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Holabird Western Americana Collections
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"Fred Holabird's Grand Finale": Mining, Americana, & Numismatics Live Auction (2025 October)
"Fred Holabird's Grand Finale": Mining, Americana, & Numismatics Live Auction (2025 October)
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Auction Location
3555 Airway Drive Suite 308
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Reno
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Nevada
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89511
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United States
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Day 1, October 31st, 2025 (Lots 1000-1632)
Stocks & Bonds (Lots 1000-1632)
Mining feat. McDonald Collection (1000-1526)
Railroad (1527-1580)
Misc. Categories incl. Banking, Government, Express (1581-1632)
Day 2, November 1st, 2025 (Lots 2000-2575)
Art feat. Dan Muller Western Collection (Lots 2000-2040)
Native Americana & Cowboy (2041-2192)
Minerals & Fossils (2193-2310)
Mining Ephemera & Artifacts (2311-2575)
Day 3, November 2nd, 2025 (Lots 3000-3579)
Numismatics (Lots 3000-3579)
World’s Fair & Expositions (3000-3037)
US Mint (3038-3057)
Currency & Scrip feat. McDonald Nevada Collection (3058-3139)
Ingots (3140-3153)
Coins (3154-3363)
Medals & Exonumia (3364-3450)
Tokens (3451-3579)
Day 4, November 3rd, 2025 (Lots 4000-4541)
General Americana (Lots 4000-4541)
Geo. Sort (4000-4297)
Jewelry feat. Comstock Collection (4298-4357)
Misc. Categories incl. Bottles, Books, Fire (4358-4541)
Day 5, November 4th, 2025 (Lots 5000-5467)
Transportation (Railroadiana, Steamer, Stage) (Lots 5000-5074)
Wells Fargo & Express (5075-5122)
Philatelic (5123-5202)
Sports (5203-5229)
Political feat. Presidential Autographs (5230-5263)
Militaria (5264-5410)
Firearms & Weaponry (5411-5467)
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Session 1: Stocks & Bonds
2025 Nov 01
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Session 2: Art, Native Americana, Mining
2025 Nov 02
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Session 3: Numismatics
2025 Nov 03
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Session 4: General Americana
2025 Nov 04
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Session 5: Railroadiana, Philatelic, Militaria
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Paiute Tule Grass Boat Signed by Mike Williams c.1917 [200503]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a replica of a traditional tule grass boat used by Paiute hunters on prehistoric Lake Lahontan. It measures 22 in. X 4 in. Signed by Mike Will
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Halibut Fishing Hook Northwest Coast C. 1800's [205814]
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This is a halibut fishing hook used by Northwest Coastal Indians. A clever device which only captures medium sized fish to insure conservation. This h
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Native American Ladle Spoon Manitoba, Can. [205813]
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This is a spoon ladle made by one of the seven First Nations tribes of Manitoba Province, Canada. Made of a hardwood at 7 in. X 4.25 in. X 3 in. Prov
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2053 -
Iroquois Effigy Warclub [202755]
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Iroquois Effigy Warclub, 16" long, spike is 4 1/2". Spike is removeable . Great condition. ^ Date: c1800 Country (if not USA): Stat...
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Plains Warclub c1920 [204782]
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19" length 4 colored beaded handle with yellow and green beaded "drop". Damage to bottom of handle and to the drop. See photos. ^ Da...
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2055 -
Cherokee/ Choctaw Blow Dart Gun/ Quiver/ Tools c.1900 [200508]
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This group has a rivercane blowgun, dart quiver, and cane knife tools. The cane blowgun is 36 in. in length, the quiver is made of reed material dyed
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2056 -
Cherokee/ Choctaw Rivercane Quiver c.1900 [200498]
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This is a Cherokee/ Choctaw arrow quiver made from rivercane. It measures 23.5 in. in length. There are three types of reed or cane used in this proj
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Hopi Child's Bow And Arrows [202756]
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Hopi Childs Bow And Arrows. 21" in length. Three arrows with feathers, designs on the bow. This intricately made bow and arrows showcase the c...
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2058 -
Colorful Assortment of Ohio Flint Projectile Points [202900]
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This collection of projectile points is from Ohio or close proximity. There are over 150 pieces in three display cases. All are early Paleo pieces abo
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2059 -
Native American Tohono O'odham Indian Baskets. [204028]
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Lot of 2. Native American Tohono O'odham (Papago) Indian Baskets. 1. 5 1/2 x11". 2. 2x3" . Both have geometric patterns/symbols....
