Spring Montana Western Antique Auction May 21st 2022

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North American is proud to invite you to our May 21st, 2022, Live and Online Western Antique Auction.
The sale features 750 items of rarity including historic American Indian beadwork and weapons, Western and Montana History, Western and Cowboy Antiquities, Sundog Bruce VanLandingham Estate items, 19th Century Antique Furniture, Rare Antique Firearms of the West 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 May 20th, 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 May 21st 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 online pickup on the day of sale unless previously cleared with the Auctioneer. In-person buyers are able to pickup the day of the sale once cleared by 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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Central Plains Beaded Sheath & 1889-1890 Knife202 - Central Plains Beaded Sheath & 1889-1890 Knife
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The lot features a circa 1889-1890’s Ontario Knife Company trade knife and Central Plains Indian beaded Buffalo hide sheath. The beaded sheat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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19th Century Sun Dance Polychrome Painted Shield203 - 19th Century Sun Dance Polychrome Painted Shield
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This is an excellent 19th Century polychrome painted buffalo hide shield attributed to the Sun Dance of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Indians of South Dakot
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Eastern Sioux Fish Effigy Pipe Bowl c. 1880-1890204 - Eastern Sioux Fish Effigy Pipe Bowl c. 1880-1890
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The lot features an unusual and rare fish effigy pipe bowl from the Eastern Sioux Native American Indians dating to circa 1880-1890's. The piece...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,350.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Adena Narrow Blade Point 3,500 - 1,300 151205 - Adena Narrow Blade Point 3,500 - 1,300 151
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Featured in this lot is this Adena Narrow Blade point aged from Late Archaic to Woodland period and from 3,500 - 1,300 B.P. The point features a mediu
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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C. 1960- Vintage Estate Diamond 14K Men's Ring206 - C. 1960- Vintage Estate Diamond 14K Men's Ring
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The lot features a vintage estate circa 1960-1980’s 14K white gold and natural Diamond men’s ring with a size of 10-10.5 US and AIGL
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Start Price : 1,350.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Vintage Estate 1.92ct Tanzanite Diamond & 14K Ring207 - Vintage Estate 1.92ct Tanzanite Diamond & 14K Ring
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This is an outstanding circa 1970-1980's Vintage Estate Tanzanite and Diamond & 14K yellow gold ring. The ring features a wonderfully and pr...
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Banded Crystal Eye Dazzler Rug by Pedro Sosa208 - Banded Crystal Eye Dazzler 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 yarns in a beautif
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 1,750.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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C. 1901 Hopi Snake Priest Original Photo by Vroman209 - C. 1901 Hopi Snake Priest Original Photo by Vroman
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Featured in this lot is this gelatin silver called "Hopi Town Snake Priest," from Adam Clark Vroman (born in 1856 and passed in 1916) circ...
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 12,500.00 - 17,500.00
 
