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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Antique Carpenter Photo201 - Antique Carpenter Photo
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Beautiful brown tone photo of a Plateau Chief labeled in print "Determination". Condition: very good, looks like original frame. 9-1/2&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Antique Hakkerup Photo202 - Antique Hakkerup Photo
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Pair of beautiful brown tone studio photos, a man and a woman, in original (?) double frame. Condition: very good. 21" x 19" Early 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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2 Columbian Woodcuts - A. Daza203 - 2 Columbian Woodcuts - A. Daza
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Beautiful pair of vintage hand carved pictures made from mahogany, a Native man and woman. Condition: very good. 17" x 13" each Mid 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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C. M. Russell (1864-1926)204 - C. M. Russell (1864-1926)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Famous limited edition (#56/100) bronze sculpture of a reclining steer. From the Dick Flood edition of 1975. With certificate of authenticity. 2&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Allen Houser205 - Allen Houser
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Beautiful limited edition (#4/40) bronze sculpture "Resting II". Retail price $3,500.00. Condition: excellent. 6-1/2" x 5" x 5&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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C.M. Russell (1864-1926)206 - C.M. Russell (1864-1926)
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Famous limited edition (#4/1000) bronze sculpture, "Silent Thunder", (2nd generation). 6" x 8" x 6" Original Early 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Ben France207 - Ben France
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Fine limited edition (#3/100) bronze sculpture depicting a sprinting antelope. 7-3/4" x 11" x 5" Ca. 1982
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to ddpotter for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Ott Jones208 - Ott Jones
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Beautiful limited edition (#18/35) golden bronze sculpture of a Canadian moose. 8" x 11" x 3-1/2" Ca. 1998
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to wilsonplum.. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Buck McCain209 - Buck McCain
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Finely detailed bronze sculpture of a warrior on horseback with bow case and quiver holding a buffalo skull up to the Creator. 16-1/2" x 5"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to elmwoodfarm for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Ace Powell210 - Ace Powell
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Limited edition (#12/30) bronze sculpture "Napi". 16" x 8" x 8" Ca. 1970s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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San Ildefonso Pottery Plate211 - San Ildefonso Pottery Plate
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Large, traditional, black matte-on-black with interesting bird and snake design. Condition: good, with light scratches and handling. 15" x 2-1/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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San Ildefonso Pottery Plate - Marie & Santana212 - San Ildefonso Pottery Plate - Marie & Santana
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Small black-on-black pottery plate with four-sided geometric design. Signed. Condition: very good. 5-1/2" x 1" Mid 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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San Ildefonso Candlesticks - Carmelita Dunlap213 - San Ildefonso Candlesticks - Carmelita Dunlap
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Rare pair of blackware pottery candle holders with snail designs near base. Signed. Condition: very good, one glued at base. 5" x 5" each....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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San Ildefonso Pottery Bowl - Rose Gonzales214 - San Ildefonso Pottery Bowl - Rose Gonzales
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Classic deep carved pottery bowl with traditional Avanyu figure. Signed "Rose". Condition: very good. 3-1/2" x 7" Mid 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to achaiet for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Santa Clara Pottery Plate - Marie215 - Santa Clara Pottery Plate - Marie
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Small black-on-black pottery plate showing a fawn under a tree. Signed "Marie Santa Clara". Condition: very good. 6-1/4" x 1" M...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Santa Clara Pottery Bowl - Margaret Tafoya216 - Santa Clara Pottery Bowl - Margaret Tafoya
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Beautiful deep carved blackware pottery bowl with modified key design. Signed. Condition: very good. 4" x 7" Mid 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Santa Clara Pottery Wedding Vase - Helen217 - Santa Clara Pottery Wedding Vase - Helen
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Small deep carved blackware vase with right-facing Avanyu figure. Signed "Helen". Condition: very good. 6-1/2" x 5" Mid to late ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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San Ildefonso Pottery Jar - Helen Gutierrez218 - San Ildefonso Pottery Jar - Helen Gutierrez
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Beautiful black-on-black stretched jar with wing symbols around shoulder. Signed. Condition: very good. 7" x 6" Mid to late 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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San Ildefonso Pottery Bowl - Crescencia Tafoya219 - San Ildefonso Pottery Bowl - Crescencia Tafoya
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Beautiful high polish blackware bowl. Condition: very good with hairline crack. 4" x 6" Circa 1980s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Santa Clara Pottery Bowl - Mary Cain220 - Santa Clara Pottery Bowl - Mary Cain
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Fine deep carved blackware bowl with traditional Avanyu figure. Signed. Condition: very good. 3-1/2" x 6" Ca. 1980s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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2 Yaqui Masks221 - 2 Yaqui Masks
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Pair of original hand carved and painted wooden masks, both done in human form. Condition: very good. Larger 9-1/2" x 6" plus 10" bea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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2 Yaqui Masks222 - 2 Yaqui Masks
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Pair of original, larger, hand carved and painted wooden masks, both done in human form. Condition: very good. 9" x 7" and 10" x 7&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to grabotejuno for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Apache Cradle223 - Apache Cradle
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Traditionally constructed bentwood and cloth infant/doll cradleboard with incorporated sunshade. Condition: very good, marked "Ana B" on t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Hopi Katsina Carving - Ruben Lomayesva224 - Hopi Katsina Carving - Ruben Lomayesva
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root doll with corn headdress. Signed. Condition: very good. 14" Ca. 1967
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Hopi Katsina Carving - Joe Duwyenie225 - Hopi Katsina Carving - Joe Duwyenie
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Beautiful hand carved and painted cottonwood root doll shown in action. With feather headdress. Condition: very good. 14" Ca. 1970s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to qdewitt for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Hopi Katsina Carving - Clayton Lomawusema (?)226 - Hopi Katsina Carving - Clayton Lomawusema (?)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root Hemis Novak Mana "Snowwoman" katsina doll. 15" Ca. 1980s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Hopi Katsina Carving - Burke Silas, Jr.227 - Hopi Katsina Carving - Burke Silas, Jr.
