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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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350MukluksHodgins Art Auction
Western Subarctic
Hide, Seed Beads, Wool Cloth, Cotton Cloth, Wool, Cotton Thread, Ric Rac Braid, Fur
30 cm / 11.75 in.
(AC 480 A-B)
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
351Beaded VestHodgins Art Auction
Plateau; mid 20th Century
Buckskin, Fabric, Glass Bead
64 x 48 cm / 25.25 x 19 in.
(R11.535)
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
352Beaded Hide Sewing BagHodgins Art Auction
Plains, Dakota
Cow Hide, Fur, Tin Cones, Beads
19 x 29 cm / 7.5 x 11.5 in.
(AF 3138)
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
354Beaded Hide Rifle ScabbardHodgins Art Auction
Plateau
Hide, Glass Beads, Brass Tacks
90 cm / 35.5 in. (excluding fringe)
(R11.1652)
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
356Whale Bone Portrait MasksHodgins Art Auction
Circumpolar, Alaska; late 19th Century
Carved Weathered Whalebone
22 cm / 8.75 in. (height)
(R2509.3)
25 cm / 9.75 in. (height)
(R2509.4)
20 cm / 8
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
357MukluksHodgins Art Auction
Circumpolar
Leather, Sinew
48 cm / 19 in.
(R1832.87 A-B)
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
358Hand-Carved SnowshoesHodgins Art Auction
Subarctic, Slavey
Wood, Leather
107 cm / 42.25 in. (length)
(R227.9 A-B)
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
359Antler HeaddressHodgins Art Auction
Plateau, Interior Salish, Spokane; mid 20th Century
Deer Antler, Fur and Paws , Cord, Glass Beads, Hair
26 cm / 10.25 in. (height)
Fully beaded head
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
360Painted Parfleche TrunkHodgins Art Auction
Plains, Cheyenne; early 20th Century
Rawhide, Buckskin, Paint, Fabric
18 x 39 x 25 cm / 7 x 15.25 x 10 in.
(R37.831)
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
361Northern California BasketHodgins Art Auction
Plateau, probably Klamath
Grass Fibre
24.5 cm / 9.75 in. (height); 38 cm / 15 in. (diameter)
Finely twined with geometric and zig-zag motif in dark
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
362Beaded & Quilled Tobacco BagHodgins Art Auction
Plains, Sioux
Buckskin, Glass Seed Beads, Rawhide, Porcupine Quills
60 x 21 cm / 23.75 x 8.25 in.
Extensive beading on both sides, quilled slats.
(R3
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
363Beaded MoccasinsHodgins Art Auction
Plains, Dakota
Buckskin, Sinew, Cotton, Glass Beads
22 cm / 8.75 in.
Fully beaded.
(AF 2222 A-B)
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
364Beaded LeggingsHodgins Art Auction
Plateau; circa 1930
Flannel, Glass Beads, Ermine Tails, Ribbon
35.5 x 69.0 cm / 14.25 x 27.25 in.
(R11.789 A-B)
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
365Painted Parfleche EnvelopeHodgins Art Auction
Plains, Cheyenne
Rawhide, Paint, Glass and pipe beads, Wool, Metal
22 x 33.5 cm / 8.75 x 13.5 in.
Painted geometric design, trimmed in red wool.
(R3
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
366Sioux Stone TomahawkHodgins Art Auction
Plains, Dakota
Stone, Wood, Buckskin, Glass Seed Beads
43 cm / 17 in.
Beaded and fringed handle.
(AF 1709)
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
367Corn Husk Flat BagHodgins Art Auction
Plateau
Hemp, Corn Husk, Yarn, Cotton, Buckskin
36 x 24 cm / 14 x 9.5 in.
(AD 204)
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
368Salish Basketry CradleHodgins Art Auction
Plateau, Interior Salish, Lillooet
Split Root, Sapwood, Beargrass, Cherry Bark
64 cm / 25.25 in. (length)
Traditional weave with three colour imbrica
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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370Simon Charlie [1920-2005]Hodgins Art Auction
Northwest Coast, Coast Salish
Whale and Thunderbird Carved and Painted Cedar Panel
Cedar, Paint
62 x 183 cm / 24.5 x 72 in.
Signed "Simon Char...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
371Food Bowl with HandleHodgins Art Auction
Northwest Coast, Kwakwaka'wakw
Alder
41 x 12.5 cm / 16.25 x 5 in.
(AA 411)
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
372Eagle MaskHodgins Art Auction
Northwest Coast, Coast Salish
Cedar, Paint, Cord, Metal
45 cm / 17.75 in.
Signed "August Jack".
(R512.72)
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
373Salish SaddleHodgins Art Auction
Plateau, Interior Salish, Flathead; c. 1880
Horn, Wood, Rawhide, Fur, Leather
34 x 51 x 36 cm / 13.25 x 20 x 14in.
(R11.1651)
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
374Beaded Hair RoachHodgins Art Auction
Plateau; early 20th Century
Hair, Horsehair, Metal, Leather, Buckskin, Glass Beads, Fabric, Brass Bell
57 cm / 22.5 in.
With fully beaded head band.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
375Early Beaded Cloth BagHodgins Art Auction
Plateau; late 19th Century
Fabric, Glass Bead, Buckskin
41 x 35 cm / 16.25 x 13.75 in.
(R11.794)
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
376Beaded Saddle BlanketHodgins Art Auction
Plains, Dakota
Velvet, Glass beads, Buckskin, Brass bells
162 x 75 cm / 63.75 x 29.5 in.
