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-3 Original Works by Floyd Kuptana Added Today-
Totals unique works for sale: 32
Sculptures: 32
Paintings: 0
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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.
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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
CA$2,750.00 (Nov. 2025)
stone, catlinite
signed in Roman; dated
6 x 12 x 5 in — 15.2 x 30.5 x 12.7 cm
Provenance: Private Collection, British Columbia
Waddington’s currently lists three sculptures attributed to Floyd Kuptana in their Inuit Art: Sculpture & Graphics auction, which closes on October 30.
The mask and the bear are clear attributions—both are signed and dated by Floyd. However, the Spirit sculpture, made from antler, seal fur, and stone, is more unusual.
It’s unsigned, undated, and while the face bears a slight resemblance to Floyd’s style, I am not sure. It could potentially be an early work, but also maybe by his brother Robert Kuptana?
I’ve reached out to Waddington’s for additional provenance details.
Added: October 18 2025
FOR SALE at Arctic Fine Arts (May 2026)
SPIRIT BEAR WITH KERCHIEF", FLOYD KUPTANA
Regular price
CA$ 2,695.00( MAy 8th 2026)
7.5 inches length X 7inches height, signed lightly by the artist; "Floyd Kuptana, Paulatuk NWT” Also appears to have the copyright circle and a date, possibly 20i7.
Carved in very soft and delicate stone, hence a few tiny scratches here and there which have been emphasized by the camera. These are scarcely visible with the naked eye and do not detract.
Floyd Kuptana was a Toronto based artist who worked in sculpture, painting and collage. His work often depicts themes of transformation in a playful and humorous manner.
Enquiries at: arcticfinearts@outlook.com
905-979-9934
(Listed price CA$1,295.00 (date: March 2025)
Added: March 2025
FOR SALE at Arctic Fine Arts (March 2026)
SHAMAN HUNTER IN BOAT, FLOYD KUPTANA
Regular price:
CA$ 2,495.00 (May 2026)
Paulatuk (Paulatuuq)
7.5 inches long x 13 inches tall.
Masterful carving which consists of 7 separate pieces. it can be taken apart and re-assembled as you wish. (see video)
Superb example of Kuptana’s work.
Excellent condition.
Enquiries at: arcticfinearts@outlook.com
Previous listed as CAD $1,895.00, March 2025)
FOR SALE at Arctic Fine Arts (March 2026)
UNTITLED, “FOUR EYED SPIRIT CREATURE", FLOYD KUPTANA
Regular price
CA$2,295.00, May 2026
Floyd Kuptana, 1964 - 2021
Paulatuk (Paulatuuq)
10 X 8.5 X 2 inches, signed by Kuptana.
Superb example of Kuptana’s work.
Excellent condition.
Floyd Kuptana was a Paulatuk / Toronto based artist who worked in sculpture, painting and collage. His work often depicts themes of transformation in a playful and humorous manner.
Enquiries at: arcticfinearts@outlook.com
Added: Spring 2025
(Previous listed as ca$1,695.00, March 2025)
For Sale at Galerie Le Chariot
DogTeam by Floyd Kuptana
Soap Stone
Price: C$6500 (date 27.11.2024)
Dimensions: 100cm x 30cm
"The Inuvialuit Way of Life" (4 images)
May 2017
2. "PROTECTION" (7 images)
3. "The UMIAK : Tiqtaliiq" (5 images)
November 11, 2016
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)
12. "Tingmilukpiq Takes Away the Bear Spirit", June 2017 (2 images)
14. "Shaman/Transformation", 2008
15. "White Bear", May 2017
16. "2 Headed Eagle", 2016 (2 images)
21. "2 Headed Bear", 2016
18. "Shaman Drum Dancer", 2001 (2 images)
19. "Protected Spirits", 2017 (3 images)
FOR SALE: Native Art Traders
#projectfloydkuptana
At Native Art Traders
Native Art Traders
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
#projectfloydkuptana
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
#projectFloydKuptana
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
#projectfloydkuptana
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
At Native Art Traders
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)
17. "Spirits/Transformation", 2015 (1 image)
4. "Whale Travelling with Spirit Helpers", 2010 (2 images)
20. "Swimming Bear", 2015 (2 images)
30. "Shaman Bird Transformation", 2004 (3 images)
FOR SALE: Native Art Traders
#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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#projectFloydKuptana
At Native Art Traders
"Shaman Bird Transformation", 2004
#floydkuptana For Floyd Kuptana - Artist Native Art Traders #nativearttraders Eliot Waldman #inuitart #artinuit
29. "Shaman Bird Transformation", 2004 (2 images)
FOr SALE on auxction at Waddingtons
BEAR-SEDNA, 2003
Major Fall Auction: Inuit Art
19 November 2026 19:00 EST
Timed Auction
7.5 x 13 x 6 in — 19.1 x 33 x 15.2 cm
Estimate: $1,500—2,500 CAD
Provenance: Private Collection, Toronto, ON
Dimensions: 7.5 x 13 x 6 in — 19.1 x 33 x 15.2 cm
Medium:stone, nails
Added: November 5th 2026
FOr SALE on auxction at Waddingtons
Major Fall Auction: Inuit Art
19 November 2026 19:00 EST
SHAMAN BROTHERS, 2004
unsigned
Estimate: $3,000—4,000 CAD
Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Feheley Fine Arts, Toronto, ON, 2004
Private Collection, France
Dimensions: 12 x 6 x 3.75 in — 30.5 x 15.2 x 9.5 cm
Medium: stone, antler, inlay
Added: November 5th 2026
FOr SALE on auxction at Waddingtons
Major Fall Auction: Inuit Art
19 November 2026 19:00 EST
TRANSFORMATION, 2002
signed in Roman; dated
Estimate: $1,500—2,500 CAD
Provenance: Private Collection, Toronto, ON
Dimensions: 6 x 9.5 x 4.25 in — 15.2 x 24.1 x 10.8 cm
Medium: stone, antler
Added: November 5th 2026
This sculpture was supposed to come 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$2,950
(date 7.1.2025)
Title: "Bruno, Floyds Mothers Husky"
2004 - Signed
Artist: Kuptana, Floyd
Community: Paulatuk Ref: A major collection of Inuit carvings in Texas
Size: inches/cm 9.5" x 11" x 6"
24.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 15.2 cm
Materials: stone, inlay
KEYWORDS:
- husky
- dog
- mother
- Bruno
FOR SALE at Wellingtons Gallery as of June 4 th 2026
"Bear in Tuxedo" by Floyd Kuptana, 2002,
15,000 CA$ Retail Pricing
10,000 CA$ Our Wholesale Price
Materials: stone, steel
Details: signed in Roman; dated
Dimensions: 11.5 x 6.25 x 2.75 in — 29.2 x 15.9 x 7 cm
Provenance: Private Collection, Alberta
Of course we can not escape a comparison with the very well known version, an almost abstract version, the "Ballroom dancer, 2003".(Sold via First Arts)
And -as Floyd returned to certain themes regularly- I managed to find another version "New Years Eve Bear, 2003".(Also sold via Waddingtons)
It is nice to see the evolution of the sculpture.
Added: May 2nd 2026
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.
FOR SALE Wellington Gallery
Stone Sculpture
13" x 13"
2005
Retail Pricing: 15000$
Our Wholesale Price: 10000$
Added: Sept.14 2025
11. "Bear Shaman Family / Migration by Umiak", July 2015 (3 images)
Materials: Brazilian Soap Stone, Inlaid Red Pipestone, Inload Italian Alabaster, Black Pearl Stone, Antler, Mosaic Stone Sail, Inlaid Metal, Tree Wood, Leather