Auction Details
This premier two-day sale includes a General George Custer collection featuring an Indian Capture carbine; other very rare firearms; choice Western ingots, gold nuggets and ore samples; rare numismatic items related to the SS Central America; rare Western tokens; mining reports from the 1830s-1880s; a world class offering of mining spoons; mining-related correspondence, photographs, and ephemera; a great selection of Native American baskets, rugs, and artifacts; saddles and spurs; and General Americana.
DAY 1: Mining Reports, Photographs, Ephemera and Spoons
DAY 2: Native Americana, Cowboy, Firearms (incl. Custer Collection), Numismatics, and General Americana.
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2079Stretched and Painted Hide, Model of Eskimo Kayak, and SpearHolabird Western Americana Collections
Hide is stretched on decorative metal rack, and has been painted with a scene of an Eskimo and his kayak and a seal lying nearby. Also included is a m
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to b*******s for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
2080Native American Ceremonial Dance SticksHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. Each features a deer or antelope horn and is adorned with beads, animal furs, and leather fringes. Reportedly from the Yomba Indian Reserv
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to s********n.. for (55.00 + 12.65BP) = 67.65
2081Three Native American Leather Beaded BagsHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Antique Native American Beaded "Strike-A-Light" Bag, Sioux, 19th Century. 2) Beaded deerskin medicine pouch, probably Plains. 3) Small ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to f**********r for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
2082Bead Work from the Stewart Indian SchoolHolabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly blue beads with some red and white. Half dozen or so large dull points. Display case #1. Purchased from the Stewart Indian School in Carson Cit
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
2083Beaded Beaver Fur Bag and Hand-painted Cow SkullHolabird Western Americana Collections
Very unusual old (c.1940's) beaver fur bag. Beautiful beading--floral design. Appears that a newer backing put on original bag. Good condition. ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s********n.. for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
2084Drum and Shield Wall HangingHolabird Western Americana Collections
Hide covered drum has painted designs on both sides with feathers attached. 16" diameter, 4." Fair condition, drum is fully intact. Small ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s********n.. for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10
2085Two Decorative Native American ShieldsHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Hide-covered shield, with painted design, deerskin fringe attached. 16" diameter, with fringe, 32" long. 2) Hide-covered shield with be...
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to s********n.. for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
2086Fur and Beaded ShieldHolabird Western Americana Collections
Turtle shell shield. Shell itself is covered with fur (beaver?) and has an ornately beaded patch and feathers attached. 21" x 13". Fair co...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s********n.. for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
2087Two Navajo KachinasHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Sun Dancer Katsina (formally called Kachina) or Sun Shield Kachina is a striking figure. He carries a spruce tree in his left hand while he holds a
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
2088Two Navajo Kachinas (Katsinas)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wolf and ram kachinas. Wolf is kneeling, nicely painted and decorated. 14" x 6" x 7". One arm is cracked. Ram Kachina is painted. 15&...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****r for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00