Native American Indian Art and Artifacts

Auction Details

This auction consists of a collection of Native American baskets and beadwork, jewelry, kachinas and dolls, paintings, pottery, weavings, and some Pre-Columbian artifacts. Also included are some African items; plus weapons, beads and other treasures. There are Pre-historic items including stone artifacts such as arrowheads, axes, and knives. NOTE: We do not guarantee correctness of descriptions, approximate ages, materials, tribal designations, signatures, hallmarks, amount of repair or restoration. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS. ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE VIA BANK TRANSFER, SECURED CHECKS IE. CASHIER’S CHECK, PERSONAL CHECK AND PAYPAL.
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Original Oil Painting51Original Oil Painting
Helm Auction, Inc.
1960's original oil on canvas painting signed by Buck Hensley, San Diego, CA artist. Picture measures 16x20 inches. Artwork depicts a cowboy and...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
Original Oil Painting52Original Oil Painting
Helm Auction, Inc.
1960's original oil on canvas painting measuring 18 x 24 inches. This is signed by Buck Hensley, San Diego, CA artist. Artwork depicts two cowbo...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to Mmbullet for 36.00
African Story Painting53African Story Painting
Helm Auction, Inc.
Great African Story Painting from approximatley 1900's. The painting is wood on board and measures 33x27 inches. It is from North African. Th...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
Hopi Mudhead Kachina54Hopi Mudhead Kachina
Helm Auction, Inc.
1940's Hopi Mudhead Kachina with metal bells, cottonwood and leather. The iem is 18x7x6 inches. There is a crack on left knee. See pictures. ...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Jade Sterling Silver Men's ring55Jade Sterling Silver Men's ring
Helm Auction, Inc.
Old 1940's Jade and Sterling Silver Mens ring size 12 1/4 . The item appears to be signed. See pictures. The stone measures 1 1/4 inches x 3/...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
Signed Sterling Silver and Turquoise Bolo Tie56Signed Sterling Silver and Turquoise Bolo Tie
Helm Auction, Inc.
Great Signed Turquoise and Sterling Silver bolo tie with sterling silver barrel shaped drops. The Beautiful matching cabachon turquoise stones and in
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
Two Grey Hills Navajo Rug57Two Grey Hills Navajo Rug
Helm Auction, Inc.
This rug measures 34x22 1/2 inches. Great lazy lines and spirit lines. There is some damage and staining. Please look at pictures. Shipping: $20
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Collection of Anasazi Artifacts.58Collection of Anasazi Artifacts.
Helm Auction, Inc.
Collection of Anasazi Artifacts consisting of Hudson bay trade beads, broken pottery fragments. The item is from Four Corners Area. Frame is not inc
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
Group of three Axes59Group of three Axes
Helm Auction, Inc.
Group of three basalt axes. The Anasazi axes measures 6 x 3 5x 3 and 6 x 3 inches. They are made from basalt. One has serious damage. See photos.
Estimate : 55.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
Symmetrical Stone Pestle60Symmetrical Stone Pestle
Helm Auction, Inc.
Symmetrical Stone Pestle approximately 1000 years old made from Basalt. This item has minor chips, but has a very nice shape. The Stone pestle is fr
Estimate : 25.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Three Small Mortars61Three Small Mortars
Helm Auction, Inc.
Anasazi three small mortars made from sandstone. The Largest Mortar is a double cup. The mortars measures 3 x 5 inches and 2 x 1 inches. They are a
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to potsaver9 for 60.00
Mortar and Pestle62Mortar and Pestle
Helm Auction, Inc.
Great Anasazi mortar and pestle made from sandstone. The mortar measures 5x5x2 inches and the Pestle measures 3 1/2 x 2 inches. Condition shows some
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
Box of Six Flint Artifacts63Box of Six Flint Artifacts
Helm Auction, Inc.
Box of six flint artifacts. These Anasazi items measure 2 to 5 inches are in good condition. There are Celts, knife and scrapers. Shipping: $20
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
Mortar and Grooved Pestle64Mortar and Grooved Pestle
Helm Auction, Inc.
Prehistoric mortar and grooved pestle. Measurements are approximately 5x5x 2 1/2 AND approximately 3 x 2 inches and are made from sandstone. Condit
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to jarradmatto for 42.00
Paint Mortar and Bell Pestle65Paint Mortar and Bell Pestle
Helm Auction, Inc.