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Pomo Basket, Black Diamonds, Round [203835]
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Pomo woven basket. Basket is in fair condition, with notable damage to the decorative black kite-like designs. Diameter measures about 6", heig...
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Horsehair Basket with Lid, Schurz NV [182103]
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7.5" diameter 4" tall. Lid with alternating light and dark brown horsehair, body with patterned colored horsehair. Identification by N. De...
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Horsehair Basket with Lid, Schurz NV [182104]
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6.5" diameter 5" tall. Lid with mostly lighter colored horsehair and dark knob, body with generally darker colored horsehair. Identificati...
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Horsehair Basket with Lid, Schurz NV [182106]
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5.25 in. diameter 4 in. tall. Variable colored lid with dark horsehair base sewn by light horsehair. Identification by N. Delorme. Fred Wedertz Collec
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Old Washoe Lidded Basket [203831]
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Woven basket with lid, likely made by the Washoe Tribe, who consider the Lake Tahoe basin to be their homeland. Well constructed round basket, sturdy
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2065 -
Washoe Basket 6", Pictorial [203665]
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Nice example, although faded and very hard to see patterns. No damage issues. Base diameter measures 6", 3.5" height. See photo. ^ Date: ...
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Washoe Basket 8" [203666]
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Loose weave, but in great condition. No damage issues. This was, most probably, not made for the tourist trade, but for daily use by the Washoe Indian
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Washoe Woven Basket, Oval, Lake Tahoe Area [203664]
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Woven basket, likely made by the Washoe Tribe, who consider the Lake Tahoe basin to be their homeland. Well constructed round basket, sturdy and rigid
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Washoe Woven Basket, Rectangular, Lake Tahoe Area [203663]
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Woven basket, likely made by the Washoe Tribe, who consider the Lake Tahoe basin to be their homeland. Well constructed rectangular basket with rounde
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Ancient Western Woven Basket [203832]
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Probable Paiute or Shoshone/Shoshoni woven basket from the Great Basin Area, c1900. This gorgeous and aged basket smells lovely with a mixture of eart
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Utah Shoshone Basket [203834]
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Red chevrons with black tips encircle the basket. Centric start in the bottom. 4.4" tall, 8.5" diameter. Good condition, though the top ri...
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Shoshone Woven Basket, Small Oval [203667]
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Likely Shoshoni/Shoshone woven basket. Well constructed oval basket, sturdy and rigid, with sides that bow outwards. Red pictorial design present but
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Shoshone Woven Basket, Small Round [203836]
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Woven basket, likely made by the Shoshone/Shoshoni Tribe. Well constructed round basket, sturdy and rigid, with sides that bow outwards and crisp blac
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Cherokee Star On The Mountain Pattern Storage Basket [200505]
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This is a rivercane construction storage basket made by Emmaline Garrett, Cherokee. Dyed with all natural dyes including walnut; in the Star of the Mo
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2074 -
Native American Woven Basket [203830]
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Native American woven basket, sturdy and rigid. Basket measures 4" tall, 8.25" top diameter. Good condition, see photo. ^ Date: Country ...
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2075 -
Vintage Paiute Basket [203833]
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Small, simple basket with triangle designs. Good condition, parts of design are faded. 5.75" diameter, 2-5/8" high. See photo. ^ Date: C...
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2076 -
Modern Woven Baskets, Set of 4 [203662]
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Woven baskets, set of 4. Basket A is sturdy and rigid, with a wavy decorative top rim. Its base diameter measures 7", top diameter 9", &am...
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Washoe Receiving Basket Cradleboard [200507]
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This is a Washoe receiving basket type cradleboard. These were used as a temporary cradle until the gender of the child was known. Willow rod construc
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Cree Lac Seul Toy Cradleboard with Browband c. 1900 [200499]
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This is a toy cradleboard beaded in the Woodlands style by Cree or Lac Seul Band Indians of Ontario Canada. C.1900. Made of tanned moose hide with a
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Atsugewi Hat Creek Cradleboard c. 1900 [200506]
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This is a cradleboard made by the Atsuqwi (Hat Creek) Tribe of Northern California. C.1920s. It is in the girls design. The vertical rod construction
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Athabaskan Toy Moose Hide Cradle [200496]
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This is a moose hide toy cradle for your dollie. It measures 12 in. long and seed beaded. Athabaskan origin 1900-1950's. In very good condition....
