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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Pre-Columbian Female Figure251 - Pre-Columbian Female Figure
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Pre-Columbian Female Figure, circa 1000 A.D. Made of clay and paint, this item is 8" x 5.5" x 12". Jalisco, Mexico. Great Jalisco fig...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Collection of Authentic African Points252 - 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 (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mexican Sterling Silver & Abalone Swordfish Pin253 - Mexican Sterling Silver & Abalone Swordfish Pin
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Mexican Sterling Silver & Abalone Swordfish Pin, circa 1950s. Made of sterling silver and abalone, the item measures 2" x 1.75". Mexic...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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2 Polynesian Grass Skirts w/Helm COA254 - 2 Polynesian Grass Skirts w/Helm COA
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2 Polynesian Grass Skirts, circa WWII. Made of grass and fiber with seedpods, the items as photographed are 13" x 33" and 15" x 31&qu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Old African Mask255 - Old African Mask
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Old African Mask, early 20th century. Made of wood, the item measures 20" x 10" x 5". Nigeria. Helmet, bird effigy. Condition: Good, ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Apache Scout Jacket256 - Apache Scout Jacket
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Apache Scout Jacket, circa 1890s. Made of leather and glass beads, the item is 18" wide at the chest, 27.5" from top to bottom on backside...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Crow Belt Bag257 - Crow Belt Bag
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Crow Belt Bag, circa 1880s. Made of glass, leather and cloth, the item is 5 7/8" x 6 1/4" x 1/2". Crow, Montana. The smallest beads w...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Ceremonial War Paddle w/Helm COA258 - Ceremonial War Paddle w/Helm COA
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Ceremonial War Paddle, circa WWII. Made of black hardwood, the item is 36" long x 6.75" x 0.75". Tikopia Island. Appears to be a cros...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA259 - Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA
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Polynesian War Club, circa WWII. Made of ebony-like hardwood, the item is 27" x 5.5" x 2.5". New Britain. Unusual striking surface. E...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Pre-Historic Flint Arrow Points260 - Pre-Historic Flint Arrow Points
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Pre-Historic Flint Arrow Points, circa 5000 years old. Made of agate and flint, the items are 1" to 2". Sahara Desert. Many classic point ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Eskimo Cribbage Board261 - Eskimo Cribbage Board
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Eskimo Cribbage Board, circa 1980s. Made of bone, the item is 1.75" x 0.5" x 12". See artist's name in images. Has engraving and ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Indian Silver & Bead Necklace262 - Indian Silver & Bead Necklace
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Indian Silver & Bead Necklace, circa 1930s. Made of silver and synthetic beads, the item's pendant measures 6" x 6" with drops, th...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mezcala Figure w/Helm COA263 - Mezcala Figure w/Helm COA
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Mezcala Figure w/Helm COA, circa 2500 years old. Made of basalt, the item is 4.75" x 2" x 1". Guerrero, MX. Unusual sets of 3 eyebrow...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Spanish Colonial Mortar & Pestle264 - Spanish Colonial Mortar & Pestle
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Spanish Colonial Mortar & Pestle, circa 1600s. Made of Basallt, the item is 6" x 5.5" x 3", the pestle is 4.25" x 2" x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l********n for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
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Pre-Columbian Chantal Figure w/Helm COA265 - Pre-Columbian Chantal Figure w/Helm COA
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Pre-Columbian Chantal Figure w/Helm COA, circa 2000 years old. Made of basalt, the item is 4.75" x 2" x 1.5". Guerrero, MX. May have ...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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7 Pieces of Alaskan Antique Jewelry266 - 7 Pieces of Alaskan Antique Jewelry
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7 Pieces of Alaskan Antique Jewelry, Victorian era. Made of bone, gold and iron, the items are 1.5" to 6" long. Alaska. Very fine work on ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Scrimshaw Plaque of Ship267 - Scrimshaw Plaque of Ship
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Scrimshaw Plaque of Ship, circa 1890s. Made of wood and bone, the item is 5.5" x 7.5" x 0.75". Alaska. Nice artwork. Condition: Good,...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Colt Single Action Book268 - Colt Single Action Book
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Colt Single Action Book, modern item. Made of paper and ink w/dustcover, the item is 10" x 12" x 1.25". USA. Fine book on the history...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Fine Chantal Figure w/Helm COA269 - Fine Chantal Figure w/Helm COA
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Fine Chantal Figure w/Helm COA, circa 2000 years old. Made of basalt, the item is 6.5" x 3" x 1". Guerrero, Mexico. Helm Certificate...
