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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Antique Tradebeads550A - Antique Tradebeads
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Two extra long strands of old cobalt annular glass ring beads, called "año" beads, from the Bering Sea region. Very good...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Chevron Tradebeads550B - Chevron Tradebeads
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20th Century, Large strand of tapered 6-layer chevron tradebeads in traditional red, white, and blue colors. Very good condition. A wonderful strand.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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10 Strands of Tradebeads550C - 10 Strands of Tradebeads
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Pre 1960, Ten strands of large and medium milifiore and wound glass tradebeads All in excellent condition. Wholesale $30 per strand, retail $120 per s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Antique Collector's Beads550D - Antique Collector's Beads
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Late 1800s, Amazing extra long strand of yellow and white core (Cornaline d'Aleppo) wound red glass tradebeads in scarce size (up to 1"). V...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Antique Tradebeads550E - Antique Tradebeads
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Late 1800s, Two strands of rare faceted crystal green Venetian Vaseline glass tradebeads. Very good condition. 24"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Colbalt Glass Tradebeads550F - Colbalt Glass Tradebeads
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Various Ages, Four different strands of beautiful (up to 3/4" dia.) deep blue polished round cobalt glass tradebeads Longest 31"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Tradebead Necklace550G - Tradebead Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1800s, Colorful single strand of vintage and antique glass tradebeads. Very good condition. 28"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Antique Tradebeads550H - Antique Tradebeads
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Late 1800s, One large and one extra large strand of Dutch "sea glass" tradebeads in crystal ice color in 1" and 1-1/2" sizes. Ve...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Antique Tradebeads550I - Antique Tradebeads
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Early/Mid 1900s, Two strands of colorful milifiore style 1" long Venetian glass overlay tradebeads with webbed exterior. Very good condition. 3...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique Tradebeads550J - Antique Tradebeads
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Single strand of extra large (1-1/2" dia.) teal blue Dutch "sea glass" tradebeads. Very good condition. 32"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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James P. Regimbal (b.1949)551 - James P. Regimbal (b.1949)
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Ca. 2000, Beautiful signed limited edition (#15/190) colored bronze sculpture titled "Spooked a Few" and depicting a cowboy and horse comi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Ace Powell (1912-1978)552 - Ace Powell (1912-1978)
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Ca. 1970s, Signed limited edition (#27/100) bronze sculpture of a young colt shying at a saddle, titled "Surprised." One of his best selli...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Michael Westergard (20th Century)553 - Michael Westergard (20th Century)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Collection of three of his highly popular limited edition bronze sculptures including "The Shaman Apache" (#28/35), "Buff...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Beatien Yazz (Jimmy Toddy), Navajo (b.1928)554 - Beatien Yazz (Jimmy Toddy), Navajo (b.1928)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Signed original gouache on paper showing a young Navajo dancer. Very good condition. 17" x 14" (24" x 21" framed)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Jerry Ingram, Choctaw/Cherokee (b.1941)555 - Jerry Ingram, Choctaw/Cherokee (b.1941)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Beautiful signed original gouache on paper depicting a fancy dancer in profile. Very good condition. 17" x 13" (20" x 16&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Doc Tate Nevaquaya, Comanche (1932-1996)556 - Doc Tate Nevaquaya, Comanche (1932-1996)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Signed original gouache on matte board depicting an older boy teaching the younger to hunt, titled "Brothers." Very good condit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Tirador Armstrong, Cheyenne/Caddo (1935-2010)557 - Tirador Armstrong, Cheyenne/Caddo (1935-2010)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1966, Signed original gouache/watercolor on art board depicting two warriors fleeing their pursuers, titled "The Chase." Very good con...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to ijamar23 for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Tim Vigil, Tesuque (1889-1960)558 - Tim Vigil, Tesuque (1889-1960)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1972, AKA "Ku Se Peen." Signed original gouache on art board, depicting two subjects involved in the "Corn Dance." 15" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 425.00 - 850.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Lambert Pino, Navajo (20th Century)559 - Lambert Pino, Navajo (20th Century)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Signed original pen and gouache on art board depicting the blue headed Yei Bei Chai dancers and marked "Nez Nah" (#10 in N...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Cliff Bahnimptewa, Hopi (1937-1984)560 - Cliff Bahnimptewa, Hopi (1937-1984)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1974, Large signed original watercolor/gouache on paper depicting the "Aholi" kachina. Very good condition. Bahnimptewa is the artist ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to bestboy for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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NW Coast Carved Horn Spoon - Rich Lavalle561 - NW Coast Carved Horn Spoon - Rich Lavalle
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s-1970s, Unusually large and impressive hand carved two-piece horn spoon/ladle with eagle, halibut, shaman, and transformation figures that ha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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NW Coast Wolf Mask - Tom Otterlifter562 - NW Coast Wolf Mask - Tom Otterlifter
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Outstanding hand carved and painted red cedar mask with inlaid abalone eyes, horsehair trim, and articulating jaw. Signed "TOF" (Tom Otter...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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NW Coast Feast Dish - Ivan Otterlifter563 - NW Coast Feast Dish - Ivan Otterlifter
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Fine hand carved solid wood seal figure oval feast dish with shell bead inlays around the rim. Very good condition. Signed "CYOT&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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NW Coast Baby Cradle - Charlie Mickey564 - NW Coast Baby Cradle - Charlie Mickey
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Scarce Nuu-Chah-Nulth hand carved red cedar cradle with relief carved figures throughout including an eagle headboard and concave kerfed bo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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NW Coast Doll - Shona-Hah (1912-1997)565 - NW Coast Doll - Shona-Hah (1912-1997)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Fantastic hand carved and painted wooden doll with bird rattle, doll, and removable mask, dressed in native ceremonial clothing. Shona-Hah
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to princessat.. for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Feast Bowl566 - Feast Bowl