(AF 1465)
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
377Plateau BasketHodgins Art Auction
Plateau
Willow, Bark
25 cm / 9.75 in. (height)
Two colour imbricated design.
(AD 37)
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
378Beaded MoccasinsHodgins Art Auction
Plains
Hide, Glass Beads
23 cm / 9 in.
(AF 3541 A-B)
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
379Corn Husk Flat BagHodgins Art Auction
Plateau
Hemp, Corn Husk, Yarn, Cotton
52 x 38 cm / 20.5 x 15 in.
(AD 393)
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
380Beaded MoccasinsHodgins Art Auction
Plains
Hide, Beads, Sinew
6.4 x 17.3 cm / 2.5 x 6.75 in.
Fully beaded.
(AF 3491 A-B)
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
381Beaded Knife Sheath with Quill DropsHodgins Art Auction
Plains, Dakota
Rawhide, Sinew, Beads, Tin Cones, Porcupine Quills, Feathers
18 x 6 cm / 7 x 2.5 in.
(AF 3148)
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
382SnowshoesHodgins Art Auction
Plateau, Kutenai
Wood, Sinew, Cotton
106 x 36 cm / 41.75 x 14.25 in.
(AD 376)
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
383Plateau BasketHodgins Art Auction
Plateau
Reed, Cherry Bark, Cedar Root, Grasses
28 cm / 11 in. (height)
Imbricated three colour zig-zag pattern.
(AD 394)
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
384Buffalo Tooth NecklaceHodgins Art Auction
Plains, Dakota
Buffalo Teeth, Glass Beads, Leather, Paint
98 cm / 38.5 in. (length)
(AF 2726)
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
385Birch Bark BasketHodgins Art Auction
Western Subarctic
Birch Bark, Root, Pony Beads, Thread, Claw, Hide
22 x 21 x 8 cm / 8.25 x 8.25 x 3.25 in.
(AC 423)
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
386Plains BackrestHodgins Art Auction
Plains
Willow Stick, Sinew, Wool Flannel, Tanned Leather, Cotton Cloth, Seed Beads, Glass And China Beads, Cotton Thread
154 x 101 cm / 60.25 x 39.75
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
387Beaded GauntletsHodgins Art Auction
Subarctic, Kutchin
Hide, Cotton Velvet, Glass Beads, Cotton Fabric
40.5 cm / 16 in.
Extensivelybeaed in floral and geometric designs.
(AC 437 A-B)
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
388Stone TomahawkHodgins Art Auction
Plains, Dakota
Stone, Wood, Wire, Rawhide, Hair, Sinew, Twine, Ribbon, Horsehair, Beads, Yarn
57 cm / 22.5 in.
Beaded and fringed handle.
(AF 2022)
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
389Beaded & Fringed Three Sided BagHodgins Art Auction
Plateau, Dakota
Smoked Hide, Glass Beads
33 cm / 12.5 in. (length), excluding drops
Beaded with floral motif, extensive fringing, beaded drops.
(AF 3
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
390Northern California BasketHodgins Art Auction
Plateau, Northern California, Modoc, probably Lutuamian
Willow Withe, Sedge Root, Cherry Bark
17.5 cm / 7 in. (height); 17.5 cm / 7 in. (diameter)
Tw
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
391Split Buffalo Horn BonnetHodgins Art Auction
Plateau, Interior Salish, Spokane; circa 1930
Felt, Fur, Horns, Leather, Glass Beads, Bone, Hair Pipe Beads
32 cm / 12.5 in. (height)
(R11.910)
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
392Plains Beaded BeltHodgins Art Auction
Plains
Canvas, Seed Beads
96.5 cm / 38.25 in.
Fully beaded geometric design on one side.
(AF 1677)
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
393Beaded MoccasinsHodgins Art Auction
Plains, Dakota
Moosehide, Glass Beads
26.5 cm / 10.5 in.
Fully beaded, bifurcated tongue.
(AF 652 A-B)
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
394Beaded & Quilled Tobacco BagHodgins Art Auction
Plains
Buckskin, Glass Seed Bead, Porcupine Quills
52 x 20 cm / 20.5 x 8 in., excluding fringe
Extensively beading on both sides, with quilled slats,
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
395Beaded Drawstring BagHodgins Art Auction
Plateau, Sahaptin, Yakima; circa 1930
Buckskin, Glass Beads
45 x 24.5 cm / 17.75 x 9.75 in.
Extensive beading in floral motif, fringed.
(R11.529)
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
396Gaming MatHodgins Art Auction
Plateau, probably Klamath
Grass Fibre
43.5 cm / 17.25 in. (diameter)
(R37.210)
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
397Beaded Hide Cradle CoverHodgins Art Auction
Plains, Dakota
Hide, Beads, Stroud Trade Cloth, Sinew
79 x 24 x 15 cm / 31 x 9.5 x 5.75 in.
Extensively beaded in colourful geometric motif.
(AF 2343
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
398Sioux BreastplateHodgins Art Auction
Plains, Dakota and Teton
Bone, Leather, Beads, Buckskin
44 x 24 cm / 17.25 x 9.5 in.
Old bone hair pipe with beading.
(AF 2163)
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
399Salish Lidded BasketHodgins Art Auction
Northwest Coast, Coast Salish
Cedar Bark, Cherry Bark
39 x 70 x 43 cm / 15.25 x 27.5 x 17 in.
Imbricated, geometric pattern.
(R548.109 A-B)
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00