Inaugural Montana Big Chief Auction

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Unique museum quality auction featuring a local private collection is being offered for sale. Everything starts at $10. Pre-bidding is now open until October 17th at 10AM MST. This is a two day online LIVE event that will be hosted on the 17th & 18th of October. Over $400,000 in estimated value. Some never before seen historic Montana photographs & Native American beadwork.
We will make every effort and put forth our due diligence to attempt to properly describe and represent items, however all items are sold on a buyer discretionary basis. Once a lot has been purchased, there are no returns or exchanges of any kind.

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Hudson Bay Blue White Heart Trade Bead Necklace181 - Hudson Bay Blue White Heart Trade Bead Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set of Blue White Heart Hudson Bay Trade Beads.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Navajo Turquoise Red Coral Nugget Shell Necklace182 - Navajo Turquoise Red Coral Nugget Shell Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Turquoise, Coral, and Scallop Shell.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Lapis Lazuli Bear Fetish Navajo Necklace183 - Lapis Lazuli Bear Fetish Navajo Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise and Coral. Set with a Bear Fetish.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Early Cree Indian Fully Beaded Moccasins184 - Early Cree Indian Fully Beaded Moccasins
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful early pair of Moccasins. Cree Indian. No damage or repair.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (725.00) = 725.00
 
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Cheyenne Indian Beaded Teepee Tipi Bag185 - Cheyenne Indian Beaded Teepee Tipi Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old bag. Was found stored in a hope chest. Was more than likely never used. 8.5" tall, 9" long. Horsehair drops with tin cones. About...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (525.00 + 115.50BP) = 640.50
 
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Crow Indian Quilled & Beaded Pipe Bag Wool Tassels186 - Crow Indian Quilled & Beaded Pipe Bag Wool Tassels
Davis Brothers Auction
Unusual early pipe bag. Quilled with Wool Tassels. No damage or repair.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (675.00) = 675.00
 
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Santee Sioux Fully Beaded Figural Chiefs Gloves187 - Santee Sioux Fully Beaded Figural Chiefs Gloves
Davis Brothers Auction
About the best set of Beaded Gauntlets you will ever see outside of Museum collections. Fully beaded as shown. Leather is still soft. From an old midw
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Large Turquoise Red Coral Squash Blossom Necklace188 - Large Turquoise Red Coral Squash Blossom Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Gigantic necklace. Definitely made for a prominent man as shown. Set with turquoise and red coral. Sterling silver. Huge and flashy.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Crow Indian Montana Beaded Awl Case189 - Crow Indian Montana Beaded Awl Case
Davis Brothers Auction
16" long with tin cone drops. No damage. Very finely made.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (400.00 + 88.00BP) = 488.00
 
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Crow Indian Montana WW1 Victory Beaded Pouch190 - Crow Indian Montana WW1 Victory Beaded Pouch
Davis Brothers Auction
Beaded on both sides. Depicts WW1 Victory Eagle and American Flags. 3.5" by 4". No loss or damage.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
 
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