Floyd Kuptana : From Another World - For Sale & On Auction

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Updated: 2026.04.07

Totals unique works for sale: 41
Sculptures: 39
Paintings: 2
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Warning:
Given the unregulated nature of the art market, it is crucial to stay vigilant and always seek stringent provenance.
We believe we have identified a number of allegedly fake paintings in Floyd Kuptana's style being sold as original works by him, in the past, and unfortunately also still in the present.

Our objective is to promote public awareness of Floyd Kuptana artworks while preventing the propagation of art fraud. As such, when we believe artworks purporting to be by Floyd Kuptana are not genuine or do not have secure provenance, if provenance cannot be verified, or if questions we raise cannot be resolved, such artworks will NOT be posted on this site or our affiliated social media.... (read more)

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FOR SALE AGAIN 30.11.2025
PASSED at waddingtons
Inuit Art: Sculpture & Graphics

Ends 30 October 2025 14:00 EDT

(Timed Auction)

BEAR, 1999

stone, catlinite
signed in Roman; dated
6 x 12 x 5 in — 15.2 x 30.5 x 12.7 cm

Estimate: $2,000—3,000 CAD

Provenance: Private Collection, British Columbia

Waddington’s currently lists three sculptures attributed to Floyd Kuptana in their Inuit Art: Sculpture & Graphics auction, which closes on October 30.

The mask and the bear are clear attributions—both are signed and dated by Floyd. However, the Spirit sculpture, made from antler, seal fur, and stone, is more unusual.
It’s unsigned, undated, and while the face bears a slight resemblance to Floyd’s style, I am not sure. It could potentially be an early work, but also maybe by his brother Robert Kuptana?
I’ve reached out to Waddington’s for additional provenance details.

Added: October 18 2025

A.H. WILKENS AUCTIONS

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FOR SALE VIA ARTIC FINE ARTS

UNTITLED, "NIGHT FLIGHT WITH MOON", FLOYD KUPTANA

Regular price: C$795.00 (date: March 1.2025)
C$995.00 (date: 7.1.2025)

acrylic (and pastel) on canvas
Floyd Kuptana, 1964 - 2021
Paulatuk (Paulatuuq)
8.5 X 11.5 inches sight,
11 x14 inches framed
Unsigned.

Added 24.4.2024

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For Sale at Galerie Le Chariot

DogTeam by Floyd Kuptana
Soap Stone

Price: C$6500 (date 27.11.2024)

Dimensions: 100cm x 30cm

Artist's bio

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Native Art Traders Contact the gallery (30 items)

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"The Inuvialuit Way of Life" (4 images)
May 2017

2. "PROTECTION" (7 images)

3. "The UMIAK : Tiqtaliiq" (5 images)
November 11, 2016

Floyd Kuptana Left: "Whale Travelling with Spirit Helpers", 2010Right: "Two Headed Shaman, 2010 Available from Native Art Traders, Eliot Waldman. Skokie, illinois

4. "Whale Travelling with Spirit Helpers", 2010 (2 images)

5. "Two Headed Shaman", 2010 (8 images)

FOR SALE: Native Art Traders
Artist Name: Floyd Kuptana

Piece Name: Two Headed Shaman

https://www.nativearttraders.com/gal4-kup-2head-shaman.htm

Town: Paulatuk/Toronto, Year: 2011

Dimensions: H: 15" W: 13" D: 4"

Materials: Stone, bone/antler, wood,

The shaman is holding a Canadian Flag. It is kneeling, and has 2 heads, 2 noses, but 3 mouths(!), and just 2 eyes, but wide and open.

We see the teeth in 2 mouths, bone plugs, tattoo pins on the cheek, markings under one eye, and again an -for me- unknown type of pad or clothing on the back of the neck.

What sticks out is also a tattoo marking with three pins/dots with a red circle on one cheek.

The contrast between the friendly smiling face with the almost devoted folded hands holding the Canadian flag grows bigger wheh you see the 5th image.

What do you read in that??

This piece was listed in the Museum of Inuit Art Selected Pieces, Vol. 1 which is still available as free ebook at https://nl.blurb.com/.../2577352-the-museum-of-inuit-art...

In total we found 3 pieces by Floyd in the Museum of Inuit Art collections on display.... later more about this!

KEYWORDS:

- shaman

- heads (two)

- Canada Flag

- kneeling

- mouths (three)

- teeth

- bone plugs (labret)

- tattoo (pins?)

