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  • Toonoo Sharky (Born 1970) Inuit Stone Sculpture
    Feb. 16, 2025

    Toonoo Sharky (Born 1970) Inuit Stone Sculpture

    Est: $600 - $800

    Toonoo Sharky (Born 1970) Inuit Stone Sculpture  An eagle transformation work, signed as pictured.  Dimensions: 8in x 31/2in, the height is 12 3/4in.  Provenance: Collection of Madge Goldman, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania  

    Locati LLC
  • Toonoo Sharky Inuit Stone Sculpture
    Jan. 07, 2024

    Toonoo Sharky Inuit Stone Sculpture

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Toonoo Sharky (Canadian, Cape Dorset, Nunavuk, b. 1970) "Untitled" Inuit Serpentine Sculpture, initialed "TS" and marked to base "J D S P c. 1993". 11" H x 9" W x 3.5" D. Provenance: From a 631 1st St. Estate sale. Keywords: Inuit, Eskimo, Indigenous, Native, Mythical, Hybrid, Transformation, Transformative, Bird Man, Anthropomorphic, Zoomorphic

    Auctions at Showplace
  • TOONOO SHARKY (Canadian, born 1970). Owl Defending, Hand carved serpentine stone sculpture of a standing owl. Inuit art. Adquired in 20
    Jun. 15, 2023

    TOONOO SHARKY (Canadian, born 1970). Owl Defending, Hand carved serpentine stone sculpture of a standing owl. Inuit art. Adquired in 20

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    TOONOO SHARKY (Canadian, born 1970). Owl Defending, Hand carved serpentine stone sculpture of a standing owl. Inuit art. Adquired in 2004 at "Spirit Wrestler Gallery" Vancouver, BC, Canada. - 6.5 h x 14 w x 2.5 d inches

    Sloans & Kenyon
  • Toonoo Sharky's "Spirit Fish" Original Serpentine Sculpture
    Nov. 26, 2022

    Toonoo Sharky's "Spirit Fish" Original Serpentine Sculpture

    Est: $25,000 - $27,500

    Toonoo Sharky's "Spirit Fish" original serpentine sculpture. Toonoo attributes the development of himself as a carver to his maternal grandfather, Quppapik who used to provide for his family through hunting and carving. As a boy, Toonoo would watch his grandfather Quppapik and learn how his grandfather made carvings. Watching is how Inuit learn from their forefathers to survive. In 1979, Sharky, Toonoo's paternal grandfather, and Toonoo's father Josephee both passed away tragically in a boating accident when Toonoo was nine years old. After this event, Ragee, his mother, and the children moved to Kimmirut (Lake Harbour). It was in Lake Harbour that Toonoo started his carving career at the age of nine and into his early teens. The family moved back to Cape Dorset when Toonoo was 13 years old. He continues to carve and gain mastery over the stone with new tools and techniques. He was already supporting himself in his teens through carving. Not having his father or grandfather to look after him, he says, made him the master carver he is today. He learned to survive through his art. What he going to carve comes from the spirit in the stone and his spirit, his mind and his imagination. His mastery of capturing spirit in stone continues to captivate an audience for his work. Changes to his style are a natural development. His work today features different coloured serpentine stone for eye inlays. In the past the eye inlays have been either ivory or caribou antler with dark serpentine. He carves mainly large scale sculptures. He sometimes takes the stone to its limit carving it thin, as thin as he can, making pieces fluid and transforming. Birds continue to be a favourite theme. Birds, fish, Shama, transformations and masks have shown themselves in the stone. This piece is magnificent and monumental. It has been certified authentic and genuine and has been appraised at $78,000 CAN.

    Oakwood Auctions
  • Toonoo Sharky's "Owl" Original Sculpture
    Nov. 26, 2022

    Toonoo Sharky's "Owl" Original Sculpture

    Est: $6,500 - $7,500

    Toonoo Sharky's "Owl" original sculpture. Toonoo attributes the development of himself as a carver to his maternal grandfather, Quppapik who used to provide for his family through hunting and carving. As a boy, Toonoo would watch his grandfather Quppapik and learn how his grandfather made carvings. Watching is how Inuit learn from their forefathers to survive. In 1979, Sharky, Toonoo's paternal grandfather, and Toonoo's father Josephee both passed away tragically in a boating accident when Toonoo was nine years old. After this event, Ragee, his mother, and the children moved to Kimmirut (Lake Harbour). It was in Lake Harbour that Toonoo started his carving career at the age of nine and into his early teens. The family moved back to Cape Dorset when Toonoo was 13 years old. He continues to carve and gain mastery over the stone with new tools and techniques. He was already supporting himself in his teens through carving. Not having his father or grandfather to look after him, he says, made him the master carver he is today. He learned to survive through his art. What he going to carve comes from the spirit in the stone and his spirit, his mind and his imagination. His mastery of capturing spirit in stone continues to captivate an audience for his work. Changes to his style are a natural development. His work today features different coloured serpentine stone for eye inlays. In the past the eye inlays have been either ivory or caribou antler with dark serpentine. He carves mainly large scale sculptures. He sometimes takes the stone to its limit carving it thin, as thin as he can, making pieces fluid and transforming. Birds continue to be a favourite theme. Birds, fish, Shama, transformations and masks have shown themselves in the stone. This piece has been certified authentic and genuine, and has been appraised at $27,000 CAN.

