Best in the West Fall October 9th Auction: Navajo Jewelry, Art, Cowboy, Native American, Luxury Jewe

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North American is proud to invite you to our October 9th, 2021, Live and Online Best in the West Fall Auction. The sale has nearly 750 items of rarity including outstanding historic Western Art, Montana History, Western Antiques, American Indian Beadwork and Weapons along with Navajo and Zuni Jewelry, Navajo Rugs, Art and Luxury Diamond and Precious Gemstone Jewelry.

This will be a LIVE Auction with Online Live Bidding along with Absentee and Phone Bidding. The auction will include a Live In-Person bidding with free lunch at our Auction Gallery. Come out and support your local Montana auction house and bid in-person or bid online from the convenience of your home.

Preview Friday October 8th from 10-5pm Mountain Time at 34156 E Frontage Rd. Bozeman, MT 59715. Call Mark at 800-686-4216 ext. 3 for preview appointment or info.

Auction Saturday October 9th beginning at 9am Mountain Time located at our Auction Gallery 34156 E Frontage Rd. Bozeman, MT 59715.

Invoices will be sent the Sunday to Monday following the sale with a link to pay, pick up info and wire transfer information. All items will be available for shipment and / or pickup starting the Monday following the sale. No pickup on the day of sale unless previously cleared with the Auctioneer.

Thanks for 10 years of supporting our Bozeman family owned and operated local business. We look forward to seeing you in-person and online.

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Henry Gilbert Foote Rancho de Taos, circa 1930's51 - Henry Gilbert Foote Rancho de Taos, circa 1930's
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This is an outstanding original wood block work of art from Henry Gilbert Foote dating to circa 1930's, titled "Rancho de Taos". Henry...
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 1,750.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Acoma Pueblo Carmen Glez Butterfly Seed Pottery52 - Acoma Pueblo Carmen Glez Butterfly Seed Pottery
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Featured in this lot is this butterfly seed pottery vessel from Acoma Pueblo artist Carmen Glez from the Mata Ortiz potters. The pot features a iconi
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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19th Century Texas Two Piece Spur Collection53 - 19th Century Texas Two Piece Spur Collection
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Featured in this lot is this Texas style, two piece spur collection, circa 19th century. There are five spurs total in this lot with a Texas style, fe
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Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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1910-1920's Crockett Silver Mounted Bridle Bit54 - 1910-1920's Crockett Silver Mounted Bridle Bit
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Featured in this lot is this Crockett silver mounted bridle bit, circa 1910-1920's. The bit features a slight curb bit with solid, unmoving silv...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Swell Fork Leather Salesman Sample Saddle c. 1950s55 - Swell Fork Leather Salesman Sample Saddle c. 1950s
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Featured in this lot is this swell fork leather salesman sample saddle, circa mid 1900's. The saddle shows a tooled floral decoration with a swe...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Navajo Merle House Silver & Turquoise Bracelet56 - Navajo Merle House Silver & Turquoise Bracelet
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Featured in this lot is this sterling silver freeform design and Kingman turquoise bracelet from Navajo artist Merle House. The bracelet shows a heavy
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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2021 Original Dau-Law-Taine Kiowa Painting57 - 2021 Original Dau-Law-Taine Kiowa Painting
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Featured in this lot is this original Dau-Law-Taine Kiowa painting, c. 2021. Darwin Tsoodle Kiowa (Dau-Law-Taine) is a Native American artist who was
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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2021 Original Dau-Law-Taine Kiowa Painting58 - 2021 Original Dau-Law-Taine Kiowa Painting
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Featured in this lot is this original Dau-Law-Taine Kiowa painting, c. 2021. Darwin Tsoodle Kiowa (Dau-Law-Taine) is a Native American artist who was
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Original Winold Reiss (1886-1953) Pastel & Ink59 - Original Winold Reiss (1886-1953) Pastel & Ink
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This is an outstanding authentic original work of art pastel and ink titled "Native American Woman and Blankets," by the astounding Winold...
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Paulo Romero Acrylic on Board "Through the Reeds"60 - Paulo Romero Acrylic on Board "Through the Reeds"
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Featured in this lot is this acrylic on board called "Through the Reeds," by Paulo Romero. The painting features a two small boats seen th...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Tabriz Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug 1930's61 - Tabriz Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug 1930's
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Featured in this lot is a beautiful Persian Tabriz fine, hand woven wool area rug. The rug features a fine detailed design, bright colors, and a tight
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Heriz Serapi Persian Hand Knotted Wool Area 193062 - Heriz Serapi Persian Hand Knotted Wool Area 1930
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Included in this lot is a Persian Heriz Serapi, hand knotted wool area rug originating from the 1930's. The rug features a fine detailed design,...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Trading Post Cigar Store Ceramic Indian Woman63 - Trading Post Cigar Store Ceramic Indian Woman
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For your consideration is a full size Native American Indian woman cigar store Indian/ trading post mannequin. The head and hands are constructed from
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Joe De Yong (1894-1975) "Blackfoot Warrior"64 - Joe De Yong (1894-1975) "Blackfoot Warrior"
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Featured in this lot is this original pastel and graphite artwork called "Blackfoot Warrior," from all around artist Joe Deyong born 1894 ...
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Start Price : 1,600.00 | Estimate : 5,250.00 - 7,750.00
 
