Montana Frontier Trading Post

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We are delighted that you can join us for the Montana Frontier Trading Post Auction. This sale is spread across two days.

Day 1: The largest collection of Indian, Indigenous, and Cowboy Frontier Artifacts in North America. Featured items include Modern and Antique Indian Beadwork, Jewelry, Spurs, Bits, and other Historical Western Artifacts. Part 2 of Gene Wensel's, Brother's of the Bow Collection. Tanned Fur, Taxidermy, Indian trade goods, and other Ethnographic items from around the world. Also being sold is a large Railroad and Toy Train Collection.

Day 2: Our Military and More Extravaganza. We are continuing to sell the largest privately held Military collection in the world. An extension of Day 1 items begins the day, followed by Oriental Textiles, Artwork, Taxidermy, and finished with our monthly Military offering. For the Military Collector who has everything, we are proud to be offering an item you surely need in your collection, an Inert M40 Recoilless Rifle (one of only a small handful in private collections).
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Early Northwest Coast Shaman Effigy Bear Teeth1 - Early Northwest Coast Shaman Effigy Bear Teeth
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful early specimens. Pre contact. Strung on deer hide with horn buttons. May have been clothing accouterments. Possibly a Shaman's bracele...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (725.00) = 725.00
 
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Wonderful Early American Indian Canoe Water Cup2 - Wonderful Early American Indian Canoe Water Cup
Davis Brothers Auction
Beautiful piece. Still retains some of the original dark staining towards the top. May have also been used to harvest berries. Has a period leather st
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Antique Hopi Indian Pueblo Pottery Vase3 - Antique Hopi Indian Pueblo Pottery Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
Quite a bit of wear from use. Just under 4" in diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Early Japanese Carved Netsuke4 - Early Japanese Carved Netsuke
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful early example. Shows lots of age and patina.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
 
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Antique Japanese Raised Wood Plaque5 - Antique Japanese Raised Wood Plaque
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed in bottom right. Some loss to the overlay as shown. 9.5" by 13".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Antique Plains Indian Beaded Possibles Bag6 - Antique Plains Indian Beaded Possibles Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece with trade cloth fringe. Some loss to the cloth as shown. 6.5" square.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Very Early Eskimo Inuit Ulu Knife7 - Very Early Eskimo Inuit Ulu Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful and Phenomenal. As rare as it gets. Whale effigy handle. Early trade iron blade. Appears to have been found buried. Better than most collect
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Native American Indian Beaded Valentines Heart8 - Native American Indian Beaded Valentines Heart
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. Probably northern US or Southern Canada in origin. 6.25" wide
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Dance Mirror9 - Plains Native American Indian Dance Mirror
Davis Brothers Auction
Contemporary. Last half of the 20th century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Montana Indian Beaded Medicine Pouch10 - Montana Indian Beaded Medicine Pouch
Davis Brothers Auction
Very finely made. Last half of the 20th century. 5" tall, 6" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Group of Indian Beadwork and Rosary11 - Group of Indian Beadwork and Rosary
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Including two neck pouches. The early one on the right contained the rosary pictured.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Montana Frontier Powder Horn12 - Montana Frontier Powder Horn
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice early piece. Shows quite a bit of wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Nice Grouping of Rifle Sights Winchester13 - Nice Grouping of Rifle Sights Winchester
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (230.00 + 50.60BP) = 280.60
 
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Art Deco Hamilton Tank Mens Wristwatch14 - Art Deco Hamilton Tank Mens Wristwatch
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful old watch. Winds and runs, not tested for accuracy.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Montana Indian Hide Scraper Elk Horn15 - Montana Indian Hide Scraper Elk Horn
Davis Brothers Auction
Elk horn and obsidian. Montana Indian made.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Antique European Whaling Painting16 - Antique European Whaling Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful old painting. Laid on board. With craquelure throughout. Appears to have been taken out of a larger frame and laid on board at some point. T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Antique Black Americana Mammy Aunt Jemima Doll17 - Antique Black Americana Mammy Aunt Jemima Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old doll. 15.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Older Kachina Dancer Doll18 - Older Kachina Dancer Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
10.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath19 - Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath
Davis Brothers Auction
20th Century. Very nicely constructed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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American Indian Medicine Dance Rattle20 - American Indian Medicine Dance Rattle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice older rattle. 8.75" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Antique Raggedy Anne Doll21 - Antique Raggedy Anne Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old doll. Soling as shown. No clothes. 12" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Montana Indian Elk Tooth Medicine Necklace22 - Montana Indian Elk Tooth Medicine Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Horn slices, stone and elk teeth.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Indian Porcupine Quill Hair Beret Medicine Wheel23 - Indian Porcupine Quill Hair Beret Medicine Wheel
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nicely made Beret. Made from Porcupine quill. Medicine Wheel pattern. 4.25" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Antique American Indian Iron Lance Points24 - Antique American Indian Iron Lance Points
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. One appears to have been made from a file. The longest is just under 11".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Northwest Coast Indian Wood Carving25 - Northwest Coast Indian Wood Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice carving. Signed on the bottom. Wes Nahanee Squamish Nation British Columbia. 12" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Plains Indian Parfleche Knife Scabbard26 - Plains Indian Parfleche Knife Scabbard
Davis Brothers Auction
Tip has been broken off at some point. 9.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Plains Indian Beaded Dance Rattle27 - Plains Indian Beaded Dance Rattle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice rattle. Perfect for your pow wow or rendezvous. Finely beaded and braided leather drop. 22" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Carved Northwest Coast Indian Talking Stick28 - Carved Northwest Coast Indian Talking Stick
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice carved stick. Has been set with opal eyes at a later date. Nice older piece. 13.5" long
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00 + 9.90BP) = 54.90
 
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American Indian Fetish Medicine Pouch Necklace29 - American Indian Fetish Medicine Pouch Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice older piece. Has trade beads and an elk tooth.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (350.00 + 77.00BP) = 427.00
 
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Unusual Antique Crow Indian Montana Beaded Pouch30 - Unusual Antique Crow Indian Montana Beaded Pouch
Davis Brothers Auction
Very unusual with trade wool drops. Trade cloth rim. Greasy pink and blue beads.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (190.00 + 41.80BP) = 231.80
 
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Very Nice Native American Indian No Face Doll31 - Very Nice Native American Indian No Face Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice doll. No face. 20th Century. 9.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Antique Montana Blackfoot Indian Trade Knife32 - Antique Montana Blackfoot Indian Trade Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice early knife. Wonderful old patina. 12" long. Trade blade with handmade handle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Antique Plains Indian Beaded Medicine Pouch33 - Antique Plains Indian Beaded Medicine Pouch
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. Felt back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Montana Indian Elk Jaw Dreamcatcher34 - Montana Indian Elk Jaw Dreamcatcher
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Painted with leather drops. 25.5" long with fringe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Wonderful Plateau Indian Beaded Bag35 - Wonderful Plateau Indian Beaded Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
One of the finer beaded bags I have ever handled. Double sided with both sides showing excellent workmanship. 5" by 6" without handle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
 
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Art Deco Elgin Tank Mens Wristwatch36 - Art Deco Elgin Tank Mens Wristwatch
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice older watch. Has plating wear as shown. Winds and runs but has not been tested on a longer duration.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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American and European Military Navy Patches37 - American and European Military Navy Patches
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Nice lot of Old Stone Indian Arrowheads38 - Nice lot of Old Stone Indian Arrowheads
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Some have minor damage.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Antique American Indian Iron Lance Points39 - Antique American Indian Iron Lance Points
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. The longest is just under 8.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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WW1 French Submarine Navy Hat40 - WW1 French Submarine Navy Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
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Native American Indian No Face Doll41 - Native American Indian No Face Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice doll. No face. 20th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Plains Indian Parfleche Bonnet Case42 - Plains Indian Parfleche Bonnet Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. 20th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Group of Navy Hat Badges Artillery43 - Group of Navy Hat Badges Artillery
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping some unusual hat devices.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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South American Wool Sash44 - South American Wool Sash
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice older sash. South American in origin. 83" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Antique Mughal India Horn Handle Sword45 - Antique Mughal India Horn Handle Sword
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice early blade. Sharp and finely made. Wonderful early handle with scrimshaw. 33.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Great White Fleet Folk Art Ship Painting46 - Great White Fleet Folk Art Ship Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful early folk art painting. Connecticut Class Pre Dreadnought Battleship. Part of the Great White Fleet. Based on construction it appears to be
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Poignant Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Photograph47 - Poignant Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Photograph
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful early image. Man is wearing a trade cloth hooded robe. A wonderful early portrait. 11" by 14".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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US Army Air Force AN-H-15 Flight Helmet48 - US Army Air Force AN-H-15 Flight Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old cap.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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WW2 Bring Back Japanese Samurai Sword49 - WW2 Bring Back Japanese Samurai Sword
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old sword. Has been ground on at some point as shown. No visible signature. Just under 23" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Plains Indian Coffin Handle Bowie Knife50 - Plains Indian Coffin Handle Bowie Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Sheath appears to be modern. Knife appears to be contemporary as well. Great for Rendezvous or Reenactors. 13.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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