The bell pestle is 2 inches and round. The paint mortar is approximately 4 x 4 x 2 inches. The condition is used with the mortar broken and reglued.
Estimate : 50.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Casas Grande Olla66Casas Grande Olla
Helm Auction, Inc.
This Casas Grande Olla is approximately 1500 years old. It is made from clay and measures 6 x 5 inches. It is from the Texas Border. There are two
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
Two Grey Hills Navajo Rug67Two Grey Hills Navajo Rug
Helm Auction, Inc.
This Two Grey Hills Rug measures 70 1/2 x 39 1/2 inches. Some moth damage on approximately 15% of the rug. This rug is made from different dye lots o
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Collection of Anasazi Artifacts68Collection of Anasazi Artifacts
Helm Auction, Inc.
Collection of Anasazi Artifacts consisting of Hudson bay trade beads, broken pottery fragments. The item is from Four Corners Area. Frame is not inc
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
St Johns Black on Red,69St Johns Black on Red,
Helm Auction, Inc.
This item is made from clay and paint and is from St. Johns, New Mexico. There is a small crack on rim and chips. See pictures. This item is about
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
Rare Oval Cog Stone70Rare Oval Cog Stone
Helm Auction, Inc.
Prehistoric rare oval cog stone made from basalt. The item is 5x3x1 3/4 inches and is possibly Chumash, Orange County, California. There are minor s
Estimate : 250.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
Black on White Bowl71Black on White Bowl
Helm Auction, Inc.
This is a black on white bow measuring 6 1/2 x 4 inches. It is from the Four Corners Area. It has been broken glued with minor plaster. This has a
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
Three grooved stone tools72Three grooved stone tools
Helm Auction, Inc.
Anasazi - Four Corners area - Three grooved stone tools. All have chips. See pictures. Shipping $24.00
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 125.00 - 300.00
Large Donut Stone73Large Donut Stone
Helm Auction, Inc.
This basalt large donut stone is approximately 2000 years old. It is made from basalt and measures 5x3x2 inches. There are small chips on the Anasaz
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
Four Grooved Mauls74Four Grooved Mauls
Helm Auction, Inc.
Four Grooved Mauls two made from granite and two made from basalt. The measurements are 6 x 4 inch, 6 x 4 inches, 5 x 3 inches and 4 x 3 inches. The
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Anasazi Tools75Anasazi Tools
Helm Auction, Inc.
Great old tools made from flint and basalt. The largest is 4 x 3 x 3 inches and the smallest is 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches. They are in good condi
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Stone Phallus76Stone Phallus
Helm Auction, Inc.
Great sandstone stone phallus approximately 1000 years old. The item is 5 x 2 x 2 inches. There are minor nicks and scuffs. Shipping: $16.00
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Yei Navajo Rug77Yei Navajo Rug
Helm Auction, Inc.
Yei Navajo Rug from the 1040's measures 56 x 42 inches. The great rug is multicolored with green, purple and pink. Please see pictures. Too m...
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to swtraveler for 144.00
Sterling Silver and Turquoise Frog Pin78Sterling Silver and Turquoise Frog Pin
Helm Auction, Inc.
Great old Sterling Silver with turquoise eyes and body frog pin. This pin has a pop up style as it doesn't sit flat on the item. It is signed ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Large Polished Quartz Crystal79Large Polished Quartz Crystal
Helm Auction, Inc.
Large polished quartz crystal (terminated). This item is Anasazi from four corners area and measures 6x3x3 inches. The item is polished and probably
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
Large Discoidal Game stone80Large Discoidal Game stone
Helm Auction, Inc.
Prehistoric large black and white granite game stone from Southern California, Orange County. There are minor nicks and scrapes on this discoidal gam
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
Papago Tray Basket81Papago Tray Basket
Helm Auction, Inc.
1940's Papago Tray Basket measuring 11 x 3 inches made from yucca and devils claw. Nice condition. Shipping: $16.50
Estimate : 75.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Collection of Columbia River Points82Collection of Columbia River Points
Helm Auction, Inc.
Collection of Columbia River points and beads. The trade beads are approximately 200 years old the points are prehistoric. This items are made from
Estimate : 175.00 - 275.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
Mellifore Trade Beads83Mellifore Trade Beads
Helm Auction, Inc.
These trade beads are from the 1850's and the strand is 22 inches long. The beads are approximately 1 1/2 inches. The beads were originally ma...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 95.00
Lidded Papago Basket84Lidded Papago Basket
Helm Auction, Inc.
