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Prospecting the West

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Welcome to our Prospecting the West Sale. This Two Day Sale is filled with over 2500 lots for you to choose from.

Day 1: The Allard Collection, and other Select Consignors and Estates
Jewelry (Gold, Navajo, Turquoise, Mexican)
Musical Instruments (Yamaha, Gibson, High Spirits)
Watches (Rolex, Cartier, Movado)
Bronzes and Paintings (Olaf Seltzer, Ace Powell, Gerard Curtis Delano, Josh Elliott, Cyrus Walker)
Indian Art (Artifacts, Beadwork, Baskets, Dolls, Rugs, Dresses, Pots, Trade Beads)
Eskimo Inuit Art (Baskets, Scrimshaw, Paintings and Drawings)

Day 2: The Paul Mogensen Collection
Rocks, Fossils, Minerals, Mining Artifacts, Hand Colored Mining Maps, Leica and Hasselblad Cameras, Mormon History Books, Mining and Western History Books, and an Extensive Firearm Collection.

Also featured is a complete collection of unpublished glass photo negatives documenting the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush by Wilhelm Hester. This collection is sold in its entirety with copyright privilege's going to the next owner.
A bid placed on our auctions is a legal contract – it cannot be revoked or cancelled for any reason. By registering for our auctions, you grant us permission to waive your right to execute any chargebacks against our company for any reason. Auctions will be sold with and without reserve. If a lot contains a reserve price, it will be clearly noted in the corresponding catalog. All items are sold as is, where is with no guarantees expressed or implied.
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Ojibwe Indian Birch Bark Basket150 - Ojibwe Indian Birch Bark Basket
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Very fine example. More complex than most you find. 4.5" by 5.5" by 6" including handle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Pima Papago Indian Gathering Basket151 - Pima Papago Indian Gathering Basket
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Very nice basket. 12.5" tall including handle. 11" long by 7.5" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Antique Woodlands Indian Cree Beaded Moccasins152 - Antique Woodlands Indian Cree Beaded Moccasins
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Nice pair of moccasins. First half of the 20th Century. 9.5" long, 3.5" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Pair of Rinehart Indian Prints153 - Pair of Rinehart Indian Prints
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Nice pair of prints. 12" by 22" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Canadian Metis Indian Beaded Mukluks Shoes154 - Canadian Metis Indian Beaded Mukluks Shoes
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Very nice pair. Beaded with fur trim. Feet are 9.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Three Sisters Alberta Canada Pastel Drawing155 - Three Sisters Alberta Canada Pastel Drawing
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Signed as shown. 12.75" by 15.75" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Mt Rundel Canada Gouache Pastel Drawing156 - Mt Rundel Canada Gouache Pastel Drawing
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Signed as shown. 12.75" by 15.75" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Robert Genn The Sound and The Fury157 - Robert Genn The Sound and The Fury
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Signed and numbered. 23.25" by 27.25" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Childs Toy Wood Rocking Horse158 - Childs Toy Wood Rocking Horse
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Nice older toy rocking horse. 28.5" long, 12.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Pueblo Native American Indian Drum159 - Pueblo Native American Indian Drum
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10.75" tall, 8.75" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique Native American Indian Armadillo Bag160 - Antique Native American Indian Armadillo Bag
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Very nice old bag. 9.75" long. Unusual
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Native American Indian Porcupine Hair Roach161 - Native American Indian Porcupine Hair Roach
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Very nice roach. 24" long. Made by David Little Brave.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Native American Indian Porcupine Hair Roach162 - Native American Indian Porcupine Hair Roach
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Very nice roach. 17" long. Made by a member of the Iron Shell Family.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Native American Indian Porcupine Hair Roach163 - Native American Indian Porcupine Hair Roach
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Very nice roach. 18" long. Made by High Pipe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Native American Indian Porcupine Hair Roach164 - Native American Indian Porcupine Hair Roach
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Very nice roach. 15" long. Purchased in Cody, WY at the Cody Bar.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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American Indian Made Beaded Spider165 - American Indian Made Beaded Spider
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Very neat spider. Second half of the 20th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Ancient Stone Indian Artifact Collection166 - Ancient Stone Indian Artifact Collection
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Very nice grouping. All collected in the Midwest on a family homestead. Frame measures 13" by 20".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Jemez Pueblo Indian Pottery Bowl Vase Pot167 - Jemez Pueblo Indian Pottery Bowl Vase Pot
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4" tall. Unsigned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Zuni Indian Gecko Lizard Pot Vase168 - Zuni Indian Gecko Lizard Pot Vase
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Unsigned, 3.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Embera Wounaan Panama Woven Basket169 - Embera Wounaan Panama Woven Basket
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Very nice basket. Made by the Embera and Wounaan. 3.25" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Painted Winter Count Native American Indian Hide170 - Painted Winter Count Native American Indian Hide
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Painted elk or deer hide. Showing the Winter count. 30" by 42". Unsure as to age. The hide itself is pre 20th Century, the paint on the hi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Laura Tamosie Hopi Indian Tewa Pueblo Bowl Pot171 - Laura Tamosie Hopi Indian Tewa Pueblo Bowl Pot
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2.5" tall. Signed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Miniature American Indian Pine Needle Basket172 - Miniature American Indian Pine Needle Basket
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2" tall, 3.5" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Indian Carved Antler173 - Native American Indian Carved Antler