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Very fine hand carved and painted "one-piece" style carving - "Morning Kachina". Condition: excellent, great detail. 12" La...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Hopi Katsina Carving - Adrian Nasafotie228 - Hopi Katsina Carving - Adrian Nasafotie
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Classic hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Corn Dancer" katsina doll. 15" Ca. 1990
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Hopi Katsina Carving - Adrian Nasafotie229 - Hopi Katsina Carving - Adrian Nasafotie
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Whimsical hand carved and painted cottonwood root seated "watermelon clown" katsina doll. Signed "TL". Condition: very good. 9-1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Hopi Katsina Carving - David Kootswatewa230 - Hopi Katsina Carving - David Kootswatewa
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Beautiful hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Shalako" doll. Condition: very good. 11" Ca. 1984
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Acoma Pottery - Darla Davis231 - Acoma Pottery - Darla Davis
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Extra large polychrome pottery jar with parrot motif and fineline designs. 14" x 12" Ca. 1980
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Jar - Jofern Puffer232 - Hopi Pottery Jar - Jofern Puffer
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Polychrome pottery jar with geometric and bird motif, with handles. 14" x 16" Ca. 1980
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Santa Domingo Dough Bowl233 - Santa Domingo Dough Bowl
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Polychrome pottery dough bowl with classic exterior motif and bird on interior - hallmark FT. 16" x 8" Contemporary
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Acoma Pottery Vase234 - Acoma Pottery Vase
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Polychrome bird effigy vase with twist handle. 7" x 4-3/4" Ca. 1940
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Cochiti Figure - Martha Arquero235 - Cochiti Figure - Martha Arquero
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Polychrome "Clay Man" pottery figure, museum acquired. 8" x 6" Contemporary
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Jar - Corinne Amis-Polacca236 - Hopi Pottery Jar - Corinne Amis-Polacca
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Polychrome pottery jar with classic bird motif. 6-3/4" x 5-1/4" Ca. 1946
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to hopi_arts for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Hopi Seed Jar - Fannie Nampeyo237 - Hopi Seed Jar - Fannie Nampeyo
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Polychrome pottery seed jar with geometric motif. 2-3/4" x 5" Ca. 1978
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Acoma Pottery Jar - M.C. Antonio238 - Acoma Pottery Jar - M.C. Antonio
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Polychrome jar with florals, geometrics, and heartline bear. 10-1/2" x 12" Ca. 1980
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Zuni Pottery Jar - Marcus Wasila239 - Zuni Pottery Jar - Marcus Wasila
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Polychrome fineline jar with lightning bolts and bird motif. 11" x 9-1/2" Late 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 375.00 - 750.00
Sold to 1973stingray for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Zuni Pottery Figure240 - Zuni Pottery Figure
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early polychrome pottery owl. 8-1/2" x 8" Ca. 1935
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Labrador Eskimo Kamiks241 - Labrador Eskimo Kamiks
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Vintage pair of traditional hand sewn gathered moccasin-type shoes made from beautiful alder smoked seal skin. Condition: very good. 10" Early ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Labrador Eskimo Kamiks242 - Labrador Eskimo Kamiks
Allard Auctions, Inc.
The high top version of the above. 9-1/2" x 16" high. Early to mid 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Ancient Mammoth Tusk243 - Ancient Mammoth Tusk
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Huge excavated wooly mammoth tusk softened on the tip from use. Condition: cracked in several spots but stabilized/repaired with compound restoration.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Nez Perce Dress244 - Nez Perce Dress
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Classic style sewn faded burgundy velvet dress adorned with traditional cowry shells, white pony beads, and finely beaded tabs on front and back of co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Nez Perce Dress245 - Nez Perce Dress
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Classic sewn black cotton dress decorated with hundreds of traditionally carved bone "elk teeth" and ribbon trim. Condition: very good. 55...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Plateau Beaded Elk Bag246 - Plateau Beaded Elk Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Beautiful fully beaded (front) pictorial bag with large elk figure, roses, and "March 1928". Ex: Orr Collection. Condition: excellent. 13-...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Nez Perce Purse247 - Nez Perce Purse
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Very finely beaded pictorial small bag with flying bluebirds and 2 fawns. Condition: very good, some wear through on the edging. 7-3/4" x 7&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Umatilla Beaded Bag248 - Umatilla Beaded Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Colorful rather large buckskin bag with pictorial beaded front depicting a bald eagle in flight. Ex: Orr Collection. Condition: very good. 13" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Nez Perce Cornhusk Bag249 - Nez Perce Cornhusk Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Traditional hand woven bag in rectangular shape with colorful geometric designs done in yarn on both sides. Ex: Huntington Collection. Condition: very
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to wilsonplum.. for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Sioux-Style Beaded Buckskin Doll250 - Sioux-Style Beaded Buckskin Doll
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Beautiful traditional style handcrafted female doll with beaded cape, dress, moccasins, and leggings. Condition: excellent, contemporary. 13-1/2&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to jsmith12 for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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