Helm's Spring Native American Auction

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.
Buyer's Premium is 20%. There are no returns.

We are not accepting credit cards. For large dollar amount payments, we may need to require a bank or wire transfer. This will be determined on an individual basis and your invoice will reflect these details. We will provide you the transfer information if applicable.

Note: All prehistoric pottery and artifacts were taken from private land legally, without breaking any state or federal laws.
Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
Anazasi Black on White Bowl251 - Anazasi Black on White Bowl
Helm Auction, Inc.
Anazasi Black on White Bowl. This is a black on white bowl made of clay measuring 6 1/2 x 4 inches. It is from the Four Corners area. This has a nice
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Toddler's Plains-style Dress252 - Toddler's Plains-style Dress
Helm Auction, Inc.
Toddler's Plain-style Dress, modern item. Made of leather, drilled stone pieces, beads and velcro. Item measures 15" wide x 12" tall. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Hopi Pump Drill253 - Hopi Pump Drill
Helm Auction, Inc.
From the late 1800's made of wood, leather, stone and chert and measuring 26 x 7 inches is a great Hopi Pump Drill. It appears point has been ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Old Zuni Sterling Silver Bolo Tie Signed HL Zunie254 - Old Zuni Sterling Silver Bolo Tie Signed HL Zunie
Helm Auction, Inc.
Old Sterling Silver Bolo Tie of Steer Head by Native American Silversmiths Helen & Lincoln Zunie. Helen died in 2008. This item has incredibl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to rich-seattle for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Old Zuni Sterling Silver Belt Buckle signed HL Zunie255 - Old Zuni Sterling Silver Belt Buckle signed HL Zunie
Helm Auction, Inc.
This fabulous piece of art shows incredible detail by Native American Silversmiths Helen and Lincoln Zunie. Helen died in 2008. This steer head bel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Museum Quality Spearhead256 - Museum Quality Spearhead
Helm Auction, Inc.
Great Spearhead from Klamath Falls, Oregon. Very good condition investment quality point. Frame not included. This item is 7 inches long. Shipping
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 650.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to Great-Basin for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Navajo Folk Art Storyteller257 - Navajo Folk Art Storyteller
Helm Auction, Inc.
Great Navajo Folk Art piece signed Darle K. measuring 9 x 11 x 4 inches. This Story Teller has six young ones. Note: although the faces seem blank
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Pair of Spanish Colonial Spearheads258 - Pair of Spanish Colonial Spearheads
Helm Auction, Inc.
Pair of Spanish Colonial Spearheads, circa 1400-1500s. Made of steel and measuring 13.5" x 3.5" and 9" x 1.5". Spain. Note the b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Ban Chang Pot from Thailand259 - Ban Chang Pot from Thailand
Helm Auction, Inc.
Classic old pedestal pot, with engraving, and good dendrite growth. This item is estimated to be 2500 years old and measures 6 x 5 inches. Condition:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to dkd1941 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Rare Black Chevron Trade Beads260 - Rare Black Chevron Trade Beads
Helm Auction, Inc.
Rare Black Chevron Trade Beads, c. 1850s. Made of glass and measures from 1" x 1" - 1" x 1.25", approx. 3" around. Made in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to tucdoc for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Four Stone Game Balls261 - Four Stone Game Balls
Helm Auction, Inc.
Four Stone Game Balls. These items are Pre-Columbian onyx stone game balls which are at least 3 inches in diameter. They were found in Brazil all toge
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Vintage Hudson Bay Blanket262 - Vintage Hudson Bay Blanket
Helm Auction, Inc.
Vintage Hudson Bay Blanket, circa 1920s-30s. Made of wool and measuring 74" x 62". Made in England, see tag. Blanket has the 3 bars design...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Turquoise Necklace263 - Turquoise Necklace
Helm Auction, Inc.
1970s Turquoise Necklace with silver and black glass. Measures 22" long, pendant is 3" x 2". Navajo. Has small heart on clasp. Condit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Antique Percussion Rifle264 - Antique Percussion Rifle
Helm Auction, Inc.
Antique Percussion Rifle, circa 1830s. Made of steel, brass and wood, the rifle measures 46" x 5" x 2". Probably European. Condition:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
Details...Bookmark
African Chief's Sword265 - African Chief's Sword
Helm Auction, Inc.
African Chief's Sword, circa 1700s. Made of steel, wood and gold, item measures 20" x 3". North African. Condition: Severe wear and da...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Fine Navajo Pictoral Weaving266 - Fine Navajo Pictoral Weaving
Helm Auction, Inc.
