Great Americana Pow-Wow Auction (August 2020)

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview

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We sincerely hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

This auction marks the best material we've offered in a hot August sale in many years. The variety is outstanding, as is the quality of goods offered.

A glimpse at the many categories: Native American turquoise and silver jewelry, including the best squash blossom necklace we've ever seen, baskets, Kachinas, and rugs; California token collection; Fauver American and foreign counters and tokens; rare whiskey bottles; Masonic California token; beautiful drugstore carved wood frontispiece; Nevada rare documents; major pinback collection; baseball and boxing collectibles; gold specimens including some from the Goodshaw Mine at Bodie; American and foreign medals; Victorian furniture; fantastic array of western Art; original Buffalo Bill/Pawnee Bill posters; Large ore cars and incline cars from a major Nevada City mine; Dynamite and candle boxes; American souvenir plate collection (c1900-1920); music collectibles; toys and toy trains; postcard collections, directories, maps; railroad pass collection and references; antique firearms; badges; mining & railroad stocks; US coins; token dies; a rockshop section, mining artifacts and much more.

There is truly something for everybody!

Don't forget us when its time to sell. We average about 5000 registered bidders per sale, probably the most in America for an Americana sale! With buyers all over the globe, we get to everybody. We are always after great collections! ~Fred Holabird~

Auction Schedule

Day 1, August 27th, 2020:
Art (1001-1093)
Native Americana (1094-1325)
General Americana Part I (1326-1595)
Sports (1596-1604)
Toys (1605-1651)

Day 2, August 28th, 2020:
Philatelic - Postal History (2000-2087)
General Americana Part II (2088-2599)
Firearms & Weapons(2600-2624)

Day 3, August 29th, 2020:
Stocks & Bonds (3000-3125)
Numismatics (3126-3416)
Tokens (3417-3634)

Day 4, August 30th, 2020:
Minerals (4000-4042)
Mining (4043-4320)
Bargains & Dealer Specials PART I (4321-4611)

Day 5, August 31st, 2020:
Bargains & Dealer Specials PART II (5000-5641)

SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. Shipping and handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing as it is based on the size and weight of your purchase. Additional shipping and handling costs, if required, will be re-invoiced 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.SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size a...
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Pine Needle Basket by Vera Williams  (109478)1141 - Pine Needle Basket by Vera Williams (109478)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Woven basket, 7 inches in diameter and 1-1/4 inches tall, with two labels indicating it was made by Vera Williams in 1980 from the needles of her Pond
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Beaded Moccasins and Bag  (121664)1142 - Beaded Moccasins and Bag (121664)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of three NAtive American beaded items. Adult Moccasins, possibly central Plains, but damaged along the edges. a second pair of moccasins, for
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Native American Powwow Pieces  (121107)1143 - Native American Powwow Pieces (121107)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully beaded pieces probably for dances: Belt, mainly turquoise, 30" long, 2.5" wide; Turquoise beaded hair barrett--gorgeous, 7&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to W*****g for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Pottery  (122545)1144 - Pottery (122545)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mckusick pottery tile Gaskins Gila Arts bird Roadrunner 6x6. Two Owl tiles measures 5 7/8 x 5 7/8. The tiles have no chipping or broken pieces. Gas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to l********3 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Cecelia Romero, Jemez Pot  (121016)1145 - Cecelia Romero, Jemez Pot (121016)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice pot by Cecelia C. Romero. 7.5" diameter x 5.5" high, tiny chip on rim. Very good condition. Date: Country if not USA: State...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 0.00BP) = 70.00
 
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Jemez Owls  (121018)1146 - Jemez Owls (121018)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Owl figurines fromJemez Pueblo, unsigned. Larger--9.25" x 4" x 4.4". Smaller--7.5" x 3" x 3.5". Both in very god c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Holabird Western Americana Collections
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Pot by Cecelia Romero  (121013)1148 - Pot by Cecelia Romero (121013)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully designed pot by cecelia Romero, 7.5" diameter x 6.25" high. Great condition. Date: Country if not USA: State: New Mexico...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to e*******B for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Storyteller Owl  (121009)1149 - Storyteller Owl (121009)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fabulous storyteller owl from Jemez Pueblo. Very finely detailed with 5 babies! Tiny chip on top edge. 11.5" x 8" x 7". Unsigned. Da...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Three Owls from Jemez  (121019)1150 - Three Owls from Jemez (121019)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three lovely owls from Jemez Pueblo, unsigned. 1) 9.5" x 4.25" x 4.5". One ear chipped. 2) 7.25" x 3" x 3.25". 3)6&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Two Jemez Owls  (121014)1151 - Two Jemez Owls (121014)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tall owl, 9.25" x 3.75" x 4". Beautiful piece. Small Owl, 5.75" x 3.5" x 3.5". Owl's ears are chipped, still ni...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Carlos "Sunrise" Dunlap Brown-ware Pot  (121004)1152 - Carlos "Sunrise" Dunlap Brown-ware Pot (121004)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This brown on brown jar is highly polished, not unlike the Mexican Mata Ortiz pottery. 8" diameter x 6.75" high. Fabulous pot in excellen...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Carved Santa Clara Blackware  (121008)1153 - Carved Santa Clara Blackware (121008)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Santa Clara blackware jar. 4.75" x 3", very good condition, needs cleaning up. Unsigned. Date: Country if not USA: State: Ne...
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Vintage Santa Clara Pueblo Blackware Pottery  (121015)1154 - Vintage Santa Clara Pueblo Blackware Pottery (121015)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unsigned Santa Clara pottery vase, 5" diameter x 5.25" high. Damage to the outer finish possibly due to vase being used to hold a live pla...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Antique Santo Domingo Pottery Basket  (121021)1155 - Antique Santo Domingo Pottery Basket (121021)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great old pottery basket, very good condition for age. Traditional floral design. 6" fluted diameter x 5"high. Date: Country if not USA...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Vintage Santo Domingo Jar  (121006)1156 - Vintage Santo Domingo Jar (121006)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Well used Santo Domingo jar. Geometric repeating star design. Some nicks and scratches, rim worn. 9.5" diameter x 8.5" high. Date: c. 19...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 0.00BP) = 160.00
 
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Vintage Santo Domingo Olla  (121005)1157 - Vintage Santo Domingo Olla (121005)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully composed jar projects a vitality of the artist. The images of a perky birds and sunflowers decorate this jar, along with the traditional i
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,100.00 + 0.00BP) = 1,100.00
 
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Three New Mexico American Indian Pottery Pieces  (121778)1158 - Three New Mexico American Indian Pottery Pieces (121778)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three nice samples of New Mexico Indian pottery. Trio includes a small (5"x 5") pitcher in red clay with black geometrical lines. Signed &...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 0.00BP) = 95.00
 
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Southwest Pot, Early  (122736)1159 - Southwest Pot, Early (122736)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unmarked or signed early pot from the southwest. 5" tall, 7" diam. Hand made, used for cooking. Possibly c1850-1890, but unknown. Date:...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Antique Klagetoh Rug  (121239)1160 - Antique Klagetoh Rug (121239)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large antique Navajo rug, circa 1890-1900. Crosses and four directions symbols. Probably older Klagetoh. Lazy lines. 82" x 54". This rug h...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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