- markings (cheek, under eye)

- eyes (open, wide)

- pad (on back)

- red circle

Price: USD $3,800

Floyd Kuptana "Two Headed Birdman, 2016 Available from Native Art Traders, Eliot Waldman. Skokie, illinois

6. "Two Headed Birdman", 2016 (3 images)

7. "Shaman/Transformation" 2007 (4 images)

8. "2 Headed Shaman" 2013 (4 images)

9. "Sled Dog Team" 2016 (3 images)

10. "My Second Girlfriend" 2010 (4 images)

11. "Bear Shaman Family / Migration by Umiak", July 2015 (3 images)

Floyd Kuptana "Bear Shaman Family / Migration by Umiak", july 2015 Available from Native Art Traders, Eliot Waldman. Skokie, illinois

Materials: Brazilian Soap Stone, Inlaid Red Pipestone, Inload Italian Alabaster, Black Pearl Stone, Antler, Mosaic Stone Sail, Inlaid Metal, Tree Wood, Leather

Floyd Kuptana "...../ ukpiq TAkes Away the Bear Spirit, 2017 Available from Native Art Traders, Eliot Waldman. Skokie, illinois

12. "Tingmilukpiq Takes Away the Bear Spirit", June 2017 (2 images)

13. "Musk Ox Man", June 2017

14. "Shaman/Transformation", 2008

Floyd Kuptana "White Bear", 2017Available from Native Art Traders, Eliot Waldman. Skokie, illinois

15. "White Bear", May 2017

Floyd Kuptana "2 Headed Eagle", 2016Available from Native Art Traders, Eliot Waldman. Skokie, illinois

16. "2 Headed Eagle", 2016 (2 images)

Floyd Kuptana "Spirits/Transformation", 2015Available from Native Art Traders, Eliot Waldman. Skokie, illinois

17. "Spirits/Transformation", 2015 (1 image)

Floyd Kuptana "Shaman Drum Dancer", 2001Available from Native Art Traders, Eliot Waldman. Skokie, illinois

18. "Shaman Drum Dancer", 2001 (2 images)

Floyd Kuptana "Protected Spirits", 2017Available from Native Art Traders, Eliot Waldman. Skokie, illinois

19. "Protected Spirits", 2017 (3 images)

Floyd Kuptana "Swimming Bear", 2015Available from Native Art Traders, Eliot Waldman. Skokie, illinois

20. "Swimming Bear", 2015 (2 images)

Floyd Kuptana "2 Headed Bear", 2016Available from Native Art Traders, Eliot Waldman. Skokie, illinois

21. "2 Headed Bear", 2016

22. "Bear Man and Hunter", 2011(5 images)

FOR SALE: Native Art Traders

Piece Name:

Town: Paulatuk/Toronto

Year: 2011

H: 21 1/2" W: 14" D: 5" (with base)

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Materials: stone, bone/antler, string/rope/leather

KEYWORDS:

- bear

- man

- hunter

- bow

- arrow

- pad (clothing on back?)

- clothes

- standing

Price: USD $4,500

Added: 07.08.2023

FOR SALE: Native Art Traders
#projectfloydkuptana

At Native Art Traders
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https://www.nativearttraders.com/gal4-kup-2sided-shaman...

Artist Name: Floyd Kuptana

Piece Name: Two-Sided Shaman Mask

Town: Paulatuk/Toronto

Year: 2011

H: 11" W: 4 1/2" D: 4"

Materials: stone, bone/antler, metal, inlays

KEYWORDS:

- mask

- shaman

- two-sided

- stand

- horns

- bone plug (labret)

- red circle

- mouth (smiling)

#floydkuptana #artinuit For Floyd Kuptana - Artist For Floyd Kuptana - Artist

Price: USD $1,500

23. "Two-Sided Shaman Mask", 2011 (2 images)

24. "Transformation", 2010 (4 images)

FOR SALE: Native Art Traders
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A shaman´s mask or face with a transformation going on top of it´s head. I can see another face and a circular form .. a drum? Too bad we can´t see the back!

"what´s going on in your mind?"

Artist Name: Floyd Kuptana

Piece Name: Transformation

Town: Paulatuk/Toronto

Year: 2010

H: 8" W: 4" D: 3"

Materials: stone, metal, inlays

KEYWORDS:

- shaman (mask / face)

- stand

- transformation

- face

- drum

#floydkuptana #artinuit #inuitart #nativearttraders For Floyd Kuptana - Artist Native Art Traders Eliot Waldman #eliotwaldman

Price: USD $1,295

25. "Walrus Shaman ", 1999 (4 images)

25. "Walrus Shaman "

FOR SALE: Native Art Traders

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At: Native Art Traders

https://www.nativearttraders.com/gal4-kup-walrus-shaman.htm

Piece Name: Walrus Shaman - "From David Rubens collection"

This walrus keeps it´s head looking upwards, with big eyes and protruded lips and mouth. One cheek has markings/cuts plus a bone plug.

A second face (looking forward) sticks out of the walrus stomach, with an extended nose bridge, and again markings one one cheek.

The neck and tail have rings going around.

Town: Paulatuk/Toronto
Year: 1999
H: 8 3/4" W: 9" D: 5"
Materials: Stone, Inlays

KEYWORDS:

- walrus

- shaman

- face (upwards)

- face (forward)

- lips (protruded)

- markings/cuts

- bone plug (labret)

- rings (neck & tail)

#floydkuptana #artinuit #inuitart #nativearttraders #eliotwaldman

Price: USD $2,300
Added: 07.08.2023

26. "Shaman Walrus Transformation Mask", 2008 (5 images)

FOR SALE: Native Art Traders
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At Native Art Traders Eliot Waldman

Artist Name: Floyd Kuptana

Title: Shaman Walrus Transformation Mask

Town: Paulatuk/Toronto

Year: 2008

H: 16" W: 9" D: 6"

Materials: stone, bone/antler, (horse/reindeer) hair, metal, inlay

KEYWORDS:

- shaman

- walrus

- transformation

- mask

- fangs

- teeth

- eye (bulking)

- eye (open)

- bags under one eye (or markings)

- bone plug (labret)

- stand

- hair string(s)

#floydkuptana #artinuit #inuitart For Floyd Kuptana - Artist #nativearttraders

FOR SALE: Native Art Traders
#projectFloydKuptana

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Again a mask visualizing a transformation of a shaman’s face. You can see from the different angles a different emotion.. suprise, anguish, laughing..

