Auction Details
Helm's April Showers 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 and African tribal artifacts. This catalog also includes Native American and Mexican jewelry from the 20th century as well as many other items to include blades, antique weapons and art.
Buyer's Premium is 22%. There are no returns.
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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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2052 Indonesian BasketsHelm Auction, Inc.
2 Indonesian Baskets, c. 1940s. Made of fiber and bark, the larger item measures 21 1/2" x 6 1/2" and 15" x 11". Indonesian. Wel...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
206Matched Pair of Mexican SwordsHelm Auction, Inc.
Matched Pair of Mexican Swords, c. 1940s. Made of leather and steel, the item measures 28" x 4" each. Mexico. Eagle head on handle, huntin...
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
207Tibetan TrumpetHelm Auction, Inc.
Tibetan Trumpet, c. 1900. Made of silver, horn and fiber, the item measures 12" x 3" x 2". Tibet, China. Condition: Some heavy patina...
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
208Early Print of MojavesHelm Auction, Inc.
Early Print of Mojaves, c. 1890s. Made of paper and glass, the item measures 18" x 15" overall. USA. As They Were. Condition: Good, see im...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
209PNG Wood FigureHelm Auction, Inc.
Papua New Guinea Wood Figure, c. 1940s. Made of wood, the item measures 15" x 4" x 4". Papua New Guinea, Polynesia. Extra long arm, p...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
210Antique Copper TeapotHelm Auction, Inc.
Antique Copper Teapot, 1875. Made of solid copper, the teapot measures 12" x 12" x 12". USA. Dated April 20th75. Condition: Welded an...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
211Turkish RugHelm Auction, Inc.
Turkish Rug, c. 1900-1920s. Made of dyed wool, the item measures 53" x 73" long. Persian, Sarouk. Hand-woven wool carpet. Condition: Good,...
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
2122 Antique AxesHelm Auction, Inc.
2 Antique Axes, c. 1920s. Made of wood, leather and steel, one measures 13" x 6" and the other is 12" x 5". Bridgeport Scout, Co...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
213Small Turkish Prayer RugHelm Auction, Inc.
Small Turkish Prayer Rug, c. 1960s. Made of wool, the item measures 28" x 18". Turkey. Fancy design. Condition: Well-worn, see images. Shi...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
214Quart Jar of Old DiceHelm Auction, Inc.
Quart Jar of Old Dice, c. 1930s-50s. Made of plastic, bakelite and glass, most items measure approx. 1/2". USA. Jar included, many colored dice...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
215Turkish RugHelm Auction, Inc.
Turkish Rug, early 20th century. Made of dyed wool, the item measures 3' x 5'. Persian, Sarouk. Classic rug. Condition: Good, see images. Sh...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
21619 1/2" Bowie KnifeHelm Auction, Inc.
19 1/2" Bowie Knife, 20th century item. Made of wood, brass, steel and leather, the item measures 19 1/2" x 3 1/2". Pakistan, marked ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
217Tang Dynasty Terra Cotta Painted Bactrian Camel FigureHelm Auction, Inc.
Tang Dynasty Terra Cotta Painted Bactrian Camel Figure, 8th century item. Made of terra cotta and paint, this fine example of a ceramic, painted Bactr
Start Price : 15,000.00 | Estimate : 20,000.00 - 120,000.00
218Full Quart Jar of Old DiceHelm Auction, Inc.
Full Quart Jar of Old Dice, c. 1940s. Made of bakelite, plastic and bone, the items measure approx. 1/4" to 1". USA. Counted 232 dice, jar...
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
220Polynesian Club & Coconut KnifeHelm Auction, Inc.
Polynesian Club & Coconut Knife, c. 1800s. Made of hardwood and steel, the club measures 17 1/2" long, and the steel knife is 15" long...
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
222Large Fine KachinaHelm Auction, Inc.
Large Fine Kachina, dated 1994. Made of cottonwood, the item measures 20" x 5". Signed Arnold Youvella, 94. Blue ribbon winner. Condition:...