 
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Grace Hudson (1865–1937) Pawnee Pipe & Bag65 - Grace Hudson (1865–1937) Pawnee Pipe & Bag
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Featured in this lot is this Pawnee "Pipe and Bag" pastel on paper by Grace Hudson (born 1865 and passed 1937). The painting features a be...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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In Darkest Africa by H.M. Stanley 1st Ed. w/ Maps66 - In Darkest Africa by H.M. Stanley 1st Ed. w/ Maps
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Offered for sale is a first edition, two volume set of “In Darkest Africa” by H.M. Stanley. Perhaps no adventurer is more closely co
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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1886 1st Ed. Memoirs of Robert E. Lee by Long67 - 1886 1st Ed. Memoirs of Robert E. Lee by Long
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Featured in this lot is this 1886 first edition copy of “Memoirs of Robert E. Lee” by A.L. Long. This book includes memoirs of Rober
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Veryl Goodnight 1947 -  "Bathing Along The Pecos"68 - Veryl Goodnight 1947 - "Bathing Along The Pecos"
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Featured in this lot is this Veryl Goodnight (1947 - ) "Bathing along the Pecos" bronze, circa 1993 and numbered 9/18. The bronze features...
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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3rd Phase Chief's Blanket Mohair Rug by Pedro Sosa69 - 3rd Phase Chief's Blanket Mohair Rug by Pedro Sosa
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This is an excellent hand woven flat weave rug by master weaver, Pedro Sosa. The rug was made using 100% soft, fine, hand spun wool angora wool blend
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Start Price : 650.00 | Estimate : 1,450.00 - 1,650.00
 
 
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Third Phase Chief Blanket Rug by Nico Gutierrez70 - Third Phase Chief Blanket Rug by Nico Gutierrez
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This is an excellent hand woven flat weave rug by master weaver, Nico Gutierrez. The rug was made using 100% soft, fine, hand spun wool angora wool bl
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 1,650.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Colt Fluted Cylinder Model 1860 .44 Army Revolver71 - Colt Fluted Cylinder Model 1860 .44 Army Revolver
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Featured in this lot is a Colt Model 1860 Army percussion cap revolver from the Colt Signature Series chambered in .44 caliber. The revolver features
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to jbagni for (600.00 + 138.00BP) = 738.00
 