This basket is from approximately 1940's and is made from Yucca and devils claw. It measures about 6 x 5 inches. Good Condition. Shipping $14...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Scotts Bluff Paleo Point85Scotts Bluff Paleo Point
Helm Auction, Inc.
This Paleo Point is approximately 7000 years old and is made from Berlington - chert. It measures 2 3/4 inches by 1 inches. It is in nice condition.
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to edsmith11 for 192.00
Mellifore Trade Beads86Mellifore Trade Beads
Helm Auction, Inc.
Multi-colored Mellifore Trade Beads from the 1850's. The strand of glass multicolored beads is 28 inches overall. The Beads are 1/4 to 1/2 inc...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Great Navajo Two Grey Hills Rug87Great Navajo Two Grey Hills Rug
Helm Auction, Inc.
This Two Grey Hills Rug measures 66 1/2 x 46 inches. Please note the water bugs, arrows and the Greek Key Border. There is lots of lazy lines and sl
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to bhinman for 780.00
Points and Trade Beads88Points and Trade Beads
Helm Auction, Inc.
Collection of points and trade beads from Missouri. The Paleo points are approximately 7000 years old and trade beads about 200 years old. The Yuma
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 340.00
Sterling Silver & Turquoise Bolo Tie89Sterling Silver & Turquoise Bolo Tie
Helm Auction, Inc.
Sterling Silver & Turquoise Bolo Tie, from the 1960s. Total weight is approx. 21.3 grams. Made of sterling silver and marked handmade. Has great...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Discoidal Game Stone90Discoidal Game Stone
Helm Auction, Inc.
Great Sothern, California, San Diego County is this prehistoric discoidal game stone. The item measures 3 x 1 1/2 inches. There are minor nicks and
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
Anasazi Flare Top Corrugated Pot91Anasazi Flare Top Corrugated Pot
Helm Auction, Inc.
This Anasazi flare corrugated top is approximately 1200 years old. It is made from clay and measures 9 x 6 inches . The pot from Four Corners area h
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to azariahmyl.. for 72.00
Casas Grande Olla92Casas Grande Olla
Helm Auction, Inc.
Casas Grande Lugged Olla over 1200 years old. This item measures 6 x 6 inches and is from Texas - Mexican Border area. Some paint loss with small pr
Estimate : 150.00 - 325.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
Five Inch California Game Ball93Five Inch California Game Ball
Helm Auction, Inc.
This Chumash California Stone Game Ball is made from granite and is from Chumash, Orange County, California area. It is in nice condition. See pictu
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
Box of 12 Anasazi artifacts94Box of 12 Anasazi artifacts
Helm Auction, Inc.
Box of twelve Anasazi artifacts made from stone, clay and pumice. The items are from four corners area, with exception of one pottery fragment from E
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to potsaver9 for 42.00
Papago Tray Basket95Papago Tray Basket
Helm Auction, Inc.
Papago Basketry Tray from approximately 1950's made from Yucca and Devils Clay. The tray measures 8 1/2 x 2 inches and is from Southern Arizona...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to swtraveler for 42.00
Anasazi Corrugated Bowl96Anasazi Corrugated Bowl
Helm Auction, Inc.
From the Four Corners area is a Anasazi corrugated bowl. The has been broken and reattached with plaster on the rim. See pictures. Item measures 6
Start Price : 55.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Frame of Artifacts97Frame of Artifacts
Helm Auction, Inc.
Frame of Anasazi Artifacts consisting of Spanish rooster leg bones, pottery fragments and other artifacts. Frame not included. As found condition. S
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Mellifore Trade Beads98Mellifore Trade Beads
Helm Auction, Inc.
Mellifore Trade Beads from the 1805's. The strand is 24 inches overall and the beads are 1/2 to 1/2 inches. They are made in Italy and traded ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Oval Papago Basketry Bowl99Oval Papago Basketry Bowl
Helm Auction, Inc.
This Oval Papago Basketry Bowl made from yucca and devils clay measures 9x5x3 inches. It is from approximately 1940's and in nice condition. S...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to swtraveler for 66.00
Steatite Heating Stone100Steatite Heating Stone
Helm Auction, Inc.
Steatite Heating Stone from about 1000 years ago. This item with minor nicks and chips is from Southern California. It measures 9 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 2 in
Estimate : 250.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 55.00