Fine Navajo Pictoral Weaving, circa 1950s. Made of wool and dye, this item measures 30" wide by 62" long. From Arizona, Navajo. Pictoral w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Antique Canadian Gloves267 - Antique Canadian Gloves
Helm Auction, Inc.
Antique Canadian Gloves, circa 1840s. Made of buffalo skin and wool embroidery. Items measure 11.5" x 7" x 1" each, Canadian Cree. Ve...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Chumash Artifacts268 - Chumash Artifacts
Helm Auction, Inc.
Chumash Artifacts, pre-historic to early historic. Artifacts are made of steatite, basalt, and sandstone. Whale effigy pipe measures 4" x 2.5&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to Great-Basin for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
Details...Bookmark
2 Papago Baskets269 - 2 Papago Baskets
Helm Auction, Inc.
2 Papago Baskets, circa 1940s. Made of yucca, and devil's claw. Items measure 9" x 9" and 7" x 7". Southern Arizona. Conditi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Rare San Diego Bow & Arrows270 - Rare San Diego Bow & Arrows
Helm Auction, Inc.
Rare San Diego Bow & Arrows, circa 1800. Made of yew wood, feathers, bone and metal. Item measures 50" long x 1.5" x 1". Lot feat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to azariahmyl.. for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Chumash Stone Pipes271 - Chumash Stone Pipes
Helm Auction, Inc.
Chumash Stone Pipes, pre-historic to early historic. Items are made of steatite and sandstone. Whale pipe measuring 4" x 2.5" x 2", t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (240.00) = 240.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Fine Mata Ortiz Olla272 - Fine Mata Ortiz Olla
Helm Auction, Inc.
Fine Mata Ortiz Olla, circa 1950s. Made of clay and paint, item measures 8" x 6" with an opening of 4". Mata Ortiz, from Texas-Chihua...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Columbia River Point Collection273 - Columbia River Point Collection
Helm Auction, Inc.
Columbia River Point Collection, pre-historic items. Lot contains flint, petrified wood and chert. Items measure from 1" to 2" long. From ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to Great-Basin for (380.00 + 76.00BP) = 456.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Sioux Beaded Moccasins274 - Sioux Beaded Moccasins
Helm Auction, Inc.
Sioux Beaded Moccasins, circa 1960s. Made of buckskin, and glass beads. Items measure 10" x 4.5" x 3.5" each. Sioux, from South Dakot...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
Details...Bookmark
4 Ohio Pipes275 - 4 Ohio Pipes
Helm Auction, Inc.
4 Ohio Pipes, pre-historic to early historic, made of pipestone and sandstone. One fish effigy pipe measuring 5" x 1.75", tube pipe with w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to Great-Basin for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Carving of Otter & Baby276 - Carving of Otter & Baby
Helm Auction, Inc.
Carving of Otter & Baby, circa 1960s. Appears to be made of cowhorn, item measures 7" x 2.5" x 2". From the Northwest Coast, Cana...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Mexican Doll & Carved Wood Pistol277 - Mexican Doll & Carved Wood Pistol
Helm Auction, Inc.
Mexican Doll & Carved Wood Pistol, circa 1940s. Made of wood and paper mache, doll measures 9.5" x 4" and pistol measures 7" x 2....
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
South American Pre-Columbian Bottle278 - South American Pre-Columbian Bottle
Helm Auction, Inc.
South American Pre-Columbian Bottle, pre-columbian item. Made of clay and paint, item measures 8" x 3.5" x 4". From the mountains of ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Navajo Weaving279 - Navajo Weaving
Helm Auction, Inc.
Navajo Weaving, circa 1940s. Made of wool and dye, item measures 32" x 18". Navajo, Gallup, New Mexico. Good ol' Gallup throw with dia...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Chumash Artifacts280 - Chumash Artifacts
Helm Auction, Inc.
Chumash Artifacts, pre-historic to early historic. Artifacts are made of basalt and granite. Long pestle measures 13.5" x 2" x 2", ga...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to Great-Basin for (240.00 + 48.00BP) = 288.00
 
Details...Bookmark
6 Pre-Columbian Figures281 - 6 Pre-Columbian Figures
Helm Auction, Inc.
6 Pre-Columbian Figures, circa 600 to 3000 years old. Made of Jade, Granite and Basalt, these items range from 3" x 1" x 2" to 5"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to Great-Basin for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Authentic Ruby Faceted Necklace .925282 - Authentic Ruby Faceted Necklace .925
Helm Auction, Inc.
Authentic Ruby Faceted Necklace .925. C. 1960s and made of sterling silver and rubies. 24 nicely faceted ruby stones. Necklace weighs approx. 98.25 gr
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Double Effigy Quapaw-style Pot283 - Double Effigy Quapaw-style Pot
Helm Auction, Inc.