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2081 -
Paiute Water Jug, Maggy Howard [204780]
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Classic Paiute water jug, two loops for carrying 6" tall, 5" diameter, 3/4" mouth. Comes with pencil scribbled signature on Kirman an...
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Nancy Youngblood Miniature [137318]
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Very early (1974) miniature pot by Nancy Youngblood (native name Yellow Aspen), born 1955. Nancy was surrounded by her family's work and that of...
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Two Miniature Pots [137319]
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Black on Red, Santa Clara, artist Annette Vigil. 2" x 3". Miniature White clay jar, feather design, 1.75" x 1.5". Signed, but un...
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New Mexico Pueblo Pot [183675]
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7" tall, 8 1/4" diameter. c1920. Some dirt and stain from age, otherwise very fine. small chip on lip. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): S...
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Santa Clara Black Pottery Duo [168960]
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1.) 4.25 x 5" signed, on the bottom it is marked: Birdell Vine Flower Santa Clara Reservation 5 2017. 2.)2.75 x 4.25 on the bottom is marked S...
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2086 -
LOT WITHDRAWN
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2087 -
Anasazi Puerco Valley Black on Red Pottery Bowl [203681]
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Ancestral Puebloan Anasazi Puerco Black on Red Pottery Bowl. c. 800-1200 A.D. This bowl has been broken and repaired with all pieces. Only tiny chips
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Navajo Ornament & Figural Vase [204503]
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Navajo ornament signed by Harrison Tom, a popular Navajo ceramics artisan. The ornament measures about 2.5" in diameter with a sturdy looking l...
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Beaded Turtle Fetish/Amulet [141120]
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The turtle fetish/amulet has horsehair edging with tin cones. This turtle does not have an incision for an umbilical cord. 9 inches long, bug damage t
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Chickasaw Site Mississippi Blue Bead Necklace Pre-Columbian [200501]
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This is a necklace made from blue beads found at a pre-Columbian Chickasaw site in Mississippi. It is 30 in. in length. These beads are unique because
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2091 -
Heishi (Olive) Shell Necklace Authentic Santa Domingo Indian Jewelry [204400]
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Heishi (Olive) Shell Necklace Authentic Santa Domingo Indian Jewelry. About 16" long. This authentic, antique Native American piece is a beauti...
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Turquoise Necklaces (3) [202187]
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Three turquoise and heishi necklaces: 1) 23 inch two strand turquoise with brown heishi beads; 2) 30 inch one strand with larger flat turquoise pieces
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Navajo Turquoise Silver Cuff Bracelet & Rings (4) [124911]
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Beautiful cuff bracelet with two turquoise stones, set shadow box style with looped wire and wings/feathers. 5" inside measure, 1.25" gap....
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Gold, Turquoise Custom Bracelet, Tom Willeto [196204]
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An absolute masterpiece 14kt gold and spiderweb turquoise bracelet custom made for our client designed and created by master Navajo jewelry craftsman
Current Bid: 2,100.00
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American Indian Antique Silver / Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace [204808]
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American Indian Antique Silver / Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace. Natural turquoise. Early. 143 grams. Unmarked. ^ Date: Country (if not USA):
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Bear Claw Native American Jewelry [124912]
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One carved Abalone shell claw shape. One bear claw pendant set in silver cap with turquoise stone. Three wild boar tusks silver cap pendants. One larg
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Beautiful Zuni Silver-Turg Bracelet [202143]
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Ladies Zuni bracelet, unmarked artist's name. Width tapers down from 1.2" to .12". Bracelet circumference measures 6.5". Good con...
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Classic Navajo Bracelet, Sterling Silver w/ Green Turq. & Red Corral [202142]
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Classic Navajo bracelet, green turquoise & red coral. Sterling silver. Unmarked artist's name. Width tapers from 2" to .25". Brace...
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Classic Navajo, Sterling Silver w/ Green Blue Setting [202141]
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Sterling silver w/ green & blue setting. Classic Navajo setting with opposing feather design, glossy to the touch. Artist: J. Piaso Jr, with aco...
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