Silence of the Prairie

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Davis Brothers Auction is proud to present Day 2 of our landmark summer event, Silence of the Prairie-a sweeping exhibition of rare Western fine art, historic photography, and investment-grade artifacts drawn from private collections and long-held estates across America.

Featured Artists:

Olaf Wieghorst, William Penhallow Henderson, Les Thomas, George Phippen, Granville Redmond, William Seltzer Rice, David Mayer, William Standing, Raphael Lillywhite, Maynard Dixon, Maurice Braun, Loren Entz, Clark Hulings, Frederic Remington, Carl Von Hassler, Walt Gonske, John Bye, Hans Kleiber, David Mann, Bill Anton, Don Oelze, Edward Borein, Harold Von Schmidt, Charles Russell, John Nieto, Edgar Alwin Payne, Clyde Aspevig.

Auction Highlights:

Hyatt & Tankersley Alamosa Belt Handcuffs, historic Standing Rock Reservation photographs and archive, Native American Beadwork, Colonel AE Stewart Trophy Room Photos, Edward Curtis orotones and photogravures, African tribal antiques, Acoma Pueblo pottery and so many more hidden treasures.
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Krag US Model 1892 Springfield Jorgensen Bayonet351 - Krag US Model 1892 Springfield Jorgensen Bayonet
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Dated 1900. Nice example.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Qahatika Man351 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Qahatika Man
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to V******y for 44.80
 
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Qahatika Village Scene352 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Qahatika Village Scene
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to V******y for 12.80
 
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RIA Springfield Type III Fencing Bayonet352 - RIA Springfield Type III Fencing Bayonet
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Dated 1905.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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Springfield Plains Indian Tack Decorated Rifle353 - Springfield Plains Indian Tack Decorated Rifle
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Model 1864. 25 1/2" barrel. Antique doesn't require FFL transfer. No sales Internationally.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
 
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Hasen Harvest353 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Hasen Harvest
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Hasen Harvest Qahatika. Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to V******y for 153.60
 
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Papago Primitive Home354 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Papago Primitive Home
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to V******y for 70.40
 
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Marbles Gladstone Safety Axe Hatchet354 - Marbles Gladstone Safety Axe Hatchet
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Hound & Hare grip.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
 
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Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Signed355 - Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Signed
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23 1/4" long. Signed as shown. Heavy patina on signature which is obscuring it.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to s********v.. for 230.40
 
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Edward Curtis Photogravure The Papago Potter355 - Edward Curtis Photogravure The Papago Potter
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Papago Matron356 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Papago Matron
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to V******y for 57.60
 
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Roosevelt & Drake Custom Made Damascus Hatchet356 - Roosevelt & Drake Custom Made Damascus Hatchet
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10 3/4" long. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associa...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 210.00
 
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Lewis Drake Custom Made Damascus Bowie Knife357 - Lewis Drake Custom Made Damascus Bowie Knife
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17" long. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
 
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Papago Burial357 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Papago Burial
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to V******y for 25.60
 
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Kiho Carrier Qahatika358 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Kiho Carrier Qahatika
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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Irvin Campbell IRBI Alaskan Bowie Knife358 - Irvin Campbell IRBI Alaskan Bowie Knife
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Caribou Horn handle. 17 3/4" long. Comes with authentication letter.
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
 
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Jagrak Keris Kris Dagger Stand359 - Jagrak Keris Kris Dagger Stand
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22 7/8" by 14 5/8" by 4 5/8".
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Hokak Papago359 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Hokak Papago
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to V******y for 32.00
 
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Mission San Xavier360 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Mission San Xavier
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
 
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Krag US Model 1892 Springfield Jorgensen Bayonet360 - Krag US Model 1892 Springfield Jorgensen Bayonet
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Dated 1902
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Strider Custom Made Tiger Stripe Knife361 - Strider Custom Made Tiger Stripe Knife
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7 1/2" long.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Papago Kitchen361 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Papago Kitchen
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Casa Grande Ruin362 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Casa Grande Ruin
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
 
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Krag US Model 1892 Springfield Jorgensen Bayonet362 - Krag US Model 1892 Springfield Jorgensen Bayonet
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Dated 1903
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
 
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Krag US Model 1892 Springfield Jorgensen Bayonet363 - Krag US Model 1892 Springfield Jorgensen Bayonet
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Dated 1894
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Casa Grande Ruin363 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Casa Grande Ruin
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to V******y for 57.60
 
