A Native American & Tribal Winter

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This auction contains Native American artifacts such as Navajo weavings, Pre-Columbian artifacts, and other pre-historic items such as arrowheads and other stone tools. We have featured a grouping of Polynesian and Melanesian artifacts, stone items, and other Pacific Rim artifacts. This catalog also includes Native American and Mexican jewelry from the 20th century.
Buyer's Premium has been increased from 20 to 22%. There are no returns.

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Note: All prehistoric pottery and artifacts were taken from private land legally, without breaking any state or federal laws.
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Havasupai Basket101 - Havasupai Basket
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Havasupai Basket, circa 1890s. Made of willow, the item is 11" x 12" x 8". Grand Canyon, Arizona. Pedestal basket. Condition: Some mi...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Pre-Columbian Stirrup Pot102 - Pre-Columbian Stirrup Pot
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Pre-Columbian Stirrup Pot, circa 1000 A.D. Made of clay and paint, the item is 6" x 4" x 7", from South America. Effigy figures and e...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Taxco Sterling Silver Pin103 - Taxco Sterling Silver Pin
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Taxco Sterling Silver Pin, circa 1960s. Made of sterling silver and resin, the item measures 1.75" x 2" and weighs 15 grams. Taxco, Mexico...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Papua New Guinea Inlaid Mask w/Helm COA104 - Papua New Guinea Inlaid Mask w/Helm COA
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Papua New Guinea Inlaid Mask, circa WWII. Made of wood, mud, cowry shells, the item measures 12.5" x 24" x 10.5". PNG. Fancy mask, br...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Old African Mask105 - Old African Mask
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Old African Mask, early 20th century. Made of wood and measuring 13" x 8" x 6". Punu tribe. Condition: Good, see images. Shipping: $...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Fine Maidu Basket106 - Fine Maidu Basket
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Fine Maidu Basket, circa 1890s. Made of red bud and sumac, the item is 21.5" x 22" x 6". Maidu, Northeastern California. Museum quali...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Northern California Obsidian Points107 - Northern California Obsidian Points
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Northern California Obsidian Points, pre-historic items. Made of obsidian and black chert, the items range from 1" to 2". Humboldt County,...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Large Polynesian Coconut Husking Stool w/Helm COA108 - Large Polynesian Coconut Husking Stool w/Helm COA
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Large Polynesian Coconut Husking Stool, circa WWII. Made of hardwood and cane ties, the item is 36" long x 13.5" x 17". New Britain. ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Old African Mask109 - Old African Mask
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Old African Mask, circa 1940s. Made of wood and paint, the item is 22" x 7.5" x 5". Nigeria. Nice carving, good patina. Condition: Go...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Mexican Mixed Metal Pendant110 - Mexican Mixed Metal Pendant
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Mexican Mixed Metal Pendant, circa 1940s. Made of sterling silver, brass, copper and stonework, the item is 1" x 1" and weighs 4.3 grams. ...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Old Stone Buddah111 - Old Stone Buddah
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Old Stone Buddah, pre-historic item. Made of basalt, the item is 5" x 3" x 6". Found in Hawaii. Note the detailed carving on figure. ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Collection of New Mexico Points112 - Collection of New Mexico Points
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Collection of New Mexico Points, paleo to historic periods. Made of alibaster, chert and flint, the items are 1" to 2.5". Eastern New Mexi...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Indian Silver & Faceted Bead Necklace113 - Indian Silver & Faceted Bead Necklace
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Indian Silver & Faceted Bead Necklace, circa 1930s. Made of silver and faceted synthetic beads, the item's pendant measures 1 7/8" x 1 ...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Large Basket of Tribal Baskets114 - Large Basket of Tribal Baskets
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Large Basket of Tribal Baskets, modern items. Made of wood, vines and grass, the smallest is 5" and the largest is 20". Various tribes, Na...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Collection of Hamilton Points115 - Collection of Hamilton Points
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Collection of Hamilton Points, pre-historic items. Made of chert, flint and quartz, the items measure from 1/4" to 1". From Alabama. 150 p...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Antler Cribbage Board116 - Antler Cribbage Board
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Antler Cribbage Board, circa 1940s. Made of elk antler, the board measures 18.75" x 14" x 2". Alaska. Nice cribbage board. Condition:...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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White Bamboo Coral Effigy Snuff Bottle117 - White Bamboo Coral Effigy Snuff Bottle
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White Bamboo Coral Effigy Snuff Bottle, Ming dynasty. Made of coral, the item is 1" x 1.75" x 3". Chinese. Condition: Nice sculpture....
