Fall Americana Auction- October 2019

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Petroliana, Aviation, WWII, Art, Native Americana, Railroadiana
The Ken Prag Collection, The Virginia & Truckee Railroad Depot Collection, The Danforth WWII Aviation Collection, Mining, Minerals and Gold! And much more!
Welcome to our Fall Season Second-Chance Sale! If you missed any of our 2019 sales, now is your second chance to fill the holes in your collection. Once again we are offering an incredible selection of rarities covering a broad range of collecting categories, featuring hundreds of new items such as mineral, ore and high-grade gold specimens with runaway potential for gold collectors. We are offering another group of new offerings from Ken Prag’s world-class stock certificate collection, with 1850s and 1860s rare western mining stocks with such incredible vignettes, artwork and colors that they considered cataloguing them with the fabulous selection of artwork we have in this sale. Other items include new Native American silver and turquoise jewelry with vintage pieces from famous Navajo, Hopi and Cherokee artisans, some incredibly rare antique Petroliana and vintage Service/Gas Station signage, authentic Railroadiana and mining artifacts directly from the old Virginia and Truckee Railroad Depot in Virginia City, Nevada, a handful of gorgeous, mint condition cigar box labels from the famous Alexander Bellanova Collection, and more.
In this auction we are honored to present for the first-time a remarkable collection of WWII Aviation Memorabilia compiled by a lifetime enthusiast, Robert Wayne Danforth, a man who lived life to the fullest until his untimely death in 2003 at the age of 44. Robert was a well-rounded man: Vice President of a healthcare company, a devoted family man, advanced professional diving instructor, expert skier, herpetologist, gourmand and falconer, but perhaps his greatest passion was aviation. He became hooked as a child when his toy-salesman father took him to Osh Kosh to demo his model airplanes. There he learned to identify planes from the sound of their engines; on some level, they spoke to him. As Robert Danforth grew, so did his passion and his interest in aviation soon included pilots as well, particularly the heroic aviators of WWII due to their skill, audacity and gallantry. Because Robert understood there was very little time to interact with these aging Aces before they were gone, he set out to meet and talk to pilots and aviation artists and read all he could about air battles and sorties. He poured over aviation catalogs…… and he plunged. Because of his passion and enthusiasm, in just a few years Robert Danforth amassed an impressive collection of special aviation art, autographed and remarqued, as well as books, model airplanes, photographs and a treasure trove of memories, which we are proud to represent in this catalog. Robert Wayne Danforth’s Aviation Collection is being offered for the first time to other collectors, who will hopefully enjoy owning a piece of this renaissance man’s lifelong passion.
As promised, this sale has a nice group of items from Pierce Powell’s Collection from the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Depot stockpile! We decided to start off with some of the most collectible Petroliana Signage we’ve ever offered, including pieces so rare that collector’s have been waiting for them to appear on the market for over a decade, like the 5 to 6’ brand name gasoline signs from the 1920s-1930s. Sticking to the same theme, we put in some old, hard-to-find road signs, some unique due to their original location and guide information, like one from California Automobile Club we know auto enthusiasts and sign collectors are going to like. This first batch from the V & T Depot is just the tip of the iceberg. Pierce Powell has amassed such an eclectic stockpile that it’s going to take two to three sales for us to lots together all the categories represented. Another lot herein offers some antique cast iron theatre seating from the Virginia City Theatre where Humphry Bogart and number of other famous stars attended a premier event in the 1930s. Powell’s collection has something for everybody so stay tuned to see what comes out of the old V&T Depot next.