 
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Opulent Bright Cut Brown Diamond & 14k Gold Ring210 - Opulent Bright Cut Brown Diamond & 14k Gold Ring
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Featured in this lot is this opulent, bright cut brown diamond and 14k yellow gold ring. The ring shows a genuine 14k yellow gold ring with a 'R...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Navajo Old Pawn & Petite Point Turquoise Bracelet211 - Navajo Old Pawn & Petite Point Turquoise Bracelet
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Featured in this lot is this Navajo Old Pawn silver and petite point turquoise bracelet. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafte
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Pueblo Indian Multi Stone & Multi Strand Necklace212 - Pueblo Indian Multi Stone & Multi Strand Necklace
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Featured in this lot is this Pueblo Indian multi stone and multi strand beaded necklace. Kewa Pueblo, formerly known as Santo Domingo, is located on t
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Navajo Red Branch Coral & Bench Bead Necklace213 - Navajo Red Branch Coral & Bench Bead Necklace
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Featured in this lot is this Navajo red branch coral and silver bench beaded necklace. The necklace shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted red
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Navajo Abel Toledo Sandcast & Turquoise Buckle214 - Navajo Abel Toledo Sandcast & Turquoise Buckle
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Featured in this lot is this silver sandcast and Royston turquoise buckle from Navajo artist Abel Toledo. The buckle features a wonderfully and profes
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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1987 Montana Centennial Pronghorn Sapphire Buckle215 - 1987 Montana Centennial Pronghorn Sapphire Buckle
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Featured in this lot is this 1987 Montana Centennial pronghorn and Montana sapphire. The buckle shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted constru
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Cowboys North & South By Will James216 - Cowboys North & South By Will James
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For your consideration is this Grosset & Dunlap edition of “Cowboys North and South” by Will James. This is a profusely illustrated
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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"Before Barbed Wire" By M. Brown & W.R. Felton217 - "Before Barbed Wire" By M. Brown & W.R. Felton
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"Before Barbed Wire" by Mark H. Brown and W.R. Felton, written about L.A. Huffman's travels and most importantly, his photographs of ...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Montanita Meli Banded Set of Pillows by C Hipolito218 - Montanita Meli Banded Set of Pillows by C Hipolito
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The lot features a matched set of two excellent hand woven flat weave pillows by master weaver Cesar Hipolito. The pillows were made using 100% soft,
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Oushak Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug 1930's219 - 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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Start Price : 325.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Navajo Ye Be Chei "Corn People" Rug c. 1940's220 - Navajo Ye Be Chei "Corn People" Rug c. 1940's
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Featured in this lot is this Navajo Yei Be Chei "Corn People," rug circa 1940's. The rug shows a beautiful example of Ye Be Chei tradi...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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"The Frontier Years"  L.A. Huffman221 - "The Frontier Years" L.A. Huffman
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"The Frontier Years" by Mark H. Brown and W.R. Felton, written about L.A. Huffman's travels and most importantly, his photographs of t...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Original Charles Darwin Cabinet Card c.1880222 - Original Charles Darwin Cabinet Card c.1880
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This lot is an original albumen print cabinet card of Charles Darwin, circa 1880, by Elliott & Fry photographers, a Victorian studio founded in ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Tribe America Buffalo Nickel Concho Leather Jacket223 - Tribe America Buffalo Nickel Concho Leather Jacket
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Featured in this lot is this Tribe America buffalo nickel concho leather jacket. The jacket features a wonderfully and professionally crafted leather
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Excellent Full Standing Pheasant Taxidermy Mount224 - Excellent Full Standing Pheasant Taxidermy Mount
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Featured in this lot is this excellent full standing male pheasant taxidermy full mount. The mount features a wonderfully crafted taxidermy piece with
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Baumgartner Original "Chittenden Bridge Photo."225 - Baumgartner Original "Chittenden Bridge Photo."
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Included is a Baumgartner Studio original photograph of Canyon Bridge, aka Chittenden Bridge in Yellowstone National Park c. 1908. This photograph is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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"No More Buffalo" By Bob Scriver226 - "No More Buffalo" By Bob Scriver
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Included is the book, "No More Buffalo", by Bob Scriver, signed first edition. Through the bronze sculptures and insightful text of Bob Sc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Story of the Wild West by Buffalo Bill 1st Ed 1888227 - Story of the Wild West by Buffalo Bill 1st Ed 1888
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Included in this lot is this a first edition of "Story of the Wild West and Camp-Fire Chats" written by Buffalo Bill and published in 1888...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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RARE American Steer Horn & Cowhide 6-Leg Bench228 - RARE American Steer Horn & Cowhide 6-Leg Bench
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This is an exceptional and rare steer horn six-legged bench with cowhide upholstery from a large Montana Dude Ranch estate. The piece has fantastic ag
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to calfrench for (1,000.00 + 230.00BP) = 1,230.00
 
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20th C Hand Carved American Folk Art Coffee Table229 - 20th C Hand Carved American Folk Art Coffee Table
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Featured in this lot is this hand carved American Folk Art coffee table circa 20th Century. The coffee table shows wonderfully and professionally hand
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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French Art Deco Leather Club Chair c. 19th Century230 - French Art Deco Leather Club Chair c. 19th Century
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Featured in this lot is this French Art Deco leather club chair circa 19th Century. The chair features a traditional design with continuous arm and ar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Lionel A. T. & S. F. 622 Santa Fe Switcher231 - Lionel A. T. & S. F. 622 Santa Fe Switcher
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Featured in this lot is this Lionel A. T. & S. F. 622 Sante Fe switcher. This is a highly sought-after switcher in rare well-preserved condition...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Old Faithful Inn Letter Opening Year Sept. 1904232 - Old Faithful Inn Letter Opening Year Sept. 1904
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Featured in this lot is this Old Faithful Letter Opening Year. 1904 letter. The letter features four pages shown in a shadowbox setting with an envelo
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Original Flying A Tires Tubes Advertisement Decal233 - Original Flying A Tires Tubes Advertisement Decal
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Featured in this lot is this original Flying A Tires and tubes advertisement decal. The decal shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted advertise
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Montana Rocky Mountain 6x6 Elk Shoulder Mount234 - Montana Rocky Mountain 6x6 Elk Shoulder Mount
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Featured in this lot is this Montana Rocky Mountain 6x6 elk shoulder mount. The elk mount was prepared by a professional taxidermist and displays a 6x
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Hopi Irma David Polychrome Pottery c. 1970-1980235 - Hopi Irma David Polychrome Pottery c. 1970-1980
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Offered in this lot is a signed polychrome pottery jar by Hopi Irma David from the 1970-1980's. Irma David is the sister of well-known Hopi arti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 550.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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C. 1860- Crow Apsaalooke Tobacco Society Wood Bowl236 - C. 1860- Crow Apsaalooke Tobacco Society Wood Bowl
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This is an exceptionally rare and historic Crow Apsaalooke Tobacco Society carved wood bowl dating to circa 1860-1880’s and from the Bruce Va
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Cheyenne Sheath & Lamson Goodnow c. 1900- Knife237 - Cheyenne Sheath & Lamson Goodnow c. 1900- Knife
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The lot features a Cheyenne beaded Buffalo hide sheath and Lamson & Goodnow, c. 1900-1930’s, trade knife. The sheath is comprised of India...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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C. 800-1100 Anasazi Corrugated Pottery Cooking Pot238 - C. 800-1100 Anasazi Corrugated Pottery Cooking Pot
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This is a fantastic authentic original circa 800-1100 A.D. Anasazi corrugated pottery cooking pot / olla with incredibly rare applied decorative coil.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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C. 800-1100 Anasazi Corrugated Pottery Cooking Pot239 - C. 800-1100 Anasazi Corrugated Pottery Cooking Pot
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This is a fantastic authentic original circa 800-1100 A.D. Anasazi corrugated pottery cooking pot / olla remnant. The piece was recovered from bean fi
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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C. 850-1400 Anasazi Tusayan Wupatki Pottery Shards240 - C. 850-1400 Anasazi Tusayan Wupatki Pottery Shards
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The lot features two display boxes containing twenty-seven pieces of prehistoric Ancestral Puebloan pottery shards from the Anasazi circa 800-1400 A.D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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3.42cts Morganite Diamond & 14k Rose Gold Necklace241 - 3.42cts Morganite Diamond & 14k Rose Gold Necklace
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Featured in this lot is this 3.42 carats morganite diamond and 14k rose gold necklace with AIGL paperwork. The necklace features a polished, stamped,
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 5,250.00 - 7,500.00
 
