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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Mezcala Figurine  Pre-Columbian41 - Mezcala Figurine Pre-Columbian
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Pre-Columbian Mezcala Figurine measuring 13 inches tall by 4 inches. Item is Mother with Child. From Guerrero Mexico and worth from 1000 to 3000. Co
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Estimate : 100.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 240.00
 
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Chipped Axe, New Mexico w/documentation42 - Chipped Axe, New Mexico w/documentation
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Chipped Axe from ex Baker Collection and is featured on page 63 of Hothem's Book. This item was found in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Condition is g...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Penobscot Basket43 - Penobscot Basket
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Penobscot Basket from Maine, Circa 1950, Condition is minor damage - five curls are broken. Shipping $15.00. Measures 6 x 6 inches. Shipping and h
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Estimate : 30.00 - 90.00
Sold to thehistory.. for 35.55
 
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Large Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet with Turquoise Cabochon44 - Large Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet with Turquoise Cabochon
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Large Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet with Turquoise Cabochon signed by JM. This bracelet has a 1 58 inch opening, it is 2 1/2 inches wide and weighs 1
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Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
 
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Acoma Olla45 - Acoma Olla
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Acoma Olla, measuring 6 by 5 inches with three colors and on the bottom and is signed made by "Roselie". Condition is good with minor wea...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 300.00
Sold to xvdinpbs for 47.40
 
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Navajo Yei Weaving46 - Navajo Yei Weaving
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Navajo Yei Single Figure weaving, from 1940's and measures 20 x 37 inches. Rug has serious stains throughout. The rug is made with green, brow...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to dennisndm for 130.35
 
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Man's Buckskin War Shirt and legging and bag and Bone and Glass Bead Necklace47 - Man's Buckskin War Shirt and legging and bag and Bone and Glass Bead Necklace
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Man's Buckskin war shirt and leggings with bag and bone and glass bead necklace. The war shirt is 20 inches across the shoulders and 40 inches ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to clop for 148.13
 
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Catlinite Pipe and Stem48 - Catlinite Pipe and Stem
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Catlinite Pipe and Stem measuring 25 inches by 3 1/2 inches. The bowl has lead inlay as well as bead work and deer hide fringe on stem. This pipe co
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to tribalfolks for 237.00
 
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10 Sterling Items49 - 10 Sterling Items
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10 Sterling Items to include turquoise circle pin, cross reversible coral and turquoise, Cardinal mother of pearl, owl pin and other items. Used Cond
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Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
Sold to creektrader for 130.35
 
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Arrowhead Frame50 - Arrowhead Frame
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Arrowhead Frame including Riker Mount and Buffalo Nickel with 24 agate bird points which found in San Dia Park, New Mexico by previous owner. They me
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Estimate : 100.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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