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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Also featured is a complete collection of unpublished glass photo negatives documenting the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush by Wilhelm Hester.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.
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins299 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins
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Very nice pair of moccasins made by Carl Waln. Quilled and Beaded. Second half of the 20th Century. 10" long, 4" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Dance Yoke300 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Dance Yoke
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Very finely made by Grandma Knife. Second half of the 20th Century. 15.75" long including fringe, 20" wide including fringe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Tin Jingle Dress301 - Plains Native American Indian Tin Jingle Dress
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Nice complete dress. Second half of the 20th Century. Top 24" chest, 37" long. Dress, 16" waist, 35" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Vest302 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Vest
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Beaded and decorated. Nicely made. Second half of the 20th Century. 21" chest, 23" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Cowry Shell Dress303 - Plains Native American Indian Cowry Shell Dress
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Very nice dress. Second half of the 20th Century. 18" chest, 30" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Elk Tooth Dress304 - Plains Native American Indian Elk Tooth Dress
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Nice dress. Imitation elk teeth. Second half of the 20th Century. 16" chest, 28" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Vest305 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Vest
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Superb work. Fully beaded. Quite heavy. Second half of the 20th Century. 24" chest, 24" long. Presented by Carl Waln.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (1,100.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,375.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Dress306 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Dress
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Very nice dress. Beaded with Cowry Shells. Second half of the 20th Century. 16.5" chest, 24" long. Made by Inez Iron Shell.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Cowry Shell Dress307 - Plains Native American Indian Cowry Shell Dress
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Nice dress. Second half of the 20th Century. 21" chest, 44" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Dance Yoke308 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Dance Yoke
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Very finely made. Second half of the 20th Century. 20" long including fringe, 30" wide including fringe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Stunning Plains Indian Quilled Dress Set309 - Stunning Plains Indian Quilled Dress Set
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Superb set. Dress, Necklace, Leggings, and Armbands. Dress Measurements: 21" chest, 50" long. Made by Ruth Moccasin.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Antique Native American Plains Indian Beaded Dress310 - Antique Native American Plains Indian Beaded Dress
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Very nice old dress. First half of the 20th Century. 16.5" chest, 35" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Vintage Ganscraft Chimayo Blanket Jacket Coat311 - Vintage Ganscraft Chimayo Blanket Jacket Coat
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Very nice jacket. Ganscraft label. Size 14. Yellowed from age. 20.5" chest, 32" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Jackie Sevier Indian Painting on Paper312 - Jackie Sevier Indian Painting on Paper
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Embossed and painted paper. Title is "Journey by Night" 15" by 30" framed. Jackie Sevier (20th Century) is known for Painting.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Rosebud Sioux Indian Photograph Reproduction313 - Rosebud Sioux Indian Photograph Reproduction
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Subject is Katie Roubideaux of the Rosebud Sioux. Photographer was originally John Anderson. This piece is a reproduction of the original photo. 23.25
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Jackie Sevier Painted Miniature Indian Dress314 - Jackie Sevier Painted Miniature Indian Dress
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20.25" by 26" framed. Dress is a Miniature made from rawhide. Jackie Sevier (20th Century) is known for Painting.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Jackie Sevier Painted Miniature Indian Dress315 - Jackie Sevier Painted Miniature Indian Dress
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18" by 22" framed. Dress is a Miniature made from rawhide. Jackie Sevier (20th Century) is known for Painting.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Antique Joseph Henry Sharp Fireside Council Print316 - Antique Joseph Henry Sharp Fireside Council Print
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Very nice old print. 15.5" by 19.5" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Howard Terpning Pride of the Cheyenne Print317 - Howard Terpning Pride of the Cheyenne Print
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Signed and numbered with folio and COA. 27" by 34" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Dance Regalia318 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Dance Regalia
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Nice grouping. Second half of the 20th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Elk Tooth Dress319 - Plains Native American Indian Elk Tooth Dress
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Very nice dress. Authentic Elk Teeth. Second half of the 20th Century. 15.5" chest, 26" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Zuni Indian Mudhead Kachina Doll320 - Zuni Indian Mudhead Kachina Doll
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8.5" tall. Blue Ahote G. Yazzie. Sold as-is. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll321 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
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Cordell Talahytewa. Half Clown Kachina. 10.5" tall. Sold as-is. Allard Auction Collection Inv: FREE 46825
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll322 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
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Dan Kootsvayouma. Eagle Dancer. 9" tall. Sold as-is. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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San Ildefonso Pueblo Pottery Indian Pot Basket323 - San Ildefonso Pueblo Pottery Indian Pot Basket