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Isevik Pima364 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Isevik Pima
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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Italian M4 M1 Carbine Bayonet A.E.T.364 - Italian M4 M1 Carbine Bayonet A.E.T.
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Dated 1959.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
 
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US Indian Wars Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet365 - US Indian Wars Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet
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Nice example
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
 
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Joseph Head Pima365 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Joseph Head Pima
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to V******y for 25.60
 
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Edward Curtis The North American Indian Vol 2366 - Edward Curtis The North American Indian Vol 2
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Text Only. 1908. No photogravures. Volume may not be complete and may not be in order. Pages may be missing or extra pages may be included from other
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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Mid Century Mineral Oil Goddess Rain Drip Lamp366 - Mid Century Mineral Oil Goddess Rain Drip Lamp
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36" tall without chain, 14" diameter.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
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Angle Lamp Company Hanging General Store Lamp367 - Angle Lamp Company Hanging General Store Lamp
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Nice example.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
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Edward Curtis Snake Dancer Orotone Photo367 - Edward Curtis Snake Dancer Orotone Photo
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Title is Snake Dancer, 1900. 16 1/4" by 20" framed. The Huntington Historical Trust from Original Negative.
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Edward Curtis Mosa Mohave Orotone Photo368 - Edward Curtis Mosa Mohave Orotone Photo
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Title is Mosa-Mohave, 1903. 16 1/4" by 20" framed. The Huntington Historical Trust from Original Negative.
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
 
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Antique Shoe Shine Stool368 - Antique Shoe Shine Stool
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27 3/4" by 18 1/8" by 14 1/4".
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Buffalo Dental Co Bellows369 - Buffalo Dental Co Bellows
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17" by 14 3/4" by 11 1/2"
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Edward Curtis Arapaho Warrior Orotone Photo369 - Edward Curtis Arapaho Warrior Orotone Photo
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Title is The Old Warrior Arapaho, . 16 1/2" by 21" framed. The Huntington Historical Trust from Original Negative.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
 
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Edward Curtis Assiniboin Hunter Orotone Photo370 - Edward Curtis Assiniboin Hunter Orotone Photo
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Title is Assiniboin Hunter. 16 1/2" by 20 3/4" framed. The Huntington Historical Trust from Original Negative.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
 
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Mike Mansfield for Montana US Senate Poster370 - Mike Mansfield for Montana US Senate Poster
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39 1/2" by 71 1/2"
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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University of Montana Grizzlies Football Button371 - University of Montana Grizzlies Football Button
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Celluloid button in the form of a Football. 1920s.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Edward Curtis Tapa Antelope Water Orotone Photo371 - Edward Curtis Tapa Antelope Water Orotone Photo
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Title is Tapa "Antelope Water" - Taos (Ah Pao), 1905. 16" by 19" framed. The Huntington Historical Trust from Original Negative.
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Edward Curtis At the Old Well Acoma Orotone Photo372 - Edward Curtis At the Old Well Acoma Orotone Photo
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Title is At the Old Well Acoma, 1904. 19 1/4" by 23 1/4" framed. The Huntington Historical Trust from Original Negative.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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Algeria Shriners Helena Montana Celluloid Button372 - Algeria Shriners Helena Montana Celluloid Button
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O.L. Dillenbeck Potentate. 7" long.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Ancient Order of Foresters Badge373 - Ancient Order of Foresters Badge
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3 1/2" long.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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Edward Curtis Qahatika Girl Orotone Photo373 - Edward Curtis Qahatika Girl Orotone Photo
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Title is Qahatika Girl 1907. 19" by 23" framed. The Huntington Historical Trust from Original Negative.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
 
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Carl Moon Bro Ki He Kah Osage Indian Photo374 - Carl Moon Bro Ki He Kah Osage Indian Photo
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19" by 22" framed.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Clan Boyd Crest Kilt Badge374 - Clan Boyd Crest Kilt Badge
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2 1/4" long.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Ermine Tail Kilt Pin375 - Ermine Tail Kilt Pin
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5" long.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Sioux Native American Indian Quilled Pipe Bag375 - Sioux Native American Indian Quilled Pipe Bag
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25 3/4" long, 7" wide. First Half of the 20th Century.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
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