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American Indian & Ethnographic Art

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  • Plains Beaded Hide Knife Sheath
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1148

    Plains Beaded Hide Knife Sheath

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Northern Plains Beaded Knife Sheath
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 1149

    Northern Plains Beaded Knife Sheath

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Plains Beaded Baby Bonnet
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1150

    Plains Beaded Baby Bonnet

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Plains Woman's Beaded Cloth Leggings
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1151

    Plains Woman's Beaded Cloth Leggings

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Eastern Plains Fabric Beaded Vest
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1152

    Eastern Plains Fabric Beaded Vest

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Lakota Beaded Hide Child's Vest
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1153

    Lakota Beaded Hide Child's Vest

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Cheyenne Beaded Hide Woman's Leggings
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1154

    Cheyenne Beaded Hide Woman's Leggings

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Plains Beaded Martingale
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 1155

    Plains Beaded Martingale

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Plains Beaded Hide Doll
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1156

    Plains Beaded Hide Doll

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Northern Plains Beaded Hide Cradle Board
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1157

    Northern Plains Beaded Hide Cradle Board

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Plains Beaded Hide Umbilical Fetish
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 1158

    Plains Beaded Hide Umbilical Fetish

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Plains Beaded Hide Umbilical Fetish
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 1159

    Plains Beaded Hide Umbilical Fetish

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Two Plains Beaded Hide Umbilical Fetishes
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1160

    Two Plains Beaded Hide Umbilical Fetishes

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Plains Animal Skin Bag
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1161

    Plains Animal Skin Bag

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Lakota Beaded Doctor's Bag
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 1162

    Lakota Beaded Doctor's Bag

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Plains Catlinite Pipe Bowl
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1163

    Plains Catlinite Pipe Bowl

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Plains Catlinite Pipe Bowl
    Estimate
    $500 - $600
    Lot 1164

    Plains Catlinite Pipe Bowl

    Est.
    $500 - $600
  • Plains Buffalo Effigy Catlinite Pipe Bowl
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1165

    Plains Buffalo Effigy Catlinite Pipe Bowl

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Small Plains Pipe Stem and Bowl
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1166

    Small Plains Pipe Stem and Bowl

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Plains Wood Pipe Stem and Blackstone Bowl
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1167

    Plains Wood Pipe Stem and Blackstone Bowl

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Plains Bone and Pin Game
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 1168

    Plains Bone and Pin Game

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Central Plains Dyed Animal Hair Roach
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1169

    Central Plains Dyed Animal Hair Roach

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Plains Dyed Animal Hair Roach
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1170

    Plains Dyed Animal Hair Roach

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Plains Dyed Animal Hair Roach
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1171

    Plains Dyed Animal Hair Roach

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Central Plains Quill-wrapped Hair Stick
    Estimate
    $400 - $500
    Lot 1172

    Central Plains Quill-wrapped Hair Stick

    Est.
    $400 - $500
  • Plains Bear Claw Necklace and Pouch
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 1173

    Plains Bear Claw Necklace and Pouch

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Plains Buffalo Hide Bowcase and Quiver
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 1174

    Plains Buffalo Hide Bowcase and Quiver

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Southern Plains Pigmented Bow
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1175

    Southern Plains Pigmented Bow

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Plains Hardwood Bow
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1176

    Plains Hardwood Bow

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Plains Tacked Wood Quirt
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1177

    Plains Tacked Wood Quirt

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Blackfoot Tack-decorated Wood Quirt
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 1178

    Blackfoot Tack-decorated Wood Quirt

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Plains Elk Antler Quirt
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1179

    Plains Elk Antler Quirt

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Plains Elk Antler Quirt
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1180

    Plains Elk Antler Quirt

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Plains Pewter Head Pipe Tomahawk
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 1181

    Plains Pewter Head Pipe Tomahawk

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Plains Pipe Spike Tomahawk
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 1182

    Plains Pipe Spike Tomahawk

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Plains Pipe Tomahawk
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 1183

    Plains Pipe Tomahawk

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Plains Pipe Tomahawk
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 1184

    Plains Pipe Tomahawk

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Nez Perce Beaded Leather Belt
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1185

    Nez Perce Beaded Leather Belt

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Nez Perce Beaded Hide Bag
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1186

    Nez Perce Beaded Hide Bag

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Crow/Plateau Polychrome Parfleche Envelope
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1187

    Crow/Plateau Polychrome Parfleche Envelope

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Plateau Polychrome Parfleche Envelope
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 1188

    Plateau Polychrome Parfleche Envelope

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Blackfoot Polychrome Parfleche Case
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 1189

    Blackfoot Polychrome Parfleche Case

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Three Great Lakes Loom-beaded Items
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1190

    Three Great Lakes Loom-beaded Items

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Northeast Finger-woven L'Assomption Sash
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1191

    Northeast Finger-woven L'Assomption Sash

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Northeast Finger-woven L'Assomption Sash
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1192

    Northeast Finger-woven L'Assomption Sash

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Northeast Finger-woven L'Assomption Sash
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1193

    Northeast Finger-woven L'Assomption Sash

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Great Lakes Loom-beaded Sash
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1194

    Great Lakes Loom-beaded Sash

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Great Lakes Loom-woven and Beaded Knife Sheath
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 1195

    Great Lakes Loom-woven and Beaded Knife Sheath

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500

Auction Description

American Indian & Ethnographic Art by Bonhams Skinner
Maori artifacts from a Massachusetts collection, together with Hawaiian, Fijian, and Melanesian items, represent Oceanic offerings. African Congolese sculpture and weaponry, most of which acquired from the Brussels dealer Marc Felix are consigned from an Upstate New York collection. Native American artifacts; Plains beadwork, catlinite pipes, a rare Mississippi period stone effigy pipe, historic Eskimo and Northwest coast artifacts, including a Chilkat blanket and seal-form grease bowl are complemented by a collection of mostly contemporary Southwest pottery, Navajo textiles, and silver and turquoise jewelry. Contact Us 508.970.3254 americanindian@skinnerinc.com Read more
Bonhams Skinner
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+1 6173505400

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500

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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 25% of the final bid price up to and including $250,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $250,001 up to and including $3,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $3,000,001 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