Great Americana Pow-Wow Auction (August 2020)

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview

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We sincerely hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

This auction marks the best material we've offered in a hot August sale in many years. The variety is outstanding, as is the quality of goods offered.

A glimpse at the many categories: Native American turquoise and silver jewelry, including the best squash blossom necklace we've ever seen, baskets, Kachinas, and rugs; California token collection; Fauver American and foreign counters and tokens; rare whiskey bottles; Masonic California token; beautiful drugstore carved wood frontispiece; Nevada rare documents; major pinback collection; baseball and boxing collectibles; gold specimens including some from the Goodshaw Mine at Bodie; American and foreign medals; Victorian furniture; fantastic array of western Art; original Buffalo Bill/Pawnee Bill posters; Large ore cars and incline cars from a major Nevada City mine; Dynamite and candle boxes; American souvenir plate collection (c1900-1920); music collectibles; toys and toy trains; postcard collections, directories, maps; railroad pass collection and references; antique firearms; badges; mining & railroad stocks; US coins; token dies; a rockshop section, mining artifacts and much more.

There is truly something for everybody!

Don't forget us when its time to sell. We average about 5000 registered bidders per sale, probably the most in America for an Americana sale! With buyers all over the globe, we get to everybody. We are always after great collections! ~Fred Holabird~

Auction Schedule

Day 1, August 27th, 2020:
Art (1001-1093)
Native Americana (1094-1325)
General Americana Part I (1326-1595)
Sports (1596-1604)
Toys (1605-1651)

Day 2, August 28th, 2020:
Philatelic - Postal History (2000-2087)
General Americana Part II (2088-2599)
Firearms & Weapons(2600-2624)

Day 3, August 29th, 2020:
Stocks & Bonds (3000-3125)
Numismatics (3126-3416)
Tokens (3417-3634)

Day 4, August 30th, 2020:
Minerals (4000-4042)
Mining (4043-4320)
Bargains & Dealer Specials PART I (4321-4611)

Day 5, August 31st, 2020:
Bargains & Dealer Specials PART II (5000-5641)

SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. Shipping and handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing as it is based on the size and weight of your purchase. Additional shipping and handling costs, if required, will be re-invoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size.SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size a...
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Hawk Kachina  (120965)1201 - Hawk Kachina (120965)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo Kachina--Hawk 16"x 8" x 9". Hand painted with leather and fur, etc. Some damage to fur, but in very good condition. Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to b*******n for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Left Handed Kachina  (120832)1202 - Left Handed Kachina (120832)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Left Handed Kachina, signed, but unreadable. 18" x 10" x 10". Parts are missing, but piece is nicely made. Date: Country if not US...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 0.00BP) = 55.00
 
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Mudhead Dancer Kachina  (120970)1203 - Mudhead Dancer Kachina (120970)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mudhead with young mudhead on shoulders by L. Jim, Navajo. Does not balance on base well. 18.5" x 6" x 9". Fair condition, see photos...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Navajo Butterfly Kachina  (120968)1204 - Navajo Butterfly Kachina (120968)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Butterfly Dancer, missing rattle and bow, Hand painted, with yarn, etc. Good condition. Date: Country if not USA: State: Arizona City: Navajo P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to d*******f for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Ogre Katsina by Juanita Clark  (120960)1205 - Ogre Katsina by Juanita Clark (120960)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique Native American Navajo Carved Ogre Katsina by Juanita Clark. 24" x 12" x 7". Hand painted with shells, fur, feathers, leathe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*******n for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Owl Man Kachina  (120827)1206 - Owl Man Kachina (120827)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Owl man by C. Nelson. Hand painted with shells, leather, etc. A bit of fur missing, otherwise good condition. Date: Country if not USA: State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Shalako Katsina  (120961)1207 - Shalako Katsina (120961)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo Shalako kachina, wearing black mask and holding crosses. Bells, shells, leather--23" x 8" x 9". Unsigned. Very good condition....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Snow Kachina  (120833)1208 - Snow Kachina (120833)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Snow Kachina by Nish. 19" x 7" x 7". The Snow Kachina is a favorite character during the winter months. Because he lives on top of th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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White Buffalo Dancer  (120972)1209 - White Buffalo Dancer (120972)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White Buffalo Kachina by N. Smith. Hand painted with fur, leather, shells. Good condition. 17.5" x 9" x 7". Date: Country if not U...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 260.00
Sold to b*******n for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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White Buffalo Dancer Katsina  (120962)1210 - White Buffalo Dancer Katsina (120962)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White Buffalo Dancer, signed Daniel (can't read last name) 21.5" x 12" x 9". Hand painted, with shells, and fur. Fur is somewhat ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Wolf Kachina  (120828)1211 - Wolf Kachina (120828)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vicious looking Wolf Kachina, Navajo. 13.5" x 6" x 4". The Wolf is considered a great pack hunter who helps and guides the hunters o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*******n for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Obsidian Points and Tools  (114336)1212 - Obsidian Points and Tools (114336)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three deer horn and obsidian point knives. Possibly all modrn made and very well done. Point size to 5". Date: Country if not USA: State:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Pendleton Style Vintage Western Indian Design Blanket  (108299)1213 - Pendleton Style Vintage Western Indian Design Blanket (108299)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 6 ft square. This blanket looks like any early Pendleton but there is no manufacturer tag and this blanket has satin binding on two edge
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Pine & Sap Water Jug  (122724)1214 - Pine & Sap Water Jug (122724)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made in old style this sap coated jug designed was to hold liquid. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Sand Painting by Ruby Begay  (121564)1215 - Sand Painting by Ruby Begay (121564)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 in. X 12 in. sand painting on press board. Earth tones with a bear and offering bundle and dancer. Dineh-"the People" known as the Nava...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Four Hopi Cuffs  (121117)1216 - Four Hopi Cuffs (121117)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Wide cuff with incises, blackened design, 1.5" wide, 5.25" inside, 1" opening. The other three cuffs are more modern designs , in...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 0.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Handmade Turquoise and Coral Necklace  (121027)1217 - Handmade Turquoise and Coral Necklace (121027)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Abstract butterfly reference in this gorgeous one-of-a-kind necklace. Hand set turquoise and coral stones . 18" length. Unique--must see. Date...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
 
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Ladies Turquoise and Silver Buckle, etc.  (121025)1218 - Ladies Turquoise and Silver Buckle, etc. (121025)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Handmade vintage silver and turquoise ladies belt buckle, slide and end cap. Highly engraved. Buckle is 2.5" x 2". The inside of the silv...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 2****1 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Long Silver Earrings  (121188)1219 - Long Silver Earrings (121188)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four pair: Long squash blossom 2.25"; stamped silver triangles set with turquoise, 2"; turquoise nuggets with silver beads, 2"; silv...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 0.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Native American Cuff Bracelets  (121180)1220 - Native American Cuff Bracelets (121180)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two are twisted wire, three are stamped. Very good condition. Date: Country if not USA: State: Arizona City: Navajo Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to l*******C for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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