A Native American & Tribal Winter

Auction Details

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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World's Smallest Pistol301World's Smallest Pistol
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World's Smallest Pistol, circa WWII. Made of steel, the item is a tiny 1 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/8". Japan. Uses a pin fire cartridge. Fi...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
Mexican Fighting Bowie Knife302Mexican Fighting Bowie Knife
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Mexican Fighting Bowie Knife, circa 1940s. Made of wood, steel and aluminum, the item is 10" x 1.5". Mexico. Inscription on blade might po...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
Mexican Copper & Turquoise Bracelet303Mexican Copper & Turquoise Bracelet
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Mexican Copper & Turquoise Bracelet, circa 1940s. Made of copper and turquoise, the item is 6" with a 1" opening. Mexico. Nice stone, ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****s for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
Mexican Link Bracelet304Mexican Link Bracelet
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Mexican Link Bracelet, circa 1930s. Made of german silver and blue glass, the item is 7" x 1". Mexico. Weighs 43.7 grams. Stamped Hecho En...
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
Apache Burden Basket305Apache Burden Basket
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Apache Burden Basket, circa 1960s. Made of willow, leather and tin cones, the item is 9" x 8.5" x 7.5". Apache, Northeast Arizona. Co...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to s********r for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
5 New Guinea Arrows3065 New Guinea Arrows
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5 New Guinea Arrows, circa 1940s. Made of bamboo and wood, the items are 42" to 46" long. New Guinea. 1 rare stunning arrow, some are comp...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
Polynesian Rattle307Polynesian Rattle
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Polynesian Rattle, circa 1900. Made of wood and steel, the item is 11" x 2" x 2.5". Likely from New Britain. Condition: Probably used...
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
South Pacific Ceremonial Spoon308South Pacific Ceremonial Spoon
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South Pacific Ceremonial Spoon, circa 1920s. Made of wood and measuring 23" x 5" x 2". Indonesia. Bird effigy on top of handle. Condi...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
Chinese Art Carvings309Chinese Art Carvings
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Chinese Art Carvings, circa 1920s. Made of jade and wood, the grapes measure 9" x 6" x 3" and the buffalo is 8" x 5" x 5&qu...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (5.00) = 5.00
Curly Maple Ball Club310Curly Maple Ball Club
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Curly Maple Ball Club, 20th century item. Made of maplewood, the item is 22.5" x 6" x 2.5". Southwest USA. Beautiful weapon, great fo...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
Trail Marker Steer Skull311Trail Marker Steer Skull
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Trail Marker Steer Skull, modern item. Made of cow bone and paint, the item is 25" x 18" x 6". Cheyenne, Wyoming. Nice decorative pie...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
African Pygmy Carving312African Pygmy Carving
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African Pygmy Carving, circa 1930s. Made of ebony and light colored wood, the item is 8" x 3" x 3". African Congo. Unusual carving of...
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
WWI Trench Art313WWI Trench Art
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WWI Trench Art, dated 1918. Made of brass, the item is 13.5" x 3. Signed Carrol P. Naish. Inscribed with 1918 and France, with other info. 2 wo...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
Cowboy on Horse Plaque314Cowboy on Horse Plaque
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Cowboy on Horse Plaque, circa 1920s. Made of plaster, the item is 9" x 6" x 1". Southwest USA. Folk art! Condition: Minor paint loss,...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
Pipe Tomahawk315Pipe Tomahawk
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Pipe Tomahawk, 20th century item. Made of wood, steel and horn, the item is 22" x 6" x 1.75". Southwest USA. Smoker, beautiful workab...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
Ruko Buffalo Skinning Knife316Ruko Buffalo Skinning Knife
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Ruko Buffalo Skinning Knife, circa 1940s. Made of leather, aluminum and steel, the item is 9" x 1.5". Made in Germany, used in America. Or...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Official Boy Scout Knife317Official Boy Scout Knife
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Official Boy Scout Knife, circa 1920s. Made of leather, steel and aluminum, the item is 8.5" x 1". USA. Boy Scouts of America. Scabbard ma...
