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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Pacific Island Toy Canoe 1940's201 - Pacific Island Toy Canoe 1940's
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Pacific Island Toy Canoe from the 1940's. This item is made of light soft wood and measures 40 x 6 x 5 inches. It is Polynesian. The original...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to charlespar.. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Northern California Drum 1920's202 - Northern California Drum 1920's
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This is a 1920's Northern California Drum possibly Shasta. The wood and hide double sided drum measures 19 x 19 x 5 inches. The artist is unkn...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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African Mumuye Laga Lagama203 - African Mumuye Laga Lagama
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Check out this 19th Century African Mumuye Laga Lagama. This items is from Northern Nigeria and measures 68 x 4 inches. It is made from hardwood and
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Pacific Island Alligator Horn204 - Pacific Island Alligator Horn
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19th Century hard dark wood Pacific Island Alligator horn. The tribal affiliation is believed to be Papu, New Guinea. This extremely rare horn is si
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Eskimo Artifact Collection205 - Eskimo Artifact Collection
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Eskimo Artifact Collection. Circa 1900s. Made of bone stone and wood. Eskimo. Lot features 3 bone awls, measuring: 8.25" x 1" x 0.75"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Rare African Effigy Shield206 - Rare African Effigy Shield
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Rare African Effigy Shield. Early 1900s. Made of wood and paint. Measures 50" x 22" x 13". From Burkina Faso in West Africa. By an un...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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New Guinea Totem, with Custom Stand207 - New Guinea Totem, with Custom Stand
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This is a 1910 New Guinea Totem made from wood with a steel stand. This is from Sepic River Area. The item measures 27"x5"x2" and ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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New Guinea Totem, with Custom Stand208 - New Guinea Totem, with Custom Stand
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This is a 1900 Hardwood three figure New Guinea Totem. This item is believed to be from Sepic River Area. This Museum Quality Piece is from a San D
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Estimate : 250.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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New Guinea Totem, with Custom Stand209 - New Guinea Totem, with Custom Stand
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This is a great four figure classic older Totem of Museum quality. This is from Sepic River Area. This has been broken and glued in two places. The
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Northwest Coast Style Helmet210 - Northwest Coast Style Helmet
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From the 1940's this is a Northwest Coast Style Wood Helmet measuring 18 x 9 x 9 inches. This is from Tlingit Tribe. There is a crack on side ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to charlespar.. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Northwest Coast Style Plaque211 - Northwest Coast Style Plaque
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This is a top quality carving with great paint, nice polish and patina. There are no known defects on this plaque which measures 18 x 11 x 2 inches.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Oregon Pendleton Blanket212 - Oregon Pendleton Blanket
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New Trade Style Blanket with tags. This blanket is tagged Harding - Pendleton. The blanket is wool and cotton and measures 80 x 64 inches. Great bl
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to caseycollins for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Authentic Giant Ohio Knife213 - Authentic Giant Ohio Knife
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Flint Ridge authentic giant extremely rare Ohio Knife from Hopewell 500 AD. This item measures 9 5/8 x 3 x 1/4 inches. There is a slight chip on tip
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Northwest Coast Style Wood Mask214 - Northwest Coast Style Wood Mask
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1950's Northwest Style Wood Mask made of wood, copper, shell and hair. The artist name is unknown however the items tribal affiliation is Bella...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Authentic Colima Dog215 - Authentic Colima Dog
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Authentic Precolumbian Colima Dog approximately 500 AD Clay 13x7x5 inches, Colima, Mexico. This was found broken and glued back together. There is n
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to rsemelka for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Wood NWC Style Totem Pole216 - Wood NWC Style Totem Pole
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1950"s Wood NWC Style Totem Pole with wood copper and shell inlay. This is Tlingit and has minor nicks and scuffs. There is some wear however...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Beaded Deerhide Moccasins217 - Beaded Deerhide Moccasins
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Nice 1950's Beaded Deerhide Moccasins. Very fine Deerhide and glass beads. These Sioux Moccasins have minor toe damage on right moccasin. The...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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New Guinea Hafted Stone Axe218 - New Guinea Hafted Stone Axe
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Nice Hafted Stone Axe which may have been used. There is nice polish on the jade stone blade. The item is from the 1940's and is made of wood ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Navajo Bellows219 - Navajo Bellows
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This wood, leather with bellows with tacks and an effigy of a Navajo Face measures 20 1/2 x 11 x 3 inches. The leather is torn on the front and point
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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African Fetish Doll220 - African Fetish Doll
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From the 1900 is a African Fetish doll possibly Nigeria. There are nicks, scratches and the right arm is missing. This item is made from wood, cloth
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Early African Bag and Loom221 - Early African Bag and Loom
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This early leather, cotton, shell, wood, glass and iron African Bag and Loom is from the 1890's. This is from the Ivory Coast area. There is f...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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New Guinea Hafted Axe222 - New Guinea Hafted Axe
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This New Guinea Hafted Axe dates from the 1940's. The axe appears to have been used. The green stone blade is 5x3x1 inches. The overall measu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Pair of Bali Wood Carvings223 - Pair of Bali Wood Carvings
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Hardwood, 1940's Bali Wood Carvings signed by A. Fatimah. The pair each measuring approximately 12 x 9 x 3 inches. These fantastic fine carvin...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Polychrome Papago Basket224 - Polychrome Papago Basket
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Great old lidded basket of twill design on top with stair step pattern on sides. This 1940's Papago Basket from Yucca fiber and devil claw meas...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Large Seri Basket225 - Large Seri Basket
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1950's large Seri Basket made from grass and Reeds. This item measures 20 x 6 inches. There are minor scuffs; however, overall good condition....
