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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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Simon Charlie [1920-2005]370 - Simon Charlie [1920-2005]
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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...
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Food Bowl with Handle371 - Food Bowl with Handle
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Northwest Coast, Kwakwaka'wakw Alder 41 x 12.5 cm / 16.25 x 5 in. (AA 411)
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Eagle Mask372 - Eagle Mask
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Northwest Coast, Coast Salish Cedar, Paint, Cord, Metal 45 cm / 17.75 in. Signed "August Jack". (R512.72)
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Salish Saddle373 - Salish Saddle
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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)
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Beaded Hair Roach374 - Beaded Hair Roach
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Plateau; early 20th Century Hair, Horsehair, Metal, Leather, Buckskin, Glass Beads, Fabric, Brass Bell 57 cm / 22.5 in. With fully beaded head band.
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Early Beaded Cloth Bag375 - Early Beaded Cloth Bag
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Plateau; late 19th Century Fabric, Glass Bead, Buckskin 41 x 35 cm / 16.25 x 13.75 in. (R11.794)
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Beaded Saddle Blanket376 - Beaded Saddle Blanket
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Plains, Dakota Velvet, Glass beads, Buckskin, Brass bells 162 x 75 cm / 63.75 x 29.5 in. (AF 1465)
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Plateau Basket377 - Plateau Basket
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Plateau Willow, Bark 25 cm / 9.75 in. (height) Two colour imbricated design. (AD 37)
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Beaded Moccasins378 - Beaded Moccasins
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Plains Hide, Glass Beads 23 cm / 9 in. (AF 3541 A-B)
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Corn Husk Flat Bag379 - Corn Husk Flat Bag
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Plateau Hemp, Corn Husk, Yarn, Cotton 52 x 38 cm / 20.5 x 15 in. (AD 393)
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