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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Crow & Cheyenne Post Cards  (100515)4219 - Crow & Cheyenne Post Cards (100515)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twelve: 5 old lithos, and 7 RPCs, including "the dedication of the Jim Baker Cabin, Cheyenne, Wyoming, by D-F Photo Co. Date: City/Co...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Dude Larson Postcard Collection  (91449)4220 - Dude Larson Postcard Collection (91449)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of Route 66 collectible cards, 34 in total. There are 2 large-format cards of whimsical nature. Many cards are black and white wh
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Start Price : 225.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Flathead RPCs  (100518)4221 - Flathead RPCs (100518)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: white border with six Indians; no border panorama of the Indians on the Flathead reservation, 1911. Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to a****y for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Geronimo Ephemera Collection  (101042)4222 - Geronimo Ephemera Collection (101042)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Geronimo, one of the most famous Apache warriors in American history. This is a nice collectible group highlighted by a bronze bust, 8" tall, b...
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Great Lakes Indian Post Cards  (100519)4223 - Great Lakes Indian Post Cards (100519)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 21: twelve lithocards, 2 modern RPCs, 7 RPCs. Date: City/County: State:
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Illustration from Harper's Weekly   (63231)4224 - Illustration from Harper's Weekly (63231)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Titled "Suspicious Guests" this illustration shows a Native American man in conversation with a group of white settlers on a snowy day. In...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r********e.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Indian Boarding Schools Post Cards  (100520)4225 - Indian Boarding Schools Post Cards (100520)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four rare cards three lithos, one RPC: Cheyenne Indian School Band; Pawnee Indian Students from Oklahoma at Indian School, Phoenix, Arizona; Gi
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to C*****4 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Indian Chiefs and Warriors postcards  (91444)4226 - Indian Chiefs and Warriors postcards (91444)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a photo album of approx. 74 photos of many chiefs and some warriors. 25 are RPCs. Chief Yellow Horse is shown, along with Chief White Swan,
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Indians in Canoes Post Cards  (100522)4227 - Indians in Canoes Post Cards (100522)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven: 5 RPC s, 2 lithos. Date: City/County: State:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Misc. Cherokee Ephemera, Books, VHS Tapes  (55113)4228 - Misc. Cherokee Ephemera, Books, VHS Tapes (55113)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardback and paperback books, VHS tapes is telling about the Cherokee Nation, The Story of New Echota. Book of Etowah Papers by Moorehead; Sam Houston
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Native American Advertising Cards - H.J. Soulen Art Cards  (91417)4229 - Native American Advertising Cards - H.J. Soulen Art Cards (91417)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of 9 3 1/2 in. X 5 1/2 in. advertising cards from the Geis and Co. of Buffalo, New York. One is identified to 1913. All are H.J
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Native American Ashtray  (89322)4230 - Native American Ashtray (89322)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Triangular ashtray with a Native American male image. Hand painted in Nippon, c. 19th century. Appears unused. 5.5". Mackie Collection Date: ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to v*********f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Native American Postcards by Groves and Great Northern Railway  (91419)4231 - Native American Postcards by Groves and Great Northern Railway (91419)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of 21 postcards. The Groves series are 12 count and the Great Northern Railway series are 9 in count and are in color. All depict
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Native American Postcards Depicting Baskets  (91428)4232 - Native American Postcards Depicting Baskets (91428)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a grouping of approx. 40 postcards depicting the making of baskets from various Native American tribes. All are chromo-lithographs. Some early
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Native American Postcards with Gold-Tone Background  (91422)4233 - Native American Postcards with Gold-Tone Background (91422)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a a collection 19 postcards all with a gold-tone background depicting varied Native Americans. The earliest post card is dated 1909. All in be
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to s********x for (125.00 + 27.50BP) = 152.50
 
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Native American RPC and Lithograph Cards - No Specific Tribe  (91433)4234 - Native American RPC and Lithograph Cards - No Specific Tribe (91433)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of approx. 65 cards; 26 are RPCs and the rest are lithograph cards. No specific tribe is represented. Includes the lithograph of
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Native American Trading Cards  (91416)4235 - Native American Trading Cards (91416)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of about 80 trading cards from: Loma Linda foods, the Red Man Tobaccco Co., and Ohio Match Co., and others. All in color and many
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,100.00
 
 
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Native American Transfer Postcards   (91421)4236 - Native American Transfer Postcards (91421)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a set of 6 postcards with the unique feature of cut and transfer. Vintage but date unknown. Six cards with Native American images. Date: Ci
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Navajo Girl Trade Card  (91420)4237 - Navajo Girl Trade Card (91420)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a single trade card from the H.D. Macrae Co. depicting a young Navajo girl molding clay figurines for a ceremony or trade industry 3 1/2 in. X
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Petroglyph Art and Sign Language on Postcards  (91440)4238 - Petroglyph Art and Sign Language on Postcards (91440)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sometimes whimsical, sometimes serious, this lot includes several lithographs of petroglyph art on rocks. A collection of 22 postcards,; 1 RPC includ
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to M********y for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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