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  • Early 20th C. Hawaiian Koa Wood Bowl w/ Inscription
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,300
    Lot 180

    Early 20th C. Hawaiian Koa Wood Bowl w/ Inscription

    Est.
    $900 - $1,300
  • Vintage Hawaiian Lauhala Fiber Basket
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 181

    Vintage Hawaiian Lauhala Fiber Basket

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • Early 20th C Hawaiian Stone & Wood Adze
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 182

    Early 20th C Hawaiian Stone & Wood Adze

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 20th C. Hawaiian Calabash Wood Bowl - Norfolk Pine
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 183

    20th C. Hawaiian Calabash Wood Bowl - Norfolk Pine

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Signed 1964 Australian Wood Boomerang Bird Motif
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 183a

    Signed 1964 Australian Wood Boomerang Bird Motif

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 19th C. Indonesian Wood Panel w/ Farmer & Animal Scenes
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 184

    19th C. Indonesian Wood Panel w/ Farmer & Animal Scenes...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 20th C. Solomon Islands  Wood War Club w/ Incised Motif
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 184a

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

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 19th C. Solomon Islands Arm Bands / Ambegwaro (pr)
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 184b

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

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • 19th C. Tahitian Shell Crown w/ Polychrome Design
    Estimate
    $2,200 - $3,300
    Lot 184c

    19th C. Tahitian Shell Crown w/ Polychrome Design

    Est.
    $2,200 - $3,300
  • Mid 20th C. Solomon Islands Wood Tapa Beater
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 185

    Mid 20th C. Solomon Islands Wood Tapa Beater

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Late 19th C. Fijian Palm Leaf & Sennet Fan
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,700
    Lot 185a

    Late 19th C. Fijian Palm Leaf & Sennet Fan

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,700
  • 19th C. Vanuatu Ambrym Island Wood War Club
    Estimate
    $1,100 - $1,650
    Lot 185b

    19th C. Vanuatu Ambrym Island Wood War Club

    Est.
    $1,100 - $1,650
  • 19th C. Philippine Ifugao Wood Spoon w/ Human Handle
    Estimate
    $1,300 - $1,950
    Lot 185c

    19th C. Philippine Ifugao Wood Spoon w/ Human Handle

    Est.
    $1,300 - $1,950
  • 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Ancestor w/ Shell Eyes
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 186

    20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Ancestor w/ Shell Eyes

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Fiber Yam Mask
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 186a

    Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Fiber Yam Mask

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Stone Ancestor Head
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 186b

    Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Stone Ancestor Head

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Huge 20th C. PNG Tovei Village Fiber Dance Mask
    Estimate
    $1,100 - $1,650
    Lot 186c

    Huge 20th C. PNG Tovei Village Fiber Dance Mask

    Est.
    $1,100 - $1,650
  • Large Vintage Papua New Guinea Fiber Yam Mask
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 186d

    Large Vintage Papua New Guinea Fiber Yam Mask

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 20th C. PNG Milne Bay Wood Axe Handle Ornate Details
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 186e

    20th C. PNG Milne Bay Wood Axe Handle Ornate Details

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 19th C. S. Pacific Islands Wood Blow Gun Quiver & Darts
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,300
    Lot 186f

    19th C. S. Pacific Islands Wood Blow Gun Quiver & Darts...

    Est.
    $900 - $1,300
  • 19th C. PNG Bamboo, Boar Tusk / Teeth, Seed Necklace
    Estimate
    $450 - $650
    Lot 187

    19th C. PNG Bamboo, Boar Tusk / Teeth, Seed Necklace

    Est.
    $450 - $650
  • 19th C. PNG Siassi Island Bone & Shell Fish Hooks (7)
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,250
    Lot 187a

    19th C. PNG Siassi Island Bone & Shell Fish Hooks (7)

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,250
  • 19th C. Wuvulu Island Wood Serving Bowl - Apia Nie
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 187b

    19th C. Wuvulu Island Wood Serving Bowl - Apia Nie

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wooden Ancestor Figure
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 187c

    Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wooden Ancestor Figure

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 18th C. Papua New Guinean Stone Adze
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 187d

    18th C. Papua New Guinean Stone Adze

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Spanish Colonial Bolivian Silver Santo Halo
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 188

    Spanish Colonial Bolivian Silver Santo Halo

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Late 18th C. Spanish Colonial Steel Knife & Horn Handle
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 188a

    Late 18th C. Spanish Colonial Steel Knife & Horn Handle...

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • 19th C. Mexican Wood Santo  - St. Anthony of Padua
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 188b

    19th C. Mexican Wood Santo - St. Anthony of Padua

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Antique Mexican Tin Retablo - St. Joseph & Christ Child
    Estimate
    $450 - $650
    Lot 189

    Antique Mexican Tin Retablo - St. Joseph & Christ Child...

    Est.
    $450 - $650
  • Framed Antique Mexican Tin Retablo - Sagrada Familia
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,300
    Lot 190

    Framed Antique Mexican Tin Retablo - Sagrada Familia

    Est.
    $900 - $1,300
  • Framed Antique Mexican Retablo - Virgin & Child
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 191

    Framed Antique Mexican Retablo - Virgin & Child

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Vintage Guatemalan Wood Dance Masks (3)
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 191a

    Vintage Guatemalan Wood Dance Masks (3)

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 20th C. Guatemalan Glazed Pottery Vessel Bird Spout
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 191b

    20th C. Guatemalan Glazed Pottery Vessel Bird Spout

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 19th C. American Waltham Gilded Brass Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 194

    19th C. American Waltham Gilded Brass Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 19th C. American Wood Storage Chest w/ Iron Fittings
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 194a

    19th C. American Wood Storage Chest w/ Iron Fittings

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • 19th C. American Frontier Hide Pouch w/ Strap
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 194b

    19th C. American Frontier Hide Pouch w/ Strap

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 1856 American Steel & Wood Revolver - Starr Arms Co. NY
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 194c

    1856 American Steel & Wood Revolver - Starr Arms Co. NY...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • 19th C. USA Civil War Era Steel & Wood Sword & Scabbard
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 194d

    19th C. USA Civil War Era Steel & Wood Sword & Scabbard...

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
  • 19th C. Scrimshaw Buffalo Powder Horn
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 194e

    19th C. Scrimshaw Buffalo Powder Horn

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Antique American Iron, Brass & Rope Horse Bridle
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 194f

    Antique American Iron, Brass & Rope Horse Bridle

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Massive 19th C. American Steel Knife w/ Bone Handle
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 194g

    Massive 19th C. American Steel Knife w/ Bone Handle

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • 19th C. American Wood & Bone Box
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 194h

    19th C. American Wood & Bone Box

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 19th C. American Leather Pistol Holsters (pr)
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 194i

    19th C. American Leather Pistol Holsters (pr)

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 20th C. American Leather Pouch & Sheath w/ Iron Knife
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 194j

    20th C. American Leather Pouch & Sheath w/ Iron Knife

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 19th C. American Powder Horn - Wood Base w/ Star Design
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 194k

    19th C. American Powder Horn - Wood Base w/ Star Design...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Vintage Soviet Union Military Uniform
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 195

    Vintage Soviet Union Military Uniform

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 18th C. Bulgarian Gilt Silver Arpalii Earrings
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 196

    18th C. Bulgarian Gilt Silver Arpalii Earrings

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 18th C. German Porcelain Plate, Blue-on-White Design
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 197

    18th C. German Porcelain Plate, Blue-on-White Design

    Est.
    $600 - $900

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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Terms & Conditions

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.