Helm's Spring Native American Auction

Northwest Coast Totem, circa 1910. Made of wood and paint and measuring 18" tall with a circumference of 13". NWC. Fine polychrome carving...

Chinese Cinnabar Box Set, 20th century. Made of cinnabar, lacquer and brass. Items measures 6" x 3", 4" x 2" and 4" x 2&quo...

Pre-Columbian Tri-Leg Pottery Dish, circa 1000 AD. Made of clay and measuring 6" x 3". Nicoya region, Costa Rica. This dish has engraving ...

Plains War Club - Football Head, circa 1900. Made of stone, hide, leather and paint. Item measures 24.5" long x 6" x 2.5". Sioux Nati...

Early Historic Mortar & Pestle, circa 1600-1700s. This heavy M&P is made of sandstone, mortar measures 6" x 6" and pestle measures...

Frame of Artifacts to include arrowheads, artifacts and shells. Entire collection is c. 2000 years old. The items are made from chert and obsidian. I

Plains Indian Bow, Arrows and Quiver, circa 1900s. The bow measures 54" x 2" x 2" and the quiver is 18" x 7" x 2". Th...

Plains Indian Dance Shield, circa 1900s. Made of rawhide, paint, feathers, glass beads and cloth. Item measures 18" x 18" x 2". Sioux...

Plains Indian Dance Shield, circa 1900s. Made of rawhide, glass beads, feathers, fur and cloth. Item measures 20x20x1 inches. Sioux, from the Dakotas.

Plains Indian Medicine Man's Staff, circa 1900s. Made of rawhide, brass tacks and cones, feathers, fur, glass beads and paint. Item measures 62&...

3 Color Mayan Bowl, circa 300 AD. Made of ceramic and paint. Item measures 7.25" x 2". From Guatemala. Condition: Some paint loss, nicks o...

Wood Carving of Sheep, circa 1950s. Made of wood with steel legs and wood base. Item measures 15" x 11" x 4". Made in Spain. Item has...

3 Pre-Columbian Stone Items, circa 1000 AD. Made of alabaster and granite. The mano stones measure 4.5" x 3" x 2" and the carving mea...

Antique Mexican Santo Mask, circa 1930s. Made of wood, paint. Item measures 7.5" x 10" x 7". Mexican, from Mexico City, MX. The figur...

Colima-style Parrot, 20th century item. Made of clay and paint. Item measures 10.5" x 6" x 7". From Mexico. Classic shape for parrot ...

Plains Indian Peyote Rattle, circa 1900. Item is made from gourd, horse hair, glass beads and rawhide. It measures 15 x 3 x 3 inches. Condition: Good

Plains Indian Skull Trail Marker, circa 1900. Item is made of a steer skull, paint, feathers and beads. Item measures 16" x 16" x 6"....

Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Buckle, circa 1950s. Item measures 3" x 2.25" x 0.75". Navajo, signed LM and marked Sterling. ...

Columbia River Tools & Points, prehistoric items. Lot contains various stone tools, from scrapers, knifes, points, Celts, etc. Items measure fro...

San Diego County Bird Points, prehistoric. Made from chert, quartz, obsidian and glass. Most points are about 1/2 inch. Points are Diegueno, Mission

Fossil Fish from Wyoming. Circa 40 million years old, set in sandstone. Item measures 6.5" x 3.5" x 1". Data on back reads "Knig...

Flow Blue Chinese Bowl, 20th century. Made of porcelain and measuring 4.5" x 8". Dragon and birds are depicted on bowl. Signed on bottom. ...

Pre-Columbian Stirrup Pot, circa 1000 AD. Made of clay and paint and measuring 6" x 5.5" x 3". Nicoya region, Costa Rica. This fine p...

African Ebony Human Figure, circa 1800s. Made of ebony, item measures 16" tall x 4.5" x 5". From the Congo. Note the fine carving on ...

Antique New Guinea Spear, circa 1900. Made of wood and paint and measuring 95" long x 3.5" x 1.5". Papua New Guinea. Carving on shaft...

