A Native American & Tribal Winter

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This auction contains Native American artifacts such as Navajo weavings, Pre-Columbian artifacts, and other pre-historic items such as arrowheads and other stone tools. We have featured a grouping of Polynesian and Melanesian artifacts, stone items, and other Pacific Rim artifacts. This catalog also includes Native American and Mexican jewelry from the 20th century.
Buyer's Premium has been increased from 20 to 22%. There are no returns.

We are not accepting credit cards. For large dollar amount payments, we may need to require a bank or wire transfer. This will be determined on an individual basis and your invoice will reflect these details. We will provide you the transfer information if applicable.

Note: All prehistoric pottery and artifacts were taken from private land legally, without breaking any state or federal laws.
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Argillite NWC Raven Pendant201 - Argillite NWC Raven Pendant
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Argillite NWC Raven Pendant, 2002. Made of argillite and a shell inlaid eye, the item is 1.75" x 1.25". Pat Dixon. Great carving w/abalone...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Mexican Copper Cuff202 - Mexican Copper Cuff
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Mexican Copper Cuff, circa 1960s. Made of copper and measuring 7" x 2", this fancy cuff can expand in the opening area to fit nearly any w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Teotihuacan Stone Figure w/Helm COA203 - Teotihuacan Stone Figure w/Helm COA
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Teotihuacan Stone Figure w/Helm COA, circa 2000 years old. Made of basalt, the item is 5.5" x 2.5" x 1". Mexico City, MX. Museum piec...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (260.00) = 260.00
 
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10 Copper Bracelets204 - 10 Copper Bracelets
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10 Copper Bracelets, circa 1920s. Made of pure copper, the items are of various sizes. From Mexico. They were thought to help with arthritis. Conditio
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Polynesian Grass Skirt w/Helm COA205 - Polynesian Grass Skirt w/Helm COA
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Polynesian Grass Skirt, circa 1940s. Made of grass, shell and bark, the item is 16" wide x 35" long as photographed. Tonga. Ex. Maslyn Wil...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Captain's Scrimshaw Wood Chest206 - Captain's Scrimshaw Wood Chest
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Captain's Scrimshaw Wood Chest, circa 1920s. Made of wood and bone, the item is 8.5" x 14.5" x 5.5". Nice little sea chest. Condi...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Chinese Snuff Bottle w/Spoon207 - Chinese Snuff Bottle w/Spoon
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Chinese Snuff Bottle w/Spoon, Ming dynasty. Made of bone, the item is 1" x 3.5". China. Effigy. Condition: Good, has spoon, see images. Sh...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Hopewell Collection of Cores & Flakes208 - Hopewell Collection of Cores & Flakes
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Hopewell Collection of Cores & Flakes, pre-historic items. Made of flint ridge flint, the items are 1" to 3" each. Central Ohio. Nice...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Cowboy Fringed Chaps209 - Cowboy Fringed Chaps
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Cowboy Fringed Chaps, circa 1940s. Made of leather, brass, and silver conchos, the item is 41" long, with an adjustable waist. Very well-made l...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Old Gun Rack210 - Old Gun Rack
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Old Gun Rack, circa 1960s. Made of wood, the item is 25.75" x 17.5". USA. 3 gun rack. Condition: Good, see images. Shipping: $35.00 due to...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (5.00) = 5.00
 
