Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Marble Collection4246 - Marble Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mixes of sizes and manufacturers, benningtons, a few swirls, premium slags, corkscrews, old agates, mostly modern. City: State: Date: HWAC# 3286
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Estimate : 240.00 - 340.00
Sold to 6******n for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Restaurant and Fast Food Toy Collection4247 - Restaurant and Fast Food Toy Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
85 Toys from restaurants and kids meals including a few from Disney and Star Wars. Nearly all of them are in like-new condition still wrapped in plast
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Old Mechanical Shooting Gallery4248 - Old Mechanical Shooting Gallery
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An old Mechanical Shooting Gallery made by All Metal Products Co. probably in the 1930's that is in full color and great condition. It only con...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Various Toy Collection4249 - Various Toy Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A lot of various old and unique toys. 1 stuffed horse head on a stick, "1 can of Makit Toy" build able rods and hubs, 1 replica war gun, 1...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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1945 Elephant & Clown Circus Poster4250 - 1945 Elephant & Clown Circus Poster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus extra large poster. Two sheets, 60 x 76", for an overall size of 120 x 76". Bright colors. a...
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Extra Large Ringling Circus Poster4251 - Extra Large Ringling Circus Poster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extra large, two sheet color lithograph circus poster for Ringling Bros & Barnum & Bailey Circus. This one entitled "Clown". Two s...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to a****a for (750.00 + 172.50BP) = 922.50
 
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Ringling Bros. Rhino Poster, 19454252 - Ringling Bros. Rhino Poster, 1945
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extra large, two sheet color lithograph circus poster for Ringling Bros & Barnum & Bailey Circus. This one entitled "Rhino". Two s...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Circus Program Archive4253 - Circus Program Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven assorted circus programs, advertisements and brochures. c.1942-1946 City: State: Date: HWAC# 32507
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Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (45.00 + 10.35BP) = 55.35
 
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Gorgeous Folk Art Circus Train4254 - Gorgeous Folk Art Circus Train
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An absolutely beautiful folk art circus train drawing inspiration from the Ringling Bros. Circus, Barnum and Bailey Circus, Lee Bros. Circus, AL G Bar
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to d******0 for (1,500.00 + 345.00BP) = 1,845.00
 
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Circus & Amusement Photographs (16)4255 - Circus & Amusement Photographs (16)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From lion tamers' to the dog, pony and monkey hippodrome. A neat look back at American circus life (circa early 1900's). City: State: D...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Akimel O’odham (Pima) Basket4256 - Akimel O’odham (Pima) Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Man in the Maze by Susie Miles--14" diam x 4.5" high. Basket is in excellent condition. The Akimel O’odham women made wonderful bask...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m****0 for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Vintage Akimel O'odham (Pima) Basket4257 - Vintage Akimel O'odham (Pima) Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tall, tub shaped basket is in very good condition. 8” diam x 6.25" deep. Pima women made small cylindrical coiled, decorated with adaptations ...
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Tohoho O'odham  Shallow Bowl4258 - Tohoho O'odham Shallow Bowl
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Yucca, coiled basket, split stitch, very good condition. 10.5" diam x 2.25" deep. City: State: Arizona Date: HWAC# 32031
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to 2**********t for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Tohoho O'odham  Squash Blossom Design4259 - Tohoho O'odham Squash Blossom Design
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very detailed basket / tray. Five-point squash blossom design. 14 " diam x 2.75" deep. Excellent condition. The Tohono O´odham or Des...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (180.00 + 41.40BP) = 221.40
 
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Tohoho O'odham 5-Petal Flower w/ Frets4260 - Tohoho O'odham 5-Petal Flower w/ Frets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Basket is a nice example of the 5-pointed flower with frets, excellent condition. 10.5" diam x 2" deep. City: State: Arizona Date: c. 1...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********r.. for (85.00 + 19.55BP) = 104.55
 
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Tohoho O'odham Basket4261 - Tohoho O'odham Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice basket by Celestina Enriquez, excellent condition. 10" diam x 2.25" deep. City: State: Arizona Date: c. 1960's HWAC# 32...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Tohoho O'odham Basket4262 - Tohoho O'odham Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clean design, double stepped four-point star, excellent condition. 10.5" diam x 2" deep. City: State: Arizona Date: c. 1960's HWA...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Tohoho O'odham Coyote Tracks Basket4263 - Tohoho O'odham Coyote Tracks Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tri-color basket, diamond design (coyote tracks?), excellent condition. 11" diam x 2.75" deep. City: State: Arizona Date: c. 1960's...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********r.. for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Tohoho O'odham Gila Monster Basket4264 - Tohoho O'odham Gila Monster Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Basket by Ida Pablo depicts a tri-color design of five Gila monsters. 12.5 diam x 3" deep, excellent condition. City: State: Arizona Date: ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to b****s for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Tohoho O'odham Lightning Design4265 - Tohoho O'odham Lightning Design
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great clean lightning design basket by Lena Jones, excellent condition. 10.5" diam x 3" deep. City: State: Arizona Date: c. 1960's...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********r.. for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Tohoho O'odham Saruaro Cactus Motif4266 - Tohoho O'odham Saruaro Cactus Motif
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice basket, saguaro cactus design, excellent condition. 11" diam x 2.75" deep. City: State: Arizona Date: c. 1960's HWAC# 32...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********r.. for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Tohoho O'odham Snakes Tray4267 - Tohoho O'odham Snakes Tray
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful tray by Edith Martinez, featuring two rattlesnakes. 12" diam x 2" deep. Excellent condition. City: State: Arizona Date: c. 19...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to i*********1 for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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Tohono O'odham 4 Point Star Basket4268 - Tohono O'odham 4 Point Star Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Elegant 4-point star design basket, excellent condition. 15" diam x 4.25" deep. City: State: Arizona Date: c. 1960's HWAC# 32020
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to i*********1 for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Tohono O'odham 6 Point Star4269 - Tohono O'odham 6 Point Star
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nicely woven 6-point star tray / basket. 13" diam x 1.5" deep. Woven with yucca and devil's claw wrapped around bear grass bundles. Ci...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to i*********1 for (85.00 + 19.55BP) = 104.55
 
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Tohono O'odham Butterfly Basket4270 - Tohono O'odham Butterfly Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Basketry artist M. Chico made this very nice tri-color butterfly design, excellent condition. 17" diam. x 4" deep. City: State: Arizona ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to m****0 for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Tohono O'Odham Coyote Tracks Basket4271 - Tohono O'Odham Coyote Tracks Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice clean design featuring coyote tracks, excellent condition. 15" diam x 3.5" deep. City: State: Arizona Date: c. 1960's HWAC# ...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Tohono O'odham Double 4-Point Star Basket4272 - Tohono O'odham Double 4-Point Star Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tri-color basket with a double 4-point star motif (or possibly, star and tree motif), excellent condition. 12" diam x 2.5" deep. City: S...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to c********r.. for (90.00 + 20.70BP) = 110.70
 
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Tohono O'Odham Friendship Basket4273 - Tohono O'Odham Friendship Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This gorgeous Friendship basket / tray was made by Angelina Lewis, a well-known basket maker from Tohono O'odham. 15" diam x 2.5" deep...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to 2*****l for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Tohono O'odham Large Tray / Basket4274 - Tohono O'odham Large Tray / Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large tray, 14.5" diam x 2.25 deep. Very nice design incorporates coyote tracks. Excellent condition. City: State: Arizona Date: c. 1960'...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to c********r.. for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Tohono O'odham Olla4275 - Tohono O'odham Olla
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice basket in excellent condition. 9.5" diam x 11" high. Coiled on grass foundation, yucca, devil's claw, bear grass. The Tohono...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8*****B for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Tohono O'odham Rattlesnake Basket4276 - Tohono O'odham Rattlesnake Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful basket / tray, tri-color rattlesnake design. 12" diam x 1.5" high. City: State: Arizona Date: HWAC# 32014
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8*****B for (140.00 + 32.20BP) = 172.20
 
