INDIGENOUS ART AUCTION

A massive soapstone carving in the form of a sitting polar bear, 41.9 x 36.8 x 29.2cm (16 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 11 1/2in); weight 89.4lbs; in overall very good condition, some minor imperfections includin

An original acrylic on canvas depicting a swimming beluga whale with a yellow and blue fish amidst a blue background, signed lower middle, 45.7 x 61cm (18 x 24in); Provenance: acquired directly fro

An impressive Inuit soapstone carving of a dancing bear, height 44.5cm (17 1/2in); artist unknown

Titled "Jackfish", pencil signed and dated (19)74, screenprint in colours editioned 11/20, sheet size 76.2cm x 1.05m (30 x 41 1/2in)

20.86kg (46lb) soapstone narwhal stone carving with bone tusk attributed to Nuna Parr (Kinngait, Cape Dorset multimedia artist, born 1949), unsigned, height 36.2 x 45.7 x 14cm (14 1/4 x 18 x 5 1/2i

Red wool hooded parka with five hand-carved ivory buttons, made by Grenfell circa 1960's with original label - length 1.12m (44in), shoulder to shoulder 45.7cm (18in), arm length approximately 50.8

A large stone carving of a walking polar bear, signed to the base in syllabics, 19.1 x 12.7 x 38.1cm (7 1/2 x 5 x 15in); weight 10.6kg (23.4lbs)

A carved wood totem pole with raven, signed to the base, height 34.3cm (13 1/2in)

An incredible soapstone bust in the form of an Inuk man in parka, signed to the base, height 34.3cm (13 1/2in), width 20.3cm (8in), weight 7.89kg (17.4lbs) - Kelly Qimirpik, Inuit artist, 1948-2017

Haida Pacific Northwest keepsakes wooden lidded storage box with designs by Clarence A. Wells (born 1950), 20.3 x 24.1 x 19.1cm (8 x 9 1/2 x 7 1/2in)

A heavy soapstone plaque with standing polar bear carved in relief, signed lower right for David Bennett, outside dimensions 30.5 x 24.1cm (12 x 9 1/2in)

Green serpentine stone carving of a standing Inuk man in parka, signed to the base in syllabics, height 12.1cm (4 3/4in)

Artist proof serigraph print in colours titled lower middle "Fish Spirit", pencil signed to the lower right margin and dated (19)82, sight 54.6 x 74.9cm (21 1/2 x 29 1/2in) - Peter G.

Black soapstone carving in the form of a prowling black bear with ivory teeth, signed to the paw in syllabics, 21.6 x 43.2 x 17.8cm (8 1/2 x 17 x 7in), weight 14.24kg (31.4lbs); two paws with possi

Titled "Shalom's (Tribute to the Great Floyd)" verso, signed lower right and dated 2025, acrylic on canvas, 49.5 x 58.4cm (19 1/2 x 23in); Provenance: Tane Art Gallery, Toronto; Jozy

Inuit soapstone carving in the form of an Inuk hunter in kayak, height 12.7cm (5in), length of kayak 38.1cm (15in); signed to the base and with artist's label

An original acrylic on canvas depicting a blue bear riding two-headed polar bear on red background, signed left side, 45.4 x 34.9cm (17 7/8 x 13 3/4in); Provenance: acquired directly from Tane Art

Green serpentine stone carving in the form of a basking walrus, signed with syllabics to the base, 10.2 x 22.9 x 10.2cm (4 x 9 x 4in) - Osuitok Ipeelee, Inuk sculptor who lived in Cape Dorset, Nuna

Made of 65% cotton and 35% nylon with original hand-embroidered images of a young boy playing with dog, woven in Canada by Chemcell Limited, shoulder to shoulder length 40.6cm (16in), overall lengt

A large Inuit stone carving of a dancing owl with large flared wings, signed to base, height 32.4cm (12 3/4in) - believed to have originated in Cape Dorset (Kinngait), Nunavut

Titled "Hunter" and "Archer", both signed for "Makpa" and dated 1970, editioned 47/50 and 40/44, displayed in matching frames measuring 38.1 x 40.6cm (15 x 16in)

A large-scale soapstone figural group carved in the form of two Inuit hunters holding seal, signed, 24.8 x 27.9 x 20.3cm (9 3/4 x 11 x 8in), weight 10.4kg (23lbs); original price on underside $900.

