2013 April Treasures & Tribes Auction

Auction Details

Welcome to another great sale!

This sale offers some of the best collections ever assembled in a number of different collecting categories.


Numismatics and Gold

Jack Totheroh Period I Cal Fractional Collection. The best collection of Period One California Fractional Gold coins since the Jay Roe Sale.

The Jack Totheroh Numismatic Library. Hundreds of catalogs dating back to 1859 containing sales of Cal Fractional Gold coins.

Bergen/Istvan Cal Fractional Collection. One of the best registry (unofficial) sets ever assembled of Period One and Two Cal Fractional Gold. 70% of this collection consists of the finest or second-finest known coins.

The Finest Known M.E. Hart Coins of the Golden West.

Ingots. A number of unique ingots of varying metals from several old collections.

California Gold Rush Artifact and gold specimen Collection. Wonderful lots from an old collection of gold in quartz jewelry, artifacts, nuggets, and specimens.

Currency. Interesting and unusual currency items and ephemera, including an 1837 broadside for a bank buying currency from other banks from the “hard-times period.”

Mormon Currency Collection

Mormon Currency Collection. The most important group of Mormon Currency assembled since the famous Ford Sale, and possibly better!

Native American Collections

The Grandma Ness Panamint Basket Collection. One of the finest collections ever assembled, held by the weaver’s family for three generations.

The Tahoe-Wovoka Estate Collection. Contains fabulous Native American artistry, from exceptional baskets to priceless art.

The Yosemite Trading Post Collection. A wonderful collection of the contents of the Yosemite Trading Post when it closed decades ago, assembled by long-time Lee Vining residents.

The American West Collection. A group of exceptional large baskets from the founding family of one of America’s largest corporations.

Vinegar Library of Native American Art and History. Fabulous library of Smithsonian publications (c1900) and others, with beautiful and striking color illustrations of Native American art and life.


General Americana

Saloon and Advertising Collections. Bottles, signs, mirrors, trays, tokens, and an assortment of saloon collectibles.

Express and Railroad. Outstanding collection of express and railroad items, including original ticket punching devices from the Virginia and Truckee Railroad; rare stock certificates from Nevada rails; and, a group of material related to western rail financier Borax Smith, including material from the Tonopah and Tidewater RR. Also, original locks from Wells Fargo and Tonopah Tidewater handed down in a California agent’s family.

Mono-Inyo Posatal Cover Collection. A collection of rare and fascinating postal covers from the Mono-Inyo region, many with postmarks unlisted in Williams!

Adolph Sutro Collection. An original hand-signed petition for the tunnel and other rarities.

James King of William Collection. Original documents from the c1900 sale of part of his estate.

Assay documents from all over the West.

Nevadiana. Much more from the Maish Collection and others.

George Wingfield Collection. A small group of his personal items from the Spradling-Wingfield family.

Idahoiana. Fabulous collection of early Idaho documents from the late Lynn Langdon collection.

Mining Artifacts

Collections of candlesticks, scales, and many authentic artifacts mining equipment.
Preview
Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
Thursday April 11, 10am-6pm
* Preview also available by appointment

Live Auction
Friday & Saturday
April 12-13, 2012
9am PDT starting time, both days

Location
Atlantis Casino & Resort
Grand Ballroom #4
3800 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502

Lot Pick Up
Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
Sunday April 14th, 10am-1pm

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Panamint Polychrome Bowl1051 - Panamint Polychrome Bowl
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A tri-colored basket with a geometric design of stacked triangles. Measurements: 6.5 diameter x 3.5 height, and 20 stitches per inch. Woven by Grandma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to B*******n for (700.00 + 136.50BP) = 836.50
 
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Panamint Polychrome Lidded Bowl1052 - Panamint Polychrome Lidded Bowl
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This tri-colored basket has angled stripes of yellow edged with single black stitches on the natural willow ground. The knobbed top lid carries throug
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8****e for (900.00 + 175.50BP) = 1,075.50
 
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Panamint Polychrome Turtle Basket1053 - Panamint Polychrome Turtle Basket
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This basket design consists of polychrome zig zags in yellow and black around the body of the bowl, rim ticks, and a very distinct devil`s claw turtle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to j****n for (900.00 + 175.50BP) = 1,075.50
 
