Montana Cabinet of Curiosities

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Welcome to our February sale featuring a stunning collection of Indian artifacts from all forms and functions. Our auction offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of history and culture with a wide range of items from baskets and pots to arrowheads, dolls, beadwork, Navajo rugs, blankets, textiles, stone tools, Kachinas, paintings, trade beads, Navajo, and Zuni jewelry, squash blossoms, and more.

Each item has a unique story to tell, and we invite you to explore the rich cultural heritage and diversity of Native American tribes through our auction.

Whether you are a collector, history enthusiast, or simply appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship of Indian items, this auction is a must-attend event.
A bid placed on our auctions is a legal contract – it cannot be revoked or cancelled for any reason. By registering for our auctions, you grant us permission to waive your right to execute any chargebacks against our company for any reason. Auctions will be sold with and without reserve. If a lot contains a reserve price, it will be clearly noted in the corresponding catalog. All items are sold as is, where is with no guarantees expressed or implied.
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Before Barbed Wire417 - Before Barbed Wire
Davis Brothers Auction
LA Huffman Montana. 1956
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Bounty Hunting Days in Montana418 - Bounty Hunting Days in Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Missoula Montana Sheriff John C Moe. Signed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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1918 $1 Chicago Federal Reserve Bank Note418 - 1918 $1 Chicago Federal Reserve Bank Note
Davis Brothers Auction
Decent example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll418 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
12" tall. Sold as-is. Allard Auction Collection Inv: KRM
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll419 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
11 3/4" tall. Sold as-is. Allard Auction Collection Inv: SDR 38843
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Antique Brass French Pocket Compass419 - Antique Brass French Pocket Compass
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old compass.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 95.00
 
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Sheriffs of Missoula County Montana419 - Sheriffs of Missoula County Montana
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1860-1978. Sheriff John Moe.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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Brazilian Amethyst Crystal420 - Brazilian Amethyst Crystal
Davis Brothers Auction
11" long, 4 1/2" wide. Weighs 6lbs.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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Speck Sterling Silver Gambling Buddha Charm420 - Speck Sterling Silver Gambling Buddha Charm
Davis Brothers Auction
Bottom opens to reveal miniature dice. 1 1/2" tall, 7/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll420 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
10 3/8" tall. Sold as-is. Allard Auction Collection Inv: SDR 38844
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll421 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
16 1/8" tall. Sold as-is. Allard Auction Collection Inv: SDR 38849
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Antique Art Deco Montana Ring Box421 - Antique Art Deco Montana Ring Box
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Borg Jewelry Missoula Montana. 3 1/8" by 2" by 1 3/8" tall.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Charles Darwin Descent of Man421 - Charles Darwin Descent of Man
Davis Brothers Auction
Second Edition. Missing Title and Copyright Page. Binding is worn.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
 
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Tall Timber Pilots Montana Book422 - Tall Timber Pilots Montana Book
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Author Signed. Dale White and Larry Florek. 1953
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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H Stern Jewelers Brazil Loose Colored Stones422 - H Stern Jewelers Brazil Loose Colored Stones
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3 Amethyst, Smoky Quartz, and White Topaz.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Group of Hopi Indian Kachina Dolls422 - Group of Hopi Indian Kachina Dolls
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Sold as-is. Allard Auction Collection Inv: LIC 17504
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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Makah Northwest Coast Native American Baskets423 - Makah Northwest Coast Native American Baskets
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set of basket mats. 6 3/4" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: MTHZ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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Oleg Cassini Rhinestone Costume Jewelry Earrings423 - Oleg Cassini Rhinestone Costume Jewelry Earrings
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed, dated 1964. 1 1/8" long.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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For Whom the Bell Tolls423 - For Whom the Bell Tolls
Davis Brothers Auction
Ernest Hemingway. 1943
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
 
