Native American Art and Tribal Artifacts

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This auction consists of collection of Native American Baskets and beadwork, jewelry, Kachinas, Pottery, Weavings, and some Pre-Columbian artifacts. Also included are some Chinese and other Pacific Rim artifacts. There are Pre-historic items including stone artifacts such as arrowheads, axes, and knives.
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Red Sponge Coral Beads151 - Red Sponge Coral Beads
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Red Sponge coral beads from 1920's. There is minor wear and chips. The string is 20 inches and the beads are approximatley 1/4 to 1/2 inches. ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Pueblo Dance Shield152 - Pueblo Dance Shield
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This is a 1930's Pueblo Dance Shield made from leather and thick cowhide. The Shield is 20 x 2 inches and from New Mexico, Pueblo. The shield ha...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Papago Grain Barrel153 - Papago Grain Barrel
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Papago Grain Barrel also known as a Basketry Olla has a geometric design and salt and pepper rim. The Olla is made from Yucca and Grass and measures
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Lithograph/print154 - Lithograph/print
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Framed print of country scene from the 19th century. It is 10x17 inches and by E.C. Rost. There is some minor spotting on print. E.C. Rost 1866-194
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Salish Serving Tray155 - Salish Serving Tray
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Salish Serving Tray circa 1940s, made of cedar bark and cedar wood. Item measures 18" x 11" x 3.5". Salish tribe, British Columbia, C...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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African Opal glass trade beads156 - African Opal glass trade beads
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This 26 inch strand of African Opal glass beads are from 1850's and may be from Algeria. These rare old clear and opal glass beads are highly c...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Hopi 1890's Belt157 - Hopi 1890's Belt
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Hopi 19th Century Belt, made from Elk Hide and dyed green. This good ethnic item is 32 x 1 1/2 inches and comes from Northern Arizona. It is well wo
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Antique Burl Cane158 - Antique Burl Cane
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Great old collectors cane with an engraved sterling band. There is a "W" engraved on it for Wayne or any other "W" name. It ha...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Inlaid New Zealand Wood Carving159 - Inlaid New Zealand Wood Carving
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This classic Teak and shell New Zealand wood carving is from the 1940's. The Tribal affiliation is believed to be Moari; however, artist is unk...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Navajo Bracelet w/Buffalo Effigy160 - Navajo Bracelet w/Buffalo Effigy
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Navajo Bracelet w/Buffalo Effigy. Item measures 8.5" around x 3.5" tall with a 1.5" opening. Weight of bracelet is approx. 287.1 gra...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Flint Effigy Collection161 - Flint Effigy Collection
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Prehistoric Flint Effigy Collection, made from black and tan chert. Items measures 1 to 2 Inches and come from La Flore County, Oklahoma. There are
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Pair of Hopi Dance Wands162 - Pair of Hopi Dance Wands
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Brightly painted Hopi Dance Wands from the 1930's. The dance wands have red, green and yellow paint with bird tracks. They measure 27" x ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Large Hopi Dance Wand163 - Large Hopi Dance Wand
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Nice double dance wand with lightning, bird tracks and arrow point design. This item is wood and paint, from the Hopi's in Northern Arizona. T...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Litho of Hopi Kachina Dolls164 - Litho of Hopi Kachina Dolls
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1980's Black on white Litho of Hopi Kachina Dancers, which has been printed on cardboard. This is signed, but I am unable to read the signatur...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Oil on Board Painting165 - Oil on Board Painting
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Nice oil of pueblo scene and pottery in foreground. The artist is Dee. The picture is 15x24 inches and has minor tiny scuffs. D.Harvey collection
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Trade Beads166 - Navajo Trade Beads
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These appear to be old Spanish trade beads used by the Navajo/Pueblo Indians in Arizona and New Mexico. This beads measure about 1/4 to 1/2 inches ea
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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North West Coast Style Wood Mask167 - North West Coast Style Wood Mask
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This 1980's NW Coast Style wood mask is from Haida is made from wood and hair. The mask was purchased in Alaska, measures 10 x 8 x 3 inches and...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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North West Coast Style Wood Mask168 - North West Coast Style Wood Mask
