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  • 19th C. African Dan / Kran Wood Mask - of a Bagle
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 64

    19th C. African Dan / Kran Wood Mask - of a Bagle

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Late 19th C. Teke Tsaye Carved / Painted Wood Mask
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 64a

    Late 19th C. Teke Tsaye Carved / Painted Wood Mask

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Early 20th C. African Ngbaka Wooden Female Figure
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 65

    Early 20th C. African Ngbaka Wooden Female Figure

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • 20th C. African Bamana Wood Suruku Initiation Mask
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 65a

    20th C. African Bamana Wood Suruku Initiation Mask

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Early 20th C. African Mumuye Wood Ancestral Figure
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 66

    Early 20th C. African Mumuye Wood Ancestral Figure

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Important 19th C. Chokwe Wood Stool, ex-Sotheby's
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 66a

    Important 19th C. Chokwe Wood Stool, ex-Sotheby's

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Early 20th C. African Dan Wood Ladle (Wakemia)
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 67

    Early 20th C. African Dan Wood Ladle (Wakemia)

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Tall 20th C. African Dogon Wood Walu Mask - Antelope
    Estimate
    $3,250 - $4,500
    Lot 68

    Tall 20th C. African Dogon Wood Walu Mask - Antelope

    Est.
    $3,250 - $4,500
  • 20th C. Madagascar Mahafaly Wooden Post - Aloalo
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 68a

    20th C. Madagascar Mahafaly Wooden Post - Aloalo

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Early 20th C. Naga Rattan Basket - Monkey & Boar Skulls
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 68b

    Early 20th C. Naga Rattan Basket - Monkey & Boar Skulls...

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
  • 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood & Grass Dance Costume
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 68c

    20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood & Grass Dance Costume

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Ancient Tonga Island Lapita Incised Shell Artifact
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $5,000
    Lot 69

    Ancient Tonga Island Lapita Incised Shell Artifact

    Est.
    $2,500 - $5,000
  • Giant 20th C. Vanuatu Polychrome Fern Figure, ex-Museum
    Estimate
    $18,000 - $25,000
    Lot 70

    Giant 20th C. Vanuatu Polychrome Fern Figure, ex-Museum...

    Est.
    $18,000 - $25,000
  • 18th C. Marquesas Island Wood Tiki Fragment, ex-Bonhams
    Estimate
    $9,000 - $13,000
    Lot 71

    18th C. Marquesas Island Wood Tiki Fragment, ex-Bonhams...

    Est.
    $9,000 - $13,000
  • 19th C. Tahitian Wood, Nacre, & Sennet Shark Hook
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 71a

    19th C. Tahitian Wood, Nacre, & Sennet Shark Hook

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • Rare / Stunning 18th C. Marquesas Island Shell Crown
    Estimate
    $70,000 - $90,000
    Lot 72

    Rare / Stunning 18th C. Marquesas Island Shell Crown

    Est.
    $70,000 - $90,000
  • 19th C. Fijian Wood Throwing Club - I Ula Tavatava
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 72a

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

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Rare 18th C. Hawaiian Bone, Stone, & Shell Octopus Lure
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $10,000
    Lot 73

    Rare 18th C. Hawaiian Bone, Stone, & Shell Octopus Lure...

    Est.
    $7,000 - $10,000
  • 19th C. Tahitian Shell Crown & Shell Necklace
    Estimate
    $9,000 - $13,000
    Lot 73a

    19th C. Tahitian Shell Crown & Shell Necklace

    Est.
    $9,000 - $13,000
  • Early 19th C. Hawaiian Kou Wood Bowl / Umeke
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 74

    Early 19th C. Hawaiian Kou Wood Bowl / Umeke

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Rare 19th C. Fijian Wood Kava Bowl - Sea Turtle Form
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 75

    Rare 19th C. Fijian Wood Kava Bowl - Sea Turtle Form

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • 19th C. Hawaiian Kou Wood Umeke (for Eating Poi)
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 76

    19th C. Hawaiian Kou Wood Umeke (for Eating Poi)

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • 19th C. Micronesian Yap Islands Stone Disc Rai Currency
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 77

    19th C. Micronesian Yap Islands Stone Disc Rai Currency...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • 19th C. Maori Whalebone Club / Kotiate
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $40,000
    Lot 77a

    19th C. Maori Whalebone Club / Kotiate

    Est.
    $20,000 - $40,000
  • 19th C. Nias Wood Male Ancestor Figure
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 77b

    19th C. Nias Wood Male Ancestor Figure

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Early 20th C. Marquesas Island Wood & Stone Club
    Estimate
    $5,500 - $8,000
    Lot 77c

    Early 20th C. Marquesas Island Wood & Stone Club

    Est.
    $5,500 - $8,000
  • 19th C. New Caledonian Wood Ceremonial Ax w/ Stone Head
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 77d

