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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 Doll with Headdress320 - Native American Doll with Headdress
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Plateau Fabric, Feathers, Hair, Felt, Buckskin, Wood and Glass Beads 87 cm / 34.25 in. (height) excluding headdress (R11.499)
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Early Salish Cooking Basket321 - Early Salish Cooking Basket
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Northwest Coast, Coast Salish; c. 1900 Cedar Root, Deerhide 27 cm / 10.5 (height) 38.5 cm / 15.25 in. (diameter) (R11.2146)
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Finged & Beaded Belt322 - Finged & Beaded Belt
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Plains Glass Beads, Cloth, Wool 86.5 cm / 34.25 in. (length) excluding fringe One side fully beaded. (AF 1681)
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Lloyd Wadhams Sr. (1938-1992)323 - Lloyd Wadhams Sr. (1938-1992)
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Relief Carving Northwest Coast, Kwakwaka'wakw Carved Cedar Panel 35.5 x 116 x 19 cm / 14.25 x 45.6 x 7.5 in. Signed "L. Wadhams". (R...
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Beaded Moccasins324 - Beaded Moccasins
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Plains, Cheyenne Buckskin, Rawhide, Sinew, Beads 26 cm / 10.25 in. Fully beaded. (AF 2159 A-B)
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Beaded Moccasins325 - Beaded Moccasins
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Plains Hide, Beads 28 cm / 11 in. Partially beaded. (AF 2673 A-B)
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Chief Wolf Robe Memorial Plaque326 - Chief Wolf Robe Memorial Plaque
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Plains, Cheyenne Chief Wolf Robe, Cheyenne Tribe of Oklahoma Wood, Buffalo Horn, Glass, Paint, Nails 48.5 x 35 x 19 cm / 19 x 13.75 x 7.5 in. (R37.76
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Painted Parfleche Bag with Long Fringe327 - Painted Parfleche Bag with Long Fringe
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Plateau Hide, Paint, Glass Beads, Buckskin 26 x 30 cm / 10.25 x 11.75 in., size excludes handle and fringe (R11.1596)
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Beaded Cloth Cradle Cover328 - Beaded Cloth Cradle Cover
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Plains, Cheyenne Buckskin, Rawhide, Glass Bead, Fabric 110 x 75 cm / 43.25 x 29.5 in. (R37.45)
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Painted Parfleche Trunk329 - Painted Parfleche Trunk
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Plains, Dakota Hide, Paint 17 x 38 x 19 cm / 6.75 x 15 x 7.5 in. (AF 4554)
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