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  • Luristan Copper Mace Head - Nicely Decorated
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 44

    Luristan Copper Mace Head - Nicely Decorated

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • Luristan Leaded Bronze Mace Head w/ Faceted Spikes
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 45

    Luristan Leaded Bronze Mace Head w/ Faceted Spikes

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Luristan Copper Mace Head w/ Dangerous Spikes
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 46

    Luristan Copper Mace Head w/ Dangerous Spikes

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Luristan Bronze Mace Head - Rounded Form
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 47

    Luristan Bronze Mace Head - Rounded Form

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Luristan Bronze Short Sword Forked Handle
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 47a

    Luristan Bronze Short Sword Forked Handle

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Luristan Bronze Short Sword w/ Lunate Pommel
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 48

    Luristan Bronze Short Sword w/ Lunate Pommel

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Luristan Bronze Sword Blade
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 49

    Luristan Bronze Sword Blade

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 5 Luristan Bronze Arrow Tips
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 50

    5 Luristan Bronze Arrow Tips

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Luristan Copper Socketed Axe Head
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 51

    Luristan Copper Socketed Axe Head

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Huge Luristan Bronze Spear Blade
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 52

    Huge Luristan Bronze Spear Blade

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 9th C. Urartian Bronze Dagger w/ Incised Decorations
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 53

    9th C. Urartian Bronze Dagger w/ Incised Decorations

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Parthian Silver Dagger Handle - Human Figure
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 54

    Parthian Silver Dagger Handle - Human Figure

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Byzantine Pottery Hand Grenade
    Estimate
    $300 - $900
    Lot 55

    Byzantine Pottery Hand Grenade

    Est.
    $300 - $900
  • 19th C. Indian Silvered Steel Katar w/ Scissor Blades
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 56

    19th C. Indian Silvered Steel Katar w/ Scissor Blades

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Mid-19th C. Indian Blackbuck Horn & Steel Maduvu
    Estimate
    $1,100 - $1,600
    Lot 57

    Mid-19th C. Indian Blackbuck Horn & Steel Maduvu

    Est.
    $1,100 - $1,600
  • Early 20th C. Naga Indian Iron Headhunter's Axe (Dao)
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 58a

    Early 20th C. Naga Indian Iron Headhunter's Axe (Dao)

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Late 18th C. Indonesian Brass Lantaka Boat Gun
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,250
    Lot 59

    Late 18th C. Indonesian Brass Lantaka Boat Gun

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,250
  • 19th C. Indonesian Kris + Phallic Wood Kris Holder
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 60

    19th C. Indonesian Kris + Phallic Wood Kris Holder

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Late 19th C. Indonesian Iron, Wood & Brass Kris
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 61

    Late 19th C. Indonesian Iron, Wood & Brass Kris

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Early 20th C. Indonesian Iron Kris w/ Wood Scabbard
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 62

    Early 20th C. Indonesian Iron Kris w/ Wood Scabbard

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Early 20th C. Indonesian Steel Kris w/ Wood Handle
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 63

    Early 20th C. Indonesian Steel Kris w/ Wood Handle

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 20th C. Filipino Igorot Iron / Wood War Spear (Falfeg)
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 63a

    20th C. Filipino Igorot Iron / Wood War Spear (Falfeg)

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 20th C. Indonesian Steel Kris w/ Gilt Wood Sheath
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 64

    20th C. Indonesian Steel Kris w/ Gilt Wood Sheath

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • 20th C. Indonesian Steel Kris w/ Brass Sheath Jacket
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 65

    20th C. Indonesian Steel Kris w/ Brass Sheath Jacket

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Early 20th C. Filipino Bamboo Blowgun Quiver - Karaban
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 66

    Early 20th C. Filipino Bamboo Blowgun Quiver - Karaban

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • Early 20th C. Torajan Fiber & Bone Armor Vest - Sa'dan
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 67

    Early 20th C. Torajan Fiber & Bone Armor Vest - Sa'dan

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Japanese Edo Period Iron / Brass Tsuba - Kikyo Pattern
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 68

    Japanese Edo Period Iron / Brass Tsuba - Kikyo Pattern

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Japanese WWII Steel & Brass Type 98 Gunto Katana
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,000
    Lot 70

    Japanese WWII Steel & Brass Type 98 Gunto Katana

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,000
  • Early 20th C. Japanese Ainu Wood & Steel Knife - Makiri
    Estimate
    $550 - $800
    Lot 71

    Early 20th C. Japanese Ainu Wood & Steel Knife - Makiri...