    Oakwood Auctions
  • Toonoo Sharky's "Spirit Fish" Original Serpentine Sculpture
    Oct. 23, 2021

    Toonoo Sharky's "Spirit Fish" Original Serpentine Sculpture

    Est: $40,000 - $50,000

    Toonoo Sharky's "Spirit Fish" original serpentine sculpture. Toonoo attributes the development of himself as a carver to his maternal grandfather, Quppapik who used to provide for his family through hunting and carving. As a boy, Toonoo would watch his grandfather Quppapik and learn how his grandfather made carvings. Watching is how Inuit learn from their forefathers to survive. In 1979, Sharky, Toonoo's paternal grandfather, and Toonoo's father Josephee both passed away tragically in a boating accident when Toonoo was nine years old. After this event, Ragee, his mother, and the children moved to Kimmirut (Lake Harbour). It was in Lake Harbour that Toonoo started his carving career at the age of nine and into his early teens. The family moved back to Cape Dorset when Toonoo was 13 years old. He continues to carve and gain mastery over the stone with new tools and techniques. He was already supporting himself in his teens through carving. Not having his father or grandfather to look after him, he says, made him the master carver he is today. He learned to survive through his art. What he going to carve comes from the spirit in the stone and his spirit, his mind and his imagination. His mastery of capturing spirit in stone continues to captivate an audience for his work. Changes to his style are a natural development. His work today features different coloured serpentine stone for eye inlays. In the past the eye inlays have been either ivory or caribou antler with dark serpentine. He carves mainly large scale sculptures. He sometimes takes the stone to its limit carving it thin, as thin as he can, making pieces fluid and transforming. Birds continue to be a favourite theme. Birds, fish, Shama, transformations and masks have shown themselves in the stone. This piece is magnificent and monumental. It has been certified authentic and genuine and has been appraised at $78,000 CAN.

    Oakwood Auctions
  • Toonoo Sharky's "Owl" Original Serpentine Sculpture
    Oct. 23, 2021

    Toonoo Sharky's "Owl" Original Serpentine Sculpture

    Est: $10,000 - $12,500

    Toonoo Sharky's "Owl" original serpentine sculpture. Toonoo attributes the development of himself as a carver to his maternal grandfather, Quppapik who used to provide for his family through hunting and carving. As a boy, Toonoo would watch his grandfather Quppapik and learn how his grandfather made carvings. Watching is how Inuit learn from their forefathers to survive. In 1979, Sharky, Toonoo's paternal grandfather, and Toonoo's father Josephee both passed away tragically in a boating accident when Toonoo was nine years old. After this event, Ragee, his mother, and the children moved to Kimmirut (Lake Harbour). It was in Lake Harbour that Toonoo started his carving career at the age of nine and into his early teens. The family moved back to Cape Dorset when Toonoo was 13 years old. He continues to carve and gain mastery over the stone with new tools and techniques. He was already supporting himself in his teens through carving. Not having his father or grandfather to look after him, he says, made him the master carver he is today. He learned to survive through his art. What he going to carve comes from the spirit in the stone and his spirit, his mind and his imagination. His mastery of capturing spirit in stone continues to captivate an audience for his work. Changes to his style are a natural development. His work today features different coloured serpentine stone for eye inlays. In the past the eye inlays have been either ivory or caribou antler with dark serpentine. He carves mainly large scale sculptures. He sometimes takes the stone to its limit carving it thin, as thin as he can, making pieces fluid and transforming. Birds continue to be a favourite theme. Birds, fish, Shama, transformations and masks have shown themselves in the stone. This piece has been certified authentic and genuine, and has been appraised at $27,000 CAN.

    Oakwood Auctions
  • A Toonoo Sharky sculpture
    Aug. 30, 2021

    A Toonoo Sharky sculpture

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Toonoo Sharky Inuit, Cape Dorset/Kinngait, (b. 1970), a carved stone sculpture, seal, apparently unsigned, Canadian Eskimo Art sticker on the underside. height 9in, depth 12 1/2in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • Toonoo Sharky's "Birds and Whale" Orig. Inuit Carving
    Jan. 03, 2021

    Toonoo Sharky's "Birds and Whale" Orig. Inuit Carving

    Est: $7,000 - $8,750

    Toonoo Sharky's "Birds and Whale" original Inuit carving. Carved in 2018, from the community of Cape Dorset. Carved from stone, and certified by the government of Canada. This carving is in excellent condition. Included with its certification tag. 9 1/2" x 9 1/4" x 15 3/4"

    Oakwood Auctions
  • Toonoo Sharky's "Spirit Fish" Original Serpentine Sculpture
    Jan. 03, 2021

