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  • Indonesian Kris Handle
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1

    Indonesian Kris Handle

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Java Dance Theatre Mask, Topeng
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 2

    Java Dance Theatre Mask, Topeng

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Batak Wood Panel
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 3

    Batak Wood Panel

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Batak Wood Panel
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 4

    Batak Wood Panel

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Indonesian Ancestor Figure
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 5

    Indonesian Ancestor Figure

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Dayak Tun Tun  Stick
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 6

    Dayak Tun Tun Stick

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Dayak Tun Tun   Stick
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 7

    Dayak Tun Tun Stick

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Dayak Tun Tun  Stick
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 8

    Dayak Tun Tun Stick

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    $700 - $900
  • Dayak Tun Tun   Stick
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 9

    Dayak Tun Tun Stick

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Timor Mask
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 10

    Timor Mask

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Philippine War Shield
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 11

    Philippine War Shield

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    $400 - $600
  • Philippine War Shield
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 12

    Philippine War Shield

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    $400 - $600
  • Philippines War Shield
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 13

    Philippines War Shield

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    $700 - $900
  • Philippines Carved Wood Spoon
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 14

    Philippines Carved Wood Spoon

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    $200 - $400
  • Philippine Carved Wood Spoon
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 15

    Philippine Carved Wood Spoon

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    $700 - $900
  • Philippine Carved Wood Spoon
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 16

    Philippine Carved Wood Spoon

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    $400 - $600
  • Geelvink Bay Shield
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 17

    Geelvink Bay Shield

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Korwar Figure
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 18

    Korwar Figure

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    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Korwar Canoe Prow Ornament
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 19

    Korwar Canoe Prow Ornament

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Massim Lime Spatula
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 20

    Massim Lime Spatula

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Massim Lime Spatula
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 21

    Massim Lime Spatula

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    $500 - $700
  • Massim Lime Spatula and Sword Club
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 22

    Massim Lime Spatula and Sword Club

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Two Wood Massim Food Bowls
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 23

    Two Wood Massim Food Bowls

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two New Guinea Woven Bags
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 24

    Two New Guinea Woven Bags

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Seven New Guinea Jewelry Items
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 25

    Seven New Guinea Jewelry Items

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    $400 - $600
  • New Guinea Shell Necklace
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 26

    New Guinea Shell Necklace

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Two New Guinea Bone Daggers
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 27

    Two New Guinea Bone Daggers

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    $400 - $600
  • Three New Guinea Bone Daggers
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 28

    Three New Guinea Bone Daggers

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    $500 - $700
  • New Guinea Stone Head Club
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 29

    New Guinea Stone Head Club

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    $400 - $600
  • Huon Gulf Food Bowl
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 30

    Huon Gulf Food Bowl

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Papua New Guinea Ancestor Figure
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    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 31

    Papua New Guinea Ancestor Figure

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • New Guinea Charm, Marupai
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 32

    New Guinea Charm, Marupai

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • New Guinea Wood and Polychrome Figure
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 33

    New Guinea Wood and Polychrome Figure

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Painted Wood Board, Gope
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 34

    Painted Wood Board, Gope

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • New Guinea Canoe Stanchion
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 35

    New Guinea Canoe Stanchion

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Simbai River Shield
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 36

    Simbai River Shield

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Papua New Guinea War Shield
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 37

    Papua New Guinea War Shield

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Papua New Guinea Mask, Mei
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 38

    Papua New Guinea Mask, Mei

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • New Guinea Head Fragment
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 39

    New Guinea Head Fragment

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Two Painted New Guinea Rondel Ornaments
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 40

    Two Painted New Guinea Rondel Ornaments

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • New Guinea Cult Carving
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 41

    New Guinea Cult Carving

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • New Guinea Stone Club Head
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 42

    New Guinea Stone Club Head

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • New Guinea Stone Adze Blade
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 43

    New Guinea Stone Adze Blade

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Large New Guinea Conch Shell Trumpet
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 44

    Large New Guinea Conch Shell Trumpet

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Abalam Yam Mask
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 45

    Abalam Yam Mask

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • St. Matthias Island Comb
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 46

    St. Matthias Island Comb

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • New Britain Hardwood War Club
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 47

    New Britain Hardwood War Club

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Vanuatu Dance Stave Head, Teme
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 48

    Vanuatu Dance Stave Head, Teme

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200

Auction Description

American Indian & Ethnographic Art by Bonhams Skinner
Preview Times November 7, 12PM-5PM November 8, 12PM-7PM November 9, 8AM-9:30AM The American Indian & Ethnographic Art auction to be held by Skinner Inc. on November 9 in Boston is anchored by property from a number of private collections, much of which has not been seen in the market for generations. Offerings include a large collection of Polynesian and Melanesian weapons from a Philadelphia collection. A collection of African sculpture from a Cambridge collection including pieces from the Dogon people in Mali, and from the Congo. As well as an important neck rest from South Africa. Native American artifacts include a Plains Indian collection from New York, including pipe tomahawks, catlinite pipes and beadwork. Including a rare central Plains catlinite war club inlaid with pewter. A rare Mi’kmaq tea cozy and a mid-19th century moose skin coat from the Huron people of Canada. There will also be a large collection of Southwest pottery, both historic and contemporary. Together with a group of Navajo textiles and silver and turquoise jewelry. As well as a strong selection of Northwest Coast and pre-historic Eskimo artifacts from a Vermont and Santa Fe collection. Contact Us 508.970.3254 americanindian@skinnerinc.com Read more
Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+16173505400

Buyer’s Premium

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Terms & Conditions

1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Revised January 8, 2014