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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Pair of White Pot Metal Rearing Horse Sculptures451 - Pair of White Pot Metal Rearing Horse Sculptures
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Very nice old pair of white metal sculptures. Attached to wood bases as shown. 14" long, 16" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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French Char de la Victoire Domenech et Pfeffer452 - French Char de la Victoire Domenech et Pfeffer
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice white metal sculpture on marble base. 27" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Contemporary Papago Indian Basket453 - Contemporary Papago Indian Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice basket with tag. 8" diameter, 2.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Antique American Indian Skookum Doll 10.75"454 - Antique American Indian Skookum Doll 10.75"
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Nice old doll. 10.75" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Fulani Tribe Africa Tribal Used Bowl455 - Fulani Tribe Africa Tribal Used Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
12.5" diameter. 6.75" tall. Nice old bowl, tribal use, not tourist made.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Ancient Wood Eskimo Inuit Wood Bowl456 - Ancient Wood Eskimo Inuit Wood Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
Very very old. Extremely light from wood decay, several hundred years old at minimum. 19.25" long, 10.25" wide, 3.75" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Flathead Indian Hand Made Wood Plane457 - Flathead Indian Hand Made Wood Plane
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece of frontier ingenuity. Made by Flathead Indians from a fence post. 22" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Indian Wars Militia Fraternal Short Sword458 - Indian Wars Militia Fraternal Short Sword
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old sword. No scabbard. 28" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Woven Hopi Indian Basket Cradleboard459 - Woven Hopi Indian Basket Cradleboard
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat piece. Made by the Hopi Indians. 12" long, 5.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Reproduction South American Fertility Sculpture460 - Reproduction South American Fertility Sculpture
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. Reproduction, not ancient. 5.25" tall.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Lot of Montana Indian Artifacts461 - Lot of Montana Indian Artifacts
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Indian Made Deer Horn Basket Dreamcatcher462 - Indian Made Deer Horn Basket Dreamcatcher
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat piece. Deer leather and horn, rabbit fur, and basketry. Dreamcatcher with an arrowhead, also can be used for dried flowers as a wall pocket.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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String of Antique Indian Trade Beads463 - String of Antique Indian Trade Beads
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice necklace. Old trade beads.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (15.00 + 3.30BP) = 18.30
 
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String of Antique Watermelon Indian Trade Beads464 - String of Antique Watermelon Indian Trade Beads
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice necklace. Old trade beads.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Blue White Heart Indian Trade Bead Necklace465 - Blue White Heart Indian Trade Bead Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice necklace.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Amber Glass Indian Trade Bead Necklace466 - Amber Glass Indian Trade Bead Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice necklace.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Pastel Rose Indian Glass Trade Bead Necklace467 - Pastel Rose Indian Glass Trade Bead Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice necklace.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Antique Indian Trade Bead Necklace Watermelon468 - Antique Indian Trade Bead Necklace Watermelon
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Watermelon beads. Nice old strand.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Yoruba Beaded African Lidded Gathering Basket469 - Yoruba Beaded African Lidded Gathering Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Very finely made. 14" tall, 18" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
 
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Tekke Turkoman Silver Islamic Berber Necklace470 - Tekke Turkoman Silver Islamic Berber Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old necklace.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Plains Indian Beaded Buffalo Horn Cup471 - Plains Indian Beaded Buffalo Horn Cup
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. Beaded trim with Porcupine covered cord and feather cone danglers.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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High Top Cree Indian Leather Moccasins Boots472 - High Top Cree Indian Leather Moccasins Boots
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair. Ready to use. 10" foot length, 4" width.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Pair of Large Red Chevron Indian Trade Beads473 - Pair of Large Red Chevron Indian Trade Beads
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Pair of Large Green Chevron Indian Trade Beads474 - Pair of Large Green Chevron Indian Trade Beads
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Montana Indian Grooved Stone War Club475 - Montana Indian Grooved Stone War Club
Davis Brothers Auction
Contemporary. Buffalo hide wrapped haft. 14.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Collection of Ancient Pottery Shards476 - Collection of Ancient Pottery Shards
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Antique American Indian Skookum Doll 9.5"477 - Antique American Indian Skookum Doll 9.5"
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old doll. 9.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Antique American Indian Skookum Doll 9.5"478 - Antique American Indian Skookum Doll 9.5"
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old doll. 9.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique American Indian Skookum Doll 9.5"479 - Antique American Indian Skookum Doll 9.5"
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old doll. 9.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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American Indian Warrior Flag480 - American Indian Warrior Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
New, never hung. 34" by 58.25".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Don't Tread on Me Flag481 - Don't Tread on Me Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
New, never hung. 35" by 59.25.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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British Union Jack Flag482 - British Union Jack Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
New never hung. 36" by 60".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Metis Indian Infinity Flag483 - Metis Indian Infinity Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
New, never hung. 35.5" by 59".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Confederate Southern American Battle Flag484 - Confederate Southern American Battle Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used or hung. 35" by 60".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Metis Indian Infinity Flag485 - Metis Indian Infinity Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
New, never hung. 35.5" by 58".
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Pair of Antique Train Parts Lionel Cast Iron486 - Pair of Antique Train Parts Lionel Cast Iron
Davis Brothers Auction
Cast Iron engine and Lionel Lamp Post.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Ford Ertl Hudsons Bay Company Truck Coin Bank487 - Ford Ertl Hudsons Bay Company Truck Coin Bank
Davis Brothers Auction
New in package.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Improved Order of Red Men History Robert Davis488 - Improved Order of Red Men History Robert Davis
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce book.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Group of Elastolin Cowboy and Indian Toys489 - Group of Elastolin Cowboy and Indian Toys
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Hard to find in this nice of condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Lot of Antique Japanese Putz Christmas Houses490 - Lot of Antique Japanese Putz Christmas Houses
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Some have minor damage. 22 total plus some trees.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Antique Chinese Opium Trade Scale491 - Antique Chinese Opium Trade Scale
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece with pan weight. Hard to find piece of western history.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Antique Planar Montana Cowboy Hat 6 7/8492 - Antique Planar Montana Cowboy Hat 6 7/8
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old hat. Hard to find early hats of this nature.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00 + 9.90BP) = 54.90
 
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Tsimshian Indian Northwest Coast Basket493 - Tsimshian Indian Northwest Coast Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice basket. 7.5" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Athabascan Curved Birch Bark Indian Basket494 - Athabascan Curved Birch Bark Indian Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old basket. Athabascan Indian. 6.5" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Iroquois Indian Beaded Moccasins495 - Iroquois Indian Beaded Moccasins
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of Moccasins. 9.5" long. One has a tear in the sole.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Yurok Modoc California Indian Basket Pit River496 - Yurok Modoc California Indian Basket Pit River
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice and fine basket. No damage to note. 7" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Antique Eskimo Bentwood Gathering Basket497 - Antique Eskimo Bentwood Gathering Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece with carved interior handle. Bentwood. Finely made. 8.5" long, 7" wide. Carved with scene of polar bear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Montana Plains Indian Painted War Shield498 - Montana Plains Indian Painted War Shield
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice shield. Second half of the 20th Century. 11.75" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Butte Montana Soiled Dove Whorehouse Lamp499 - Butte Montana Soiled Dove Whorehouse Lamp
Davis Brothers Auction
Super cool piece of frontier history. Engraved with Soiled Doves. Would have been in the bedroom of a Whorehouse. Needs some repair work done, but wou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (525.00) = 525.00
 
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Improved Order of Red Men Pins and Medals500 - Improved Order of Red Men Pins and Medals
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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