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Large fantastic hand carved deep feast bowl done from red cedar in the form of a reclining eagle, with feather details on the sides. Great
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Eskimo Ivory Totem Pole567 - Eskimo Ivory Totem Pole
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Exceptional hand carved fossilized walrus ivory totem pole loaded with near perfect traditional human/animal and eagle figures. The c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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NW Coast Doll - Shona-Hah (1912-1997)568 - NW Coast Doll - Shona-Hah (1912-1997)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1990s, Original hand crafted traditional doll with hand carved face, hands, and eagle headdress, and with miniature drum and dressed in a traditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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NW Coast Doll - Shona-Hah (1912-1997)569 - NW Coast Doll - Shona-Hah (1912-1997)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1990s, Original hand crafted traditional doll with hand carved face, feet, hands, and removable mask, and dressed in traditional button clothing a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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NW Coast Mask - Don Lelooska (1933-1996)570 - NW Coast Mask - Don Lelooska (1933-1996)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1977, Large and impressive articulating transformation mask showing a bear head (?) that opens to reveal a human face on the painted inside. Signe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to geohoyt for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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Isleta Cross Necklace571 - Isleta Cross Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Beautiful hand wrought all-silver cross necklace with bench made beads and dragonfly cross pendant. Very good condition, great patina
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Concho Belt - Benjamin Becenti572 - Zuni Inlay Concho Belt - Benjamin Becenti
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Amazing all-silver Zuni-style channel inlay "stroyteller" concho belt with ten 2-1/8" x 3" conchos and buckle, each w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Navajo Concho Belt - Kirk Smith (1957-2012)573 - Navajo Concho Belt - Kirk Smith (1957-2012)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980, Amazing hand wrought all-silver repousse' style concho belt, the five 2-3/4" x 3" rectangular conchos, six 2-3/4" x 1-3...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Zuni Concho Belt - Sanchez574 - Zuni Concho Belt - Sanchez
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Finer hand wrought all-silver ladies' concho belt with 20 7/8" x 1-1/8" rectangular conchos plus matching 1" x 2"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Navajo Concho Belt575 - Navajo Concho Belt
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970, Traditional concho belt with stamped oval and butterfly German silver repousse conchos and matching buckle, all with matching turquoise ston
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Navajo/Zuni Buckle - SK576 - Navajo/Zuni Buckle - SK
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Classic oval-shaped all-silver hand wrought belt buckle loaded with rich oxblood red coral stones. Very good condition. Signed "SK.&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to katedoordan for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Zuni Bracelet - Wayne Calavaza577 - Zuni Bracelet - Wayne Calavaza
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Finer hand wrought all-silver cuff bracelet with 14 natural contour blood red coral stones set in scalloped bezels. Very good condition. 5-
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to comanche6 for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Navajo Necklace - H. Spencer578 - Navajo Necklace - H. Spencer
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Original design three-part all-silver necklace adorned with 27 matching oxblood red coral stones on silver chain. Very good condition. 19...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to comanche6 for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Navajo Eagle Bolo Tie - "BL"579 - Navajo Eagle Bolo Tie - "BL"
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Impressive hand wrought original design all-silver bolo tie depicting an eagle dancer with outstretched wings, intricate detailing, and tur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Silver Sculpture/Pendant - Doug Hyde, Nez Perce580 - Silver Sculpture/Pendant - Doug Hyde, Nez Perce
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s, Heavy solid silver original sculpture of an older robed man with hat and feather fan. This sculpture has its own signed display, plus a ben
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Panamint/Kawaiisu basket581 - Panamint/Kawaiisu basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Unique flared polychrome bowl with three matching vertical geometric bands, each with a large red symbol in its center. Very good conditi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to Andersonja for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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Apache Basket582 - Apache Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Large and beautiful traditional tray with "W"-type symbols from the rim and fine checkered fan-like figures going in four dir...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Apache Basket583 - Apache Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Outstanding flared bolw/tray loaded with dog figures, checkered lightning zigzags, rattlesnake diamonds, small crosses, and a five-po
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Mission Basket584 - Mission Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Very large oval shaped tray with rare human-type figures(?) and large boxes filled with smaller boxy symbols. Very good condition, minor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Aleutian Basket585 - Aleutian Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Unusually large and delicate open weave basket with braided rim and remnants of the original purple, red, burgundy, and yellow woolen des
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Pit River Basket586 - Pit River Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Quite large deep rounded bowl with two serrated zigzag bands and redbud wrapped rim. Very good condition. 7-1/2" x 11"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to Andersonja for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Modoc Basket587 - Modoc Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Very old, very fine weave, pliable flat-bottomed bowl with two-color design bands and unique flared-to-straight shape. Very good condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to suekesey for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Chehalis Basket588 - Chehalis Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Early very fine weave pliable bowl with intricate repeating geometric band done in a rare beet color. Very good condition. Ex. Tokeland H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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2 Miniature Pomo Baskets589 - 2 Miniature Pomo Baskets
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early & Mid 1900s, Including an early 1900s fine weave that was once adorned with quail top knot feathers but now has only a few, plus a 1930s b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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3 Eskimo Baskets590 - 3 Eskimo Baskets
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s-1980s, Nice group of woven sea grass lidded baskets, two with black and real seal gut accents, the other colored grasses. All in very good c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to suekesey for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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