Last but not least we are pleased to offer over 100 prized items from the Fred Holabird Collection. Fred has been a well-known Appraiser and Auctioneer with over 30 years of expertise in Western Americana collectibles, with an emphasis on mining, minerals, gold, coinage, ingots, tokens, stock certificates, railroads, bottles and just about anything old, rusty, dug from the dirt, or found in an attic somewhere west of the Mississippi. Fred has appraised some of the most valuable western collections in both public and private holdings, published over a dozen books, articles and papers, researched and sold as least a half a million pieces of the past, and produced over 100 world-class catalogs filled with never-before researched history and considered key reference works for dealers and collectors world-wide. Fred is widely regarded as world renowned expert in his field and despite his best efforts, over his career he has amassed his own modest, but impressive collection of rare and unique pieces he just could not resist, along with his own family heirlooms and childhood treasures that first sparked his interest in antiques, geology, and collectible Americana. Collectors have seen some of Fred’s personal items pop up in his auctions from time to time, but after cleaning out his own attic, Fred (Robin) is finally ready to lighten his load. This noteworthy sale includes a large group from the Fred Holabird Collection that seasoned collectors and dealers have been waiting to snatch up for decades! Some of Fred’s prized bottles and rare documents are worthy of special mention, but of everything in Fred’s collection, it is his personal reference library that deserves the most attention. Over his career Fred Holabird has earned national and international attention for groundbreaking historical discovers, which he has shared with the world through lectures, interviews and his published work. He is credited with solving hundreds of histories mysteries and uncovering key details about America’s past, through his extensive expertise in research and unconventional methods of piecing stories together. With his educational background in geology, Fred applies a scientific thought process to his research work, and through his field work he identifies invaluable sources of information, sometimes never before referenced. With a natural tenacity about finding answers, since high school he has been compiling some of the most valuable reference works extant for mining and western American historical research. Fred’s library has been his most valuable asset throughout his career, second only to his brilliant mind. For advanced researchers and those passionate about knowing the truth of our past, this sale will be a landmark event. Many of his books are extremely rare and hard-to find, while others are relatively unknown and of little use to the general public. Wherever you see “The Fred Holabird Collection” in this catalog, you may want to take a closer look, because even items that appear common at first glance are sure to have value, rarity or significant importance, if they belonged to Fred Holabird.
In addition to the new collections presented, October’s sale is your second chance to bid on select items from the incredible Wigwam Collection of Native Americana, a colorful, tapestry of hand-woven rugs and other textiles made by skilled Afghani, Persion, Serougen Indian, Pakistani, Armenian and other artisans from the early to mid 1900s out of the Ben-Tcahvtchavadze Collection, the last of the beautiful, rare antique marbles from the Stephen Harman Collection, two remaining one-of-a-kind, museum worthy Ordovician Era fossils from the Houghton Estate Collection, and finally the last batch in the building from the massive Brian Thaler Postcard Collection we’ve lotted in mixed groups with rarities and early gems hidden in every lot. Rather than “Second Chance”, this could be your LAST Chance to pick up a piece from these great collections.
Dealers do not want to skip over the re-listed items as many will not be available after this event. Also, we’ve once again devoted a special section to Dealers filled with specials and great bargains we’ve lotted specifically with re-sellers in mind. Lots in this section cover a wide variety of collectible categories with selections of items with good resale potential grouped together and estimated low, so there is high profit potential for Dealers who sell the items individually.

All in all this October sale represents an opportunity that many advanced collectors, researchers and historians may never see again.
October’s event is filled with great new offerings, and this auction is scheduled right on time to give yourself or the Collector in your life a little piece of history for the holidays.
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size of the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments (of unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require sp...
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Tourkaman Afghan Rug  835031000 - Tourkaman Afghan Rug 83503
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This rug is in beautiful condition. A Turkmen rug is a type of handmade floor-covering textile traditionally originating in Central Asia. It is useful
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Start Price : 275.00 | Estimate : 560.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Rug (Afghanistan Bokhara)  844551001 - Rug (Afghanistan Bokhara) 84455
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous Ruby color Afghan Bokhara rug, 7' x 10'. Very nice condition. 2 of the most popular carpets from Afghanistan are Khal Mohammadi and...
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Start Price : 700.00 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Rug (Afghanistan or Pakistan)  835241002 - Rug (Afghanistan or Pakistan) 83524
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wool rug. 3'3" x 6'. This run is heavily worn, please inspect. City: State: Afghanistan Date: c1880
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Rug (Afghanistan)  835211003 - Rug (Afghanistan) 83521
Holabird Western Americana Collections
24" x 36". Blue & Cream colors, has separation at center piece to border. Please inspect. City: State: Afghanistan Date: late 1800...