    Toonoo Sharky's "Spirit Fish" Original Serpentine Sculpture

    Est: $40,000 - $50,000

    Toonoo Sharky's "Spirit Fish" original serpentine sculpture. Toonoo attributes the development of himself as a carver to his maternal grandfather, Quppapik who used to provide for his family through hunting and carving. As a boy, Toonoo would watch his grandfather Quppapik and learn how his grandfather made carvings. Watching is how Inuit learn from their forefathers to survive. In 1979, Sharky, Toonoo's paternal grandfather, and Toonoo's father Josephee both passed away tragically in a boating accident when Toonoo was nine years old. After this event, Ragee, his mother, and the children moved to Kimmirut (Lake Harbour). It was in Lake Harbour that Toonoo started his carving career at the age of nine and into his early teens. The family moved back to Cape Dorset when Toonoo was 13 years old. He continues to carve and gain mastery over the stone with new tools and techniques. He was already supporting himself in his teens through carving. Not having his father or grandfather to look after him, he says, made him the master carver he is today. He learned to survive through his art. What he going to carve comes from the spirit in the stone and his spirit, his mind and his imagination. His mastery of capturing spirit in stone continues to captivate an audience for his work. Changes to his style are a natural development. His work today features different coloured serpentine stone for eye inlays. In the past the eye inlays have been either ivory or caribou antler with dark serpentine. He carves mainly large scale sculptures. He sometimes takes the stone to its limit carving it thin, as thin as he can, making pieces fluid and transforming. Birds continue to be a favourite theme. Birds, fish, Shama, transformations and masks have shown themselves in the stone. This piece is magnificent and monumental. It has been certified authentic and genuine and has been appraised at $78,000 CAN. 32" x 11 3/4" x 22 3/4" tall.

    Oakwood Auctions
  • Toonoo Sharky's "Owl" Original Serpentine Sculpture
    Jan. 03, 2021

    Toonoo Sharky's "Owl" Original Serpentine Sculpture

    Est: $10,000 - $12,500

    Toonoo Sharky's "Owl" original serpentine sculpture. Toonoo attributes the development of himself as a carver to his maternal grandfather, Quppapik who used to provide for his family through hunting and carving. As a boy, Toonoo would watch his grandfather Quppapik and learn how his grandfather made carvings. Watching is how Inuit learn from their forefathers to survive. In 1979, Sharky, Toonoo's paternal grandfather, and Toonoo's father Josephee both passed away tragically in a boating accident when Toonoo was nine years old. After this event, Ragee, his mother, and the children moved to Kimmirut (Lake Harbour). It was in Lake Harbour that Toonoo started his carving career at the age of nine and into his early teens. The family moved back to Cape Dorset when Toonoo was 13 years old. He continues to carve and gain mastery over the stone with new tools and techniques. He was already supporting himself in his teens through carving. Not having his father or grandfather to look after him, he says, made him the master carver he is today. He learned to survive through his art. What he going to carve comes from the spirit in the stone and his spirit, his mind and his imagination. His mastery of capturing spirit in stone continues to captivate an audience for his work. Changes to his style are a natural development. His work today features different coloured serpentine stone for eye inlays. In the past the eye inlays have been either ivory or caribou antler with dark serpentine. He carves mainly large scale sculptures. He sometimes takes the stone to its limit carving it thin, as thin as he can, making pieces fluid and transforming. Birds continue to be a favourite theme. Birds, fish, Shama, transformations and masks have shown themselves in the stone. This piece has been certified authentic and genuine, and has been appraised at $27,000 CAN. 12 1/2" x 16" x 20" tall.

    Oakwood Auctions
  • Toonoo Sharky's "Birds and Whale" Orig. Inuit Carving
    Dec. 05, 2020

    Toonoo Sharky's "Birds and Whale" Orig. Inuit Carving

    Est: $7,000 - $8,750

    Toonoo Sharky's "Birds and Whale" original Inuit carving. Carved in 2018, from the community of Cape Dorset. Carved from stone, and certified by the government of Canada. This carving is in excellent condition. Included with its certification tag.

    Oakwood Auctions
  • Toonoo Sharky's "Spirit Fish" Original Serpentine Sculpture
    Dec. 05, 2020

    Toonoo Sharky's "Spirit Fish" Original Serpentine Sculpture

    Est: $40,000 - $50,000

    Toonoo Sharky's "Spirit Fish" original serpentine sculpture. Toonoo attributes the development of himself as a carver to his maternal grandfather, Quppapik who used to provide for his family through hunting and carving. As a boy, Toonoo would watch his grandfather Quppapik and learn how his grandfather made carvings. Watching is how Inuit learn from their forefathers to survive. In 1979, Sharky, Toonoo's paternal grandfather, and Toonoo's father Josephee both passed away tragically in a boating accident when Toonoo was nine years old. After this event, Ragee, his mother, and the children moved to Kimmirut (Lake Harbour). It was in Lake Harbour that Toonoo started his carving career at the age of nine and into his early teens. The family moved back to Cape Dorset when Toonoo was 13 years old. He continues to carve and gain mastery over the stone with new tools and techniques. He was already supporting himself in his teens through carving. Not having his father or grandfather to look after him, he says, made him the master carver he is today. He learned to survive through his art. What he going to carve comes from the spirit in the stone and his spirit, his mind and his imagination. His mastery of capturing spirit in stone continues to captivate an audience for his work. Changes to his style are a natural development. His work today features different coloured serpentine stone for eye inlays. In the past the eye inlays have been either ivory or caribou antler with dark serpentine. He carves mainly large scale sculptures. He sometimes takes the stone to its limit carving it thin, as thin as he can, making pieces fluid and transforming. Birds continue to be a favourite theme. Birds, fish, Shama, transformations and masks have shown themselves in the stone. This piece is magnificent and monumental. It has been certified authentic and genuine and has been appraised at $78,000 CAN.Holiday2020

