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  • Native American Eastern Woodland Stone Axe
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 143

    Native American Eastern Woodland Stone Axe

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • Early 20th C. Native American Beaded Pouch
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 143a

    Early 20th C. Native American Beaded Pouch

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Native American Eastern Woodland Chert Stone Tool
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 143b

    Native American Eastern Woodland Chert Stone Tool

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • 19th C. Native American Plains Indians Trade Axe
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 143c

    19th C. Native American Plains Indians Trade Axe

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Lot of 3 Native American Anasazi Woven Yucca Sandals
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 144

    Lot of 3 Native American Anasazi Woven Yucca Sandals

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Prehistoric Anasazi Wingate Black-on-Red Pottery Bowl
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 144a

    Prehistoric Anasazi Wingate Black-on-Red Pottery Bowl

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Large Anasazi Mesa Verde Black-on-White Pottery Bowl
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 144b

    Large Anasazi Mesa Verde Black-on-White Pottery Bowl

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Vintage Native American Papago Woven Basket
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 145

    Vintage Native American Papago Woven Basket

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • Adena Banded Slate Quadriconcave Gorget
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,300
    Lot 145a

    Adena Banded Slate Quadriconcave Gorget

    Est.
    $900 - $1,300
  • African Bura Sandstone Anthropomorphic Figure
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 146

    African Bura Sandstone Anthropomorphic Figure

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Neolithic North African Quartz Ear Plugs (pr)
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 146a

    Neolithic North African Quartz Ear Plugs (pr)

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • African Bura Stone Anthropomorphic Figure
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 147

    African Bura Stone Anthropomorphic Figure

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Early 20th C. African Wood Nkisi Figure w/ Shield
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 148

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

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • 19th C. Algerian Berber Kabyle Polychrome Water Amphora
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 148a

    19th C. Algerian Berber Kabyle Polychrome Water Amphora...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Ancient African Ghana Koma Pottery Seated Male
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 148b

    Ancient African Ghana Koma Pottery Seated Male

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • 13th C. African Bankoni Pottery Abstract Effigy
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,100
    Lot 149

    13th C. African Bankoni Pottery Abstract Effigy

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,100
  • Early 20th C. African Bamana Wood Fertility Figure
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,250
    Lot 150

    Early 20th C. African Bamana Wood Fertility Figure

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,250
  • Early 20th C. African Malinke Wood Female Figure
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 151

    Early 20th C. African Malinke Wood Female Figure

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Mid 20th C. Bamana Wood Chi Wara - Female w/ Baby
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,100
    Lot 152

    Mid 20th C. Bamana Wood Chi Wara - Female w/ Baby

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,100
  • Mid 20th C. African Dogon Carved Wood Shutter
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 153

    Mid 20th C. African Dogon Carved Wood Shutter

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 7 Early 20th C. Burkina Faso Bwa / Mossi Wood Whistles
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 154

    7 Early 20th C. Burkina Faso Bwa / Mossi Wood Whistles

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Early 20th C. African Mossi Painted Wood Karanga Mask
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 155

    Early 20th C. African Mossi Painted Wood Karanga Mask

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Tall 20th C. African Mossi Polychrome Wood Karanga Mask
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,100
    Lot 156

    Tall 20th C. African Mossi Polychrome Wood Karanga Mask...

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,100
  • 18th C. African Glass Trade Bead Necklaces (Lot of 3)
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 156a

    18th C. African Glass Trade Bead Necklaces (Lot of 3)

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Early 20th C. African Tuareg Reed and Leather Mat
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 157

    Early 20th C. African Tuareg Reed and Leather Mat

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 20th C. African Ubangi Wood Figure w/ Glass Bead Eyes
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 158

    20th C. African Ubangi Wood Figure w/ Glass Bead Eyes

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Early 20th C. Gabon Fang Wood, Hair, & Hide Ngombi Harp
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 159

    Early 20th C. Gabon Fang Wood, Hair, & Hide Ngombi Harp...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Early 20th C. African Namji Wood, Cloth & Beads Figure
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,400
    Lot 160

