1142 ~ Kootoo - Anger  #4/50
Lot #1142

Artist: Munno Kootoo ~ [20th century] Inuit

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Lot #1143

Artist: John Kuhoktak ~ [20th century] Inuit

#1143 ~ Kuhoktak - Untitled - Igloo Interior with Man Preparing Meat
Lot #1143

Artist: John Kuhoktak ~ [20th century] Inuit

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Lot #1144, Lot #1145, Lot #1146, Lot #1147, Lot #1148

Artist: Myra Kukiiyaut ~ [1929-2006] Inuit

#1144 ~ Kukiiyaut - Evil Spirits  #39/50
#1145 ~ Kukiiyaut - Fish and Qulupitluk  #25/50
#1146 ~ Kukiiyaut - Spirit of the Hawk  #4/14
#1147 ~ Kukiiyaut - The Beast  #33/47
#1148 ~ Kukiiyaut - Returning Hunters  #?/80
Lot #1144, Lot #1145, Lot #1146, Lot #1147, Lot #1148

Artist: Myra Kukiiyaut ~ [1929-2006] Inuit

Reference: included on the Katilvik website, disc number E2-210, community Baker Lake; listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN] website; listed on www.artprice.com

Lot #1149

Artist: Lucassie Kumarluk ~ [b.1921] Inuit

#1149 ~ Kumarluk - Untitled - Young Walrus
Lot #1149

Artist: Lucassie Kumarluk ~ [b.1921] Inuit

Reference: included on the Katilvik website, disc number E9-704, community Port Harrison

Lot #1150

Artist: Floyd Kuptana ~ [1964-2021] Inuit

#1150 ~ Kuptana - Untitled - Human and Spirit Mask
Lot #1150

Artist: Floyd Kuptana ~ [1964-2021] Inuit

Reference: included on the Katilvik website, community Paulatuk

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Lot #1151, Lot #1152, Lot #1153

Artist: Henry Letendre ~ [20th century] Indigenous/Canadian

#1151 ~ Letendre - Distant Ghosts
#1152 ~ Letendre - Red Diamonds
#1153 ~ Letendre - The Ebony Fish
Lot #1151, Lot #1152, Lot #1153

Artist: Henry Letendre ~ [20th century] Indigenous/Canadian

Reference: listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN] website

Lot #1154

Artist: . Levi ~ [20th century] Canadian

#1154 ~ Levi - Untitled - Lone Kayaker
Lot #1154

Artist: . Levi ~ [20th century] Canadian

Reference:

Lot #1155

Artist: Jacob Lewis ~ [b.1955] Indigenous/Canadian

#1155 ~ Lewis - Sun Mask
Lot #1155

Artist: Jacob Lewis ~ [b.1955] Indigenous/Canadian

Reference: listed on www.artprice.com

Lot #1156

Artist: Maurice Louison ~ [b.1945] Indigenous/Canadian

#1156 ~ Louison - Untitled - Feeding the Horses
Lot #1156

Artist: Maurice Louison ~ [b.1945] Indigenous/Canadian

Reference: listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, see website at Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN]

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