    Oakwood Auctions
  • Toonoo Sharky's "Owl" Original Serpentine Sculpture
    Dec. 05, 2020

    Toonoo Sharky's "Owl" Original Serpentine Sculpture

    Est: $10,000 - $12,500

    Toonoo Sharky's "Owl" original serpentine sculpture. Toonoo attributes the development of himself as a carver to his maternal grandfather, Quppapik who used to provide for his family through hunting and carving. As a boy, Toonoo would watch his grandfather Quppapik and learn how his grandfather made carvings. Watching is how Inuit learn from their forefathers to survive. In 1979, Sharky, Toonoo's paternal grandfather, and Toonoo's father Josephee both passed away tragically in a boating accident when Toonoo was nine years old. After this event, Ragee, his mother, and the children moved to Kimmirut (Lake Harbour). It was in Lake Harbour that Toonoo started his carving career at the age of nine and into his early teens. The family moved back to Cape Dorset when Toonoo was 13 years old. He continues to carve and gain mastery over the stone with new tools and techniques. He was already supporting himself in his teens through carving. Not having his father or grandfather to look after him, he says, made him the master carver he is today. He learned to survive through his art. What he going to carve comes from the spirit in the stone and his spirit, his mind and his imagination. His mastery of capturing spirit in stone continues to captivate an audience for his work. Changes to his style are a natural development. His work today features different coloured serpentine stone for eye inlays. In the past the eye inlays have been either ivory or caribou antler with dark serpentine. He carves mainly large scale sculptures. He sometimes takes the stone to its limit carving it thin, as thin as he can, making pieces fluid and transforming. Birds continue to be a favourite theme. Birds, fish, Shama, transformations and masks have shown themselves in the stone. This piece has been certified authentic and genuine, and has been appraised at $27,000 CAN. Holiday2020

    Oakwood Auctions
  • Toonoo Sharky Inuit Transformation Stone Sculpture
    Oct. 25, 2020

    Toonoo Sharky Inuit Transformation Stone Sculpture

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Toonoo Sharky (Cape Dorset, b.1970) Inuit stone transformation sculpture depicting an eagle carrying a seal to one side, and a man's face to opposite, illegibly singed to underside and dated 1996. 8.5" H x 14" W x 7" D. Repair to edge of wing.

    Auctions at Showplace
  • Toonoo Sharky's "Spirit Fish" Original Serpentine Sculpture
    Aug. 16, 2020

    Toonoo Sharky's "Spirit Fish" Original Serpentine Sculpture

    Est: $40,000 - $50,000

    Toonoo Sharky's "Spirit Fish" original serpentine sculpture. AboriginalArtwork. Toonoo attributes the development of himself as a carver to his maternal grandfather, Quppapik who used to provide for his family through hunting and carving. As a boy, Toonoo would watch his grandfather Quppapik and learn how his grandfather made carvings. Watching is how Inuit learn from their forefathers to survive. In 1979, Sharky, Toonoo's paternal grandfather, and Toonoo's father Josephee both passed away tragically in a boating accident when Toonoo was nine years old. After this event, Ragee, his mother, and the children moved to Kimmirut (Lake Harbour). It was in Lake Harbour that Toonoo started his carving career at the age of nine and into his early teens. The family moved back to Cape Dorset when Toonoo was 13 years old. He continues to carve and gain mastery over the stone with new tools and techniques. He was already supporting himself in his teens through carving. Not having his father or grandfather to look after him, he says, made him the master carver he is today. He learned to survive through his art. What he going to carve comes from the spirit in the stone and his spirit, his mind and his imagination. His mastery of capturing spirit in stone continues to captivate an audience for his work. Changes to his style are a natural development. His work today features different coloured serpentine stone for eye inlays. In the past the eye inlays have been either ivory or caribou antler with dark serpentine. He carves mainly large scale sculptures. He sometimes takes the stone to its limit carving it thin, as thin as he can, making pieces fluid and transforming. Birds continue to be a favourite theme. Birds, fish, Shama, transformations and masks have shown themselves in the stone. This piece is magnificent and monumental. It has been certified authentic and genuine and has been appraised at $78,000 CAN. This lot must be paid for by way of Wire Transfer or E-Transfer. Category4

    Oakwood Auctions
  • Toonoo Sharky's "Owl" Original Serpentine Sculpture
    Aug. 16, 2020