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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California Basketry Cradleboard118 - California Basketry Cradleboard
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California Basketry Cradleboard, circa 1900. Made of willow, bark and string, the item is 12" x 29.5" x 12". Mono tribe, Eastern Cali...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Eskimo Toy Boat119 - Eskimo Toy Boat
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Eskimo Toy Boat, circa 1920s. Made of baleen and horn, the item is 8.5" x 3.75" x 8". Alaska. Boat with sails and rudder! Condition: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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1882 Pump Drill120 - 1882 Pump Drill
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1882 Pump Drill, made of wood, steel and brass, the item is 18.5" x 2.5" x 2.5". Phil'a, PA, USA. A.H. Reid, patented Dec. 18, 18...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Authentic Pre-Columbian Relics121 - Authentic Pre-Columbian Relics
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Authentic Pre-Columbian Relics, circa 1000 years old. Made of ceramic and flint, the items are 2.5" to 3.5" long. Possibly Mayan or Mixtec...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********e.. for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Large Hupa Treasure Blade122 - Large Hupa Treasure Blade
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Large Hupa Treasure Blade, circa 1880s. Made of obsidian, the item measures about 9.5" x 2.5" x 1.5". From San Francisco, California....
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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US Army Saddle Bags123 - US Army Saddle Bags
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US Army Saddle Bags, circa 1900. Made of leather, the bags measure roughly 22" x 15" x 5". US Army, California. Inside bag there is a...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Pre-Columbian Relics Collection124 - Pre-Columbian Relics Collection
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Pre-Columbian Relics Collection, pre-historic items. Made of clay and obsidian, the items measure from 1" to 3.5" long. Mayan. Frame not i...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Frame of Pre-Columbian Relics125 - Frame of Pre-Columbian Relics
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Frame of Pre-Columbian Relics, pre-historic items. Made of obsidian, the items measure from 1.5" to 4.5" long. Colima, Mexico. Frame not i...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Mayan Eccentric126 - Mayan Eccentric
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Mayan Eccentric, circa 1500 years old. Made of flint, the item measures 2 7/16" x 2 9/16". From Guatemala. Papered by Bill Jackson. Frame ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Collection of Civil War Medals & Buttons in Box127 - Collection of Civil War Medals & Buttons in Box
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Collection of Civil War Medals & Buttons in Box, circa 1860s-1880s. Made of ribbon, brass, iron and paint, the box itself measures 6.5" x 5...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Full Groove Tomahawk Head128 - Full Groove Tomahawk Head
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Full Groove Tomahawk Head, early historic period. Made of sandstone, the item measures 5" x 4.25" X 2". From Colorado. Probably a dan...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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San Diego Artifact Collection129 - San Diego Artifact Collection
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San Diego Artifact Collection, pre-historic items. Made of clay and stone, the items measure from 3.5" to 4". Alpine, San Diego County, Ca...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Collection of Oregon Artifacts130 - Collection of Oregon Artifacts
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Collection of Oregon Artifacts, pre-historic items. Made of obsidian, the items measure from 1.25" to 2.25" long. Klamath Falls, Oregon. N...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Fancy Machete & Scabbard131 - Fancy Machete & Scabbard
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Fancy Machete & Scabbard, circa 1940s. Made of leather and steel, the item is 24.5" x 3.5". Mexico. Very sharp. Condition: Good, see i...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Fossil Bone Maskette132 - Fossil Bone Maskette
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Fossil Bone Maskette, circa 1800s. Made of fossilized bone, the item is 4" x 2.75" x 1.75". Polynesian. Fossil bone carved into maske...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Mexican Grapevine Pin133 - Mexican Grapevine Pin
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Mexican Grapevine Pin, circa 1930s. Made of sterling silver, the pin is 3" x 3" x 0.5". Taxco, .980, Mexico. 6 grape clusters on the ...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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New Britain Figure w/Helm COA134 - New Britain Figure w/Helm COA
