The West Comes Alive: Relics of History Auction 11/11

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North American Auction Co. is proud to announce our next catalog with in-house bidding on NaaBid.com. Join us for our West Comes Alive: Relics of History Auction, November 11th, 2023, at 9am Mountain Time. The sale includes the Owen D. Mort Jr. collection of Asian Antiquities, 19TH Century Hidatsa Quilled War Shirt from the Ann Strange Owl collection, rare Bronzes, large early Navajo Trading Post Rugs, luxury diamond and gemstone jewelry, Native American beadwork, pottery and weapons, a large Navajo Jewelry collection and more. Search the entire catalog for over 750 pieces.



Preview Friday November 10th, 10am to 5pm

Auction Saturday November 11th at 9am Mountain Time.



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Ca. 1890- Northern Plains Beaded Medicine Pouch251 - Ca. 1890- Northern Plains Beaded Medicine Pouch
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The lot features a late 19th-early 20th century beaded medicine bundle pouch comprised of Indian tanned hide and beadwork from the Northern Plains Ind
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Early 1800 Missouri War Axe Tomahawk252 - Early 1800 Missouri War Axe Tomahawk
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This is a fantastic early, circa 1820, Missouri War Axe Tomahawk from the Central Plains region. The rare piece could be earlier Mandan or Assiniboine
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Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Ca. 1800-1840 Southern Plains Sword Lance253 - Ca. 1800-1840 Southern Plains Sword Lance
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The lot features an early-to-mid 1800s sword lance spear from the Southern Plains Indians of Texas, likely from the Comanche. The spear exhibits an 18
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Camilio Tafoya, Santa Clara Blackware Jar c. 1960254 - Camilio Tafoya, Santa Clara Blackware Jar c. 1960
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This is an original Camilio Tafoya (1902-1995) blackware black-on-black pottery jar purchased at the Cameron Trading Post in 1960-1961 by Owen D. Mort
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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5 1/2" Hebron Turkeytail Flint Projectile Point255 - 5 1/2" Hebron Turkeytail Flint Projectile Point
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Featured in this lot is this 5 1/2" Hebron Turkeytail flint projectile point. The projectile point features a wonderfully and professionally cr...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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19th C Shoshone Indian Photo by Benedicte Wrensted256 - 19th C Shoshone Indian Photo by Benedicte Wrensted
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This is an original 19th Century image of two Southeastern Idaho Shoshone Native American Indian Warriors from from Danish-American artist Benedicte W
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Ban Chiang Pedestal Vessel, circa 300BC - 300AD257 - Ban Chiang Pedestal Vessel, circa 300BC - 300AD
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For your consideration is this Ban Chiang Pedestal Vessel, circa 300BC - 300AD, Thailand. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mor
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Imperial Russia Brass Samovar, Batashev, Tula258 - Imperial Russia Brass Samovar, Batashev, Tula
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Presented in this lot is a Vintage Imperial Russia Brass Samovar by N. I. Batashev, Tula, Russia, circa 1880s, procured in Lashkargah, Afghanistan, o
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Butte, MT Large Stained Glass Window Late 1800s259 - Butte, MT Large Stained Glass Window Late 1800s
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Featured in this lot is this gorgeous stained leaded glass window from a building in Butte, Montana circa late 1800s. The panes show good condition in
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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1829 United States Capped Bust Half Dollar260 - 1829 United States Capped Bust Half Dollar
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Featured in this lot is this 1829 capped bust half dollar coin from the United States. The coin shows Lady Liberty on one side wearing a cap that says
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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BRAND NEW RSW German Diana Model48 Pellet  Air Gun261 - BRAND NEW RSW German Diana Model48 Pellet Air Gun
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Featured in this lot is this Brand New RSW German Diana Model 48 air gun. The air rifle is wonderfully and professionally crafted pellet gun construct
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Signed Sperm Whale Bone Inuit Carving Mid 1900s262 - Signed Sperm Whale Bone Inuit Carving Mid 1900s
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For your consideration is this large sculpture of a Native man made of sperm whale bone, set on a sperm whale bone base circa mid to late 1900s. The p
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Alaskan Nugget Gold Snake Biting a Miner Bronze263 - Alaskan Nugget Gold Snake Biting a Miner Bronze
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Featured in this lot is this Alaskan nugget gold snake biting a miner bronze. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted Alaskan
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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19th Century Sperm Whale Teeth Collectable Set264 - 19th Century Sperm Whale Teeth Collectable Set
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Lot consisting of two antique sperm whale teeth. These teeth probably date to the late 19th to early 20th century and came out of an old collection ho
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Start Price : 275.00 | Estimate : 550.00 - 650.00
 