Beautifully handmade basket in two tones, diameter 30.5cm (12in)

A large rare Lladro porcelain figurine titled "Inuit Boy" which depicts a young boy in parka curled up and asleep, height 25.4cm (10in)

Navajo handwoven basket with twine, height 22.9cm (9in), diameter 35.6cm (14in)

Soapstone carving of a standing Inuk hunter with stone axe, signed to the base and with vintage art label dating this work to 1971, height 19.7cm (7 3/4in) - Davidee Kavik, Sanikiluaq, Nunavut Terr

Circa 1960's of genuine sealskin, acquired in Cape Dorset - 25.4cm (10in) high, diameter approximately 30.5cm (12in); stamped inside

Inuit soapstone portrait carving of a mother and child, signed to the base, height 9.5cm (3 3/4in), width 19.1cm (7 1/2in)

Three vintage examples carved in the form of bears, two signed including "L. Hilbin, Newfoundland", 5.1cm to 8.3cm (2in to 3 1/4in) high - acquired at Grenfell, Newfoundland/Labrador

Titled "Bird Spirit I", pencil signed lower right, identified verso as an acrylic and coloured pencil on handmade paper, editioned 42/75, dated 1984 verso, image size approximately 45.7 x

An impressive soapstone carving of a walking polar bear, signed to the base, 17.8 x 22.9 x 7.6cm (7 x 9 x 3in) - Saila Pudlat, Cape Dorset/Kinngait artist, born 1948

Titled "The Good Wife", pencil signed to the lower margin, linocut print on paper editioned 33/50, dated 1973, sheet size 82.6 x 63.5cm (32 1/2 x 25in); unframed; Janet Kigusiuq, Qamani’t

Carved in the form of a kneeling Inuk man wearing traditional parka, signed indistinctly to the base, height 24.1cm (9 1/2in), weight 5.7kg (12.6lbs)

Titled "Family Gathering", artist signed lower right, limited edition coloured print editioned 916/1225, sight 23.2cm x 31.1cm (9 3/8 x 12 1/4in); Certificate of Authenticity and biograph

Green serpentine stone carving of a reclining seal, signed to the base, height 10.2cm (4in), width 20.3cm (8in) - Kelly Qimirpik, Inuit artist, 1948-2017

Both titled "Stairway", pencil signed lower right, artist proof prints in colours dated 1972, sight for each 17.1 x 23.5cm (6 3/4 x 9 1/4in)

A genuine Inuit Canadian parka circa 1960's with inner wool lining and fur collar, with two matching pairs of gloves and additional similar blue liner with zipper; the parka measures approxima

Crayon and graphite drawing on paper, signed lower right and verso, sheet size 53.3 x 74.9cm (21 x 29 1/2in); unframed

A black soapstone carving in the form of an Arctic bird, signed to the base, height 20.3cm (8in), width 30.5cm (12in), weight 7.8kg (17.2lbs)

Titled "Self Portrait Moon Mask", signed and dated (19)92, carved and hand-painted with mother-of-pearl eyes, 20.3 x 17.8cm (8 x 7in); note the mask has been repaired

In the form of a standing Inuk hunter with wood harpoon and sinew, height 15.2cm (6in); two old labels to base

Signed on the base and inscribed "Cape Dorset", a lovely vintage scrimshaw antler on stone base (repair to base), overall height 29.2cm (11 1/2in)

In the form of a bird with outstretched wings, signed with syllabics, height 13.3cm (5 1/4in), wingspan 17.8cm (7in)

Titled "Sewing Day", pencil signed and inscribed "Dorset 2015" to the lower margin, etching and aquatint in colours on paper editioned 13/50, sight 44.5 x 40.6cm (17 1/2 x 16in)

A vintage Inuit soapstone carving in the form of an Arctic bird, signed to the base in syllabics, height 20.3cm (8in)

Pair of vintage traditional felted Inuit wool mittens and slippers/socks, overall good condition with some wear evident to heel of socks

A whimsical acrylic on board depicting a white wolf taking a nap on the roof of a red dog house (a take on the classic Peanuts cartoon with Snoopy) underneath the moon, signed upper right, 25.4 x 2