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
Framed Cowboy Print318Framed Cowboy Print
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Framed Cowboy Print, modern item. Made of wood, glass and paper, the item is 18" x 22" x 1". Signed Birdie. Nice print of a cowboy an...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
Eskimo Artifact319Eskimo Artifact
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Eskimo Artifact, pre-historic item. Made of bone, the item is 8" x 2" x 1". Western Alaska. Drill hole, also has a groove. Condition:...
Estimate : 100.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
Hawken Percussion Pistol320Hawken Percussion Pistol
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Hawken Percussion Pistol, 20th century item. Made of wood and steel, the item is .54 caliber, 15.5" x 6" x 2". USA. Famous maker, hea...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
18 Strings of Freshwater Pearls32118 Strings of Freshwater Pearls
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18 Strings of Freshwater Pearls, modern items. Made of pearl and shell, the items are 16" long each. From China. Many nice necklaces, bracelets...
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
San Diego Artifact Collection322San Diego Artifact Collection
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San Diego Artifact Collection, pre-historic items. Made of stone and wood, the items range from 0.75" to 4". La Mesa, Calif., San Diego Co...
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
Indonesian Kris Fighting Knife323Indonesian Kris Fighting Knife
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Indonesian Kris Fighting Knife, early 21st century. Made of wood, meteoric iron and brass, the item is 19.25" long x 7" x 1.5". Dayak...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
New Guinea Mask w/Helm COA324New Guinea Mask w/Helm COA
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New Guinea Mask w/Helm COA, circa 1940s. Made of wood and paint, the item is 32" long x 7" x 5". Sepik River. Very finely carved, muc...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
Pocket Pistol Percussion325Pocket Pistol Percussion
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Pocket Pistol Percussion, 20th century item. Made of wood and steel, the item is .50 cal and measures 6.5" x 4" x 1.25". Type used in...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA326Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA
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Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA, circa 1940s. Made of hardwood and measuring 26" x 5" x 1.5". New Britain. Lethal war club, not to be ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
New Guinea Wood Figure w/Helm COA327New Guinea Wood Figure w/Helm COA
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New Guinea Wood Figure w/Helm COA, circa 1940s. Made of wood, paint and operculum inlaid eyes, the item is 24.5" x 11" x 2.75". Mt. S...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
New Guinea Wood Mask w/Helm COA328New Guinea Wood Mask w/Helm COA
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New Guinea Wood Mask w/Helm COA, circa 1940s. Made of wood and paint, the item is 7" x 30.25" x 3". Sepik River. This mask is very fi...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA329Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA
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Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA, circa 1940s. Made of hardwood and measuring 32.5" x 2" x 2". Tikopia. Has a small cross carving near ...
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
Powder Horn330Powder Horn
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Powder Horn, 20th century item. Made of horn and leather, the item is 9" x 2.5" x 1.75". Southwestern USA. Can be used. Condition: Go...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA331Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA
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Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA, circa 1940s. Made of hardwood and measuring 36" x 3.5" x 1.5". New Britain. Ex-Maslyn Williams, autho...