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Very neat piece. Carved with eagles. Signed as shown. 5" long, 3" tall. Made by One Feather.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Native American Indian Quilled Pipe Cleaner174 - Native American Indian Quilled Pipe Cleaner
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Very nicely made. Second half of the 20th Century. 11.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Quilled Awl Case175 - Plains Native American Indian Quilled Awl Case
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Very finely made. Most likely North or South Dakota in origin. Second half of the 20th Century. 15" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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US Artillery Fascine Knife Camp Verde Arizona176 - US Artillery Fascine Knife Camp Verde Arizona
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Very nice old knife. Found at Old Camp Verde Arizona. 5.25" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Native American Indian Quilled Pipe Cleaner177 - Native American Indian Quilled Pipe Cleaner
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Very nicely made. Second half of the 20th Century. 12" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Pair of Braided Horsehair Cowboy Hat Bands178 - Pair of Braided Horsehair Cowboy Hat Bands
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Nice pair of hat bands.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Phenomenal Navajo Indian Rug179 - Phenomenal Navajo Indian Rug
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Phenomenal rug. Water Bug motif. The use of natural yellow dye is quite scarce for a rug of this age. No rips/tears/repairs. 61" by 98.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Doll180 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Doll
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Made by Dorothy Little Elk. Second half of the 20th Century. 11" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Antique African Copper Bladed Dagger Knife181 - Antique African Copper Bladed Dagger Knife
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5" long overall.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Antique Navajo Indian Whirling Log Rug182 - Antique Navajo Indian Whirling Log Rug
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Very nice old rug. 45.75" by 79". No rips/tears/repairs. Unusual pattern.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Dakota Plains Indian Quilled Buffalo Heart Bag183 - Dakota Plains Indian Quilled Buffalo Heart Bag
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Nice old piece. Still has quills inside as shown. 13.5" long.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Native American Indian Shaman Dew Claw Rattle184 - Native American Indian Shaman Dew Claw Rattle
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Nice older rattle. 20th Century. 26.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Alaskan Yupik Eskimo Caribou Hair Dance Fans185 - Alaskan Yupik Eskimo Caribou Hair Dance Fans
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Very nice pair of dance fans. 20th Century. 12.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Dance Rattle186 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Dance Rattle
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Very nice rattle. Second half of the 20th Century. 27.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Native American Indian Hair Pipe Choker Necklace187 - Native American Indian Hair Pipe Choker Necklace
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Nice choker. Bone hair pipes, and white heart trade beads. 22.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Native American Indian Hair Pipe Choker Necklace188 - Native American Indian Hair Pipe Choker Necklace
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Nice choker. Bone hair pipes, and shell center medallion. 31.5" long. Originally made by Russel Means.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Native American Indian Hair Pipe Choker Necklace189 - Native American Indian Hair Pipe Choker Necklace
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Nice choker. Bone hair pipes, and shell center medallion. 38.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Native American Indian Quilled Roach Hair Pin190 - Native American Indian Quilled Roach Hair Pin
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Very nicely made. Second half of the 20th Century. 18" long. Originally made by Mrs. Blackbear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Montana Braided Leather Cowboy Horse Quirt191 - Montana Braided Leather Cowboy Horse Quirt
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Custom made. Braided two tone leather. 24" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Mayan Human Snake Effigy Pipe and Figure192 - Mayan Human Snake Effigy Pipe and Figure
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Both are contemporary reproductions.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Native American Indian Hair Roach Spreader193 - Native American Indian Hair Roach Spreader
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Fully Quilled. Very nice roach spreader. 26" long. Made by Mrs. Black Bear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Native American Indian Beaded Dance Regalia194 - Native American Indian Beaded Dance Regalia
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Nice matched set. Shawl, Belt, and Choker. Made by Ruth Moccasin.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Quilled Native American Indian Moccasins195 - Quilled Native American Indian Moccasins
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Nice pair of moccasins. Quilled with medicine wheels. Second half of the 20th Century. 9" long. Made by Inez Iron Shell.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (210.00 + 52.50BP) = 262.50
 
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1950s Tex Tan Yoakum Inlaid Cowboy Cowgirl Boots196 - 1950s Tex Tan Yoakum Inlaid Cowboy Cowgirl Boots
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10" long heel to toe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Antique Sioux Indian Beaded Moccasins197 - Antique Sioux Indian Beaded Moccasins
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Nice old pair of moccasins. Late 19th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (220.00 + 55.00BP) = 275.00
 
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Native American Indian Quilled Beaded Moccasins198 - Native American Indian Quilled Beaded Moccasins
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Nice pair of moccasins. Second half of the 20th Century. 9.5" long. Made by Mrs. Shields.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins199 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins
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Nice pair. Second half of the 20th Century. 9.75" long. Made by Mrs. Carl Sr. Iron Shell.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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