Fine Polychrome Basket, circa 1950s. Made of plant fiber, measuring 2.5" x 4". Cuna tribe of Panama. Bright geometric design with a flowe...

Plains Indian Tomahawk, circa 1900's. It is made from rawhide, wood and brass. The item measures 20" x 6" x 2". This item was...

Plains Indian Shaman Wand, circa 1900s. Made of rawhide, glass beads, fur, feathers and brass tacks. Item measures 30" x 8" x 4". Fro...

Plains Indian Bow & 3 Arrows w/Quiver and Bow case, circa 1900s. Made of leather, paint, feathers, wood, hide, wire and beads; the bow is 50&quo...

Plains Indian Pipe Tomahawk, circa 1900. Made of rawhide, feathers, wood, glass beads and brass cones. Item measures 20" x 7" x 1". F...

Papago Lidded Basket, circa 1960s. Made of yucca fiber and measuring 8" x 8". Papago, southern Arizona. This is a lidded basket with a nic...

Fossil Trilobite, circa 250 million years old. Set in shale, item measures 6" x 5" x 1". Trilobites are believed to become extinct a...

Small NWC Totem, circa 1920s. Made of wood, paint and nails. Item measures 9" tall x 7" x 2". Made in western Canada. Multi-colored a...

African Yaure Wood Mask, circa 1920s. Made of hardwood, metal wire for hanging. Item measures 19" x 8.5" x 4". Yauri tribe, Ivory Coa...

Pipe Tomahawk with Leather Bag, circa 1900s. Made of wood, steel, copper and leather. Bag measures 12" x 3.5", pipe tomahawk measures 13.5...

From approximately the 1900's is a 27 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 inch quirt. This item has good polish and patina on the handle. Shipping: $20

From approximately the 1800's is a Plains Indian Trail Marker Buffalo Skull which measures 23 x 9 x 5 inches. This item is believed to be Sioux...

Northwest Coast Basketry Rattle, circa 1920s. Rattle measures 12 x 3 inches, Makah Tribe, from Seattle, Washington. Great sound on this nice rattle. C

San Diego County Bird Points, prehistoric. Made from chert, quartz and obsidian, most measure 1/2 inches. Diegueno, Mission Indians. There is also a

Leather Tulip Bag, circa 1920s. Made from glass beads and leather. Item measures 8 x 3 inches. Possibly Saux Fox. Condition: Some wear and minor bea

Day of the Dead Doll or Puppet, circa 1960. Made of wood, paint, wire and string. Item measures 10" x 3" x 3", Mexican. Arms rise whe...

Chinese Vase with Dragon, 19th century. Made of porcelain, measuring 11.5" x 6". From China. This may be a later copy of a Song Dynasty it...

2 Pre-Columbian Bowls, circa 1000 AD. Made of clay, items measure 6.5" x 3.5" and 5" x 2". From the Nicoya region of Costa Rica ...

Zuni Dancer Sterling Silver & Multi-Stone Bolo Tie or Pendant, circa 1950s. Made of sterling silver, turquoise, coral, jet, mother of pearl and ...

Medium-sized Northwest Coast Totem, circa 1940s. Made of wood, paint and nails. Item is 12" tall x 3" x 3". Signed by artist, Diana K...

Beaded Woman's Bag, circa 1950s. Made of leather and glass beads. Item measures 11" x 11" without strap. Cheyenne, Wyoming. This nice ...

Plains Indian Knife & Sheath, circa 1900s. Made of rawhide, paint, wood and carbon steel, item measures 12" x 12" x 1" without fr...

Plains Indian Medicine Staff Deer Head, circa 1900s. Item measures 37 x 12 x 8 inches. There is fine paint on skull and nice beadwork. Dakota or Siou

Plains Indian Jawbone Club, circa 1900s. Item measures 14 x 5 x 2 inches. This item has rawhide, feathers, fur and a jawbone. Please note the desi

Plains Indian Trade Tomahawk, circa 1900s. Made of rawhide, wood, fur and feathers, cloth and brass tacks, item measures 18" x 6.5" x 1.5&...

