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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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Beaded & Quilled Moccasins460 - Beaded & Quilled Moccasins
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Plains, Dakota Rawhide, Buckskin, Cloth, Seed Beads, Porcupine Quills 27 cm / 10.5 in. (length) (AF 37 A-B)
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Quilled Armbands461 - Quilled Armbands
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Plains, Dakota Rawhide, Cloth, Quills, Tin Drops, Wool Yarn 12 x 12 cm / 4.75 x 4.75 in. Extensively wrapped quill work, with tin cone drops. (AF 165
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Painted Parfleche Sheath with Early Knife462 - Painted Parfleche Sheath with Early Knife
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Plains, Dakota Rawhide, Paint, Metal 34.5 cm / 13.5 in. (AF 3172 A-B)
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Canoe Model463 - Canoe Model
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Subarctic, Slavey Birch Bark, Roots, Dye 59.5 cm / 23.5 in. (length) Wood strut & ribbed frame. (AC 17)
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cape Nome Seal Skin Rug464 - Cape Nome Seal Skin Rug
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Plateau, Cape Nome Sealskin 147 x 130 cm / 58 x 51.25 in. (R11.699)
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Dry Hide Scraper465 - Dry Hide Scraper
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Subarctic, Western Subarctic Wood, Cloth, Cotton, Sinew 84.5 cm / 32.25 in. (length) (AC 275)
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Portrait Mask466 - Portrait Mask
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Northwest Coast, Coast Salish Cedar 36 x 23 cm / 23.25 x 14.25 in. Signed "Howard". (AA 1278)
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Pipe Tomahawk467 - Pipe Tomahawk
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Plains, Dakota Wood, Iron, Beads, Bone Hair Pipe, Glass Beads 65 cm / 25.5 in. (length) (AF 2900)
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Northwest Coast Paddle468 - Northwest Coast Paddle
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Northwest Coast, Coast Salish Cedar, Varnish 124 cm / 48.75 in. (length) (AA 1138)
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Canoe Model with Paddle469 - Canoe Model with Paddle
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Subarctic, Slavey, Dogrib Birchbark, Wood 40 cm / 15.75 in. (length) Wood strut & ribbed frame. (R118.16 A-B)
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