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.
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Note: All prehistoric pottery and artifacts were taken from private land legally, without breaking any state or federal laws.
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Pre-Columbian-style Storyteller Doll161 - Pre-Columbian-style Storyteller Doll
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Pre-Columbian-style Storyteller Doll, circa 1960s. Made of clay and paint, the item is 8" x 9" x 15" tall. South America. 20 plus chi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Collection of Authentic African Points162 - Collection of Authentic African Points
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Collection of Authentic African Points, circa 5000 years old. Made of flint, the items measure from 1" to 2". Found in the Sahara desert. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Silver & Turquoise Cuff163 - Zuni Sterling Silver & Turquoise Cuff
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Zuni Sterling Silver & Turquoise Cuff, circa 1940s. Made of sterling silver and turquoise, the item is 2.25" X 2", 1" opening and...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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2 New Britain Mortars w/Helm COA164 - 2 New Britain Mortars w/Helm COA
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2 New Britain Mortars, circa WWII. Made of wood with some engraving, the smaller mortar measures 4" x 4.5" x 9", the larger is 6.25&q...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Old African Mask165 - Old African Mask
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Old African Mask, early 20th century. Made of wood, the item measures 15" x 9" x 7.5". Punu tribe. Condition: Good, see images. Shipp...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Large Mexican Weaving166 - Large Mexican Weaving
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Large Mexican Weaving, circa 1940s. Made of wool and cotton, the item is 73.75" x 46". Central Mexico. Condition: Very good, needs minor c...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Bow & Arrows w/Quiver167 - Bow & Arrows w/Quiver
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Bow & Arrows w/Quiver, bow is over 100 years old. Lot contains an otterhide quiver and a wood bow with a broken horsehair string. The item measu...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (380.00) = 380.00
 
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Large Polynesian Effigy Drum w/Helm COA168 - Large Polynesian Effigy Drum w/Helm COA
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Large Polynesian Effigy Drum, circa WWII. Made of palm, wood and fiber, the item is 17.5" x 12.5" x 33", the drum on top is 10" ...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Polynesian Wood Mask169 - Polynesian Wood Mask
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Polynesian Wood Mask, circa 1960s. Made of wood, the item is 5" x 12" x 2.5". Tahiti. Classic tiki-style. Condition: Good, see images...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Mexican Sterling Silver & Abalone Pin170 - Mexican Sterling Silver & Abalone Pin
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Mexican Sterling Silver & Abalone Pin, circa 1950s. Made of sterling silver and abalone, the pin measures 2 1/8" x 2 1/8", weighing 11...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Pre-Columbian Stone Figure171 - Pre-Columbian Stone Figure
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Pre-Columbian Stone Figure, circa 1500 years old. Made of basalt, the item measures 4.5" x 5" x 8". From Costa Rica. Believed to be s...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Fine Chinese Mortar & Pestle172 - Fine Chinese Mortar & Pestle
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Fine Chinese Mortar & Pestle, circa WWII. Made of fine basalt, the item 3.5" x 5.5", pestle is 6". Chinese. Pestle is older than ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Navajo Weaving173 - Navajo Weaving
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Navajo Weaving, circa 1970s. Made of wool and dye, this item measures 33" x 28". From New Mexico. Purchased in California. Wide ruins type...
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Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Rare NWC Wood Carving174 - Rare NWC Wood Carving
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Rare NWC Wood Carving, circa 1880s. Made of cedar wood and paint, the item is 10.5" x 3.75" x 14.5". Kwakiutl. Museum quality piece, ...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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New Britain Cutting Block w/Helm COA175 - New Britain Cutting Block w/Helm COA
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New Britain Cutting Block, pre-1940s. Made of wood, the item is 14" x 13" x 4". New Britain, Polynesia. Probably used in food prepara...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Eskimo Seam Creaser176 - Eskimo Seam Creaser
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Eskimo Seam Creaser, circa 1900. Made of wood and bone, the item is 4.75" x 3" x 0.5". Alaska. Simple tool to crease paper, cloth or ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Chinese Bone Carving of Man177 - Chinese Bone Carving of Man
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Chinese Bone Carving of Man, circa 1900. Made of bone, the item is 4.5" x 1.25" x 0.5", China. Fine carving. Condition: Broken at fee...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Mayan Jade Mask w/Helm COA178 - Mayan Jade Mask w/Helm COA
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Mayan Jade Mask, circa 2000 years old. Made of green jade, the item is 4" x 2.75" x 1.5". Mayan, Guatemala. Museum quality piece w/in...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (260.00) = 260.00
 
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Cobbs Flint Knife179 - Cobbs Flint Knife
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Cobbs Flint Knife, pre-historic item. Made of bluish-grey chert, the item is 3.5" x 2" x 0.25". Kentucky, Jefferson County. Frame not...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Scrimshaw Cue Ball180 - Scrimshaw Cue Ball
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Scrimshaw Cue Ball, 20th century item. Made of plastic and measuring 2", original work by Steve Aho. Skull engraved on ball. Condition: Good, s...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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