American Indian Art and Antiques

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PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE AUCTION BEFORE THE AUCTION BEGINS. At the fall of auctioneer's hammer, the highest bidder shall be deemed to have purchased the offered lot and assumes full risk and responsibility for article. Neither consignor nor auction company is thereafter responsible for loss or any damage to the article by fire, theft, or breakage. Every attempt has been made to catalog all items accurately to include descriptions. Helm Auction does not guarantee correctness of descriptions, approximate ages, materials, tribal designations, amount of repair or restoration. Highest bidder is deemed to be the buyer. If a dispute arises between two or more bidders, auctioneer shall have sole and final decision to determine the successful bidder or to immediately re-offer and resell the article in dispute. BUYERS PREMIUM 18.5%. All sales are final and returns are not permitted. The auction items are on consignment and sold as is.

The values given are estimates only. Items may sell for more or less. Unless noted all items have some amount of acceptable wear, scratches, nicks, missing stitches, etc. Pictures in frames have not been examined outside the frame. Shipping charges are per lot. Shipping costs are indicated in the description area of the catalog. These charges are only for the United States. Foreign charges will be computed on an individual basis. Helm auction will discuss shipping and Customs documents with the buyer for outside the U.S. Auctioneer will contact individuals outside the U.S. for specific shipping instructions to include Customs Declaration forms. Charges are for handling, packing materials, insurance and shipping fees. Items will be shipped primarily by FED EX. If you want them shipped another way, you must pay the additional charges. Paintings with glass cannot be insured. All items that are insurable will be insured. In the event of damage during shipping, claims must be filed within 3 days of receiving your items. If those items are damaged, please keep all packing materials and boxes and contact Helm Auction for further instructions. Without pictures of the damage and the packing materials, claims cannot be processed. Helm Auction will file the claims. Helm Auction will explain what other information will be needed for filing claims. Claims will not be settled until shipping company has completed investigation. The investigation may involve actual presentation to the Shipping Service. Oversize items that need wooden crates will be charged for additional shipping charges. We will combine shipping if more than one item is purchased.

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YOUR BID IS A CONTRACT. Place the bid only if you are serious about paying for the item. If you are the successful winner, you have entered into a legally binding contract to purchase the item. It is suggested that you contact the seller to resolve any issues before bidding. Helm Auction will be available on the Tuesday after the auction to accept credit card information. If you choose, checks will be accepted or direct transfer between banks. If you decide to mail a check, please let us know. All checks need to be mailed to 772 Jamacha Road, No. 303, El Cajon, California 92019. Please make checks payable to Craig Helm rather than Helm Auction. Buyers Premium 18.5%
Unless noted all items have some amount of acceptable wear, scratches, nicks, missing stitches, etc. Pictures in frames have not been examined outside the frame. Shipping charges are per lot. Shipping costs are indicated in the description area of the catalog. These charges are only for the United States. Foreign charges will be computed on an individual basis. Helm auction will discuss shipping and Customs documents with the buyer for outside the U.S. Auctioneer will contact individuals outside the U.S. for specific shipping instructions to include Customs Declaration forms. Charges a...
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Book North American Indian Artifacts1 - Book North American Indian Artifacts
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North American Indian Artifacts Book by Lar Hothen, ISBN :0-87341-554-X. Sixth Edition. There are many items in this auction pictured in this book.
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Copper Celt w/documentation2 - Copper Celt w/documentation
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Frame with Copper Celt. The Celt measures 1 1/2 by 3 inches. This item is in Hothem's book on page 170 and is from the ex. Baker collection. ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Apache Basket3 - Apache Basket
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Apache Basket measuring 8 x 1 inches, Circa 1940 from Arizona. Condition is good. Shipping $15.00
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Primitive Navajo Pump Drill4 - Primitive Navajo Pump Drill
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Primitive Navajo Pump Drill, measuring 16 x 9 inches, Circa 1940. Condition is worn. Shipping and handling is $15.00
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Estimate : 20.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Three color Zia Pot5 - Three color Zia Pot
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Three color Zia Pot 6 by 4 inches, circa 1940. Not signed. Item shows slight use wear. Shipping and Handling $14.00
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Weaving6 - Navajo Weaving
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Navajo Weaving, from 1940's Chrystal pattern in beige, brown and red. This rug is in worn condition, with some fading, thread breakage and has...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (320.00) = 320.00
 
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Peyote Ceremonial Vest7 - Peyote Ceremonial Vest
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Peyote Ceremonial Vest red and blue with Figure designs of peyote fan and peyote rattles. This vest is like new and is from the Smith Collection in C
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Pair of Pueblo Dolls8 - Pair of Pueblo Dolls
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Pair of Pueblo Dolls from 1930. The dolls measure ea12 inches long by 4 inches wide. One doll is missing the moccasins. Condition is heavy used. T
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Estimate : 20.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Bolo Tie9 - Bolo Tie
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Bolo Tie with leather strap and sterling drops and sterling clasp is of bear inset design. The item is signed in the back, Dean Bryon, Condition tarni
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to 2473eg for (10.00 + 1.85BP) = 11.85
 
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New Mexico Obsidian Arrow Points with Documentation10 - New Mexico Obsidian Arrow Points with Documentation
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Arrowhead Frame including Riker Mount and Buffalo Nickel. The frame has 21 obsidian bird points. The items were found El Rito Mountain by owner. P
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Estimate : 40.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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