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Rug (Afghanistan) Kahl Mohammadi  844521004 - Rug (Afghanistan) Kahl Mohammadi 84452
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rug, only slight damage at edge & fridge from age. Please inspect. 31" x 46" blue with cream, burnt orange. Pile .25". City: S...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********r.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Rug Caucasian Armenian  835331005 - Rug Caucasian Armenian 83533
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3'3" x 4'10" Prayer Rug. Bright colors, in excellent condition. City: State: Armenia Date: Post WWII
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Turkoman (Atshan) Bag (Soumak)  820781006 - Turkoman (Atshan) Bag (Soumak) 82078
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In 1990 and shortly thereafter, when the borders of Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia opened, a good number of old Caucasian soumak pieces appeared...
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Start Price : 275.00 | Estimate : 550.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Tapestry / Antique Chines Silk  1007121007 - Tapestry / Antique Chines Silk 100712
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very beautiful, and believed to be, antique " Chinese Silk Embroidered Wall Tapestry" . This fine piece of work depicts, a royal person w...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Rug (Wool)  844791008 - Rug (Wool) 84479
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29" x 46", Ruby red color with blues & cream on border. Slight wear on fringe, please inspect. City: State: European Date: c1900&#...
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Estimate : 210.00 - 500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Rug, Decorative of European Village  835121009 - Rug, Decorative of European Village 83512
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scene of European castle with motes & turrets. This rug has slight damage (unraveling at left bottom side approx 7" length) 39" x 19....
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Carpet / Tiger with Goat  1021011010 - Carpet / Tiger with Goat 102101
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a really nice item, It is set up to have a rod along the top edge, and be hung on the wall !! It has a beige border, with burgundy back round
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 280.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Mat (Indian)  858211011 - Mat (Indian) 85821
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful Indian made mat with ruby colors, border, cream green & indigo color. 22" x 57". Has slight wear. Please inspect. City: S...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********r.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Rug (Indian Serougen)  844541012 - Rug (Indian Serougen) 84454
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful large Serougen Rug. 7'8" x 11'. Terracotta, navy blue, powder blue & gold. With border. In good condition. The art of man...
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Start Price : 700.00 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Large Mexican Blanket /  " Medicine Man"  1095991013 - Large Mexican Blanket / " Medicine Man" 109599
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a real special item. It is a Mexican wool blanket , but with an unusual theme. It is cream colored, with unusual top and bottom stripping .The
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Mexican Rugs / Miniatures  1095971014 - Mexican Rugs / Miniatures 109597
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here we have a very nice pair of miniature Mexican wool rugs. They are about 20" x 20" square in size. Basically cobalt blue with multi co...
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Mexican Table Runner Rugs / 3 Items.  1095981015 - Mexican Table Runner Rugs / 3 Items. 109598
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item #1 of 3: Very fine, side striped small table runner. 10 " tall x 18 1/2" long. Confederate gray, with side stripping consisting of r...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Antique Carpet / Possibly Herize Serapi Tribal Carpet  1021001016 - Antique Carpet / Possibly Herize Serapi Tribal Carpet 102100
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a very beautiful, and intricate Persian carpet. Judging by the colorization of the blue border, and the central medallion design, it is most
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Antique Carpet / Possibly Herize Serapi Tribal Carpet  1021021017 - Antique Carpet / Possibly Herize Serapi Tribal Carpet 102102
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is another, very beautiful, and and highly detailed , Persian carpet. It is the brother to the other one in this sale . Also, possibly a Herize
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Start Price : 280.00 | Estimate : 560.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Pakistani Buukura Rug  833521018 - Pakistani Buukura Rug 83352
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hung on wall rug, never walked on. Approx 6 x 4'. Beet red, brown and more. White fringes. City: State: Pakistan Date: c1900
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Start Price : 420.00 | Estimate : 840.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Rug (Persian)  835191019 - Rug (Persian) 83519
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful, probably Persian Rug, 74"x 42", nice condition. Slight Weave irregularity, please inspect. Fringe is tied. Attractive rug. Cit...
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Start Price : 280.00 | Estimate : 560.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Sash (Russian)  858521020 - Sash (Russian) 85852
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully made sash with fringe & detail. Geometric designs in bright colors. Approx. 50" x 4.5". City: State: Russia Date: 1900...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Sash (Russian)  858531021 - Sash (Russian) 85853
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Beautiful Sash, handmade with geometric design & fringe. Has bright colors, in very nice condition. 58" x 5.5" City: State: Russia ...