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This 1980's NW Coast Style wood mask is from Haida is made from wood and hair. The mask was purchased in Alaska, measures 10 x 8 x 3 inches and...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Northwest Coast Salmon Bowl169 - Northwest Coast Salmon Bowl
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Large wood 1900's North West Coast salmon shaped feast bowl from Alaska. This item measures 33 x 7 x 4 inches. It is Tlingit and was purchase...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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North West  Coast Wood Mask170 - North West Coast Wood Mask
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Nicely painted NWC wood mask from the 1970's. This mask is Tlingit and measures 10 x 8 x 4 inches. There are no known defects. The item was p...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to charlespar.. for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Collector Issues of Arizona Magazines171 - Collector Issues of Arizona Magazines
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Set of four Arizona Magazines. This are the classic and very collectible issues. January 1974, regarding turquoise; May, 1974, regarding pottery;
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Pueblo Stone Fetish172 - Pueblo Stone Fetish
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Pueblo Stone Fetish made from steatite and appears to be a Rhino body with the horn and small tail, but a bear head. There is slight tooled markings.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Old American Picture Album173 - Old American Picture Album
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This is a great old album from about the 1913's. The album is completely full of interesting pictures to include one military photo. The Alb...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Australian Didgeridoo174 - Australian Didgeridoo
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Twenty Century Didgeridoo from Australia. Very little talent is need to play this instrument. The item is from Outback and the artist name is unknow
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Poylnesian Tapa Clothes175 - Poylnesian Tapa Clothes
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Nice old tapa cloths (2 items) These are made from Mulberry bark and painted. The sizes are 37" x29" and 14x14 inches. There is minor t...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to pandb for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Mellifiore African Trade Beads from 1700's176 - Mellifiore African Trade Beads from 1700's
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These Mellifiore African trade beads are from the 1700's African measure 28 inches in length with the beads ranging from 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches. Th...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Original Water Color177 - Original Water Color
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Original water color signed Dawl Ribbeck. This street scene picture is dated 1963 and measures 12 x 18 inches. There are minor scuffs and edge damag
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Polynesian Kava Bowl178 - Polynesian Kava Bowl
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Great 1920's Kava Bowl made from Koa Wood. The bow measures 15 1/2 inches x 5 1/2 inches and has six legs. There is a chip on original effigy ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Two Pairs of Navajo  Kachinas179 - Two Pairs of Navajo Kachinas
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Navajo Kachinas made from Cottonwood, leather and feathers. The Kachinas measuring approximately 5 x 3 inches each and stand on stone bases. There a
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Men's Leather western vest180 - Men's Leather western vest
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Great Western Vest, leather with Conchos. This vest is size 44 and measures 27" x 22" It was made by Continental Leather Fashions, USA. ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom181 - Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom
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Great Older Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom from estate in La Mesa. The item is possibly from the 1950's and is 22 inches with a 3...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to lottassilver for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Sterling Silver Turquoise Navajo Bracelet182 - Sterling Silver Turquoise Navajo Bracelet
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This Turquoise and Sterling Silver Navajo Bracelet, measures 7 x 1 1/4 inches. The total weight is 56 grams. This item is from an estate in La Mes
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Northwest Coast Carved Plaque183 - Northwest Coast Carved Plaque
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Northwest Coast Carved Plague measuring 22 x 3 1/2 x 1/2 inches. This item has three birds carved and very slight nicks and scratches. The Artist n
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Group Heishi Necklaces184 - Group Heishi Necklaces
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Very fine Santo Domingo Group of Heishi necklaces. These fine tiny heishi necklaces are nicely polished. One of the necklaces is actually a double str
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Pair of Hopi Dance Wands185 - Pair of Hopi Dance Wands
