American Indian Art and Artifacts

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Indian Artifacts to include items from the original collectors. Also included in this auction are prehistoric stone artifacts, prehistoric and historic pottery, Indian Bead Work, Kachinas, Native American Jewelry, Baskets and Navajo Weavings. Plus other collectible items too numerous to mention.
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.
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Beaded Knife Sheathe w/2 Knives101 - Beaded Knife Sheathe w/2 Knives
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Beaded Knife Sheathe w/2 knives. 5 in x 12 in. Of the Sioux Tribe. Condition: Good. Shipping: $18.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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8" x 12" Frame of Chumash Artifacts102 - 8" x 12" Frame of Chumash Artifacts
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8" x 12" Frame of Chumash Artifacts from Santa Maria, CA. 49 artifacts ranging from .5" to 1.5". Condition: As Found. Shipping: ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Pima Basket103 - Pima Basket
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Pima Basket. 4 in x 13 in. Circa 1890. Condition: Some Wear. Shipping: $18.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (280.00) = 280.00
 
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Paint or Medicine Mortar & Pestal104 - Paint or Medicine Mortar & Pestal
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Paint or Medicine Mortar & Pestal. 4.5" x 4.5". Condition: As Found (Very Good). Shipping: $25
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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2 Books on California Indians105 - 2 Books on California Indians
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2 Books on California Indians. Pair includes Indians of California by James J. Rawls and the Handbook of the Indians of California by A. L. Kroeber wi
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Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Sword and Scabbard106 - Sword and Scabbard
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Item is made in China and has a stainless steel blade with fancy jeweled handle and fancy jeweled scabbard. Item has a panther effigy on each side of
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Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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7 Discoidal Game Stones107 - 7 Discoidal Game Stones
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7 Discoidal Game Stones. Chumash. Found in Santa Maria, CA. General size of stones is 1 in x 2 in. Condition: As found. Shipping: $20
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Santa Domingo  Effigy Necklace108 - Santa Domingo Effigy Necklace
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Santa Domingo Necklace with birds, bears, ducks carved from jet, turquoise, and coral. Main color is black. Very fine heishi beads. Item is 16 inch
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Laguna bowl109 - Laguna bowl
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Laguna bowl. 4 in x 8 in. Circa 1940. Condition: Good. Shipping: $18.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Mexican Weaving110 - Mexican Weaving
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Mexican Weaving. 44 in x 79 in. Worn condition. Circa 1950s. Shipping: $18.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Mexican Weaving111 - Mexican Weaving
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Mexican Weaving. 56 in x 75 in. Circa 1950. Condition: Unused. Shipping: $24.
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
 
 
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8" x 12" Frame of Arizona Artifacts112 - 8" x 12" Frame of Arizona Artifacts
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8" x 12" Frame of Arizona Artifacts from Apache County including double bird effigy, turquoise pendant & 26 other points. Condition: A...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Pima Basket113 - Pima Basket
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Pima Basket. 7 in x 8 in. Circa 1920. Condition: Good. Shipping: $18.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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3/4 Grooved Axe114 - 3/4 Grooved Axe
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3/4 Grooved Axe. 6" x 4". From Apache County, Arizona. Condition: Large use chips. Shipping: $20
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Pair of Apache Dolls115 - Pair of Apache Dolls
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Pair of Apache Dolls. Item is one solid piece measuring 12" x 10" x 15". Condition: Dusty. Shipping: $25
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to bob1201 for (110.00 + 20.35BP) = 130.35
 
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Ohio Birdstone116 - Ohio Birdstone
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Ohio Birdstone. Made of hardstone porphyry of the 1st century. Measures 3" x 1.75" x 1". Condition: Head has been broken and glued. S...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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5 Game Stones117 - 5 Game Stones
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5 Game Stones. 1 in to 2 inches in size (various). Precolumbian. Chumash tribe. Condition: As found. Shipping: $20.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Zuni Peti Point Turquoise Cuff Bracelet118 - Zuni Peti Point Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
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Zuni Turquoise and sterling cuff bracelet. The opening is approximately 1 1/2 inch, the center measures 3 by 3 inches. It is about 7 inches in dieam
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to xvdinpbs for (120.00 + 22.20BP) = 142.20
 
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Zuni Bowl119 - Zuni Bowl
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Zuni Bowl. 3 in x 5 in. Circa 1930. Condition: Some Wear. Shipping: $20.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to rrich for (60.00 + 11.10BP) = 71.10
 
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Large Old Navajo Weaving w/Crosses120 - Large Old Navajo Weaving w/Crosses
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Large Old Navajo Weaving w/Crosses. 44 in x 86 in. Circa 1920. Condition: Severe Damage in need of restoration. Shipping: $40
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Oil Painting on Hide121 - Oil Painting on Hide
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Oil Painting on Hide. 14 in x 14 in. Circa 1940. Condition: Good. Shipping: $18.
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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10" x 12" Frame of Flint Points122 - 10" x 12" Frame of Flint Points
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10" x 12" Frame of Flint Points from White County, Illinois, USA. Sizes ranging from 1" to 5". Condition: As Found (Very Good). ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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5 Crystal Balls123 - 5 Crystal Balls
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5 Crystal Balls. 1 in to 4 in. in diamater. Modern. Condition: Good. Shipping: $25.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Arrow Shaft Straightener124 - Arrow Shaft Straightener
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Arrow Shaft Straightener. 3.5" x 2.5". From Apache County, Arizona. Condition: As Found. Shipping: $15.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Plains Pipe w/Twisted Stem125 - Plains Pipe w/Twisted Stem
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Plains Pipe w/Twisted Stem is 28" long x 4". Condition: Very Good. Shipping: $25.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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African Wood Mask126 - African Wood Mask
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African Wood Mask. Circa 1940s. Size approx. 12" x 40". Made in Senegal. Condition: Good. Shipping: $30.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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7 Game & Charm Stones127 - 7 Game & Charm Stones
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7 Game & Charm Stones. Chumash Tribe. Precolumbian. 2 in to 4 in each. Condition: As found. Shipping: $20.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Bangle Sterling Silver Bracelet128 - Bangle Sterling Silver Bracelet
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Hinged Sterling Silver Bracelet with Safety Chain. Item was made in Mexico and signed Mora also stamped .925. The bracelet weighs 59.4 greams. It i
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Hopi Wedding Pot129 - Hopi Wedding Pot
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Hopi Wedding Pot. 7 in x 12.5 in. Circa 1950. Condition: Very Good. Shipping: $30.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Navajo Weaving130 - Navajo Weaving
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Navajo Weaving. Circa 1940. 46 in x 74 in. Condition: Good. Shipping: $30
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Navajo Weaving131 - Navajo Weaving
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Navajo Weaving. 16 in x 40 in. Circa 1950. Condition: Worn w/some fading. Shipping: $14.
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Estimate : 30.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Frame of 25 Chumash Artifacts132 - Frame of 25 Chumash Artifacts
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Frame of 25 Chumash Artifacts from Santa Maria, CA including beads, arrow points & antique tar balls used to secure arrowheads. Condition: As Fo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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16 Marbles133 - 16 Marbles
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16 Marbles from .5 in to 2 in. Age: Antique to Modern. Condition: Good. Shipping: $18.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Paint or Medicine Mortar & Pestal134 - Paint or Medicine Mortar & Pestal
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Paint or Medicine Mortar & Pestal. From Apache County, Arizona. 5" x 6". Condition: As Found (Good). Shipping: $20.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Collection of 4 Eskimo Items135 - Collection of 4 Eskimo Items
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Collection of 4 Eskimo Items. Collection includes a knife, harpoon head and fishhook. Made of bone. Sizes range from 4.5" to 8". Condition...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Navajo Rug136 - Navajo Rug
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Navajo Rug. 26.5" x 42.5". Rug depicts 2 figures and arrows. Colors include gray, black, turquiose, brown and white. Condition: Good w/som...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Mortal & Pestal137 - Mortal & Pestal
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Mortal & Pestal. Chumash Tribe. Precolumbian. 6 in x 2 in. Condition: As found. From Santa Maria, CA. Shipping: $25.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Turquoise Sterling Silver Pendant138 - Turquoise Sterling Silver Pendant
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Navajo Turquoise Pendant, with eight strands of very fine heishi jet black fine beads measuring 8 1/2 inches including pendant. Item is signed Lee Ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10.00 - 40.00
Sold to xabiawengen for (70.00 + 12.95BP) = 82.95
 
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San Juan Carved Olla139 - San Juan Carved Olla
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San Juan Carved Olla. 5 in x 6 in. Condition: Has significant water damage. Shipping: $18.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Fine Navajo Weaving140 - Fine Navajo Weaving
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Fine Navajo Weaving. Circa 1930. "H" is used in the design. 40 in x 57 in. Condition: Some damage and wear. Shipping: $30.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Beaded Knive Sheathe w/2 Knives141 - Beaded Knive Sheathe w/2 Knives
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Beaded Knive Sheathe w/2 Knives. Sioux Tribe. Circa 1940s. Condition: Worn. Shipping: $18.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Frame of Arizona Artifacts142 - Frame of Arizona Artifacts
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Frame of Arizona Artifacts from Apache County including a buffalo effigy, a flint fishhook & 35 other artifacts ranging from 1/2" to 2.5&qu...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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2 Stone Plummets143 - 2 Stone Plummets
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2 Stone Plummets found in Ramona (San Diego County, CA). .5 in x 3 in. Prehistoric. Condition: As Found. Shipping: $18.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to thecowboy789 for (70.00 + 12.95BP) = 82.95
 
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Large Paint or Medicine Mortar & Pestal144 - Large Paint or Medicine Mortar & Pestal
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Large Paint or Medicine Mortar & Pestal. From Apache County, Arizona. 8" x 6". Pestal is 5". Condition: Good. Shipping: $40
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Kachina Doll (Hopi) w/Stand145 - Kachina Doll (Hopi) w/Stand
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Kachina Doll (Hopi) w/Stand. Item measures 9" x 3.5". Made circa 1940s. Condition: Good. Shipping: $14.
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Frame of Arizona Beads146 - Frame of Arizona Beads
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Frame of Arizona Beads from Apache County, Arizona, USA. 8.5" x 12" frame of prehistoric beads. Condition: As found. Shipping: $12.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Mortal & Pestle147 - Mortal & Pestle
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Mortal & Pestle. Chumash Tribe. Prehistoric. 7 in x 5 in. Condition: Some dings & damage. From Santa Maria, CA. Shipping: $25.
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Turquoise and Silver matching Naja necklace and Bracelet148 - Turquoise and Silver matching Naja necklace and Bracelet
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Large Turquoise necklace, measuring 16 inches long with intricate leave design from old estate. The turquoise cabs are set on identical silver pieces
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Small Local Pot149 - Small Local Pot
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Small local pot. 3 in x 4 in. Found near Lake Jennings (San Diego County, CA, USA). Early historic. Shipping: $15.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Fancy Navajo Weaving150 - Fancy Navajo Weaving
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Fancy Navajo Weaving. 51 in x 57 in. Circa 1940. Condition: Needs some repair. Shipping: $30.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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