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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Platform Pipe151 - Platform Pipe
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Platform Pipe, pre-historic item. Made of steatite this item measures 5.25" x 2.5" x 1". Found in Kentucky. Good-sized pipe. Conditio...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Cochiti Drum152 - Cochiti Drum
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Cochiti Drum, circa 1950s. Made of wood, rawhide and paint. Item measures 13" x 12". From the southwest USA, New Mexico. Condition: Good, ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Plains Indian Dance Drum153 - Plains Indian Dance Drum
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Plains Indian Dance Drum, circa 100 years old. Made of hide, paint, and wood. Item is 14" x 3". From the Southwest USA. Nice sound. Condit...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Chinese Jade Phallus154 - Chinese Jade Phallus
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Chinese Jade Phallus, Ming Dynasty. Made of jade, this item is 9" x 2" x 2" with 5" circumference. From China. Condition: Good, ...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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3/4 Slant Groove Axe155 - 3/4 Slant Groove Axe
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3/4 Slant Groove Axe, c. 2,000 years old and made from basalt. The item measures 5 x 2.5 x 2.5 inches, from Iowa. Condition: This 3/4 slant groove pre
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Antique Dayak Mandau Sword from Indonesian156 - Antique Dayak Mandau Sword from Indonesian
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Antique Dayak Mandau Sword from Indonesian, circa 1750s. Made of bone, wood, steel, braided wire, hair, braided rattan and resin. Item measures 30&q...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Northwest Coast Stone Hammer157 - Northwest Coast Stone Hammer
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Northwest Coast Stone Hammer, pre-historic item, made from basalt and measuring 6 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches. Northwest Coast item, from Oregon. This item is
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to Great-Basin for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Chinese Jade Phallus158 - Chinese Jade Phallus
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Chinese Jade Phallus, Ming Dynasty. Made of jade, this item is 8 7/8" x 2" x 2". From China. Chinese fertility fetish. Condition: Goo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Rare Eskimo Prehistoric Comb159 - Rare Eskimo Prehistoric Comb
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Rare Prehistoric Eskimo Comb made from walrus bone. Item measures 3 1/2 inches. It is damaged as some of the teeth are missing. I am not sure as to
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Chinese Jade Phallus160 - Chinese Jade Phallus
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Chinese Jade Phallus, circa 100 years old. Made of jade, this item measures 9" x 2" x 2". From China. Chinese fertility symbol or fet...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Navajo All Natural Weaving161 - Navajo All Natural Weaving
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Navajo All Natural Weaving, circa 1920s. Made of wool, item measures 83" x 40" and is Navajo, from Arizona. Rug has crosses design. Condit...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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3/4 Groove Hohokam Stone Axe162 - 3/4 Groove Hohokam Stone Axe
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3/4 Groove Hohokam Stone Axe, circa 1500 years old and made from basalt. Item measures 6 x 3 x 3.5 inches and is from Tucson, Arizona. This item is f
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Trading Post Doll163 - Trading Post Doll
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Trading Post Doll, circa 1940s. Made of cottonwood and measuring 15" x 8" x 2". From Holbrook, Arizona. Condition: Some paint loss an...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Bar Top Poi Pounder164 - Bar Top Poi Pounder
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Bar Top Poi Pounder, 17th century item. Made of basalt, this item measures 9.75" x 4" x 4". This item is polynesian, a nice museum pi...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Chinese Jade Phallus165 - Chinese Jade Phallus
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Chinese Jade Phallus, circa 100 years old. Made of jade, this item measures 9" x 2" x 2". From China. Chinese fertility symbol or fet...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Chinese Mortar & Pestle166 - Chinese Mortar & Pestle
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Chinese Mortar & Pestle, circa 1000 years old. Made of basalt, the mortar measures 6" x 4.5" and the pestle is 6" long. From Chin...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Large Illinois Blade167 - Large Illinois Blade
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Large Illinois Blade, pre-historic item. Made of chert, this item measures 6 7/8" long. Found in Johnson County, Illinois. Also includes bird p...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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American Indian Art Magazines168 - American Indian Art Magazines
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American Indian Art Magazines, Summer 2012, Winter 2012, Autumn 2012. Made of paper and ink, these measure 8.5" x 11. 3 magazines included, gre...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Hardstone Effigy Peace Pipe Bowl169 - Hardstone Effigy Peace Pipe Bowl
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Hardstone Effigy Peace Pipe Bowl, 20th century item. Made of hardstone, this item measures 6.75" x 3.75". Sioux, from South Dakota. Appear...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Eskimo Carving of Polar Bear170 - Eskimo Carving of Polar Bear
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Eskimo Carving of Polar Bear, circa 1950s. Made of white onyx, this item measures 8.5" x 4" x 2.5". Inuit, from Alaska. Nice looking ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Bar Top Stone Pestle171 - Bar Top Stone Pestle
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Bar Top Stone Pestle, pre-historic item, made of basalt and measures 7.5 x 5.5 x 4.5 inches. From Humboldt County, California. Condition: Nice, very r
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Navajo Weaving172 - Navajo Weaving
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Navajo Weaving, circa 1920s. Item measures 79" x 52" and is made of wool. Navajo, New Mexico. Condition: Item has serious damage, needs re...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Hohokam 3/4 Groove Stone Axe173 - Hohokam 3/4 Groove Stone Axe
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Hohokam 3/4 Groove Stone Axe, circa 1500 years old. This axe measures 6 x 1.75 x 2.25 inches. From Phoenix, Arizona. Condition: There is an old nick o
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Pre-Columbian Crystal Beads174 - Pre-Columbian Crystal Beads
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Pre-Columbian Crystal Beads, pre-1500 AD. Made of quartz, most beads are 0.25" to 3/8". From Guatemala. Condition: Some have fractures, po...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to charlespar.. for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Pair of Fancy Cowboy Boots175 - Pair of Fancy Cowboy Boots
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Pair of Fancy Cowboy Boots, modern item. Made of leather and thread, these 13.5" high and 11.5" long. J.B. Dillon, Mexico. Size 9-B. Condi...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Russian Cobalt Blue Beads176 - Russian Cobalt Blue Beads
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Russian Cobalt Blue Beads, circa 18th century. Made of blue glass, most are about 0.25". These very collectable beads are from the NWC, Canada....
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Ceremonial Kava Bowl177 - Ceremonial Kava Bowl
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Ceremonial Kava Bowl, circa 1940s. Made of koa wood, item measures 19" x 8". From Tahiti. Fancy engraving, shell inlay. Condition: Very go...
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Start Price : 210.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Parade Horse Collar178 - Parade Horse Collar
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Parade Horse Collar, circa 1890s. Made of leather, brass and iron. Item measures 37" x 9" x 7". Probably European, possibly from an o...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Society Island Poi Pounder179 - Society Island Poi Pounder
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Society Island Poi Pounder, pre-historic item. Made of basalt and measuring 6.75" x 4" x 4.25", Polynesian item. Bar top pestle, very...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Plains Indian Trail Marker180 - Plains Indian Trail Marker
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Plains Indian Trail Marker, about 60 years old. Made of cow bone, this skull measures 11" x 8" x 6". From Colorado. Old cow skull and...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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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&...
Bidding Has Concluded
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
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 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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