    Toonoo Sharky's "Owl" Original Serpentine Sculpture

    Est: $10,000 - $12,500

    AppraiserTopPicks. Toonoo Sharky's "Owl" original serpentine sculpture. AboriginalArtwork. Toonoo attributes the development of himself as a carver to his maternal grandfather, Quppapik who used to provide for his family through hunting and carving. As a boy, Toonoo would watch his grandfather Quppapik and learn how his grandfather made carvings. Watching is how Inuit learn from their forefathers to survive. In 1979, Sharky, Toonoo's paternal grandfather, and Toonoo's father Josephee both passed away tragically in a boating accident when Toonoo was nine years old. After this event, Ragee, his mother, and the children moved to Kimmirut (Lake Harbour). It was in Lake Harbour that Toonoo started his carving career at the age of nine and into his early teens. The family moved back to Cape Dorset when Toonoo was 13 years old. He continues to carve and gain mastery over the stone with new tools and techniques. He was already supporting himself in his teens through carving. Not having his father or grandfather to look after him, he says, made him the master carver he is today. He learned to survive through his art. What he going to carve comes from the spirit in the stone and his spirit, his mind and his imagination. His mastery of capturing spirit in stone continues to captivate an audience for his work. Changes to his style are a natural development. His work today features different coloured serpentine stone for eye inlays. In the past the eye inlays have been either ivory or caribou antler with dark serpentine. He carves mainly large scale sculptures. He sometimes takes the stone to its limit carving it thin, as thin as he can, making pieces fluid and transforming. Birds continue to be a favourite theme. Birds, fish, Shama, transformations and masks have shown themselves in the stone. This piece has been certified authentic and genuine, and has been appraised at $27,000 CAN.

    Oakwood Auctions
  • Toonoo Sharky's "Birds and Whale" Orig. Inuit Carving
    Aug. 16, 2020

    Toonoo Sharky's "Birds and Whale" Orig. Inuit Carving

    Est: $7,000 - $8,750

    Toonoo Sharky's "Birds and Whale" original Inuit carving. Carved in 2018, from the community of Cape Dorset. Carved from stone, and certified by the government of Canada. This carving is in excellent condition. Included with its certification tag. AboriginalArtwork.

    Oakwood Auctions
  • Toonoo Sharky's "Spirit Fish" Original Serpentine Sculpture
    Oct. 26, 2019

    Toonoo Sharky's "Spirit Fish" Original Serpentine Sculpture

    Est: $40,000 - $50,000

    Toonoo Sharky's "Spirit Fish" original serpentine sculpture. Toonoo attributes the development of himself as a carver to his maternal grandfather, Quppapik who used to provide for his family through hunting and carving. As a boy, Toonoo would watch his grandfather Quppapik and learn how his grandfather made carvings. Watching is how Inuit learn from their forefathers to survive. In 1979, Sharky, Toonoo's paternal grandfather, and Toonoo's father Josephee both passed away tragically in a boating accident when Toonoo was nine years old. After this event, Ragee, his mother, and the children moved to Kimmirut (Lake Harbour). It was in Lake Harbour that Toonoo started his carving career at the age of nine and into his early teens. The family moved back to Cape Dorset when Toonoo was 13 years old. He continues to carve and gain mastery over the stone with new tools and techniques. He was already supporting himself in his teens through carving. Not having his father or grandfather to look after him, he says, made him the master carver he is today. He learned to survive through his art. What he going to carve comes from the spirit in the stone and his spirit, his mind and his imagination. His mastery of capturing spirit in stone continues to captivate an audience for his work. Changes to his style are a natural development. His work today features different coloured serpentine stone for eye inlays. In the past the eye inlays have been either ivory or caribou antler with dark serpentine. He carves mainly large scale sculptures. He sometimes takes the stone to its limit carving it thin, as thin as he can, making pieces fluid and transforming. Birds continue to be a favourite theme. Birds, fish, Shama, transformations and masks have shown themselves in the stone. This piece is magnificent and monumental. It has been certified authentic and genuine and has been appraised at $78,000 CAN.

    Oakwood Auctions
  • Toonoo Sharky's "Owl" Original Serpentine Sculpture
    Oct. 26, 2019

    Toonoo Sharky's "Owl" Original Serpentine Sculpture

    Est: $10,000 - $12,500

    Toonoo Sharky's "Owl" original serpentine sculpture. Toonoo attributes the development of himself as a carver to his maternal grandfather, Quppapik who used to provide for his family through hunting and carving. As a boy, Toonoo would watch his grandfather Quppapik and learn how his grandfather made carvings. Watching is how Inuit learn from their forefathers to survive. In 1979, Sharky, Toonoo's paternal grandfather, and Toonoo's father Josephee both passed away tragically in a boating accident when Toonoo was nine years old. After this event, Ragee, his mother, and the children moved to Kimmirut (Lake Harbour). It was in Lake Harbour that Toonoo started his carving career at the age of nine and into his early teens. The family moved back to Cape Dorset when Toonoo was 13 years old. He continues to carve and gain mastery over the stone with new tools and techniques. He was already supporting himself in his teens through carving. Not having his father or grandfather to look after him, he says, made him the master carver he is today. He learned to survive through his art. What he going to carve comes from the spirit in the stone and his spirit, his mind and his imagination. His mastery of capturing spirit in stone continues to captivate an audience for his work. Changes to his style are a natural development. His work today features different coloured serpentine stone for eye inlays. In the past the eye inlays have been either ivory or caribou antler with dark serpentine. He carves mainly large scale sculptures. He sometimes takes the stone to its limit carving it thin, as thin as he can, making pieces fluid and transforming. Birds continue to be a favourite theme. Birds, fish, Shama, transformations and masks have shown themselves in the stone. This piece has been certified authentic and genuine, and has been appraised at $27,000 CAN.

