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First Nations & Native American Artifacts

Auction CurrencyCAD Auction Location5240 1A Street S.E.,, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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GLENBOW’S FIRST NATIONS COLLECTIONS - MUSEUM STATEMENT
The Glenbow Museum originated as the private collection of Eric L. Harvie, a Calgary lawyer and businessman. Harvie came into his fortune when oil was discovered in 1947 on land near Leduc and Redwater, Alberta, where he held the mineral rights. This new-found wealth enabled him to pursue his passion for collecting art, artifacts, books and manuscripts. Harvie was keen to collect material that reflected the cultures and history of southern Alberta and he developed an extensive
collection of artifacts that tell the fascinating story of Aboriginal peoples, frontier exploration and life in Western Canada. He also felt that it was important to acquire items from across the globe in order to understand local material within a broader, human context. Eventually, he amassed a huge museum collection that also included artifacts and art from Asia, West Africa, South America and the Pacific Islands.

In 1966 Eric Harvie donateed his impressive and eclectic collection to the people of Alberta in honour of Canada’s centennial. Over the past 60 years, Glenbow’s collections have continued to grow and we have become one of Canada’s largest
museums.

As part of the prudent and professional management of our extensive collections, we critically review the quality of our
collections and evaluate how we store and care for them. This ongoing assessment allows us to fulfill our mandate that the museum’s collections stay relevant and widely available to Albertans and beyond. After examining the collections and internal and external reviews, we discovered numerous duplications and some items with limited or no provenance. Now, in collaboration with Hodgins Art Auctions Ltd., we are offering a selection of North American First Nations material for public purchase.

The proceeds from the sale of these artifacts will be placed in a fund, managed by the provincial government for the benefit of Alberta’s historic resources. With the province’s agreement, the Glenbow will use the money to enhance its collections in the future.
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Early Cheyenne Beaded Cloth Cradle Board410 - Early Cheyenne Beaded Cloth Cradle Board
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Plains, Cheyenne; circa 1870 Canvas, Fabric, Glass Beads, Metal, Buckskin, Brass, Wood 113 x 35 cm / 44.5 x 14 in. (R490.6)
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Beaded Cradle Cover411 - Beaded Cradle Cover
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Plains, Cheyenne Rawhide, Buckskin, Fabric, Glass Beads 130 x 86 cm / 51.25 x 34 in. (R37.50)
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Plateau Doll412 - Plateau Doll
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Plateau Plastic, Buckskin, Hair, Fur, Glass Beads 57.5 cm / 22 in. With beaded clothing. (R11.1734)
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Native American Beaded Walking Stick413 - Native American Beaded Walking Stick
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North America Wood, Glass Beads, Metal 91 cm / 36 in. fully beaded (R37.872)
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Quilled & Fringed Hide Bag414 - Quilled & Fringed Hide Bag
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Plains, Dakota Buckskin, Porcupine Quills, Wool, Metal 38.5 x 28 cm / 15 x 11 in. (excluding fringes) Fully quilled on one side, fully fringed, quill
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Plateau Basket415 - Plateau Basket
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Plateau Spruce Root, Cherry Bark 25 cm / 10 in. (height) Imbricated two colour geometric design. (AD 50)
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Plateau Basket416 - Plateau Basket
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Plateau Spruce Root, Cherry Bark 31 cm / 12.25 in. Imbricated three colour linear & zig-zag design. (AD 147)
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Beaded Moccasins417 - Beaded Moccasins
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Plains, Dakota Rawhide, Buckskin, Sinew, Cotton, Glass Beads 24 cm / 9.5 in. Fully beaded. (AF 2231 A-B)
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Beaded Child's Moccasins418 - Beaded Child's Moccasins
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Plains, Dakota Buckskin, Cotton, Seed Beads 18 cm / 7 in. fully beaded (AF 29 A-B)
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Women's Beaded Cuffs419 - Women's Beaded Cuffs
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Plains, Dakota Seed Beads, Canvas, Cotton, Elastic 16.5 cm / 6.75 in. (length) Fully beaded on front in red, green & yellow on a white ground. ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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