Helm's Tribal & Native American Summer Spree

Auction Details

Helm's 2017 Summer Spree 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. We have featured a collection of stone artifacts from Illinois, Ohio and Texas. This catalog also includes Native American and Mexican jewelry from the 20th century.
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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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Inuit Stone Owl Carving1Inuit Stone Owl Carving
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Inuit Stone Owl Carving, circa 1990s. Made of soapstone, the item measures 3" x 3.75" x 3.75". Alaska, Stanley Hunter. Signed by arti...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*********e for 54.90
Mexican Black Olla w/Stand2Mexican Black Olla w/Stand
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Mexican Black Olla w/Stand, circa 1970s. Made of clay and paint, the item measures approx. 8.5" x 8" x 8.5". Oaxaca, Mexico. Small op...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
2 Religious Wood Plaques32 Religious Wood Plaques
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2 Religious Wood Plaques, circa 1960s. Made of wood, paint and lacquer, the items are 5.25" x 11.5" x 1.25". Taller San Francisco, La...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Mexican Bowie Knife w/Sheath4Mexican Bowie Knife w/Sheath
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Mexican Bowie Knife w/Sheath, circa 1940s. Made of steel, bone inlaid handle and leather, the item measures 13" long. Mexico. Nice D-Guard incl...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Alaskan Bone Carving5Alaskan Bone Carving
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Alaskan Bone Carving, circa 1940s. Made of bone, glass, fossils, flint, cloth string, the item measures 6" x 12" x 0.75". Alaska. Gre...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
Mexican Blanket6Mexican Blanket
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Mexican Blanket, circa 1970s. Made of wool and cotton, the item measures 23" x 53" w/fringe. Mexico. Classic Mexican motif, perched eagle ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Zuni Turquoise Pin or Pendant7Zuni Turquoise Pin or Pendant
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Zuni Turquoise Pin or Pendant, circa 1950s. Made of nickel silver and turquoise, the item measures 2" x 2". Signed HV. There are 28 turquo...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to s*******m for 73.20
Copper Cuff8Copper Cuff
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Copper Cuff, circa 1980s. Made of solid copper, the item measures 2 1/2" x 1 3/4" x 1 1/8". American. Machine stamped with Native Ame...
Estimate : 10.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
Chinese Bead Collection9Chinese Bead Collection
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Chinese Bead Collection, circa 1940s. Made of coral, pink and red. The strands are about 17" in length each. South China Sea. 5 beaded strands ...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Mexican Embroidered Leather10Mexican Embroidered Leather
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Mexican Embroidered Leather, circa 1950s. Made of cloth and leather, the items measure from 20.5" x 12.5 to 21" x 9.5". Mexico. Could...
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Revival 1st Phase Leather & S.S. Concho Belt11Revival 1st Phase Leather & S.S. Concho Belt
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Revival 1st Phase Leather & S.S. Concho Belt, circa 1930s. Made of leather and sterling silver, the item is 48" long, conchos are 3" x...
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
Navajo Sterling Silver Bead Necklace12Navajo Sterling Silver Bead Necklace
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Navajo Sterling Silver Bead Necklace, circa 1940s. Made of sterling silver, the item measures 11.5" as worn and the beads are about 1/2". ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
S.S. & Leather Hatband13S.S. & Leather Hatband
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S.S. & Leather Hatband, circa 1960s. Made of leather and sterling silver, the item is 0.5" x 11.25" and can be adjusted to an opening ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Polynesian Wood Bowl w/Shell14Polynesian Wood Bowl w/Shell
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Polynesian Wood Bowl w/Shell, circa 1960s. Made of wood, shell and lashing and mother of pearl inlay, the item measures 16" x 10" x 2.5&qu...
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Black Americana Print Collection15Black Americana Print Collection
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Black Americana Print Collection, c. 19th century to modern. Made of paper and ink, the lot contains pictures, sheet music and paper advertisements me
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Mexican Blanket16Mexican Blanket
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Mexican Blanket, circa 1970s. Made of wool and cotton, the item measures 53.5" x 78" w/fringe. Mexico. Red, blues, browns, white and black...