    Oakwood Auctions
  • Toonoo Sharky's "Birds and Whale" Orig. Inuit Carving
    Oct. 26, 2019

    Toonoo Sharky's "Birds and Whale" Orig. Inuit Carving

    Est: $7,000 - $8,750

    Toonoo Sharky's "Birds and Whale" original Inuit carving. Carved in 2018, from the community of Cape Dorset. Carved fom stone, and certified by the government of Canada. This carving is in excellent condition. Included with its certification tag.

    Oakwood Auctions
  • (6 PCS) INUIT SCULPTURE & (1 PC) MATS JONNASON ART GLASS
    Jul. 10, 2019

    (6 PCS) INUIT SCULPTURE & (1 PC) MATS JONNASON ART GLASS

    Est: $500 - $700

    (6 PCS) INUIT SCULPTURE & (1 PC) MATS JONNASON ART GLASS Group of (7) Pieces of Arctic Animal Art, (6) of which are Inuit carved stone sculptures, including: Standing hawk sculpture by Toonoo Sharky (Nunavut, Canada, 1970- ), in serpentine, signed on base, 5 1/2" high, 1 3/4" x 2 3/8"; Breaching whale by Kellypalik Etidlooie (Cape Dorset, Canada, 1966- ), in soapstone, signed on base, 3 3/8" high, 4" x 2 1/4"; Arctic loon, in serpentine, Inuit character mark and '#1" on base, 3 1/2" high, 7 1/2" x 2 1/8"; Standing owl, Inuit characters on base, 4 1/2" high, 2 3/4" x 5 1/4"; Eagle with fish, illegible marks on base, 3 1/4" high, 4 3/4" x 1 3/4"; and Spread wing standing owl, marked 'Jonassie ???, 1993', 2 7/8" high. 3 3/4" x 1"; PLUS Swedish etched crystal sculpture by Mats Jonasson depicting a seal pup, signed on base, 3 3/8" high, 5 1/4" x 1 3/4"

    Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
  • Toonoo Sharky's "Birds and Whale" Orig. Inuit Carving
    Jun. 08, 2019

    Toonoo Sharky's "Birds and Whale" Orig. Inuit Carving

    Est: $7,000 - $8,750

    Toonoo Sharky's "Birds and Whale" original Inuit carving. Carved in 2018, from the community of Cape Dorset. Carved fom stone, and certified by the government of Canada. This carving is in excellent condition. Included with its certification tag. Featured.

    Oakwood Auctions
  • TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), HAWK, stone, 15 x 2.75 x 4.5 in — 38.1 x 7 x 11.4 cm
    May. 31, 2018

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), HAWK, stone, 15 x 2.75 x 4.5 in — 38.1 x 7 x 11.4 cm

    Est: $300 - $400

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAITHAWKstone, signed in Roman15 x 2.75 x 4.5 in — 38.1 x 7 x 11.4 cmEstimate: $300—400

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  • TOONOO SHARKY 'BIRD SPIRITS' SERPENTINE SCULPTURE
    Oct. 28, 2017

    TOONOO SHARKY 'BIRD SPIRITS' SERPENTINE SCULPTURE

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Toonoo Sharky, RCA (Cape Dorset, b. 1970) large Inuit serpentine carving depicting a bird having carved masks throughout and fish in mouth. Dated 1993 and initialed 'TS'. Measures approx 17" (43cm) x 11" (28cm).

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  • TOONOO SHARKY, R.C.A. (1970-), SPIRIT FIGURE WITH HOOKED BEAK AND WINGS, stone, 10" x 2.5" x 5" — 25.4 x 6.4 x 12.7 cm.
    Sep. 15, 2016

    TOONOO SHARKY, R.C.A. (1970-), SPIRIT FIGURE WITH HOOKED BEAK AND WINGS, stone, 10" x 2.5" x 5" — 25.4 x 6.4 x 12.7 cm.

    Est: -

    TOONOO SHARKY, R.C.A. (1970-), E7-2729, CAPE DORSET / KINGNAITSPIRIT FIGURE WITH HOOKED BEAK AND WINGSstone, dated 91, signed in syllabics10" x 2.5" x 5" — 25.4 x 6.4 x 12.7 cm.Estimate: $300—500

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  • An Inuit serpentine carving by Toonoo Sharky (b.1970), Cape Dorset Spirit Mask, with inlaid bone or antler eyes, 9¼in. (23.5cm.) high,
    Sep. 25, 2015

    An Inuit serpentine carving by Toonoo Sharky (b.1970), Cape Dorset Spirit Mask, with inlaid bone or antler eyes, 9¼in. (23.5cm.) high,

    Est: £100 - £150

    An Inuit serpentine carving by Toonoo Sharky (b.1970), Cape Dorset Spirit Mask, with inlaid bone or antler eyes, 9 1/4in. (23.5cm.) high, a/f.

