Helm's April Showers Sale

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Helm's April Showers Sale catalog contains Native American artifacts such as Navajo weavings and Pueblo pottery, Pre-Columbian artifacts, and other pre-historic items such as arrowheads and other stone tools. Also included are Oceanic and African tribal artifacts. This catalog also includes Native American and Mexican jewelry from the 20th century as well as many other items to include blades, antique weapons and art.
Buyer's Premium is 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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3 Mexican Weavings153 - 3 Mexican Weavings
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3 Mexican Weavings, 20th century item. Made of wool and cotton, the saltillo is 5' x 7', and the 2 runners measure approx. 2 1/2' x 5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Abraham Lincoln Photo w/Signature154 - Abraham Lincoln Photo w/Signature
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Abraham Lincoln Photo w/Signature, c. 1866. Made of paper, the item measures 2 1/4" x 4". Data on back, bought in 1866 for $1.25. Conditio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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2 Large Mexican Weavings155 - 2 Large Mexican Weavings
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2 Large Mexican Weavings, c. 1930s. Made of pure wool, the items measure 54" x 75", and 57" x 87". Zapotec, classic saltillo des...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Slavery Era Bill of Sale156 - Slavery Era Bill of Sale
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Slavery Era Bill of Sale, c. 1850. Made of paper, the item measures approx. 8" x 4". Southern USA, Mississippi. Condition: Some wear and s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Navajo Yei Weaving157 - Navajo Yei Weaving
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Navajo Yei Weaving, c. 1940s. Made of wool, the item measures 25" x 16". New Mexico. Figured Navajo Yei small rug. Condition: Good, see im...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Slavery Era Bill of Sale158 - Slavery Era Bill of Sale
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Slavery Era Bill of Sale, c. 1850. Made of paper, the item measures approx. 10" x 7". Southern USA, Mississippi. Extra miscellaneous paper...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (340.00) = 340.00
 
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Large Chimayo Weaving159 - Large Chimayo Weaving
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Large Chimayo Weaving, c. 1940s. Made of pure wool, the item measures 45" x 80". Chimayo, Sante Fe, New Mexico. All dyed-wool with geometr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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San Diego Quartz Points160 - San Diego Quartz Points
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San Diego Quartz Points, historic period. Made of quartz, chert and porcelain, the longest is 2". Carlton Hills, Santee, California. About 75 p...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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2 Antique Rugs161 - 2 Antique Rugs
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2 Antique Rugs, c. 1940s. Made of wool, the items measure 46" x 54", and 40" x 68". Persian, possibly Kilim, Turkey. Condition: ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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San Diego Early Man Points162 - San Diego Early Man Points
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San Diego Early Man Points, c. 10,000 years old. Made of quartz, obsidian and felsite, the longest item measures 2 1/2". Found in Carlton Hills...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Miniature Pueblo Pot163 - Miniature Pueblo Pot
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Miniature Pueblo Pot, c. 1950s. Made of clay and paint, the item measures 1 1/8" x 1 1/16" x 3/4". New Mexico. Condition: Good, some ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Jalisco Male Figure164 - Jalisco Male Figure
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Jalisco Male Figure, pre-Columbian item. Made of clay, the item measures 7" x 3" x 2". Jalisco, Mexico. Condition: Broken and glued, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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NWC Button Blanket165 - NWC Button Blanket
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Northwest Coast Button Blanket, c. 1950s. Made of shell and wool, the item measures 46" x 36". Northwest Coast, Canada. Condition: Some bu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Mexican Gold & Amethyst Pin-Pendant166 - Mexican Gold & Amethyst Pin-Pendant
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Mexican Gold & Amethyst Pin-Pendant, 19th century item. Made of 14KT gold and tiny amethyst stone, the item measures a small 1" x 3/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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NWC Painted Robe167 - NWC Painted Robe
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Northwest Coast Painted Robe, c. 1960s. Made of fiber, burlap and paint, the item measures 42" x 36". Northwest Coast, Canada. Large polyc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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NWC Lidded Basket169 - NWC Lidded Basket
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Northwest Coast Lidded Basket, c. 1900. Made of cedar bark, the item measures 16 1/2" x 9" x 5". Thompson River, Oregon. Polychrome b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Indian War Period Dag Knife170 - Indian War Period Dag Knife
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Indian War Period Dag Knife, c. 1850-80s. Made of carbon steel, wood and rivet, the item measures 16 1/2" x 3". Northern Plains. Nice nort...
