Native American Art and Tribal Artifacts

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This auction consists of collection of Native American Baskets and bead work, jewelry, kachinas, Pottery, weavings, and some Pre-Columbian artifacts. Also included are some Chinese and other Pacific Rim artifacts. There are Prehistoric items including stone artifacts such as arrowheads, axes, and knives. There is also a large collection of masks and edged weapons.
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Russian Imperial Cossack101 - Russian Imperial Cossack
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Imperial Islamic - Muslim sword and scabbard from 1890's . This sword is made from hide, wood, horn and steel and measures 25 x 2 inches overal...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Old Navajo Concho Belt102 - Old Navajo Concho Belt
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This is a sterling silver and leather belt measuring 34 x 1 1/2 inches. It is marked "Navajo" on the buckle. The leather is cracked and ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (480.00) = 480.00
 
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Old Leather Holster with Silver and Turquoise103 - Old Leather Holster with Silver and Turquoise
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Nice Old Holster with Silver and Turquoise. This holster measures 10x6x1 inch and needs an "old pistol." This is dated approximately 195...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Zuni Belt and Buckle104 - Zuni Belt and Buckle
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Great looking Zuni Belt with nice tooling and good turquoise. The belt is 32 inches by 1 1/4 inches. The buckle is 1 1/2 inches. The belt is marked
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Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to nunjam for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Group of Eight Navajo Yei Figures in a Group105 - Group of Eight Navajo Yei Figures in a Group
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These Navajo Yei Figures are made of cottonwood, cloth, fur and metal. The total length of the board holding the Figures is 24 inches. They appear t
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Marked Navajo Silver and Turquoise Bracelet106 - Marked Navajo Silver and Turquoise Bracelet
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This 1950's Navajo Sterling Silver bracelet measures 7 1/2 inches with a 1 3/4 inch opening. The bracelet is 2 3/4 inches wide at the widest p...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to charlespar.. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Pendleton Women's Coat107 - Pendleton Women's Coat
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This coat was commission for First Lady Harding. See all the information on the label. This is marked Size small and actually measures 52 inches lon
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Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Collection of Three Fluted Point108 - Collection of Three Fluted Point
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Three fluted points from Wyoming with great color. There is also steel skinning and flint fish hooks. There are minor chips and scrapes but overall
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Giant Jasper Spearhead109 - Giant Jasper Spearhead
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Early Historic golden, red and white Jasper Spear Head. This Cherokee item measuring 14 x 2 3/4 x 1/2 inches is the largest jasper spear I have owned
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (260.00) = 260.00
 
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Large Prehistoric Hafted Flint Knife110 - Large Prehistoric Hafted Flint Knife
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This prehistoric Hafted Flint Knife measuring 7 1/2 x 2 7/8 inches including the handle. There is age, scuff and patina on the extremely rare Anasazi
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to ndrtangman.. for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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California Indian Drum from 1950's111 - California Indian Drum from 1950's
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This is a 1920's Northern California Drum possibly Shasta. The wood and hide double sided drum measures 19 x 19 x 5 inches. The artist is unknow...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to summerwoman for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Tibetan Coral  Necklace with Silver112 - Tibetan Coral Necklace with Silver
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Beautiful Tibetan coral and silver. This necklace is approximately 12 inches. The coral is dyed and the color is perfect. The center bead is 2 inch
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Rare Bodom 1800's African Beads Bone Beads113 - Rare Bodom 1800's African Beads Bone Beads
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Rare Bodom 1800's African Beads, measuring 30 inches with beads from 1 1/2 by 1 1/2 inches. Beads are made from Bone. These beads have yellow...