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  • TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), STARTLED BIRD, stone, 9.5" x 22" x 3.5" -- 24.1 x 55.9 x 8.9 cm.
    Jun. 01, 2015

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), STARTLED BIRD, stone, 9.5" x 22" x 3.5" -- 24.1 x 55.9 x 8.9 cm.

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, CAPE DORSET STARTLED BIRD stone9.5" x 22" x 3.5" -- 24.1 x 55.9 x 8.9 cm.

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  • Toonoo Sharky RCA (1970) m.
    May. 02, 2015

    Toonoo Sharky RCA (1970) m.

    Est: $1,200 - $1,600

    Cape Dorset, Composition: Birds and Seals, 1997, green stone, ivory and black inlay, dated, signed "T. SHARKY" & in syllabics, 7 x 8 x 3 in, 17.8 x 20.3 x 7.6 cm. Category: Inuit Art or Eskimo Art

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  • Toonoo Sharky RCA (1970-) m.
    May. 02, 2015

    Toonoo Sharky RCA (1970-) m.

    Est: $1,800 - $2,400

    Cape Dorset, Bird of Prey, 1997, brown-green and black stone and ivory, signed in syllabics, with "T.S." & dated, 12 x 5.5 x 6 in, 30.5 x 14 x 15.2 cm. Category: Inuit Art or Eskimo Art

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  • TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), SHAMAN BIRD TRANSFORMATION, stone, 6.75" x 1" x 1" — 17.1 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm.
    Apr. 30, 2015

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), SHAMAN BIRD TRANSFORMATION, stone, 6.75" x 1" x 1" — 17.1 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm.

    Est: -

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, CAPE DORSETSHAMAN BIRD TRANSFORMATIONstone, dated 1996, signed in syllabics6.75" x 1" x 1" — 17.1 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm.Estimate: $200—400

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  • TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), BIRD WITH UPSWEPT WINGS, stone, 6.75" x 4.25" x 1.75" - 17.1 x 10.8 x 4.4 cm.
    Jan. 29, 2015

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), BIRD WITH UPSWEPT WINGS, stone, 6.75" x 4.25" x 1.75" - 17.1 x 10.8 x 4.4 cm.

    Est: -

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, CAPE DORSETBIRD WITH UPSWEPT WINGSstone, signed in syllabics, dated 20066.75" x 4.25" x 1.75" - 17.1 x 10.8 x 4.4 cm.Estimate: $400-600

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  • TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, CAPE
    Nov. 17, 2014

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, CAPE

    Est: $600 - $900

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, CAPE DORSETFANCIFUL BIRDstone, dated 2003, signed in syllabics8.5" x 10.25" x 2" - 21.6 x 26 x 5.1 cm.Provenance:North Star Inuit Gallery, Yellowknife, NT, 2008,Collection of the late Mr. Gerald B. White

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  • TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, CAPE DORSETDANCING
    Nov. 17, 2014

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, CAPE DORSETDANCING

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, CAPE DORSETDANCING BIRDstone, signed in syllabics and Roman, dated 199514.75" x 4.5" x 6..25" - 37.5 x 11.4 x 15.9 cm.

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  • TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), SPIRIT FIGURE, stone, 11.25" x 11.75" x 1.5" - 28.6 x 29.8 x 3.8 cm.
    Sep. 18, 2014

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), SPIRIT FIGURE, stone, 11.25" x 11.75" x 1.5" - 28.6 x 29.8 x 3.8 cm.

    Est: -

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, CAPE DORSETSPIRIT FIGUREstone, signed in syllabics, initialed in Roman11.25" x 11.75" x 1.5" - 28.6 x 29.8 x 3.8 cm.Estimate: $800-1,200

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  • TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), BIRD WITH UPSWEPT WINGS, stone, 7" x 3.75" x 4.25" - 17.8 x 9.5 x 10.8 cm.
    Sep. 18, 2014

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), BIRD WITH UPSWEPT WINGS, stone, 7" x 3.75" x 4.25" - 17.8 x 9.5 x 10.8 cm.

    Est: -

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, CAPE DORSETBIRD WITH UPSWEPT WINGSstone, dated 2009, signed in syllabics7" x 3.75" x 4.25" - 17.8 x 9.5 x 10.8 cm.Estimate: $300-500

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  • Toonoo Sharky RCA (1970-) m.
    May. 03, 2014

    Toonoo Sharky RCA (1970-) m.

    Est: $1,200 - $1,500

    Cape Dorset, Bird Transformation, 2006, green stone, ivory and black stone inlay, signed in syllabics and dated, 6.5 x 7.25 x 4.5 in, 16.5 x 18.5 x 11.5 cm.

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  • TOONOO SHARKY (1970-); JOHNNY PUDLAT, E7-2729,
    Mar. 15, 2012

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-); JOHNNY PUDLAT, E7-2729,

    Est: $200 - $300

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-); JOHNNY PUDLAT, E7-2729, Cape Dorset TRANSFORMATION; BIRD, stone, dated 1988, signed in Roman, 5.25" x 6" x 2.75" - 13.3 x 15.2 x 7 cm.; 4.25" x 1.5" x 2.25" - 10.8 x 3.8 x 5.7 cm.