Estimate : 150.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
Zuni Dragonfly Pin or Pendant332Zuni Dragonfly Pin or Pendant
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Zuni Dragonfly Pin or Pendant, circa 1950s. Made of sterling silver, turquoise, and possibly jet, the item is 2 1/8" x 3 1/8" x 1/4",...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 450.00
Large Full Groove Axe333Large Full Groove Axe
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Large Full Groove Axe, pre-historic item. Made of fine grain stone and measuring 6 7/8" x 5 1/2" x 3". From Ohio. Condition: Minor ch...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
Old Mexican Bowie Knife334Old Mexican Bowie Knife
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Old Mexican Bowie Knife, circa 1910. Made of wood, brass, steel and new leather scabbard, the item sheathed is 15.5" x 2" x 1.5". Mex...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Large Bowie Knife w/Scabbard335Large Bowie Knife w/Scabbard
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Large Bowie Knife w/Scabbard, 20th century item. Made of wood, steel and leather, the item is 17.5" x 4" x 2". Southwest USA. Heavy h...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
Zuni Treasure Necklace336Zuni Treasure Necklace
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Zuni Treasure Necklace, circa 1960s. Made of sterling silver, turquoise, glass and stone, the item hangs 9" as worn with a 2" long pendant...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
Mens Sterling Silver & Turquoise Cuff337Mens Sterling Silver & Turquoise Cuff
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Mens Sterling Silver & Turquoise Cuff, circa 1950s. Made of sterling silver and turquoise, the item is 3.5" x 2.5" x 2.5", with a...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Malachite & Sterling Silver Pin or Pendant338Malachite & Sterling Silver Pin or Pendant
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Malachite & Sterling Silver Pin or Pendant, circa 1960s. Made of coral, malachite and sterling silver, the item is 1.5" x 1.5" x 1/8&q...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
Sterling Silver Zuni Bear Pin339Sterling Silver Zuni Bear Pin
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Sterling Silver Zuni Bear Pin, circa 1980s. Made of sterling silver, the item measures 2" x 1.5" x 0.25" and weighs approx. 10.7 gram...
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
Boot Knife340Boot Knife
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Boot Knife, 20th century item. Made of steel and antler, the item is 9.25" x 2.5" x 0.75". Southwest USA. Sharp, great 2nd knife. Con...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
Mexican Mixed Metal Cuff341Mexican Mixed Metal Cuff
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Mexican Mixed Metal Cuff, circa 1940s. Made of brass, zinc/copper alloy, and abalone, the item is 2.25" x 2" x 1.5," with a 1" o...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
Old Sterling Silver Handstamped Pin342Old Sterling Silver Handstamped Pin
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Old Sterling Silver Handstamped Pin, circa 1920s. Made of sterling silver and measuring 2 1/4" x 1 1/8" x 1/4", Navajo, Arizona. Weig...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
Mexican Drop Earrings343Mexican Drop Earrings
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Mexican Drop Earrings, circa 1940s. Made of sterling silver, resin and stone chips, the item is 2 1/4" long x 1/4" each. Mexico. Nice, ant...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
D. Edaakie Hummingbird Pin344D. Edaakie Hummingbird Pin
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D. Edaakie Hummingbird Pin, circa 1990s. Made of sterling silver and abalone, the item is 2.5" x 2" x 0.25" and weighs approx 11.9 gr...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
Fine Bowie Knife345Fine Bowie Knife
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Fine Bowie Knife, 20th century item. Made of steel, wood and leather, the item is 10.5" x 2.25" x 0.75". Southwest USA. Large, sharp ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
J. Fuentes S.S. & Enamel Owl Brooch346J. Fuentes S.S. & Enamel Owl Brooch
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J. Fuentes S.S. & Enamel Owl Brooch, circa 1940s. Made of sterling silver and enamel, the pin measures 1.25" x 1.5" x 0.25". Taxc...
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Copper & Inlaid Stone Cuff347Copper & Inlaid Stone Cuff
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Copper & Inlaid Stone Cuff, circa 1930s. Made of copper, mother of pearl, turquoise and possibly jet, the item is 2.5" x 2" x 1.75&quo...
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
Sterling Silver Butterfly Pin348Sterling Silver Butterfly Pin
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Sterling Silver Butterfly Pin, circa 1970s. Made of sterling silver and weighing approx. 10.7 grams, this pin measures 2.25" x 1.25" x 0.2...
Estimate : 45.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
Mexican Mixed Metal Cuff349Mexican Mixed Metal Cuff
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Mexican Mixed Metal Cuff, circa 1940s. Made of copper, german silver and abalone, the item measures 2.25" x 2.25" x 2", with a 0.75&q...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
2 Sterling Rings w/Stonework3502 Sterling Rings w/Stonework
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2 Sterling Rings w/Stonework, circa 1960s. Made of agate, jasper and sterling silver, the items are ring size 10.5 and weigh a combined 32.4. grams. S
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00