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Montana Frontier History Auction

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Welcome to the Montana Frontier History Auction. Our two-day sale features a vast assortment of items.
Day 1: Cowboy Spurs, Bits, Indian Beadwork, Turquoise Jewelry, Navajo Rugs, Indian Artifacts, Chinese and Asian Objects, Tokens, Coins, Montana Photography and Historical Items, Band Signed Photos and Backstage Passes, Flags, Books, Rugs, Blankets, Textiles, and so much more.
Also included in Day 1 is a large selection of artworks from the Estate of Frederick Kress a notable California Artist.

Other featured artists include: Ace Powell, Bob Scriver, Taylor Lynde, Dave Powell, Tom Saubert, Les Peters, and Ralph Earl Decamp. A highlight of our art portion is the addition of an original Rembrandt etching of Jan Lutma.

Other lots of note include two industry award medals, given to Colorado Territory Gunsmith FW Freund for his accomplishments.

Day 2: Our Military and Firearm Day. Including a 7th Cavalry Montana Campaign Hat, a Signal Corps Messenger Pigeon Cage, Collection of Vietnam War Theater Made Patches, and many more unique and historical items.
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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1960s Nomura Battery Operated Brave Eagle Toy201 - 1960s Nomura Battery Operated Brave Eagle Toy
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Very nice example. Extremely clean in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique Dry Goods Store Candy Dispensing Jar202 - Antique Dry Goods Store Candy Dispensing Jar
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Made by E.M. Stevens of Chicago Illinois. No lid. Aluminum drawer opens to dispense candy or other assorted dry good bulk items. 12.5" tall.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Religious Dry Point Engraving Signed203 - Religious Dry Point Engraving Signed
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Signed as shown. Title is "The Lord is Truly Risen Alleluja". 16" by 19.5" including matte.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Castrol Motor Oil Double Sided Dealer Sign204 - Castrol Motor Oil Double Sided Dealer Sign
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Very nice original sign. 29.5" diameter.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Theodore Roosevelt Spokeman Review Washington Tray205 - Theodore Roosevelt Spokeman Review Washington Tray
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Scarce tray. Does have some oxidation damage as shown. Advertising from The Spokesman Review Newspaper of Spokane Washington. 13.5" by 16".
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Nice Older Taxidermy Goat Ram Shoulder Mount206 - Nice Older Taxidermy Goat Ram Shoulder Mount
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Nice older mount. Ready to hang. Unusual. 22" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Nice Older Taxidermy Goat Ram Shoulder Mount207 - Nice Older Taxidermy Goat Ram Shoulder Mount
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Nice older mount. Ready to hang. Unusual. 22" tall.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Antique Sears Roebuck and Co Store Sign208 - Antique Sears Roebuck and Co Store Sign
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Very nice old original sign. Heavy gauge painted metal. Hung in front of the store. 14" by 36".
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Nebraska Wildlife Habitat Fish and Game Sign209 - Nebraska Wildlife Habitat Fish and Game Sign
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Nice original sign. some wear as shown. 12" by 18".
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Montana Bob Marshall Wilderness USFS Sign210 - Montana Bob Marshall Wilderness USFS Sign
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Very nice sign. Custom made. Made by Hobo Joe of Hamilton Montana. 19.5" by 40".
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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US National Parks Service Boundary Sign211 - US National Parks Service Boundary Sign
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Very nice Original sign. As retired from Yellowstone National Park. 3" by 12".
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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US National Parks Service Boundary Sign212 - US National Parks Service Boundary Sign
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Very nice Original sign. As retired from Yellowstone National Park. 3" by 12".
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Nice Older Taxidermy Goat Ram Shoulder Mount213 - Nice Older Taxidermy Goat Ram Shoulder Mount
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Nice older mount. Ready to hang. Unusual. 24" tall.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Antique Civil War Tacked Leather Trunk214 - Antique Civil War Tacked Leather Trunk
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Very nice leather covered trunk. Civil War time period. 24" long, 12" tall.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Auguste Moreau Bronze Art Nouveau Lamp on Marble215 - Auguste Moreau Bronze Art Nouveau Lamp on Marble
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After Auguste Moreau. Very nice bronze lamp. Has some minor verdigris spotting as shown. Needs new bulbs. Has been rewired at some point. 36" t...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Custom Made Archery Long Bow Black Ghost216 - Custom Made Archery Long Bow Black Ghost
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Marked Sixty Two at Twenty Seven 63". Also signed but signature is illegible. 63" long.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Montana Salish Indian Toy Beaded Baby Cradle217 - Montana Salish Indian Toy Beaded Baby Cradle
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Very nice old piece. Made by the Salish Indians of Montana. Ex Doug Allard Collection. 9" tall, 3" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Blackfoot Indian Montana Elk Antler Beaded Quirt218 - Blackfoot Indian Montana Elk Antler Beaded Quirt
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Second half of the 20th Century. Very nicely made piece. Made from Elk Antler, braided leather and beaded trade cloth. 31" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Montana Indian Beaded Neckerchief Slides Steer219 - Montana Indian Beaded Neckerchief Slides Steer
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Nice grouping of 4 neckerchief slides. Also included is a small beaded man in headdress.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Indian Trade Bead White Heart Necklace220 - Indian Trade Bead White Heart Necklace
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Nice old beads, has a miniature Jefferson peace medal attached.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Montana Rocky Boy Indian Res Beaded Moccasins221 - Montana Rocky Boy Indian Res Beaded Moccasins
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First Half of the 20th Century. Made by the Rocky Boy Cree of Montana. 10.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Montana Indian Beaded Moccasins222 - Montana Indian Beaded Moccasins
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First Half of the 20th Century. Very nice pair of moccasins. May be Montana Cree. 9.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Montana Indian Made Parfleche Quill Knife Sheath223 - Montana Indian Made Parfleche Quill Knife Sheath
