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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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Native American Beaded Vest420 - Native American Beaded Vest
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North America Buckskin, Cloth, Cotton, Brass Buttons, Glass Beads 30 x 40 cm / 12 x 15.75 in. Extensive beading on both sides. (R37.950)
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Beaded Gauntlets421 - Beaded Gauntlets
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Plains, Dakota Hide, Cotton, Beads 34 cm / 13.25 in. Beaded in floral & geometric designs. (AF 2919 A-B)
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Salish Lidded Basket422 - Salish Lidded Basket
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Northwest Coast, Coast Salish Cedar Root, Beargrass, Horsetail Root, Cherry Bark 36 x 63 x 40 cm / 14.25 x 24.75 x 15.75 in. Linear and diagonal imbr
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Quilled Gauntlets423 - Quilled Gauntlets
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Plains, Dakota Hide, Porcupine Quills, Cotton 34 cm / 13.25 in. (AF 2920 A-B)
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Salish Lidded Basket with Footed Bottom424 - Salish Lidded Basket with Footed Bottom
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Plateau, Interior Salish, Thompson Spruce Root, Cherry Bark 14 cm / 5.5 in. (height) Three colour imbricated floral design. (AD 135 A-B)
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Painted Commemorative Hide425 - Painted Commemorative Hide
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Plateau, Sahaptin, Yakima; late 19th Century "Valley of the Yakima" Smoked & Tanned Deer Hide, Paint Painted with a detailed inscript...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Corn Husk Flat Bag426 - Corn Husk Flat Bag
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Plateau Corn Husk, Buckskin 48 x 36 cm / 19 x 14 in. (R11.524)
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Estimate : 300.00
 
 
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Beaded Seal Skin Moccasins427 - Beaded Seal Skin Moccasins
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Circumpolar, Bering Strait, Inupiaq Seal Skin, Cloth, Glass Beads 26 cm / 10.25 in. (length) (AB 746 A-B)
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Male & Female Inuit Dolls428 - Male & Female Inuit Dolls
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Circumpolar, Inuvialuit, Tuktoyuktuk and Mackenzie Delta; mid 20th Century Caribou Fur, Seal Skin, Wool, Cotton, Canvas, Thread 48 cm / 19 in. (heigh
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Dress with Dentalium Shell Yoke429 - Dress with Dentalium Shell Yoke
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Plains, Cheyenne Fabric, Dentalium Shells, Ribbon 133 x 119 cm / 52.5 x 47 in. (R37.984)
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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