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New Britain Figure, circa WWII. Made of wood with shell eyes, the item measures 26" x 7" x 5". New Britain, Polynesia. Nice tiki. Ex....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Old African Mask135 - Old African Mask
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Old African Mask, early 20th century, made of wood and paint, the item measures 17" x 6.75" x 5". Congo area. Condition: Good, see im...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Fine Maidu Basket136 - Fine Maidu Basket
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Fine Maidu Basket, circa 1890s. Made of red bud and sumac, the item is 17.5" x 17.75" x 8.5". Maidu, Northeastern California. Musuem ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Framed Copy of Mayan Eccentric137 - Framed Copy of Mayan Eccentric
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Framed Copy of Mayan Eccentric, modern copy of a 2000 year old item. Made of resin in a wood and glass frame, the item was originally from Guatemala,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Large Polynesian Shield w/Helm COA138 - Large Polynesian Shield w/Helm COA
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Large Polynesian Shield, circa WWII. Made of wood, paint and fibers, the item is 13" x 71.5" x 4". New Britain. This is the highlight...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Old African Mask139 - Old African Mask
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Old African Mask, circa WWII. Made of wood and paint, the item is 13" x 13" x 3". Congo. Nice carving, good patina. Condition: Good, ...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Mexican Copper Cuff140 - Mexican Copper Cuff
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Mexican Copper Cuff, circa 1940s. Made of copper, the item is 2" x 2.75" x 1.25", with a 1 7/8" opening and a 7 1/4" inside...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Stone Polynesian Figure141 - Stone Polynesian Figure
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Stone Polynesian Figure, circa WWII. Made of white stone, the item is 3.25" x 2.75" x 9.75". Island unknown, Polynesia. Condition: Fa...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Steatite Bowl & Stone142 - Steatite Bowl & Stone
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Steatite Bowl & Stone, Spanish Colonial items. Made of steatite and soapstone, the item is 3" x 5". California, Usa. Nice old bowl. Co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Germantown Navajo Weaving143 - Germantown Navajo Weaving
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Germantown Navajo Weaving, circa 1880s. Made of wool and measuring 30" x 26". From New Mexico. Classic old germantown rug. Condition: Has ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Burmese Jade & Sapphires144 - Burmese Jade & Sapphires
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Burmese Jade & Sapphires, age unknown. Quality jade and sapphire cabochons with the jade piece measuring approx 459 grams, the sapphires approx....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Papua New Guinea Headband w/Helm COA145 - Papua New Guinea Headband w/Helm COA
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Papua New Guinea Headband, circa 1940s. Made of leather and animal teeth, the headband itself measures 12" x 1.5". Ex. Maslyn Williams, au...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Eskimo Hunting Sculpture146 - Eskimo Hunting Sculpture
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Eskimo Hunting Sculpture, circa 1930s. Made of bone, the item is 5" x 2" x 1.5". Alaska. Nice sculpture. Condition: Good, see images....
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Chinese Red Apple Coral Figure147 - Chinese Red Apple Coral Figure
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Chinese Red Apple Coral Figure, Ming dynasty. Made of red coral and measuring 2.25" x 1" x 4.75", China. Nice carving, classic antiqu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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California Mortar & Pestle148 - California Mortar & Pestle
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California Mortar & Pestle, pre-historic item. Made of granite, the item is 13" x 7" x 4.5" and the pestle is 4.5" x 3"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Eskimo Toy Boat149 - Eskimo Toy Boat
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Eskimo Toy Boat, circa 1920s. Made of baleen and horn, the item is 6.5" x 1.75" x 5.25". Alaska. Boat with sales and rudder! Conditio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Pin-Up Model Wood Engraving150 - Pin-Up Model Wood Engraving
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Pin-Up Model Wood Engraving, circa WWII. Made of wood and paint, the item is 11.5" x 5.5" x 0.25". Gretta Garbo. Condition: Some stai...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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