Helm's Alaskan & Native American Treasures

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This auction contains Native American artifacts such as Navajo weavings, Pre-Columbian artifacts, and other pre-historic items. We have featured an Alaskan Native American grouping of carvings and other fine items, pottery, stone items and more. Recently acquired collection of Native American jewelry from the early 20th century has also been listed.
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Note: All prehistoric pottery and artifacts were taken from private land legally, without breaking any state or federal laws.
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Hopewell Pipe181 - Hopewell Pipe
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Hopewell Pipe, pre-historic item. Made of stone, this item measures 5.5" x 2.5" x 1". Found in Kentucky. Nice-sized pipe, white cap o...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Northwest Coast Mask182 - Northwest Coast Mask
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Northwest Coast Mask, circa 1950. Made of wood, abalone, copper, shell and paint, this item measures 10" x 9" x 10". Northwest Coast ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Large Pre-Historic 3/4 Groove Axe183 - Large Pre-Historic 3/4 Groove Axe
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Large Pre-historic 3/4 Groove Axe, made from basalt and measuring 7 x 5 x 2.5 inches. From Indiana. Condition: The item is salvaged - prehistoric re s
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Older Machete & Sheath184 - Older Machete & Sheath
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Older Machete & Sheath, circa 1940s. Leather scabbard, old plastic/rubber handle, steel. Item is 24" x 3". Scabbard is Stanley brand. ...
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Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Chevron or Star Trade Beads185 - Chevron or Star Trade Beads
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Chevron or Star Trade Beads, circa 1800s. Made of several layers of glass, possibly 5, these beads measure 1.5" x 1" each. From Italy. The...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Mission Indian Bow186 - Mission Indian Bow
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Mission Indian Bow, 20th century item. Possibly made of manzanita wood, this item measures 55" x 1.25". From Alpine, Calif. Simple but usa...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to poconorelics for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Idaho Paleo Collection187 - Idaho Paleo Collection
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Idaho Paleo Collection, circa 8000-12000 years old. Made of obsidian and chert, the largest item measures 4.5". Found near Boise, Idaho. There ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Authentic Old West Jail Door188 - Authentic Old West Jail Door
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Authentic Old West Jail Door, circa mid 1800s. Made of steel and brass, this gate/door measures 32" x 32" x 2.5". Found in the desert...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Mayan Frog Effigy Bowl & Native American Basket189 - Mayan Frog Effigy Bowl & Native American Basket
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Mayan Frog Effigy Bowl & Native American Basket, bowl c. 1500 years old, basket c. 1950s. Bowl is made of clay and paint, measuring 7" x 6&...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to acande for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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Authentic Olmec Transformation Mask190 - Authentic Olmec Transformation Mask
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Authentic Olmec Transformation Mask, circa 5000 years old. Made of jade, this item measures 8" x 7.75" x 3.75". Olmec culture, Veracr...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Older Machete191 - Older Machete
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Older Machete, circa 1940s. Made of wood handle and carbon steel. Item measures 23" x 2 1/3". From the USA, southwestern region. Condition...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Old Hopi Kachina192 - Old Hopi Kachina
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Old Hopi Kachina, early 20th century item. Made of cottonwood and measuring 9.5" x 3" x 1.75". Hopi, northern-central Arizona. Yucca ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Trading Post Doll193 - Trading Post Doll
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Trading Post Doll, circa 1940s. Made of cottonwood and measuring 16" x 8" x 2". From Holbrook, Arizona. Condition: Some wear, paint l...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to bearlady472 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Zitlala Mexican Leopard Mask194 - Zitlala Mexican Leopard Mask
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Zitlala Mexican Leopard Mask, circa 1920s. Made of cardboard and wire, this item measures 10" x 10" x 8". From Guerrero, Mexico. Also...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Idaho Paleo Collection195 - Idaho Paleo Collection
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Idaho Paleo Collection, circa 8000-12000 years old. Made of obsidian and chert, the largest item measures 3". Found near Boise, Idaho. There ar...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Southwest Pot196 - Southwest Pot
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Southwest pot, 20th century item. Made of clay and paint, this item measures 6.5" x 6". Rio Grande, Mata Ortiz. Black on black pot. Condit...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Northwest Coast Painted Cedar Plaque197 - Northwest Coast Painted Cedar Plaque
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Northwest Coast Painted Cedar Plaque, circa 1960s. Made of red cedar, this plaque measures 14" x 1". NWC Indian, possibly Haida. Story of ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Collection of Paleo Tools198 - Collection of Paleo Tools
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Collection of Paleo Tools, circa 8000-12000 years old. Made of obsidian and chert, the largest measures 4". Found near Boise, Idaho. There are ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to Suewilliams for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Plains Buffalo Bone Quirt199 - Plains Buffalo Bone Quirt
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Plains Buffalo Bone Quirt, circa 1920s. Made of bone, leather, and brass tacks. Item measures 27" x 2.5". From South Dakota. Well made qui...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Ceremonial Poi Pounder200 - Ceremonial Poi Pounder
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Ceremonial Poi Pounder, pre-historic item, made from basalt and measuring 9 x 5 x 5 inches. From Society Island. It has unusual features on bar top, v
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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