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Also featured is a complete collection of unpublished glass photo negatives documenting the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush by Wilhelm Hester.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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Pair of Antique Clay Smoking Pipes249 - Pair of Antique Clay Smoking Pipes
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old pair of clay pipes.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Carved Native American Indian Steatite Pipe250 - Carved Native American Indian Steatite Pipe
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pipe. 2 3/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Plains Indian Beaded Ball251 - Plains Indian Beaded Ball
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat piece with story in custom made case. 5.25" tall, 6.75" by 6.75".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Antique Cowboy Frontier Wood Boot Jack252 - Antique Cowboy Frontier Wood Boot Jack
Davis Brothers Auction
Dated 1878. From a ranch in South Dakota. 12.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Collection of Native American Indian Dolls253 - Collection of Native American Indian Dolls
Davis Brothers Auction
Plastic body dolls in various attire.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Merle Locke Oglala Sioux Ledger Drawing254 - Merle Locke Oglala Sioux Ledger Drawing
Davis Brothers Auction
Painted on antique ledger. Title is "Among the Free". Artist is Merle Locke. 11.25" by 17.75".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Merle Locke Oglala Sioux Ledger Drawing255 - Merle Locke Oglala Sioux Ledger Drawing
Davis Brothers Auction
Painted on antique ledger. Title is "Swift Accounts". Artist is Merle Locke. 11.25" by 17.75".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Merle Locke Oglala Sioux Ledger Drawing256 - Merle Locke Oglala Sioux Ledger Drawing
Davis Brothers Auction
Painted on antique ledger. Title is "Any Given Moment" or "Any Given Direction with those Dragonflies". Artist is Merle Locke. 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Merle Locke Oglala Sioux Ledger Drawing257 - Merle Locke Oglala Sioux Ledger Drawing
Davis Brothers Auction
Painted on antique ledger. Title is "Any Given Direction with those Dragonflies". Artist is Merle Locke. 11.5" by 13.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Merle Locke Oglala Sioux Ledger Drawing258 - Merle Locke Oglala Sioux Ledger Drawing
Davis Brothers Auction
Painted on antique ledger. Title is "Victory Rides Across the Homelands". Artist is Merle Locke. 11.25" by 17.75".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Merle Locke Oglala Sioux Ledger Drawing259 - Merle Locke Oglala Sioux Ledger Drawing
Davis Brothers Auction
Painted on antique ledger. Title is "Red Feather Rides into Victory at Little Big Horn". Artist is Merle Locke. 11.5" by 17.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Large Roadside Clay Molded Indian Chief Sculpture260 - Large Roadside Clay Molded Indian Chief Sculpture
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Made from clay. 16" tall. Very heavy.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Cuffs261 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Cuffs
Davis Brothers Auction
Nicely made, by Chris Horvath. Second half of the 20th Century. 5.5" long, 4" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Pair of Native American Indian Pipe Stems262 - Pair of Native American Indian Pipe Stems
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of pipe stems. One is Quilled. Both are Indian Made by James One Feather. Second half of the 20th Century. Longest is 29", shortest i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Carved Native American Indian Pipestone Pipe263 - Carved Native American Indian Pipestone Pipe
Davis Brothers Auction
Very finely made with beaded stem. 23.75" long. Pipe stem made by Hollow Horn Bear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Plains Indian Tomahawk Peace Pipe264 - Plains Indian Tomahawk Peace Pipe
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice tomahawk. Appears to be Mid 20th Century, exact date unknown. Tacked stem with some decoration. 24.25" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Battle of the Little Big Horn Montana Bag265 - Battle of the Little Big Horn Montana Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful old bag. Complete with tribal provenance along with a signed an notarized Affidavit. Has been examined by Putt Thompson and is guaranteed to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Antique Identified Lakota Sioux Brass Tomahawk266 - Antique Identified Lakota Sioux Brass Tomahawk
Davis Brothers Auction
Complete with tribal provenance. Letter accompanying the tomahawk reads as follows: The Lakota Tomahawk Brass Pipe and Cavalry Boot Top Tobacco Bag we
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Arizona Highways Turquoise Magazine and Dish267 - Arizona Highways Turquoise Magazine and Dish
Davis Brothers Auction
Hopi Kachina Couroc dish and Arizona Highways magazine.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Rendezvous Skunk Trapper Hat Headdress268 - Rendezvous Skunk Trapper Hat Headdress
Davis Brothers Auction
Nicely made. Skunk fur. Lined.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Rendezvous Arctic Fox Trapper Hat Headdress269 - Rendezvous Arctic Fox Trapper Hat Headdress
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice hat. Lined.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Native American Indian Dance Regalia270 - Native American Indian Dance Regalia
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Lot belonged to High Pipe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Ancient Stone Indian Artifact Collection271 - Ancient Stone Indian Artifact Collection
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. All collected in the Midwest on a family homestead. Frame measures 12" by 19".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Sioux Native American Indian Quilled Cradleboard272 - Sioux Native American Indian Quilled Cradleboard
