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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Frame New Mexico Artifacts201 - Frame New Mexico Artifacts
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New Mexico Artifacts, including 12 by 2 inches Celt a four inch spearhead and a 2 1/2 inch spear head and approximately 50 other artifacts. Condition
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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California Pipes202 - California Pipes
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Two California Pipes including a 4 1/2 inch fish pipe and two inch turtle pipe. Condition good. Shipping and handling $15.00.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Jadeite Olmec Pre-Columbian Mask203 - Jadeite Olmec Pre-Columbian Mask
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Jadeite Olmec Pre-Columbian Mask from Vera Cruz, Mexico. This is a transformation style mask. Good condition and very finely made. Shipping $25.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Large Fragment of Pre-historic Fossil Turtle.204 - Large Fragment of Pre-historic Fossil Turtle.
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Large Fragment of Pre-historic Fossil Turtle. This item measures 10 by 6 by 4 inches. This was found in Wyoming. This item is extremely heavy. Shi
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Estimate : 90.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Meteorite Bookends205 - Meteorite Bookends
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Pair of Meteorite Polished and matching Bookends which measure approximately 3 by 3 by 1 1/2 inches. Shipping $20.00. Condition is good with varnish
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Sterling Silver Reversible Cross206 - Sterling Silver Reversible Cross
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Sterling Silver reversible cross. This cross has turquoise on one side and mother of pearl on the other side. The cross measures 1 7/8 inches by 1 1
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Missouri Clovis207 - Missouri Clovis
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Missouri Clovis Measuring 5 1/2 inches. This item is two inches wide. Condition good. Shipping to include riker mount. Shipping and handling $15.0
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Yei Two Figure Rug208 - Yei Two Figure Rug
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Yei Two Figure Rug, measuring 27 x 42 inches, condition good with slight staining and minimal thread breakage. Shipping $15.00 Circa 1950
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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1890's Beaded Moccasins and Matching Beaded Bag209 - 1890's Beaded Moccasins and Matching Beaded Bag
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Beaded Moccasins and Matching Bag (very similar bag), from Iowa, Circa 1890. The fully beaded moccasins have the smallest of beads with an intricate
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Estimate : 230.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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1890's Quilled and Beaded Pipe Bag210 - 1890's Quilled and Beaded Pipe Bag
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1890's Quilled and Beaded Pipe Bag measuring 41 by 7 1/2 inches. The fine beading on this classic pipe bag one side has four intricate birds on...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to gourmet for (1,100.00 + 203.50BP) = 1,303.50
 
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Mescala Figure211 - Mescala Figure
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Mescala Figure from Guerrero, Mexico, Pre-Columbian, Approximately 3000 years old made of Balsalt. Shipping $25.00. Item measures 9 by 6 by 3 inches
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Mescala Bowl212 - Mescala Bowl
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Mescala Bowl with two human figures inside. This item measures 9x10x4 inches. The item is pre-Columbian and is approximatley 3,000 years old. This
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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