Lingam Stone, 20th century. Made of jasper and measuring 7" x 4" x 4" with a weight of 7.5 pounds. From India. This lingam stone has ...

Pre-Columbian Jaguar Vessel, circa 1000 AD. Made of clay and measuring 6" x 6". From the Nicoya region of Costa Rica. Several effigies are...

Cochiti Wood & Hide Drum, circa 1950s. Made of wood & hide, item measures 12" tall x 9" x 9". Cochiti, New Mexico. Fine old d...

Civil War Bowie Knife, circa 1860s. Made of leather, antler and steel. The case measures 12" x 2.5", the knife measures 11" x 2.5&quo...

Mexican Festival Mask, circa 1930s. Made of wood and paint. Item measures 17.5" x 8" x 7". From Mexico - Indio - Aztec-style. Feathe...

Great Plains Indian Heavy Whip, circa 1900s. Made from wood, rawhide and tack, this item measures 40 x 2 inches and is probably American-made, traded

Plains Indian Drum Beater, circa 1900s. Made of trade cloth, feathers, rawhide, some type of yucca-like plant. Item measures 27" x 3" x 3&...

Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Buckle, circa 1940s. Item measures 3" x 2" x 0.5". Navajo, not signed. Very finely hand-stampe...

San Diego County Bird points, prehistoric. Made from chert, quartz and obsidian, items measuring 1/2 to 1 inches. Mission Indians. There are glass

Mexican Silver Bracelet, circa 1930s. Item is made of sterling silver and measures 7 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches. Taxco, Mexico. Condition: Nice patina, some d

Wood Santo with Birds, circa 1960s. Carved from wood, item measures 9" x 7" x 4". Signed by Ben Ortega, believed to be of Spain. Bear...

Pre-Columbian Female Figure, circa 1000 AD. Made of clay with nice polish on item. Figure measures 6.5" x 5" x 4", from the Nicoya re...

Day of the Dead mask, circa 1930. Made of wood, paint and metal wire for hanging. Item measures 12.5" x 8" x 9". Mexican, probably fr...

Indonesian Ceremonial Fighting Knife, circa 1920s. Made of wood, bone, iron, cloth, beads, paint, fur and teeth. Item measures 30" x 3" x ...

Large Southwest Olla, circa 1940s. Made of clay and paint, item measures 16" tall x 14" x 14", with an 8" x 8" opening. Ta...

Pre-WWII American Tricycle, c. 1936. Made of iron, rubber, paint and plastic. This tricycle measures 30" x 27" x 19". Orange, Califor...

Plains Indian Knife & Sheath, circa 1900. Made of rawhide, glass beads, wood and carbon steel. Item measures 12" x 2" x 1". Sioux...

Plains Indian Knife & Sheath, circa 1900s. Made of rawhide, buffalo bone, glass beads and carbon steel. Item measures 16" x 3.5" x 1&q...

Plains Indian Double Point Club Stone, circa 1900. Made of rawhide, fur, brass tacks and stone. Item measures 21" x 8.5" x 2.5". Siou...

Plains Indian Buffalo Lance, circa 1900s. Made of rawhide, fur, paint, feathers, and carbon steel. Item measures 75" x 2" x 2". From ...

Chinesco Pre-Columbian Dish, circa 500 AD. Made of terra cotta and measuring 7.5" x 2". From central Mexico. Red on buff stripes design. C...

Hon Dynasty Chinese Pottery Ram, circa 700 AD. Made of terra cotta with a metal framework, item is 14" tall x 15" long x 5.5" wide. F...

2 Pre-Columbian Pottery Vessels, circa 1000 AD. Made of clay and paint, first item measuring 4" x 4" and second is 3" x 2". From...

Jaguar Effigy Mexican Festival Mask, circa 1920s. Made of wood, paint, wood pegs, and leather ears. Item measures 11" x 12" x 9". Mex...

Carved NWC Totem, circa 1950. Made of wood and measuring 11.5" tall x 8" x 2". NWC, made in Canada. Condition: Very good, dusty, wing...

