Helm's 2018 Fall Sale

Auction Details

Helm's Fall 2018 Fall Sale catalog contains Native American artifacts such as Navajo weavings and Pueblo pottery, Pre-Columbian artifacts, and other pre-historic items such as arrowheads and other stone tools. Also included are Oceanic, African and Chinese and Japanese tribal artifacts. This catalog also includes Native American and Mexican jewelry from the 20th century as well as many other items.
Buyer's Premium is 22%. There are no returns.

We are not accepting credit cards. For large dollar amount payments, we may need to require a bank or wire transfer. This will be determined on an individual basis and your invoice will reflect these details. We will provide you the transfer information if applicable.

Note: All prehistoric pottery and artifacts were taken from private land legally, without breaking any state or federal laws.
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Cherokee Basketry Bag61Cherokee Basketry Bag
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Cherokee Basketry Bag, c. 1950s. Made of glossy river cane and rope, the item measures 9" x 9" x 4". Southeastern USA. Nice long carr...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Cache of 3 California Plummets62Cache of 3 California Plummets
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Cache of 3 California Plummets, pre-historic items. Made of steatite, the items measure from 3 1/4" to 4 1/4" long. Santa Barbara County, ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Pair of Porcelain Chinese Fu Dogs63Pair of Porcelain Chinese Fu Dogs
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Pair of Porcelain Chinese Fu Dogs, early 20th century items. Made of porcelain, the items measure 3 1/4" x 5" x 6 1/4". China. Condit...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
Pre-Columbian Head64Pre-Columbian Head
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Pre-Columbian Head, pre-Columbian item. Made of stone, the item measures 11" x 9" x 9". Olmec, Veracruz, Mexico. From an old, 1960s S...
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Indonesian Wood Instrument65Indonesian Wood Instrument
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Indonesian Wood Instrument, 20th century item. Made of wood, the item measures 24" x 2 1/2" x 5 1/4". Dayak. Condition: Some wear, st...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
Vietnamese Crossbow66Vietnamese Crossbow
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Vietnamese Crossbow, c. 1960s. Made of wood, the item measures 41" x 17". Vietnam. Actually used by northern forces. Condition: Good, see ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
J & D Tofoya Olla67J & D Tofoya Olla
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J & D Tafoya Olla, 1974. Made of clay and paint, the item measures 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" x 3 1/2". San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico. Ju...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Italian Cross68Italian Cross
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Italian Cross, c. 1700s. Made of wood and glass beads, the item measures 21" x 11". Italy. Condition: Nice, see images. Shipping: $32.50 w...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
Monica Tafoya Olla69Monica Tafoya Olla
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Monica Tafoya Olla, c. 1940s. Made of clay and paint, the item measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 3 7/8". San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico. B...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
California Obsidian Collection70California Obsidian Collection
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California Obsidian Collection, pre-historic items. Made of obsidian, the longest item measures 5 1/4". Lake County, California. Condition: As ...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Antique Matched Pair Mexican Spurs71Antique Matched Pair Mexican Spurs
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Antique Matched Pair Mexican Spurs, early 20th century items. Made of leather, steel, silver, the items measure 8" x 6 1/2" x 2". Mar...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 190.00
Chumash Mortar & Pestle72Chumash Mortar & Pestle
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Chumash Mortar & Pestle, pre-historic item. Made of basalt, the item measures 6" x 5" x 2 1/2", pestle masures 4" x 3"....
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
4-Leg Stirrup Pottery Lid734-Leg Stirrup Pottery Lid
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4-Leg Stirrup Pottery Lid, pre-Columbian item. Made of clay, the item measures 5 3/4" x 4" x 6 1/2". Jalisco, Mexico. Condition: Brok...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Chumash Sail Fish74Chumash Sail Fish
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Chumash Sail Fish, pre-historic item. Made of steatite, the item measures, 7 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 1 1/2'. Santa Barbara County, California....
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8*****o for 701.50
Pair of Metal Chinese Dragons75Pair of Metal Chinese Dragons
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Pair of Metal Chinese Dragons, 20th century items. Made of painted metal, the candleholders measures 8" x 5" x 15". China. Condition:...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
Roman-style Sword76Roman-style Sword
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Roman-style Sword, modern item. Made of leather, wood, bone, brass and steel, the item measures 30" x 3". Middle East. Also includes book....
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Navajo Clay Bowl77Navajo Clay Bowl
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Navajo Clay Bowl, c. 1950s. Made of clay, the item measures 8 3/4" x 3". New Mexico. Condition: Good, some wear, see images. Shipping: $24...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
Navajo Wedding Basket78Navajo Wedding Basket
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Navajo Wedding Basket, c. 1900s. Made of willow and paint, the item measures 15" wide x 3" tall. Found in cave in New Mexico. Condition: S...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Ironwood Ram Carving79Ironwood Ram Carving
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Ironwood Ram Carving, c. 1960s. Made of ironwood, the item measures 11" x 5 1/2" x 10 1/4". Seri, Northern Mexico. Condition: Good, s...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Large Wood Mask80Large Wood Mask
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Large Wood Mask, c. 1890s. Made of wood and paint, the item measures 14" x 8" x 5". China. Condition: Most of red paint has been lost...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********r.. for 158.60