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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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Mukluks350 - Mukluks
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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)
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Beaded Vest351 - Beaded Vest
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Plateau; mid 20th Century Buckskin, Fabric, Glass Bead 64 x 48 cm / 25.25 x 19 in. (R11.535)
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Beaded Hide Sewing Bag352 - Beaded Hide Sewing Bag
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Plains, Dakota Cow Hide, Fur, Tin Cones, Beads 19 x 29 cm / 7.5 x 11.5 in. (AF 3138)
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Fringed and Beaded Hide & Elk Tooth Dress353 - Fringed and Beaded Hide & Elk Tooth Dress
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Plateau Buckskin, Glass Seed and Pipe Beads, Elk Tooth 136 cm / 53.5 in. (length) (R11.49)
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Beaded Hide Rifle Scabbard354 - Beaded Hide Rifle Scabbard
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Plateau Hide, Glass Beads, Brass Tacks 90 cm / 35.5 in. (excluding fringe) (R11.1652)
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Beaded Cradle Board with Bent Wood Visor355 - Beaded Cradle Board with Bent Wood Visor
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Plateau, Sahaptin, Yakima Wood, Cotton Cloth, Buckskin, Glass beads 81 cm / 32 in. (length) (AD 289)
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Whale Bone Portrait Masks356 - Whale Bone Portrait Masks
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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
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Mukluks357 - Mukluks
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Circumpolar Leather, Sinew 48 cm / 19 in. (R1832.87 A-B)
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Hand-Carved Snowshoes358 - Hand-Carved Snowshoes
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Subarctic, Slavey Wood, Leather 107 cm / 42.25 in. (length) (R227.9 A-B)
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Antler Headdress359 - Antler Headdress
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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
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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