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Collection of Books on Pre-Columbian270 - Collection of Books on Pre-Columbian
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Collection of Books on Pre-Columbian, 1997-2006. Made of paper and ink, the items are 8" x 10" x 1/2. Various makers. Great reference mate...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Original Palm Branch Carving271 - Original Palm Branch Carving
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Original Palm Branch Carving, circa 1990s. Made of palm and paint, the item measures 18.5" x 7" x 7". American Artist, San Diego Coun...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Pair of Old Cowboy Spurs272 - Pair of Old Cowboy Spurs
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Pair of Old Cowboy Spurs, circa 1920s. Made of leather, silver and iron, the items measure 10" x 4" x 2.75" and 8" x 4" x 2...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (360.00) = 360.00
 
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Original Palm Branch Carving273 - Original Palm Branch Carving
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Original Palm Branch Carving, signed 2011. Made of palm and paint, the item measures 12" x 25.5" x 9". American Artist, San Diego Cou...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Original Painting on Palm Branch274 - Original Painting on Palm Branch
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Original Painting on Palm Branch, circa 1990s. Made of palm, the item measures 12.5" x 6" x 3". Steve Aho, San Diego County, Californ...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Palm Painting & Carving275 - Palm Painting & Carving
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Palm Painting & Carving, 2011. Made of a palm branch, the item measures 33" x 12" x 6.5". D. Bailey/Steve Aho. San Diego County, ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Carved Gourd Collection276 - Carved Gourd Collection
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Carved Gourd Collection, circa 1930s. Made of gourds, the items measure 6" x 6" x 3" to 9.5" x 9" x 3.5". Peru. Very f...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Frame of Midwest Artifacts277 - Frame of Midwest Artifacts
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Frame of Midwest Artifacts, historic to pre-historic periods. Made of flint and chert, the items are 1.5" to 4" long. Illinois and Missour...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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African Gold Weight on Stand278 - African Gold Weight on Stand
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African Gold Weight on Stand, circa 1000 years old. Made of bronze, the item measures 10" x 10" x 2.25". From Ghana. Effigy gold weig...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (280.00) = 280.00
 
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San Diego Artifact Collection279 - San Diego Artifact Collection
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San Diego Artifact Collection, pre-historic items. Made of clay, shell, bone and stone, the items measure from 0.25" to 4.75" long. Carlto...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Chinese Mortar & Pestle280 - Chinese Mortar & Pestle
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Chinese Mortar & Pestle, Ming Dynasty item. Made of basalt, the mortar measures 6" x 6" x 3" and the pestle is 6" x 2.5"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Great Lakes Beaded Pillow281 - Great Lakes Beaded Pillow
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Great Lakes Beaded Pillow, circa 1890s. Made of cloth and glass beads, the item is 17" x 16" x 6". Chippewa. Classic floral design. C...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Fluted Point w/COA282 - Fluted Point w/COA
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Fluted Point w/COA, circa 8000 years old. Made of black chert, the item measures 1.5". Kentucky, Midwest USA. Nice clovis point, frame not incl...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Old Mexican Sterling Silver & Glass Ring283 - Old Mexican Sterling Silver & Glass Ring
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Old Mexican Sterling Silver & Glass Ring, circa 1940s. Made of sterling silver and glass, the item measures 1.5" x 0.75" x 1.25" ...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA284 - Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA
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Polynesian War Club, circa WWII. Made of hardwood, the item measures 24" x 7" x 1". PNG. Ex. Maslyn Williams, author of Stone Age Isl...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Old African Mask285 - Old African Mask
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Old African Mask, early 20th century. Made of wood and paint, the item measures 10" x 27" x 10". Songye tribe. Large fancy mask. Cond...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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4 Pairs of Beaded & Plain Moccasins286 - 4 Pairs of Beaded & Plain Moccasins