Soapstone carved Inuk hunter with spear and green serpentine seal, pegged to bone base measuring approximately 25.4cm (10in) wide

A large fabric wall hanging handsewn with bold abstract image made of felt, signed with initials "P.L.", approximately 1.5m x 99.1cm (59 x 39in); wood bar for display included

A large soapstone carving in the form of a man wearing parka, signed in syllabics to the base, height 20.3cm (8in), width 17.8cm (7in)

Pair lidded maple wood salmon boxes designed by Clarence A. Wells, each box measures 6.4 x 27.9 x 20.3cm (2 1/2 x 11 x 8in)

Titled "Playful Birds", pencil signed to the lower right margin, etching and aquatint in colours editioned 36/50, sight 27.9 x 34.3cm 11 x 13 1/2in); professionally framed and matted at a

Titled to the vintage Canadian art label "Walrus/Baby", signed to the base, 19.1 x 11.4 x 10.8cm (7 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/4in) - Kelly Etidloie, Inuit Canadian, born 1966

Titled "Flower Bird", limited edition lithograph numbered 84/1000 with printed signature in the plate, sight 14.6 x 18.4cm (5 3/4 x 7 1/4in) - Kenojuak Ashevak, Inuit Canadian, 1927-2013<

5 vintage examples carved in the form of seals and one walrus, four signed, two signed including "L.

Silkscreen print in colours titled "Kwa-Gulth Salmon", pencil signed and dated (19)74, editioned 81/155, sheet size 45.1 x 58.4cm (17 3/4 x 23in) - John Livingston, Kwakwaka'wakw art

A vintage 1978 stencil print in colours titled "Seagulls Chasing Fish", pencil signed by two artists to the lower margin, editioned 1/30, sight 47 x 68.6cm (18 1/2 x 27in)

Soapstone carving in the form of a recumbent seal, signed and numbered to the base, height 8.3cm (3 1/4in), width 22.9cm (9in) - Johnassie Mannuk, Inuit Canadian, born 1929

All vintage examples circa 1960's and from the Canadian Arctic, including a pair of wool mittens and two pairs wool slippers, all with embroidery; some age wear noted

A green soapstone carving in the form of an owl with large flared wings, appears unsigned, height 32.4cm (12 3/4in); two chips to top of wings noted

Titled "Oonark's Family", pencil signed and dated 1984, stonecut in colours on paper editioned 33/40, sheet size 63.5 x 94cm (25 x 37in)

Vintage wooden and deer hide hand drum, diameter 31.8cm (12 1/2in); some surface wear noted

Inuit soapstone carving in the form of a seal, signed to the base, 7cm (2 3/4in) high, length 25.4cm (10in)

Original handmade fabric wall hanging circa 1960's with various coloured images of Inuit figures, sea creatures, bears and owls - dimensions approximately 1.13 x 1.78m (44 1/2 x 70in); some we

Inuit soapstone carving of a walking polar bear, appears unsigned, height 8.3cm (3 1/4in), length 19.7cm (7 3/4in)

Handmade by an Inuit artisan with vintage tag still affixed, height 12.7cm (5in)

Soapstone carving in the form of a walking bear, appears unsigned, height 5.7cm (2 1/4in), length 15.2cm (6in) - three legs have been repaired

Titled "Ullaakut (Good Morning)", pencil signed and inscribed "Dorset 2011", lithograph in colours editioned 17/50, sight 38.1 x 26.7cm (15 x 10 1/2in); professionally framed an

Stone carving in the form of a reclining seal, signed to the base, height 6.4cm (2 1/2in), length 20.3cm (8in) - Paul (Pauloosie) Kavik, Inuit Canadian, born 1948

Artist proof lithograph in colours titled "Blue Heron", pencil signed, editioned 4/10, sight 59.7 x 44.5cm (23 1/2 x 17 1/2in); with matting, unframed - Edward (Eddy) Cobiness, Ojibwe-Native Canadi

Vintage Inuit soapstone carving of a standing Inuk hunter with spear, signed to the base, height 22.9cm (9in)

Titled "Sheltered Calf", pencil signed to the lower margin, etching and aquatint in colours on paper editioned 1/50, sight 54.6 x 55.9cm (21 1/2 x 22in); professionally framed at a great

Carved in the form of a standing Arctic bird, signed to the base in syllabics, height 12.7cm (5in); possible small chip to one wing

