Best of Santa Fe 2010

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This is going to be a fantastic auction! Please join us in Santa Fe this summer for our big 2-day event. We are featuring the collections of author/historian Ben Thompson, St. Louis, mo, noted western artist Ted Long, N. Platte, NE, a famous highline collection from Santa Fe, and several small private collections. Featured items include an 1880s documented pueblo shield, an historic Winchester that was presented to chief high bear at the Indian Congress, a famous documented pueblo fetish collection from Santa Fe, the famous Judge Hooker’s vest & personal items, and a famous pipe axe from the Cody Sitting Bull collection! We have the best selection of beadwork & quillwork we’ve ever been able to offer: cradles, saddle pads, saddle bags, pipe bags, beautiful moccasins, animal skin bags, society bags, medicine necklaces, possible bags, tipi rests, saddles, vests, bonnets, pipes, parfleche cases, gaming items, scabbards, bandoliers, leggings, bow cases, breastplates, tomahawks, gauntlets, dresses, beaded bags, and several warshirts. We also have a huge group of prehistoric pottery jars, bowls, pitchers, ladles, and rare figures as well as fantastic pueblo pottery including several big name pieces. And, as always, beautiful baskets, old and new kachina dolls, outstanding Navajo rugs and weavings, and a large number of quality jewelry pieces. also in this auction: NW Coast masks, carvings, and baskets, Eskimo ivory, baskets, and relics, signed original art and bronzes, quality limited edition lithographs and prints, old photos, tradebeads, dolls, trade blankets, and a number of other rare, interesting, and hard to find antique, western, and Mexican collectibles. We guarantee you will be impressed! In addition to the above, some of the unique and interesting items include an Eskimo carved ivory chess set, Mexican folk art pottery figures by Candelerio Medrino, a vintage carved carousel horse, several native pottery nativity sets, a collection of superfine miniature Navajo rugs and miniature pueblo pottery, a pueblo snake dance kilt with necklace, five of the finest Two Gray Hills weavings you’ll ever see, a Navajo turquoise and silver urn, six vintage concho belts, and much, much more! Join us at our new location, the Scottish Rites Hall, located at 463 Paseo de Peralta, about three blocks NE of the Plaza, in Santa Fe. Admission is free and the public is invited. A no-host breakfast will be available during both previews which begin at 8:00 am Saturday and Sunday. The auctions begin at noon on Saturday, and at 10:00 am Sunday morning. We hope to see you there!
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Pueblo Necklace151 - Pueblo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Superb all natural graduated turquoise nugget necklace with turquoise heshi spacers and all natural jacla. Ex: McGee collection. 30" plus 6&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Turquoise Nugget Necklace152 - Turquoise Nugget Necklace
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Exquisite, all natural, graduated Fox turquoise nugget necklace with sterling cones. 21" Ca. 1950
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Squash Blossom Necklace153 - Squash Blossom Necklace
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Classic box bow necklace. Beautiful all natural handmade turquoise beads with spiderweb matrix. Solid turquoise cabochon in naja. 24" plus 3&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Navajo Bolo - Victor Beck154 - Navajo Bolo - Victor Beck
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Elegant five-slot sterling motif bolo. Hallmarked. 3" x 1" Ca. 1990s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Navajo Ring - Victor Beck155 - Navajo Ring - Victor Beck
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Beautiful hallmarked ring with stone-to-stone turquoise, coral, and set in heavy sterling. Size 11-1/2 Ca. 1990s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Sterling Bead Necklace156 - Sterling Bead Necklace
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Impressive hand wrought sterling bead necklace with stamped and graduated beads. 23" Ca. 1980s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Zuni Bracelet - Jobeth Meyer157 - Zuni Bracelet - Jobeth Meyer
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Exciting heavy sterling bracelet with turquoise inlay, shadow box turquoise, and silver nuggets. Hallmarked. 5-14/" x 1-1/4" x 1-3/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Navajo Bracelet - Edison Cummings158 - Navajo Bracelet - Edison Cummings
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Stunning heavy sterling cuff bracelet with lightning motif and Florentine background. Hallmarked. 4-1/2" x 1-1/8" x 1-1/8" Contemporary
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Navajo Bolo - David Tune159 - Navajo Bolo - David Tune
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Exceptional heavy stamped bolo with stone-to-stone turquoise, jet, and coral asymmetrical corner motif. Hallmarked. 3" x 1-1/2" Contemporary
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Navajo Squash Blossom160 - Navajo Squash Blossom
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Classic all-sterling squash blossom necklace with stamped beads and turquoise cabochon naja. 21" plus 2" naja Ca. 1970
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to janmoffat79 for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Hopi Frogwoman Jar - Marianne Navasie161 - Hopi Frogwoman Jar - Marianne Navasie
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Fantastic and very large wide mouthed jar with stylized polychrome bird symbols. With frog hallmark and initial "M". Condition: very good....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to hopi_arts for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Hopi Frogwoman Jar - Joy Navasie162 - Hopi Frogwoman Jar - Joy Navasie