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Great old pair of 1970's Hopi Dance Wands, which are brightly painted with bird tracks from the 1970's. The items measure 28 x 3 x 1/2 inc...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Rare Bodom 1800's African Beads186 - Rare Bodom 1800's African Beads
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Rare Bodom 1800's African Beads, measuring 30 inches with beads from 1 1/2 by 1 1/2 inches. These beads have yellow and blue with eye design on...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Navajo Coral and Turquoise Necklace187 - Navajo Coral and Turquoise Necklace
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Navajo Silver, pacific coral and turquoise nugget necklace. This item is 24 inches x 1/2 inches. It has been worn and there are minor nicks. Great
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Navajo Chinle Weaving188 - Navajo Chinle Weaving
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Navajo Chinle Weaving, circa 1980s, made of wool. Item measures 69" x 57". Navajo Indian. Very tight fine weave with beautiful colors. Inv...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Jewelry Collection189 - Jewelry Collection
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Great collection of old Fred Harvey type bracelet a pair of earrings and two rings. These items are turquoise and malachite and sterling silver. The
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Mexico Sterling Silver Cuff190 - Mexico Sterling Silver Cuff
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Sterling Silver Mexican Cuff, possibly from the 1940's. Signed TL-120. There is some tarnish and wear. This has a hobnob nail type design. The b...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 360.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Navajo Belt & Buckle191 - Navajo Belt & Buckle
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Turquoise, Silver and Leather Belt size 32. This item has a turquoise buckle which measures 3 x 2 1/2 inches and contains 22 stones. The Artist name
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to dn478 for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Signed Cuff Petit Point Turquoise Bracelet and Ring192 - Signed Cuff Petit Point Turquoise Bracelet and Ring
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Great Pieces - The Cuff bracelet is signed by JJP. All of the turquoise sleeping beauty tuquoise stones are perfectly matched. The Matching Ring is
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Fancy Hopi Carved Kachina193 - Fancy Hopi Carved Kachina
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Great Kachina carved from cottonwood and measures 19 1/2 inches x 18 inches x 9 inches. The detail on this Kachina is very fine. This item is signed
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Start Price : 975.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Frame of Exact Replicas Gold Nuggets from 1857 Ship Wreck194 - Frame of Exact Replicas Gold Nuggets from 1857 Ship Wreck
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Frame of exact replicas of gold nuggets from USS Central America which was sunk in 1857, The largest nugget weighed 5,532 troy grams and the second la
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Estimate : 350.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Zuni Petit Point Squash Blossom195 - Zuni Petit Point Squash Blossom
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Great 1960" Zuni Petit Point Squash Blossom with ring The 30 inch strand has 160 matching stones and total weight is 120 grams. The ring, siz...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Navajo Signed Sterling Silver and Malachite196 - Navajo Signed Sterling Silver and Malachite
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Large 1960's Malachite and sterling silver cuff bracelet is signed Lorenzo Begay, Navajo. The weight is approximately 67 grams. There is a ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to Farrisdean for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Sterling Silver Men's Cuff Bracelet with Turquoise and Silver Dollar197 - Sterling Silver Men's Cuff Bracelet with Turquoise and Silver Dollar
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Signed Sterling Silver Men's Cuff Bracelet with six large turquoise cabs, intricate leaf design with clam shell design holding Silver Dollar. Th...
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Estimate : 325.00 - 750.00
Sold to charlespar.. for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver and Abalone Necklace198 - Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver and Abalone Necklace
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Very interesting Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver and Abalone necklace weighing 36 grams. The leaf design is unusual. Item measures 16 inches. The center
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Turquoise, Sterling and coral large cuff bracelet199 - Turquoise, Sterling and coral large cuff bracelet
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Great old bracelet with two large cabs of turquoise and a nice blood red piece of coral. This fancy bracelet has a cast bear and great sterling flower
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Old Navajo Squash Blossom from the 1960's200 - Old Navajo Squash Blossom from the 1960's
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Great old squash blossom with nice sized stones. This is a good investment squash blossom to wear and enjoy. There are 8 blossoms and 13 stones. Th
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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