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Giant California Discoidal Game Stone114 - Giant California Discoidal Game Stone
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Prehistoric Granite California Discoidal game stone . There is heavy mineralization and patina. The stone measures 8 x 4 inches and was found in San
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Bolo Tie with Turquoise and alloy Navajo Gold115 - Bolo Tie with Turquoise and alloy Navajo Gold
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Great 1960's Bolo tie with four nice nugget pieces of turquoise. The Metal portion measures approximately 4 by 2 inches. The metal portion has...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to charlespar.. for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Brass Horse Bookends116 - Brass Horse Bookends
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These matching bookends are made from brass. The base is 5 by 2 inches. The horses are approximately 5 by 4 inches. There is slight pitting and s
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Silver Inlay Horse Bit117 - Silver Inlay Horse Bit
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This is a modern silver inlay horse bit made by Keith Welling. It is in fine condition made of steel, copper and silver. Fine looking dress bit. Sh
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Old African Dance Mask118 - Old African Dance Mask
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This old African Dance Mask is from Ivory Coast, possibly Cang. There is a chip on point on the face. Please note the bird on the head. This wood i
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Butterfly Necklace with Malachite  center stone and sterling silver  ring119 - Sterling Silver Butterfly Necklace with Malachite center stone and sterling silver ring
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Sterling Silver open design butterfly necklace with machelite center stone. Also included in this lot is a Natuve American ring. Necilace is appr
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Double Edge Japanese Dagger and Sheath120 - Double Edge Japanese Dagger and Sheath
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Double edge Japanese Commando Dagger and Sheath. The overall measurements are 11 3/4 x 2 inches. There is very minor wear and a fine unsharpened con
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Polychrome Pre-Columbian Bowl121 - Polychrome Pre-Columbian Bowl
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This Central America polychrome bowl is made from clay and paint and measures approximately 5 1/2 inches by 2 inches. There are minor chips on lip an
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Large Tiki Face Carving122 - Large Tiki Face Carving
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This Tiki carving of a face carved in 1971 by Cayoni - The Grandson of the famous carver Joseph Johns. The Creek, Oklahoma carving is very hard wood
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Navajo Weavers Work Rug123 - Navajo Weavers Work Rug
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This is a very heavy rug which was originally used for weavers to kneel on while working. It is from 1940's wool and measures 6' x 7' 6...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Old Beacon  Blanket from the 1920124 - Old Beacon Blanket from the 1920
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Navajo Old Beacon Trade Blanket from approximately 1920's. The whirling log design on this rug predates WWII. Measuring 65x48 inches. Condition...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Old Navajo Crystal Weaving125 - Old Navajo Crystal Weaving
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This Wool Crystal weaving is pre 1920's. This rug measures 46 x 60 inches. There is minor edge damage and the rug needs cleaning. Shipping $20...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Zuni Echo Kachina Doll126 - Zuni Echo Kachina Doll
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Nice Zuni Kachina signed by Ben Seciwia. Please note the wood beads, turquoise and leather. This item is 12x4 inches and is from the 1970's. Arm...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to wildcatelder for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Cuna Figured Basket127 - Cuna Figured Basket
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1950's Cuna figured basketry olla made from bundle and grass. The basket is in very good condition and measurements are 7 inch opening,10 inche...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Three Groove California Arrow Straightener and pestles128 - Three Groove California Arrow Straightener and pestles
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Prehistoric collection of authentic California Straightener and Pestles. These basalt items measure 1 1/2 to 3 inches and were found in Santa Barbara
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Beaded Sheath with Awl129 - Beaded Sheath with Awl
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1960's beaded sheath with awl measuring 10 1/2 by 2 inches. It is made from rawhide, glass beads, deerhide and buffalo penis handle and awl. ...
