American Indian Art and Antiques

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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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California Artifact Collection21 - California Artifact Collection
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California Artifact Collection, Consisting of 5 steatite plummets and 2 steatite arrow shaft straighteners. Condition as found. Items measure from 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Groove Axe Hohokam, New Mexico w/documentation22 - Groove Axe Hohokam, New Mexico w/documentation
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Three Quarter Groove Axe measuring 6 x 3 inches from ex Baker collection. Featured on page 104 of Hothem's Book. One small defect near pole. ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Papago Lidded Basket23 - Papago Lidded Basket
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Papago Lidded Basket measuring 6 x 11 inches. Condition is very good. Circa 1950. Shipping $20.00
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Beaded Turquoise and Shell Necklace24 - Beaded Turquoise and Shell Necklace
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Double Strand Beaded Turquoise and Shell Heishi Necklace- 25 inches, New Mexico. Shipping $15.00
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Estimate : 30.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Pre Columbian Effigy Pot25 - Pre Columbian Effigy Pot
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Pre Columbian Effigy Pot from Ecuador. Item has with six effigies and measures 6 x 8 x 3 inches. Condition is good with minor rim chips. Shipping a
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Estimate : 80.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Navajo Weaving26 - Navajo Weaving
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Navajo Weaving, Circa 1920. Rug is red, white, brown and tan and has what appears to be 1924 woven into the rug. There is fading, staining and some
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to xvdinpbs for (150.00 + 27.75BP) = 177.75
 
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Needle Point Framed Navajo, Hopi and Zuni Items27 - Needle Point Framed Navajo, Hopi and Zuni Items
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Needle Point Framed Picture depicting Navajo, Hopi and Zia Items. Measurements with frame is 18 x 22 inches. Very colorful. Frame has some minor di
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Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Stone Pipe, New Mexico w/documenation28 - Stone Pipe, New Mexico w/documenation
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Stone Pipe from Jack Baker Collection and Pictured on Page 343 Hothem's Book. This is an early prehistoric clay pipe found near Alcade New Mexi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Sterling Silver Bolo Tie29 - Sterling Silver Bolo Tie
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Sterling Silver Bolo Tie with bear claw design and turquoise fetish is shape of bear. The tie portion is lavender cord. Condition used. Heavy Patin
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Estimate : 30.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Obsidian Arrowheads, New Mexico w/documentation30 - Obsidian Arrowheads, New Mexico w/documentation
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Arrowhead Frame including riker Mount and Buffalo Nickel. The frame has 8 obsidian bird points found in El Rito Mountains by previous owner. They me
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Collection of California Artifact Collection31 - Collection of California Artifact Collection
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Collection of California Artifact Collection, consisting of one game stone and four arrow shaft straighteners. Game stone is 3 inches and arrow shaft
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Estimate : 50.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Grooved Maul, New Mexico w/documentation32 - Grooved Maul, New Mexico w/documentation
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Grooved Maul from ex Baker Collection. This item measures 5 3/4 by 3 1/2 inches. Featured in Hothem's book on page 131. Condition is good. S...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Tribal Basket33 - Tribal Basket
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Tribal Basket, Possibly African, measuring 14 x 4 inches. Condition is Very Good. Shipping $20.00
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Estimate : 30.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Santa Domingo Thunderbird Necklace34 - Santa Domingo Thunderbird Necklace
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Santa Domingo Thunderbird Necklace. Necklace has inlaid turquoise, coral, jet and mother of pearl. The item measures 15 inches, with the thunderbird
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Santa Clara Pot35 - Santa Clara Pot
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Santa Clara Black Pot, measuring 6 x 5 inches and is signed by Ann Taliman. Item is in good condition. This item is also known as a melon pot. Ship
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Estimate : 75.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Weaving36 - Navajo Weaving
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Navajo Weaving, 1930's Chrystal measuring approximately 42 by 71 inches. The rug is red, beige, brown and tan and it shows some wear, has some ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (320.00) = 320.00
 
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Cuba Memorabilia Machete and Gird Rattle37 - Cuba Memorabilia Machete and Gird Rattle
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Cuban Machete and Gird Rattle. The Rattle states Cuba 1930, Welcome U.S.N. The Machete is steel and wood with "Cuba on the Handle and Cuba on...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Two European Clay Trade Pipes, New Mexico w/docs38 - Two European Clay Trade Pipes, New Mexico w/docs
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European trade clay pipes from ex Baker Collection. The smaller pipe is 1 3/4 by 1 3/4 inches and the other pipe measures 5 1/2 by 2 inches. The sma
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Eight Bolo Ties39 - Eight Bolo Ties
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Eight Bolo Ties Good condition, but not sterling. There is horse head, eagle, amethyst, arrow heads, etc., Potluck choice. All used Shipping $18.00
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Agate Bird Points, New Mexico w/documentation40 - Agate Bird Points, New Mexico w/documentation
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Arrowhead Frame including Riker Mount and Buffalo Nickel. The frame has 18 agate bird points and were found in the San Jose Region of New Mexico by p
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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