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Sash (Sluck, Belarusian)  858191022 - Sash (Sluck, Belarusian) 85819
Holabird Western Americana Collections
62" x 4.5", fringe is approx 5.5". Beautiful flowers, appear to be of silk, colors of brown, soft pink, gold & cream. Sluck sashe...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Sash (Sluck, Belarusian)  858201023 - Sash (Sluck, Belarusian) 85820
Holabird Western Americana Collections
62" x 4.5", fringe is approx 5.5". Beautiful flowers, colors of brown, green, blue & cream. Sluck sashes, real treasure of Belaru...
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Area Rug, Caucasian Armenian  820681024 - Area Rug, Caucasian Armenian 82068
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous Caucasian Armenian area rug, 8' x 5'. Soumak is a tapestry technique of weaving strong and decorative textiles used as rugs and dom...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Beautiful Old Rug  833541025 - Beautiful Old Rug 83354
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 x 7' fantastic old rug. Brick, brown, grey, beet, blue. White fringes. City: State: Date:
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Caucasian Armenian Gendje Runner  835001026 - Caucasian Armenian Gendje Runner 83500
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gendje is a town centrally located in the midst of the traditional rug-weaving area of the Caucasus Mountains. Situated on the main road connecting B
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Caucasian Armenian Karachov Kazak Rug  820761027 - Caucasian Armenian Karachov Kazak Rug 82076
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Karachov Kazak: A quite famous and seldom-found design type, usually attributed to the Armenian weavers of the high Caucasus Mountains. The best of t
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Caucasian Armenian Karachov Rug  820691028 - Caucasian Armenian Karachov Rug 82069
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Caucasian rugs get their name from the area in which they were made; the Caucasus. The Caucasus is a region that produces distinctive rugs since t
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to d*******f for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Caucasian Armenian Rug  835021029 - Caucasian Armenian Rug 83502
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Soumak is a kind of embroidery weaving technique which is unique to Armenian weaving culture though we can see it used in Azerbaijan as well. Armenian
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Start Price : 105.00 | Estimate : 210.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Caucasian Armenian Wool Mat  835051030 - Caucasian Armenian Wool Mat 83505
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fringed mat. Multi-color. Hand knotted. Has some fraying at edges. Please inspect. 24" x 32.5. City: State: Date: 1900
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Estimate : 210.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Indian Rug  820741031 - Indian Rug 82074
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful Indian Rug, has "pinkish" field". Has wear at left margin of rug, please inspect. 2'8"x 5'2". City: St...
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Start Price : 280.00 | Estimate : 560.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Indo Kerman Carpet  820701032 - Indo Kerman Carpet 82070
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kerman carpets (sometimes "Kirman") are one of the traditional classifications of Persian carpets. They are named after Kerman, which is b...
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Start Price : 1,050.00 | Estimate : 2,100.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Mat (Pakistan)  835271033 - Mat (Pakistan) 83527
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wool mat from Pakistan. 2' x 3'. Beautiful colors. In nice condition. City: State: Date: c1900
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Start Price : 105.00 | Estimate : 210.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Mexican or Southern Arizona Blanket  1094871034 - Mexican or Southern Arizona Blanket 109487
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blanket made of wool, possibly from northern Mexico or southern Arizona. This blanket is stained in the beige area of blanket. Please inspect. Approx.
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Middle-Eastern Rug  835081035 - Middle-Eastern Rug 83508
Holabird Western Americana Collections
67" x 37", beautiful rug (should be displayed on wall) of middle eastern origin, camels on front are orange, brown & dark brown cream ...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Navajo & rug Weaving Collections  1051001036 - Navajo & rug Weaving Collections 105100
Holabird Western Americana Collections
18 weaver photographs plus 8 duplicates and 5 basket photographs plus 3 duplicates, totaling 34 color and black and white postcards. Many workers ar
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to w*******0 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Oriental Rugs / 2 items.  1096861037 - Oriental Rugs / 2 items. 109686
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is an interesting pair of Oriental rugs. Item # 1 of 2 : 30" tall x 53" wide. Nice looking, but has an intricate design. The body of...