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Panamint Polychrome Zig Zag Basket1054 - Panamint Polychrome Zig Zag Basket
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Polychrome zig zags around the body of the basket and on the base whirling feathers in devil`s claw. Measurements: 4.25 diameter x 2.5 height. Woven b
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8****e for (950.00 + 185.25BP) = 1,135.25
 
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Panamint Small Bird Basket1055 - Panamint Small Bird Basket
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A stunning polychrome bowl with Red Wing Blackbirds--the red is bird quill--and what appear to be yellow-headed orioles in branches. Four groups of ri
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to 9***1 for (6,250.00 + 1,218.75BP) = 7,468.75
 
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Panamint Small Mountain Sheep Basket1056 - Panamint Small Mountain Sheep Basket
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This pictorial bowl sports 4 Mountain Sheep as the single design element, along with 4 groups of rim ticks. Measurements: 4.5 diameter x 3 height. Gra
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8****e for (2,300.00 + 448.50BP) = 2,748.50
 
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Panamint Squirrel Basket1057 - Panamint Squirrel Basket
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Another Grandma basket from 1939 with 4 squirrels around the body of the basket and a geometric maze design on the bottom.Measurements: 6 diameter x 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 9****b for (1,400.00 + 273.00BP) = 1,673.00
 
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Panamint Stacked Diamonds Basket1058 - Panamint Stacked Diamonds Basket
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A medium-sized bowl with 4 columns of stacked diamonds around the body and an 8-pointed star design in the base. There are 8 groups of rim ticks. Wove
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 9***5 for (750.00 + 146.25BP) = 896.25
 
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Panamint Stair Step Bowl1059 - Panamint Stair Step Bowl
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A medium-sized bowl with two bands of stairs steps encircling the body. Measurments: 6.75 diameter x 2.75 height. Woven by Mary Gregory in 1940. She i
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to 9***5 for (1,800.00 + 351.00BP) = 2,151.00
 
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Panamint Stylized Diamond Design Bowl1060 - Panamint Stylized Diamond Design Bowl
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A lovely smaller bowl with a stylized design of stacked diamonds and a star design in the bottom. Measurments: 6 diameter x 3.75 height. Made by Grand
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 9***5 for (1,400.00 + 273.00BP) = 1,673.00
 
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Panamint Tray with Center Star1061 - Panamint Tray with Center Star
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An almost flat tray with two dark stripes and multiple zig zags around the outer edge, and 7 groups of rim ticks. The plain circular center is surroun
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to i*****l for (750.00 + 146.25BP) = 896.25
 
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Panamint Turtle Bowl Basket1062 - Panamint Turtle Bowl Basket
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A medium sized polychrome bowl with a design element that could be trees or grasses extending from the base to the rim. There are 7 groups of rim tick
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 9***5 for (1,200.00 + 234.00BP) = 1,434.00
 
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Panamint Turtle Effigy Basket1063 - Panamint Turtle Effigy Basket
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A cute polychrome oval basket with woven pieces attached representing the turtle`s head, tail and 4 legs--one leg is missing. Measurements: 5 x 4 x 1.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9*****B for (250.00 + 48.75BP) = 298.75
 
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Panamint Wanona Joquin Bowl1064 - Panamint Wanona Joquin Bowl
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A small polychrome bowl woven by Wanona Joquin. The Sunburst design in the base is extended upwards into the body with each pointed ray of the sun ext
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 9***5 for (1,350.00 + 263.25BP) = 1,613.25
 
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Panamint Wide Mouth Bowl with Diamond Design1065 - Panamint Wide Mouth Bowl with Diamond Design
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A polychrome bowl with a wide mouth and a design of yellow centered diamonds encircling the body. A band of dark triangles encircles the base. Measure
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 9***5 for (3,300.00 + 643.50BP) = 3,943.50
 
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Panamint Willow Seed Jar1066 - Panamint Willow Seed Jar
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A plain twined willow jar measuring 12.5 tall, with two small rope handles. Very nice. No weaver identified. Grandma Ness Collection HKA#62177
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to B*******n for (450.00 + 87.75BP) = 537.75
 
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Panamint Zig Zag and Star Basket1067 - Panamint Zig Zag and Star Basket
Holabird-Kagin Americana
The design consists of 4 bands of zig zags covering the entire body of the basket. A large 7-pointed star covers the base of the basket. Measurements:
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8*****B for (2,700.00 + 526.50BP) = 3,226.50
 