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Second half of the 20th Century. Painted Rawhide Parfleche construction with Quill work. Has a Green River Skinning Knife inside. Sheath is 10"...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Hopi Indian Baby Cradle and Flat Kachina Doll224 - Hopi Indian Baby Cradle and Flat Kachina Doll
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Second half of the 20th Century. 10.5" long, 4.5" wide.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Montana Flathead Indian Beaded Coat Flap225 - Montana Flathead Indian Beaded Coat Flap
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Very nice old beaded piece. Dated 1941. Made in Ronan Montana by the Flathead Indians. 6.5" wide, 6.75" tall.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Montana Crow Indian Buffalo Heart Bag226 - Montana Crow Indian Buffalo Heart Bag
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Very nice rare piece. Beaded as shown. Filled with porcupine quills. Made of a Buffalo Heart by the Crow Indians of Montana. 10.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Sioux Indian Beaded Strike A Light Bag227 - Sioux Indian Beaded Strike A Light Bag
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Second half of the 20th Century. Nicely beaded and tacked. 19" long including hanger, 4" wide.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Blackfoot Indian Montana Ermine Bead Necklace228 - Blackfoot Indian Montana Ermine Bead Necklace
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Very nice necklace. Made by the Blackfoot Indians of Montana. Ermine, trade beads, and brass concho.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Commanche Kiowa Indian Beaded Strike a Light Bag229 - Commanche Kiowa Indian Beaded Strike a Light Bag
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Second half of the 20th Century. Nicely beaded with Tin Cone Danglers, Bone Hair Pipes, and Trade Beads. 12.5" long overall including drop, 3&q...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Columbia River Indian Artifact Celt Pestle230 - Columbia River Indian Artifact Celt Pestle
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Nice original artifact, 5.5" long. Columbia River area.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Ancient New Mexico Indian Stone Knapping Artifacts231 - Ancient New Mexico Indian Stone Knapping Artifacts
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Very nice grouping of artifacts. Recovered by Bob Campbell in New Mexico. 3000-5000 years old.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Montana Indian Tacked Peace Pipe Tomahawk232 - Montana Indian Tacked Peace Pipe Tomahawk
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Second half of the 20th Century. Appears to have never been used. Very nicely made. 24" long.
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Ancient Indian Flint Blades Arkansas Mississippi233 - Ancient Indian Flint Blades Arkansas Mississippi
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Very nice grouping. All of them are ancient, recovered in the Arkansas Mississippi area. Old collection tags.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Montana Indian Made Gunstock War Club234 - Montana Indian Made Gunstock War Club
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Second half of the 20th Century. Very finely made. 32" long.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Montana Indian Peace Pipe Tomahawk235 - Montana Indian Peace Pipe Tomahawk
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Second half of the 20th Century. Nicely made and tacked. 15" long.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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2 Navajo Indian Sand Paintings236 - 2 Navajo Indian Sand Paintings
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Nice grouping. 5.5" by 6.5" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Collection of Ancient Indian Arrowheads237 - Collection of Ancient Indian Arrowheads
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Very nice old collection. Identified on the back as shown.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Columbia River Indian Artifact Blades238 - Columbia River Indian Artifact Blades
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Nice grouping of stone blades. Columbia River area.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Ancient Indian Flint Blades Arkansas Mississippi239 - Ancient Indian Flint Blades Arkansas Mississippi
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Very nice collection. Identified on the back as shown.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Ancient Indian Flint Blades Arkansas Mississippi240 - Ancient Indian Flint Blades Arkansas Mississippi
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Very nice grouping. Recovered in the Arkansas Mississippi area.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Montana Indian Beaded Moccasins241 - Montana Indian Beaded Moccasins
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First Half of the 20th Century. Very nice pair of moccasins. May be Montana Cree. 10" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Group of Ancient Indian Blades242 - Group of Ancient Indian Blades
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Nice grouping of artifacts.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Ancient Indian Flint Blades Texas City Texas243 - Ancient Indian Flint Blades Texas City Texas
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Very nice grouping. Recovered in the Texas City Texas area.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Large Ancient Indian Flint Blade Texas244 - Large Ancient Indian Flint Blade Texas
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Very nice large blade. Found in Texas. Has been repaired as shown. 9.5" long, 3.5" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Large Ancient Indian Flint Blade Texas245 - Large Ancient Indian Flint Blade Texas
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Very nice large blade. Found in Texas. 9" long, 4.25" wide.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Montana Indian Made Tacked Quirt246 - Montana Indian Made Tacked Quirt
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Second half of the 20th Century. Very nicely made. 18" handle.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Group of Antique Navajo Indian Items247 - Group of Antique Navajo Indian Items
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Very nice grouping. 2 pairs of dolls, one clay doll, mini parfleche, a clay doll, and a small rug woven of germantown yarn. Rug is 10.5" by 17....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Columbia River Indian Artifact Blades248 - Columbia River Indian Artifact Blades
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Nice grouping. Columbia river and a celt from Alaska.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Group of Native American Indian Postcards249 - Group of Native American Indian Postcards
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Very nice grouping.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Official History Improved Order of Red Men250 - Official History Improved Order of Red Men
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1964 edition.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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