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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Old Gourd Collection51Old Gourd Collection
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Old Gourd Collection, circa 1900s. Made of gourds, the items measure from 3.5" to 5.25". South America. 6 carved and stylized gourds used ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********9 for 30.50
Mexican Weaving52Mexican Weaving
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Mexican Weaving, circa 1960s. Made of wool and cotton, the item measures 28" x 58" w/fringe. Mexico. 8 butterfly figures of various colors...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Large Hopi Polychrome Olla53Large Hopi Polychrome Olla
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Large Hopi Polychrome Olla, circa 1950s. Made of clay and paint, the items measure 11" x 11" x 5.75". Hopi, signed Little Fawn. Condi...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to a*****i for 122.00
Navajo Wedding Basket54Navajo Wedding Basket
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Navajo Wedding Basket, circa 1930s. Made of willow and devils claw, the item measures 13 1/4" x 13 1/4" x 2 1/2". Arizona, Navajo. Co...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Antique Duck Decoy55Antique Duck Decoy
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Antique Duck Decoy, circa 1940s. Made wood and glass eyes, the item measures 5" x 16" x 6". American. Condition: Good, worn from use,...
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to s*******m for 24.40
A. Nampeyo Olla56A. Nampeyo Olla
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A. Nampeyo Olla, circa 1980s. Made of clay and paint, the item measures 8" x 8" x 5". Hopi-Tewa, Adelle Nampeyo. Signed by renowned H...
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Rain Stick Bundle57Rain Stick Bundle
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Rain Stick Bundle, 20th century item. Made of wood, heavy grained sand, cactus needles, paper and ink. Rain stick measures 13 1/2" x 1 3/4"...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Clay Figure58Clay Figure
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Clay Figure, age unknown. Made of clay and paint, the item measures 4.5" x 7" x 9". South America. Nice, older vessel with handle and...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
Pair of Beaded Moccasins59Pair of Beaded Moccasins
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Pair of Beaded Moccasins, circa 1920s. Made of deerhide and glass beads, the items measure about 4" x 11.5" x 3" each. Kickapoo, Okla...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
Mexican Sombrero60Mexican Sombrero
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Mexican Sombrero, circa 1960s. Made of cloth, yarn and paper, the item measures 23" x 19" x 5". Mexico, Pigalle brand. Nice, fancy gr...
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to c**********s for 12.20
African Wood Mask61African Wood Mask
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African Wood Mask, circa 1950s. Made of wood and paint, the item measures 12.5" x 12.5" x 3.25". Ivory Coast. Displays very nicely; ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
Native American Dreamcatcher62Native American Dreamcatcher
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Native American Dreamcatcher, 20th century item. Made of wood, stone, feathers, leather, sinew and beads, the item measures 29" x 28". Ari...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Coral Necklace63Coral Necklace
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Coral Necklace, circa 1970s. Made of coral, bone and beads, the item hangs 9" as worn. Nice carved, and drilled bone pendant measuring 1 1/8&qu...
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Alaskan Carving64Alaskan Carving
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Alaskan Carving, circa 1990s. Made of soapstone, the item measures 5.5" x 2" x 3.5". Alaska. Features 2 wolf pups investigating a sma...
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Aquamarine & Pearl Necklace65Aquamarine & Pearl Necklace
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Aquamarine & Pearl Necklace, modern item. Made of aquamarine stone and pearls, some beads, the item hangs 8" as worn. Condition: Good, see ...
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Russian Wood Icon66Russian Wood Icon
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Russian Wood Icon, circa 1930s. Made of wood and paint, the item measures 4.25" x 13.75" x 1.75". Russia. Condition: Good, see images...
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Alaskan Female Figure67Alaskan Female Figure
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Alaskan Female Figure, circa 1980s. Made of soapstone, the item measures 3.5" x 3" x 8". Alaska. Polish all over except for small por...