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Bureau of Ethnology, Coronado Expedition and The Ghost Dance (14th Annual Report) Part I and Part II1068 - Bureau of Ethnology, Coronado Expedition and The Ghost Dance (14th Annual Report) Part I and Part II
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Part I: Introduction by Powell and accompanying papers: 1) The Menomini Indians, Hoffman, Walter James. Includes sections on antiquities, tribal gover
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to 9****b for (250.00 + 48.75BP) = 298.75
 
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American Indian Drum & Shadow Box1069 - American Indian Drum & Shadow Box
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This lot contains two items from the American Indian culture, including a ceremonial drum. The drum is made from stretched hairless rawhide over a wil
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9****b for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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American Indian Framed Painting1070 - American Indian Framed Painting
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This painting depicts an American Indian of the American South. He appears to be Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, or even Seminole. The painter is Frank
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Apache Water Basket1071 - Apache Water Basket
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Known as a Tus, these baskets were covered in a thick substance called pitch. Pitch is derived from the pinon pine, and when applied to the basket, it
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 900.00
Sold to 9***5 for (300.00 + 58.50BP) = 358.50
 
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Beaded Indian Hanging1072 - Beaded Indian Hanging
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Entirely beaded in lizard and other pictorial designs, with a beaded hanging strap. Measures 34 long x 5 wide, backed in brown cloth and edged with co
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Beaded Indian Neck Plate1073 - Beaded Indian Neck Plate
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Red and black beaded design on white beaded ground. The cross piece goes around the neck and is tied by two ribbons in the back. The front breast piec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9****b for (175.00 + 34.13BP) = 209.13
 
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Beaded Leather Indian Gloves1074 - Beaded Leather Indian Gloves
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This lot includes 3 pairs of finely beaded leather gloves. 1) A small, child sized pair of leather gauntlet style gloves with kite shaped designs on t
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Charge On The Hawk, Brule Sioux Photo1075 - Charge On The Hawk, Brule Sioux Photo
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This famous photo by Alexander Gardner measures 4 x 6.5" and is framed in thick artist’s board. The warrior is dressed in a long sleeved shirt ...
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Checkered Navajo Rug1076 - Checkered Navajo Rug
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This 42.5 x 57.5 100% wool rug features a grey background--parhaps indicating Klagetoh--and a large x pattern in checkered rows of dark brown, red, ta
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Child's Gray Buckskin Moccasins1077 - Child's Gray Buckskin Moccasins
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Pair of child`s moccasins with fringe around ankle and bead design.Grandma Ness Collection HKA#62191
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Diamond Pattern Oval Twined Basket1078 - Diamond Pattern Oval Twined Basket
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A long "canoe-shaped" basket with a 2-row diamond pattern at top on buff background. Bottom half is dark. A re-enforcing rod creates rim. ...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Eskimo Degikup Basket1079 - Eskimo Degikup Basket
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A round coiled basket measuring 6.5" at base and at opening, 6" in height, and 30.5" around at widest part. The coil foundation is bu...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Hayne Hujhini The Eagle of Delight Print1080 - Hayne Hujhini The Eagle of Delight Print
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“First Edition Lithograph after the original oils by Charles Bird King and James Otto Lewis 1836-1844” This print measures 10.5 x 14.95 and the mat m
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Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Hoo-wa-ne-ka A Winnebago Chief Print1081 - Hoo-wa-ne-ka A Winnebago Chief Print
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“First Edition Lithograph after the original oils by Charles Bird King and James Otto Lewis 1836-1844” This print measures 10.5 x 15 and the mat meas
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Start Price : 700.00 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,700.00
 
 
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Indian Pottery Quartet1082 - Indian Pottery Quartet
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“First Edition Lithographs after the original oils by Charles Bird King and James Otto Lewis 1836-1844” Lot of 4: 1 is a reproduction pre-Columbian b
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Indian Tribal Series and Medals1083 - Indian Tribal Series and Medals
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Lot of 39 Indian Tribal Series books and 39 silver plated medallions. The books were printed between 1971 to 1976 to accompany the "Commemorati...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to p********n for (300.00 + 58.50BP) = 358.50
 