    19th C. New Caledonian Wood Ceremonial Ax w/ Stone Head...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • 18th C. Maori Wood Staff Finial w/ Abalone Eyes
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $15,000
    Lot 77e

    18th C. Maori Wood Staff Finial w/ Abalone Eyes

    Est.
    $12,000 - $15,000
  • 19th C. Maori Wood Walking Staff w/ Figurative Motifs
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 77f

    19th C. Maori Wood Walking Staff w/ Figurative Motifs

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Early 20th C. Maori Hei Tikis - 1 Jade, 2 Stone
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $4,500
    Lot 78

    Early 20th C. Maori Hei Tikis - 1 Jade, 2 Stone

    Est.
    $3,500 - $4,500
  • Beautiful 19th C. Spanish Colonial Silver Plaques (pr)
    Estimate
    $2,800 - $4,000
    Lot 78a

    Beautiful 19th C. Spanish Colonial Silver Plaques (pr)

    Est.
    $2,800 - $4,000
  • 18th C. Spanish Colonial Silver Repousse Door Panel
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,700
    Lot 79

    18th C. Spanish Colonial Silver Repousse Door Panel

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,700
  • 18th C. Spanish Colonial Silver Repousse Panels (pr)
    Estimate
    $3,600 - $5,400
    Lot 79a

    18th C. Spanish Colonial Silver Repousse Panels (pr)

    Est.
    $3,600 - $5,400
  • 18th C. European Tin Glazed Pottery Jar
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 79b

    18th C. European Tin Glazed Pottery Jar

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 18th C. European Tin Glazed Pottery Jar w/ Iron Handles
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 79c

    18th C. European Tin Glazed Pottery Jar w/ Iron Handles...

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
  • Rare 19th C. Mexican Retablo of the Last Supper
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 80

    Rare 19th C. Mexican Retablo of the Last Supper

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • Lifesize 18th C. Spanish Colonial Painted Wood Crucifix
    Estimate
    $18,000 - $27,000
    Lot 80a

    Lifesize 18th C. Spanish Colonial Painted Wood Crucifix...

    Est.
    $18,000 - $27,000
  • Framed 18th C. Mexican Painting of Madonna in Glory
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $6,000
    Lot 80b

    Framed 18th C. Mexican Painting of Madonna in Glory

    Est.
    $3,000 - $6,000
  • Early 20th C Mexican Retablo San Antonio & Christ Child
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 80c

    Early 20th C Mexican Retablo San Antonio & Christ Child...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 19th C. Mexican Tin Retablo - La Mano Poderosa
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 80d

    19th C. Mexican Tin Retablo - La Mano Poderosa

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Framed 19th C. Mexican Ex Voto El Senor de la Piedad
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 80e

    Framed 19th C. Mexican Ex Voto El Senor de la Piedad

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • 19th C. Mexican Painted Canvas Retablo w/ Copper Frame
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $8,000
    Lot 81

    19th C. Mexican Painted Canvas Retablo w/ Copper Frame

    Est.
    $4,000 - $8,000
  • Framed 19th C. Mexican Retablo w/ Nicho - Mary & Jesus
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 81a

    Framed 19th C. Mexican Retablo w/ Nicho - Mary & Jesus

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
  • Rare 19th C. Mexican Leather & Silk Saddle Mochila
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 81b

    Rare 19th C. Mexican Leather & Silk Saddle Mochila

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • 16th C. Spanish Conquistador Iron Cuirass from Mexico
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 81c

    16th C. Spanish Conquistador Iron Cuirass from Mexico

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • 19th C. Mexican Wood Santo - Santiago Matamoros & Horse
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 82

    19th C. Mexican Wood Santo - Santiago Matamoros & Horse...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Tall 18th C. Spanish Colonial Presidio Wood, Iron Safe
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 82a

    Tall 18th C. Spanish Colonial Presidio Wood, Iron Safe

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Massive 15th C. French Late Gothic Wood Chest, 2 part
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 83

    Massive 15th C. French Late Gothic Wood Chest, 2 part

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000

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
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. 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. REQUEST TO DELAY SHIPPING FOR LOTS WON: We are happy to delay shipping on all paid lots for up to 30 days with no storage fees. After 30 days, storage fees will accrue based on a 2% of invoice total. 10. ESTIMATES for each lot are given only as a guide to help gauge bidding. Lots may sell for a price greater than or less than these estimates. 11. ALL BIDDERS must register to bid. 12. In the event a successful bidder fails to make payment when due, Artemis Gallery reserves the right to re-sell the merchandise and bidder agrees to pay for the reasonable cost of such a sale and to pay any difference between the resale price and the previously successful bid, together with any incidental costs of sale and disbursements. 13. If the auction invoice is not paid for in full when due per invoice terms, including any applicable credit card processing fees, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law until paid in full. 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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.