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Man Carrying Woman

Culture/People:
Inuit [Payne Bay/Bellin/Kangirsuk]  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Thomassie Kudluk, Inuit [Payne Bay/Bellin/Kangirsuk], 1910-1989  Search this
Previous seller:
Fédération des coopératives du Nouveau-Québec  Search this
Previous owner:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Donor:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Title:
Man Carrying Woman
Object Name:
Figural group
Media/Materials:
Steatite/soapstone, crayon
Techniques:
Carved, polished, incised
Dimensions:
8.6 x 6.0 x 8.5 cm
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Kangirsuk (Payne Bay); Nord du Québec Region (Nunavik); Québec; Canada
Date created:
1978
Catalog Number:
26/284
Barcode:
260284.000
See related items:
Inuit [Payne Bay/Bellin/Kangirsuk]
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6c04ca1b1-b96f-4daa-855f-7d0c9ad2fdf4
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_276377
Online Media:

Necklace with pendant

Culture/People:
Inuit  Search this
Previous owner:
Ed Wegg, Non-Indian  Search this
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Donor:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Object Name:
Necklace with pendant
Media/Materials:
Stone, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Carved, polished, incised
Dimensions:
47.9 x 5.7 x 1.0 cm
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Nunavut; Canada (inferred)
Date created:
1960-1970
Catalog Number:
26/309
Barcode:
260309.000
See related items:
Inuit
Adornment/Jewelry
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws628e59800-2585-4ebb-8d97-8f739dae923a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_276402
Online Media:

Pendant

Culture/People:
Inuit [Coppermine/Kugluktuk]  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Agnes Pihoak Kokak (Pilovak), Inuit [Coppermine/Kugluktuk], b. 1947  Search this
Previous seller:
Canadian Arctic Producers Co-operative Ltd. (CAP/Canadian Arctic Producers/Canadian Arctic Producers Co-op)  Search this
Previous owner:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Donor:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Object Name:
Pendant
Media/Materials:
Steatite/soapstone, sinew
Techniques:
Carved, incised, drilled, polished
Dimensions:
6.4 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Coppermine River; Kitkmeot Region (Qitirmiut); Nunavut, Northwest Territories; Canada
Date created:
1974-1975
Catalog Number:
26/352
Barcode:
260352.000
See related items:
Inuit [Coppermine/Kugluktuk]
Adornment/Jewelry
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ad8d7a7d-3285-4990-89c3-bb4482c49889
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_276445
Online Media:

Sedna with Seal

Culture/People:
Inuit [Cape Dorset/Kinngait]  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Tikituk Qinnuayuak, Inuit [Cape Dorset/Kinngait], 1908-1992  Search this
Previous seller:
Canadian Arctic Producers Co-operative Ltd. (CAP/Canadian Arctic Producers/Canadian Arctic Producers Co-op)  Search this
Previous owner:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Donor:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Title:
Sedna with Seal
Object Name:
Figural group
Media/Materials:
Serpentine
Techniques:
Carved
Dimensions:
49 x 16 x 45 cm
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Cape Dorset (Kingait, Kinngait, Kingnait); Qikiqtaaluk Region (Qitirmiut, Baffin); Nunavut; Canada
Archipelago:
Canadian Arctic Archipelago
Island Name:
Dorset Island
Island Grouping:
Baffin Island Group
Date created:
1978-1979
Catalog Number:
26/377
Barcode:
260377.000
See related items:
Inuit [Cape Dorset/Kinngait]
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws610ae7362-a081-4648-94ad-5b9506221ee4
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_276470
Online Media:

Merman

Culture/People:
Inuit [Cape Dorset/Kinngait]  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Iyola Kingwatsiak (Iola Kingwatsiak), Inuit [Cape Dorset/Kinngait], 1933-2000  Search this
Previous seller:
Hudson's Bay Company (Hudson Bay Co.)  Search this
Previous owner:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Donor:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Title:
Merman
Object Name:
Figure
Media/Materials:
Serpentine
Techniques:
Carved, polished
Dimensions:
41 x 20 x 37 cm
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Cape Dorset (Kingait, Kinngait, Kingnait); Qikiqtaaluk Region (Qitirmiut, Baffin); Nunavut; Canada
Archipelago:
Canadian Arctic Archipelago
Island Name:
Dorset Island
Island Grouping:
Baffin Island Group
Date created:
1981
Catalog Number:
26/384
Barcode:
260384.000
See related items:
Inuit [Cape Dorset/Kinngait]
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
On View:
NMAI, Washington DC: 4th Floor Corridor, East Corridor
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws63d28cdb7-ea63-4ba6-b6c5-0fa5ffb1d401
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_276477
Online Media:

Ancient Eskimo Dwelling

Culture/People:
Inuit [Cape Dorset/Kinngait]  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Pitseolak Ashoona (Pitseolak), Inuit [Cape Dorset/Kinngait], 1904-1983  Search this
Previous seller:
Canadian Arctic Producers Co-operative Ltd. (CAP/Canadian Arctic Producers/Canadian Arctic Producers Co-op)  Search this
Previous owner:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Donor:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Title:
Ancient Eskimo Dwelling
Object Name:
Print
Media/Materials:
Paper, ink
Techniques:
Stone-cut printed, stenciled
Dimensions:
86.0 x 61.5 cm
Object Type:
Painting/Drawing/Print
Place:
Cape Dorset (Kingait, Kinngait, Kingnait); Qikiqtaaluk Region (Qitirmiut, Baffin); Nunavut; Canada
Archipelago:
Canadian Arctic Archipelago
Island Name:
Dorset Island
Island Grouping:
Baffin Island Group
Date created:
1966
Catalog Number:
26/404
Barcode:
260404.000
See related items:
Inuit [Cape Dorset/Kinngait]
Painting/Drawing/Print
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws62d03a10d-6ad5-4c42-91bd-1c21f51ef51b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_276497
Online Media:

Seal Hunt

Culture/People:
Inuit [Cape Dorset/Kinngait]  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Kiakshuk (Kiatshuk), Inuit [Cape Dorset/Kinngait], 1886-1966  Search this
Previous owner:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Donor:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Title:
Seal Hunt
Object Name:
Print
Media/Materials:
Paper, ink
Techniques:
Stone-cut printed, stenciled, embossed
Dimensions:
62.0 x 86.0 cm
Object Type:
Painting/Drawing/Print
Place:
Cape Dorset (Kingait, Kinngait, Kingnait); Qikiqtaaluk Region (Qitirmiut, Baffin); Nunavut; Canada
Archipelago:
Canadian Arctic Archipelago
Island Name:
Dorset Island
Island Grouping:
Baffin Island Group
Date created:
1964
Catalog Number:
26/413
Barcode:
260413.000
See related items:
Inuit [Cape Dorset/Kinngait]
Painting/Drawing/Print
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws61bedafb0-f699-4ef3-a49e-e90ea6d367d3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_276506
Online Media:

Two Green Birds

Culture/People:
Inuit [Cape Dorset/Kinngait]  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Kenojuak Ashevak (Kenojuak), Inuit [Cape Dorset/Kinngait], 1927-2013  Search this
Previous owner:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Donor:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Title:
Two Green Birds
Object Name:
Drawing
Media/Materials:
Paper, crayon
Techniques:
Drawn
Dimensions:
60.6 x 50.6 cm
Object Type:
Painting/Drawing/Print
Place:
Cape Dorset (Kingait, Kinngait, Kingnait); Qikiqtaaluk Region (Qitirmiut, Baffin); Nunavut; Canada
Archipelago:
Canadian Arctic Archipelago
Island Name:
Dorset Island
Island Grouping:
Baffin Island Group
Date created:
1970-1990
Catalog Number:
26/474
Barcode:
260474.000
See related items:
Inuit [Cape Dorset/Kinngait]
Painting/Drawing/Print
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws61f878bc2-3104-4b8c-bb27-404e65a028c5
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_276567
Online Media:

Animals in Camp

Culture/People:
Inuit [Cape Dorset/Kinngait]  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Kenojuak Ashevak (Kenojuak), Inuit [Cape Dorset/Kinngait], 1927-2013  Search this
Previous owner:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Donor:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Title:
Animals in Camp
Object Name:
Print
Media/Materials:
Paper, ink
Techniques:
Etched/printed
Dimensions:
19.5 x 15.0 cm
Object Type:
Painting/Drawing/Print
Place:
Cape Dorset (Kingait, Kinngait, Kingnait); Qikiqtaaluk Region (Qitirmiut, Baffin); Nunavut; Canada
Archipelago:
Canadian Arctic Archipelago
Island Name:
Dorset Island
Island Grouping:
Baffin Island Group
Date created:
1968
Catalog Number:
26/481
Barcode:
260481.000
See related items:
Inuit [Cape Dorset/Kinngait]
Painting/Drawing/Print
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6f5c1ade2-fc7d-46cc-857f-963362a54d17
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_276574
Online Media:

Wall hanging

Culture/People:
Inuit [Baker Lake/Qamani’tuaq]  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Irene Avaalaaqiaq Tiktaalaaq (Irene Ahvalakiak), Inuit [Baker Lake/Qamani’tuaq], b. 1941  Search this
Previous seller:
Canadian Arctic Producers Co-operative Ltd. (CAP/Canadian Arctic Producers/Canadian Arctic Producers Co-op)  Search this
Previous owner:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Donor:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Object Name:
Wall hanging
Media/Materials:
Wool felt, thread
Techniques:
Sewn, appliquéd
Dimensions:
50.5 x 83.0 x 8.4 cm
Object Type:
Made-for-Sale items and Souvenirs
Place:
Baker Lake (Qamanittuaq); Kivalliq Region (Keewatin); Nunavut; Canada
Date created:
1973
Catalog Number:
26/240
Barcode:
260240.000
See related items:
Inuit [Baker Lake/Qamani’tuaq]
Made-for-Sale items and Souvenirs
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6dc544f3a-bdef-40ef-b5dd-923fbcf36854
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_276333
Online Media:

Animal with Baby

Culture/People:
Inuit [Arviat]  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Andy Miki, Inuit [Arviat], 1918-1983  Search this
Previous seller:
Canadian Arctic Producers Co-operative Ltd. (CAP/Canadian Arctic Producers/Canadian Arctic Producers Co-op)  Search this
Previous owner:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Donor:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Title:
Animal with Baby
Object Name:
Figural group
Media/Materials:
Steatite/soapstone
Techniques:
Carved, incised
Dimensions:
14.3 x 4.0 x 14.0 cm
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Arviat (Eskimo Point); Kivalliq Region (Keewatin); Nunavut; Canada
Date created:
1972
Catalog Number:
26/281
Barcode:
260281.000
See related items:
Inuit [Arviat]
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6d2188661-8752-4a4f-b0a4-c940585602a2
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_276374
Online Media:

Figure

Culture/People:
Inuit [Broughton Island/Qikiqtarjuaq]  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Josephie Kokseak, Inuit [Broughton Island/Qikiqtarjuaq], b. 1933  Search this
Previous seller:
Canadian Arctic Producers Co-operative Ltd. (CAP/Canadian Arctic Producers/Canadian Arctic Producers Co-op)  Search this
Collector:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Previous owner:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Donor:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Object Name:
Figure
Media/Materials:
Serpentine
Techniques:
Carved, incised
Dimensions:
13.0 x 4.3 x 8.4 cm
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Qikiqtarjuaq (Broughton Island); Qikiqtaaluk Region (Qitirmiut, Baffin); Nunavut; Canada
Archipelago:
Canadian Arctic Archipelago
Island Name:
Broughton Island
Island Grouping:
Baffin Island Group
Date created:
1972
Catalog Number:
26/202
Barcode:
260202.000
See related items:
Inuit [Broughton Island/Qikiqtarjuaq]
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws66cbf8f6e-90b6-43f9-8dae-d3d5386c942f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_276295
Online Media:

Letter opener

Culture/People:
probably Iñupiaq (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Maree B. Hamblin (Maree Berry Hamblin), Non-Indian, 1908-1989  Search this
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Donor:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Object Name:
Letter opener
Media/Materials:
Walrus Ivory
Techniques:
Carved, etched
Dimensions:
18.7 x 2.3 x 1.3 cm
Object Type:
Made-for-Sale items and Souvenirs
Place:
Alaska; USA
Date created:
1947-1960
Catalog Number:
26/203
Barcode:
260203.000
See related items:
Iñupiaq
Made-for-Sale items and Souvenirs
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws614482c31-51c6-4fbf-8b08-5e0a2fc35fd0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_276296
Online Media:

Figural group

Culture/People:
Siberian Yupik [Savoogna, St. Lawrence Island]  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Melvin Seppilu (M. Seppilu), Siberian Yupik [Savoogna, St. Lawrence Island], 1932-2004  Search this
Previous owner:
Charlie McAlpine, Non-Indian  Search this
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Donor:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Object Name:
Figural group
Media/Materials:
Ivory, animal bone
Techniques:
Carved, painted, polished
Dimensions:
36.4 x 9.3 x 7.5 cm
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Savoonga; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Bering Sea Islands
Island Name:
Saint Lawrence Island
Date created:
1955
Catalog Number:
26/204
Barcode:
260204.000
See related items:
Siberian Yupik [Savoogna, St. Lawrence Island]
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6e945fd1a-5721-436c-9814-219f96139938
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_276297
Online Media:

Composition, Hunting

Culture/People:
Inuit [Pannirtuq/Pangnirtung]  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Qaqasiralaq Kullualik, Inuit [Pannirtuq/Pangnirtung], 1913-1984  Search this
Previous seller:
Canadian Arctic Producers Co-operative Ltd. (CAP/Canadian Arctic Producers/Canadian Arctic Producers Co-op)  Search this
Collector:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Previous owner:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Donor:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Title:
Composition, Hunting
Object Name:
Figural group
Media/Materials:
Steatite/soapstone
Techniques:
Carved
Dimensions:
29.6 x 13.8 x 11.8 cm
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Pangnirtung (Panniqtuuq, Pangniqtuuq); Qikiqtaaluk Region (Qitirmiut, Baffin); Nunavut; Canada
Archipelago:
Canadian Arctic Archipelago
Island Name:
Baffin Island
Island Grouping:
Baffin Island Group
Date created:
1978
Catalog Number:
26/205
Barcode:
260205.000
See related items:
Inuit [Pannirtuq/Pangnirtung]
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws61faeac1c-eed7-468a-be77-a7f73d71537a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_276298
Online Media:

Tatooed Sedna

Culture/People:
Inuit [Povungnituk/Puvirnituq]  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Aliva Tuktu Tulugak, Inuit [Povungnituk/Puvirnituq], b. 1953  Search this
Previous seller:
Fédération des coopératives du Nouveau-Québec  Search this
Previous owner:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Donor:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Title:
Tatooed Sedna
Object Name:
Figure
Media/Materials:
Steatite/soapstone
Techniques:
Carved
Dimensions:
14.5 x 5.3 x 6.5 cm
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Puvirnituq (Povungnituk); Nord du Québec Region (Nunavik); Québec; Canada
Date created:
1984
Catalog Number:
26/206
Barcode:
260206.000
See related items:
Inuit [Povungnituk/Puvirnituq]
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a09a2c1b-0f96-4cba-be05-1bbf334e8525
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_276299
Online Media:

Man on Sled

Culture/People:
Inuit [Arviat]  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Joy Kiluvigyuak Hallauk, Inuit [Arviat], 1940-2000  Search this
Previous seller:
Canadian Arctic Producers Co-operative Ltd. (CAP/Canadian Arctic Producers/Canadian Arctic Producers Co-op)  Search this
Collector:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Previous owner:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Donor:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Title:
Man on Sled
Object Name:
Figure
Media/Materials:
Steatite/soapstone, hide, wood, sinew
Techniques:
Carved, cut, tied
Dimensions:
21.0 x 9.5 x 18.4 cm
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Arviat (Eskimo Point); Kivalliq Region (Keewatin); Nunavut; Canada
Date created:
1977
Catalog Number:
26/207
Barcode:
260207.000
See related items:
Inuit [Arviat]
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws699743993-aecc-4ea7-9cf7-865306f8c803
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_276300
Online Media:

Spirit Legend

Culture/People:
Inuit [Umiujaq]  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Joshua Sala, Inuit [Umiujaq], 1936-1984  Search this
Previous seller:
Fédération des coopératives du Nouveau-Québec  Search this
Previous owner:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Donor:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Title:
Spirit Legend
Object Name:
Sculpture
Media/Materials:
Steatite/soapstone
Techniques:
Carved
Dimensions:
20.0 x 7.3 x 29.5 cm
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Kuujjuarapik (Great Whale River); Nord du Québec Region (Nunavik); Québec; Canada
Date created:
1979
Catalog Number:
26/208
Barcode:
260208.000
See related items:
Inuit [Umiujaq]
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6dfddcbea-21e7-4b35-8851-5326b009e1ad
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_276301
Online Media:

Spirits

Culture/People:
Inuit [Pelly Bay/Arviliqjuaq]  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Lucie Immingnaq Qayaqsaaq, Inuit [Pelly Bay/Arviliqjuaq], b. 1927  Search this
Previous seller:
Canadian Arctic Producers Co-operative Ltd. (CAP/Canadian Arctic Producers/Canadian Arctic Producers Co-op)  Search this
Collector:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Previous owner:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Donor:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Title:
Spirits
Object Name:
Sculpture
Media/Materials:
Antler
Techniques:
Carved, drilled
Dimensions:
14.8 x 13.8 x 4.0 cm
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Kugaaruk (Pelly Bay); Kitkmeot Region (Qitirmiut); Nunavut; Canada
Date created:
1972
Catalog Number:
26/209
Barcode:
260209.000
See related items:
Inuit [Pelly Bay/Arviliqjuaq]
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws63c8084fc-fe14-41e1-b775-6ae2b0f521b2
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_276302
Online Media:

Animal Spirits

Culture/People:
Inuit [George River/Kangiqsualujjuaq]  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Tivi Etok (Tivi Etook), Inuit [George River/Kangiqsualujjuaq], b. 1928  Search this
Previous seller:
Fédération des coopératives du Nouveau-Québec  Search this
Previous owner:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Donor:
Bert Witt (Mervin Herbert Witt), Non-Indian, 1916-2013  Search this
Ellen Witt (Ellen Hays Witt), Non-Indian, 1917-2007  Search this
Title:
Animal Spirits
Object Name:
Figure
Media/Materials:
Antler
Techniques:
Carved
Dimensions:
25.7 x 12.7 x 7.0 cm
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Nunavut; Canada
Date created:
1977
Catalog Number:
26/210
Barcode:
260210.000
See related items:
Inuit [George River/Kangiqsualujjuaq]
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws680ffab61-2315-4033-8244-506d3255390a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_276303
Online Media:

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