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Perry Private Collection of Inuit Art

Dr. Harold Perry Jr. was professor emeritus and former chairman of the orthodontic department at Northwestern University, Chicago, IL. Although Dr. Perry's ancestors emigrated from Canada in the 1800s, his family always maintained a deep connection to the North. As a boy in the 1930s, Harold traveled to Canada with his family, developing a strong interest in aboriginal cultures which continued into his adult life. Dr. Perry studied native cultures, artifacts, and archaeology in depth. 

In the 1960's, Dr. Perry and his wife Lynn traveled extensively throughout arctic and subarctic Canada to learn more about the Inuit people and their culture. Each trip included stop overs in Winnipeg, Toronto, or Montreal where the Perry's were introduced to the great galleries of Inuit art including Galerie D'Art Esquimau in Montreal and the Harris Gallery in Toronto. Both of these galleries played significant roles in helping them curate this important and eclectic collection.

Collection highlights include Musk Ox carvings by Simon Qamanirq and Seepie Ipeelie (2904-2000), transformational sculptures by Jacob Tumic (b. 1917) and Johnny Kavik (b. 1943), a Mother with Baby preparing Arctic Char by the great Aisa Qupirualu Alasua (1916-2003), and a sculpture of Inuks (Men) Playing Stick Pull Game by Manasie Akpaliapik (b. 1955).

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Inuks Playing Stick Pull Game, 1983 by Manasie Akpaliapik (b. 1955)
Inuks Playing Stick Pull Game, 1983 by Manasie Akpaliapik (b. 1955)
$2,800.00 Sold
Mother with Baby Preparing Arctic Char, 1978 by Aisa Qupirualu Alasua (1916-2003)
Mother with Baby Preparing Arctic Char, 1978 by Aisa Qupirualu Alasua (1916-2003)
$3,600.00
Shaman Transforms to Walrus, 1999 by Johnny Kavik (b. 1943)
Shaman Transforms to Walrus, 1999 by Johnny Kavik (b. 1943)
$1,800.00 Sold
Preparing the Seal Flipper, c. 1970 by Lucassie Ikkidluak (b. 1949)
Preparing the Seal Flipper, c. 1970 by Lucassie Ikkidluak (b. 1949)
$1,800.00
Large Walrus Sunning, c. 1980 by Goteleak Judea (b. 1940)
Large Walrus Sunning, c. 1980 by Goteleak Judea (b. 1940)
$3,200.00
Double Sided Transformational with Hunting Scenes, c. 1970 by Jacob Tumic (b. 1917)
Double Sided Transformational with Hunting Scenes, c. 1970 by Jacob Tumic (b. 1917)
$3,200.00 Sold
Bird with Outstretched Wings, 1985 by Shorty Killiktee (1949-1993)
Bird with Outstretched Wings, 1985 by Shorty Killiktee (1949-1993)
$2,400.00
Musk Ox with Calf, c. 1990 by Derrald Taylor
Musk Ox with Calf, c. 1990 by Derrald Taylor
$2,800.00
Musk Ox, c. 1990 by Simon Qamanirq (b 1953)
Musk Ox, c. 1990 by Simon Qamanirq (b 1953)
$2,200.00
Bear Eating Seal, 1977 by George Pitsiulak (b. 1929)
Bear Eating Seal, 1977 by George Pitsiulak (b. 1929)
$1,800.00
Bird Feeding on Tundra, c. 1980 by Daniel Inukpuk (b. 1942)
Bird Feeding on Tundra, c. 1980 by Daniel Inukpuk (b. 1942)
$1,600.00
Arching Narwhale, 1979 by Josephie Padluq (b. 1938)
Arching Narwhale, 1979 by Josephie Padluq (b. 1938)
$2,800.00
Musk Ox, c. 1980 by Nuveeya Ipellie (1920-2010)
Musk Ox, c. 1980 by Nuveeya Ipellie (1920-2010)
$1,800.00 Sold
Bird with Raised Wings, 1987 by Osuitok Ipeelee (1923-2005)
Bird with Raised Wings, 1987 by Osuitok Ipeelee (1923-2005)
$1,500.00 Sold
Bear and Walrus, c. 1970 by Simeonie Uppik (b. 1928)
Bear and Walrus, c. 1970 by Simeonie Uppik (b. 1928)
$2,400.00
Musk Ox, c. 1990 by Simon Qamanirq (b 1953)
Musk Ox, c. 1990 by Simon Qamanirq (b 1953)
$1,800.00