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4 Pairs of Beaded & Plain Moccasins, circa 1900. Made of deerhide and moosehide, the items are 6" x 2.5" x 2.25" to 10.5" x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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3 Fred Harvey-style Silver Bracelets287 - 3 Fred Harvey-style Silver Bracelets
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3 Fred Harvey-style Silver Bracelets, circa 1930s. Made of sterling silver, the items measure approx. 2.5" x 2.5" x 1". Santa Fe Rail...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Early Wood War Shield w/COA288 - Early Wood War Shield w/COA
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Early Wood War Shield, possibly 19th Century. Made of hardwood and vine sewn, the item is 10" x 37.5" x 3". Philippines. Engraving on...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (380.00) = 380.00
 
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Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA289 - Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA
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Polynesian War Club, circa WWII. Made of ebony-like hardwood, the item is 24" x 5" x 1". New Britain. Unusual striking surface.Ex. Ma...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Collection of Hopewell Flake Knives290 - Collection of Hopewell Flake Knives
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Collection of Hopewell Flake Knives, circa 3000 years old. Made of flintridge flint, the items are 1" to 3". Hopewell, Central Ohio. Box i...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Beaded African Doll291 - Beaded African Doll
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Beaded African Doll, circa 1960s. Made of glass and wood, the item is 5.5" x 2" x 14.5". Nigeria. Has skirt and purse. Condition: Goo...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Indian Silver & Bead Necklace292 - Indian Silver & Bead Necklace
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Indian Silver & Bead Necklace, circa 1930s. Made of silver and synthetic beads, the item's pendant measures 7" x 4" x 0.75" w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (5.00) = 5.00
 
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Plains Dance Spear293 - Plains Dance Spear
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Plains Dance Spear, circa mid-20th century item. Dance spear measures 35 x 6 x 3 inches. This item has wood, steel, brass, paint, feathers, fur and b
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Estimate : 100.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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12 Old Mexican Copper Cuffs294 - 12 Old Mexican Copper Cuffs
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12 Old Mexican Copper Cuffs, circa 1920s. Made of pure copper, the items are of various sizes. From central Mexico. Thought at one time to help with a
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Fossil Display Stand295 - Fossil Display Stand
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Fossil Display Stand, modern item. Made from fossil rock marble, the item is 5" x 1.5". From Pakistan. Many fossils visible in the stone. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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7 Pieces of Alaskan Antique Jewelry296 - 7 Pieces of Alaskan Antique Jewelry
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7 Pieces of Alaskan Antique Jewelry, Victorian era. Made of bone, gold and iron, the items are 1" to 2.25" long. Alaska. Very fine work on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Polynesian Effigy Drum w/Helm COA297 - Polynesian Effigy Drum w/Helm COA
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Polynesian Effigy Drum w/Helm COA, circa WWII. Made of wood and paint, the item measures 25" x 6.5" x 6.5". Fiji. Nice carving and so...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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3 Books on American Ghost Towns298 - 3 Books on American Ghost Towns
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3 Books on American Ghost Towns, modern items. Made of paper and ink, the items are about 8" x 12". USA. Nice collection, very interesting...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Fine Teotihuacan Stone Mask w/Helm COA299 - Fine Teotihuacan Stone Mask w/Helm COA
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Fine Teotihuacan Stone Mask w/Helm COA, circa 1500 years old. Made of basalt, the item is 4" x 3.75" x 1.75". Mexico City, Mexico. Cl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Unusual Inlaid Cane300 - Unusual Inlaid Cane
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Unusual Inlaid Cane, modern item. Made of California hardwood and turquoise inlay, the item is 36" x 2" x 2". Handmade by Phil Wheele...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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