Sizzling Summer Western Americana Auction (August 2021)

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Welcome to our August 2021 sale, the "Sizzling Summer Western Americana Auction!"

Our August sale is full of “hot stuff” across the board, and features some of the best collections in their genre offered publicly in a long time.

*The “California” Collection of Native American Jewelry*
The California Native American jewelry collection includes nearly 400 lots of fine, artistic silver and turquoise jewelry from a major collection.

The group of Native American jewelry presented by Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC, is from the collection of a long time California collector. Collecting over several decades, the collection features some incredible pieces—the main part of the collection is represented by bolos from Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico. There are also necklaces, bracelets, rings, belt buckles, and brooches. Much of this jewelry collection is “museum worthy art.”

The Zuni people are famous for their inlay—both mosaic inlay and channel inlay. The Zuni petit-point and needlepoint work in stones is just as well-known. The collection focuses on pieces from c1940s-60s. Some Zuni artists represented are: Dan Simplicio, Leo Poblano, Lambert Homer Sr., the Edaakies, Frank Vacit, Dexter Cellicion, Myra Tucson, Elliot Qualo, Annie Quam Gasper, Alonzo and Helen Hustito, Velma Lesansee, Horace Ilue, and many others. Most of the jewelry made before 1970 was not hallmarked. We have named the artists of each piece whenever possible, however, some are “attributed to,” and others we were unable to identify.

Many of the artists are presented in the books by Toshio Sei, published by Schiffer. Toshio Sei began collecting Zuni jewelry in 1993 and has written several books on the various forms of Zuni jewelry. Besides presenting the artists, he has done much research and gives detailed analyses that explain connections of artists and styles, thus giving us history and meanings for the pieces of jewelry. A number of the pieces offered here are illustrated in his books.

The “California” collection also includes jewelry from the Navajo, Santo Domingo Pueblo, and the Hopi. You will find amazing pieces of jewelry from all of these Native people and will have a difficult decision deciding on those to choose for your own collections!

For Western bolo tie collectors, this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, with the largest sale of its kind ever held.

*The Western Collections*
We received two major collections containing outstanding items--both for their visual appeal and historical importance.

The first centers around Arizona and Colorado ephemera (19th century photos and documents) related to major mining camps, supplemented by gorgeous oil paintings of Native American and Western scenes by Douglas Rosa. One of our favorites from this collection is a framed photo of Tombstone prostitute “Amelia” (in classic prostitute attire) with her business license.

The second Western collection includes incredible military items (highlighted below), rare Western postcards, and a fantastic library including rare firearms references.

*Militaria*
This section is phenomenal, highlighted by George Armstrong Custer’s holster and gun belt, which is accompanied by a long history. Added to this is a major collection related to the Mexican War and Pancho Villa, including a photo-diary by Arizona photographer Walter Horne. Of great interest will be the associated collections from the Prag Collection and others, rounding out a phenomenal section on the Civil War, Spanish American War, and both World Wars.

For the Firearm collector is a large library of historical books on guns, hunting and related, with some of the all-time key references. These complement a large collection of rare books. Exploration researchers will love the Arctic Exploration library and other early works on Western exploration.

*Ken Prag Collection*
Wow! There are three distinct parts of his collection in this sale: ephemera, postcards, and stocks.

First and foremost, most or all of the material is from his unsorted acquisitions for decades. We found amazing items here. Like the Bodie & Bridgeport Telegraph archive with a message about a failed robbery of the SF mint right after the earthquake!

There is a wealth of paper ephemera, particularly from California. The postcards (over 500 lots) are stunning, and among the best offered so far, with exceptionally rare views in both RPC and printed format. Large collections include California (incl. Tahoe and Yosemite) and Hawaii. Nearly every lot has great cards, and you won’t want to miss this opportunity. Pioneer cards? Hundreds of them. One of the sections we had the most fun with is the gaming section--postcards with a gaming or playing card theme. This collection is now in about 20 lots, comprised of hundreds of cards.

*Numismatics*
A large offering of foreign and US coins, medals, counters, and other exonumia. Includes a C. Bechtler Dollar; Carson City Mint morgans; a fantasy Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Goldfield Iron Strongbox; and a large selection of California and Western tokens and Good For mirrors (ex. Ron Lerch Collection).