 
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7.06cts Tanzanite VS2 Diamond & Platinum Earrings242 - 7.06cts Tanzanite VS2 Diamond & Platinum Earrings
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Featured in this lot 7.06 tanzanite VS2 diamond and platinum earrings with AIGL paperwork. The earrings feature polished, stamped and tested platinum
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Estimate : 17,000.00 - 19,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Bison Bronze by Eric Thorsen (American b. 1967)243 - Bison Bronze by Eric Thorsen (American b. 1967)
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This is an original work of art bronze sculpture titled, ”Bison” by Eric Thorsen dated 1997 and a limited number of 50/95. Eric Thor
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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C. 1930- Lakota Sioux Beaded Steer Hide Men's Vest244 - C. 1930- Lakota Sioux Beaded Steer Hide Men's Vest
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The lot features a steer hide men’s vest with beautiful pony beaded front from the Lakota Sioux Native American Indians dating to circa 1930-
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Halo Appetite Diamond & 14k White Gold Earrings245 - Halo Appetite Diamond & 14k White Gold Earrings
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Featured in this lot is this pair of halo appetite diamond and 14k white gold earrings. The earrings show a 14k white gold construction with a wonderf
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Cheyenne Beaded Sheath & Knife c. 1940's246 - Cheyenne Beaded Sheath & Knife c. 1940's
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Featured in this lot is this Cheyenne beaded sheath and Russell Green River Works knife circa 1940's. The sheath shows a wonderfully and profess...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to Valpurdy for (225.00 + 51.75BP) = 276.75
 
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C. 1870 Chiricahua Apache Parfleche Arrow Quiver247 - C. 1870 Chiricahua Apache Parfleche Arrow Quiver
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The lot features an outstanding scarce circa 1870 Chiricahua Apache parfleche hide arrow quiver from the ex-Wasko collection. The piece is a very earl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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C. 1870 Chiricahua Apache Metal Tip Arrows (3)248 - C. 1870 Chiricahua Apache Metal Tip Arrows (3)
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The lot features a set of three original circa 1870 Chiricahua Apache cane arrows with forged iron metal tips, polychrome painted finish and feather f
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Crow Beaded & Painted Pipe Bag Early 1900's249 - Crow Beaded & Painted Pipe Bag Early 1900's
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The lot features a beaded and painted hide pipe bag attributed to the Crow Native American Indians of the early 1900’s. The bag is comprised
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Agate Basin Plano Lanceolate Point 10,550-9,350 BP250 - Agate Basin Plano Lanceolate Point 10,550-9,350 BP
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Featured in this lot is this Agate Basin Plano Lanceolate Cluster point aged from the Transitional Paleo period and from 10,550 - 9,350 B.P. The point
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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LARGE Navajo Hand Woven Wedding Basket 30 Inches251 - LARGE Navajo Hand Woven Wedding Basket 30 Inches
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Featured in this lot is this Navajo hand woven and dyed wedding basket. The basket features a beautifully and professionally hand woven construction
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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