 
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Seated Laos Meditation Buddha Statue 18th-19th C.265 - Seated Laos Meditation Buddha Statue 18th-19th C.
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Featured in this lot is a Bronze Meditating Seated Buddha, Laos, circa 18th - 19th century. Seated on an elevated plinth, in the subduing Mara positi
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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1920-30s Louis Tiffany Furnaces Inc. Trumpet Vase266 - 1920-30s Louis Tiffany Furnaces Inc. Trumpet Vase
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For your consideration is this 1920-30s Louis C. Tiffany Furnaces Incorporated gilt bronze and favrile glass trumpet vase. Louis Comfort Tiffany found
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Chinese Porcelain Jar, Wanli Reign Ming Dynasty267 - Chinese Porcelain Jar, Wanli Reign Ming Dynasty
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For your consideration is a Small Chinese Porcelain Jar from the Wanli emperor, Zhu Yijun (or Yuzhai), reign of the Ming Dynasty, circa 1573-1620. Pro
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Chippendale Style Mahogany China Cabinet268 - Chippendale Style Mahogany China Cabinet
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For your consideration is this beautiful Chippendale style mahogany china cabinet. The cabinet is attributed to Chippendale and is constructed of beau
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 850.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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T & V Limoges France Porcelain Painting Late 1800s269 - T & V Limoges France Porcelain Painting Late 1800s
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Featured in this lot is this late 1800s porcelain plaque painting of a partially nude woman done by T & V Limoges porcelain manufacturers in Fra...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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After Thumann KPM Berlin Porcelain Painting 1830s270 - After Thumann KPM Berlin Porcelain Painting 1830s
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For your consideration is this beautiful, 1837-1844 Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur (Royal Porcelain Factory) porcelain plaque painting with a ...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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19th C. French Provincial Comtoise Longcase Clock271 - 19th C. French Provincial Comtoise Longcase Clock
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Presented in this lot is a 19th C. French Provincial Comtoise Morbier Longcase Clock, circa 1840. Comtoise clocks - also referred to as Morbier clocks
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Navajo Ron Yazzie Sterling Silver Bracelet272 - Navajo Ron Yazzie Sterling Silver Bracelet
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Featured in this lot is this sterling silver bracelet from Navajo artist Ron Yazzie. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted st
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Navajo J. Begay Royston Ribbon Turquoise Necklace273 - Navajo J. Begay Royston Ribbon Turquoise Necklace
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Featured in this lot is this Royston Ribbon Turquoise necklace from Navajo artist Jerome Begay. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Navajo B.B. Tsosie Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring274 - Navajo B.B. Tsosie Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring
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Featured in this lot is this sterling silver turquoise ring from Navajo artist Bernadine Begay Tsosie. The ring features a wonderfully and professiona
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Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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1759-1837 English Made Sterling Spoons (14)275 - 1759-1837 English Made Sterling Spoons (14)
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For your consideration are fourteen sterling spoons made in England circa 1759-1837. The first spoon in this collection was made by Orlando Jackson in
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to Alangromba.. for (150.00 + 39.00BP) = 189.00
 
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Boots and Saddles 1st Ed. Elizabeth Custer, 1885276 - Boots and Saddles 1st Ed. Elizabeth Custer, 1885
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For your consideration is this Scarce First Edition of "Boots and Saddles" by Elizabeth Custer, 1885. Harper & Brothers, New York publ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Large Uranium Glass Hanging Light 19th Century277 - Large Uranium Glass Hanging Light 19th Century
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For your consideration is this 19th century Vaseline / Uranium glass hanging light. This large electric hanging lamp displays an impressive piece of t
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Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Iranian Persian Kashan Pile Woven Carpet c. 20th C278 - Iranian Persian Kashan Pile Woven Carpet c. 20th C
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Featured in this lot is this Iranian Persian Kashan pile woven carpet circa 20th century. Very large rug in fine condition. The rug features a wonder
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Estimate : 3,200.00 - 6,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Navajo Teec Nos Pos Trading Post c. 1900-1920's279 - Navajo Teec Nos Pos Trading Post c. 1900-1920's
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Featured in this lot is this Navajo Teec Nos Pos Trading Post circa 1900-1920's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Navajo Toadlena Two Grey Hills Trading Post Rug280 - Navajo Toadlena Two Grey Hills Trading Post Rug
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Featured in this lot is this Navajo Toadlena Two Grey Hills Trading Post rug circa 1950's. The Navajo rug features a wonderfully and professiona...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Large Cathedral Amethyst Geode Mineral Formation281 - Large Cathedral Amethyst Geode Mineral Formation
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Featured in this lot is this large cathedral amethyst geode mineral formation. The formation shows a wonderfully collected amethyst geode formation th
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Meiji Period Satsuma Vases (2), Gyokuzan Mark282 - Meiji Period Satsuma Vases (2), Gyokuzan Mark
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For your consideration is a pair of Vintage Meiji Period Satsuma Vases (2), circa 1868-1912, Gyokuzan gold mark. The Satsuma style originated from pot
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Craig Sheppard (1913-1978) "The Old Homestead"283 - Craig Sheppard (1913-1978) "The Old Homestead"
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Featured in this lot is an Original Signed Watercolour, "The Old Homestead" by Craig Sheppard. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collectio...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Craig Sheppard (1913-1978) Original Watercolor284 - Craig Sheppard (1913-1978) Original Watercolor
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Featured in this lot is this Original Signed Craig Sheppard, a watercolour on paper in a rustic wood frame, signed on bottom right corner. Provenance:
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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19th Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show Princess Photo285 - 19th Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show Princess Photo
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Featured in this lot is this Anderson Production Sioux Princess 19th century framed cabinet card of Julie Nelson the Sioux Princess fromt the Buffalo
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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American Indian I&H Sorby Buffalo Bone Dag Knife286 - American Indian I&H Sorby Buffalo Bone Dag Knife
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This is an impressive, massive hand sword dag knife which has a Buffalo bone handle and is marked Sheffield I & H Sorby which produced items dur...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Glamorous Emerald Diamond & 14k Two Tone Necklace287 - Glamorous Emerald Diamond & 14k Two Tone Necklace
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Featured in this lot is this glamorous emerald diamond and 14k two tone necklace with GGA paperwork. The necklace features a stamped, polished, and te
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Start Price : 16,000.00 | Estimate : 100,000.00 - 120,000.00
 