Double Effigy Quapaw-style Pot from Arkansas. Age unknown. Pot measures 11" x 5". This is a polychrome figural dipper. Condition: Very goo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Petit Point Sterling Silver & Turquoise Cuff284 - Petit Point Sterling Silver & Turquoise Cuff
Helm Auction, Inc.
Petit Point Sterling Silver & Turquoise Cuff, circa 1930s. Made of sterling silver and turquoise, this cuff has overall dimensions of 3" x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to Oasis52 for (280.00 + 56.00BP) = 336.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Horse Halter Decorations285 - Horse Halter Decorations
Helm Auction, Inc.
Horse Halter Decorations, circa 1870s. Made of glass, copper and tin-type or other early photographs. Each item measures 1.75" x 1.75" x 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Needle Point Copy of Pictoral Weaving286 - Needle Point Copy of Pictoral Weaving
Helm Auction, Inc.
Needle Point Copy of Pictoral Weaving, circa 1960s. Made of wood frame, glass, double-mat and wool, item measures 16" x 13" x 1". Fro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Chumash Pestle Collection287 - Chumash Pestle Collection
Helm Auction, Inc.
Chumash Pestle Collection, pre-historic items. Made of basalt, items measure 12" x 3.5", 10" x 3.5", and 10" x 3.5". F...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to swtraveler for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Print by Robert Freeman288 - Print by Robert Freeman
Helm Auction, Inc.
Print by Robert Freeman, signed and numbered. Artwork is beautifully matted and framed and measures 14" x 19.5" tall. The title of the pi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Remington Print289 - Remington Print
Helm Auction, Inc.
Remington Print. Great print in wood frame. Item measures 23 x 19 inches. The print is titled "Questionable Companionship." Condition: Mi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Fancy Custom Hunting Knife290 - Fancy Custom Hunting Knife
Helm Auction, Inc.
Fancy Custom Hunting Knife, circa 1950s. Made of leather, carbon steel, glass, vinyl, and aluminum. Item measures 9" x 2" x 1", 11.5&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 55.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Iroquois Beaded Bag291 - Iroquois Beaded Bag
Helm Auction, Inc.
Iroquois Beaded Bag, circa 1850s. Made of cloth and glass beads. Measures approx. 6.5" x 6" x 0.5". From Illinois, USA. Item has been...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Large Beaded Bandoleer292 - Large Beaded Bandoleer
Helm Auction, Inc.
Large Beaded Bandoleer, circa 1900. Made of cloth and glass beads, measures 43" x 17". From the Great Lakes area, USA. This is a very larg...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Old Wood Sign293 - Old Wood Sign
Helm Auction, Inc.
Old Wood Sign, circa 20th century. Made of hardwood and paint, sign measures 26" x 10.5" x 1". Western item. Paint was done on an ant...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Southwest Artifact Frame294 - Southwest Artifact Frame
Helm Auction, Inc.
Southwest Artifact Frame, pre-historic to early historic. Lot contains flint, obsidian, bone and chert. Items range from 1" to 6". Most fo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Navajo Sterling Silver Cuff295 - Navajo Sterling Silver Cuff
Helm Auction, Inc.
Navajo Sterling Silver Cuff, circa 1950s. Made of sterling silver, cuff measures 6 7/8" with a 1 1/8" opening. Navajo, signed Bill. Very f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Bird Effigy Zuni Bolo Tie296 - Bird Effigy Zuni Bolo Tie
Helm Auction, Inc.
Bird Effigy Zuni Bolo Tie, circa 1940s. Made of leather, sterling silver, turquoise, onyx, coral and shell. Bolo string is 19" long as worn, bo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Bird Effigy Heishi Necklace297 - Bird Effigy Heishi Necklace
Helm Auction, Inc.
Bird Effigy Heishi Necklace, circa 1950s. Made of shell, turquoise and jet. Item measures 26" x 1". This is a double-strand heishi bead ne...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Turquoise & Sterling Silver Cross Pendant298 - Turquoise & Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Helm Auction, Inc.
Turquoise & Sterling Silver Cross Pendant, circa 1950. Pendant is made of sterling silver and turquoise, measuring 3" x 2" x 0.5"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
Details...Bookmark
2 Chumash Gameballs299 - 2 Chumash Gameballs
Helm Auction, Inc.
2 Chumash Gameballs, pre-historic items. Made of quartzite, items measure 3.5" and 5.5". From Santa Barbara County, Calif. Balls found tog...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Largest Known Discoidal300 - Largest Known Discoidal
Helm Auction, Inc.
Largest Known Discoidal, pre-historic item. Made of black and white granite, this discoidal measures 8.75". Found near Goleta, CA in Santa Barb...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark