Native American Art & Related Artifacts - Best of Santa Fe 2017

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Please join us in exciting Santa Fe the week before Indian Market this August for what promises to be an historic event!

We are featuring the collection of long time collector, hobbyist, Indian trader, and feather artist Bob Wills from Dumont, NJ. We are honored to have Bob's beadwork collection to offer along with other interesting things he's gathered over the years.

We are also very happy to be selling an old collection of beadwork, baskets, cornhusks, horse gear, and other great pieces all collected in the Columbia River Basin in the 50s and 60s. All pieces are documented in the original owner Tommy Thompson's ledger, with interesting notes and stories.

In addition, we have accumulated some really great pieces for this auction! There are more fantastic beadwork pieces, a huge assortment of quality baskets, several high-end Navajo rugs, some very rare old Pueblo pottery, and the best group of NW Coast and Eskimo items we have ever had!

And as always, lots of great Indian jewelry , some really rare original Native and Western art, a collection of Apache items, kachinas carvings, Santa Fe antiques, antique tradebeads, and a number of interesting and hard to find antique, western, and Mexican collectibles - over 800 pieces in all!

Previews both days begin at 8:00 am (MDT). Auction times are Saturday at noon and Sunday at 10:00 am. Live online, absentee, and phone bidding are all available.

Full-color catalog available for $30 - includes prices realized.
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Ojibwa Fully Beaded Belt191 - Ojibwa Fully Beaded Belt
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Fabulous floral beaded designs. Owner's name(?) "WAWEYACAMIS" beaded in the design. Very good condition. 37" x 5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Early Sioux Beaded Moccasins192 - Early Sioux Beaded Moccasins
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Early original pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded moccasins with buffalo soles and unusual diamond motif on the vamps and crosses,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Matching Sioux Possible Bags193 - Matching Sioux Possible Bags
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Beautiful matching pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded light buckskin tepee or possible bags with geometric crosses and symbols on a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Lakota Beaded Toy Cradleboard - KD Fast Horse194 - Lakota Beaded Toy Cradleboard - KD Fast Horse
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Exquisite lazy stitch beaded toy (possibly infant-sized) buckskin baby carrier with colorful geometric design covering 3/4 of the body, an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Cheyenne Beaded Doll - Sally Stands Tall195 - Cheyenne Beaded Doll - Sally Stands Tall
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Large expertly beaded female buckskin doll with beautiful matching pictorial dress, yoke, high top moccasins, purse, and belt with knife s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to comanche6 for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Northern Plains Beaded Bag196 - Northern Plains Beaded Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Classic old-style sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded buckskin bag with fringed bottom and unique geometric symbols. very good condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to Andersonja for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Navajo Beaded Cradleboard - Roselyn Yellowman197 - Navajo Beaded Cradleboard - Roselyn Yellowman
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 2000s, Classic carved juniper baby carrier with buckskin wrapped loom beaded sun shade and strips. Very good condition, with photo of maker hold
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Cheyenne Beaded Bag198 - Cheyenne Beaded Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Beautiful lazy stitch beaded rectangular bag on commercial buckskin with classic geometric design on front and four-way symbol on back. Ver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to shammy51 for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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Plains Beaded Vest199 - Plains Beaded Vest
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Unique and colorful lazy stitch beaded (front and back) man's vest with traditional Sioux design but done with extra large seed beads...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to bahamas for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Old-style Gunstock War Club200 - Old-style Gunstock War Club
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 2000s, Hand crafted hardwood club with hammered steel blade and discs, brass tack decorations, and done in the shape of a rifle stock. 23-3/4&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Yakima Buckskin Dress201 - Yakima Buckskin Dress
