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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Navajo Indian Two Grey Hills Sampler Rug1080 - Navajo Indian Two Grey Hills Sampler Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
20 1/2" by 27 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
 
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Navajo First Phase Revival Indian Chief's Blanket1081 - Navajo First Phase Revival Indian Chief's Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
Made by Evelyn Joe. 27" by 28".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
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Navajo Indian Ganado Red Blanket Rug1082 - Navajo Indian Ganado Red Blanket Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Has old trading post tag as shown. Made by Jane Small. 18" by 28".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
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Navajo Indian Pictorial Sheep Blanket Rug1083 - Navajo Indian Pictorial Sheep Blanket Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Made by Fannie Pette. 24" by 25".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to H******2 for 625.00
 
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Navajo Second Phase Revival Indian Chief's Blanket1084 - Navajo Second Phase Revival Indian Chief's Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
Woven by Virginia Yazzie. 14 1/2" by 19".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
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Navajo First Phase Revival Indian Chief's Blanket1085 - Navajo First Phase Revival Indian Chief's Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
48 3/4" by 50". Weaver is Loretta Gray.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
 
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Mexican Wool Serape Saltillo Blanket1086 - Mexican Wool Serape Saltillo Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
54" by 82".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Antique Tintype Photo Girl with Porcelain Doll1087 - Antique Tintype Photo Girl with Porcelain Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice early image. Girl appears to be very wealthy. 2 3/8" by 3 3/8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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J.W. Pike Orleans Nebraska Cowboy Gunfighter Photo1088 - J.W. Pike Orleans Nebraska Cowboy Gunfighter Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
4 1/4" by 6 1/2". Wonderful early image. The Man has a Money Belt Style Cartridge Belt, and a Colt Bisley Pistol. He is wearing a leather ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
 
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William E. Hook Indian Burial Photo1089 - William E. Hook Indian Burial Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Northwest Territory. Red Dog Chief of the Sioux. 4 1/4" by 5 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
 
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Post Mortem Cowboy Gunfighter Cabinet Photo1090 - Post Mortem Cowboy Gunfighter Cabinet Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare image. The man is deceased. He is Wearing a Crow Indian Beaded Leather Shirt. 4" by 6 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
 
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Left Handed Charley Cowboy Gunfighter Photo1091 - Left Handed Charley Cowboy Gunfighter Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Left Handed Charlie or Charles Damon. Signed C.A. Damon Fenton Michigan on the back. 4 1/4" by 6 1/4". Charles A. Damon was a trick-shot a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
 
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Blackfoot Indian Teepee Browning Montana Photo1092 - Blackfoot Indian Teepee Browning Montana Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Caption on the back says A Little Blackfoot in Browning Montana. 6" by 8" on card. Rare early image.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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Shoshone Indian Cabinet Photo Stites Idaho1093 - Shoshone Indian Cabinet Photo Stites Idaho
Davis Brothers Auction
Taken by Church Photo Stites Idaho. Caption states July 20th 1907. Wonderful early image. 6 3/8" by 8 3/8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
 
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Umatilla Indian Photo Pendleton Oregon1094 - Umatilla Indian Photo Pendleton Oregon
Davis Brothers Auction
6" by 8". Nice image.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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Chief White Deer US Indian Scout Photo1095 - Chief White Deer US Indian Scout Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
U.S. Indian Scout White Deer is holding an 1873 Springfield trapdoor carbine, wearing an eagle feather bonnet with trailer, a U.S. Grant peace medal a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
 
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Antique Cowboy Identified Photo1096 - Antique Cowboy Identified Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Man is identified as Epson Halle Crowe. 4 1/4" by 5 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Occupational Photo of Men Playing Poker or Pharo1097 - Occupational Photo of Men Playing Poker or Pharo
Davis Brothers Auction
Possibly occupational, the men may be saloon owners. Men are identified as Neal Gray, and John Crable. 4 1/4" by 6 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
 
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Antique Photo of Men Playing Poker1098 - Antique Photo of Men Playing Poker
Davis Brothers Auction
Photographer is Carlson of Sycamore Illinois.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
 
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Antique Theatrical Occupational Cabinet Card Photo1099 - Antique Theatrical Occupational Cabinet Card Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Henri Marquis de Corneville from the play Les cloches de Corneville.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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American Actor Edwin Arden Cabinet Card1100 - American Actor Edwin Arden Cabinet Card
Davis Brothers Auction
Dressed as a Cowboy holding a Springfield Rifle and a Hawk. Edwin Hunter Pendleton Arden (February 4, 1864 – October 2, 1918) was an American
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
 
