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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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Dog Sled Whip with Decorated Handle430 - Dog Sled Whip with Decorated Handle
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Circumpolar, Subarctic Wood, Paint, Woolen Yarn, Cotton String, Leather, Sash Cord 218 cm / 85.75 (length) (AB 285)
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Quilled & Fringed Gauntlets431 - Quilled & Fringed Gauntlets
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Plains Leather, Porcupine Quills 34 cm / 13.5 in. (length) Fully quilled cuff on one side. (AF 3875)
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Bi-pointed Buffalo Horn War Club432 - Bi-pointed Buffalo Horn War Club
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Plains, Dakota Buffalo Horn, Leather, Wood, Beads, Metal 51 cm / 20 in. (AF 2009)
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Fringed Dance Apron433 - Fringed Dance Apron
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Plains Stroud Breech Cloth, Cotton, Cotton Thread, String 55 x 45 cm / 21.75 x 17.75 in. Two panels with central star. (AF 4335 A-B)
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Two Plateau Tipi Models434 - Two Plateau Tipi Models
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Plateau Wood, Fabric, Buckskin, Leather A) 60 cm / 23.75 in. (height) B) 60 cm / 23.75 in. (height) One with a model cradle board hanging on the exte
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Hide Cradle Board Basket with Doll435 - Hide Cradle Board Basket with Doll
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Plateau Hide,Wood, Plastic, Cloth, Woven Cord, Fur 45 x 86 x 33 cm / 17.75 x 34 x 13 in. With bent wood visor. (R11.966)
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Papier Mache Mannequin Head436 - Papier Mache Mannequin Head
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Plateau Papier Mache, Horsehair, Metal, Ribbon 36 cm / 14.25 in. (R11.916)
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Apple Head Native American Doll437 - Apple Head Native American Doll
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Plateau Apple, Satin, Feathers, Glass Beads 28 cm / 11 in. (R11.520)
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Salish Lidded Basket with Knob Handle438 - Salish Lidded Basket with Knob Handle
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Northwest Coast, Coast Salish Sapwood Slats, Split Root, Cherry Bark 57 cm / 22.75 in. (height); 46 cm / 18 in. (diameter) Imbricated three colour de
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Scrimshaw Cribbage Board439 - Scrimshaw Cribbage Board
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Circumpolar, Eskimo Walrus Tusk 67 cm / 26.25 in. (length) (AB 431)
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