    Early 20th C. African Namji Wood, Cloth & Beads Figure

    Est.
    $900 - $1,400
  • Early 20th C. Nigerian Bini Polychrome Wood Mask
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 161

    Early 20th C. Nigerian Bini Polychrome Wood Mask

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Vintage Ngeende Beaded & Raffia Wicker Headdress
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 162

    Vintage Ngeende Beaded & Raffia Wicker Headdress

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Mid-20th C. African Losso Wood Figure
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,300
    Lot 163

    Mid-20th C. African Losso Wood Figure

    Est.
    $900 - $1,300
  • Early 20th C. African Bamana Wood Figural Door Lock
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,300
    Lot 164

    Early 20th C. African Bamana Wood Figural Door Lock

    Est.
    $900 - $1,300
  • Mid-20th C. African Dogon Wood Standing Figure
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,400
    Lot 165

    Mid-20th C. African Dogon Wood Standing Figure

    Est.
    $900 - $1,400
  • Early 20th C. African Loma Wood & Raffia Passport Mask
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,300
    Lot 166

    Early 20th C. African Loma Wood & Raffia Passport Mask

    Est.
    $900 - $1,300
  • 20th C. African Baule Wood Female Blolo Bla Figure
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 167

    20th C. African Baule Wood Female Blolo Bla Figure

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Mid 20th C. Lobi Terracotta Human Head Altarpiece
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 168

    Mid 20th C. Lobi Terracotta Human Head Altarpiece

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • 20th C. Nigerian Mumuye Wood Female Figure
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 169

    20th C. Nigerian Mumuye Wood Female Figure

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Late 20th C. Cameroonian Wooden Ribbed Shield
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,300
    Lot 170

    Late 20th C. Cameroonian Wooden Ribbed Shield

    Est.
    $900 - $1,300
  • 20th C. African Luba Wood Stool w/ Kneeling Couple
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 171

    20th C. African Luba Wood Stool w/ Kneeling Couple

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Pair of 20th C. Gabon Kwele Iron Mandjong Currency
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 172

    Pair of 20th C. Gabon Kwele Iron Mandjong Currency

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Huge 20th C. Kuba Wood Initiation Mask
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 173

    Huge 20th C. Kuba Wood Initiation Mask

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • African Kuba Sword Currency, ca. 1950
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 174

    African Kuba Sword Currency, ca. 1950

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 20th C. Kuba Beaded Bwoom Mask w/ Copper, Pelt, Shells
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,250
    Lot 175

    20th C. Kuba Beaded Bwoom Mask w/ Copper, Pelt, Shells

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,250
  • Yoruba Multicolor Beaded Crown (Ade) - ca. 1960
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 176

    Yoruba Multicolor Beaded Crown (Ade) - ca. 1960

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • 19th C. Hawaiian Wood Tapa Beater
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 177

    19th C. Hawaiian Wood Tapa Beater

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 19th C. Hawaiian Kamani Wood Bowl
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 177a

    19th C. Hawaiian Kamani Wood Bowl

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 19th C. Hawaiian Basalt Adze Blade
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 178

    19th C. Hawaiian Basalt Adze Blade

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • 19th C. Hawaiian Basalt  Poi Pounder
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 179

    19th C. Hawaiian Basalt Poi Pounder

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500

Auction Description

VARIETY SALE | Ancient & Ethnographic Art by Artemis Gallery
Featuring classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Fine Art, more! All legally acquired, legal to sell. Satisfaction guaranteed. 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. 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. If the matter is referred to an attorney for collection, bidder agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees, court costs and other collection cost incurred by Artemis Gallery to collect past due invoices and that the services of process by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, shall be sufficient to confer "in personam" jurisdiction over bidder. 14. Buyer agrees that any claim of controversy arising out of, or relating to the formation, interpretation of performance of these terms and underlying transactions or the breach thereof, is subject to arbitration or judicial proceedings and shall take place within the County of Boulder, CO subject to the laws of the State of Colorado. 15. QUESTIONS? Feel free to email us at info@artemisgallery.com with questions prior to bidding or feel free to call us at 720-890-7700. 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.