Important Inuit Art: The Ene Schoeler Collection and Select Highlights

Vintage Canadian Ookpik Owl Doll in Original Box

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Vintage Canadian Ookpik Owl Doll in Original Box: A charming vintage Canadian Ookpik owl doll, measuring approximately 5 inches tall, presented in its original clear-front box with illustrated pamphlet. Made from sealskin and other traditional materials, the Ookpik was first introduced in the 1960s as a symbol of Inuit craftwork and quickly became a beloved Canadian cultural icon. This example remains in fine, collectible condition with bright eyes and full fur. The Ookpik is one of the most recognizable symbols of Inuit handicraft and Canadian heritage, making it highly desirable among collectors of mid-century Inuit and Canadiana.

Size: 5 in. tall.
Condition: Excellent; preserved in original packaging, light shelf wear to box, With original illustrated “OOKPIK” booklet.
Provenance: Private Canadian collection; acquired mid-20th century.