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Beautiful elongated pottery vase with her traditional polychrome designs on a buff slip. Frog hallmark. Condition: very good, a few minor scratches. 8
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Jar - Fannie Nampeyo163 - Hopi Pottery Jar - Fannie Nampeyo
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Fine globular olla with winged "migration" pattern done in polychrome. Signed. Condition: very good. 6" x 7" Ca. 1960s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Bowl164 - Hopi Pottery Bowl
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Classic wide vintage bowl with traditional exterior polychrome design. Condition: very good, unsigned. 3-1/2" x 8-1/2" Early to mid 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to travelingd.. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Bowl - Rena Leslie165 - Hopi Pottery Bowl - Rena Leslie
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Beautiful, rather large wide bowl with interesting interior polychrome design containing tadpoles. Condition: very good. 4" x 12" Ca. 1950s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Bowl166 - Hopi Pottery Bowl
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Large, outstanding wide bowl with bird design on the inside and a band of wing symbols on the exterior. The owner attributes it to Nampeyo. Condition:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Santa Domingo Storage Jar - Rafaelita Aguilar167 - Santa Domingo Storage Jar - Rafaelita Aguilar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Large and heavy, elongated blackware pottery vessel with great patina. Condition: very good. 18" x 13" Mid 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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San Ildefonso Storage Jar - Carmelita Dunlap168 - San Ildefonso Storage Jar - Carmelita Dunlap
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Huge elongated blackware storage jar with traditional black matte floral design. Signed. Condition: very good. 17-1/2" x 13" Ca. 1960s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to hopi_arts for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Virginia Garcia169 - Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Virginia Garcia
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Finely finished polished blackware jar with shoulder rims and bear paw indentations. Signed. Condition: very good. 11" x 10" Late 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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San Ildefonso Pottery Jar - Desideria M. Sanchez170 - San Ildefonso Pottery Jar - Desideria M. Sanchez
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Beautiful matte black-on-black pottery jar with band of wing symbols and scalloped design around neck. Signed "Desideria". Condition: very...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to quetepasa for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Hopi Katsina Doll171 - Hopi Katsina Doll
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Traditional hand carved and painted root ogre katsina doll. Condition: very good, dusty. 14-1/2" x 6" Mid 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to travelingd.. for (210.00 + 42.00BP) = 252.00
 
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Hopi Katsina Doll172 - Hopi Katsina Doll
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Simple old hand carved and painted cottonwood root doll. Condition: good, nose repaired. 11" x 3-1/2" Ca. 1930s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Apache Gan Dancer Carving173 - Apache Gan Dancer Carving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Fine collection of 5 hand carved dolls on a base. Condition: good, dusty. 10" x 11-1/2" x 3-1/2" Mid 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to truckship1 for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Hopi Katsina Carving - Tom Collateta174 - Hopi Katsina Carving - Tom Collateta
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Finely hand carved and painted dust god "Yaponcha" doll on base. Condition: very good, dusty. 13" x 7" Mid to late 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Hopi Katsina Carving - Tom Collateta175 - Hopi Katsina Carving - Tom Collateta
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Nicely detailed, hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Ghost" katsina. Condition: very good, dusty. 15" x 7" Mid to late 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 325.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Hopi Katsina - Tom Collateta176 - Hopi Katsina - Tom Collateta
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Fine, hand carved and painted cottonwood root, nude Koshare dancer doll. Condition: very good. 15" x 9" Mid to late 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to qdewitt for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Hopi Katsina Doll177 - Hopi Katsina Doll
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Beautiful, vintage, hand carved and painted cottonwood root doll with tableta headdress. 11" x 4" Early to mid 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Hopi Katsina Doll178 - Hopi Katsina Doll
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Beautiful vintage hand carved and painted cottonwood root doll with tableta headdress. 12" x 4" Early to mid 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Hopi Rabbit Stick179 - Hopi Rabbit Stick
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Rare hand carved and painted "Rabbit Stick" with same design on both sides. Condition: very good. 22" x 3" Ca. 1940s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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2 Hopi Rattles180 - 2 Hopi Rattles
Allard Auctions, Inc.