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Chinese Figure w/Articulating Arms68Chinese Figure w/Articulating Arms
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Chinese Figure w/Articulating Arms, circa 1930s. Made of wood and paint, the item measures 7" x 4.75" x 18" tall. China. Arms move at...
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Chinese Stone Carving69Chinese Stone Carving
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Chinese Stone Carving, circa 1910s. Made of stone, the item measures 7" x 2" x 4". China. Gorilla dragging a net with 2 jars inside. ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Spanish Military Knife w/Piggyback70Spanish Military Knife w/Piggyback
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Spanish Military Knife w/Piggyback, circa 1970s. Made of steel, paint and cloth, the knife is 12" long and the piggyback is 6". Spain, Nie...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Fishing Bobber-Black Memorabilia71Fishing Bobber-Black Memorabilia
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Fishing Bobber-Black Memorabilia, circa 1940s. Made of wood, copper and paint, the item measures 9" x 1.5". USA. Condition: Good, some wea...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Polychrome Basket72Polychrome Basket
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Polychrome Basket, circa 1960s. Made of pine needles and grass, the item measures 4" x 4" x 4.5". Tarahumara, Sonora, MX. Olla shaped...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c**********s for 18.30
15 Pages of Black Memorabilia Book7315 Pages of Black Memorabilia Book
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15 Pages of Black Memorabilia Book, circa 1930s. Made of paper and ink, the item measures 12.5" x 9.5". USA. Condition: Booklet is at leas...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Cloth-Like Black Memorabilia Book74Cloth-Like Black Memorabilia Book
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Cloth-Like Black Memorabilia Book, 1945. Made of cloth-like paper, the item measures 13.5" x 10". Ohio, USA. Titled "Little Black Sam...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
6 Georgia Spearheads756 Georgia Spearheads
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6 Georgia Spearheads, circa 5000 years old. Made of chert, the items measure from 3 3/4" to 2 3/4". Terrell County, Georgia. Found in the ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Black Memorabilia Historical Items76Black Memorabilia Historical Items
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Black Memorabilia Historical Items, postcard from the 19th century, advertising piece is a newer 1835 copy. Made of paper, the items measure 14"...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
Antique Remington Camp Knife77Antique Remington Camp Knife
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Antique Remington Camp Knife, circa 1920s. Made of carbon steel, brass and wood, the item measures 17.5" overall. American. Rare knife has &quo...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Navajo Sand Painting78Navajo Sand Painting
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Navajo Sand Painting, circa 1990s. Made of wood, glass and sand, the item measures 5" x 7". Navajo, Arizona. Nice turquoise cabochon in fr...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
Fossil & Artifact Collection79Fossil & Artifact Collection
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Fossil & Artifact Collection, artifacts c. 5000 years old. Made of chert and sandstone, the items measure from 1" to 2.5". Terrell Cou...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
Morgan Silver Dollar Buckle80Morgan Silver Dollar Buckle
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Morgan Silver Dollar Buckle, circa 1880s. Made of metal and coin silver, the item measures 2.5" x 3.5". USA. Bar on back of buckle is miss...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Native American Painted Gourd81Native American Painted Gourd
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Native American Painted Gourd, circa 1990s. Made of gourd and paint, the item measures 9" x 4". San Juan Ruins, Arizona. Geometric design ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
Collection of Spearheads82Collection of Spearheads
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Collection of Spearheads, circa 5000 years old. Made of chert, the items measure from 1.5" to 3". Terrell County, Georgia. Heavy patina, f...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
3 Turquoise Nugget Necklaces833 Turquoise Nugget Necklaces
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3 Turquoise Nugget Necklaces, circa 1960s. Made of turquoise and line, the necklaces are 28" each and nuggets measure approx. 1/4". Navajo...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
Morgan Silver Dollar Buckle84Morgan Silver Dollar Buckle
