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4th Annual Montana Big Chief Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location2750 Palmer St, Missoula, Montana, 59808, United States In Person PreviewTo arrange a private viewing please contact Davis Brothers Auction via email: support@davisbrother...

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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 This model was originally made for Frank Bogart.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.
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Dinky Toys Lincoln Continental795 - Dinky Toys Lincoln Continental
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Nice car in box.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Victor Mouse Traps796 - Victor Mouse Traps
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New in original box.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Joe De Yong Painted Montana Indian Cradleboard797 - Joe De Yong Painted Montana Indian Cradleboard
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Rare piece, plaster Indian child has a damaged face as shown. There is a similar example in the Cowboy Hall of Fame Museum. Signed on the back Joe De
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Ceremonial Plains Native American Indian War Club798 - Ceremonial Plains Native American Indian War Club
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15 3/4" long. First half of the 20th Century.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Vintage Volcano Leather Buffalo Skull Jacket799 - Vintage Volcano Leather Buffalo Skull Jacket
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Size XL.
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Horse Wall Hanging800 - Plains Native American Indian Horse Wall Hanging
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9" long.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Sioux Native American Indian Horse Stick801 - Sioux Native American Indian Horse Stick
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27" long.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Planter802 - Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Planter
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6 1/4" tall, 9 1/2" diameter.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Behzad Abstract Serigraph Print803 - Behzad Abstract Serigraph Print
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18" by 26 5/8". Some damage as shown.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Antique Peruvian Chancay Burial Doll804 - Antique Peruvian Chancay Burial Doll
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11" long.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Sterling Silver Teapot and Trivet805 - Sterling Silver Teapot and Trivet
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Hallmarked as shown. 618 grams. 11 3/4" long, 7" tall while on trivet.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Plateau Native American Indian Beaded Bag806 - Plateau Native American Indian Beaded Bag
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9 1/2" by 14 3/4" with handle.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Pre Columbian Peruvian Pottery Pitcher807 - Pre Columbian Peruvian Pottery Pitcher
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6 3/8" tall, 7 7/8" diameter.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Awl Case808 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Awl Case
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Nice old case. First Half of the 20th Century. 25 7/8" long including drop.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Joe Wilson Haida Indian Loon Print809 - Joe Wilson Haida Indian Loon Print
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9" by 11 1/4" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Thomas R. Hickman Texas Ranger Print810 - Thomas R. Hickman Texas Ranger Print
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Reproduced from Cabinet Card Photo. 11 1/2" by 16" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Cathedral Spires Custer Park South Dakota Photo811 - Cathedral Spires Custer Park South Dakota Photo
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Photographer is Rise Studio. Hand Tinted. 7 1/2" by 11 1/2" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Charles Cobelle Gouache Painting812 - Charles Cobelle Gouache Painting
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13" by 13 1/2" framed. Title is Sutton Place. Charles Cobelle (1902 - 1998) was active/lived in Connecticut / France. Charles Cobelle is k...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Michael Duncan Haida Indian Loon Print813 - Michael Duncan Haida Indian Loon Print
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Title is Family Reflections. 9" by 11 1/2" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Deer Lodge Prison Montana Prisoner Photo814 - Deer Lodge Prison Montana Prisoner Photo
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8 3/4" by 10 3/4" framed.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Deer Lodge Montana Prison Electric Chair Photo815 - Deer Lodge Montana Prison Electric Chair Photo
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Very unusual set of photo, the person appears to have developed a whole roll of film on one image. Photo shows the interior condition of the prison an
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Hans Jakob Meyer Watercolor Painting816 - Hans Jakob Meyer Watercolor Painting
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12 1/4" by 15 1/8" on backing. Hans Jakob Meyer (1903-1908) was a Swiss sculptor , painter and draftsman. In addition to figurative animal...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Hans Jakob Meyer Watercolor Painting817 - Hans Jakob Meyer Watercolor Painting
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12 5/8" by 14 1/4". Hans Jakob Meyer (1903-1908) was a Swiss sculptor , painter and draftsman. In addition to figurative animal sculptures...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Hans Jakob Meyer Watercolor Painting818 - Hans Jakob Meyer Watercolor Painting
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12 3/4" by 15 3/4" in matte. Hans Jakob Meyer (1903-1908) was a Swiss sculptor , painter and draftsman. In addition to figurative animal s...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl819 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
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6 1/2" by 2 1/2". Bowl is #11
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl820 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
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6 3/8" diameter, 2 3/8" tall.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl821 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
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6 3/8" diameter, 2 1/2" tall.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl822 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
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6 3/8" diameter, 2 5/8" tall.
