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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 Double Sided Flat Bag310 - Beaded Double Sided Flat Bag
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Plateau, Sahaptin, Yakima Buckskin, Cotton, Glass Beads 24.5 x 22.5 cm / 9.75 x 9 in. Fully beaded on both sides, floral and geometric motifs. (AD 6
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Beaded Moccasins311 - Beaded Moccasins
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Plains, Dakota Rawhide, Smoked Hide, Sinew, Cotton Thread, Metal Cones, Feathers, Seed Beads, Glass Beads, Feathers 27 cm / 10.75 in. Fully beaded ,
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Corn Husk Flat Bag312 - Corn Husk Flat Bag
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Plateau, The Dalles, Sahaptin, Nez Perce Corn Husk, Hemp, Hopstring 48 x 37 cm / 19 x 14.5 in. (R127.114)
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Fringed & Beaded Dress Yoke313 - Fringed & Beaded Dress Yoke
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Plateau, Interior Salish, Flathead; late 19th Century Cotton, Glass Beads 20 x 77 cm / 7.75 x 30.25 in. (R11.1805)
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Beaded Moccasins314 - Beaded Moccasins
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Plains, Dakota Rawhide, Beads, Cotton 25 cm / 9.75 in. Fully beaded. (AF 2217 A-B)
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Plains Catlinite Tomahawk315 - Plains Catlinite Tomahawk
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Plains, Dakota Catlinite Stone, Wood, Buckskin, Glass Beads 43 cm / 17 in. Fringed and beaded handle. (AF 2013)
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Hide Cradle Board316 - Hide Cradle Board
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Plateau Hide, Willow, Cedar Root, Cotton, Leather, Wool 65 x 30 cm / 25.5 x 11.75 in. (AD 428)
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Three Nesting Birch Bark Baskets317 - Three Nesting Birch Bark Baskets
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Subarctic, Slavey, Dogrib Birch Bark, Bark 10 x 37 x 33 cm / 4 x 17 x 15 in. (R118.4 A) 11 x 43 x 41 cm / 4.25 x 17 x 16.25in. (R118.4 B) 11 x 50 x
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Beaded Flat Bag318 - Beaded Flat Bag
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Plateau Cloth, Seed Beads, Glass Beads, Canvas, Velvet, Satin, Buckskin 30 x 25 cm / 11.75 x 9.75 in. Fully beaded floral motif on one side. (AD 24)
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Wool Dress319 - Wool Dress
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Plains, Cheyenne Fabric, Ribbon, Shell, Glass Beads 131 x 122 cm / 51.5 x 48 in. (R37.505)
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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