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Image of Early US Marshals or Regulators1101 - Image of Early US Marshals or Regulators
Davis Brothers Auction
One man has a Colt Single Action and the other is holding a vest pistol. Hansley's Studio Colfax Illinois.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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Antique Fresno California Cowboy Miner Photo1102 - Antique Fresno California Cowboy Miner Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice image. Man is wearing cavalry boots, and denim striped miners trousers. E.R. Higgins Fresno California.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Los Angeles California Cowboy Gunfighter Photo1103 - Los Angeles California Cowboy Gunfighter Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
The man resembles Doc Holliday. His is sporting a Smith and Wesson Pistol and a Bowie Knife in his Waist Belt. Photographer is Plaza Gallery Los Angel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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Harry Cooper Yorkshire Giant PT Barnum Photo1104 - Harry Cooper Yorkshire Giant PT Barnum Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Photographer is Wendt of Boonton New Jersey. Signed and identified on the back as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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Camillus Buck Sydney Fly Tombstone Arizona Photo1105 - Camillus Buck Sydney Fly Tombstone Arizona Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice Image. Taken by C.S. Fly of Tombstone Arizona Territory.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Antique New Mexico Cowboy Photo1106 - Antique New Mexico Cowboy Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old image. Identified on the back as New Mexico.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Montana Territory Identified Cowboy Cabinet Photo1107 - Montana Territory Identified Cowboy Cabinet Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice image. Identified on back. Photographer is Benjamin of Livingston Montana Territory.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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Photo of American Cowboy Taken in London1108 - Photo of American Cowboy Taken in London
Davis Brothers Auction
Subject is identified on back as Doc Powell.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Antique Chinese Photo of President Yuan Shikai1109 - Antique Chinese Photo of President Yuan Shikai
Davis Brothers Auction
Captioned as shown. 3 3/4" by 5 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
 
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Large Antique Chinese Nationalist Republican Sword1110 - Large Antique Chinese Nationalist Republican Sword
Davis Brothers Auction
Huge sword. As Carried by an officer of the Chinese Nationalist or Republican Party. 43" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
 
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1780 Russian Silver Rouble Coin Dish w/ Tusks1111 - 1780 Russian Silver Rouble Coin Dish w/ Tusks
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat piece. Set with African Boar Tusks. Coin is Dated 1780. Dish is solid silver. 6 1/4" diameter. 269 grams total weight.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
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Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Cuffs1112 - Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Cuffs
Davis Brothers Auction
As used in the Tom Mix Wild West Show.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Cuffs1113 - Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Cuffs
Davis Brothers Auction
As used in the Tom Mix Wild West Show.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
 
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Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Cuffs1114 - Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Cuffs
Davis Brothers Auction
As used in the Tom Mix Wild West Show.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
 
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Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Cuffs1115 - Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Cuffs
Davis Brothers Auction
As used in the Tom Mix Wild West Show.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
 
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Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Cuffs1116 - Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Cuffs
Davis Brothers Auction
As used in the Tom Mix Wild West Show.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Cuffs1117 - Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Cuffs
Davis Brothers Auction
As used in the Tom Mix Wild West Show.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Cuffs1118 - Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Cuffs
Davis Brothers Auction
As used in the Tom Mix Wild West Show.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
 
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Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Cuffs1119 - Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Cuffs
Davis Brothers Auction
Snakeskin pattern. As used in the Tom Mix Wild West Show.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 105.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Bronc Belt1120 - Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Bronc Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
As used in the Tom Mix Wild West Show.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Bronc Belt1121 - Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Bronc Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
As used in the Tom Mix Wild West Show.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Bronc Belt1122 - Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Bronc Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
As used in the Tom Mix Wild West Show.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Bronc Belt1123 - Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Bronc Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
As used in the Tom Mix Wild West Show.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
 
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Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Bronc Belt1124 - Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Bronc Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
As used in the Tom Mix Wild West Show.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Bronc Belt1125 - Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Bronc Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
As used in the Tom Mix Wild West Show.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Bronc Belt1126 - Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Bronc Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
As used in the Tom Mix Wild West Show.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
 
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Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Bronc Belt1127 - Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Bronc Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
As used in the Tom Mix Wild West Show.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
 
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Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Bronc Belt1128 - Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Bronc Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
As used in the Tom Mix Wild West Show.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Cuffs1129 - Antique Tooled Leather Cowboy Cuffs
Davis Brothers Auction
As used in the Tom Mix Wild West Show.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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