Helm's Fall Native American Blowout!

Auction Details

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, Southwestern pottery, stone items, Pacific Rim artifacts and Native American and Mexican jewelry from the 20th century.
Buyer's Premium is 20%. 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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Classic Old Hopi Kachina1Classic Old Hopi Kachina
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Classic Old Hopi Kachina, circa 1900s. Made of cottonwood and paint, this item measures 9 x 4 x 3 inches. Hopi, Northern-Central Arizona. Investment q
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
Classic Navajo Weaving2Classic Navajo Weaving
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Classic Navajo Weaving, circa 1920s. This item is approx. 50 x 87 inches and is from Northern Arizona. Condition: There is some damage to this old Cry
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
Pre-Historic Water Bottle3Pre-Historic Water Bottle
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Pre-Historic Water Bottle, clay-fired olla, measures 18 x 14 x 3.5 inches with neck. Found at Yaqui Well, San Diego County, Calif. Condition: There i
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
Old Mexican Weaving4Old Mexican Weaving
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Old Mexican Weaving, circa 1930's. Made of wool and cotton, this weaving with arrows measures 28 x 58 inches. It is from Central Mexico. Condit...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
San Juan Pottery Olla5San Juan Pottery Olla
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San Juan Pottery Olla, circa 1950s. Made of clay and carbon, this item measures 5 x 3.5 inches. This item is signed by Tomasita Montoya. From New Mex
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*********n for 60.00
Old Mexican Saltillo6Old Mexican Saltillo
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Old Mexican Saltillo, circa 1930s. Item measuring 86 x 42 inches. It is from Central Mexico. Condition: This item has some stains, see images. Shippin
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Route 66 Hopi Kachina7Route 66 Hopi Kachina
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Route 66 Hopi Kachina, circa 1950s. Made from cottonwood, feathers and paint, it measures 9 x 5 inches. Hopi, from Northern-Central Arizona. Conditio
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Navajo Eye Dazzler Weaving8Navajo Eye Dazzler Weaving
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Navajo Eye Dazzler Weaving, circa 1930s. Made of wool, this all-natural weaving measures 82 x 40 inches. Navajo, from Northern Arizona. Condition: Goo
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 360.00
Large San Diego Pre-Historic Olla9Large San Diego Pre-Historic Olla
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Large San Diego Pre-Historic Olla, item measures 14 x 14 inches and is made of clay. It was found near Santa Ysabel in eastern San Diego County. It wa
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Panamint Shoshone Basketry-Book by Eva Slater, Signed10Panamint Shoshone Basketry-Book by Eva Slater, Signed
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Panamint Shoshone Basketry-Book by Eva Slater. Printed in 2000, the book measures 8.5" x 10.5" and is made of paper. This book is about th...
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
Old Hopi Olla11Old Hopi Olla
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Old Hopi Olla, circa 1940s. Made of clay and paint, this olla measures 5 x 3 inches and has classic Hopi painting. Condition: Very good, see images. S
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Classic Older Hopi Bowl12Classic Older Hopi Bowl
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Classic Older Hopi Bowl, circa 1950s, measuring 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches. Made of clay and paint. Northern-Central Arizona. Condition: Good condition, see
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
Single Plains Childs Moccasins13Single Plains Childs Moccasins
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Single Plains Childs Moccasins, circa 1890s. Made of rawhide, deer skin and beads, this single plains moccasin measures 5 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches. From Sou
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
San Ildefonso Olla14San Ildefonso Olla
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San Ildefonso Olla, circa 1950s. Made of clay and paint, item measures 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 and is signed by Tonita. From Central New Mexico. This olla has a
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Small San Diego Cooking Bowl15Small San Diego Cooking Bowl
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Small San Diego Cooking Bowl, pre-historic item, made of clay. Item measures 8.25 x 8 x 4.5 inches. Classic miniature olla. Found at Vallecito, San Di
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********h for 60.00
Plains Dance Spear16Plains Dance Spear
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Plains Dance Spear, circa mid-20th century item. Dance spear measures 35 x 6 x 3 inches. This item has wood, steel, brass, paint, feathers, fur and b
Estimate : 100.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
Pre-Historic San Diego Bowl17Pre-Historic San Diego Bowl
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Pre-Historic San Diego Bowl, clay-fired bowl measures 6 1/2 x 3 inches. It is from Jacumba, California. Found on private land. Condition: It has a nic
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********h for 48.00
Arizona Olla18Arizona Olla
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Arizona Olla, pre-historic item, made from fired clay. This small olla measures 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches. This item was found in 1905 in Bisbee, Arizona.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
San Ildefonso Plate19San Ildefonso Plate
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San Ildefonso Plate, circa 1950s, made of clay, this small plate measures 3 1/2 x 1 inches and is signed by Rosalie. This is a classic example of New
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Old Birch Bark Basketry Box20Old Birch Bark Basketry Box
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Old Birch Bark Baasketry Box, circa 1920s. Made of birch bark, this item measures 5" x 2" x 2.5". From Michigan. Classic birch bark b...