Titled "Caribou Being Chased by Wolf and Owl", pencil signed 'H. Akilak' to the lower margin, dated 1978 and editioned 39/50, sheet size 55.9 x 76.2cm (22 x 30in) - unframed

An Inuit soapstone carving on base in the form of a reclining seal, overall height 8.3cm (3 1/4in), width 14.6cm (5 3/4in)

Signed vintage Inuit soapstone carving of a bird, height 7cm (2 3/4in)

An original acrylic on canvas depicting a standing eagle with flared wings and two faces against a white background, signed lower right side, 50.8 x 40.6cm (20 x 16in); matted, not framed; Provenan

Inuit soapstone carving depicting a sitting woman on rock, signed to the base and numbered 1797, height 12.7cm (5in)

Including a unique sculpture with a standing clear glass Inuit figure and two penguins on large stone base, overall height 14cm (5 1/2in); together with four miniature brass figurines, labels under

An Inuit soapstone carving in the form of a standing hunter with wooden club, signed to the base, height 12.7cm (5in)

An etched copper plate with Kwakiutl eagle design by Harold Alfred, approximately 36.8 x 32.4cm (14 1/2 x 12 3/4in)

An Inuit soapstone carving of a recumbent seal, signed to the base, height 7.6cm (3in), width 22.9cm (9in)

Titles include "Bear Mother", "Raven and the Whale", "Eagle" and "Raven and the Grizzly Bears", serigraph prints in colour by F.

Carved in the form of a reclining seal, signed to the base, height 6.4cm (2 1/2in), width 15.2cm (6in)

Titled "Polar Bear Profile", a large scale giclee print in colours displayed in a costly 72.4cm x 1.18m (28 1/2 x 46 1/2in) costly frame - note the previous owners paid in excess of $500.

Three-piece soapstone carving of a polar bear and seal on 17.8cm (7in) wide stone base, signed with syllabics, height 9.5cm (3 3/4in)

Titled "The Settlement from a Distance", pencil signed, dated 1982 and inscribed "Dorset" to the upper margin, lithograph in colours editioned 18/50, sheet size 57.2 x 76.2cm (2

Titled to the label "Seal", signed to the base, soapstone carving, height 5.7cm (2 1/4in), width 13.3cm (5 1/4in) - Annie Takatak, an Inuit sculptor from Sanikiluaq, north coast of Flaher

Titled "Composition" pencil signed 'Pauta' and dated 1967, stonecut print on paper editioned 36/50, sight 71.1 x 47cm (28 x 18 1/2in)

Carved in the form of a seal and bird, both signed, 5.1cm and 8.9cm (2in and 3 1/2in) high

An original acrylic on fabric depicting the side profile of a woman in abstract form, signed and dated (20)08 lower middle, sight 48.9 x 38.7cm (19 1/4 x 15 1/4in)

Inuit stonecut print on paper titled "Working in an Igloo", pencil signed and dated 1971, editioned 30/50, sheet size 48.3 x 61cm (19 x 24in) - unframed

An original acrylic on foamboard depicting an orange rabbit with violin and bow dancing atop an igloo on red background, signed right side, 61 x 40.6cm (24 x 16in); Provenance: from a private Londo

Titled to vintage Canadian art label "Geese Scene" with mother and two goslings, artist unknown, height approximately 5.1cm (2in), width 21.6cm (8 1/2in); some repairs noted including to

Set of three original ink drawings on paper with depictions of a polar bear and seal scene, drummers and hunters, each signed, sheet size for each 45.7 x 61cm (18 x 24in); found rolled together, un

Five vintage Inuit soapstone carvings by various artists in the form of loons and other birds, length 14 to 20.3cm (5 1/2 to 8in) - each with imperfections noted, including small chips, etc.

A small Inuit figure made of reindeer antler and fur, height 6.35cm (2 1/2in); a similar example can be found at the Museum of International Folk Art

A colourful silkscreen print on paper depicting a sailing vessel and several oceanic lifeforms, pencil signed and editioned 34/100, sheet size 18 x 16in; some discolouration around border noted; Sa

A vintage Inuit Ouptik owl figurine made of sealskin, together with a handmade leather figure "Alaska", height for each approximately 6.35cm (2 1/2in)