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Rug (Afghan Sampler)  835291038 - Rug (Afghan Sampler) 83529
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2' x 2'. Afghan Tekke Sampler mat. In nice condition. City: State: Date: 1900
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 280.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Navajo Rug /  Multi Diamond Design.  1096901039 - Navajo Rug / Multi Diamond Design. 109690
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a great item. It is the last of our Navajo rugs, in this sale.. It is 5' tall x 9'7" wide. The top and bottom is characterized...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Miniature Navajo Yei Rug  1095941040 - Miniature Navajo Yei Rug 109594
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here we have a beautiful Navajo rug. It is called a " Yei" rug. It is 16" tall x 20 3/4" wide. Very fine, close knit , wool r...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Navajo Rug / " Double Diamond W/ Cross.  1096881041 - Navajo Rug / " Double Diamond W/ Cross. 109688
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is another sweet item. It is another nice Navajo rug .It is 40" tall x 69" wide. The right and left ends are characterized by red and...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Navajo Rug / 2 Gray Hills.  1096871042 - Navajo Rug / 2 Gray Hills. 109687
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a really nice item. It is a Navajo rug , with the " 2 Gray Hills " pattern. The central body is an elongated rectangle ,and has...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Navajo Rug/ Unknown Design.  1096891043 - Navajo Rug/ Unknown Design. 109689
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a strange item. It is another Navajo rug. 39" tall x 68" wide.But, the design is crazy, for sure. The outside border on the top a...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Alaskan Mukluks  374091044 - Alaskan Mukluks 37409
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seal skin mukluks with fur and leather soles and straps. Decorative ties. Well worn soles. City: State: Alaska Date:
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 280.00
 
 
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Inuit Marble Sculpture of Eskimo  508151045 - Inuit Marble Sculpture of Eskimo 50815
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stunning Inuit sculpture of an Eskimo--driving a sled. Signed on the bottom by artist. Several small bruises. 10" x 8.5" x 3.5". The ...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Native American photos and Postcards from Alaska  914481046 - Native American photos and Postcards from Alaska 91448
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of 43 postcards of Native Thlinget Eskimos and of Sitka, Alaska. There are 8 RPCs with borders, and the rest are lithographs. On
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Totem Pole Photo Post Cards  1005141047 - Totem Pole Photo Post Cards 100514
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eighteen. 10 white border RPCs, 8 old lithos. Totem pole makers, and totem poles from Sitka, Wrangell, Ketchikan and Seattle. The Grizzly Bear
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
 
 
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" The Prayer" / Native American Print / By Frank M. Mc Carthy  1096151048 - " The Prayer" / Native American Print / By Frank M. Mc Carthy 109615
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a nice Item. It is a Native American print. It is not...the larger one, but a much smaller version. Very nicely framed and matted. 10 1/2&q...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Cherokee Sterling Silver Kokapelli Pendant by Lee Epperson  1082831049 - Cherokee Sterling Silver Kokapelli Pendant by Lee Epperson 108283
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Sterling Silver Kokapelli Pendant with makers mark over "sterling" stamped on reverse. Approximately 1.5" X 2.5". Weighs 3...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Havasupai Post Cards  1005241050 - Havasupai Post Cards 100524
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven: 5 RPC, 6 chromolithos. City: State: Arizona Date:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Hopi Moki Women Post Cards  1005281051 - Hopi Moki Women Post Cards 100528
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 29 cards featuring the special swirling hairstyle of the Hopi Moki women. Mostly lithos, a couple of RPC white borders. City: State: Arizona
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Hopi Sterling Silver Maze Belt Buckle by Jason Takala.  1082791052 - Hopi Sterling Silver Maze Belt Buckle by Jason Takala. 108279
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very Attractive Hopi round sterling silver overlay belt buckle by Jason Takala with favorite "Man in Maze" design, approximately 1.5"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Western Apache Olla Basket  638691053 - Western Apache Olla Basket 63869
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Western Apache Olla. This olla has been sealed with pitch, willow and devil’s claw stitching. 9" h x 8" diameter. Great contition. The oll...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to t*****5 for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Wooden Hopi Postcards  1090901054 - Wooden Hopi Postcards 109090
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of wooden postcards depicting the Hopi lifeway. About 20 wooden postcards with different Hopi activities. There is the Basket Dan
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********x for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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Field & Cole Curio, Indian Baskets etc, Business Cards (2)  883101055 - Field & Cole Curio, Indian Baskets etc, Business Cards (2) 88310
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2 different pictorial Field & Cole Curio Co, San Francisco, CA business cards. Dealers and importers of Indian baskets, blankets, bead work and ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6*********2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Manitou Mineral Water Original Wood Box  1083141056 - Manitou Mineral Water Original Wood Box 108314
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Native American tribes in Colorado considered the eruption of bubbles in the mineral water the breath of the Great Spirit “Manitou.” Dr. Edwin James w
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********r.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Native American Moccasins / 1 pair.  1096001057 - Native American Moccasins / 1 pair. 109600
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Here is just one pair, of many native american sets of moccasins, we are offering in this sale. This pair consists of a powder blue , black and red be
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Pueblo Indian Girl Weaver RPC  1005301058 - Pueblo Indian Girl Weaver RPC 100530
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Choice borderless RPC of Maire Tafoya, of the pottery & weaving Tafoya Family, July 13, 1930. "Pueblo Indian Girl Weaver, "Ja-Ro"...