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Northwest Coast Drum21Northwest Coast Drum
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Nortwest Coast Drum, circa 1950s. Made of cedar and rawhide, this item measures 14" x 14" x 3". From British Columbia, Canada. Nice p...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****r for 60.00
Hohokam Stone Axehead22Hohokam Stone Axehead
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Hohokam Stone Axehead, pre-historic item. Made of basalt and measuring 5" x 3" x 1". Found in Tucson, Arizona. Some polish on axehead...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
10" Wisconsin Fluted Axe2310" Wisconsin Fluted Axe
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10" Wisconsin Fluted Axe, pre-historic item. Made of basalt and measuring 10" x 4" x 2". From Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Ex-Thom...
Estimate : 2,600.00 - 3,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
Plains Bone Dagger & Sheath24Plains Bone Dagger & Sheath
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Plains Bone Dagger & Sheath, 20th century item. Made of bone and leather, this item measures 16" x 3". From the Southwest USA. Not a t...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
Plains Turtle Shell Rattle25Plains Turtle Shell Rattle
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Plains Turtle Shell Rattle, circa 1950s. Made of wood, turtle shell, fur and beads. Item measures 10" x 3". From Colorado. Nice sound on t...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Eskimo Steatite Turtle26Eskimo Steatite Turtle
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Eskimo Steatite Turtle, early historic period. Made of soapstone, this item measures 3" x 2" x 1". From near Sitka, Alaska. Has engra...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Collection of 5 Chumash Stones27Collection of 5 Chumash Stones
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Collection of 5 Chumash Stones, pre-historic items. Made of sandstone and basalt, items are 3.5", 3.5", 2" and 2". Found in San ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Collection of Oregon Artifacts28Collection of Oregon Artifacts
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Collection of Oregon Artifacts, pre-historic items. Made of mostly obsidian, items range from 3" to 0.5" each. From Klamath Falls, Oregon....
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
Hopi Kachina Plaque29Hopi Kachina Plaque
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Hopi Kachina Plaque, 20th century item. Made of wood, paint and yarn, this item measures 17" x 17" x 1". Hopi, northern-central Arizo...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Hopi Kachina Doll30Hopi Kachina Doll
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Hopi Kahina Doll, 20th century item. Made of cottonwood and paint, this doll measures 8" x 4.5" x 3.5". Hopi, northern-central Arizon...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S****y for 168.00
Pre-Columbian Silver Collection31Pre-Columbian Silver Collection
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Pre-Columbian Silver Collection, over 1000 years old, containing silver ear bangles and pendants, measuring 2.5" to 2.75". From Bolivia. F...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Cochiti Drum32Cochiti Drum
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Cochiti Drum, circa 1960s. Made of wood and rawhide, the item measures 9.5" x 7". Cochiti, New Mexico. Nice sound. Condition: Very good, s...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Effigy Casas Grande-style Pot33Effigy Casas Grande-style Pot
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Effigy Casas Grande-style Pot, historic period. Made of clay and paint, this item measures 8" x 6" x 5". Rio Grande, Texas. This is a...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to s********r for 30.00
5 Antique Farm Machinery Ad Cards345 Antique Farm Machinery Ad Cards
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5 Antique Farm Machinery Ad Cards, 1873, late 1800s. Made of paper and ink, most measures 3" x 6". Missouri/Kansas, USA. In color, fine pi...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Germantown Navajo Weaving w/Arrows35Germantown Navajo Weaving w/Arrows
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Germantown Navajo Weaving w/Arrows, circa 1920s. Made of wool and measuring 20" x 18", this item is from New Mexico. Colorful pictorial we...