The green one is circa 1973 by Mavis Mishongua, the blue one is circa 1980 by Peter Shelton. Condition: both very good. 11" x 6" and 10-1/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Navajo Rug181 - Navajo Rug
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Home spun storm pattern rug with water bugs and lightning design, in natural and aniline colors. 7' x 4'6-1/2" Ca. 1950
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 3,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Navajo Rug182 - Navajo Rug
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Home spun all natural Two Gray Hills weaving with fylfots on gray ground. 10'1" x 5'10" Ca. 1930
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 3,200.00
Sold to neilyoung for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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Navajo Rug - Mary Tapaha183 - Navajo Rug - Mary Tapaha
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Very tightly woven home spun Klagetoh with red, black, and white central lozenge on gray ground. Includes photo of weaver. 7'7" x 5'3&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Navajo Rug184 - Navajo Rug
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Tightly woven, home spun, all natural Two Gray Hills weaving. 6'7" x 4'8" Ca. 1960
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 3,200.00
Sold to ddpotter for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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Navajo Rug185 - Navajo Rug
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Home spun Western Reservation rug with diamond lozenge motif, arrow designs, and wide border. 6'3" x 4'5" Ca. 1970
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Navajo Rug186 - Navajo Rug
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Home spun rug with rare double pattern of serrated diamonds and Holy People Yeis with arrows. 5'9" x 4'7" Ca. 1960
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Navajo Rug187 - Navajo Rug
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Very tight home spun storm pattern weaving with multiple elements and black border on red ground. 7'2" x 4'8" Ca. 1970
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Navajo Rug - Elizabeth Tso, Chinle188 - Navajo Rug - Elizabeth Tso, Chinle
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Very tightly woven storm pattern weaving with water bugs, arrows, and green border all on gray ground. 7'3" x 5'1" Ca. 1960
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Navajo Rug - Nanabah Jimbo Harvey189 - Navajo Rug - Nanabah Jimbo Harvey
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Four pattern pictorial weaving: Tree of Life, Navajo Way of Life, Chinle pattern, and Two Gray Hills. Includes photo of weaver. Ca. 1990
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Navajo Rug190 - Navajo Rug
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Home spun sand painting pictorial depicting Mother Earth and Father Sky. 3' x 3' Ca. 1960
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Siletz Storage Basket191 - Siletz Storage Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Huge wicker weave lidded basketry "hamper" with checker design. Condition: very good, usable. 24" x 17" Mid 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Mono Sifting Basket192 - Mono Sifting Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Classic design open weave basket used for winnowing meal. Condition: very good. 5" x 13" Early 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Mono Sifting Basket193 - Mono Sifting Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Beautiful reverse design open weave basket used in the same manner as above. Condition: very good. 6" x 15" x 13" Mid 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Makah Basketry Covered Bottle194 - Makah Basketry Covered Bottle
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Rare extra fine weave covered liquor bottle with green designs. Ex: McGill Collection. Condition: very good. 13-1/2" x 4-1/2" Early 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Klickitat Huckleberry Basket195 - Klickitat Huckleberry Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Classic old hard weave berry basket with imbricated stepped design. Condition: as found, shows much use. 8-1/2" x 8" Late 1800s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Klickitat Huckleberry Basket196 - Klickitat Huckleberry Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Classic old hard weave berry basket with utility design and native repairs. Condition: as found. 8" x 7" Late 1800s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Tsimshian Worded Basket197 - Tsimshian Worded Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Unique custom made soft weave bowl with the word "Metlakhtla" done in imbricated gold stitch around the sides. Condition: very good. 3-1/2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to bahamas for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Klamath Basket198 - Klamath Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Rather large soft sided bowl with stepped rhomboid design on exterior accented with rare yellow porcupine quills. Condition: very good. 5" x 8&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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3 Basketry Mats199 - 3 Basketry Mats
Allard Auctions, Inc.
A circa 1940s Eskimo with birds, a circa 1930s Makah (some breakage), and a circa 1950s Salish with floral designs. Largest 8-1/4" diameter Mid...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Siletz Handled Basket200 - Siletz Handled Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Well constructed woven basketry bowl with handle, imbricated two-color design, and cloth lining. Condition: very good. 15" x 11" Mid 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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