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  • 19th C. Australian Aboriginal Bark Painting Barramundi
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 98

    19th C. Australian Aboriginal Bark Painting Barramundi

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 19th C. Polynesian Cook Islands Wood Club
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 98a

    19th C. Polynesian Cook Islands Wood Club

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Rare 18th C. New Caledonia Gourd Container
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,000
    Lot 98b

    Rare 18th C. New Caledonia Gourd Container

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,000
  • 19th C. Admiralty Islands Obsidian Knife (Gudom)
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 98c

    19th C. Admiralty Islands Obsidian Knife (Gudom)

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • 19th C. Indonesian Toraja Wood Tau Tau Puppets
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 99

    19th C. Indonesian Toraja Wood Tau Tau Puppets

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 19th C. Dayak Wood, Rattan, & Nickel Brass Shaman's Box
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 100

    19th C. Dayak Wood, Rattan, & Nickel Brass Shaman's Box...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • 19th C. Borneo Dayak Wood Figural Hampatong Charm
    Estimate
    $1,300 - $1,950
    Lot 101

    19th C. Borneo Dayak Wood Figural Hampatong Charm

    Est.
    $1,300 - $1,950
  • 19th C. Dayak Wood & Rattan Dart Quiver w/ 6 Darts
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,700
    Lot 102

    19th C. Dayak Wood & Rattan Dart Quiver w/ 6 Darts

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,700
  • 20th C. Hawaiian Hide, Rattan & Coconut Puniu Drum
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 103

    20th C. Hawaiian Hide, Rattan & Coconut Puniu Drum

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 18th C. Hawaiian Stone Game / Balance Ball
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 104

    18th C. Hawaiian Stone Game / Balance Ball

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 18th C. Hawaiian Volcanic Stone Mortar
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 105

    18th C. Hawaiian Volcanic Stone Mortar

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Lot of 5 Late 19th C. Hawaiian 'Ulu Maika Game Stones
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,400
    Lot 106

    Lot of 5 Late 19th C. Hawaiian 'Ulu Maika Game Stones

    Est.
    $900 - $1,400
  • Early 20th C. Hawaiian Ohia Wood Bowl for Ali'i
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 106a

    Early 20th C. Hawaiian Ohia Wood Bowl for Ali'i

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Late 19th C. Hawaiian Coconut Shell Goblet
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 107

    Late 19th C. Hawaiian Coconut Shell Goblet

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Signed Mid 20th C. Hawaiian Milo Wood Bowl
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 108

    Signed Mid 20th C. Hawaiian Milo Wood Bowl

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Signed Hawaiian Milo Wood Bowl - Chris Allen
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 109

    Signed Hawaiian Milo Wood Bowl - Chris Allen

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Signed Hawaiian Koa Wood Bowl, ca. 1957
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 109a

    Signed Hawaiian Koa Wood Bowl, ca. 1957

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Vintage Hawaiian Monkeypod Wood Bowl
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 109b

    Vintage Hawaiian Monkeypod Wood Bowl

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • 19th C. Solomon Islands Wood Tapa Beater
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 110

    19th C. Solomon Islands Wood Tapa Beater

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • 20th C. Solomon Islands  Wood War Club w/ Incised Motif
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 111

    20th C. Solomon Islands Wood War Club w/ Incised Motif

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Gilbert Islands Shark Tooth Short Sword, ca. 1940s
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 112

    Gilbert Islands Shark Tooth Short Sword, ca. 1940s

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Vibrant 20th C. Pacific Islands Tapa Cloth
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 113

    Vibrant 20th C. Pacific Islands Tapa Cloth

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Mid 20th C. Indonesian Alors Island Brass Moko Drum
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 115

    Mid 20th C. Indonesian Alors Island Brass Moko Drum

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Mid-20th C. Australian Wood Surfboard by Bill Wallace
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 115a

    Mid-20th C. Australian Wood Surfboard by Bill Wallace

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • 20th C. Trobriand Islands Wood Dance Club, Ex Sotheby's
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 116

    20th C. Trobriand Islands Wood Dance Club, Ex Sotheby's...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Massive 18th C. Tahitian Shell Fish Hook
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 116a

    Massive 18th C. Tahitian Shell Fish Hook

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Late 18th C. Tongan Wood & Stone Hafted Adze
    Estimate
    $11,500 - $17,250
    Lot 116b

    Late 18th C. Tongan Wood & Stone Hafted Adze

    Est.
    $11,500 - $17,250
  • 19th C. Solomon Islands Wood & Fiber Comb
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 116c

    19th C. Solomon Islands Wood & Fiber Comb

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 19th C. Fijian Ceremonial Lidded Coconut Cup
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 116d

    19th C. Fijian Ceremonial Lidded Coconut Cup

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Late 19th C. Solomon Islands Wood Dance Club
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 117

    Late 19th C. Solomon Islands Wood Dance Club

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • 19th C. Polynesian Tongan Wood Hand Club
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $4,000
    Lot 117a

    19th C. Polynesian Tongan Wood Hand Club

    Est.
    $2,500 - $4,000
  • 19th C. Trobriand Islands Massim Wooden Feast Bowl
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,050
    Lot 117b

    19th C. Trobriand Islands Massim Wooden Feast Bowl

    Est.
    $700 - $1,050
  • 19th C. Fijian Wood Canoe Bailer
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $5,500
    Lot 117c

    19th C. Fijian Wood Canoe Bailer

    Est.
    $4,000 - $5,500
  • 19th C. Fijian Wood Throwing Club - I Ula Tavatava
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 117d

    19th C. Fijian Wood Throwing Club - I Ula Tavatava

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Papua New Guinea Wooden Tapa Beater w/ Gridded Pattern
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 118

    Papua New Guinea Wooden Tapa Beater w/ Gridded Pattern

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • 19th C. Tonga Bone, Wood, & Horse Hair Fly Whisk
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,250
    Lot 118a

    19th C. Tonga Bone, Wood, & Horse Hair Fly Whisk

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,250
  • Large / Beautiful 19th C. Polynesian Woven Fiber Tray
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 118b

    Large / Beautiful 19th C. Polynesian Woven Fiber Tray

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • 19th C. Fiji Coconut Ladle w/ Wood Handle - ex Bonhams
    Estimate
    $7,500 - $11,250
    Lot 118c

    19th C. Fiji Coconut Ladle w/ Wood Handle - ex Bonhams

    Est.
    $7,500 - $11,250
  • 19th C. Solomon Islands Arm Bands / Ambegwaro (pr)
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 118d

    19th C. Solomon Islands Arm Bands / Ambegwaro (pr)

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • 19th C. Micronesian Caroline Islands Belt Married Woman
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 118e

    19th C. Micronesian Caroline Islands Belt Married Woman...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • 20th C. Fijian Coconut Leaf / Sennit Woven Fan
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 119

    20th C. Fijian Coconut Leaf / Sennit Woven Fan

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Huge 19th C. Fijian Wood Yaqona Bowl (Tanoa)
    Estimate
    $2,800 - $4,200
    Lot 119a

    Huge 19th C. Fijian Wood Yaqona Bowl (Tanoa)

    Est.
    $2,800 - $4,200
  • 19th C. Micronesian Coral Pounder
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 119b

    19th C. Micronesian Coral Pounder

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • 20th C. Polynesian Carved Wood Staff w/ Shell Inlay
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 119c

    20th C. Polynesian Carved Wood Staff w/ Shell Inlay

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Early 20th C. Polynesian Wood Tapa Beater
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 119d

    Early 20th C. Polynesian Wood Tapa Beater

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 19th C. Polynesian Samoan Fiber Tapa Eventail
    Estimate
    $9,000 - $18,000
    Lot 119e

    19th C. Polynesian Samoan Fiber Tapa Eventail

    Est.
    $9,000 - $18,000
  • 20th C. Marquesas Islands Wooden Tiki Figure
    Estimate
    $550 - $825
    Lot 120

    20th C. Marquesas Islands Wooden Tiki Figure

    Est.
    $550 - $825
  • Early 20th C. Ifugao Wood Offering Dish
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 121

    Early 20th C. Ifugao Wood Offering Dish

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200

Auction Description

 	American Frontier | Ethnographic | Tribal Art by Artemis Gallery
Featuring historical examples from the American, Spanish, and Mexican frontiers, as well as Native American, Ethnographic, Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, more. All items offered for sale have been legally acquired, are legal to sell and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. We ship worldwide to most countries, offering in-house shipping for your convenience. Read more
Artemis Gallery
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Phone:+17208907700

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Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. These terms are applicable to all bidders, collectors and dealers alike. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance of these "Terms of Sale." 1. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. 2. This is an auction sale, not an approval sale. By bidding in this auction, the bidder personally guarantees payment. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be resold. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. 3. HIGH and LOW ESTIMATES are provided for each lot for reference only. 4. No lots will be released / shipped until payment has been made in full. Payment (in U.S. funds) may be made via personal check or money order, via credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover), PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer. For PayPal payments please use "artemisgallery@gmail.com" email address for processing payments. 5. BUYER'S PREMIUM: A 24.5% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final price of each lot purchased through Artemis Gallery and will be paid by all bidders without exception. 6. CO SALES TAX: Appropriate Colorado Sales Tax will be added to all invoices, unless a valid CO seller's permit is on file with Artemis Gallery/Artemis Gallery Live prior to any bidding in the auction. Items shipped outside of CO (United States or international) are also sales tax exempt. 7. RETURN POLICY: In the event of an authenticity dispute, written notification of the dispute must be provided to Artemis Gallery within two business days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data. After Artemis Gallery is notified of the dispute, a written letter from a recognized expert in the field pertaining to the item in dispute must then be presented. 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