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)

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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Little Bighorn Battlefield in Postcards  (91450)4199 - Little Bighorn Battlefield in Postcards (91450)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Many of the Little Bighorn scene photos are from the work of L. A. Huffman of Miles City, Montana. A total of 22 photos are Huffmans. There are a tota
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Two Indian Trader Billheads: Golding of Nixon and Gregory of Schurz  (99735)4200 - Two Indian Trader Billheads: Golding of Nixon and Gregory of Schurz (99735)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. 1) Warren T Golding, constable and Indian trader: Called a plucky little officer by the local papers. He moved to Wadsworth in 1880. Lette
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6*****b for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Medals (3) of Native American Tribes  (90704)4201 - Medals (3) of Native American Tribes (90704)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 beautiful medals. 1) Sovereign Nation of the Sioux, 1971, on the obverse, Rosebud Sioux/Maza-Ska; 2)Sovereign Nation of the Crow Tribe, 1972//Crow T
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****4 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Navajo Vintage Sterling Silver Spoons (7)  (90688)4202 - Navajo Vintage Sterling Silver Spoons (7) (90688)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a great set of 7 very rare all handmade Navajo sterling silver spoons. Each spoon is engraved at the top of the handle and they measure at 4”
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Paiute Post Cards  (100516)4203 - Paiute Post Cards (100516)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten: 3 white border RPCs; one borderless "Makers of Rabbit Blanket Paiute;" two by Smith & Co. of Carson City. Two old chromol...
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Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********v.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Native American Photos and Postcards of Pottery  (91429)4204 - Native American Photos and Postcards of Pottery (91429)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a grouping of actual photographs and postcards depicting pottery being made, painted or sold on the streets. One postcard of Aztec Ruin (The E
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to p**y for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Native American Postcards - Pueblo History  (91418)4205 - Native American Postcards - Pueblo History (91418)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of 12 postcards; prints of Fred Harvey art depicting Pueblo Native American history relating to Sante Fe or New Mexico. Meet the
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Pueblo Tribes on Postcards  (91437)4206 - Pueblo Tribes on Postcards (91437)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of approx. 90 cards with about 8 RPCs. Pueblo tribes are presented from New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona. You will find a postca
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Estimate : 650.00 - 800.00
Sold to s********x for (325.00 + 71.50BP) = 396.50
 
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Zuni Indian Post Cards  (100529)4207 - Zuni Indian Post Cards (100529)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five RPCs featuring Zuni Indians of New Mexico. Date: City/County: State: New Mexico
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Pawnee & Kaws RPCs  (100517)4208 - Pawnee & Kaws RPCs (100517)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five: four white borders from Pawhuksa, OK: John Stink, Chief Baconrind, Petsimoi. Wah-Shun-Gah, Chief of the Kaws. Date: City/County: Paw
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Oklahoma Cherokee and Choctaw Tribe RPC  (91432)4209 - Oklahoma Cherokee and Choctaw Tribe RPC (91432)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of Oklahoma tribes, mainly Cherokee and occasional Choctaw tribe. 33 cards in all with 12 RPCs. Date: City/County: State: O
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Columbia River Indian Post Cards  (100521)4210 - Columbia River Indian Post Cards (100521)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 33: 16 RPCs, 4 modern RPCs; 13 Lithos. Date: City/County: State: Oregon
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Arrowheads Mentioned in 1874 Pennsylvania Diary  (90974)4211 - Arrowheads Mentioned in 1874 Pennsylvania Diary (90974)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1874 Diary by day, perhaps 25% filled out in tiny pencil writing. Heavy emphasis on Church and the bible, but also on relationships.Mentions Philly, O
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Baby Basket Vintage Postcard Collection  (91408)4212 - Baby Basket Vintage Postcard Collection (91408)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of approx. 50 postcards of Native American babies in baskets. RPC: Five are without borders, 31 with white borders, 12 are chrom
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Baby Basket Vintage Postcards Grouping  (91424)4213 - Baby Basket Vintage Postcards Grouping (91424)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of over 40 postcards depicting Native American babies in baskets. All are in color, some duplicates. Vintage 1910- 1930's. ...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Baby Cradleboard Vintage Postcards  (91409)4214 - Baby Cradleboard Vintage Postcards (91409)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of 19 postcards of babies in cradleboards; 8 are chromo-lithograph, 5 are RPC white borders, and 2 are without borders, plus 2 mo
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Buffalo Bill Cody Lithograph Postcards  (91446)4215 - Buffalo Bill Cody Lithograph Postcards (91446)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of 32 lithograph postcards of Buffalo Bill. Many are reproductions of famous artists paintings of Bill Cody. Some duplicates will
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Chief Joseph Ephemera Collection  (101047)4216 - Chief Joseph Ephemera Collection (101047)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice collection of Chief Joseph ephemera. Chief Joseph (1840-1904), leader of the Nez Perce, as was his father. The Nez Perce lived on lands &q...
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Collection of Native American and Cowboy Postcards  (91410)4217 - Collection of Native American and Cowboy Postcards (91410)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of approx. 160 humorous postcards vintage 1940's to 1950's. All are hand drawn Native American or Cowboy themed. Inclu...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Collection of Native American Postcards from across the United States  (91412)4218 - Collection of Native American Postcards from across the United States (91412)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of Native American postcards from varied tribes across the United States; Choctaw, Blackfoot, Chippewa, and Sioux. One dated 1907
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b********t.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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