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Sand424 - Sand
Davis Brothers Auction
Will James. 1929 1st Edition.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Victorian Gold Filled Bracelets424 - Victorian Gold Filled Bracelets
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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Makah Northwest Coast Native American Basket424 - Makah Northwest Coast Native American Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
4 3/8" diameter, 2 3/8" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Makah Northwest Coast Native American Basket425 - Makah Northwest Coast Native American Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
7 1/2" diameter, 3 3/4" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: BRO 42872
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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1939 Golden Gate International Exposition Knife425 - 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Made by colonial.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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East of the Sun and West of the Moon425 - East of the Sun and West of the Moon
Davis Brothers Auction
Old tales from the North. Illustrated by Kay Nielsen.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
 
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The Arabian Nights426 - The Arabian Nights
Davis Brothers Auction
Adeline H. Bolton, Orton Lowe. 1925
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
 
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Texaco Gas Sterling Silver Advertising Knife426 - Texaco Gas Sterling Silver Advertising Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare old knife. As made for distributors in South America
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Chehalis Tribe Native American Indian Basket426 - Chehalis Tribe Native American Indian Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
6 1/4" diameter, 3 1/4" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: MNS 30972
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
 
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Papago Native American Indian Basket427 - Papago Native American Indian Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
8 1/8" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: MPO 30362
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Alaskan Eskimo Inuit Carved Billiken427 - Alaskan Eskimo Inuit Carved Billiken
Davis Brothers Auction
2 1/4" tall.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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Montana The Last Best Place427 - Montana The Last Best Place
Davis Brothers Auction
Falcon Press.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Kidnapped428 - Kidnapped
Davis Brothers Auction
Robert Louis Stevenson. Illustrated by Manning de V. Lee.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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WW2 Miniature Uniform Medals428 - WW2 Miniature Uniform Medals
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Hopi Indian Butterfly Basket428 - Hopi Indian Butterfly Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
4 3/4" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NIL 24568
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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Hopi Native American Indian Basket Third Mesa429 - Hopi Native American Indian Basket Third Mesa
Davis Brothers Auction
9 1/2" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NIL 24569
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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Fortune Telling Book Haskin Service429 - Fortune Telling Book Haskin Service
Davis Brothers Auction
Distributed by the Missoulian Newspaper in Missoula Montana.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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The Scarecrow of OZ429 - The Scarecrow of OZ
Davis Brothers Auction
L. Frank Baum. 1915 First Edition. Color Plates, no books listed on verso. Captioned color plates. Binding is a bit loose.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
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Daniel Boone Wilderness Scout430 - Daniel Boone Wilderness Scout
Davis Brothers Auction
Stewart Edward White. 1922
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Playboy's Little Annie Fanny430 - Playboy's Little Annie Fanny
Davis Brothers Auction
Harvey Kurtzman
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
 
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African Woven Basket430 - African Woven Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
3 1/2" diameter, 3 1/8" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Northern California Hupa Indian Basket431 - Northern California Hupa Indian Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
11 3/8" diameter, 4 3/4" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: SDR 38821
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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1964 GI Joe Action Soldier 7500 in Box431 - 1964 GI Joe Action Soldier 7500 in Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Does not appear to have been played with much, if ever.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
 
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Swiss Family Robinson431 - Swiss Family Robinson
Davis Brothers Auction
T.H. Robinson Illustrated.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
 
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Ozma of OZ Popular Edition Frank Baum432 - Ozma of OZ Popular Edition Frank Baum
Davis Brothers Auction
1907 copyright.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
 
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1962 Barbie Doll 850 Ash Blond Bubble Cut432 - 1962 Barbie Doll 850 Ash Blond Bubble Cut
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
 
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Makah Northwest Coast Native American Basket432 - Makah Northwest Coast Native American Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
4 3/4" diameter, 3" tall not including handle. Allard Auction Collection Inv: BRO 42859
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
 
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Antique Japanese Ikebana Basket433 - Antique Japanese Ikebana Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
7" diameter, 11" tall not including handle. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
 
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Mid Century Modern Teak Kinetic Balance Sculptures433 - Mid Century Modern Teak Kinetic Balance Sculptures
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Hans Brinker of the Silver Skates433 - Hans Brinker of the Silver Skates
Davis Brothers Auction
Mary M Dodge. Illustrated by NC Wyeth and Peter Hurd.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Collection of Masonic Books434 - Collection of Masonic Books
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Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, History of Freemasonry, History of Freemasonry Illustrated, Morals and Dogma, 100 Years of Masonic History Missoula Monta
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
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