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s, Classic shaped three-hide hand crafted buckskin dress with fringed edging, some yellow ochring, and wavy yoke with flat beaded strip. An ex
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Plateau Beaded Vest202 - Plateau Beaded Vest
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Outstanding fully beaded (front) man's buckskin vest with beautiful leaves and flowers on a white field. Very good condition, minor b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Yakima War Shirt Set203 - Yakima War Shirt Set
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Beautiful lazy stitch and flat beaded buckskin war shirt with fringe and cut out fringe, dew claw and bugle bead drops, and scalloped trim;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Yakima Beaded Boy's War Shirt & Leggings204 - Yakima Beaded Boy's War Shirt & Leggings
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Rare boy's sized heavy elk hide war shirt with flat beaded strips, collar shield, and trim, and lots of fringe, plus a great pair of leggings wi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to Andersonja for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Nez Perce Cornhusk Hat205 - Nez Perce Cornhusk Hat
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Extra fine weave and very colorful conical woven basketry hat/cap or "fez", the bright geometric designs made with woven-in woo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Nez Perce Hemp Bag206 - Nez Perce Hemp Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Rather large hand woven cylindrical "hempen bag" with drawstring and cloth rim and still visible geometrics, the designs done...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to preston5LL for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Nez Perce Hemp Bag207 - Nez Perce Hemp Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Rare large reverse design cornhusk-style "hempen bag" with geometric designs front and back made from dyed husks. Good condit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to Andersonja for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Yakima Apishamore208 - Yakima Apishamore
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940, Beautiful buckskin saddle drapes with large and colorful matching beaded geometric and floral panels on both sides and extra long fringe. Ve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Yakima/Plateau Beaded Pony Martingale209 - Yakima/Plateau Beaded Pony Martingale
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s-1940s, Rare smaller-sized horse collar with interesting beaded designs done on canvas with wool trim and buckskin ties. Good condition. Log
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Yakima Beaded Martingale210 - Yakima Beaded Martingale
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Colorful fully beaded "horse trapping" done on canvas and red tradecloth and with long thick buckskin fringe. Very good c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Plateau Beaded Purse211 - Plateau Beaded Purse
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920s, Early hand sewn harness leather bag, the large flap fully contour beaded featuring a single pink hand with an arrow in it. Very good condit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Plateau Beaded Bag212 - Plateau Beaded Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Early contour beaded bag with four rather crude floral figures and colored field, done on wool tradecloth and buckskin. Good condition, f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Plateau Beaded Flap Bag213 - Plateau Beaded Flap Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Large buckskin belt pouch, the flap fuly beaded in contour style with interesting six-point star in the center. Very good condition. Log
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Blood Beaded Pipebag214 - Blood Beaded Pipebag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Heavy tanned white elk hide pipe/tobacco bag with dog ear top tabs, long heavy fringe, and fully beaded floral panel. Very good condi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Nez Perce Beaded Bag215 - Nez Perce Beaded Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Wonderful pictorial beaded flat bag - "A picture of a typical Nez Perce or Yakima woman..." Very good condition. Log entr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to ChaseUnder.. for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Yakima Beaded Bag216 - Yakima Beaded Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Large beaded pictorial flat bag with geometric frame with large red rose in the center of a white diamond. Done on buckskin. Very good cond
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to art4bob for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Nez Perce Beaded Toy Cradleboard217 - Nez Perce Beaded Toy Cradleboard
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Wonderful early bentwood, cloth, and buckskin model cradleboard with very interesting geometric and floral motifs, edge fringe, and compl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to comanche6 for (2,750.00 + 550.00BP) = 3,300.00
 
