Indian Art - Best of Santa Fe '14

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Scheduled around Santa Fe's annual Indian Market, the "Best of Santa Fe" auction is our premiere buying event of the year. It's two full days of auction activity, with over 1000 lots of hard-to-find Native American beadwork, pottery, jewelry, baskets, rugs, NW Coast items, Eskimo relics, trade beads, katsinas, original art, and more, plus antique, western, and other interesting collectibles in all categories. Held at the famous Scottish Rites Hall near Santa Fe's historic Plaza, this auction is a must-see! Please join us in Santa Fe if you can, or participate as a live online bidder through iCollector. Good luck bidding!
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Navajo Rug/Weaving49 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Classic and well-woven Yei figured rug purchased at the Canyon De Chelly Trading Post in the 1970s. Very good condition. 39" x 50&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving - Bernie Barber50 - Navajo Rug/Weaving - Bernie Barber
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Outstanding and large fine weave rug from Sawmill area done in beautiful muted colors. Very good condition. 44" x 69-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Navajo Necklace51 - Navajo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Elegant squash blossom necklace with double band naja on handmade sterling beads, with three natural spider web turquoise cabochons. 27...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to mgforbes for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Navajo Necklace52 - Navajo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Outstanding stamped sterling bead necklace and triangular pendant with natural Pilot Mountain turquoise cabochon in shadowbox setting. 26
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Turquoise Necklace53 - Turquoise Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Beautiful graduated turquoise heshi jacla-style necklace with coral nugget ends plus two coral heshi slabs. 18" long
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Navajo Bolo Tie - E. Neal54 - Navajo Bolo Tie - E. Neal
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Sterling silver bolo with repousse work and two Lone Mountain turquoise cabochons in slide and tips. Hallmark "E. Neal." 36&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Navajo Belt - Sammie Kescoli Begay55 - Navajo Belt - Sammie Kescoli Begay
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Black leather belt with exceptional sterling buckle, tip, and two keepers; with exceptional filework. 40" long, buckle 2" x 2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Navajo Bracelet - Bernice Leekya56 - Navajo Bracelet - Bernice Leekya
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Stunning 14K gold bracelet with filework and set with eleven natural Nevada Turquoise cabochons with matrix. Hallmarked "BML.&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 650.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Gold & Turquoise Pendant57 - Gold & Turquoise Pendant
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Beautiful gold overlay pendant with natural Nevada Turquoise cabochon. 1-1/4" x 1-3/8"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to duffman2 for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Navajo Bracelet - R. Martinez58 - Navajo Bracelet - R. Martinez
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Striking wide silver cuff bracelet with beautiful filework and a large square cut Royston cabochon flanked by six round stones and 12 ste
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Zuni Earrings59 - Zuni Earrings
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Exquisite turquoise and silver channel inlay drop earrings - attributed to silversmith Virgil Dishta. 2" x 7/8"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Zuni Ring - Victor Begay60 - Zuni Ring - Victor Begay
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Classic silver and turquoise petit point ring in oval cluster form. Hallmark VMB. Size 7
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Eskimo Ivory Cribbage Board61 - Eskimo Ivory Cribbage Board
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Larger hand-worked ivory cribbage board with caribou, fish, seals, hunters, dog sled, and other items finely scrimshawed on the surface.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Eskimo Ivory Cribbage Board62 - Eskimo Ivory Cribbage Board
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Smaller version of the previous lot, this one with even finer scrimshaw work showing a walrus and a seal. Very good condition. 1-1/
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Eskimo Ivory Knife63 - Eskimo Ivory Knife
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Very unique striped handle (alternating ivory, bone, and latigo) plus a handmade knife made from a heavy hacksaw blade. Very good condit
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Attu Basketry Wallet63a - Attu Basketry Wallet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Exceptional extra-fine weave two-piece "wallet" with open work sections and a diamond pattern made from Russian silk thread...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to gents for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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Eskimo Hoop Mask - Katuck Kealiher64 - Eskimo Hoop Mask - Katuck Kealiher
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Modern traditional-style hoop or spirit mask made from soapstone, baleen, wood, and feathers. Excellent condition, in it's own cu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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3 NWC Bracelets65 - 3 NWC Bracelets
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970-1980s, Three similar hand wrought all-silver bracelets, each expertly carved and engraved with Northwest Coast designs. All in very good c
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 375.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Argillite Totem Pole66 - Argillite Totem Pole
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Small handcarved three-figure argillite stone totem pole with eagle, bear, and frog figures. Very good condition, marked "To...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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NW Coast Button Blanket67 - NW Coast Button Blanket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Large and beautiful traditional handcrafted button blanket with bear figure, made of heavy woolen tradecloth with multitudes of white shell
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Columbia River Burlwood Bowl68 - Columbia River Burlwood Bowl
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Rare early hand carved deep wooden bowl with handles, found in the lower Columbia River area in the 1940s. Very good condition. 11-1/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to gailn-14 for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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Klickitat Basket - Nettie Kuneki Jackson69 - Klickitat Basket - Nettie Kuneki Jackson
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Beautiful little fully imbricated hard basket with intact rim loops and stepped geometric designs. Very good condition. 6-1/8" x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Klickitat Basket - Nettie Kuneki Jackson70 - Klickitat Basket - Nettie Kuneki Jackson
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Outstanding little fully imbricated hard basket with intact rim loops and rare human figures done in red. Very good condition. 7-3/4&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Zia Pottery Jar - Kathy Piño71 - Zia Pottery Jar - Kathy Piño
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Classic sturdy olla with traditional bird figures and symbols done in polychrome. Very good condition, with one interior rim chip. 8-1/4
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 325.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Acoma Pottery Jar - Marie Torivio72 - Acoma Pottery Jar - Marie Torivio
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Traditional thin-walled wide-mouthed olla with classic stylized polychrome motif. Very good condition, but has a fine rim crack. 8-1/4...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Santa Clara Pottery Bowl - Camilio Tafoya73 - Santa Clara Pottery Bowl - Camilio Tafoya
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Classic deep carved blackware bowl with traditional Avanyu serpent figure. Very good condition. Signed "Camilio Tafoya Sunflower....