Estimate : 100.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
224Mexican S.S. & Turquoise BraceletHelm Auction, Inc.
Mexican S.S. & Turquoise Bracelet, c. 1940s. Made of sterling silver and turquoise, the item measures 6 1/2" x 1 1/4" overall, with a ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
226Western DrawingHelm Auction, Inc.
Western Drawing, c. 1940s. Made of glass, wood, brass and paper, the item measures 22" x 18" x 1". USA, Nevada. No money, no honey. C...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
228Antique Bride's TrunkHelm Auction, Inc.
Antique Bride's Trunk, dated 1888. Made of pine wood, the item measures 58" x 26" x 29. Believed to be from Norway. Flowers painted on...
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
230Pair of PaintingsHelm Auction, Inc.
Pair of Paintings, dated 1714 and 1727. Made of wood and glass, the items measure approx. 14 1/2" x 18" x 1" each frame. England. Rev...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 280.00
232Large Bone Carving of Cow's HeadHelm Auction, Inc.
Large Bone Carving of Cow's Head, c. 1950s. Made of bone and horn, the item measures approx. 12" x 11" x 7". China. Set up as a l...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
234Santo Domingo OllaHelm Auction, Inc.
Santo Domingo Olla, c. 1940s. Made of clay and paint, the item measures 10 1/2" x 10" x 10". Santa Fe, New Mexico. Polychrome paint. ...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
236Early Chinese FrogHelm Auction, Inc.
Early Chinese Frog, Tang item. Made of ceramic, the item measures 18" x 18" x 14". Item is heavy and bulky, weighing at least 50 poun...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
244Full Quart Jar of Old DiceHelm Auction, Inc.
Full Quart Jar of Old Dice, c. 1940s. Made of bakelite, plastic and bone, the items measure approx. 1/4" to 1 1/2". USA. Some may be loade...
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
246Noah's Ark & AnimalsHelm Auction, Inc.
Noah's Ark & Animals, c. 1920s. Made of ironwood, the item measures 13" x 5 1/2" x 3". Seri Indian, Mexico. 13 animals in all...
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
24818th Century Flintlock PistolHelm Auction, Inc.
18th Century Flintlock Pistol, c. 1700s. Made of wood, steel, brass and silver, the item measures 22" x 7 1/2" x 2 1/2". Mediterranea...
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
250Dog Effigy BellowsHelm Auction, Inc.
Dog Effigy Bellows, c. 1950s. Made of wood, leather and metal, the item measures 18" x 8" x 4". Peru. Dog, human and possibly burro c...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
252Pomo Gift BasketHelm Auction, Inc.
Pomo Gift Basket, c. 1920s. Made of grass and shell, the item measures approx. 6" x 4" x 2". Pomo, San Francisco County, California. ...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 5,000.00
254Pomo Gift BasketHelm Auction, Inc.
Pomo Gift Basket, c. 1920s. Made of grass and shell, the item measures approx. 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/8". Pomo, San Francisco County, ...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
256Maori Carved Inlaid VaseHelm Auction, Inc.
Maori Carved Inlaid Vase, c. 1960s. Made of wood, mother of pearl and copper, the item measures 7" x 7" x 6". New Zealand. Vase, open...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
258Sac and Fox MoccasinsHelm Auction, Inc.
Sac and Fox Moccasins, c. 1880s. Made of deerhide and glass, the item measures 9" x 3 1/2". Iowa, USA. Condition: Need shaping, see images...
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
260Pueblo Shell Necklace w/TurquoiseHelm Auction, Inc.
Pueblo Shell Necklace w/Turquoise, c. 1950s. Made of shell, glass beads and turquoise, the item hangs 19" as worn w/shell, shell measures 6&quo...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
262Hopi RattleHelm Auction, Inc.