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Navajo RARE Sonoran Gold Turquoise Bracelet72 - Navajo RARE Sonoran Gold Turquoise Bracelet
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This is an excellent sterling silver bracelet crafted by Navajo master silversmith Tahe and set with rare Sonoran Gold Turquoise. The bracelet shows a
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Spanish Jukar Black Powder 44 Cal Percussion Rifle73 - Spanish Jukar Black Powder 44 Cal Percussion Rifle
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This is a Spanish Jukar percussion cap black powder rifle chambered in .44 caliber. This rifle has a 33" long octagonal barrel with blue'd ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Navajo Old Pawn Heavy Silver & Turquoise Bracelet74 - Navajo Old Pawn Heavy Silver & Turquoise Bracelet
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Featured in this lot is this heavy "Old Pawn" sterling silver and turquoise bracelet from Navajo artist Henry Martinez. The bracelet featu...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Navajo K Chavez Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet75 - Navajo K Chavez Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet
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Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and turquoise bracelet from Navajo artist Kathleen Chavez circa mid 1900's. The bracelet shows a be...
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Montana Bronco Scrimshaw Damascus Knife Bozeman76 - Montana Bronco Scrimshaw Damascus Knife Bozeman
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This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife showing an artful bucking bronco scrimshaw artwork. The blade has been forged f
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Rocky Mountain Rams Horn Damascus Bozeman Knife77 - Rocky Mountain Rams Horn Damascus Bozeman Knife
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This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife showing a Rocky Mountain Rams Horn grip and forged Damascus drop point knife. T
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Genuine Windlass Indian Kukri Fighting Knife78 - Genuine Windlass Indian Kukri Fighting Knife
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Featured in this lot is this genuine windlass cutlery Indian officers Kukri fighting knife. These blades have been carried by the Napalese Gurkha as b
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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M.T. Knives of Bozeman Rams Horn Damascus Knife79 - M.T. Knives of Bozeman Rams Horn Damascus Knife
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This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife showing a Rocky Mountain Rams Horn grip and forged Damascus camp drop point kni
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Navajo Pattern Scrimshaw Damascus Knife of Bozeman80 - Navajo Pattern Scrimshaw Damascus Knife of Bozeman
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This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife showing an excellent original scrimshaw artwork of a Navajo Trading Post Rug Pa
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Estate Trillion Opal Diamond & 14k Gold Ring81 - Estate Trillion Opal Diamond & 14k Gold Ring
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Featured in this lot is this estate trillion opal, diamond, and 14k yellow gold ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k y
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,250.00
 
 
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Navajo 1922 Silver Dollar E. Hale Turquoise Squash82 - Navajo 1922 Silver Dollar E. Hale Turquoise Squash
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Featured in this lot is this sterling silver Liberty dollar and turquoise squash necklace from Navajo artist Eugene Hale. The necklace features a beau
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Armand American Horse Silver Yei Bi Chei Necklace83 - Armand American Horse Silver Yei Bi Chei Necklace
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Featured in this lot is this Armand American Horse alpaca silver and Cripple Creek turquoise, Yei Bi Chei, Tree of Life, Kokopelli pictorial necklace.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Navajo Silver & Turquoise Braided Leather Bolo84 - Navajo Silver & Turquoise Braided Leather Bolo
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Featured in this lot is this Navajo silver and variety of turquoise four plait braided leather bolo tie, circa mid 1900's. The bolo features an ...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to BobE1 for (125.00 + 28.75BP) = 153.75
 
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Antonio Pineda .970 Silver Men's Tension Buckle85 - Antonio Pineda .970 Silver Men's Tension Buckle
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Featured in this lot is this Antonio Pineda .970 silver men's tension buckle, circa 1950's. Antonio Pineda was one of the finest designers/ ...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Pacific Northwest Thunderbird Mask c. 19th Century86 - Pacific Northwest Thunderbird Mask c. 19th Century
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Featured in this lot is this late 19th century Thunderbird mask attributed to the Pacific Northwest Coast people. The mask shows a very unique provena
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Sioux Fully Beaded Large Blanket Strip c. 1900-5087 - Sioux Fully Beaded Large Blanket Strip c. 1900-50
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The lot features a large, fully beaded blanket strip on Indian tanned hide from the Northern Plains Sioux Native American Indians of the late first to
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Sioux Pewter Inlaid Steatite Catlinite Pipe 19th C88 - Sioux Pewter Inlaid Steatite Catlinite Pipe 19th C
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This is an excellent black steatite stone carved “T” pipe which is artfully inlaid with pewter and spots of red catlinite pipstone d
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Kiowa Spontoon Tomahawk 19th C. w/ Beaded Drop89 - Kiowa Spontoon Tomahawk 19th C. w/ Beaded Drop
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This is an outstanding Southern Plains spontoon pipe tomahawk attributed to the Kiowa Native American Indians in the manner and pattern of the third q
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to NAcollecto.. for (4,250.00 + 977.50BP) = 5,227.50
 