Plains Indian Buffalo Rib Dance Bow, circa 1900. Made of bone, fur, feathers, and glass beads. Item measures 16" x 2" x 1". Sioux, Da...

Plains Indian Coyote Medicine Wand, circa 1900. Item is made of feathers, skull bone, fur, rawhide, wood, glass beads and brass tacks. Item measures 3

Two Loomwork Beaded Strips, circa 1920s. Made of thread and glass beads, one item measures 56" x 1.5", the other is 62" x 1". Pr...

San Diego County Bird Points, prehistoric. Made from chert, quartz, obsidian and glass. Most points are about 1/2 to 1 inch. Points are Diegueno, Mis

Four Sterling Silver Navajo Spoons with turquoise studs. Circa 1950s. These spoons have very long handles. The spoons measure 8 1/2 x 1 1/8 inches. Co

Large Trilobite Fossil, circa 250 million years old, Permian. Set in shale, item measures 7" x 5" x 3.5". Found in Ohio. This fine lo...

Pre-Columbian Jar, Mother & Child, circa 1000 AD. Made of clay and measuring 9.5" x 9" x 6". From the Nicoya region of Costa Rica...

African Hausa Tribal Mask, circa 1920. Made of wood and paint, item measures 15" x 7" x 6.5". From Nigeria. Fine carving on this mas...

Large Wooden African Mask from Cameroon, circa late 1800s. Made of hardwood, item measures 23" x 13" x 7". Cameroon, Africa. From a w...

Northwest Coast Totem, circa 1940s. Made of wood and paint, measures 11" tall x 9.5" x 3". NWC, from western Canada. This totem has 2...

Plains Indian Bow & Arrows w/Quiver & 3 Arrows, circa 1900s. Made of rawhide, fur, paint, brass tacks, feathers, and metal wire. Item measur...

This rattle is probably Dakota or Sioux and is made from rabbit foot fur, metal bells, rawhide, brass tacks and turtle shell. There is some dust, wea

Plains Indian Dag Knife & Sheath, circa 1900. Made of rawhide, animal teeth, brass tacks, wood and carbon steel. Item measures overall 17" ...

Plains Indian Buffalo Rattle Toe, circa 1900. Item consists of paint, rawhide, brass tacks, teeth, wood, tin cones, buffalo toes and glass beads. Item

Plains Indian Horse Fetish or Dance Stick, circa 1900s. Item is made of rawhide, paint, feather, cloth, horse hair and brass tacks. Item measures 29...

Older Mexican Wood Cane, probably from the 1940s. Carved of wood, has a rubber tip on bottom and fine paint. Item is 36" long, x 5" x 1.5&...

Pre-Columbian Human Figure, 1000 AD. Made of clay and measuring 7.5" x 4" x 4". From the Nicoya region of Costa Rica. Figure may be r...

Painted & Carved African Wood Mask, circa 1920s. Item measures 13" x 7" x 6" and is made of wod and paint, with a metal wire for ...

Triple Effigy Mythical Festival Mask, circa 1950s. Made of wood and paint, item measures 23" x 8.5" x 7". Mexican, probably from Guer...

Northwest Coast Double Effigy Totem, circa 1950s. Made of wood and paint, item measures 10.5" x 6" x 2.75". NWC, western Canada. This...

This Plains Indian Snapping Turtle Medicine Wand is made with copper beads, feathers, rawhide, wood, glass beads, brass tacks and a turtle head. It m

Great unusual necklace with brass beads, leather, beaver foot, gone and glass beads. Item is believed to be 1900's from Sioux or Dakota. The b...

Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Buckle, circa 1930s. Item measures 3" x 2.5" x 0.75". Navajo. Finely hand-stamped on outer edg...

San Diego County Bird Points, prehistoric. Made from chert, quartz, obsidian and glass. Most points are about 1/2 inch. Points are Diegueno, Mission

Four Sterling Silver Navajo Spoons with turquoise studs. C. 1950s. These spoons have long handles. The spoons measure 8 1/2 x 1 1/8 inches. Condition: