Auction Details
This auction contains Native American artifacts, Pre-Columbian artifacts, and other pre-historic items. Also featured are ethnic wood masks, Native American jewelry, pottery, weavings, baskets and more. There is a significant group of high-end Pre-Columbian ceramic sculptures and a fantastic group of Plains Indian Beadwork.
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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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51Lingam StoneHelm Auction, Inc.
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 ...
Estimate : 75.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
52Pre-Columbian Jaguar VesselHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to Great-Basin for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
53Cochiti Wood & Hide DrumHelm Auction, Inc.
Cochiti Wood & Hide Drum, circa 1950s. Made of wood & hide, item measures 12" tall x 9" x 9". Cochiti, New Mexico. Fine old d...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to azariahmyl.. for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
54Civil War Bowie KnifeHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to azariahmyl.. for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
55Mexican Festival MaskHelm Auction, Inc.
Mexican Festival Mask, circa 1930s. Made of wood and paint. Item measures 17.5" x 8" x 7". From Mexico - Indio - Aztec-style. Feathe...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
56Plains Indian Heavy WhipHelm Auction, Inc.
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
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
57Plains Indian Drum BeaterHelm Auction, Inc.
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&...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
58Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise BuckleHelm Auction, Inc.
Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Buckle, circa 1940s. Item measures 3" x 2" x 0.5". Navajo, not signed. Very finely hand-stampe...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to jmw127 for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
59San Diego County Bird PointsHelm Auction, Inc.
San Diego County Bird points, prehistoric. Made from chert, quartz and obsidian, items measuring 1/2 to 1 inches. Mission Indians. There are glass
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to Great-Basin for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
60Mexican Silver BraceletHelm Auction, Inc.
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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 260.00
61Wood Santo w/BirdsHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
62Pre-Columbian Female FigureHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to Wbheart for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
63Day of the Dead MaskHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to charlespar.. for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
64Indonesian Ceremonial Fighting KnifeHelm Auction, Inc.
Indonesian Ceremonial Fighting Knife, circa 1920s. Made of wood, bone, iron, cloth, beads, paint, fur and teeth. Item measures 30" x 3" x ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
65Large Mexican OllaHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
66Pre-WWII American TricycleHelm Auction, Inc.
Pre-WWII American Tricycle, c. 1936. Made of iron, rubber, paint and plastic. This tricycle measures 30" x 27" x 19". Orange, Califor...
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
67Plains Indian Knife & SheathHelm Auction, Inc.
Plains Indian Knife & Sheath, circa 1900. Made of rawhide, glass beads, wood and carbon steel. Item measures 12" x 2" x 1". Sioux...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
68Plains Indian Knife & SheathHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to Great-Basin for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
69Plains Indian Double Point Club StoneHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 220.00
70Plains Indian Buffalo LanceHelm Auction, Inc.
Plains Indian Buffalo Lance, circa 1900s. Made of rawhide, fur, paint, feathers, and carbon steel. Item measures 75" x 2" x 2". From ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
71Chinesco Pre-Columbian DishHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to swtraveler for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
72Hon Dynasty Chinese Pottery RamHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
732 Pre-Columbian Pottery VesselsHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to flamingarrow for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
74Jaguar Effigy Mexican Festival MaskHelm Auction, Inc.
Jaguar Effigy Mexican Festival Mask, circa 1920s. Made of wood, paint, wood pegs, and leather ears. Item measures 11" x 12" x 9". Mex...
Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
75Carved Northwest Coast TotemHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
76Plains Indian Buffalo Rib Dance BowHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to annwoo60 for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
77Plains Indian Coyote Medicine WandHelm Auction, Inc.
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
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to azariahmyl.. for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
78Two Loomwork Beaded StripsHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to azariahmyl.. for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
79San Diego County Bird PointsHelm Auction, Inc.
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
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
80Four Sterling Silver Navajo SpoonsHelm Auction, Inc.
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
Start Price : 220.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
81Large Trilobite FossilHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
82Pre-Columbian Jar, Mother & ChildHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
83African Hausa Tribal MaskHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
84Large Wooden African MaskHelm Auction, Inc.
Large Wooden African Mask from Cameroon, circa late 1800s. Made of hardwood, item measures 23" x 13" x 7". Cameroon, Africa. From a w...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
85Northwest Coast TotemHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
86Plains Indian Bow & Arrows w/Quiver & 3 ArrowsHelm Auction, Inc.
Plains Indian Bow & Arrows w/Quiver & 3 Arrows, circa 1900s. Made of rawhide, fur, paint, brass tacks, feathers, and metal wire. Item measur...
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to Tomgreggjr for (280.00 + 56.00BP) = 336.00
87Plains Indian Turtle RattleHelm Auction, Inc.
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
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
88Plains Indian Dag Knife & SheathHelm Auction, Inc.
Plains Indian Dag Knife & Sheath, circa 1900. Made of rawhide, animal teeth, brass tacks, wood and carbon steel. Item measures overall 17" ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
89Plains Indian Buffalo Rattle ToeHelm Auction, Inc.
Plains Indian Buffalo Rattle Toe, circa 1900. Item consists of paint, rawhide, brass tacks, teeth, wood, tin cones, buffalo toes and glass beads. Item
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to azariahmyl.. for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
90Plains Indian Horse Fetish or Dance StickHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
91Older Mexican Wood CaneHelm Auction, Inc.
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&...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
92Pre-Columbian Human FigureHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 180.00
93Painted & Carved African Wood MaskHelm Auction, Inc.
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 ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
94Triple Effigy Mythical Festival MaskHelm Auction, Inc.
Triple Effigy Mythical Festival Mask, circa 1950s. Made of wood and paint, item measures 23" x 8.5" x 7". Mexican, probably from Guer...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to tucdoc for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
95NWC Double Effigy TotemHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
96Plains Indian Snapping Turtle Medicine WandHelm Auction, Inc.
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
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to peteliska for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
97Plains Indian Bone Bead NecklaceHelm Auction, Inc.
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...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to azariahmyl.. for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
98Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise BuckleHelm Auction, Inc.
Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Buckle, circa 1930s. Item measures 3" x 2.5" x 0.75". Navajo. Finely hand-stamped on outer edg...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to charlespar.. for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
99San Diego County Bird PointsHelm Auction, Inc.
San Diego County Bird Points, prehistoric. Made from chert, quartz, obsidian and glass. Most points are about 1/2 inch. Points are Diegueno, Mission
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
100Four Sterling Silver Navajo SpoonsHelm Auction, Inc.
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:
Start Price : 220.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00