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Tohono O'Odham Saguaro Cactus4277 - Tohono O'Odham Saguaro Cactus
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful tray, saguaro cactus motif. 14" diam x 2.5" deep, excellent condition. City: State: Arizona Date: c. 1960's HWAC# 32018
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to i*********1 for (90.00 + 20.70BP) = 110.70
 
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Vintage Pima Basket4278 - Vintage Pima Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large bowl is 17.5" diam x 6.5" high. Woven of willow, devil's claw and grass. Very good condition, some dirt on bottom. Lightning whi...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to T******1 for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Vintage Tohoho O'odham (Papago) Bowl4279 - Vintage Tohoho O'odham (Papago) Bowl
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Basket is 11" diam x 7.5" high. Coiled on grass foundation; yucca, devil's claw, beargrass. Good condition, small hole in center of bo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 700.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Yavapai Apache Shallow Tray4280 - Yavapai Apache Shallow Tray
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bowl is 16" diam x 2.25" deep. Coiled on 3-rod foundation. Excellent condition. Apache Trays can range from flat, to slightly curved to al...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
 
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Navajo Wedding Design Basket4281 - Navajo Wedding Design Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tri-color with 3 rust colored bands, Wedding basket. 11.25" diam x 3" deep. Basket is in very good condition with traces of cornmeal in th...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********r.. for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Karuk Bowl4282 - Karuk Bowl
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small bowl, beautifully designed, finely woven, in excellent condition. 6" diam x 4" high. Twined, half-twist overlay. Conifer root, bear ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to b****s for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Lidded Pomo Basket4283 - Lidded Pomo Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice finely woven Pomo basket in great condition. 7" diam x 6" high. The materials used in making these baskets are harvested each ye...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 900.00
Sold to b*********7 for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
 
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Northern California Basket4284 - Northern California Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3" high, 5.5" diameter. Classic Northern California style. Rim damage. Nice two-tone brown diamonds pattern in buff background. City: St...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to J*****5 for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Western Mono Basket4285 - Western Mono Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This coiled bowl was woven of deer grass, sedge root, and bracken fern root; with design composed of horizontal band of zigzags with lightning coming
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to J********w.. for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Yokuts Basket4286 - Yokuts Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Huge basket is in good condition, some rim damage. 24" diam x 15.5" high. Baskets were made from coiled tule reeds that grew near rivers a...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to J*****5 for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Paiute / Washoe Cooking Basket4287 - Paiute / Washoe Cooking Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful example of very large cooking basket. Very good condition, one small mended area on rim. These baskets could be made watertight and used as
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Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to b*********7 for (450.00 + 103.50BP) = 553.50
 
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Pony Beaded Northern Paiute Cradle Board4288 - Pony Beaded Northern Paiute Cradle Board
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This pony beaded Paiute cradleboard is very old and in worn, fair condition (old museum tag). 23.5" h x 9" w x 8" d. There is commer...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to E*****9 for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Jicarilla Apache Basket4289 - Jicarilla Apache Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tri-colored basket (somewhat faded) is designed with handle holes for carrying heavy things, not a typical burden basket. 19.75" diam x 6.75&qu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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Klamath River Basket4290 - Klamath River Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice design on basket, 11" diameter x 7.5" deep. Slight damage to rim, well used. Twined, bear grass. The Klamath territory sits on the bo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 700.00
Sold to b****s for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Wounaan / Panamanian Basket4291 - Wounaan / Panamanian Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful design of butterflies, insects and birds. 7" diam x 5.5" deep. The Wounaan Indians of the Darien Rainforest in Panama, are belie...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Apache Basket4292 - Apache Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice design, but not clean. Rim is broken in one place. 14.75" diam x 4" deep. Of all the baskets of the southwest region, early three rod...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to c********r.. for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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Modoc Indian Scalloped Basket4293 - Modoc Indian Scalloped Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice old basket, 6.75" diam x 2.75" deep, twined, with simple, geometric design. Rim intact with unclipped weft ends visible inside. The M...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********r.. for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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Native American Wicker Baskets4294 - Native American Wicker Baskets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Baskets total. One is a Washoe and the other one's specificity is unknown. The Washoe measures 5.5" x 7.5" x 3", the other one...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******t for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN4295 - LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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Start Price : 0.00
 
 
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