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Yakima Woman's Beaded Leggings218 - Yakima Woman's Beaded Leggings
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920s, Traditional pair of white buckskin leggings with fringed edging and fully beaded two-color rose figures on a white ground. Very good condit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Yakima Beaded Moccasins219 - Yakima Beaded Moccasins
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ealry/Mid 1900s, Traditional pair of soft soled high top buckskin moccasins with colorful thread sewn and lazy stitch beaded vamps and ankles. Very go
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Sioux Beaded Possible Bag220 - Sioux Beaded Possible Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Beautiful sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded buckskin tepee bag with geometric design on the large front panel, top, and sides, and with t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Quinault/Skokomish Basket - Satsop Anne(?)221 - Quinault/Skokomish Basket - Satsop Anne(?)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1900s, Large and impressive fine weave storage basket with five polychrome bands and a row of dog figures around the rim. Fair condition with some
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Tlingit Basket222 - Tlingit Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1900, Large and amazing fine weave cylinder basket with colorful imbricated designs featuring fylfot crosses and stepped bands. Good condition, wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Nez Perce Cornhusk Belt Pouch223 - Nez Perce Cornhusk Belt Pouch
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s, Small rare orange colored three-panel (front, back, and flap) cornhusk belt pouch with florals and geometrics done with some husks but most
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to preston5LL for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Nez Perce Cornhusk Bag224 - Nez Perce Cornhusk Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s, Large traditional two-sided woven cornhusk bag with track/bar design on one side and a large geometric on the obverse, all done with dyed h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to Andersonja for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Nez Perce Cornhusk Bag225 - Nez Perce Cornhusk Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Unique longer-sized woven cornhusk bag with dark bottom, cord top, and large geometric symbols front and back made entirely from dyed husk.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to Andersonja for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Nez Perce Cornhusk Bag - Eva Winishut (1898-1974)226 - Nez Perce Cornhusk Bag - Eva Winishut (1898-1974)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s, Finer weave medium-sized two-sided bag with buckskin trim and handle and bold geometric design made with colorful woolen yarns. Very good c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to shammy51 for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Yarn Woven Bag227 - Yarn Woven Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Colorful hand woven string and fiber bag, the bold two-sided geometric design done with woolen yarns. very good condition, minor soiling. L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Nez Perce Cornhusk Bag228 - Nez Perce Cornhusk Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920s, Small finer weave personal bag with different stylized plant/bush figures on either side done with colorful yarns. Very good condition, min
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Nez Perce Cornhusk Bag229 - Nez Perce Cornhusk Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Small fine weave child's two-sided personal bag with interesting geometric designs made from husk (with a little wool too). Very good...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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2 NW Coast Baskets230 - 2 NW Coast Baskets
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Pair of large and extra large sun and seawater bleached coastal fishing baskets "from Neah Bay, Alaska" (Washington). Log ent...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to pambutcher for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Klamath Baby Basket - Cinda Chesane (d.1925)231 - Klamath Baby Basket - Cinda Chesane (d.1925)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1800s, Rare traditional old bentwood and woven reed cradle/baby carrier done in classic openwork style. Fair condition, historically intact. Ex Wo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Apache Lariat232 - Apache Lariat
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Rare intact hand woven cactus fiber rope with loop end and great patina. Good condition. Log entry reads "Bought from Mrs. Paul, P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Blackfoot Beaded Possible Bag233 - Blackfoot Beaded Possible Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Outstanding sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded elk hide tepee bag with beaded bar designs on the top and sides, quilled bands across the f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to cschrauth for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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Plains Buffalo Parfleche Case234 - Plains Buffalo Parfleche Case
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920s, Rare formed buffalo rawhide "Indian suitcase" with colorful geometric designs on front made with mineral paints. Very good cond...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Blackfeet/Blood Buckskin Shirt235 - Blackfeet/Blood Buckskin Shirt
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s-1950s, Handcrafted white buckskin man's shirt with fine arm and yoke fringe, button closure, and colorful beaded florals on the pocket...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Yakima Buckskin Jacket236 - Yakima Buckskin Jacket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s, Man's heavy tanned elk hide jacket with beaded shoulder diamonds and trim, scalloped collar, and lots of fringe. Very good condition....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 650.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Sioux Blanket & Strip237 - Sioux Blanket & Strip
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Beautiful sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded buckskin blanket strip with rosette sections, ca. early 1900s, attached to a beautiful gr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Yakima Girls' Cuffs238 - Yakima Girls' Cuffs
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920s, Small pair of colorful fully beaded girl's cuffs with geometric designs on one side and a floral symbol on the other. very good condi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Nez Perce Brass Arm Bands239 - Nez Perce Brass Arm Bands
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Rare pair of early hand wrought all brass arm bands with "braided and wrapped Indian hair" drops. Very good condition, nice p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Flathead Medicine Man's Necklace240 - Flathead Medicine Man's Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Extra-long strand of old brass beads strung on buckskin with two deer toes (or dew claws) and two bear claws attached. Very good conditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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