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Morgan Silver Dollar Buckle, 1921 date. Made of metal and coin silver, the item measures 2.5" x 3.5". USA. Nice looking western buckle. Co...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Double Pointed Obsidian Knife85Double Pointed Obsidian Knife
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Double Pointed Obsidian Knife, pre-historic item. Lot contains obsidian and chert scrapers, the knife measures 6" x 1 1/2". Humboldt Count...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
Sterling Silver Bracelet86Sterling Silver Bracelet
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Sterling Silver Bracelet, circa 1950s. Made of sterling silver, the item measures 7.5" x 1.5". Marked Sterling, Mexico. Beautiful, fancy d...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
Natural Branch Coral Necklace87Natural Branch Coral Necklace
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Natural Branch Coral Necklace, circa 1950s. Made of branch coral, the item measures 18". New Mexico. Nice color, beautiful coral pieces. Condit...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
Large Navajo Pottery Olla w/Deities88Large Navajo Pottery Olla w/Deities
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Large Navajo Pottery Olla w/Deities, circa 1980s. Made of coiled clay, pine pitch and paint, this olla measures 10.5" x 9.5" with etching ...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 280.00
Collection of Georgia Artifacts89Collection of Georgia Artifacts
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Collection of Georgia Artifacts, circa 2000 years old. Made of chert and pottery, the items measure from 1 1/2" to 3". Georgia, USA. Nice ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Mexican Fire Opal Bracelet & Ring90Mexican Fire Opal Bracelet & Ring
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Mexican Fire Opal Bracelet & Ring, circa 1940s. Made of sterling silver, fire opal and turquoise, the bracelet is 6" inside measurement wi...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Humboldt County Obsidian Points91Humboldt County Obsidian Points
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Humboldt County Obsidian Points, circa 3000 years old. Made of obsidian with chert scrapers, the main item measures 3.5" x 2". Humboldt Co...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Western Leather Framed Picture92Western Leather Framed Picture
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Western Leather Framed Picture, circa 1970s. Made of wood, leather and turquoise stones, the item measures 18" x 10" x 1". Probably A...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
California Artifact Collection93California Artifact Collection
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California Artifact Collection, pre-historic items. Made of obsidian and chert scrapers, the main item measures 4.5" x 1.5". Humboldt Coun...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
Morgan Silver Dollar Money Clip94Morgan Silver Dollar Money Clip
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Morgan Silver Dollar Money Clip, coin is marked 1882. Made of coin silver and metal clip, the item measures 1 1/2" x 2 1/2". USA. Good Mo...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Painted Native American Gourd95Painted Native American Gourd
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Painted Native American Gourd, circa 1980s. Made of gourd and paint, the item measures 10.5" x 7.5". Probably Pueblo, from New Mexico. Cop...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Double-Sided Bracelet w/Stonework96Double-Sided Bracelet w/Stonework
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Double-Sided Bracelet w/Stonework, circa 1960s. Made of sterling silver and gemstones, the item measures 8" x 1/2". Signed Mexico. This br...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
Georgia Artifact Collection97Georgia Artifact Collection
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Georgia Artifact Collection, circa 2000-5000 years old. Made of chert, flint and buckeye, the items measure from 1 1/2" to 2 1/2". Terrell...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Mexican Effigy Bracelet w/Earrings98Mexican Effigy Bracelet w/Earrings
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Mexican Effigy Bracelet w/Earrings, circa 1950s. Made of sterling silver and green glass, the item measures 7.5" x 1" and weighs approx 82...
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
S.S. & Mother of Pearl Eagle Necklace99S.S. & Mother of Pearl Eagle Necklace
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S.S. & Mother of Pearl Eagle Necklace, circa 1940s. Made of mother of pearl, sterling silver and turquoise on eagle's beak, the item measure...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
South Dakota Artifact Collection100South Dakota Artifact Collection
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South Dakota Artifact Collection, circa 2000 years old. Made of knife river flint, the items measure 3.25" x 2.25". Minnehaha County, Sout...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 55.00