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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Trade Knife and Rattle from Buffalo Bill Collection101 - Trade Knife and Rattle from Buffalo Bill Collection
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Trade Knife measures 10 by 1 inch. Rattle has rawhide and deer hide and measures 15 by 4 inches wide. Circa 1900's from Buffalo Bill Collectio...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Two Beaded Bags - Woodland102 - Two Beaded Bags - Woodland
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Two Items: Beaded Bags Woodland, one measures 11 by 7 inches and one measures 8 by 6 inches. Circa 1920's. Worn condition, minor bead loss. S...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Deer hide Blackfoot Bag103 - Deer hide Blackfoot Bag
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Deer hide Blackfoot Bag, measures 5 inches by 4 inches, beaded on both sides of bag, some fringe loss. Circa 1880's. Shipping $18.00
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Pueblo Pottery Shoe, Zuni Beaded Doll, and Hopi Kachina Doll.104 - Pueblo Pottery Shoe, Zuni Beaded Doll, and Hopi Kachina Doll.
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Pueblo Pottery Shoe, Zuni beaded doll and Hopi Kachina doll. Shoe measures 2 1/2 inches. Beaded Doll measures 8 inches and Kachina doll measures 6 in
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Sioux Pipe - Bag105 - Sioux Pipe - Bag
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Sioux Pipe Bag, measures 26 by 8 inches. Bag beaded on both sides, decorated with red and yellow ochre. Circa 1890's. Good Condition with some...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (360.00) = 360.00
 
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Three Items: Beaded Miniature Pillow, Plateau Child's Cradle Board and a Dress106 - Three Items: Beaded Miniature Pillow, Plateau Child's Cradle Board and a Dress
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Three Items: Beaded miniature pillow, Plateau Child's Beaded Cradle Board and one Native American Dress. Miniature pillow measures 3 by 3 inches...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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One Jicarilla Basket and One Navajo Wedding Basket107 - One Jicarilla Basket and One Navajo Wedding Basket
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Jicarilla Basket, measures 9 inches by 7 inches. Navajo Wedding Basket, measures 12 inches round by 2 inches high. Circa 1940's. Good conditio...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Northwest Coast Rattle108 - Northwest Coast Rattle
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One Northwest Coast Rattle, measures 12 inches by 3 inches by 3 inches, painted cedar with abalone inlay, in good condition. Circa 2004. Shipping 25.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Pre-Columbian Stone Figurine109 - Pre-Columbian Stone Figurine
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Pre-Columbian Stone Figurine, Mixtec Culture, measures 7 by 3 by 3 inches, fair condition with damage on mouth. Circa 1000 AD. Shipping $18.00
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Costa Rica Stone Figure110 - Costa Rica Stone Figure
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Costa Rica Stone Figure, measures 6 inches by 4 inches by 2 inches. In good condition. Circa 1500 AD. Shipping ???
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Steatite Neolithic Tablet111 - Steatite Neolithic Tablet
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Steatite Neolithic Tablet, measures 6 inches round and 1/4 inch tall, has some edge damage. Circa 2000 BC. Shipping $18.00
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Cherokee Human Effigy Pipe112 - Cherokee Human Effigy Pipe
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Cherokee Human Effigy Pipe, measures 8 by 2 by 2 inches. Some scratches. Circa Early Twentieth Century. Shipping $18.00
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Two Prehistoric Missouri  Pipes113 - Two Prehistoric Missouri Pipes
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Two Prehistoric Missouri Pipes, one measures 3 by 2 inches and one measures 2 by 2 inches. Condition worn. Circa 2000 AD. Shipping $18.00
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Nine Southwest Photos and One Large Black Navajo Ring114 - Nine Southwest Photos and One Large Black Navajo Ring
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Ten items consisting of Nine Southwest photos, photos measure 4 by 6 inches, Circa 1930's. One large Black Navajo sterling silver with black a...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Group of Vintage Vantellingen Salt & Pepper Shakers115 - Group of Vintage Vantellingen Salt & Pepper Shakers
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Three sets of Vintage Hugging Salt & Pepper Shakers from the 1950’s. Included in this lot are Hugging Bunnies Green, with corks, Hugging Bears,...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (5.00) = 5.00
 