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
K. Sanders Wolf Pencil Art17K. Sanders Wolf Pencil Art
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K. Sanders Wolf Pencil Art, 1982. Made of paper and pencil, wood and glass frame, the frame measures 12" x 15" x 1". American. Signed...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Antique Mexican Pin or Pendant18Antique Mexican Pin or Pendant
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Antique Mexican Pin or Pendant, circa 1940s. Made of sterling silver, copper, brass, stone chip inlay including turquoise, malachite and lapis lazuli.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
E. Charley 39" Concho Belt19E. Charley 39" Concho Belt
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E. Charley 39" Concho Belt, circa 1970s. Made of sterling silver and leather, the item measures 1.5" x 39" long. Navajo, Eugene Charl...
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 1*******t for 366.00
Mexican Embroidered Leather20Mexican Embroidered Leather
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Mexican Embroidered Leather, circa 1950s. Made of cloth and leather, the items measure 19" x 9" and 21" x 9". Mexico. 2 pieces w...
Estimate : 45.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Mexican Blanket21Mexican Blanket
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Mexican Blanket, circa 1970s. Made of wool and cotton, the item measures 53.75" x 76". Mexico. Pink, grey, blues, white, green and orange ...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Black Americana Print Collection22Black Americana Print Collection
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Black Americana Print Collection, c. 19th century to modern. Made of paper and ink, the lot contains pictures, a comic book, sheet music and paper adv
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
K. Sanders Bear Pencil Art23K. Sanders Bear Pencil Art
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K. Sanders Bear Pencil Art, 1982. Made of paper and pencil, wood and glass frame, the frame measures 12" x 15" x 1". American. Signed...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
J. Fuentes Sterling Silver & Enamel Bull Pin24J. Fuentes Sterling Silver & Enamel Bull Pin
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J. Fuentes Sterling Silver & Enamel Bull Pin, circa 1950s. Item measures 2" x 1.25" x 0.25" with an approx. weight of 5.6 grams. ...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
K. Sanders Quail Pencil Art25K. Sanders Quail Pencil Art
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K. Sanders Quail Pencil Art, 1982. Made of paper and pencil, wood and glass frame, the frame measures 12" x 15" x 1". American. Signe...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Mexican Blanket26Mexican Blanket
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Mexican Blanket, circa 1970s. Made of wool and cotton, the item measures 44" x 67". Mexico. Brown, yellow, white w/dark blue blanket. Cond...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Black Americana Print Collection27Black Americana Print Collection
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Black Americana Print Collection, c. 19th century to modern. Made of paper and ink, the lot contains pictures, comic books, sheet music and paper adve
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
J. Fuentes S.S. & Enamel Owl Brooch28J. Fuentes S.S. & Enamel Owl Brooch
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J. Fuentes S.S. & Enamel Owl Brooch, circa 1940s. Made of sterling silver and enamel, the pin measures 1.25" x 1.5" x 0.25". Taxc...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
K. Sanders Pencil Art29K. Sanders Pencil Art
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K. Sanders Pencil Art, 1982. Made of paper and pencil, wood and glass frame, the frame measures 12" x 15" x 1". American. Signed by a...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Antique Food Advertisements30Antique Food Advertisements
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Antique Food Advertisements, c. early 20th century to present. Made of paper and ink, the items include recipe books, pamphlets, etc. measuring from 4
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Antique Mexican Pin or Pendant31Antique Mexican Pin or Pendant
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Antique Mexican Pin or Pendant, circa 1940s. Made of sterling silver, copper and greenstone, this item measures 1.75" x 1.75". Taxco, Meta...
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Chinle Navajo Weaving32Chinle Navajo Weaving
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Chinle Navajo Weaving, circa 1950s. Made of wool, the item measures 33" x 51.5". Navajo, New Mexico. Condition: Staining and minor hole, s...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
Mexican Sterling Silver & Abalone Swordfish Pin33Mexican Sterling Silver & Abalone Swordfish Pin
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Mexican Sterling Silver & Abalone Swordfish Pin, circa 1950s. Made of sterling silver and abalone, the item measures 2" x 1.75". Mexic...
