Artifacts, Indian, Precolumbian & More

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Indian artifacts to include large collection of prehistoric and historic Native American Smoking Pipes, Bird Stones, Bannerstones, Axes, Celts, and Old World Axes. Southwestern Baskets to include Pima, Papago, Apache, Hopi and Navajo. A nice selection of Navajo Weavings to include German Town and Pictorials. Pottery includes Anasazi Bird Effigy, Acoma, Hopi, San-Ildefonso and more. Also have Plains Beadwork including war shirt, pipe bag, beaded bags, beaded dolls and more. Pre-Columbian items consist of stone figures, effigy pottery, weapons, adornment items and more. Northwest Coast items include dance rattles, horn carvings and the like. Edge weapons including a 100 year old U.S. Naval Presentation Sword, antique bayonets,daggers, bowie knives, middle eastern weapons and many antique Native American weapons.
Buyers Premium is 18.5%
Previews are by appointment only. The address listed above is a mailing address only. The auction site will be available to those in the local area who wish to attend in person. Arrangements will be made by appointment only to look at items
Buyer's Premium: 18.5

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Fringed Hide Jacket, Western Style.51 - Fringed Hide Jacket, Western Style.
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Fringed Hide Jacket, Western Style. Beige - Natural. 2 small bullet hole repairs. Sleeves 21 Long by 20 across back, by 31 length - Hyde Jacket with z
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Beaded Belt Nezperce.52 - Beaded Belt Nezperce.
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Beaded Belt Nezperce, 42 inches and approximately 2 1/4 wide, 1940's, Red, White, Blue leather fittings. Glass Beads. Shipping $15.00 Good con...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Ingraham Kitchen Gila Model Calendar Clock53 - Ingraham Kitchen Gila Model Calendar Clock
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Ingraham Kitchen Gila Model Calendar Clock
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace54 - Zuni Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
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Zuni Squash Blossom, Sterling Silver, This item is 24 inches and signed by Ray & Eva Wyaco. Turquoise Petipoint. Shipping $15.00 Excellent con...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Navajo Basket - Wedding Basket55 - Navajo Basket - Wedding Basket
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Navajo Basket, measuring about 14x3 inches from the 1930's. Faded condition, Shipping $18.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to 2473eg for (40.00 + 7.40BP) = 47.40
 