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 2,400.00
 
 
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PNG Wood Carving171 - PNG Wood Carving
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Papua New Guinea Wood Carving, c. 1940s. Made of wood, the item measures 14" x 5" x 4". Papua New Guinea, Polynesian. Multiple effigi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Cuff172 - Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Cuff
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Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Cuff, c. 1960s. Made of sterling silver and turquoise, the item has a 5 5/8" inside measurement, with a ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Antique California Basket173 - Antique California Basket
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Antique California Basket, c. 1920s. Made of willow, the item measures 7" x 4". Maidu, California. Condition: Bad break, see images. Shipp...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Emerald & Ruby Ring w/14K Pin174 - Emerald & Ruby Ring w/14K Pin
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Emerald & Ruby Ring w/14K Pin, 19th century item. Made of peridot, silver, emeralds, rubies and 14K gold, the pin measures 1" x 0.5". ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Antique California Basket175 - Antique California Basket
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Antique California Basket, c. 1920s. Made of willow, the item measures 7" x 5". California, possibly Mono. Condition: Rim breaks, see imag...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Antique California Basket177 - Antique California Basket
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Antique California Basket, c. 1900. Made of willow, the item measures 9" x 6" x 3". Northern California, possibly Shasta. Condition: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Misc Jewelry Lot178 - Misc Jewelry Lot
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Misc Jewelry Lot, antique items. Made of sterling silver, the longest necklace measures 11" w/pendant as worn. Lot includes 17th century copper...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Antique Arizona Basket179 - Antique Arizona Basket
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Antique Arizona Basket, c. 1930s. Made of willow and devil's claw, the item measures 10" x 4 1/2". Pima, Arizona. Condition: Minor sti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Chumash Shell Inlaid Turtle180 - Chumash Shell Inlaid Turtle
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Chumash Shell Inlaid Turtle, pre-historic item. Made of steatite and shell, the item measures 3 1/2" x 2" x 1 1/4". Santa Barbara Cou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (360.00) = 360.00
 
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Antique Oregon Basket181 - Antique Oregon Basket
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Antique Oregon Basket, c. 1920s. Made of grass, the item measures 11" x 4 1/2". Possibly Klamath. Basketry-covered bottle, stand included....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Pair of Whale Harpoons182 - Pair of Whale Harpoons
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Pair of Whale Harpoons, c. 1920s. Made of steel, rope, brass and wood, the items measure 65" and 70" long. USA. Poles have been shortened ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Antique Figured Papago Lidded Basket183 - Antique Figured Papago Lidded Basket
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Antique Figured Papago Lidded Basket, c. 1920s. Made of yucca and fiber, the item measures 7 1/2" x 6 1/2". Arizona. Nice horse design on ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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100 Neolithic African Points184 - 100 Neolithic African Points
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100 Neolithic African Points, c. 8000 years old. Made of pink and purple chert, the longest item measures 4". North African. Box not included. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Solomon Islands Figure185 - Solomon Islands Figure
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Solomon Islands Figure, c. 1940s. Made of wood and shell, the item measures 12" x 8" x 5". Solomon Islands. Fine shell inlay on this ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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2 Stone Tube Pipes186 - 2 Stone Tube Pipes
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2 Stone Tube Pipes, historic period. Made of soapstone, the longest measures 6 1/2" and the shortest is 4". Probably from California. One ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Easter Island Figure187 - Easter Island Figure
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Easter Island Figure, c. 1940s. Made of wood, the item measures 15" x 9" x 3". Easter Island. Double figure, beautiful piece. Conditi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Navajo Wedding Pot188 - Navajo Wedding Pot