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Black Americana Salt & Pepper Sets116 - Black Americana Salt & Pepper Sets
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Group of three sets of vintage Black Americana Salt and Pepper Sets. Two sets are porcelain of mammy and pappy, the other set is wooden Island people
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring117 - Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring
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Beautiful Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring. Has engraved work separating the two Stones. Shipping $15.00. Condition Good
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Sterling Silver Bracelet with Petipoint Turquoise, Signed by Cal Erstace118 - Sterling Silver Bracelet with Petipoint Turquoise, Signed by Cal Erstace
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Sterling Silver Bracelet with Petitpoint Turquoise. Bracelet is about 3/4 inches wide, one small stone is missing. Opening 3/4 inches. Inside measu
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Necklace - Turquoise and wood necklace.  Sterling silver clasp119 - Necklace - Turquoise and wood necklace. Sterling silver clasp
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Necklace Turquoise and wood bead necklace with Sterling Clasp. Shipping $15.00. 20 inches in length, condition is good
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Papago Basket120 - Papago Basket
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Papago Basket Circa 1950, Measures approximately 7x5 inches, good condition. Shipping $15.00
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Papago Basket121 - Papago Basket
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Papago Basket Circa 1950, Measures approximately 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches, Some Stitch loss, wear on the bottom. The Basket says, "Indian Basket&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to lottaburger for (40.00 + 7.40BP) = 47.40
 
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Papago Basket122 - Papago Basket
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Papago Basket Circa 1950, This basket measures 11x 5 inches. The basket has four men on horses Significant stitch loss on the rim. Shipping $15.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Navajo Weaving123 - Navajo Weaving
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Navajo Weaving, measuring 7x5 inches. Circa 1960, good condition, Shipping $12.00
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Pictorial Navajo Weaving, signed by artist Yazzi124 - Pictorial Navajo Weaving, signed by artist Yazzi
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Pictorial Navajo Weaving which measures 12x18 inches, Signed by Artist Cherise Yazzi, Shipping $18.00
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Navajo Weaving, German Town125 - Navajo Weaving, German Town
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Navajo Weaving, measuring 18 by 19 inches without fringe. There are no holes. Circa 1940. This is a German Town. Good condition, Shipping $18.00
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to lottaburger for (110.00 + 20.35BP) = 130.35
 
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Pueblo Pot, Zia Olla126 - Pueblo Pot, Zia Olla
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Zia Olla, Circa 1950, measuring 3x3 inches. This item is signed on the bottom with E.S. Very Good Condition Shipping $15.00
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Pueblo Pot127 - Pueblo Pot
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Pueblo Pot, Santo Domingo, Olla, Circa 1950, measuring 1 by 1 1/2 inches. Has water damage , piece broken from rim. This item is signed by Robert Ten
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Pueblo Pot, Zia Canteen Signed.128 - Pueblo Pot, Zia Canteen Signed.
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Zia Canteen, signed by C.J. Shoje Circa 1950, measuring by ??? inches. Has minor nicks. Shipping $20.00
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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English Bayonet129 - English Bayonet
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English Bayonet, measuring 27 by 3 inches, some rust. Circa 1790. Shipping $18.00
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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19th Century  European Bayonet130 - 19th Century European Bayonet
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19th Century European Bayonet, has brass handle and socket, has minor nicks and rust. Shipping $22.00.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (440.00) = 440.00
 
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Short Sword, Stainless Steel Blade from Pakistan131 - Short Sword, Stainless Steel Blade from Pakistan
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Short Sword Stainless Steel Blade, wood handle with Brass Knuckle Guard, from Pakistan, measuring 28 by 4 inches. Circa 1980 . Shipping $22.00
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Estimate : 30.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Granite Stone Bird132 - Granite Stone Bird
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Granite Popeyed Bird stone from Indiana, measuring 4"x2" has certificate of authenticity by Frank Pressure, very good condition, Shipping ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Catalite Stone Pipe133 - Catalite Stone Pipe
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Catalite Stone Pipe, has Buffalo head engraved on two sides and bows and arrows on two sides, measures 2 by 4 inches. Early Twentieth Century, has nic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to johnnykjr for (30.00 + 5.55BP) = 35.55
 