*Other Highlights*
Stocks and Bonds: Another fantastic selection from
perhaps a dozen collections. Features rare Arizona pieces and foreign mining stocks from the Prag Collection.

Railroadiana: Another great batch of railroad passes from an incredible Western collection we have been selling over the past year and a half. Also, a rare Colorado railroad section, and a collection of Virginia & Truckee Railroad ephemera from the Prag Collection.


Auction Schedule

Day 1, Thursday, August 5th, 2021, Lots 1000-1605
*General Americana (Lots 1000-1605)
Geographic Sort (1000-1251)
World’s Fair & Expositions (1252-1286)
Gaming (1287-1311)
Bottles & Saloon (1312-1342)
Marbles & Toys (1343-1365)
Jewelry (1366-1421)
Clothing (1422-1452)
Music (1453-1465)
Miscellaneous incl. Photos, Furnishings, Ephemera (1466-1605)

Day 2, Friday, August 6th, 2021, Lots 2000-2596
*Transportation (2000-2153)
Railroad (2000-2119)
Aviation & Automobile (2120-2153)
*Philatelic (2154-2596)
Stamps & Covers (2154-2175)
Postcards (2176-2596)

Day 3, Saturday, August 7th, 2021, Lots 3000-3606
*Native Americana (3000-3387)
Jewelry (3000-3271)
Artifacts, Art, Baskets, Pottery (3272-3315)
Ephemera incl. Rare Photographs, Postcards, & Books (3316-3387)
*Military incl. Custer and Pancho Villa Collections (3388-3514)
Chronologically Sorted (Civil War, Spanish American, WWI, WWII, etc)
*Political (3515-3535)
*Firearms feat. Firearms & Weaponry Historical Books (3536-3606)

Day 4, Sunday, August 8th, 2021, Lots 4000-4606
*Cowboy & Western (4000-4040)
*Art (4041-4105)
*Mining (4106-4189)
*Stocks & Bonds (4190-4310)
*Numismatics (4311-4505)
*Tokens (4506-4606)

Day 5, Monday, August 9th, 2021, Lots 5000-5583
*General Books (5000-5072)
*Bargains & Dealer Specials (5073-5583)
General Americana (5073-5189)
Philatelic (5190-5408)
Stocks & Bonds (5409-5479)
Numismatics incl. Dies, Coins, Counters, & Tokens (5480-5583)
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Coral & Turquoise Cuff  [137236]3100 - Coral & Turquoise Cuff [137236]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early Helen Lincoln Zunie bracelet of coral and turquoise geometric channel inlays. No Hallmark. Inside measure 5.5",1.25" gap. Date: C...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Covered Wagon Bolo  [136998]3101 - Covered Wagon Bolo [136998]
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Virgil Dishta Sr. (ca. 1921-2017) is best known for his exquisite channel inlay jewelry. This silver and turquoise bolo is a covered wagon, Black leat
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Dan Simplicio Bolo  [136590]3102 - Dan Simplicio Bolo [136590]
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Classic Simplicio bolo--rattlesnake overlay and turquoise and coral stones, feather and leaf designs. 2" x 1.5", no tie. Unsigned. Date: ...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Dan Simplicio Coral and Turquoise Bolo  [136945]3103 - Dan Simplicio Coral and Turquoise Bolo [136945]
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Dan Simplicio (1917-1969), one of the historically great Zuni silversmiths--branch coral an d turquoise stones set on silver base with stamping and ap
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to P***a for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Dan Simplicio Peyote Bird Pin  [136964]3104 - Dan Simplicio Peyote Bird Pin [136964]
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Dan Simplicio (1917-1969) designed this peyote bird inlaid with jet, turquoise, mother of pearl and coral. The inlay is set onto an etched silver back
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Dan Simplicio Zuni Bird Pendant  [137256]3105 - Dan Simplicio Zuni Bird Pendant [137256]
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Beautiful Zuni/Hopi bird pendant by Dan Simplicio. Channel inlay of turquoise, jet, mother of pearl, and coral, set in silver with dots of silver. 2...
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Estimate : 260.00 - 360.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Dennis Edaakie Eagle Dancer Bolo  [136985]3106 - Dennis Edaakie Eagle Dancer Bolo [136985]
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Large beautiful Eagle Dancer bolo by Dennis Edaakie (1931-2008). He worked with his wife, Nancy, and their bird pieces are some of the most sought-aft
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Dexter Cellicion Knifewing Bolo  [137144]3107 - Dexter Cellicion Knifewing Bolo [137144]
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Sun Father and Twin Sons by Angela and Oliver Cellicion. Ref Sei Zuni Bird & Sun Face (1931-1999)-- Incredible triple figure bolo with figure ti...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Dishta Silver and Turquoise Belt Buckle  [137187]3108 - Dishta Silver and Turquoise Belt Buckle [137187]
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Vincent and Marvina Dishta (name stamped on reverse) sterling silver stone inlaybelt buckle. Turquoise mother of pearl, and coral inlay on covered wag
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Dixon Shebola Bolo  [137127]3109 - Dixon Shebola Bolo [137127]
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Vintage Peyote bird by Dixon Shebola (1937-1976). Mosaic inlay Turquoise, mother of Pearl, jet coral. 2.25" x 1.75". this beautiful piece ...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Dixon Shebola Bolo Slide  [136959]3110 - Dixon Shebola Bolo Slide [136959]
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Dixon Shebola (Zuni, 1937-1976). Peyote bird, inlaid with turquoise, onyx, mother-of-pearl, and coral. 3" x 2.25". This is an excellent ex...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 6******n for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Dixon Shebola Eagle Dancer  [137150]3111 - Dixon Shebola Eagle Dancer [137150]
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Beautiful, large Dixon Shebola (1937-1976). Very intricate piece with rough stones and inlay. Please see photo. 3.25" x 3.75". Date: c ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 6******n for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Eagle Dancer  [136581]3112 - Eagle Dancer [136581]
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Piece is attributed to Theodore Edaakie (1911-1987). Great Eagle Dancer in turquoise, spiney oyster, jet, mother of pearl inlay set in silver. 3&quo...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Eagle Dancer Bolo  [137149]3113 - Eagle Dancer Bolo [137149]
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Early Eagle Dancer. Unknown Zuni artist. Nice inlay with silver--jet, mother of pearl, turquoise, spiney oyster and a light green stone. 2.5" x...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Eagle Dancer Bolo--Frank Vacit  [137161]3114 - Eagle Dancer Bolo--Frank Vacit [137161]
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Rare Frank Vacit (1915-1999), silver overlay/mosaic Eagle Dancer bolo. Incredible work on this piece. 2.25" x 2". See Toshio Sei's boo...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to P***a for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Eagle Kachina, Frank Vacit  [136995]3115 - Eagle Kachina, Frank Vacit [136995]
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Amazing Eagle Kachina by Frank Vacit (1915-1999). Inlay of jet, spiny oyste, turquoise, mother of pearl. 2.25" x 2". Unsigned, set in silv...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Early Peyote Bird Bolo  [137158]3116 - Early Peyote Bird Bolo [137158]
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Vintage Peyote bird in traditional Zuni mosaic fashion, inlaid with turquoise, coral, onyx/jet, mother of pearl set in silver-- 2" x 1". ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Early Peyote Bird Bolo  [137170]3117 - Early Peyote Bird Bolo [137170]
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Beautiful Peyote bird attributed to Frank Vacit. 3" x 1.75". Great bright colors in turquoise, spiney oyster, jet, mother of pearl. Date...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Early Peyote Bird Pin  [137146]3118 - Early Peyote Bird Pin [137146]
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Unknown artist made this vintage Peyote bird. Very nice inlay and silver beads and wire wrap.1.75" x 2.25". Date: Country (if not USA):...
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Estimate : 170.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Early Rainbow Man Pin  [137266]3119 - Early Rainbow Man Pin [137266]
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Possibly this piece was made by Leo Poblano. Vintage Rainbow Man pin, set in silver with silver dot edges. 2.25" x .75". Date: c 1940...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Elizabeth Leeka Vacit Bolo  [136575]3120 - Elizabeth Leeka Vacit Bolo [136575]
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Small peyote bird bolo by Elizabeth Leeka Vacit. 1.75"x1.25". Black leather tie, silver tips. Date: 1940's-50's Country (if not ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Elliot Qualo "Peyote Bird" Bolo  [136987]3121 - Elliot Qualo "Peyote Bird" Bolo [136987]
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Gorgeous inlay by Elliot Qualo. Very finely detailed inlay set in mother of pearl with silver edging. 1.75"x 1.75", black leather tie with...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Elliot Qualo Mosaic Bolo  [136991]3122 - Elliot Qualo Mosaic Bolo [136991]
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Round bolo with image of Ram's head--impeccable mother of pearl, inlaid into brown circular plaque framed in sterling silver, refined scalloped ...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 6******n for (1,100.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,375.00
 
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Elliot Qualo Quail Bolo  [137165]3123 - Elliot Qualo Quail Bolo [137165]
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Adorable quail looking at a cactus! incredible mosaic inlay with wing raised up from body. Elliot Qualo (1930-1974) designed this charmer all set in m
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Fish Bolo  [136580]3124 - Fish Bolo [136580]
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Large fish bolo, turquoise and abalone shell with silver work on fins and tail. 3.5"x1.75". Unsigned, but possibly by Joe Zunie. Very unus...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Four Zuni Pieces  [137218]3125 - Four Zuni Pieces [137218]
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1) Zuni bird pendant, 1", unknown artist. 2) Knifewing pin, 1.25". 3) Tiny Zuni Sunface pendant, inlay with petit point turquoise, .75&quo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Francis Leekya Turquoise Bolo  [137176]3126 - Francis Leekya Turquoise Bolo [137176]
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Fishscale style inlay turquoise bolo by Francis Leekya (1928-2003). Hallmarked "F L". 1.25" x 1". Date: Country (if not USA)...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Frank Vacit Watch Band & R. Galvan Signed Mexican Pot  [136992]3127 - Frank Vacit Watch Band & R. Galvan Signed Mexican Pot [136992]
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Wotemthia, the Kachina who appears in the Mixed Dance is inlaid on this incredible watchband. 5.5" inside measure, 1.25" gap. Frank Vacit ...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Frank Vacit Zuni Bird Bolo  [137137]3128 - Frank Vacit Zuni Bird Bolo [137137]
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Nice inlay in this Zuni bird by Frank Vacit. Very collectable. 2.25"x1.25". Date: 1940's-50's Country (if not USA): State: N...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Frank Vacit--Knifewing Bolo  [137125]3129 - Frank Vacit--Knifewing Bolo [137125]
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Vintage Knifewing bolo attributed to Frank Vacit. 1.75" x 1.5". This if a great example of Vacit's work. Brown leather tie with long s...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Gary Vacit Ring  [137207]3130 - Gary Vacit Ring [137207]
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Peyote Bird ring by Gary Vacit, size 6. Measures 1.75" x 1.5". Great inlay and silver work. Date: c 1960's Country (if not USA): S...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Ghan Dancer  [137143]3131 - Ghan Dancer [137143]
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This Ghan Dancer, also known as the Apache Mountain Spirit Dancer is probably by Vera Luna (1930-1982). Very small bolo (1.75" x .75") in ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Ghan Dancer  [137163]3132 - Ghan Dancer [137163]
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apache Spirit Dancer by Anna Rita and Lambert Home Jr. 2.25" x 1.75". gorgeous mosaic inlay in mother of pearl oval. silver work looks lik...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Gooney Bird by Jacob Haloo  [137179]3133 - Gooney Bird by Jacob Haloo [137179]
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Jacob Haloo created this modern, charming bolo of a Gooney Bird. 1.75" x 1.25". No hallmark. His work is called overlay Inlay, which requi...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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H L Zunie Turquoise Cuff  [137238]3134 - H L Zunie Turquoise Cuff [137238]
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Turquoise inlay over silver. Helen Lincoln Zunie designed this amazing cuff. The inlaid area is raised above main silver cuff which features twisted w
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Homer & Myra Vacit Eagle Pin  [136588]3135 - Homer & Myra Vacit Eagle Pin [136588]
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Eagle pin, an"H" scratched on reverse by Homer and Myra Vacit. Nice inlay in silver. 2" x 1,75". Date: Country (if not USA): ...
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Homer & Myra Vacit--Knifewing Bolo  [137181]3136 - Homer & Myra Vacit--Knifewing Bolo [137181]
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Rainbow Man bolo by Myra& Homer Vacit was done before grout wires were removed. You can see in the top corners of the piece and in several areas...