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Oushak Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug 1930's90 - Oushak Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug 1930's
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Included in this lot is an Oushak Persian, hand knotted wool runner rug, originating from the 1930's. The rug features geometric floral patterns...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Third Phase Chief Blanket Crystal Rug by P. Sosa91 - Third Phase Chief Blanket Crystal Rug by P. Sosa
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This is an excellent hand woven flat weave rug by master weaver, Pedro Sosa. The rug was made using 100% soft, fine, hand spun wool yarns in a beautif
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Estimate : 850.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Ganado Hubbell Crosses Morning Star by Pedro Sosa92 - Ganado Hubbell Crosses Morning Star by Pedro Sosa
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This is an excellent, hand woven, flat weave rug by master weaver, Pedro Sosa. It was made using 100% soft, fine, hand spun wool in an amazing, Ganado
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Start Price : 550.00 | Estimate : 850.00 - 1,250.00
 
 
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Bozeman Artist Patsy Eckert (1949-) Russian Olive93 - Bozeman Artist Patsy Eckert (1949-) Russian Olive
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Featured in this lot is this framed oil on canvas called "Storm over Russian Olive Grove," in Warm Springs Pond Warm Springs, MT from loca...
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Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Smokey Bear U.S. Forest Service Porcelain Sign94 - Smokey Bear U.S. Forest Service Porcelain Sign
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Included in this lot is a Smokey Bear porcelain enamel sign. Smokey Bear was adopted by the U.S. Forest Service back in the 1940's as part of th...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Montana Game, Fish, & Parks Bear Trap Sign95 - Montana Game, Fish, & Parks Bear Trap Sign
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This lot features a Montana bear trap sign. This sign was used to designate an area that had bear traps set. The sign was utilized by the Montana Game
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Armsport Hawken Black Powder .50 Cal Rifle & Box96 - Armsport Hawken Black Powder .50 Cal Rifle & Box
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This is an Armsport Hawken percussion cap black powder rifle chambered in .50 caliber. The rifle was manufactured in Italy. This black powder rifle fe
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Navajo Herbert Tsosie White Buffalo Necklace97 - Navajo Herbert Tsosie White Buffalo Necklace
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Featured in this sterling silver and white buffalo turquoise necklace by Navajo artist Herbert Tsosie. The necklace features a sterling silver constru
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 1,100.00 - 3,100.00
 
 
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Navajo Herbert Tsosie White Buffalo Earrings98 - Navajo Herbert Tsosie White Buffalo Earrings
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Featured in this sterling silver and white buffalo turquoise earrings by Navajo artist Herbert Tsosie. The earrings feature triangular cabochon with l
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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RARE Smith & Wesson DA .38-40 Frontier Revolver99 - RARE Smith & Wesson DA .38-40 Frontier Revolver
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SMITH & WESSON RARITY: .38-40 DOUBLE ACTION FRONTIER REVOLVER WITH 6 1/2" BARREL, SERIAL NUMBER 32, ONLY 276 MADE AND NUMBERED IN THEIR OW...
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Start Price : 4,500.00 | Estimate : 8,500.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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Winchester Early Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle100 - Winchester Early Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
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Spectacular special order early Winchester Model 1873 rifle, serial number 135061, made 1883. The standard Winchester Model 1873 had a 24” ro
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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