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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 Moccasins340 - Beaded Moccasins
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Plains, Dakota Buckskin, Sinew, Silk, Glass Beads, Tin Cones, Feathers, Skin Tie 26 cm / 10.25 in. Fully beaded, bifurcated tongues. (AF 4082 A-B)
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Beaded Vest341 - Beaded Vest
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Plains, Dakota Glass Seed Beads, Sinew, Smoked Hide 41.5 x 42 cm / 16.5 x 16.5 in. Fully beaded on both sides. (AF 3118)
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Beaded Knife Sheath342 - Beaded Knife Sheath
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Plains, Dakota Beads, Smoked Hide, Sinew, Rawhide, Tin Cones 44 in. / 17.25 in. (length) Fully beaded on one side, with beaded drop. (AF 3162)
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Trade Cloth Dress343 - Trade Cloth Dress
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Plateau Flannel, Glass Bead, Ribbon 118 x 102 cm / 46.5 x 40.25 in. (R11.870)
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Fringed Saddle Blanket344 - Fringed Saddle Blanket
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Plateau Hide, Thread 260 x 42 cm / 102.25 x 16.5 in. (R11.600)
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Painted Parfleche Fringed Case345 - Painted Parfleche Fringed Case
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Plains, Blackfoot, Siksika; circa 1910 Rawhide, Paint 75 x 48 cm / 29.5 x 19 in. (R11.651)
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Beaded Dress Yoke346 - Beaded Dress Yoke
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Plains Cotton, Thread, Tubular Glass Beads, Cowrie Shells, Cotton Cord 39 x 73 cm / 15.25 x 28.75 in. (AF 4237)
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Child's Trade Cloth Dress347 - Child's Trade Cloth Dress
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Plateau Flannel, Cowrie Shells, Metal, Glass Beads 90 x 80 cm / 35.5 x 31.5 in. (R11.716)
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Beaded Hide Cradle Board with Doll348 - Beaded Hide Cradle Board with Doll
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Plateau Buckskin, Glass Beads, Commercial Doll 50 x 23 cm / 19.75 x 9 in. Floral motif beading, fringed. (R11.473)
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Early RNWP Decorated Fur Bag349 - Early RNWP Decorated Fur Bag
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Subarctic; prior to 1904 Rabbit Fur, Leather, Cloth, Seed Bead, Wool, Quill, Silk Thread 31 x 15 cm / 12.25 x 5.75 in. The RNWP name change to RNWMP
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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