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Jar - Fannie Nampeyo74 - Hopi Pottery Jar - Fannie Nampeyo
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Small classic-shaped olla with polychrome winged pattern. Good condition, with a few minor surface scuffs/scratches. 4" x 4-3/4&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to sellingout2 for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Jar - Dextra Nampeyo75 - Hopi Pottery Jar - Dextra Nampeyo
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Beautiful polychrome seed jar with striking bird figures. Very good condition. 3-1/2" x 5-3/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Acoma Art Pottery Jar - Shutiva/S.W. Garcia76 - Acoma Art Pottery Jar - Shutiva/S.W. Garcia
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, One-of-a-kind redware pottery vessel done in humanoid form with applied turtle and cornstalk figures. Very good condition. 14-3/4&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Acoma Pottery Figures - Juana Leno77 - Acoma Pottery Figures - Juana Leno
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Unique seven-piece nativity set showing Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, a cradle, and three animals. Very good condition. Mary 2-3/4" x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Jar - Garnet Pavatea78 - Hopi Pottery Jar - Garnet Pavatea
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Fine polychrome wide-mouthed jar with traditional winged motif. Very good condition. 3-1/2" x 3-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Jemez Pottery Canteen79 - Jemez Pottery Canteen
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Miniature polychrome pottery canteen with two-sided designs painted on the ends of the lugs. Very good condition, shows some use. 3-3/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to katedoordan for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Laguna Pottery Bowl - Kanteena80 - Laguna Pottery Bowl - Kanteena
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Small Mimbres-style black-on-white bowl with large bat figure. Very good condition. 2-1/4" x 4-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Navajo Concho Belt81 - Navajo Concho Belt
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s, Classic vintage hand wrought all-silver belt with six oval conchos plus a repoussé spider buckle (2-1/4" x 3"). Very go...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Navajo Belt Buckle82 - Navajo Belt Buckle
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Heavy gauge solid silver buckle set with five turquoise nugget stones. Very good condition, large stone has small crack. 2-1/4" x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie - Andrew Dewa83 - Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie - Andrew Dewa
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Classic stone-to-stone inlay bolo in ram form with many carved and raised elements. Very good condition. 39" long, bolo 4-1/2&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to rich-seattle for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie - Eddie Bayuka84 - Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie - Eddie Bayuka
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Outstanding channel inlay bolo depicting a snake dancer with two snakes in action. Very good condition, highly detailed with many carved
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie85 - Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Traditional mosaic inlay on silver bolo tie of a Gan Dancer and all his accoutrements. Very good condition, unsigned. 40" long, b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Navajo Salt Bowl and Spoon - Don Platero86 - Navajo Salt Bowl and Spoon - Don Platero
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Beautiful hand wrought finely stamped salt holder and spoon. Both in very good condition. Bowl 3/4" x 3", spoon 4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Navajo Silver Pieces87 - Navajo Silver Pieces
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Fine all-silver miniature pot with stamped details plus two spoons, one with a turquoise stone. All in very good condition. Dish 3/4&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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San Filipe Cross - Lupe Iule88 - San Filipe Cross - Lupe Iule
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Classic hand wrought all-silver cross set with oxblood red coral stones. Very good condition. 5-3/8" x 3"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Coral and Silver Cross - Lupe Iule89 - Coral and Silver Cross - Lupe Iule
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Classic hand wrought all-silver cross set with oxblood red coral stones, like the previous but smaller. Very good condition. 3" x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Navajo Necklace - B. Joe90 - Navajo Necklace - B. Joe
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Fine squash blossom-style all-silver necklace with cast friendship naja set with colorful turquoise and shell stones. Very good conditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Hupa Basketry Bottle91 - Hupa Basketry Bottle
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Finely woven basketry-covered whiskey jug with stacked serrated elements and rare intact handle. Very good condition. 12-3/4" x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Nisqually Basket92 - Nisqually Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1900, Exceptional fine weave hard basket with fully imbricated exterior and fine two-color design. Very good condition, very few missing/damage
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Wasco Sally Bag93 - Wasco Sally Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1900, Very rare small woven Sally bag covered with human, animal, and bird figures. A museum-quality showpiece in very good condition. 5-3/4&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Yakima Sally Bag94 - Yakima Sally Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Traditional old woven hemp cylinder bag with stepped two-color triangles made with dyed cornhusks. Well used but in very good conditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Quinault Basket95 - Quinault Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Outstanding fine weave flared bowl with vertical design bands on a salt and pepper field. Excellent condition. 7-3/8" x 10-...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Historic Wasco Sally Bag96 - Historic Wasco Sally Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1880, Rare and important tall lidded soft weave Sally bag loaded with traditional figures including (condors), deer or elk, and sturgeon. Very
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to coopervet for (3,750.00 + 750.00BP) = 4,500.00
 
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Klickitat Basket97 - Klickitat Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Traditional deep hard-sided cooking basket with imbricated exterior geometric designs. Good condition except has a small hole/damage u
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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