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Navajo Wedding Pot, c. 1960s. Made of clay and paint, the item measures 14" x 8" x 8". Arizona. Condition: Good, see images. Shipping...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d**********e for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Antique Turkish Weaving189 - Antique Turkish Weaving
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Antique Turkish Weaving, c. 1940s. Made of wool, the item measures 61" x 42" wide. Turkey. Nice colors and pattern on this lightweight rug...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to j*********o for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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Large Plains Dance Rattle190 - Large Plains Dance Rattle
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Large Plains Dance Rattle, modern item. Made of feathers, wood, leather, glass and rawhide, the item measures 41" x 6" x 4". Colorado...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Pair of Chinese Child's Caps191 - Pair of Chinese Child's Caps
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Pair of Chinese Child's Caps, c. 1890s. Made of silk, the items measure approx. 8" x 5" x 5". Early Chinese. Worn to keep evil sp...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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3 Fancy African Necklaces192 - 3 Fancy African Necklaces
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3 Fancy African Necklaces, c. 1930s. Made of glass, brass and cord, the longest measures 28". Nigeria. 1 has 15 strands, 1 has 20 strands, the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Large Beaded Cylinder193 - Large Beaded Cylinder
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Large Beaded Cylinder, c. 1950s. Made of leather, glass beads and cloth, the item measures 14 1/2" tall x 11" wide. Nigeria, Yoruba, Afric...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Pre-Columbian Aztec Hoe Money194 - Pre-Columbian Aztec Hoe Money
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Pre-Columbian Aztec Hoe Money, pre-1492. Made of solid copper, the item measures 5 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 1/8". Mexico City area. Condition:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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2 Alaskan Baskets195 - 2 Alaskan Baskets
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2 Alaskan Baskets, c. 1930s. Made of grass, the large item measures 6" x 6", smaller basket is about 1". Alaskan. Condition: Faded, s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Large Mexican Bowie Knife196 - Large Mexican Bowie Knife
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Large Mexican Bowie Knife, c. 1950s. Made of steel and horn handle, the item measures 17" x 3" x 1". Oaxaca, Mexico. Hunting scene on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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California Hat Basket197 - California Hat Basket
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California Hat Basket, c. 1920s. Made of grass, the item measures 8 1/2" x 4". Possibly Shasta, northern California. Condition: Good, see ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Bayonet & Sheath198 - Bayonet & Sheath
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Bayonet & Sheath, modern item. Made of wood, steel and vinyl, the item measures 10" x 3". AK-47 mark, possibly Chinese. Condition: Goo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Oregon Berry Basket199 - Oregon Berry Basket
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Oregon Berry Basket, c. 1940s. Made of cedar bark, the item measures 10" x 9" x 7". Thompson River, Oregon. Nicely done, imbricated b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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African Chevron Necklace200 - African Chevron Necklace
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African Chevron Necklace, c. 1800s. Made of glass, the item measures 20" x 1" x 2". Africa. 6-layer green beads, cobalt beads as well...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Papago Basket201 - Papago Basket
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Papago Basket, c. 1940s. Made of yucca and devil's claw, the item measures 8 1/2" x 6". Arizona. Condition: Slight wear, see images. S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Leather Mexican Poncho202 - Leather Mexican Poncho
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Leather Mexican Poncho, c. 1950s. Made of leather, the item measures 29" wide x 84" long spread out. Mexico. Eagle figure on both sides. C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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3 Indonesian Weavings203 - 3 Indonesian Weavings
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3 Indonesian Weavings, c. 1940s. Made of cotton and fiber overlay, one item measures 38" x 32", the other two are about 38" x 14"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mongolian Bowcase & Arrows204 - Mongolian Bowcase & Arrows
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Mongolian Bowcase & Arrows, mid-Qing period. Made of brass, leather, wood and iron, the item measures 26" x 11" x 3". Mongolia. L...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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