Hopi Rattle, c. 1960s. Made of cottonwood and gourd, the item measures 10" x 9" x 6". Arizona, Hopi. Mickey Mouse-style figure. Condi...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
2642 Navajo NecklacesHelm Auction, Inc.
2 Navajo Necklaces, c. 1950s. Made of coral, mother of pearl and turquoise, the items measure 18" each. Navajo, New Mexico. Condition: Good, se...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
266Old Navajo BuckleHelm Auction, Inc.
Old Navajo Buckle, c. 1930s. Made of sterling and turquoise, the item measures 2 1/2" x 2" x 1/3". Navajo. Sandcast silver buckle, ni...
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
268Dag Knife w/Square-Bottom SheathHelm Auction, Inc.
Dag Knife w/Square-Bottom Sheath, Indian Wars period. Made of wood, carbon steel, brass tacks and hard leather, the item measures 15 1/2" x 2 1...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
2702 Old Navajo CuffsHelm Auction, Inc.
2 Old Navajo Cuffs, c. 1950s. Made of sterling silver, coral and turquoise, one measures 5" with a 1 1/8" gap, and the other with coral me...
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
2722 Old Long BowsHelm Auction, Inc.
2 Old Long Bows, c. 1800s. Made of possibly ash wood, the items measure approx. 72" and 71" long x 2". Eastern Woodland. Condition: G...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
274Plains Buffalo SpearHelm Auction, Inc.
Plains Buffalo Spear, modern item. Made of wood, leather and steel, the item measures 60" x 2". Sioux. Probably a dance spear, but still a...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
276Triple Effigy Turquoise CarvingHelm Auction, Inc.
Triple Effigy Turquoise Carving, c. 1960s. Made of turquoise and silver, the item measures 2 1/2" x 2" x 1". New Mexico, BL. Chief hu...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 95.00
278Sterling Silver Storyteller CuffHelm Auction, Inc.
Sterling Silver Storyteller Cuff, 20th century item. Made of sterling silver, the cuff measures 2 1/2" x 2" x 1 1/8" overall, with a ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
280African Wicker BasketHelm Auction, Inc.
African Wicker Basket, c. 1940s. Made of grass and dye, the item measures 11 3/4" wide. African. Nice design and fine construction. Condition: ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
282Mexican Pin CollectionHelm Auction, Inc.
Mexican Pin Collection, c. 1940s. Made of sterling silver, copper, brass, abalone, stone chip inlay and mother of pearl, the items measure from 1 3/...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
284Navajo Turquoise & Coral NecklaceHelm Auction, Inc.
Navajo Turquoise & Coral Necklace, circa 1950s. Made of turquoise and coral, the string is 34.5" long, the stone portion is 10.5" x 5/...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
286Aquamarine & Pearl Necklace w/14K GoldHelm Auction, Inc.
Aquamarine & Pearl Necklace w/14K Gold, modern item. Made of aquamarine stone, 14k gold and pearls, the item hangs 8" as worn. Marked 14K o...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
288Lincoln BookHelm Auction, Inc.
Lincoln Book, 1979. Made of paper, the item measures 14" x 11" x 1". USA. Condition: Some wear to dust jacket, see images. Shipping: ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
290Mexican Sterling Silver & Stone Necklace w/EarringsHelm Auction, Inc.
Mexican Sterling Silver & Stone Necklace w/Earrings, 20th century item. Made of sterling silver, lapis lazuli, malachite, jet, and possibly sugi...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
292Emma Melendez Sterling Silver & Abalone JewelryHelm Auction, Inc.
Emma Melendez Sterling Silver & Abalone Jewelry, circa 1950s. Made of sterling silver and abalone, the necklace measures approx. 15" long w...
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
294Zuni Inlaid Thunderbird Pin or PendantHelm Auction, Inc.
Zuni Thunderbird Pin or Pendant, circa 1960s. Made of jet, mother of pearl, turquoise, coral, and sterling silver, this item measures 3" x 2&qu...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
296Taxco Bullfight Storyteller CuffHelm Auction, Inc.
Taxco Bullfight Storyteller Cuff, circa 1940s. Made of sterling silver, the bracelet measures 7" long, links each measuring about 1.25" x ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 65.00