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Seminole Indian RPC and Old Lithographs  914301059 - Seminole Indian RPC and Old Lithographs 91430
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This is a group of 7 RPC postcards of Seminole Indians and a total of 56 cards in all of old lithographs. Old RPCs are spectacular in detail. City:
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Marblh's Hunting Knife & Buffalo Horn. / 2 Items.  1096051060 - Marblh's Hunting Knife & Buffalo Horn. / 2 Items. 109605
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Item #1 of 2 : Very old hunting knife. 7 1/2" from tip to handle end. The handle is made out of a real animal bone, with brass peg in the end, ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to n********s.. for (125.00 + 31.25BP) = 156.25
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver and Garnet Cuff Bracelett and Earrings  1082731061 - Navajo Sterling Silver and Garnet Cuff Bracelett and Earrings 108273
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Bracelett is stamped "Ray Begay (signature) / Sterling]" It weighs 52.7 grams and has 30 garnets that are clear and deep burgundy in colo...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******g for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Little Hail Storm - Etching by Kevin Red Star  1010291062 - Little Hail Storm - Etching by Kevin Red Star 101029
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Number 60/70 by Kevin Red Star. Frame 17 1/2 x 20 1/2. A similar print from the same print run is described elsewhere as a single-run etching from a c
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Blackfoot Tribe Postcards  914341063 - Blackfoot Tribe Postcards 91434
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This is a collection of postcards primarily of the Blackfoot Tribe. 4 RPCs total and 25 lithographs. City: State: Montana Date:
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Native American Gauntlet Gloves & Bonus Item / 2 Items.  1096041064 - Native American Gauntlet Gloves & Bonus Item / 2 Items. 109604
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Item # 1 of 2: Here we have a very special item. It is a pair of Native American " Gauntlet Gloves", made from Elk skin. About 15 1/5 &quo...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to i*********1 for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Rain in the FAce Silver Spoon  1090691065 - Rain in the FAce Silver Spoon 109069
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Very rare Rain in the Face engraved sterling silver spoon from Montana. Rain in the Face was a chief of the Lakota, and one of the force that decimat
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 5******r for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Sterling Silver Sandcast Belt Buckler with Gold Trout  1082771066 - Sterling Silver Sandcast Belt Buckler with Gold Trout 108277
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Very heavy, rustic, hand crafted belt buckle from Helena, Montana (Colorado Gulch ) On reverse is engraved "by Sara / Dr. J. E. Nickel / Sterli...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********r.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Framed Pyramid Lake Photo  876081067 - Framed Pyramid Lake Photo 87608
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Large framed matted color photo of Pyramid Lake highlighted by the famous pyramid island. Frame 28.5x37.5", photo 19x29.5" City: Pyramid ...
