American Indian Art and Antiques

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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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Collection of Gems and Minerals91 - Collection of Gems and Minerals
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Collection of Gems and Minerals including more than 200 black tourmaline crystals. There is a yellow faceted stone, iron pyrite nugget. Shipping $15
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Frame of Georgia Points92 - Frame of Georgia Points
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Large Frame of Georgia Points and Riker Mount. Frame has 28 points measuring 1 1/2 by 4 inches. These points are from Georgia from ex Robert Smith C
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to ThomasNewton for (100.00 + 18.50BP) = 118.50
 
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Papago Basket93 - Papago Basket
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Papago Basket, measuring 8 x 2 inches. Circa 1930 in fair condition with broken stitches and some water damage. Shipping and handling $15.00
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Estimate : 20.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Sioux Dance Wand94 - Sioux Dance Wand
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Sioux Dance Wand raw hide covered wood handle with cow horn top. Circa 1890. Handle measures 19 inches and the head is 12 inches. Very Good Condit
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Isleta Pueblo Olla95 - Isleta Pueblo Olla
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Isleta Pueblo Olla, measuring 6 by 5 inches painted with butterfly design in three colors. Circa 1960, not signed but in good condition. Shipping is
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to bob1201 for (40.00 + 7.40BP) = 47.40
 
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Rio Grande Double Saddle Blanket96 - Rio Grande Double Saddle Blanket
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Rio Grande Double Saddle Blanket which measures 29 by 59 inches. The rug is beige and brown with red and blue pin stripes. Condition is very good.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to xvdinpbs for (20.00 + 3.70BP) = 23.70
 
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Zuni Horse Head Knife and Sheath, Circa 190097 - Zuni Horse Head Knife and Sheath, Circa 1900
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Zuni Horse Head Knife and Sheath, Circa 1900. This item measures 13 inches by 3 inches. Condition is worn. Shipping $18.00
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Collection of Stone Carvings98 - Collection of Stone Carvings
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Collection of stone carvings to include a 7 inch stone carved dish, a 3 inch serpentine dish and a 3 inch quartz Chrystal skull and a two inch carved
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Fetish Necklace with Turquoise Thunderbird99 - Fetish Necklace with Turquoise Thunderbird
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Bear Fetish necklace with Turquoise Thunderbird drop. Condition used. Measures 24 inches, Shipping $15.00
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Early Man & Plainview Points, New Mexico w/docs100 - Early Man & Plainview Points, New Mexico w/docs
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Arrowhead Frame with Riker Mount containing a Plainview Point measuring 4 1/2 by 3/4 inches. Item was found in El Rito Mountain Region of New Mexico.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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