Wigwam Auction--March 2019

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)

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Pestles and Sharpening Stone -this item removed for Cultural and Historical Preservation3383 - Pestles and Sharpening Stone -this item removed for Cultural and Historical Preservation
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These items have been voluntarily removed for cultural and historic preservation in cooperation with, and under guidance of the Bureau of Indian Affai
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Small Paiute Beaded Bottle by Audrey Frailinger  (87838)3384 - Small Paiute Beaded Bottle by Audrey Frailinger (87838)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous contemporary small beaded bottle. Not a bead amiss! 3.5" purple, turquoise, white, lavender beads. Paper scroll inside bottle. Date:...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Marble Net Weight  -this item removed for Cultural and Historical Preservation (98017)3385 - Marble Net Weight -this item removed for Cultural and Historical Preservation (98017)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These items have been voluntarily removed for cultural and historic preservation in cooperation with, and under guidance of the Bureau of Indian Affai
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Winnemucca Lake, NV Stone Hand Tools -Items Removed for Cultural and Historical Presservation3386 - Winnemucca Lake, NV Stone Hand Tools -Items Removed for Cultural and Historical Presservation
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These items have been voluntarily removed for cultural and historic preservation in cooperation with, and under guidance of the Bureau of Indian Affai
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Agate Scraper with projectile points of Obsidian  (90646)3387 - Agate Scraper with projectile points of Obsidian (90646)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This specimen mount box 12 in. X 16 in. contains 22 pieces of projectile points, a scraper, and a drill. The bird points are a smoky obsidian circling
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Arrowheads & Points  (90657)3388 - Arrowheads & Points (90657)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
42 bird points, arrowheads, & small scrapers, mostly obsidian, some chert. There are Martis Series, Humboldt concave Base A, & 1 white bird ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Arrowheads and Stone Points  (87713)3389 - Arrowheads and Stone Points (87713)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
13 Points in this shadow box includes obsidian & chert. 1 of the obvious points that is beautifully cut is from the Great Basin Large Stem, appr...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to j******6 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Arrowheads, Knife, Drills, Bird Points  (90655)3390 - Arrowheads, Knife, Drills, Bird Points (90655)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
20 pieces of obsidian, quartz, agate. Ryker mount. There is 1 knife in this presentation maybe used for cutting hides of small animals. This knife mea
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beaded Cuff & Belt Set (Paiute)  (87852)3391 - Beaded Cuff & Belt Set (Paiute) (87852)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The set includes 2 cuffs, a belt, and a head band. Beautiful beadwork using white background beads with red and black accent designs. Belt is approx.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********s.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Bone Awl, Arrowheads, Points & Scrapers  (90651)3392 - Bone Awl, Arrowheads, Points & Scrapers (90651)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 20 drills, arrowheads, a bone awl, & a beautiful & rare scraper with unusual color made from quartz 3.5" x 2.5". Ryker mou...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to k*****g for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Canoes (5 Decorative)   (87532)3393 - Canoes (5 Decorative) (87532)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of 5 handmade birch bark canoes of different sizes with 4 paddles. Sizes ranging from 22.5" L; 17.25"L; 14.5"L ; 7.5"L; 12&q...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 6******n for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Chert & Obsidian, Carnelian Points & Scrapers  (90287)3394 - Chert & Obsidian, Carnelian Points & Scrapers (90287)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 37 pieces in this display. Contains scrapers from the Martis Series, points from the Elko Series; some are Northern Side Notched; 1 very small
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******T for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Clear Quartz  Doctoring Tool, Points, Drills & Scrapers  (91171)3395 - Clear Quartz Doctoring Tool, Points, Drills & Scrapers (91171)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 50 pieces in this lot, mainly obsidian, chert, 1 bone, & most importantly is a clear quartz that is called singing quartz rock that was ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to P******e for (140.00 + 23.80BP) = 163.80
 
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Crescents, Shells, Trade Beads  (90652)3396 - Crescents, Shells, Trade Beads (90652)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 20 pieces in this collection. Blue trade beads, assorted buttons, obsidian points. Petrified wood, point from Elko Series, Semi petrified cent
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to h*******s for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Drills, Points, Arrowheads  (87773)3397 - Drills, Points, Arrowheads (87773)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shadow box of approx. 35 pieces. This includes bird points from the Desert Series (approx. 1000 years old), several drills of obsidian, chert, several
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8***6 for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Fishhook of Bone & Wood, Bone Needles, Trade Beads  (90656)3398 - Fishhook of Bone & Wood, Bone Needles, Trade Beads (90656)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 20 pieces. Handmade fish hook; bone needles, obsidian scrapers. Notched point arrowheads, from Northern Side Notched, several Humboldt Concave
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to t*****d for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Great Basin Grinding Stone  (90759)3399 - Great Basin Grinding Stone (90759)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
15.5 x 15.5 x 8" body with grinding stone. Gray-brown latite. About 50 pounds. Date: City/County: State: Nevada
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Great Basin Projectile Points   (90647)3400 - Great Basin Projectile Points (90647)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is one intriguing specimen mount box of 13 points. A beautiful arrangement of obsidian, carnelian, pink quartz, and red chert. This collection c
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to J*****1 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Great Basin Projectile points and basket fragment  (78847)3401 - Great Basin Projectile points and basket fragment (78847)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a very intriguing collection of Great Basin projectile points, knives, tools, and a basket fragment. It includes bird point to medium game siz
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to G*********n for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Group of Native American Tools  (61556)3402 - Group of Native American Tools (61556)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes tools--scrapers, sinkers, ax heads, cobbles, drill, and projectile points of chert, granite, slate, quartz and more. This group cantains
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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