4th Annual Montana Big Chief Auction

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Welcome to our 4th Annual Big Chief Sale. This four-day Auction has over 5000 lots to choose from.

Day 1:

Elvis Record Collection, Fishing Lures and Decoys, Montana Historical Advertising, Civil War 1860 Cavalry Sword, Fred Machetanz Stone Lithograph, Ancient Mayan Pottery Chocolate Cup, Elgin National Coffee Mill, Tlingit Haida Berry Basket, Atlas Bantam Gum Ball Machine, Pioneer PL-518 Turntable, Hudsons Bay Capote Jacket, Frances Senska Quail and Teapot, Franz Bergman Bronze Merchant, Jean Claude Mahey Lamp, Books, Trains, Scrimshaw, Native American Indian Artifacts and Art, and so much more.

Day 2:

This day is filled with jewelry, watches, coins and everything shiny. Highlights include a Haida Indian Gold Nugget Ring, Navajo Squash Blossoms, H Stern Gold Cocktail Ring, Orville Tsinnie Sterling Silver Necklace, a Buckle Set made by Helen Lincoln, White Buffalo, Turquoise, Diamonds, Quartz, Trade Beads, Lapis, Moldavite and more.

Day 3:

The main showcase. Filled with historically important lots including part of the Yellowstone Park studio of Frank Jay Haynes including one of his cameras. Harry Jackson's personal original plaster model of The Texas Longhorn made by Charles M Russell. This model was originally made for Frank Bogart. Accompanying this lot are the personal belongings of Harry Jackson included some of his bronze work, his boots, hats and medals from his carrier.

Also highlighted is the 7th Cavalry Scout Curley's personal medicine snake which was exhibited at the Montana Territorial Centennial Train World's Fair. A Baldwin Hill Indian Dog Knife, paintings by Bonnie Marris, Tom Saubert, Nelson Boren, Bayard Henry Tyler, John Potter, Gary Carter, Joe Abbrescia, Harley Brown, Daro Flood and knives by Rudy Ruana.

Day 4: Our Military Day The Hayes Otoupalik Military Collection, Flamethrower, .50 BMG Rifle, Gold Coins, Historic Colt Confederate Pistol, French Marble Urns, Recoilless Rifles, Bergmann Bronze Lamp, Colt Pistols (1911, Government, Python, and More), 1 of 50 Winchester Rifle, Quigley Ford Scope, Royal Crown Imari Dining China, Coins, Gold, Silver, Historic Items, Military items of all kind and from many conflicts.
A bid placed on our auctions is a legal contract – it cannot be revoked or cancelled for any reason. By registering for our auctions, you grant us permission to waive your right to execute any chargebacks against our company for any reason. Auctions will be sold with and without reserve. If a lot contains a reserve price, it will be clearly noted in the corresponding catalog. All items are sold as is, where is with no guarantees expressed or implied.
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Navajo Indian Tree of Life Bird Rug282 - Navajo Indian Tree of Life Bird Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
14 7/8" by 17 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Pendleton Keep My Fires Burning Wool Blanket283 - Pendleton Keep My Fires Burning Wool Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
43" by 86".
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Golden Dawn Wool Blanket284 - Golden Dawn Wool Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
69" by 89".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Southwest Native American Indian Style Blanket Rug285 - Southwest Native American Indian Style Blanket Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Most likely made in Mexico. Yei Dancer. 55" by 84".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Coyote Headdress286 - Plains Native American Indian Coyote Headdress
Davis Brothers Auction
64" long, 26" wide. Contemporary.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian War Bonnet287 - Plains Native American Indian War Bonnet
Davis Brothers Auction
Dyed Turkey Feathers. Contemporary.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Buffalo Headdress289 - Plains Native American Indian Buffalo Headdress
Davis Brothers Auction
34" long, 14 3/4" tall. Contemporary.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Plains Indian Painted Ceremonial Black Bear Robe290 - Plains Indian Painted Ceremonial Black Bear Robe
Davis Brothers Auction
Contemporary. Very nicely made. 57" wide, 65" long. Only for sale where legal. No International Sales. Know your own laws. No sales to Ala...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian War Shirt291 - Plains Native American Indian War Shirt
Davis Brothers Auction
Second half of the 20th Century. 30" long, 19" armpit to armpit.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Leggings292 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Leggings
Davis Brothers Auction
Contemporary. 33 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Pueblo Native American Indian Leggings293 - Pueblo Native American Indian Leggings
Davis Brothers Auction
39" long. Contemporary.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to V******y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Kiowa Native American Indian Otter Turban294 - Kiowa Native American Indian Otter Turban
Davis Brothers Auction
Contemporary. 30 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to V******y for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Tanned Brindle Steerhide Steer Bull Cow Rug296 - Tanned Brindle Steerhide Steer Bull Cow Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
73" by 88 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Painted Plains Indian Buffalo Hide297 - Painted Plains Indian Buffalo Hide
Davis Brothers Auction
63" by 70". Contemporary.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Montana Taxidermy Red Fox Hide Pelt297a - Montana Taxidermy Red Fox Hide Pelt
Davis Brothers Auction
51" long.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Large Antique Plains Indian Buffalo Hide Rug298 - Large Antique Plains Indian Buffalo Hide Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Hide has deterioration and holes as shown. Sold as-is. 77" by 93".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Ceremonial Sash299 - Plains Native American Indian Ceremonial Sash
Davis Brothers Auction
Made from Beaver Fur, Artificial Grizzly Bear Claws, and other beaded felt components. Contemporary. 65" long,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Leggings300 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Leggings
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set. Also included is beaded choker. Contemporary. 42 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Collection of Abalone Shells301 - Collection of Abalone Shells
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Largest is 6 3/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Dreamcatcher302 - Plains Native American Indian Dreamcatcher
Davis Brothers Auction
26 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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