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Homer Lambert SR. Duck Pin  [136994]3137 - Homer Lambert SR. Duck Pin [136994]
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Homer Lambert, Sr. (1917-1972) designed this terrific pin of a duck taking flight. Inlay of Turquoise, spiny oyster and mother of pearl, on etched sil
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Homer Vacit Hopi Bird Pin  [137265]3138 - Homer Vacit Hopi Bird Pin [137265]
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Beautiful channel inlay on this Hopi Bird pin. Homer Vacit is a master of the art. Unsigned. Set in silver with dots of silver. 1-7/8" x 1.75&q...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Hopi Bird  [136599]3139 - Hopi Bird [136599]
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Hopi Bird, attributed to Homer & Myra Vacit. However we are fairly certain this piece is by Frank Vacit. Inlay and silver work are most like Fra...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Hopi Bird Pendant, Zuni Inlay Pendant  [137277]3140 - Hopi Bird Pendant, Zuni Inlay Pendant [137277]
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1) Virgil Dishta Sr. designed this round turquoise inlay pin, 1.5" diameter. 2) Zuni "hopi bird" channel inlay pendant, unknown artis...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to P***a for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Horace Iule Knifewing Pin  [137220]3141 - Horace Iule Knifewing Pin [137220]
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Horace Iule (1901-1978), creator of knifewing in cast silver. This pin is cast silver with a single turquoise stone. 1.5" x 1.25". An amaz...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Horace Iule Pins  [137255]3142 - Horace Iule Pins [137255]
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Horace Iule (1901-1978) was one of the first from Zuni to cast Knifewing in silver. This lot includes three pins: 1) Small Knifewing set with 3 turquo
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Horned Sunface Bolo  [137120]3143 - Horned Sunface Bolo [137120]
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Attributed to Myra Tucson--Horned Sunface. 1.25" x 2.25". Turquoise, jet, mother of pearl, spiney oyster--silver beads, twisted wire. Worn...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Horse Fetish Necklace  [137269]3144 - Horse Fetish Necklace [137269]
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Unusual fetish necklace of horses (made of buffalo bone) strung tightly together on a squaw wrapped necklace. 28" length, fits over head. Date...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Horse Head Bolo  [137129]3145 - Horse Head Bolo [137129]
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Elliot Qualo (1930-1974), one of the master artists of the 70's, designed this horse head bolo. Mosaic inlay in tortoise shell. 1-5/8" diam...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Horse Inlay Belt Buckle  [136589]3146 - Horse Inlay Belt Buckle [136589]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Attributed to Dan Simplicio. Horse head inlay in tortoise shell. Rectangular silver buckle with turquoise stone set in corners, etched edges. Great ex
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to p********n for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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Hummingbird Fetish Necklace  [137273]3147 - Hummingbird Fetish Necklace [137273]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Zuni single strand fetish necklace, 18 hand-carved hummingbirds are interspersed between tiny shell and turquoise heishi with a larger turquoise penda
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to r**4 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Hustito Knifewing Bolo  [137193]3148 - Hustito Knifewing Bolo [137193]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Alonzo Hustito Knifewing-- inlay of turquoise, spiney oyster, jet and mother of pearl with his traditional beautiful silver work. 2.5" x 2"...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Hustito Knifewing Bolo  [137196]3149 - Hustito Knifewing Bolo [137196]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Knifewing bolo by Alonzo Hustito (hallmarked). A beauty--inlay is perfect and silver edging is great. Certainly, a collector's piece. 2.25"...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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