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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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 Ohio Artifacts111 - Collection of Ohio Artifacts
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Collection of Ohio Artifacts including a 4 1/2 inch snake effigy plummet, a 4 x 3 inch hematite Celt, a 1 inch by 3 inch discoidal, grooved axe 3 1/2
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Frame of Point112 - Frame of Point
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Frame of 13 points ranging from 2 by 7 1/2 inches from Smith Collection. Items were collected in Georgia in the 1950's. Condition is field run...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to ThomasNewton for (175.00 + 32.38BP) = 207.38
 
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Two pair of Pueblo Moccasins113 - Two pair of Pueblo Moccasins
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Two Pair of Pueblo Moccasins, One pair has Conchos and the other with beads. Both items appear to be about size 6. Items are from 1950's. Con...
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Estimate : 20.00 - 80.00
Sold to thehistory.. for (20.00 + 3.70BP) = 23.70
 
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Beaded Sioux War Club114 - Beaded Sioux War Club
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Beaded Sioux War Club, measuring 14 by 3 1/2 inches. The handle is leather covered wood handle with red, white and blue beads. Condition good. Ship
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Anasazi Pottery Pitcher115 - Anasazi Pottery Pitcher
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Anasazi Pottery Pitcher measuring 4 by 4 inches. The handle is missing. Paint is worn. It has old tape marks on the very bottom. Shipping and hand
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Twill Single Yei Weaving116 - Navajo Twill Single Yei Weaving
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Navajo Single Twill Yei Weaving which measures approximately 17 by 21 inches. This rug has green, beige, brown, red, blue, black and grey colors. Co
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to xvdinpbs for (50.00 + 9.25BP) = 59.25
 
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Carved Wood Box from Pacific Rim117 - Carved Wood Box from Pacific Rim
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Carved Wood Box from Pacific Rim. The item measures 29 inches by 9 inches by 5 inches. There are carved faces and animal effigies. The box has a li
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Estimate : 60.00 - 180.00
Sold to bob1201 for (100.00 + 18.50BP) = 118.50
 
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Santa Domingo Thunderbird Necklace, New Mexico w/doc118 - Santa Domingo Thunderbird Necklace, New Mexico w/doc
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Santa Domingo Thunderbird Necklace from the Jack Baker Collection, Pictured in Hothem's book, Colored section, Page 314. This item also has an ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Sterling Silver and Turquoise Cross119 - Sterling Silver and Turquoise Cross
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Sterling Silver and Turquoise Cross. Necklace is 24 inches and ends in a 2 1/2 inch cross. Used Condition. Shipping $15.00
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Alabates Agate Basin Point, New Mexico w/documentation120 - Alabates Agate Basin Point, New Mexico w/documentation
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Arrowhead Frame and Ricker Mount with Buffalo Nickel. The point is an agate basin and measures approximately 3 by 1 inch and was found near Tucumcari
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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