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl823 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
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2" tall, 5 3/4" diameter.
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl824 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
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6 1/4" diameter, 2 3/8" tall.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl825 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
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2 3/8" tall, 6 3/8" diameter.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl826 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
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6 12" diameter, 2 1/2" tall.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl827 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
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5 7/8" diameter, 2 1/8" tall.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl828 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
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6 1/4" diameter, 2 3/4" tall.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl829 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
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5 3/4" diameter, 2 3/4" tall.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Artist Daro Flood's US Military Uniform830 - Artist Daro Flood's US Military Uniform
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Nametag inside, large number of military medals and commendations. Daro Flood (1954 - 2017) was active/lived in Arizona. Daro Flood is known for Portr
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Chimayo Ortega's Wool Vest831 - Chimayo Ortega's Wool Vest
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Size 44
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Parfleche Envelope832 - Plains Native American Indian Parfleche Envelope
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Appears to be unfinished with drawing. 14 5/8" by 14 5/8".
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Plains Indian Painted Parfleche Case Envelope833 - Plains Indian Painted Parfleche Case Envelope
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Very nice old piece. Wonderful paint and patina. 14 1/2" by 21 5/8".
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Plains Indian Painted Parfleche Case Envelope834 - Plains Indian Painted Parfleche Case Envelope
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Very nice old piece. Wonderful paint and patina. 14 1/2" by 21 5/8".
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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California Mission Apache Indian Basket Tray835 - California Mission Apache Indian Basket Tray
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17 1/8" by 17 5/8" by 2 1/2" tall.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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California Mission Apache Indian Basket Tray836 - California Mission Apache Indian Basket Tray
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23" diameter, 3 3/4" tall. Some loss near rim as shown.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Awl Case837 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Awl Case
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Nice old case. First Half of the 20th Century. 28 1/4" long including drop.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Tea Cups838 - Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Tea Cups
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Each cup is 2 3/4" diameter by 2 5/8" tall. Frances Senska (1914 - 2009) was active/lived in Montana. Frances Senska is known for Pottery,...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Warwick Nobby Electric Guitar839 - Warwick Nobby Electric Guitar
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32 1/4" long.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Harley Brown Ishi Pastel Drawing840 - Harley Brown Ishi Pastel Drawing
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19 3/4" by 25 5/8". Harley W. Brown (Born 1939) is active/lives in Arizona, Alberta / Canada. Harley Brown is known for Portrait and anima...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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John Potter Beartooth Mountains Montana Painting841 - John Potter Beartooth Mountains Montana Painting
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Oil on Canvas. Title is Sunrise on the Beartooth. 18" by 24 1/4". John Potter (Born 1957) is active/lives in Wisconsin. John Potter is kno...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Turquoise Encrusted Steer Skull842 - Turquoise Encrusted Steer Skull
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30" long, 34" tip to tip.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Bob Scriver Southfork Spring Bronze843 - Bob Scriver Southfork Spring Bronze
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10" tall, 8 3/4" long, 7 1/8" wide. Bob (Robert Macfie) Scriver (1914 - 1999) was active/lived in Montana. Bob Scriver is known for A...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Christy Daniels Arctic Wolves Bronze844 - Christy Daniels Arctic Wolves Bronze
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16 1/4" by 16" by 7 1/4". Christy Daniels is active/lives in United States. Christy Daniels is known for Sculpture-western genre.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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