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American Indian & Ethnographic Art

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  • Eskimo Human Head
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1244

    Eskimo Human Head

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Small Eskimo Figure
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1245

    Small Eskimo Figure

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Eskimo Human Torso
    Estimate
    $400 - $500
    Lot 1246

    Eskimo Human Torso

    Est.
    $400 - $500
  • Eskimo Seal Head Toggle
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1247

    Eskimo Seal Head Toggle

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Large Eskimo Handle
    Estimate
    $400 - $500
    Lot 1248

    Large Eskimo Handle

    Est.
    $400 - $500
  • Eskimo Fish Ornament
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1249

    Eskimo Fish Ornament

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Miniature Eskimo Harpoon Counterweight
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1250

    Miniature Eskimo Harpoon Counterweight

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Eskimo Toggle
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1251

    Eskimo Toggle

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Small Eskimo Figure
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1252

    Small Eskimo Figure

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Small Eskimo Figure
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 1253

    Small Eskimo Figure

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Small Eskimo Figure
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1254

    Small Eskimo Figure

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Eskimo Gut Scraper
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1255

    Eskimo Gut Scraper

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Six Eskimo Game Pieces
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 1256

    Six Eskimo Game Pieces

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Three Eskimo Harpoon Points
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1257

    Three Eskimo Harpoon Points

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two Eskimo Bow Guards
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1258

    Two Eskimo Bow Guards

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two Eskimo Implements
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1259

    Two Eskimo Implements

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Three Eskimo Combs
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1260

    Three Eskimo Combs

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Eskimo Decorated Handle
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1261

    Eskimo Decorated Handle

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Eskimo Harpoon Counterweight
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1262

    Eskimo Harpoon Counterweight

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Small Eskimo Bear
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1263

    Small Eskimo Bear

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Eskimo Bear Charm
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1264

    Eskimo Bear Charm

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Eskimo Bear Charm
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1265

    Eskimo Bear Charm

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Eskimo Whale Bone Effigy Mask
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $4,500
    Lot 1266

    Eskimo Whale Bone Effigy Mask

    Est.
    $3,500 - $4,500
  • Eskimo Doll
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1267

    Eskimo Doll

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Greenland Eskimo Wood Water Bucket
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1268

    Greenland Eskimo Wood Water Bucket

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Northwest Coast Bentwood Halibut Hook
    Estimate
    $400 - $500
    Lot 1269

    Northwest Coast Bentwood Halibut Hook

    Est.
    $400 - $500
  • Northwest Coast Human Effigy Net-Float
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,400
    Lot 1270

    Northwest Coast Human Effigy Net-Float

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,400
  • Northwest Coast Adze
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1271

    Northwest Coast Adze

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Northwest Coast Stone Hand Maul
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1272

    Northwest Coast Stone Hand Maul

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Northwest Coast Human Effigy Carving
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 1273

    Northwest Coast Human Effigy Carving

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Northwest Coast Stone Cradle Figure
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1274

    Northwest Coast Stone Cradle Figure

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Northwest Coast Carving Tool
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,000
    Lot 1275

    Northwest Coast Carving Tool

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,000
  • Northwest Coast Mask
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 1276

    Northwest Coast Mask

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Northwest Coast Seal Bowl
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1277

    Northwest Coast Seal Bowl

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Northwest Coast Antler Charm
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 1278

    Northwest Coast Antler Charm

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Northwest Coast Shaman's Amulet
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1279

    Northwest Coast Shaman's Amulet

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Northwest Coast Effigy Grease Bowl
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 1280

    Northwest Coast Effigy Grease Bowl

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Northwest Coast Frog Bowl
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 1281

    Northwest Coast Frog Bowl

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Northwest Coast Mortuary Figure
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 1282

    Northwest Coast Mortuary Figure

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Northwest Coast Walking Stick
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 1283

    Northwest Coast Walking Stick

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Northwest Coast Yewwood Halibut Club
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,400
    Lot 1284

    Northwest Coast Yewwood Halibut Club

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,400
  • Northwest Coast Carving
    Estimate
    $400 - $500
    Lot 1285

    Northwest Coast Carving

    Est.
    $400 - $500
  • Northwest Coast Ceremonial Wood Rattle
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1286

    Northwest Coast Ceremonial Wood Rattle

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Northwest Coast Shaman's Oracle
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 1287

    Northwest Coast Shaman's Oracle

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Northwest Coast Frog Pipe
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 1288

    Northwest Coast Frog Pipe

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Northwest Coast Wood Bear
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1289

    Northwest Coast Wood Bear

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Northwest Coast Knife
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1290

    Northwest Coast Knife

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Northwest Coast Carved Wood Raven Rattle
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $7,000
    Lot 1291

    Northwest Coast Carved Wood Raven Rattle

    Est.
    $4,000 - $7,000

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

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Phone:+16173505400

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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