    Est.
    $550 - $800
  • Japanese WWII Kai-Gunto Naval Officer Showato Sword
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 72

    Japanese WWII Kai-Gunto Naval Officer Showato Sword

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Late 19th C. Chinese Wood & Steel Executioner Sword
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,100
    Lot 73

    Late 19th C. Chinese Wood & Steel Executioner Sword

    Est.
    $700 - $1,100
  • 20th C. Japanese Ainu Iron Knife Wood Sheath (Makiri)
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 74

    20th C. Japanese Ainu Iron Knife Wood Sheath (Makiri)

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Chavin Stone Mace Head - Pineapple Form
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 75

    Chavin Stone Mace Head - Pineapple Form

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • 14th C. Charrua Indians Stone Weapon / Mace Head
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,200
    Lot 76

    14th C. Charrua Indians Stone Weapon / Mace Head

    Est.
    $600 - $1,200
  • Inca Bronze Tumi w/ Jaguar & Wave Motifs
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 77

    Inca Bronze Tumi w/ Jaguar & Wave Motifs

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Veracruz Pottery Death God Face - Mictlantecuhtli
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 78

    Veracruz Pottery Death God Face - Mictlantecuhtli

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Aztec White and Beige Chert Blade
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 79

    Aztec White and Beige Chert Blade

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Native American Woodlands Stone Full-Groove Hand Axe
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 80

    Native American Woodlands Stone Full-Groove Hand Axe

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Aztec Chert Blade
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 81

    Aztec Chert Blade

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Early 20th C. African Wood Nkisi Figure w/ Shield
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 82

    Early 20th C. African Wood Nkisi Figure w/ Shield

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • 20th C. African Akan Steel & Wood Sword - Okomfo Afena
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 83

    20th C. African Akan Steel & Wood Sword - Okomfo Afena

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 18th C. Tahitian Greenstone Adze Blade
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 84

    18th C. Tahitian Greenstone Adze Blade

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • 19th C. Austral Islands Stone Adze Blade
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 85

    19th C. Austral Islands Stone Adze Blade

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • 19th C. Polynesian Tongan Wood Hand Club
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $4,000
    Lot 85a

    19th C. Polynesian Tongan Wood Hand Club

    Est.
    $2,500 - $4,000
  • 19th C.Polynesian Fijian Wood War Club
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 85b

    19th C.Polynesian Fijian Wood War Club

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • 19th C. Fijian Kiakavo Wood War Club Snake Form
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 85c

    19th C. Fijian Kiakavo Wood War Club Snake Form

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • 19th C. Mortlock Island Wood / Carapace Axe for Taro
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 86

    19th C. Mortlock Island Wood / Carapace Axe for Taro

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 19th C. Polynesian Rennell Island Wood Hand Club
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 86a

    19th C. Polynesian Rennell Island Wood Hand Club

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500

Auction Description

Arms & Armor | Ancient - 20th Century by Artemis Gallery
Specialty auction featuring axes, mace heads, swords, spears, various types of armor, and more! Many different cultures of all price ranges. Great for first-time buyers, seasoned collectors, and dealers alike. All legally acquired, legal to sell. Convenient in-house shipping! Read more
Artemis Gallery
Louisville, CO 80027
United States

info@artemisgallery.com

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. If Artemis Gallery concludes that the assessment of the piece is accurate, a full refund, including item price, buyer's premium (if applicable), and shipping costs will be provided. Artemis Gallery will either provide a pre-paid return shipping label or will reimburse the return shipping charge. Artemis Gallery will only remit refund after the item has been returned. In the event of an error in item description, condition report, provenance, or dimensions, written notification of the error must be given within two business days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data. A full refund, including item price, buyer's premium (if applicable), and shipping costs will be provided. Artemis Gallery will either provide a pre-paid return shipping label or will reimburse the return shipping charge. Artemis Gallery will only remit refund after the item has been returned. If a return is requested for any reason other than the above, written notification with reason for return must be given within 15 days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data for Artemis Gallery to issue a refund to the original payment method. If notification is given after 15 days, the item may be returned for credit toward a future purchase or may be consigned for sale through Artemis Gallery. The item must be returned to Artemis Gallery at the buyer's expense and a refund or credit of the item price and buyer's premium (if applicable) will be provided after the item is returned. Original shipping charges will not be refunded. All items to be returned must be adequately insured and must be received by Artemis Gallery in the same condition as when shipped. In no event may any item be returned after 90 days from the date of delivery. 8. BIDDING will be conducted ONLINE via the LiveAuctioneers timed system. Bidders may place their bids LIVE or leave ABSENTEE BIDS via the Live Auctioneers auction catalog. Phone bidding is not available. 9. SHIPPING: As a convenience to our buyers, shipping is handled in-house. All buyers will receive an invoice detailing their purchases, sales tax (if applicable), buyer's premium, and shipping/insurance charges. Items will be shipped only upon receipt of payment in full and will be insured for their full value. **For shipments outside of the USA, customs and duties may apply upon entry into said country; this fee, if any, is the buyer's responsibility. Also, please be aware that Artemis Gallery will NOT falsify customs value on any international shipments - what you pay is what we declare, no exceptions. There are a small number of international countries we cannot ship to. If you have questions about this, please inquire BEFORE bidding** 9a. 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