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Fine Tulare Basket226 - Fine Tulare Basket
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This high end polychrome California basket of investment quality. This 1930's basket is red bud and willow and measures 7 x 4 x 2 1/2 inches f...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Child's Cowboy Chaps227 - Child's Cowboy Chaps
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Perfect gift for the special boy who plans to be a cowboy. These are 1940's Cowboy Chaps, label states MEF, Small. They measures 20x 14 inches...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Tony Lama Belt228 - Tony Lama Belt
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This Tony Llama Belt is size 28 and measures totaling 33 x 1 1/2 inches. It is made from Leather and has stones in the faux silver. It shows some sl
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver KoKopelli Necklace229 - Sterling Silver KoKopelli Necklace
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This is from 1970's and is marked 925 sterling, Mexico. The artist is unknown but the necklace is in great condition and shows very little wear...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Inlaid Tribal Drum230 - Inlaid Tribal Drum
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1950's Inlaid Tribal drum made from leather and mother of pearl. This drum is 8 x 5 inches and is possibly from North Africa. The drum has min...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Turquoise Inlaid Box231 - Turquoise Inlaid Box
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1960's Navajo inlaid box measuring 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 inches. The artist is unknown. The stone to stone inlay features, several types of tur...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Pacific Rim Carved Turtle Box232 - Pacific Rim Carved Turtle Box
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This 1920's Pacific Rim Turtle has great patina and shows some wear. The artist is unknown. The shell top removes and there are compartments f...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Navajo Belt and Silver Buckle233 - Navajo Belt and Silver Buckle
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This is a nice Navajo Buckle from the 1950's. It has a great bump out pattern and tooled silver. The silver is not marked but it is believed t...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Zulu African Beaded Bag234 - Zulu African Beaded Bag
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Glass and Metal 1950's Zulu African Beaded Bag from South America. The artist is unknown. This multi colored bag of trade beads has a top that...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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5 Navajo Button Covers235 - 5 Navajo Button Covers
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5 Navajo Button Covers. From the 1950s. Made of sterling silver and weighing approx. 18 grams total. Button covers measure approx. 3/4" x 1/4&q...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to charlespar.. for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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Concho Belt236 - Concho Belt
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Very nice older Concho Belt. From the 1950s. Made of silver but is not marked. Weighs approx 154 grams and measures 31" x 1 1/2". Navajo I...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Indian Head Penny Buckle237 - Indian Head Penny Buckle
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Indian Head Penny Buckle, circa 1940s. Made of silver, copper, turquoise and coral. Item measures 4.25" x 3.25" x 0.75" and weighs ap...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to charlespar.. for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Little Girls Cowgirl Vest and Skirt238 - Little Girls Cowgirl Vest and Skirt
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Little Girls Cowgirl vest and skirt. This is a modern piece but perfect for the grand daughter. The width is 24 inch and length with fringe is 13 in
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 125.00
 
 
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Aztec Stone Figure of Xipe Totec239 - Aztec Stone Figure of Xipe Totec
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Museum Quality Precolumbian stone figure. Great investment opportunity of a seldom seen Aztec figure. This figure is made from basalt and measures 1
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Start Price : 6,000.00 | Estimate : 7,500.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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San Francisco Bay Medicine Mortar and Pestle240 - San Francisco Bay Medicine Mortar and Pestle
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This came from a collector who has been collecting for over 70 years. He found this in Napa County, California and it is possibly Pomo. The Mortar i
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Estimate : 250.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Rare Stone Cook Bowl241 - Rare Stone Cook Bowl
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Rare stone cook bowl made of sandstone. This was found on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay and it is possibly Pomo. There is heavy water wear,
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Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Antique Double-Sided Squash Blossom, Turquoise and Coral242 - Antique Double-Sided Squash Blossom, Turquoise and Coral
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This is an antique piece of jewelry which is made from Turquoise, Coral and Sterling Silver. This in unusual in that it is double sided. Both patter
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Start Price : 950.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Charles Loloma Hopi Row Bracelet243 - Charles Loloma Hopi Row Bracelet
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Charles Loloma Hopi Row Bracelet. Fantastic bracelet by THE Charles Loloma. Classic style with beautiful turquoise and coral. Investment Quality Piece
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Charles Loloma Hopi Tufa Bracelet244 - Charles Loloma Hopi Tufa Bracelet
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Charles Loloma Hopi Tufa Bracelet. Circa 1970s. Made of turquoise, sterling silver and coral. Fantastic Investment opportunity. Classic style, tufa ca
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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