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Navajo Saddle Blanket211 - Navajo Saddle Blanket
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Navajo Saddle Blanket, circa 1940s. Made of wool, the item measures 35" x 18". From New Mexico. Nice colorful Navajo weaving. Condition: G...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Authentic Pre-Columbian Relics212 - Authentic Pre-Columbian Relics
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Authentic Pre-Columbian Relics, circa 1500 years old. Made of obsidian and clay, the items are 0.75" to 3.5" long. From central Mexico. Go...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Weaving213 - Navajo Weaving
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Navajo Weaving, circa 1940s. Made of wool, the item measures 36" x 18". Gallup, New Mexico. Nice looking saddle blanket. Condition: Good, ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Navajo Weaving214 - Navajo Weaving
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Navajo Weaving, circa 1950s. Made of wool and dye, the item measures 37" x 17". Gallup, New Mexico. Nice design on this saddle blanket. Co...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s****0 for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
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Native American-style War Shirt215 - Native American-style War Shirt
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Native American-style War Shirt, circa 1980s. Made of leather and metal zipper, the item is probably a Men's medium, measuring 18" across t...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Afghan Arrows216 - Afghan Arrows
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Afghan Arrows, circa 1800s. Made of wood and steel, the items measure 29 and 30 inches long. From Afghanistan. Acquired from an antique dealer from Af
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Turquoise Necklace217 - Turquoise Necklace
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Turquoise Necklace, circa 1940s. Made of turquoise and silver, the item is 16" long, beads being approx. 0.5" to 1.25". Tibet. Old ne...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********9 for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Pre-Columbian Effigy Poison Bottle218 - Pre-Columbian Effigy Poison Bottle
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Pre-Columbian Effigy Poison Bottle, circa 2000 years old. Made of clay and measuring 2.25" x 2" x 2". Probably Mayan from Guatemala. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******s for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Oregon Artifact Collection219 - Oregon Artifact Collection
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Oregon Artifact Collection, pre-historic items. Made of obsidian, the items measure from 1.5" to 3.75". From Klamath Falls, Oregon. Nice f...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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New Guinea Wood Figure w/Helm COA220 - New Guinea Wood Figure w/Helm COA
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New Guinea Wood Figure, circa WWII. Made of wood and measuring 4" x 4" x 15.5", Sepik River. Fine carving on front and back. Ex. Masl...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1945 Philippines Sword & Scabbard221 - 1945 Philippines Sword & Scabbard
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1945 Philippines Sword & Scabbard, circa 1945. Made of steel, wood and hand forged, the item is 23" x 4" x 0.5". Philippines Isla...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Frame of Hopewell Flake Knives222 - Frame of Hopewell Flake Knives
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Frame of Hopewell Flake Knives, circa 2000 years old. Made of flint ridge flint, the items are 2" to 3" each in length. Hopewell culture, ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Mexican Sterling Silver & Abalone Pin223 - Mexican Sterling Silver & Abalone Pin
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Mexican Sterling Silver & Abalone Pin, circa 1950s. Made of sterling silver and abalone, the small pin measures 1.5" x 1.5". Mexico. D...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA224 - Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA
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Polynesian War Club, circa WWII. Made of hardwood, the item measures 29.5" x 2.5" x 2". Solomon Islands. Lethal war club, not a toy. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Old African Mask225 - Old African Mask
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Old African Mask, early 20th century. Made of wood and paint, the item measures 8" x 5.5" x 22". Nigeria. Condition: Good, see images...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*****0 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Large Missouri War Axe226 - Large Missouri War Axe
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Large Missouri War Axe, early 20th century. Made of cloth, glass, wood and steel, the item is 27" x 8.5" x 1.5". Missouri, USA. Nice ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Custer Battlefield Souvenir227 - Custer Battlefield Souvenir
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Custer Battlefield Souvenir, circa 1920s. Made of cloth and resin, the item is 6.5" x 4" x 1". Dolls in case. Sold at the site of Cus...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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New Guinea Bow & Arrows228 - New Guinea Bow & Arrows
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New Guinea Bow & Arrows, circa WWII. Made of hardwood and bamboo, the bow measures 65" x 1.5" and the 4 arrows are 45" to 48"...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA229 - Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA
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Polynesian War Club, circa WWII. Made of ebony-like hardwood, the item is 26.5" x 2.5" x 2.5". New Britain. Fancy carving with an unu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA230 - Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA
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Polynesian War Club, circa WWII. Made of hardwood, the item is 15" x 3" x 3". New Britain. Nice example, lethal club. Ex. Maslyn Will...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Argillite NWC Pendant231 - Argillite NWC Pendant
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Argillite NWC Pendant, 1998. Made of argillite, the item is 1.75" x 1.5". Pat Dixon. Great polish and fine carving on this pendant. Appear...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Large Men's Mixed Metal Cuff232 - Large Men's Mixed Metal Cuff
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Large Men's Mixed Metal Cuff, circa 1950s. Made of copper, brass and steel, the item has dimensions of 3.25" x 3" x 4", approx. 7...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Large Eskimo Hand Axe233 - Large Eskimo Hand Axe
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Large Eskimo Hand Axe, pre-historic item. Made of bone, the axe measures 11.5" x 2.5" x 2". Found near Sitka, Alaska. Possibly used t...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Pre-Columbian Mortar & Pestle234 - Pre-Columbian Mortar & Pestle
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Pre-Columbian Mortar & Pestle, circa 600 years old. Made of basalt, the item is 6.5" x 6.75" x 3" and the pestle is 5.25" x ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Phallus Sheath w/COA235 - Phallus Sheath w/COA
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Phallus Sheath, circa 1940s. Made of gourd and fiber, the item is 9" x 7" x 2". Papua New Guinea. Ex. Maslyn Williams, author of Ston...
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Estimate : 20.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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NWC Bird Effigy Ladle236 - NWC Bird Effigy Ladle
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NWC Bird Effigy Ladle, circa 1920s. Made of wood and paint, the item is 12.5" x 7" x 4.5". Canada. Bird effigy, nice carving. Conditi...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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4 Chinese Stone Carvings237 - 4 Chinese Stone Carvings
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4 Chinese Stone Carvings, circa 1920s. Made of jade and bone, the items are 1" to 2" long. Goose and Buddha heads, goose is in black and w...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Pre-Columbian Mezcala Figure w/Helm COA238 - Pre-Columbian Mezcala Figure w/Helm COA
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Pre-Columbian Mezcala Figure w/Helm COA, circa 2500 years old. Made of basalt and measuring 3.5" x 1.5" x 1.5". Guerrero, MX. Museum ...
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Start Price : 260.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Large Stone Sculpture239 - Large Stone Sculpture
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Large Stone Sculpture, modern item. Made of obsidian-pumice, the item is approx. 15" x 21" x 20". Steve Aho, California, USA. Man'...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Collection of Paleo Artifacts240 - Collection of Paleo Artifacts
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Collection of Paleo Artifacts, circa 10,000 years old. Made of obsidian, chert and jasper, the items are 2" to 4.5" long. Paleo site, Idah...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Turquoise & Stone Beads241 - Turquoise & Stone Beads
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Turquoise & Stone Beads, circa 1960s. Made of turquoise and colored stone, the items are approx. 0.5" each and the strands are about 18&quo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Japanese Kutani Charger242 - Japanese Kutani Charger
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Japanese Kutani Charger, Meiji Period. Made of porcelain, the item measures 13" x 13" x 2.5". From Japan. Fine Japanese ceramic paint...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (280.00) = 280.00
 
