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.

We are not accepting credit cards. For large dollar amount payments, we may need to require a bank or wire transfer. This will be determined on an individual basis and your invoice will reflect these details. We will provide you the transfer information if applicable.

Note: All prehistoric pottery and artifacts were taken from private land legally, without breaking any state or federal laws.
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Fine Japanese Satsuma Bowl151 - Fine Japanese Satsuma Bowl
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Fine Japanese Satsuma Bowl, 19th century. Made of porcelain, the item measures 10" x 10" x 3.25". From Japan. Nice work and paint, so...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Hohokam Grooved Axe or Maul152 - Hohokam Grooved Axe or Maul
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Hohokam Groove Axe or Maul, circa 1500 years old. Made of basalt, the item measures 8.5" x 3.5" x 3.5". Tucson, Arizona. Nice old 3/4...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Large Pre-Columbian Figure153 - Large Pre-Columbian Figure
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Large Pre-Columbian Figure, circa 1000 years old. Made of clay and measuring approx. 6" x 6" x 11. From Colima, Mexico. Beads appear to ha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to R***H for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Large Wood Quan Yin154 - Large Wood Quan Yin
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Large Wood Quan Yin, Ming Dynasty item. Made of wood and paint, the item measures approx. 6" x 5" x 18" tall. From central China. Nic...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Bronze Gong155 - Bronze Gong
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Bronze Gong, circa 1800s. Made of bronze and measuring 9" x 9" x 4.5", this item is from Manila, in the Phillipines. Nice data on ite...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Original Painted Palm Branch156 - Original Painted Palm Branch
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Original Painted Palm Branch, 2016. Made of palm, the item measures 29" x 13" x 11". Steve Aho. Fancy painting and burn design, very ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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California Arrowheads157 - California Arrowheads
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California Arrowheads, circa 2000 years old. Made of obsidian and measuring 1" to 2" long, from Humboldt County, California. Frame not inc...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Group of Pre-Columbian Books158 - Group of Pre-Columbian Books
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Group of Pre-Columbian Books, various ages and sizes. Made of paper, the items stacked measure 12" x 9.5" x 3.5". Good reference book...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Collection of Western Relics159 - Collection of Western Relics
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Collection of Western Relics, circa 1900. Made of sandstone, wood, steel and brass, the items measure from 0.75" to 11" long. From San Die...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (5.00) = 5.00
 
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Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA160 - Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA
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Polynesian War Club, circa WWII. Made of ebony-like wood, the item measures 14.75" x 3.75" x 3.75". Fijian. Unusual shape on club. E...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Pre-Columbian-style Storyteller Doll161 - Pre-Columbian-style Storyteller Doll
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Pre-Columbian-style Storyteller Doll, circa 1960s. Made of clay and paint, the item is 8" x 9" x 15" tall. South America. 20 plus chi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Collection of Authentic African Points162 - Collection of Authentic African Points
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Collection of Authentic African Points, circa 5000 years old. Made of flint, the items measure from 1" to 2". Found in the Sahara desert. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Silver & Turquoise Cuff163 - Zuni Sterling Silver & Turquoise Cuff
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Zuni Sterling Silver & Turquoise Cuff, circa 1940s. Made of sterling silver and turquoise, the item is 2.25" X 2", 1" opening and...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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2 New Britain Mortars w/Helm COA164 - 2 New Britain Mortars w/Helm COA
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2 New Britain Mortars, circa WWII. Made of wood with some engraving, the smaller mortar measures 4" x 4.5" x 9", the larger is 6.25&q...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Old African Mask165 - Old African Mask
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Old African Mask, early 20th century. Made of wood, the item measures 15" x 9" x 7.5". Punu tribe. Condition: Good, see images. Shipp...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Large Mexican Weaving166 - Large Mexican Weaving
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Large Mexican Weaving, circa 1940s. Made of wool and cotton, the item is 73.75" x 46". Central Mexico. Condition: Very good, needs minor c...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Bow & Arrows w/Quiver167 - Bow & Arrows w/Quiver
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Bow & Arrows w/Quiver, bow is over 100 years old. Lot contains an otterhide quiver and a wood bow with a broken horsehair string. The item measu...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (380.00) = 380.00
 