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Kai-Pol-E-Qua White Nose Fox Print1084 - Kai-Pol-E-Qua White Nose Fox Print
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“First Edition Lithograph after the original oils by Charles Bird King and James Otto Lewis 1836-1844” This print measures 10.5 x 15 and the mat meas
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Keokuk Chief of the Sacs and Foxes Print1085 - Keokuk Chief of the Sacs and Foxes Print
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“First Edition Lithograph after the original oils by Charles Bird King and James Otto Lewis 1836-1844” This print measures 10.5 x 15 and the mat meas
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Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,550.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Klamath Bowl1086 - Klamath Bowl
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A soft-sided twined bowl measuring 9" in diameter and 4.5" tall, with a stacked diamond garland design. Bright yellow porcupine quill stit...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 9*****B for (150.00 + 29.25BP) = 179.25
 
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Klamath Flat Gathering Basket or Bowl1087 - Klamath Flat Gathering Basket or Bowl
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A large round twined bowl measuring 15" in diameter at the rim edge, on a 4" diameter base. The design consists of brown and buff bands ar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8*****F for (200.00 + 39.00BP) = 239.00
 
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Klamath Small Baskets1088 - Klamath Small Baskets
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 2, each measuring about 3" in height and approximately 4"diameter across the opening. Both are close twined. One has a smaller base...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 9***5 for (75.00 + 14.63BP) = 89.63
 
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Mescalero Peace Medal and Book1089 - Mescalero Peace Medal and Book
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This lot features a sterling silver medal bearing number 34, with display box, photograph and book. The Mescalero Apache Tribe celebrated the centenni
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Modern Beadwork Group1090 - Modern Beadwork Group
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This lot consist of 12 beaded pieces, many ranging in colors and design. There are 2 dream catchers, 5 necklaces, and 6 other beaded items. The items
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9****b for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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Mono Bottleneck Basket1091 - Mono Bottleneck Basket
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a lovely bottleneck design basket measuring a little over 4" high and about 8" at its widest point. The opening is about 4" w...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to B*******n for (475.00 + 92.63BP) = 567.63
 
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Native American Lithograph Print1092 - Native American Lithograph Print
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Large framed colorful litho print on board, believed to be original frame, mounting and glass. Frame measures 31.5x 25.5, image measures 25.5 x 19.5.
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Native American Man Photo1093 - Native American Man Photo
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This small photograph measures 4" x 2.5" mounted on white mat. Medium contrast and focus is sharp. There are brown age marks that appear o...
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Native American Photos1094 - Native American Photos
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Lot of 2 photos. 1) A semi profile portrait of a woman identified as Mrs. Black Tail Deer, a Rosebud Sioux. She is dressed entirely in a shell or quil
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Native Basket and Pottery Group1095 - Native Basket and Pottery Group
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This lot features 8 baskets, 2 pieces of pottery and 1 small gourd vessel. Of the baskets, 2 can be identified as Seminole and Papago but are known to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 9****b for (175.00 + 34.13BP) = 209.13
 
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Navajo Blanket1096 - Navajo Blanket
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A large 5' x 8’ rug in natural colors of dark brown, gray and natural wool. The design is stacked diamonds in natural color on the gray central ...
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Navajo Blanket, Ganado Red1097 - Navajo Blanket, Ganado Red
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Wool rug measures 33 x 43" and contains a plethora of colors. In addition to the usual red, natural and black, there is also brown, orange and ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to t********n.. for (375.00 + 73.13BP) = 448.13
 
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Navajo Blanket, Striped1098 - Navajo Blanket, Striped
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A 30 x 60" wool rug--possibly a double saddle blanket--in plain stripe design of gray, red, black and brown stripes on a natural ground. The sh...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***2 for (300.00 + 58.50BP) = 358.50
 
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Navajo Eagle Feather Rug1099 - Navajo Eagle Feather Rug
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This 48 x 80 100% wool rug features 36 feathers woven into the body of the rug, which features red, dark brown, tan, natural, and heather grey wools.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to k*********e for (1,050.00 + 204.75BP) = 1,254.75
 
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Navajo Rugs1100 - Navajo Rugs
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Lot of 3 wool weavings. 1) Red Saddle Blanket, 29 x 36," with white stacked diamond design, edged in gray. No border. VF condition. 2) Small Ga...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8***2 for (550.00 + 107.25BP) = 657.25
 
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