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Steatite Pipe Bowl134 - Steatite Pipe Bowl
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Steatite Pipe Bowl from Minnesota. Early Nineteenth Century, measures 2 by 4 inches. Has tiny scratches from being in the ground. Shipping $14.00
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Beaded War Shirt135 - Beaded War Shirt
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Beaded War Shirt, measurements are a 56 inch sleeve, cuff to cuff, 35 inch top to bottom and shoulder 22 inches, multiple stains, mild mildew and fa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to hughie for (800.00 + 148.00BP) = 948.00
 
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Sioux Beaded Bag136 - Sioux Beaded Bag
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Sioux Beaded Deerskin Bag with glass beads and tin cones , measures 3 by 4 inches, Circa 1940. Very good condition, no bead loss. Shipping $14.00
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Beaded Mojave Yoke137 - Beaded Mojave Yoke
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Beaded Mojave Yoke, measures 13 by 19 inches, frame not included. Circa 1930. Shipping $15.00
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Hopi Child's Kachina138 - Hopi Child's Kachina
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Hopi Child's Kachina painted cotton wood, measures 8 by 2 1/2 inches, Circa 1950. Some paint fading, feather loss on top of head. Shipping $18.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Zuni Kachina139 - Zuni Kachina
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Zuni Antler Kachina with missing nose. Appears to have had other Kachinas. Circa 1920. Has horn eyes damaged. Shipping $18.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Doll140 - Navajo Doll
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Navajo Doll, measures 10 by 9 inches, with Blue Velvet top, necklace, earring, fancy underwear. Condition good. Shipping $18.00
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Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Cochiti Wood Drum141 - Cochiti Wood Drum
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Cochiti Wood Drum from New Mexico, measures 11 by 11 inches, Circa 1950. Has some stains from usage. Shipping $22.00
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Men's Cowboy Boots142 - Men's Cowboy Boots
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Men's Amazonas Lizard with zippers, boots size 10, worn have zippers. Shipping $22.00
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Three Ceramic Pre-Columbian Pieces143 - Three Ceramic Pre-Columbian Pieces
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Three Pre-Columbian pieces consisting of whistle, alligator and human head of old person, 1 to 3 inches in size. Condition old, whistle missing head.
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Estimate : 20.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pre-Columbian Stone Figure144 - Pre-Columbian Stone Figure
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Pre-Columbian stone figure Teoticuan, measures 4 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches, has numerous chips, head has been broken and reattached. Shipping $18.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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California Prehistoric Stone Pestle145 - California Prehistoric Stone Pestle
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California Prehistoric Pestle, significant wear, measures 10 x 3 inches. Shipping $18.00
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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California Stone Pestle146 - California Stone Pestle
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Prehistoric California Pestle 8"x3" Prehistoric, Condition signs of wear. Shipping 18.00
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Hopi Wicker Basket147 - Hopi Wicker Basket
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Hopi Wicker Basket, Circa 1940, Measures 10x1 inch, minor whipping loss. Shipping $20.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Hopi Wicker Basket148 - Hopi Wicker Basket
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Hopi Wicker Basket, Circa 1940, Measures 9x1 inch, Good Condition. Shipping $20.00
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Hopi Wicker Basket149 - Hopi Wicker Basket
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Hopi Wicker Basket, Circa 1940, measuring 9 1/2 x 1 inch, Some fading, Good condition. Shipping $20.00
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Mezcala Pre-Columbian150 - Mezcala Pre-Columbian
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Pre-Columbian Mezcala from Guerrero Mexico, spike on head, 13 1/2 x 3 inches, good condition. Shipping $22.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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