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Native American Necklaces/  2  Items  1020801068 - Native American Necklaces/ 2 Items 102080
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Item # 1 of 2: Very well made and impressive , elk bone and brass beaded choker, early piece. Surly belonged to someone of importance. Also 5 intersec
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Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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" Geronimo " / By Barbara Garland.  1095931069 - " Geronimo " / By Barbara Garland. 109593
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Well, I saved the best for last, cause it's a blast. It is a painting of "Geronimo". He was the famous Chiricahua Apache Chief ( 1829...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Cuff Bracelet  1082721070 - Navajo Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Cuff Bracelet 108272
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J. Johnson Navajo Sterling Silver Native American Mother of Pearl Cuff Bracelet with 6 stones. Rare. Vintage, Preowned in excellent condition. Weighs
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Native American Postcards - Pueblo History  914181071 - Native American Postcards - Pueblo History 91418
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This is a collection of 12 postcards; prints of Fred Harvey art depicting Pueblo Native American history relating to Sante Fe or New Mexico. Meet the
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Sandcast Sterling Bracelet by Robert Chee  615741072 - Sandcast Sterling Bracelet by Robert Chee 61574
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Navajo sandcast turquoise and sterling cuff. It measures 2.5" wide. And has an inside circumference of 5.5" with a 1.5" gap. It is si...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to F********d.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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C.J. Wells Poster  (Signed)  1010371073 - C.J. Wells Poster (Signed) 101037
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20" x 26.5". Beautiful poster in great condition. Signed by Wells. From the Feathers Gallery of Santa Fe Indian Market 1991, New Mexico. R...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver with Turquoise and Malachite Ladies Bracelet  1082781074 - Sterling Silver with Turquoise and Malachite Ladies Bracelet 108278
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very high-quality, early Joanne Douglass piece. Weighs 37.8 grams. City: State: New Mexico Date:
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to K****P for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Zuni Indian Post Cards  1005291075 - Zuni Indian Post Cards 100529
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Lot of five RPCs featuring Zuni Indians of New Mexico. City: State: New Mexico Date:
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Native American  Lithograph / " The Mink" / By George Catlin.  1096161076 - Native American Lithograph / " The Mink" / By George Catlin. 109616
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a real special item, because of the story. It is a hand colored lithograph taken from a drawing room companion. ( These were books, that peopl
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Native American Medicine Bags & Pokes / 4 items.  1096071077 - Native American Medicine Bags & Pokes / 4 items. 109607
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Item # 1 OF 4 : Antique medicine man bag. Hard leather, with tongue , belt loop, and draw string. 7" tall x 8" wide . Double sewn on both ...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Native American Moccasins / 1 pair.  1096011078 - Native American Moccasins / 1 pair. 109601
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is the second pair, of Native American moccasins, to be offered in this sale. This pair has a very nice floral pattern , in the toe area. It cons
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Pawnee & Kaws RPCs  1005171079 - Pawnee & Kaws RPCs 100517
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Lot of five: four white borders from Pawhuksa, OK: John Stink, Chief Baconrind, Petsimoi. Wah-Shun-Gah, Chief of the Kaws. City: Pawhuska State: Okl
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Oklahoma Cherokee and Choctaw Tribe RPC  914321080 - Oklahoma Cherokee and Choctaw Tribe RPC 91432
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This is a collection of Oklahoma tribes, mainly Cherokee and occasional Choctaw tribe. 33 cards in all with 12 RPCs. City: State: Oklahoma Date:
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Start Price : 225.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 650.00
 
 
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Arrowheads Mentioned in 1874 Pennsylvania Diary  909741081 - Arrowheads Mentioned in 1874 Pennsylvania Diary 90974
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1874 Diary by day, perhaps 25% filled out in tiny pencil writing. Heavy emphasis on Church and the bible, but also on relationships.Mentions Philly, O
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Lakota Sioux Beaded Pieces  750181082 - Lakota Sioux Beaded Pieces 75018
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Morning star medallion necklace, beaded in black and orange. 4" diameter with beaded fringe, 2.5". Also a stick barrette of the Morning s...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Mexican Rawhide Saddle Bag  1096131083 - Mexican Rawhide Saddle Bag 109613
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Here is a really nice and unusual item. It is a very old saddle bag. Dark reddish brown in color. About 11" square. Has leather tassels, and r...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to r****f for (5,750.00 + 1,437.50BP) = 7,187.50
 
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Native American Pipes & Whistle  / 4 Items.  1096101084 - Native American Pipes & Whistle / 4 Items. 109610
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Item #1 of 4: Very unusual Native American, pipe bowl. Appears to be soapstone, and is about 1 1/2" tall x 1 1/2" wide at the base. Carve...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to i*********1 for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Native American Purses / 2 Items.  1096141085 - Native American Purses / 2 Items. 109614
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Item # 1 of 2: Here is a really unusual item. It is a bit of the past n the present. It is a re sewn women's purse. About 7" tall x 6 1/2&q...