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Large Polynesian Effigy Drum w/Helm COA168 - Large Polynesian Effigy Drum w/Helm COA
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Large Polynesian Effigy Drum, circa WWII. Made of palm, wood and fiber, the item is 17.5" x 12.5" x 33", the drum on top is 10" ...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Polynesian Wood Mask169 - Polynesian Wood Mask
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Polynesian Wood Mask, circa 1960s. Made of wood, the item is 5" x 12" x 2.5". Tahiti. Classic tiki-style. Condition: Good, see images...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Mexican Sterling Silver & Abalone Pin170 - Mexican Sterling Silver & Abalone Pin
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Mexican Sterling Silver & Abalone Pin, circa 1950s. Made of sterling silver and abalone, the pin measures 2 1/8" x 2 1/8", weighing 11...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Pre-Columbian Stone Figure171 - Pre-Columbian Stone Figure
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Pre-Columbian Stone Figure, circa 1500 years old. Made of basalt, the item measures 4.5" x 5" x 8". From Costa Rica. Believed to be s...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Fine Chinese Mortar & Pestle172 - Fine Chinese Mortar & Pestle
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Fine Chinese Mortar & Pestle, circa WWII. Made of fine basalt, the item 3.5" x 5.5", pestle is 6". Chinese. Pestle is older than ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Navajo Weaving173 - Navajo Weaving
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Navajo Weaving, circa 1970s. Made of wool and dye, this item measures 33" x 28". From New Mexico. Purchased in California. Wide ruins type...
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Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Rare NWC Wood Carving174 - Rare NWC Wood Carving
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Rare NWC Wood Carving, circa 1880s. Made of cedar wood and paint, the item is 10.5" x 3.75" x 14.5". Kwakiutl. Museum quality piece, ...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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New Britain Cutting Block w/Helm COA175 - New Britain Cutting Block w/Helm COA
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New Britain Cutting Block, pre-1940s. Made of wood, the item is 14" x 13" x 4". New Britain, Polynesia. Probably used in food prepara...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Eskimo Seam Creaser176 - Eskimo Seam Creaser
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Eskimo Seam Creaser, circa 1900. Made of wood and bone, the item is 4.75" x 3" x 0.5". Alaska. Simple tool to crease paper, cloth or ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Chinese Bone Carving of Man177 - Chinese Bone Carving of Man
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Chinese Bone Carving of Man, circa 1900. Made of bone, the item is 4.5" x 1.25" x 0.5", China. Fine carving. Condition: Broken at fee...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Mayan Jade Mask w/Helm COA178 - Mayan Jade Mask w/Helm COA
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Mayan Jade Mask, circa 2000 years old. Made of green jade, the item is 4" x 2.75" x 1.5". Mayan, Guatemala. Museum quality piece w/in...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (260.00) = 260.00
 