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Folsom Point56 - Folsom Point
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Authentic Folsom Point in frame. Frame is included. The Point is 1"x 1/2 inch wide. Restored condition Shipping $25.00
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Antique Spanish Spear57 - Antique Spanish Spear
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Antique Spanish Iron Spear from the 1600's. Some rust measures 12x1 1/2 inches. Shipping 18.00
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Oak Game Ball58 - Oak Game Ball
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Oak Game Ball that is 3 inches in diameter with lots of nicks and burn marks. This is from 19th century, San Diego County. Shipping $18.00
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Northwest Coast Horn Spoon59 - Northwest Coast Horn Spoon
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NorthWest Coast Horn Spoon measuring 12 x 3 1/2 inches. Condition is has nicks and damage on the back side. Shipping $18.00
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Eskimo Basket60 - Eskimo Basket
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Eskimo Basket measuring 6 x 3 1/2 inches, from 1940's. Good condition, Shipping $18.00
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Zia Canteen61 - Zia Canteen
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Zia Canteen measuring 5x5x3 inches has minor nicks. Shipping $15.00
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Italian Inlaid Wood Boxes62 - Italian Inlaid Wood Boxes
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Two Italian Inlaid Wood Boxes, from the 1920's measuring 8 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches and 4 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches. Condition Fair with some veneer missi...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Pre-Columbian Peruvian Effigy Pot Black63 - Pre-Columbian Peruvian Effigy Pot Black
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Pre-Columbian Peruvian Black Effigy Pot with shell inlaid eyes, measuring 6x6x5 inches. Condition has minor scratches.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Civil War Fife.64 - Civil War Fife.
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Civil War Fife, measuring about 17 1/2 by 2 inches, heavy patina. Shipping $18.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Catalinte Pipe and Stem65 - Catalinte Pipe and Stem
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Catalinte Pipe and Stem, measuring 19 by 5 inches Circa 1920, good condition. Shipping $18.00
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Islands Wooded Bait Box66 - Islands Wooded Bait Box
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Islands Wooden Bait Box with lid. The item measures 8x6 inches damaged condition eye holes on lid are fractured and missing from 1940's. Shipp...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Bone - Child's Breastplate67 - Bone - Child's Breastplate
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Bone - Child's Breastplate, circa 1900, measuring 18x6 inches, Good Condition. Shipping $25.00
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Navajo Hide Medicine Bag68 - Navajo Hide Medicine Bag
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Navajo Hide Medicine Bag with Concho, studs and belt. Measures 20x4 inches. Circa 1950. The strap is broken and mended. Shipping $20.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Pre-Columbian Mayan Face Stone69 - Pre-Columbian Mayan Face Stone
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Pre-Columbian Mayan Face Stone 9x6x2 inches. Weighs approximately 5 lbs. Has some staining and minor chips. Shipping $25.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Canopa - Stone Effigy- Very large70 - Canopa - Stone Effigy- Very large
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Canopa Stone Effigy, Spanish Colonial, measuring 7x7x3 inches. With nick on one ear. Shipping $25.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Three knives and one Iron Arrow Point71 - Three knives and one Iron Arrow Point
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The arrow point measures 3 1/2 x 1 inch and is from 1800's, the three knives are 10, 10 and 9 inches. All have heavy wear. Shipping $20.00.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Pima Wood War Club - Wood72 - Pima Wood War Club - Wood
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Pima Wood War Club measuring 17 x 2 1/2 inches. Heavy wear and nicks. Shipping $20.00
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Yei Navajo Weaving.73 - Yei Navajo Weaving.
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Yei Navajo Weaving Gallup throw type, measuring 17x26 inches. Item needs cleaning. Shipping $15.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to mswindler for (20.00 + 3.70BP) = 23.70
 
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Iroquois Wood Pipe, 180374 - Iroquois Wood Pipe, 1803
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Iroquois Wood pipe, dated 1803 measures 16x1 1/2 inches. The consignor reported a document was available; however, he has been unable to provide this
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Pre-Columbian Shell Figure75 - Pre-Columbian Shell Figure
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Pre-Columbian shell figure from Mexico measuring 1x3 inches. Good condition. Shipping $15.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Charcoal signed Tom Knapp Drawing76 - Charcoal signed Tom Knapp Drawing
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Tom Knapp - Charcoal drawing measuring 7x13 inches. Framed and signed by artist. Good Condition. Shipping $25.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Bowie Knife with Case77 - Bowie Knife with Case
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Bowie Knife with Case, Antler handle, believed to be English in origin, very minor rust, Circa 1880's. Shipping $15.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Pre-Columbian Canteen78 - Pre-Columbian Canteen
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Pre-Columbian canteen from Central America, measuring 11x8x6 inches. Nose damage and some nicks with dull paint, shipping $20.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Lidded Basket79 - Lidded Basket
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Lidded Basket, possibly South America or Native American which measures 14 x8 inches, design is faded, Circa 1900. Shipping $20.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Japanese Scroll - Durma80 - Japanese Scroll - Durma
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Japanese Scroll - Durma of a mans head Circa 1900 in good condition, signed and measures 6 feet by 1 1/2 feet. Condition Good, Shipping $20.00
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Large Japanese Scroll - Birds and Deer81 - Large Japanese Scroll - Birds and Deer
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Large Japanese Scroll depicting Birds and Deer, measuring 6 feet and 1 1/2 feet, Circa 1900, Good Condition. Shipping $20.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Japanese War Scroll. 100 years old.82 - Japanese War Scroll. 100 years old.
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Japanese War Scroll. 100 years old, depicts weapons, measuring 6 feet by 1 1/2 feet, Circa 1900. Good condition. Shipping $20.00
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Japanese Scroll with Tiger.83 - Japanese Scroll with Tiger.
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Japanese Antique Scroll depicts Tiger, measuring 6 by 1 1/2 feet. Good condition. Shipping $20.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Japanese Scroll with signature84 - Japanese Scroll with signature
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Japanese Scroll, signed by Cormorant, some damage at top, measures 6 by 1 1/2 feet. Circa 1920's. Shipping $20.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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New Guinea Wood Mask85 - New Guinea Wood Mask
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New Guinea Wood Mask with heavy patina, circa 1940's, some wear, measures 20x8x5 inches, Shipping $30.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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African - Kuba Wood Figure and Mask86 - African - Kuba Wood Figure and Mask
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African - Kuba Wood Figure and Mask. Figure measures 21 by 5 inches and Mask is 8 by 5 inches. In used condition. Circa1930's Shipping $20.00.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Strong Box87 - Strong Box
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Early Spanish Strong Box, measures 12 by 8 by 8 inches. Lock broken, some rust. Circa 1700's. Shipping $25.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to grawtown for (100.00 + 18.50BP) = 118.50
 