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Northwest Coast Giant Effigy Pestle36Northwest Coast Giant Effigy Pestle
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NWC Giant Effigy Pestle, pre-historic item. Made of basalt and measuring 26" x 3.25". From the Columbia River. Has snake on one side, ratt...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
Navajo Weaving37Navajo Weaving
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Navajo Weaving, circa 1950s. Made of wool and dye, this item measures 20" x 33". Gallup, New Mexico. Has wood hanger, arrow and feather de...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Steatite Cooking Bowl38Steatite Cooking Bowl
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Steatite Cooking Bowl, circa 1800s. Made of steatite or soapstone, this item is 10" x 6". Spanish colonial. Fine quality stone item, has e...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Pre-Columbian Copper Mace39Pre-Columbian Copper Mace
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Pre-Columbian Copper Mace, circa 1000 years old. Made of pure copper, this item measures 3.25" x 3.25" x 1.5". From Bolivia. Very hea...
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Ghost Dance Shield40Ghost Dance Shield
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Ghost Dance Shield, modern and signed item. Made of rawhide and paint, this item measures 6" x 1". Sioux or Navajo. Signed by artist. Cond...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Northern Traditional Dancer Kachina41Northern Traditional Dancer Kachina
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Northern Traditional Dancer Kachina, circa 1970s. Made of wood, paint, leather, feathers and plastic beads. Item measures 17" x 12" x 9&qu...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
R. Silas Hopi Olla42R. Silas Hopi Olla
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R Silas Hopi Olla, circa 1970s. Made of clay and paint and measuring 5" x 5" x 3". Hopi-Tewa, Laguna Pueblo. Signed by Roberta Youvel...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
Tarahumara Painted Olla43Tarahumara Painted Olla
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Tarahumara Pianted Olla, circa 1970s. Made of clay, rawhide and paint. Item measures 7" x 7". Tarahumara, Northern Mexico. Laced with rawh...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
Navajo Lugged Olla44Navajo Lugged Olla
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Navajo Lugged Olla, circa 1960s. Made of clay, pitch and carbon, this item measures 9" x 6.5". Navajo, from northern Arizona. Signed VJS. ...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
Chimayo Coat & Handbag45Chimayo Coat & Handbag
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Chimayo Coat & Handbag, 20th century item. Made of 85% wool and 15% nylon trim, this Pioneer Wear Coat comes with a 7" x 5" handbag wi...
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Pair of Bone Indonesian Figures46Pair of Bone Indonesian Figures
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Pair of Bone Indonesian Figures, circa 1940s. Made of ox bone, these items are 6" and 7". From Indonesia. Smaller figure is erotic, possib...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Authentic Slate Butterfly Bannerstone47Authentic Slate Butterfly Bannerstone
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Authentic Slate Butterfly Bannerstone, circa 2000 years old. Made of slate, this item measures 4" x 6" x 1". Stewart County, Tennesee...
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 260.00
Plains Feather Headdress48Plains Feather Headdress
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Plains Feather Headdress, circa 1950s. Made of fur, feathers, beads and leather, this item measures roughly 16" x 21". From Oklahoma. Extr...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Green Platform Pipe49Green Platform Pipe
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Green Platform Pipe, pre-historic item. Made of serpentine, this item measures 2.75" x 1.25" x 1.25". From Ohio. Condition: Been smok...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
Japanese Samurai Sword50Japanese Samurai Sword
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Japanese Samurai Sword, circa World War II. Made of wood, steel, brass, cloth and sharksin, this item measures 44" x 3" x 3". From Ja...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 425.00