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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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Painted Parfleche Trunk360 - Painted Parfleche Trunk
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Plains, Cheyenne; early 20th Century Rawhide, Buckskin, Paint, Fabric 18 x 39 x 25 cm / 7 x 15.25 x 10 in. (R37.831)
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Northern California Basket361 - Northern California Basket
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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
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Beaded & Quilled Tobacco Bag362 - Beaded & Quilled Tobacco Bag
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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
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Beaded Moccasins363 - Beaded Moccasins
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Plains, Dakota Buckskin, Sinew, Cotton, Glass Beads 22 cm / 8.75 in. Fully beaded. (AF 2222 A-B)
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Beaded Leggings364 - Beaded Leggings
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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)
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Painted Parfleche Envelope365 - Painted Parfleche Envelope
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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
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Sioux Stone Tomahawk366 - Sioux Stone Tomahawk
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Plains, Dakota Stone, Wood, Buckskin, Glass Seed Beads 43 cm / 17 in. Beaded and fringed handle. (AF 1709)
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Corn Husk Flat Bag367 - Corn Husk Flat Bag
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Plateau Hemp, Corn Husk, Yarn, Cotton, Buckskin 36 x 24 cm / 14 x 9.5 in. (AD 204)
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Salish Basketry Cradle368 - Salish Basketry Cradle
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Plateau, Interior Salish, Lillooet Split Root, Sapwood, Beargrass, Cherry Bark 64 cm / 25.25 in. (length) Traditional weave with three colour imbrica
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Beaded High Top Boot Style Moccasins369 - Beaded High Top Boot Style Moccasins
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North America Buckskin, Hide, Glass, Beads 46 x 8.5 x 25 cm / 18 x 3.5 x 10 in. (R37.694 A-B)
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