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.

CONTRACT

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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Treasure Necklace101 - Treasure Necklace
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Treasure Necklace with coral turquoise and Egyptian Ushabti, fetish, old coins, measures 24 inches with a 2 inch pendant. Condition Good. Shipping an
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 260.00
 
 
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Frame of Flint with Beaded Necklace102 - Frame of Flint with Beaded Necklace
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Frame of Flint with 13 points ranging from 2 to 8 inches. Items are from Georgia and the ex. Robert Smith Collection. The large blade is museum qual
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Toy Apache Birden Basket103 - Toy Apache Birden Basket
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Toy Apache Birden Basket, measuring 11 by 3 inches, Circa 1960. This basket from Arizona has aluminum cones and leather drops. Condition is good. S
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 20.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Sioux War Club104 - Sioux War Club
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Sioux War Club measuring 6 by 25 inches. This item has a leather covered wood handle and stone head. Circa 1920. Good Condition. Shipping and hand
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 600.00
Sold to gourmet for (190.00 + 35.15BP) = 225.15
 
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Cochiti Seated Ceramic Doll105 - Cochiti Seated Ceramic Doll
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Cochiti Seated Ceramic Doll, measuring 3 by 2 inches, possibly a rain god. This doll is holding a large pot with what appears to be a rain cloud pain
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Rio Grande Double Saddle Blanket106 - Rio Grande Double Saddle Blanket
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Rio Grande Double Saddle Blanket which measures 25 by 56 inches. The rug is tan, beige, brown and has been well used. The rug has been well used.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Thompson River Basket Northwest Coast Basket107 - Thompson River Basket Northwest Coast Basket
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Thompson River Basket Northwest Coast Basket, Circa 1920 measuring 17 inches by 10 inches by 12 inches. Condition poor with break on the rim and botto
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to xvdinpbs for (100.00 + 18.50BP) = 118.50
 
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String of Trade Beads, New Mexico w/documentation108 - String of Trade Beads, New Mexico w/documentation
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String of Trade Beads, ex Jack Baker found near Santé Fe, New Mexico and pictured on page 468 of Hothem's book. The beads are 56 inches lo...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Sterling Silver and Turquoise Cross109 - Sterling Silver and Turquoise Cross
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Sterling Silver and Turquoise Cross. Necklace is 24 inches ending a three inch cross with turquoise stone. Used Condition. Shipping $15.00
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Early Man Point, Alabates Agate Basin, New Mexico w/doc110 - Early Man Point, Alabates Agate Basin, New Mexico w/doc
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Arrowhead Frame with one agate basin arrowhead measuring approximately 4 inches by 1 inch. Arrowhead was found in Santa Rosa, New Mexico by previous
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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