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Scrimshaw Cue Ball243 - Scrimshaw Cue Ball
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Scrimshaw Cue Ball, circa 1990s. Item measures 2.25" around. USA. World map etched on ball. Condition: Good, see images. Shipping: $18.50 w/ins...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Double Flute244 - Double Flute
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Double Flute, circa 1940s. Made of wood, the item measures 12.5" x 2" x 0.75". From Peru. Has nice sound and very easy to play. Condi...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Scrimshaw Cue Ball245 - Scrimshaw Cue Ball
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Scrimshaw Cue Ball, circa 1990s. Possibly made of bone, the item measures 2" x 2" x 2". Steve Aho, San Diego County. Fish carved on b...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Dog Head Cane246 - Dog Head Cane
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Dog Head Cane, circa 1800s. Made of wood and bone, the item is 32.5" long. Probably from the Northeast Coast, USA. Beautiful carving on this ca...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Polished Flint Celt247 - Polished Flint Celt
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Polished Flint Celt, circa 2000 years old. Made of Kaolinite chert, the item is approx. 6" x 2.75" x 2". From Illinois. Extreme polis...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T**********n for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Pre-Historic African Pipe248 - Pre-Historic African Pipe
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Pre-Historic African Pipe, circa 2000 years old made of clay and measuring 3" x 2.5" x 4.25". From Mali. Nice old pipe. Condition: So...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Midwestern Flint Collection249 - Midwestern Flint Collection
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Midwestern Flint Collection, pre-historic items. Made of chert and flint, the items measure from 0.75" to 3' long. From Kentucky. Nice exam...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Pre-Columbian Artifacts250 - Pre-Columbian Artifacts
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Pre-Columbian Artifacts, circa 2000 years old. Made of chert and flint, the items are 0.5" to 3.5" long. Pre-Columbian, Mexico. See data o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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