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Plains Indian Beadwork34Plains Indian Beadwork
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Plains Indian Beadwork, modern item. Made of cloth and glass beads, the item measures 6" x 8". Dakotas. Native American cloth bust, fully ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Crossroads of Continents Book35Crossroads of Continents Book
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Crossroads of Continents Book, 1988. Made of paper and ink, the item measures 9" x 11.25" x 1". Maryland, USA. Fitzhugh & Crowell...
Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Plains Indian Bag w/Beadwork36Plains Indian Bag w/Beadwork
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Plains Indian Bag w/Beadwork, modern item. Made of leather and glass beads, the bag measures 4.25" x 13" w/fringe. Dakotas. Condition: Goo...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Rare Red Chevron Beads37Rare Red Chevron Beads
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Rare Red Chevron Beads, circa 19th century. Made of glass, the necklace hangs 15" as worn. Italy. 6-layer chevron or star beads. There are 20 b...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
Rose Quartz Sphere w/Stand38Rose Quartz Sphere w/Stand
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Rose Quartz Sphere w/Stand, modern item. Made of rose quartz stone with metal stand, the item measures 2" x 2" x 2". Brazil. Stand ma...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
Mata Ortiz Cloth Shoulder Bag39Mata Ortiz Cloth Shoulder Bag
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Mata Ortiz Cloth Shoulder Bag, circa 1980s. Made of cloth and dye, the item measures 16.25" x 16.75" with a 10" long strap as worn. C...
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
Onondaga Cave Souvenir Cuff40Onondaga Cave Souvenir Cuff
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Onondaga Cave Souvenir Cuff, circa 1980s. Made of extremely light metal alloy, this durable cuff measures 2.25" x 2" x 1.25" with a 1...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 75.00
Hopi Hochani Kachina41Hopi Hochani Kachina
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Hopi Hochani Kachina, circa 1940s. Made of cottonwood, paint, feathers, leather and yarn, the item measures 5" x 3.25" x 11" tall. Ho...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 190.00
Mexican Iguana Olla42Mexican Iguana Olla
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Mexican Iguana Olla, circa 1950s. Made of clay and paint, the item measures 8" x 7" x 5.5". Cozumel, Mexico. Handmade by the descenda...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Maria Adelicia Pottery Turtle43Maria Adelicia Pottery Turtle
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Maria Adelicia Pottery Turtle, 2001. Made of clay and paint, the item measures 10.5" x 6" x 3.5". San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico. Fantas...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Lucario Laguna Carved Olla44Lucario Laguna Carved Olla
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Lucario Laguna Carved Olla, circa 1970s. Made of clay and paint, the item measures 5" x 5" x 5" with a 1" opening. Signed A &...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Hopi Kachina w/Stand45Hopi Kachina w/Stand
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Hopi Kachina w/Stand, circa 1950s. Made of cottonwood, paint and feathers, the item measures 4" x 4" x 12" tall. Hopi, North-central ...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 180.00
Navajo Olla46Navajo Olla
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Navajo Olla, 20th century item. Made of clay, paint and pine pitch, the item measures 5" x 5" x 3.5" with a 2" opening. Nancy Ch...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Moroccan Goatskin Bag47Moroccan Goatskin Bag
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Moroccan Goatskin Bag, circa 1980s. Made of goatskin, the item measures 17" x 25". Morocco. Yellow and red bag with painting and fringe on...
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Pair of Cowboy Boots48Pair of Cowboy Boots
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Pair of Cowboy Boots, circa 1970s. Made of leather and metal spur, the items measure about 3.75" x 11.25" x 14" tall each. Rudel bran...
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Bowie Knife w/Leather Scabbard49Bowie Knife w/Leather Scabbard
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Bowie Knife w/Leather Scabbard, 20th century item. Made of steel, wood, and brass, the item measures 4.5" x 16" x 0.25". Pakistan, ma...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Buntline Special Holster50Buntline Special Holster
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Buntline Special Holster, circa 1960s. Made of leather, the item measure 17.25" x 6" x 0.25". Buckskin Enterprises. Holster is tooled...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 10.00