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3.25" tall, 3" diameter. Signed as shown. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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San Ildefonso Pueblo Pottery Vase Pot324 - San Ildefonso Pueblo Pottery Vase Pot
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Made by Julia Martinez. 2" tall, 2.75" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Acoma Pueblo Indian Pottery Pot325 - Acoma Pueblo Indian Pottery Pot
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2 1/4" tall, 2 5/8" diameter. Signed as shown. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Indian Pottery Fish Pipe326 - Indian Pottery Fish Pipe
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Contemporary. 4.5" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: adw 26324
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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African Nigerian Basket327 - African Nigerian Basket
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Nice woven basket. Made in Africa. 12.5" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: RAH 24744
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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African Gathering Basket328 - African Gathering Basket
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14 1/4" diameter. Made in Africa. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ANA 17061
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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African Gathering Basket329 - African Gathering Basket
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Made in Africa. Marketed by Shalimar. 13.25" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: DKG 14204
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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African Gathering Basket330 - African Gathering Basket
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14" diameter. Made in Africa. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ASL 30489
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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African Butterfly Basket331 - African Butterfly Basket
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Made in Africa. 15.5" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: DOK 26038
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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South Pacific Woven Gathering Basket332 - South Pacific Woven Gathering Basket
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16" diameter. Made in Asia or the South Pacific. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ax
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Papago Native American Indian Basket333 - Papago Native American Indian Basket
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4 1/2" diameter, 1 5/8" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: 6FO
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Papago Native American Indian Basket334 - Papago Native American Indian Basket
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5 5/8" diameter, 1 1/2" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: 6FO 46014
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Cherokee Native American Indian Basket335 - Cherokee Native American Indian Basket
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Nice small basket. 3 3/4" tall, 3 3/4" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: RAH 24786
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Native American Indian Made Pine Needle Basket336 - Native American Indian Made Pine Needle Basket
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9 1/4" diameter, 1 1/2" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AA1 50874
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Papago Native American Indian Basket337 - Papago Native American Indian Basket
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8" diameter, 2" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ABA
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Papago Native American Indian Basket338 - Papago Native American Indian Basket
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10 1/4" diameter, 3" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AA1 50874
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Papago Native American Indian Basket339 - Papago Native American Indian Basket
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14 1/2" diameter, 2 1/2" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AA1 50874
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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African Zulu Imbenge Beaded Beer Pot Cover340 - African Zulu Imbenge Beaded Beer Pot Cover
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7 5/8" diameter. 1 1/2" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Salish Native American Indian Basket341 - Salish Native American Indian Basket
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3 3/4" tall, 4 1/2" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ABA
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Klamath River Hat Basket Native American Indian342 - Klamath River Hat Basket Native American Indian
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3" tall, 6" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ABA
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Papago Native American Indian Basket343 - Papago Native American Indian Basket
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5.5" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: GFO
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Papago Native American Indian Basket344 - Papago Native American Indian Basket
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12" long. 3 1/2" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ABA
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Degikup Washoe Native American Indian Basket345 - Degikup Washoe Native American Indian Basket
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8" diameter, 3 3/4" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: COF 44957
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Very Old Papago Tohono O'oDham Indian Basket346 - Very Old Papago Tohono O'oDham Indian Basket
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11 1/4" diameter. Rough condition. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ADW 26308
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Antique Navajo Native American Indian Basket347 - Antique Navajo Native American Indian Basket
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11 1/2" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ABA
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Papago Native American Indian Basket348 - Papago Native American Indian Basket
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8 5/8" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: 6FO
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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