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Wigwam Auction--March 2019

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

Auction Details

"A Celebration of Our Great Basin Native American Heritage"

Featuring the Moe Royels Great Basin Wigwam Collection plus two other important Native American Collections

The sale of the Moe And Mary Royels Wigwam Café Collection and the Great Basin Collection is a true celebration. The items within the collections reflect the very rich history we have here in this unique place we call the Great Basin.
Moe Royels was born in Montana in 1940. The family moved to Nevada when Moe was only three months old. He grew up in Wadsworth and Fernley and was in the Army from 1959-1961. Moe married Mary in 1964 and the pair opened the Dainty Cone in Fernley and immediately started displaying their Indian Artifact collection. As an exploration geologist during the 1970’s and early 1980’s the Dainty Cone was always a place to grab a hamburger and have fun looking at the artifacts. In 1984, the place was remodeled into the Wigwam Café. Along the way there were more remodels, finally ending up with massive display cases throughout the restaurant showing off the collection. Meanwhile, across the street, another parallel collection had developed over time which also went on public display, today known as the “Great Basin Collection.”

Moe was a fanatic fan of the Nevada desert communities. It seems everyone for about 100 miles around had been touched in some way by Moe. When he died in 2014, hundreds attended his memorial celebration, from Nixon to Fallon.

The Wigwam Collection is a fantastic array of Native American collectibles, art and artifacts. A number of the items (dresses) were made especially for Mary Royels and few for Moe generally by local Paiute friends. The collections include some fabulous Baby Baskets, beaded baskets, spectacular art depicting early man in the Great Basin by renowned artist William A. Moore, and stone artifacts. A large collection of moccasins is also a part of the collections. The stone projectile point collections are probably the largest offering of Great Basin points ever made, reflecting over fifty years of collecting.

Sixth generation Paiute basket weaver Norm Delorme has helped identify basket makers. Norm and I have also written several essays regarding the collections and cultural losses. We encourage you to read and digest them, creating thoughtful discussion, not only of cultures past, but cultures present. We also have a discussion of recent regulations regarding collection, especially NAGPRA. During the entire process of cataloging, we found a trade organization dedicated to preserving cultures and the ethics of collecting, ATADA, and we joined.

Two other important collections round out this large Native American offering: a wonderful collection of choice Native American art and a massive collection of vintage Native American post cards. In the latter category, we are only offering a part of the collection in this sale, with more to come in May and perhaps the following sale, date to be determined. (maybe July).

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS:
* A huge Mining section featuring another selection of rare mining stock certificates from the Ken Prag Collection plus mining artifacts, books, & other ephemera

*Numismatics: medals and so-called dollars from the Salvatore Falcone Collection, dies & other collectibles from the Northwest Territorial Mint, and US & foreign coinage.

*Bottles: California & Nevada sodas, Nevada medicines, rare Nevada whiskies, and more.

*General Americana feat. US directories, documents, photos, hard goods, and more with a focus on the Western States. Also non-mining stock certificates from the Prag Collection & ephemera from the Joe Elcano Nevada History Collection.

*Railroad, Auto. & Transportation Company stocks from the Prag Collection

*A Bargains & Dealer Specials section featuring larger groups ideal for resale and entry-level collectibles in many categories.

Auction Schedule

Day 1, March 7th, 2019 (Lots 1000-1534)
*Numismatics (1000-1285)
Books (1000-1006)
Checks (1007-1017)
Coins (1018-1046)
Dies (1048-1105)
Ephemera & Collectibles (1106-1115)
Medals (1116-1155)
So-Called Dollars (1156-1264)
Tokens (1265-1285)
*Bottles (1286-1451)
*Saloon (1452-1461)
*Cowboy (1462-1496)
*Firearms & Weaponry (1497-1523)
*Gaming (1524-1534)

Day 2, March 8th, 2019 (Lots 2000-2686)
*Bargains & Dealer Specials (2000-2113)
Ephemera & Collectibles (2000-2069)
Stock Certificates (2070-2113)
*General Americana (2114-2664)
Advertising & Apparel (2214-2129)
Art (2130-2141)
Books & Directories (2142-2195)
Calendars (2196-2204)
Entertainment Industry (2205-2216)
Ephemera & Collectibles (2217-2499)
Gold Rush (2500-2507)
Political (2512-2522)
Military (2523-2546)
Postal History (2547-2555)
Wells Fargo & Express (2556-2570
Silverware/Flatware/Spoons (2575-2586)
Non-Mining Stock Certificates (2587- 2656)
Misc. incl. Toys, Worlds Fair (2657-2664)
*General Foreign (2665-2686)

Day 3, March 9th, 2019 (Lots 3000-3575)
*Art (3000-3052)
*Native Americana Part I (3053-3575)
Art (3053-3197)
Apparel (3198-3223)
Gloves (3224-3235)
Moccasins (3236-3279)
Accessories (3280-3304)
Jewelry & Trade Beads (3305-3361)
Artifacts (3362-3544)
Pipes (3545-3551)
Dies (3552-3554)
Baby Baskets (3555-3575)

Day 4, March 10th, 2019 (Lots 4000-4731)
*Native Americana Part II (4000-4301)
Pottery (4000-4011)
Baskets (4012-4140)
Dolls (4141-4155)
Books (4156-4170)
Ephemera & Collectibles (4171-4248)
Photographs (4249-4272)
Postcards (4273-4291)
Rugs/Weavings (4292-4301)
*Transportation (4302-4546)
*Railroad (4547-4731)

Day 5, March 11th, 2019 (Lots 5000-5592)
*Minerals (5000-5013)
*Mining (5014-5592)
Artifacts & Assay (5014-5035)
Books (5036-5049)
Ephemera & Collectibles (5050-5113)
Explosives (5114-5123)
Maps (5126-5140)
Mine Lighting (5141-5151)
Signs (5162-5167)
Spoons (5168-5180)
Mining Stocks (5181-5592)

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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Seneca Style Trade Ax (old) (87829)3521 - Seneca Style Trade Ax (old) (87829)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hand made turn of the century. Animal fur trim, deer dewclaws, feathers recently added & commercially dyed. Autokee Trading Company, Certificate...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to h******y for 200.00
 
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Shell Beads and Tools (87769)3522 - Shell Beads and Tools (87769)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a selection from the historic Wigwam collection of Fernley, Nevada in a 16 in. X 20 in. walnut frame. This frame is intriguing because it doe
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t*****d for 137.50
 
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Small Stone Carved Items (4) (90616)3523 - Small Stone Carved Items (4) (90616)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2" brown pot with loose lid, 1.25" blue bead, 1.25" carved walnut?, 4.25" carved bowl with A mark on bottom. This is from the hi...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 81.25
 
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Stone & Obsidian Points & Tools (87726)3524 - Stone & Obsidian Points & Tools (87726)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a selection from the historic Wigwam collection of Fernley, Nevada in a 16 in. X 20 in. walnut stained frame. There are approx. 50 pieces to t
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d******T for 187.50
 
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Stone Arrow Straightener and Fishing Sinker (90250)3525 - Stone Arrow Straightener and Fishing Sinker (90250)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Arrow straightener matatte stone, 4x3". Great Basin sinker stone with 2 notches, 3.5x2.5" Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********i.. for 93.75
 
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Stone Axe Heads (2) (90251)3526 - Stone Axe Heads (2) (90251)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grey rock axe head 6x3". Partial granite axe head 3.25x2.5". Traded to the collector, likely not Great Basin Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to b**********w for 100.00
 
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Stone Grinding Tools (10) (98031)3527 - Stone Grinding Tools (10) (98031)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 assorted mostly grinding stones. 2.75-6.5" long Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to N****n for 87.50
 
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Stone Hand Tool Collection (19) (98055)3528 - Stone Hand Tool Collection (19) (98055)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
19 stone hand tools, mostly with cut edges. 1.5-8" Date: City/County: State:
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Stone Hand Tools (8) (98056)3529 - Stone Hand Tools (8) (98056)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 stone hand tools with signs of notched handiwork Date: City/County: State:
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Stone Phallus (87866)3530 - Stone Phallus (87866)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stone phallus. Unusual item. 4" Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t*****d for 531.25
 
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Stone Points, Awls, Shell Beads (87776)3531 - Stone Points, Awls, Shell Beads (87776)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 40 points and 10 shell beads. Obsidian and quartz. Frame 16x20". This is from the historic Wigwam Collection. Date: City/County: St...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d******T for 406.25
 
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Stone Tool Heads (Ax) (98000)3532 - Stone Tool Heads (Ax) (98000)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5.5" x 3". Only the head of the ax in this lot. It is smooth black stone. There is no ax handle included. It's very old from the Pacif...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********a for 118.75
 
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Stone Tools (2) (98058)3533 - Stone Tools (2) (98058)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual reddish brown tool with drilled hole and scored lines, 5.25x3.25". Dark granite with flat bottom 3.75x9" Date: City/County: S...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t*****d for 187.50
 
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Stray Stone Shards (90256)3534 - Stray Stone Shards (90256)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 20 stone shards, best one is obsidian 5.5x4.5" Date: City/County: State:
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Tall Beaded Bottle (Paiute) (87862)3535 - Tall Beaded Bottle (Paiute) (87862)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Contemporary green, orange and multicolored beads, by artist Maggie Houton. 3.75" x 18". Tapers from base to top. Beautiful piece. From t...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 312.50
 
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Tall Beaded bottle with lid (Paiute) (87833)3536 - Tall Beaded bottle with lid (Paiute) (87833)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
light blue with orange and yellow zig zag design. By Maggie Aouton. 3.5" w. at base tapers to 1.5"at top, x 18.75" length. From the H...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 593.75
 
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Tall Beaded Bottle with lid (Paiute) (87832)3537 - Tall Beaded Bottle with lid (Paiute) (87832)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White and blue design 2.5" at base x 1.25" at top, 14" length. Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 468.75
 
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Tomahawk (88548)3538 - Tomahawk (88548)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Handmade tomahawk, tightly beaded with blue, red, and clear beads and fringes of buckskin. Approx. 23"L., and the fringes are approx. 12"L...
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Tomahawk of the Trade Ax Style (88551)3539 - Tomahawk of the Trade Ax Style (88551)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Museum quality. This tomahawk from the Wigwam collection came to the collection without history, as do many artifacts. It is of the Trade Ax sty
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to b********g.. for 625.00
 
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U.S. Indian Service button Obsidian Points (87765)3540 - U.S. Indian Service button Obsidian Points (87765)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a selection from the historic Wigwam collection of Fernley, Nevada in a 16 in. X 20 in. walnut frame. There are 28 projectile points mostly ob
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to n********s.. for 187.50
 
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