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Francisco Toledo - Watercolor, 1980.88 - Francisco Toledo - Watercolor, 1980.
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Francisco Toledo - Watercolor, measures 12 by 10 inches, Circa 1980's. Erotic subject matter, no frame. Shipping 20.00, Good condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Carl Appel Painting89 - Carl Appel Painting
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Carl Appel Signed Painting, measures 14 by 10 inches Circa 1977. Shipping 20.00
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Tamayo Pen and Ink Painting, 1930.90 - Tamayo Pen and Ink Painting, 1930.
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1930's Pen and Ink Drawing by Tamayo, Circa 1930's. Pre-Columbian subject. Picture measures 8 1/2 by 11 inches. Shipping 20.00
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Two Wood Masks -91 - Two Wood Masks -
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Two Wood Masks. Mexican Mask painted with hair, measures 7 by 8 inches. Circa 1920's. African Mask measures 11 by 8 inches. Circa 1930's. S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to jimbeazell for (40.00 + 7.40BP) = 47.40
 
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Pre-Columbian Human Figure92 - Pre-Columbian Human Figure
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Pre-Columbian Human Figure. South American, measures 7 by 5 by 5 inches. Shipping $18.00 Good condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Pima Basket and San Juan Pot93 - Pima Basket and San Juan Pot
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Pima Basket and San Juan Pot. Basket measures 8 by 6 by 3 inches, Circa 1940's. Pot measures 5 by 4 inches, Circa 1960's. Shipping $20.00.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Three Northwest Coast Items. Horn Bracelet, Horn Carving and Wood Pendant.94 - Three Northwest Coast Items. Horn Bracelet, Horn Carving and Wood Pendant.
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Three Northwest Coast Items. Horn Bracelet measures 3 inches. Horn carving measures 5 inches and Wood Pendant measures 2 inches. All in good conditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Cherokee Human Effigy Pipe95 - Cherokee Human Effigy Pipe
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Cherokee Human Effigy Pipe, measures 5 inches by 2 1/2 inches. Circa Early 20th Century. Some scratches. Shipping $18.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Seven items Sterling Indian Jewelry96 - Seven items Sterling Indian Jewelry
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Seven items Sterling Indian Jewelry: Two pair earrings, three sterling rings, two coin buttons and one marcasite pin, Circa Early Twentieth Century.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Pueblo Bear Pipe97 - Pueblo Bear Pipe
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Pueblo Bear Pipe, measures 4 1/2 by 3 by 2 inches, New Mexico. Circa Early Twentieth Century. Good Condition. Shipping $18.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Canadian  Beaded Indian Doll98 - Canadian Beaded Indian Doll
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Canadian Beaded Indian Doll, measures 15 by 6 inches, leather moccasins. Circa 1950. Good Condition. Shipping 18.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Seminole  Moccasins, Tiny Axe99 - Seminole Moccasins, Tiny Axe
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Two Items: One pair Seminole Moccasins, measures 3 by 8 inches beaded deerskin , good condition. Tiny Axe measures 1 by 2 inches with nick on one fa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to jjhall8zwb for (20.00 + 3.70BP) = 23.70
 
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Plains Beaded Doll Outfit100 - Plains Beaded Doll Outfit
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Plains Beaded Doll Outfit. Clothing for a plains doll, including beaded War Shirt, Tiny Shield, beaded deer hide moccasins and beaded leggings, measu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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