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Hopi Mostif Kachina130 - Hopi Mostif Kachina
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Hopi Kachina named "Mostif" from the 1980's made from cottonwood measuring 14 1/2 inches x 3 1/2 inches. This finely carved and nicely...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to wildcatelder for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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San Carlos Apache Basket131 - San Carlos Apache Basket
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San Carlos Apache Basket. Circa 1910. Made of willow and devil's claw. Measures 12" x 14" across the top, with a 9" base. San Car...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Indians Wars 1873 Rifle Springfield Carbine132 - Indians Wars 1873 Rifle Springfield Carbine
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This Indian Wars Springfield Carbine Rifle is from the Indian Wars. The rifle is dated 1873 with Serial Number 2225814, U.S. Army. It is a 45/70 and t
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Treasure Necklace133 - Treasure Necklace
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Treasure Necklace with various alloy material as well as some sterling. Total length is 18 inch. Item is worn. Shipping $14.50
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Navajo Watch Bracelet with Silver Dollar134 - Navajo Watch Bracelet with Silver Dollar
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Nice old Navajo Watch Bracelet with Silver Dollar. There are four nice turquoise stones set amount the fancy old leaf design. The Bracelet has a 2 i
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Antique Double-Sided Squash Blossom, Turquoise and Coral135 - Antique Double-Sided Squash Blossom, Turquoise and Coral
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This is an antique piece of jewelry which is made from Turquoise, Coral and Sterling Silver. This in unusual in that it is double sided. Both patterns
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Start Price : 1,800.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Navajo Weaving Saddle Blanket136 - Navajo Weaving Saddle Blanket
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This is a wool Navajo Saddle Blanket from the 1940's. There is minor moth damage, some wear, but otherwise good condition. The blanket measures...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Weaving137 - Navajo Weaving
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Navajo Weaving Eye Dazzler Style - gives an optical illusion. The wool weaving measures 41x26 inches and has minor edge damage. There is some wear,
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Start Price : 129.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Fine Navajo Weaving138 - Fine Navajo Weaving
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1950's Navajo Weaving from the 1950's. This wool weaving measures 35 x 62 inches. There are no visible defects, good condition. Shipping ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to bukwas4 for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Hopi Mud Head Kachina Rattle139 - Hopi Mud Head Kachina Rattle
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Classic Hopi Kachina dance rattle made from wood, gourd, paint and feathers. This Mud Head Kachina measures 11 x 6 x 6 inches. There are minor nicks
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Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Hopi Cloth Kachina140 - Hopi Cloth Kachina
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This Kachina "Qoglo" foretells of good crops. He is a kind and generous kachina who comes the night before the bean dance to foretell good...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Hopi Kachina141 - Hopi Kachina
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Classic Hopi Kachina with beautiful paint. This Kachina has information on the bottom of the skirt, - Hopi Umotoinaga 1948 "Shooting Thunder....
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Hopi Dance Wand142 - Hopi Dance Wand
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1940's Hopi Dance Wand, made from cottonwood and paint. This wand shows some wear from use, but is in good condition. The Dance wand measures 2...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to nativeartl.. for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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Hopi Dance Wand with Rattle and Medicine Bundle143 - Hopi Dance Wand with Rattle and Medicine Bundle
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1940's Hopi Dance Wand made from cottonwood, string, gourd and cloth. This dance wand and rattle set are painted with bright colors and measure...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Pacific Rim Wood Carving144 - Pacific Rim Wood Carving
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19th Century Pacific Rim Wood Carving of hardwood possibly walnut. It is Indonesian and measures 22x9x9 inches. The fisherman's net is damaged...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Pre-Columbian Stone Figure145 - Pre-Columbian Stone Figure
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Pre-Columbian Stone Figure made from basalt. There is heavy mineralization. This stone figure is pre 1500 AD and measures 8 x 4 x 3 inches. Besides
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Trade Beads with Blue Faces146 - Trade Beads with Blue Faces
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Early 20th Century glass, blue, white and red. Each beads has five or ten faces on it. There are minor nicks and scrapes on beads from wear. The be
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Millefiori Trade Beads147 - Millefiori Trade Beads
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Millefiori Trade Beads circa 1850s. The necklace is 30 inches long and the beads range from 1/8 x 1/2" to 1/2" x 1/2". Originally mad...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Bone African Snake Beads148 - Bone African Snake Beads
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Bone African Trade Beads with each bead measuring 1 x 3/4 inches. There are 41 individual beads on this 28 inch strand. Please look at pictures for
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Old Hopi Bowl149 - Old Hopi Bowl
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Nice old Hopi Bowl from the 1900's made from clay and paint. This early hopi bowl has a nick on the rim. Please look at images. The bowl meas...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (260.00) = 260.00
 
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Signed Maria Popovi Plate150 - Signed Maria Popovi Plate
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1940's classic Maria plate made from clay, black and black style with a Knife wing Pattern. The item is signed Maria Popovi. Plate measures 6&q...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to bukwas4 for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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