Wait, is that a bone plug in one of the nostrils??

Title: Shaman Transformation Mask

Town: Paulatuk/Toronto

Year: 2010

H: 14 1/2" W: 11" D: 4"

Materials: stone, metal, bone

KEYWORDS:

- mask

- shaman

- transformation

- stand

- eyes (open, round)

- nose (big, pointy)

- mouth (open)

- ears ( animal)

- bone plug (labret)

#floydkuptana For Floyd Kuptana - Artist Native Art Traders #nativearttraders Eliot Waldman #inuitart #artinuit

Price: USD $1,800

27. "Shaman Transformation Mask", 2010 (4 images)

FOR SALE: Native Art Traders
#projectfloydKuptana At Artist Name: Floyd Kuptana Title: Boy Becomes Man Town: Paulatuk/Toronto Year: 2004 H: 8 1/2" W: 6" D: 3 1/2" Materials: stone, bone, metal, wire As I undertand it one of the rituals coming of age for boys, was having their lips pierced for decorative labrets/bone plugs. The impression of this face, I would descrive as a bit smirky, surprised with a touch of fright? KEYWORDS: - mask - face - transformation - bone plug (labrets) - eye (open) - eye (bulking) - mouth (small and long) - ears (animal) - ear piercing/hanger - stand #floydkuptana #inuitart #artinuit #nativearttraders For Floyd Kuptana - Artist Native Art Traders Eliot Waldman

Price: USD $850.00

28. "Boy Becomes Man", 2004 (5 images)

30. "Shaman Bird Transformation", 2004 (3 images)

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#projectfloydKuptana At Artist Name: Floyd Kuptana Title: "Shaman Bird Transformation", 2004 #floydkuptana #inuitart #artinuit #nativearttraders For Floyd Kuptana - Artist Native Art Traders Eliot Waldman

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"Shaman Bird Transformation", 2004

#floydkuptana For Floyd Kuptana - Artist Native Art Traders #nativearttraders Eliot Waldman #inuitart #artinuit

29. "Shaman Bird Transformation", 2004 (2 images)

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FOR SALE INUIT.NETSubject: Bruno …. Floyds Mothers Husky !!!Title: "Bruno, Floyds Mothers Husky" 2004 - Signed Artist: Kuptana, Floyd Community: Paulatuk Ref: A major collection of Inuit carvings in Texas Size: inches/cm 9.5" x 11" x 6" 24.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 15.2 cm Materials: stone, inlay

This sculpture will become available for auction via Waddingtons in the near future ....
Added: summer 2025

UP FOR AUCTION via Waddingtons soon (july 2025)

INUIT.NET
Subject: Bruno …. Floyds Mothers Husky !!!
Price: C$2,950
(date 7.1.2025)
Title: "Bruno, Floyds Mothers Husky"

2004 - Signed

Artist: Kuptana, Floyd

Community: Paulatuk Ref: A major collection of Inuit carvings in Texas

Size: inches/cm 9.5" x 11" x 6"

24.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 15.2 cm

Materials: stone, inlay

KEYWORDS:

- husky

- dog

- mother

- Bruno

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FOR SALE at Wellingtons Gallery

Ballroom Dancer
Soapstone Sculpture
10" x 6"
2008
15000$
Retail Pricing: 15000$
Our Wholesale Price: 10000$

This special Soapstone Scultpure was featured on the Cover of Inuit Art Quarterly in the Spring of 2008. It is arguably, Floyd Kuptana's most well known sculpture.

Wellington FOR SALE
Celebration
Acrylic On Board
46" x 33"
2019
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Price:
Retail Pricing: C$ 15,000 (date: 9.1.2025)
Our Wholesale Price: C$ 9,000
added: 25.3.2023

FOR SALE Wellington Gallery

Bear Inukshuk (before: Watchful Spirit)

Stone Sculpture

11" x 10"

2010(?)

Retail Pricing: 7500 C$
Wholesale Price: 5000C$

Sold previously in 2022 via Heffel, and in 2021 via VIsbids.
(unsigned but strongly attributed to Floyd Kuptana. 9.5"W x 10"H x 4"D.)See the Sculptures page for more details

Added: Sept.14 2025

FOR SALE at Wellington Gallery
Hunting Ground Inukshuk

Stone Sculpture
10" x 6"
2018
Retail Pricing: 15000$
Our Wholesale Price: 10000$
Sold previously via Gardner in March 2025. See the Sculptures page for more details

Added: September 14 2025