Auction

November 6ᵗʰ Estate of Elwood Johnston and Lynda Johnston: Private Collection of Inuit Art, Stone, Ivory, Bone

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Hwy #46, New Horizon Business Park, Pilot Butte, Saskatchewan It is our privilege to present the Estate of Elwood Johnston and Lynda Johnston, featuring a remarkable private collection of authentic Inuit artwork carefully assembled over many years. This collection reflects a deep appreciation for the rich artistic traditions of Canada's North and includes an exceptional selection of hand-carved sculptures crafted from stone, ivory, and bone. Each piece showcases the skill, culture, and storytelling that have made Inuit art one of Canada's most celebrated artistic legacies. Whether you are an established collector, a first-time buyer, or simply an admirer of fine Indigenous art, this auction offers a rare opportunity to acquire unique works from a thoughtfully curated private collection. Many of these pieces have been carefully preserved and are being offered to the public for the first time. We encourage you to review the catalogue carefully, attend the preview if available, and bid with confidence. On behalf of the Johnston family, we thank you for your interest and wish you the very best in the auction.

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Lots in this auction

Letter Opener With A Carved Polar Bear Head.

Stick Into Hole Game. A Game For Adults.

Stick Into Hole Game. A Game For Children.

A Doll Made As The People Made Them When Modern Materials Were Not Available.

This Doll Has A Traditional Design With A Long Front And Back Duffel Panel With Beads.

This Doll Is An Ukpik. (Snowy Owl)

A Jackfish Skin Bag And 8 Wooden Tools That Go Into It.

A Jackfish Skin Bag And 8 Wooden Tools That Go Into It.

A Saw Of Bone And Wood In A Leather Case

Decorated Sewing Kit. In Bone Case: Ivory Needles, Leather Thimble And Braided Sinew.

A 32&#34; Narwhal Tusk With Required Tag, From Authorities, With Necessary Information.

Hanging Of A Fishing Man/Woman With Long Hair In Traditional Clothing Holding A Fishing Spear.

Drum Shape Hanging With Steel Ring, White Wool Background And Black Wool Fishing Spear In Center.

Three Men Playing The Toss Game; Two Men Are Tossing Another Man From A Large Skin.

Green Duffle With Polar Bear Holding A Fish. Brown Duffle With Mother Cariboo And Baby

Fisherman Standing On Ice With Fishing Spear, Hook, Net Full Of Fish With A Seal Stealing A Fish

2 Drum Dancers In Traditional Winter Parka And Boots. Belugas, Birds, Drums In Duffle.

A Mythical Scene Of Sedna, In The Ocean With Seal, Fish, Narwhale, Loon, And 2 People Watching.

Title; &#34;Riel The Champion Of Metis &amp; Rebel&#34;. 7 Drawings &amp; The History Of Louis Riel.

2 Alluring Art Panels With Picture On One Side And Art On The Other Side, Advertising Beauty Cream.

Title; Lakeside Hideaway (Not Framed)

Traditional Inuit Life Series; 26 Pictures Of Inuit Life In A Folder.

Rembrandt, (Small Picture Of The Card Player) In A Large Gold Frame.

An Iroquois Face Carved In Soapstone.

Title: &#34;Devon Carnishe&#34;, An English Scene, Houses Behind A Bridge On The Thames River.

Title: Hunter, Sled, And Dog Team, With Gun On His Back.

Screen Print Of Inuit Faces Artistically Placed.

A Picture Of A Dene Drum With An Aboriginal Face, Dene Culture Institute

Top Picture Is A Man&#39;s Face Beside An Igloo, Bottom Picture Is A Woman&#39;s Face Beside A Tent.

A Large Brant Goose

This Picture Created In Pencil Of An Inuit Setting Up Camp, Building An Igloo.

Picture Of Inuit Couple Travelling In Traditional Clothing Pulling Boat (Qajainnaq) With Supplies.

Dog Team (Qinmiqtuqtuq) Pulling A Sled (Aalliaqtuqtuq) On Ice With Mountains In The Background.

Carving Of Reindeer, Standing.

Carving Of A Man&#39;s Face In His Fur-Trimmed Hood.

This Bone Has Etchings Of Many Different Scenes And Inuit Articles.

There Are 7 Pieces, Soapstone, Wood, Ivory, And Stone.

This Is A Hanging With A Sedna With Seals And Ulus.

A Man&#39;s Face With Hollow Eyes.

A Photo Of The Old Church At Pelly Bay, Kuguaaruk

A Bird, Man And Fox Drawing In Pencil

A Framed Moose Hide Hanging With A Northern Flower

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