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice cradleboard. Quilled as shown. Second half of the 20th Century. 43" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Antique Plains Indian Roach Spreader273 - Antique Plains Indian Roach Spreader
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. First half of the 20th Century. 46" long. Presented by Carl Waln by the Rosebud Council Tribe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Native American Indian Beaded Shoulder Bag274 - Native American Indian Beaded Shoulder Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice bag. Plains Indian made. Second half of the 20th Century. 36" long including fringe and sling, 11" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Dance Rattle275 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Dance Rattle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice rattle. Second half of the 20th Century. 25.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Plains Indian Beaded Strike A Lite Spider Bag276 - Plains Indian Beaded Strike A Lite Spider Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. Blue ochre painted. Second half of the 20th Century. 18" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Laura Tamosie Hopi Indian Tewa Pueblo Pots277 - Laura Tamosie Hopi Indian Tewa Pueblo Pots
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. They appear to be ashtrays. 4.5" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Necklace278 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Second Half of the 20th Century. 24" long. Owned by High Pipe, Rosebud, SD.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Native American Indian Hair Pipe Choker Necklace279 - Native American Indian Hair Pipe Choker Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice choker. Bone hair pipes, and beaded medallion. 16.5" long. Made by Mrs. Bear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Model 1874 US Cavalry Shoemaker Bit280 - Model 1874 US Cavalry Shoemaker Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
Does have repair on the shanks as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Plains Indian Made Braided Leather Wool Quirt281 - Plains Indian Made Braided Leather Wool Quirt
Davis Brothers Auction
Unusual with the wool end. 34.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique Indian Trade Beads282 - Antique Indian Trade Beads
Davis Brothers Auction
Old collection tag as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Antique Eskimo Inuit Walrus Trade Beads283 - Antique Eskimo Inuit Walrus Trade Beads
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old strand of beads. All carved from Walrus Tusk.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Antique Brick Red Indian Trade Beads284 - Antique Brick Red Indian Trade Beads
Davis Brothers Auction
Brick red with green hearts. Nice old string of beads.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Antique Indian Trade Bead Tooth Necklace285 - Antique Indian Trade Bead Tooth Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old group of beads. Large bear tooth. Only for sale where legal. No International Sales. Know your own laws. No sales to Alabama, California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Native American Indian Beaded Hair Barrettes286 - Native American Indian Beaded Hair Barrettes
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of barrettes. Plains Indian made. Second half of the 20th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Collection of Plains Indian Craft Jewelry287 - Collection of Plains Indian Craft Jewelry
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping, owned by High Pipe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique European Beaded Purse Bag288 - Antique European Beaded Purse Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old purse. Missing beads in a few areas. 5.75" by 7.5" including fringe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Cuffs289 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Cuffs
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of cuffs, owned by High Pipe. Second half of the 20th Century. 10.5" by 3.75".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins290 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of high-top moccasins, made by Hollow Horn Bear. Second half of the 20th Century. 5.75" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Medicine Bag291 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Medicine Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
20.5" long including sling. Second half of the 20th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Antique Plains Indian Beaded Moccasins292 - Antique Plains Indian Beaded Moccasins
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old pair of moccasins. First Half of the 20th Century. 9.5" long, 3.5" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Antique Plains Indian Beaded Moccasins293 - Antique Plains Indian Beaded Moccasins
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old pair of moccasins made Duane Soldier Shields. First half of the 20th Century. 10.5" long, 4" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins294 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of Moccasins. Second Half of the 20th Century. 9.5" long, 3.75" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins295 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of Moccasins. Second Half of the 20th Century. 10.5" long, 3.75" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Antique Plains Indian Beaded Moccasins296 - Antique Plains Indian Beaded Moccasins
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old pair of moccasins. Some bead loss and damage as shown. First half of the 20th Century. 10" long, 3.5" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins297 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of Moccasins. Second Half of the 20th Century. 10" long, 4" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins298 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins
Davis Brothers Auction
Baby Size. 6.25" long, 2.5" wide. Second Half of the 20th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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