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  • TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape Dorset SPIRIT
    Feb. 16, 2012

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape Dorset SPIRIT

    Est: $300 - $500

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape Dorset SPIRIT WITH RAISED WINGS, stone, dated 2006, signed in syllabics, roughness on the tail, 10.5" x 5.25" x 3.5" - 26.7 x 13.3 x 8.9 cm.

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  • TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape Dorset KNIFE
    Feb. 16, 2012

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape Dorset KNIFE

    Est: $100 - $200

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape Dorset KNIFE AND HEAD TRANSFORMATION, stone, dated 1994, signed in Roman, 5.75" x 10.25" x 2.5" - 14.6 x 26 x 6.4 cm.

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  • TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape Dorset BIRD
    Feb. 16, 2012

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape Dorset BIRD

    Est: $300 - $450

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape Dorset BIRD WITH HEAD TILTED, stone, dated 2004, signed in syllabics and in Roman, 7.25" x 4.5" x 2.25" - 18.4 x 11.4 x 5.7 cm.

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  • Toonoo SHARKY (1970-) Esprit 13,5 x 8,5 x 13 cm
    Dec. 04, 2011

    Toonoo SHARKY (1970-) Esprit 13,5 x 8,5 x 13 cm

    Est: €800 - €1,000

    Toonoo SHARKY (1970-) Esprit 13,5 x 8,5 x 13 cm Pierre Cape Dorset Toonoo SHARKY (1970-) Sa production appartient au monde chimérique et spirituel. D'abord influencé par son grand-père...

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  • Toonoo SHARKY (1970-) Esprit 14 x 6 x 10 cm Pierre
    Dec. 04, 2011

    Toonoo SHARKY (1970-) Esprit 14 x 6 x 10 cm Pierre

    Est: €900 - €1,100

    Toonoo SHARKY (1970-) Esprit 14 x 6 x 10 cm Pierre verte Cape Dorset. Toonoo SHARKY (1970-) Sa production appartient au monde chimérique et spirituel. D'abord influencé par son grand-père...

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  • TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape DorsetBIRD/FISH TRANSFORMATION, stone, ivory, dated 2009, signed in syllabics, 8.5" x 11" x 8" - 21.6 x 27.9 x 20.3 cm.
    Nov. 07, 2011

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape DorsetBIRD/FISH TRANSFORMATION, stone, ivory, dated 2009, signed in syllabics, 8.5" x 11" x 8" - 21.6 x 27.9 x 20.3 cm.

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape DorsetBIRD/FISH TRANSFORMATION, stone, ivory, dated 2009, signed in syllabics, 8.5" x 11" x 8" - 21.6 x 27.9 x 20.3 cm.

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  • TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape DorsetDANCING BIRD, stone, dated 2006, signed in syllabics and Roman, 12.5" x 10.5" x 8.5" - 31.8 x 26.7 x 21.6 cm.
    Nov. 07, 2011

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape DorsetDANCING BIRD, stone, dated 2006, signed in syllabics and Roman, 12.5" x 10.5" x 8.5" - 31.8 x 26.7 x 21.6 cm.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape DorsetDANCING BIRD, stone, dated 2006, signed in syllabics and Roman, 12.5" x 10.5" x 8.5" - 31.8 x 26.7 x 21.6 cm.

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  • TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape DorsetBIRD WITH UPSWEPT WINGS, stone, dated 2010, signed in syllabics, 12.75" x 7.75" x 3" - 32.4 x 19.7 x 7.6 cm.
    Nov. 07, 2011

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape DorsetBIRD WITH UPSWEPT WINGS, stone, dated 2010, signed in syllabics, 12.75" x 7.75" x 3" - 32.4 x 19.7 x 7.6 cm.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape DorsetBIRD WITH UPSWEPT WINGS, stone, dated 2010, signed in syllabics, 12.75" x 7.75" x 3" - 32.4 x 19.7 x 7.6 cm.

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  • TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape DorsetBIRD WITH SPREAD WINGS, stone, signed in syllabics, 14" x 11" x 3" - 35.6 x 27.9 x 7.6 cm.
    Nov. 07, 2011

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape DorsetBIRD WITH SPREAD WINGS, stone, signed in syllabics, 14" x 11" x 3" - 35.6 x 27.9 x 7.6 cm.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape DorsetBIRD WITH SPREAD WINGS, stone, signed in syllabics, 14" x 11" x 3" - 35.6 x 27.9 x 7.6 cm.

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  • TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape DorsetTRANSFORMATION, stone, 2009, 12.25" x 2.5" x 6" - 31.1 x 6.4 x 15.2 cm.
    Nov. 07, 2011

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape DorsetTRANSFORMATION, stone, 2009, 12.25" x 2.5" x 6" - 31.1 x 6.4 x 15.2 cm.

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    TOONOO SHARKY (1970-), E7-2729, Cape DorsetTRANSFORMATION, stone, 2009, 12.25" x 2.5" x 6" - 31.1 x 6.4 x 15.2 cm.

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