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  • Ancient Punuk Thule Walrus Ivory Wrist Guard
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 54b

    Ancient Punuk Thule Walrus Ivory Wrist Guard

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • Early 20th C. Pacific Northwest Wood Totem Pole
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $10,000
    Lot 54c

    Early 20th C. Pacific Northwest Wood Totem Pole

    Est.
    $7,000 - $10,000
  • 19th C. Native American Plains Wood Cradle Board
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 55

    19th C. Native American Plains Wood Cradle Board

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Miniature Plains Hide Tipi w/ Painted Horses, ca. 1890
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $9,000
    Lot 55a

    Miniature Plains Hide Tipi w/ Painted Horses, ca. 1890

    Est.
    $4,500 - $9,000
  • Huge / Exceptional Prehistoric Mimbres Bowl w/ Fish
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 56

    Huge / Exceptional Prehistoric Mimbres Bowl w/ Fish

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • Prehistoric Anasazi Pottery Bowl, ex-Mesa Verde Museum
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,000
    Lot 56a

    Prehistoric Anasazi Pottery Bowl, ex-Mesa Verde Museum

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,000
  • Prehistoric Anasazi Black on White Pitcher, ex-Museum
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $3,600
    Lot 56b

    Prehistoric Anasazi Black on White Pitcher, ex-Museum

    Est.
    $1,800 - $3,600
  • Anasazi Pottery Black on White Pitcher w/ Diamond Motif
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 56c

    Anasazi Pottery Black on White Pitcher w/ Diamond Motif...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Prehistoric Anasazi Black-on-White Mug, ex-Museum
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 57

    Prehistoric Anasazi Black-on-White Mug, ex-Museum

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • 19th C. Pueblo Indians Painted Buffalo Hide War Shield
    Estimate
    $70,000 - $90,000
    Lot 57a

    19th C. Pueblo Indians Painted Buffalo Hide War Shield

    Est.
    $70,000 - $90,000
  • 18th C. Plains Indians Wood, Iron, & Lead Pipe Tomahawk
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,000
    Lot 57b

    18th C. Plains Indians Wood, Iron, & Lead Pipe Tomahawk...

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,000
  • Anasazi Pottery Bowl with Bighorn Sheep
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 57c

    Anasazi Pottery Bowl with Bighorn Sheep

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Anasazi Polychrome Bowl - Beautifully Decorated
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 57d

    Anasazi Polychrome Bowl - Beautifully Decorated

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Chaco Puerco Black-on-Red Pottery Pitcher with Handle
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 57e

    Chaco Puerco Black-on-Red Pottery Pitcher with Handle

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 19th C. Yanktonai Sioux Beaded Buffalo Hide Rifle Case
    Estimate
    $35,000 - $50,000
    Lot 58

    19th C. Yanktonai Sioux Beaded Buffalo Hide Rifle Case

    Est.
    $35,000 - $50,000
  • 19th C. Native American Plains Bow, Arrow, & Pipe Bag
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $18,000
    Lot 58a

    19th C. Native American Plains Bow, Arrow, & Pipe Bag

    Est.
    $15,000 - $18,000
  • Two 19th C. Native American Beaded Leather Pouches
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 58b

    Two 19th C. Native American Beaded Leather Pouches

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • 19th C Native American Cheyenne Buffalo Hide Tipi Liner
    Estimate
    $50,000 - $75,000
    Lot 58c

    19th C Native American Cheyenne Buffalo Hide Tipi Liner...

    Est.
    $50,000 - $75,000
  • Early 20th C. Apache Wicker & Pitch Water Basket
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 58d

    Early 20th C. Apache Wicker & Pitch Water Basket

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Rare 18th C. Zuni Pottery Bowl - Floral Motif
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 58e

    Rare 18th C. Zuni Pottery Bowl - Floral Motif

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Superb 1890s Zuni Polychrome Jar w/ Birds & Flowers
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 59

    Superb 1890s Zuni Polychrome Jar w/ Birds & Flowers

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Huge / Early 20th C. Native American Zia Pottery Jar
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 60

    Huge / Early 20th C. Native American Zia Pottery Jar

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Mid-20th C. Acoma Polychrome Jar - E & M Sarracino
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 61

    Mid-20th C. Acoma Polychrome Jar - E & M Sarracino

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 19th C. Naga Headhunter's Shield w/ Wooden Monkey Skull
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 61a

    19th C. Naga Headhunter's Shield w/ Wooden Monkey Skull...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 19th C. Ifugao Human Trophy Skull w/ Boar Skull
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Lot 61b

    19th C. Ifugao Human Trophy Skull w/ Boar Skull

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,500
  • Early 20th C. Naga Monkey Skull Fetish w/ Horns
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,300
    Lot 61c

    Early 20th C. Naga Monkey Skull Fetish w/ Horns

    Est.
    $900 - $1,300
  • 19th C. Dayak Mualang Painted Wood War Shield
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 61d

    19th C. Dayak Mualang Painted Wood War Shield

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • 19th C Dayak Antler, Wood, Iron Rice Knives (Padi)
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $3,200
    Lot 61e

    19th C Dayak Antler, Wood, Iron Rice Knives (Padi)

    Est.
    $1,600 - $3,200
  • 19th C. Indonesian Kris + Phallic Wood Kris Holder
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $10,000
    Lot 61f

    19th C. Indonesian Kris + Phallic Wood Kris Holder

    Est.
    $7,000 - $10,000
  • 20th C. Indonesian Gilt Steel Kris w/ Silver & Stones
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 61g

    20th C. Indonesian Gilt Steel Kris w/ Silver & Stones

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • 19th C. Indonesian Kris w/ Silver, Sapphires, & Rubies
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 61h

    19th C. Indonesian Kris w/ Silver, Sapphires, & Rubies

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
  • 19th C. Indonesian Iron Betel Nut Cutter, Nude Female
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 61i

    19th C. Indonesian Iron Betel Nut Cutter, Nude Female

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • 20th C, Nias Island Wood Adu Zafua Ancestor Figure
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 61j

    20th C, Nias Island Wood Adu Zafua Ancestor Figure

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Early 20th C. Nias Islands Wood Adu Zatua Figures
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 61k

    Early 20th C. Nias Islands Wood Adu Zatua Figures

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • 19th C. Sumatran Batak Wood Shaman Staff w/ Horse Hair
    Estimate
    $14,000 - $20,000
    Lot 61l

    19th C. Sumatran Batak Wood Shaman Staff w/ Horse Hair

    Est.
    $14,000 - $20,000
  • Fine 18th C. Indian Steel Pata - Gauntlet Sword
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 61m

    Fine 18th C. Indian Steel Pata - Gauntlet Sword

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • 20th C. Indian Naga Hat w/ Monkey Skull & Feathers
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 61n

    20th C. Indian Naga Hat w/ Monkey Skull & Feathers

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Early 20th C. Indian Naga Arrow Quiver w/ Monkey Skull
    Estimate
    $1,700 - $2,500
    Lot 61o

    Early 20th C. Indian Naga Arrow Quiver w/ Monkey Skull

    Est.
    $1,700 - $2,500
  • Early 20th C. Naga Wood & Steel Lance w/ Hair Adornment
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 61p

    Early 20th C. Naga Wood & Steel Lance w/ Hair Adornment...

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • 19th C. Bahau Dayak Wood & Shell Longhouse Panel
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 61q

    19th C. Bahau Dayak Wood & Shell Longhouse Panel

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Two 19th C. Burmese Wood Temple Figures w/ RC Date
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $35,000
    Lot 61r

    Two 19th C. Burmese Wood Temple Figures w/ RC Date

    Est.
    $25,000 - $35,000
  • 19th C. Maloh Dayak Beaded Jacket
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 61s

    19th C. Maloh Dayak Beaded Jacket

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
  • Early 20th C. Indonesian Mentawai Islands Shaman's Kit
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 61t

    Early 20th C. Indonesian Mentawai Islands Shaman's Kit

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • 19th C. Sumatran Batak Wood Shaman Staff w/ Feathers
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 61u

    19th C. Sumatran Batak Wood Shaman Staff w/ Feathers

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • 20th C. Indonesian Moluccas Ancestral Marker w/ Finial
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 61v

    20th C. Indonesian Moluccas Ancestral Marker w/ Finial

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Early 20th C. Asmat Skull w/ Shells & Boar Tusk
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 61w

    Early 20th C. Asmat Skull w/ Shells & Boar Tusk

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Important 19th C. African Carved Bone Lobi Figures (pr)
    Estimate
    $2,800 - $3,500
    Lot 62

    Important 19th C. African Carved Bone Lobi Figures (pr)...

    Est.
    $2,800 - $3,500
  • 19th C. African Akan 15K+ Gold Disc Pendant w/ Face
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 63

    19th C. African Akan 15K+ Gold Disc Pendant w/ Face

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500

Auction Description

Exceptional Day 2: Pre-Columbian & Tribal Art by Artemis Gallery
Day 2 of an important 2-day auction featuring exceptional, museum-worthy examples of Pre-Columbian from the ancient Americas, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial and fossils. All items offered for sale have been legally acquired, are legal to sell and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. All shipping is handled in-house for your convenience. Read more
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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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Please be sure to ask all questions at least 30 minutes prior to auction start time, as we will not be able to take calls or answer emails sent to us during the auction.