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Chief Seattle & Princess Angeline Postcard Collection  1049471086 - Chief Seattle & Princess Angeline Postcard Collection 104947
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50+ cards of Chief Seattle and daughter, Princess Angeline and 4 Northwest Indian cards.  28 different cards and 23 duplicates.  Chief Sea...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Seri Baskets  638751087 - Seri Baskets 63875
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Lot includes four baskets: 1) 4.25" h x 6.25" diameter. 2) 3.5" h x 4" diameter. 3) 2" h x 2.75" diameter. 4) oval bas...
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Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 170.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Amado M. Pena Print  1010641088 - Amado M. Pena Print 101064
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By Amado M. Pena, Jr. (b1943 -) Number 30/40, frame is 41 x 51 inches. City: State: Date:
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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American Indian Maidens, Princesses & Squaws  1041641089 - American Indian Maidens, Princesses & Squaws 104164
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Over 100 different postcards with American Indian maidens, princesses and squaws. All regions are represented with many tribes. Ranging from 1906 -
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American Indian Poetry  1050961090 - American Indian Poetry 105096
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12 original and 21 duplicate American Indian poetry post cards including "Indian Lament" by Old Hosteen Yazzie, 110 years old, "That&...
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Baby Basket Vintage Postcard Collection  914081091 - Baby Basket Vintage Postcard Collection 91408
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This is a collection of approx. 50 postcards of Native American babies in baskets. RPC: Five are without borders, 31 with white borders, 12 are chrom
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Baby Basket Vintage Postcards Grouping  914241092 - Baby Basket Vintage Postcards Grouping 91424
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This is a collection of over 40 postcards depicting Native American babies in baskets. All are in color, some duplicates. Vintage 1910- 1930's. ...
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Baby Cradleboard Vintage Postcards  914091093 - Baby Cradleboard Vintage Postcards 91409
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This is a collection of 19 postcards of babies in cradleboards; 8 are chromo-lithograph, 5 are RPC white borders, and 2 are without borders, plus 2 mo
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Baskets From the Micmac Tribe & 1 Plate, Spruce Root Basket  868621094 - Baskets From the Micmac Tribe & 1 Plate, Spruce Root Basket 86862
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Nice Vintage Micmac Indian Splint Ash Sweet grass Sewing Basket with lots of twists .2 baskets with lids, smaller basket (11.5" x 5") has ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Buckskin Indian State II - Litho by Fritz Scholder  1010091095 - Buckskin Indian State II - Litho by Fritz Scholder 101009
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2 color litho of a seated Native American with a pipe. #22/70. Signed by artist. Litho 30x22", frame 38x31". "Fritz Scholder was a Na...
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Start Price : 1,400.00 | Estimate : 2,800.00 - 4,800.00
 
 
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Carol's Blanket - Serigraph by RC Gorman  1010411096 - Carol's Blanket - Serigraph by RC Gorman 101041
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Limited edition Carol's Blanket serigraph, #127/150. Native American woman in a blue and red blanket looking up to the sky on heavy paper. Signe...
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Cherokee Indian Collection  1041741097 - Cherokee Indian Collection 104174
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60 different postcards, 2 duplicates, 4 oversize cards and 1 booklet in collection. Postcards include Ani-Tsagi ball and stick ball being played, recr
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Chief Hailstorm  1004361098 - Chief Hailstorm 100436
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3 signed postcards with Chief Hailstorm with two additional duplicates. Chief Hailstorm was known as the globe trotting Cherokee. He was seen in mov
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Chief Joseph Ephemera Collection  1010471099 - Chief Joseph Ephemera Collection 101047
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Very nice collection of Chief Joseph ephemera. Chief Joseph (1840-1904), leader of the Nez Perce, as was his father. The Nez Perce lived on lands &q...
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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