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Cobbs Flint Knife179 - Cobbs Flint Knife
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Cobbs Flint Knife, pre-historic item. Made of bluish-grey chert, the item is 3.5" x 2" x 0.25". Kentucky, Jefferson County. Frame not...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Scrimshaw Cue Ball180 - Scrimshaw Cue Ball
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Scrimshaw Cue Ball, 20th century item. Made of plastic and measuring 2", original work by Steve Aho. Skull engraved on ball. Condition: Good, s...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Large Marble Collection181 - Large Marble Collection
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Large Marble Collection, from WWI to WWII. Made of glass, the items are 1/2" to 1" each. USA. Nice, old collection of 1, 2 and 3 color mar...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mounted Pair of Water Buffalo Horns w/Helm COA182 - Mounted Pair of Water Buffalo Horns w/Helm COA
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Mounted Pair of Water Buffalo Horns, circa WWII. Made of horn, wood and cloth, the item's dimensions are roughly 36" x 18". From the P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Chinese Quan Yin183 - Chinese Quan Yin
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Chinese Quan Yin, Ming Dynasty item. Made of wood and paint, the item is approx. 7" x 6" x 18" tall. From Central China. Condition: G...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*****0 for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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Short Sword184 - Short Sword
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Short Sword, circa WWII. Made of steel, wood, horn and fur, the item measures 25.5" x 4" x 2". Khyber Pass, Afghanistan. Lethal weapo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Beaded Fox Hide185 - Beaded Fox Hide
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Beaded Fox Hide, modern item. Made of fox hide and glass, the item measures 12" across x 38". From Arizona. Beautiful beadwork. Condition:...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Turquoise & Stone Beads186 - Turquoise & Stone Beads
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Turquoise & Stone Beads, circa 1980s. Made of turquoise and colored stone, the strands are 16" long and most beads are 0.5" to 1.25&qu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Full Groove Stone Axe187 - Full Groove Stone Axe
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Full Groove Stone Axe, historic period Made of sandstone and measuring 6.5" x 4.5" x 2". From Colorado. Probably used as a dance axe....
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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African Iron Bracelet188 - African Iron Bracelet
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African Iron Bracelet, pre-historic item. Made of iron, the cuff measures 3.75" x 3.5" x 1.5". From Nigeria. Nice archaelogical relic...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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California Relics Collection189 - California Relics Collection
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California Relics Collection, circa 1800s. Made of shell, obsidian and chert, the items measure from 0.5" to 2.5". From Stockton, Calif. S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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New Guinea Mask w/Helm COA190 - New Guinea Mask w/Helm COA
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New Guinea Mask, circa WWII. Made of wood and measuring 7" x 5" x 23", Sepik River. Good, old nicely made authentic mask. Ex. Maslyn ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Older Mexican Sword w/Lettering191 - Older Mexican Sword w/Lettering
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Older Mexican Sword w/Lettering, circa 1950s. Made of leather ring handle and steel, the item is 27" x 6". Mexico. Biblical message on bla...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Frame of Hopewell Flake Knives192 - Frame of Hopewell Flake Knives
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Frame of Hopewell Flake Knives, circa 2000 years old. Made of flint ridge flint, the items are 2" to 3" each in length. Hopewell culture, ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mexican Modernist Sterling Earrings193 - Mexican Modernist Sterling Earrings
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Mexican Modernist Sterling Earrings, circa 1940s. Made of sterling silver and measuring 2" x 2" each. Marked PVB, TV-21, Taxco, Mexico. Fo...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA194 - Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA
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Polynesian War Club, circa WWII. Made of polished hardwood, the item is 35" x 5" x 1". Solomon Islands. Lethal war club. Ex. Maslyn W...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Old African Mask195 - Old African Mask
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Old African Mask, early 20th century, made of wood and paint, the item measures 10" x 13" x 7". Dogon tribe. Condition: Good, see ima...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Double Saddle Blanket196 - Double Saddle Blanket
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Double Saddle Blanket, circa 1900. Made of wool, the item is 60" long x 30.5". Navajo, New Mexico. Very plain, minor design on top and bot...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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San Diego County Arrowheads197 - San Diego County Arrowheads
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San Diego County Arrowheads, pre-historic items. Made of quartz, chert and agate, the items are 1" to 2". Mission Indian, found near Carlt...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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New Britain Helmet Mask w/Helm COA & Book198 - New Britain Helmet Mask w/Helm COA & Book
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New Britain Helmet Mask w/Helm COA & Book, circa WWII. Made of paint, fiber over wood frame, the item is 19" x 19" x 8.5". New Br...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Large Ceylon Wood Mask199 - Large Ceylon Wood Mask
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Large Ceylon Wood Mask, circa 1940s. Made of wood and paint, the item measures 27" x 26" x 10". Ceylon, Tribal area, Sri Lanka. Very ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA200 - Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA
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Polynesian War Club, circa WWII. Made of hardwood, the item is 13.5" x 3.5" x 3.5. New Britain. Unusual but lethal shape. Ex. Maslyn Willi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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