 
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Bronco Buster Bronze Statue By Frederic Remington288 - Bronco Buster Bronze Statue By Frederic Remington
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Featured in this lot is a casting of "Bronco Buster" by American artist, Frederic Remington. The Bronco Buster, originally created in 1895...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Navajo Chinle Trading Post Rug c. 1940's289 - Navajo Chinle Trading Post Rug c. 1940's
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Featured in this lot is this Navajo Chinle Trading Post rug circa 1940's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool constru...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,600.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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1.44ct Alexandrite VS2 Diamond & Platinum Ring290 - 1.44ct Alexandrite VS2 Diamond & Platinum Ring
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Featured in this lot is this 1.44ct Alexandrite VS2 diamond and platinum ring with GGA and GIA paperwork. The ring features a polished, stamped and te
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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C. 1859-1937 Fort Victoria H.B.C. Trade Bells (2)291 - C. 1859-1937 Fort Victoria H.B.C. Trade Bells (2)
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The lot features a set of two 19th Century copper / brass trade bells / hawk bells from Fort Victoria British Columbia and the Hudson Bay Company. The
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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C. 1859-1937 Fort Victoria H.B.C. Trade Bells (2)292 - C. 1859-1937 Fort Victoria H.B.C. Trade Bells (2)
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The lot features a set of two 19th Century copper / brass trade bells / hawk bells from Fort Victoria British Columbia and the Hudson Bay Company. The
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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C. 1880 Highly Engraved Sioux Spontoon Tomahawk293 - C. 1880 Highly Engraved Sioux Spontoon Tomahawk
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This is an outstanding, rare and artful pipe tomahawk that is highly engraved and in brass from the Sioux Indians of South Dakota dating to circa 1880
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Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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19th C. Plains Large File Dag Knife w/ Pewter294 - 19th C. Plains Large File Dag Knife w/ Pewter
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This is a large, fighting knife or dag knife from the Plains Native Americans of the 19th century. The knife is comprised of a large, blacksmith forge
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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2 5/8" Folsom Bi-Furcated NM Projectile Point295 - 2 5/8" Folsom Bi-Furcated NM Projectile Point
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Featured in this lot is this 2 5/8" Folsom bi-furcated New Mexico projectile point. The point features a wonderfully and professionally crafted...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) A Quinault Type296 - Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) A Quinault Type
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Featured in this lot is this photogravure on tissue called " A Quinault Type," by American photographer Edward S. Curtis born in 1868 and ...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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F.A. Rinehart (American, 1861-1928) Chief Geronomo297 - F.A. Rinehart (American, 1861-1928) Chief Geronomo
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Featured in this lot is this button front of The Great Chied Geronimo - Apache from the original photograph by F.A. Rinehart born in 1861 and died in
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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19th C. Crow Chief Little Head Albumen Photo298 - 19th C. Crow Chief Little Head Albumen Photo
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Featured in this lot is this black and white monochrome Albumen photograph of fame Crow Chief Little Head dating to the 19th Century. The photograph f
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Charles H. Carpenter "The Old Hunting Grounds"299 - Charles H. Carpenter "The Old Hunting Grounds"
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Featured in this lot is this silver gelatin photograph called "The Old Hunting Grounds," circa 1900-1910 by notable American photographer ...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Charles H. Carpenter "On The Trail" Silver Gelatin300 - Charles H. Carpenter "On The Trail" Silver Gelatin
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Featured in this lot is this silver gelatin photograph called "On The Trail," circa 1900-1910 by notable American photographer Charles Car...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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