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  • Northwest Coast Polychrome Wooden Model Totem Pole
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 242

    Northwest Coast Polychrome Wooden Model Totem Pole

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Two Northwest Coast Polychrome Wooden Model Totem Poles
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    $700 - $900
    Lot 243

    Two Northwest Coast Polychrome Wooden Model Totem Poles...

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    $700 - $900
  • Two Northwest Coast Polychrome Wooden Model Totem Poles
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    $700 - $900
    Lot 244

    Two Northwest Coast Polychrome Wooden Model Totem Poles...

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    $700 - $900
  • Two Northwest Coast Polychrome Wooden Model Totem Poles
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 245

    Two Northwest Coast Polychrome Wooden Model Totem Poles...

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    $600 - $800
  • Three Northwest Coast Polychrome Wooden Model Totem Poles
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 246

    Three Northwest Coast Polychrome Wooden Model Totem Pol...

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  • Three Northwest Coast Polychrome Wooden Model Totem Poles
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 247

    Three Northwest Coast Polychrome Wooden Model Totem Pol...

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    $600 - $800
  • Northwest Coast Argillite Totem Pole
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    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 248

    Northwest Coast Argillite Totem Pole

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    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Northwest Coast Argillite Totem Pole
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 249

    Northwest Coast Argillite Totem Pole

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Two Northwest Coast Argillite Totem Poles
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    Lot 250

    Two Northwest Coast Argillite Totem Poles

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    $600 - $800
  • Northwest Coast Argillite Panel Pipe
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    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 251

    Northwest Coast Argillite Panel Pipe

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  • Northwest Coast Chilkat Blanket
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    Lot 252

    Northwest Coast Chilkat Blanket

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  • Northwest Coast Halibut Hook
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    Lot 253

    Northwest Coast Halibut Hook

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  • Northwest Coast Halibut Hook
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    Lot 254

    Northwest Coast Halibut Hook

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  • Two Northwest Coast Halibut Hooks
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    Lot 255

    Two Northwest Coast Halibut Hooks

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  • Northwest Coast Cedar Box
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    Lot 256

    Northwest Coast Cedar Box

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    $500 - $700
  • English Pewter Canteen with Northwest Coast Rocker Engraved Design
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 257

    English Pewter Canteen with Northwest Coast Rocker Engr...

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    $200 - $300
  • Northwest Coast Polychrome Mask
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    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 258

    Northwest Coast Polychrome Mask

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    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Northwest Coast Mask
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    $30,000 - $40,000
    Lot 259

    Northwest Coast Mask

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    $30,000 - $40,000
  • Northwest Coast Wood Polychrome Rattle
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    Lot 260

    Northwest Coast Wood Polychrome Rattle

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  • Northwest Coast Sheep Horn Spoon
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    Lot 261

    Northwest Coast Sheep Horn Spoon

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  • Northwest Coast Sheep Horn Spoon
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    Lot 262

    Northwest Coast Sheep Horn Spoon

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    $600 - $800
  • Northwest Coast Cedar Panel
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    Lot 263

    Northwest Coast Cedar Panel

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    $300 - $400
  • Northwest Coast Pictorial Wall Pocket
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 264

    Northwest Coast Pictorial Wall Pocket

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Miniature Northwest Coast Food Dish
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    Lot 265

    Miniature Northwest Coast Food Dish

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  • Northwest Coast Seal Bowl
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    Lot 266

    Northwest Coast Seal Bowl

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Northwest Coast Double-headed Effigy Bowl
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    Lot 267

    Northwest Coast Double-headed Effigy Bowl

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Northwest Coast Frog Bowl
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    Lot 268

    Northwest Coast Frog Bowl

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  • Northwest Coast Wood Mortar
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    Lot 269

    Northwest Coast Wood Mortar

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  • Northwest Coast Effigy Powder Horn
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    Lot 270

    Northwest Coast Effigy Powder Horn

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  • Northwest Coast Carved Horn Powder Flask
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    Lot 271

    Northwest Coast Carved Horn Powder Flask

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  • Eskimo Wood Doll
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    Lot 272

    Eskimo Wood Doll

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  • Pair of Greenland Eskimo Carved Wood Dolls
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    Lot 273

    Pair of Greenland Eskimo Carved Wood Dolls

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    $400 - $600
  • Eskimo Carved Wood Doll
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    Lot 274

    Eskimo Carved Wood Doll

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  • Eskimo Knife
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    Lot 275

    Eskimo Knife

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  • Three Model Eskimo Kayaks and Northwest Coast Nootka Canoe
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 276

    Three Model Eskimo Kayaks and Northwest Coast Nootka Ca...

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  • Miniature Eskimo Wood Bowl
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    Lot 277

    Miniature Eskimo Wood Bowl

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    $400 - $600
  • Eskimo Whale Bone Mask
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 278

    Eskimo Whale Bone Mask

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    $300 - $400
  • Eskimo Wood Polychrome Mask
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    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 279

    Eskimo Wood Polychrome Mask

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    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Eskimo Bear-headed Baculum Club, Oosik
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 280

    Eskimo Bear-headed Baculum Club, Oosik

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    $300 - $400
  • Eleven Eskimo Walrus Ivory Carvings
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 281

    Eleven Eskimo Walrus Ivory Carvings

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    $300 - $400
  • Eskimo Needle Case and Walrus Ivory Handle
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 282

    Eskimo Needle Case and Walrus Ivory Handle

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    $500 - $700
  • Eskimo Walrus Ivory Pipe
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 283

    Eskimo Walrus Ivory Pipe

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    $200 - $300
  • Eskimo Walrus Tusk Pipe
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 284

    Eskimo Walrus Tusk Pipe

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Eskimo Walrus Tusk Cribbage Board
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 285

    Eskimo Walrus Tusk Cribbage Board

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Eskimo Half Tusk Cribbage Board
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 286

    Eskimo Half Tusk Cribbage Board

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    $300 - $400
  • Eskimo Inkwell with Billiken Figure
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 287

    Eskimo Inkwell with Billiken Figure

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    $200 - $300
  • Eskimo Walrus Ivory Snow Goggles
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 288

    Eskimo Walrus Ivory Snow Goggles

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    $300 - $400
  • L. Platero Bracelet and Storyteller Figure Bracelet
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 289

    L. Platero Bracelet and Storyteller Figure Bracelet

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    $300 - $400

Auction Description

Grievo Collection of Native American Art by Bonhams Skinner
Preview Times May 16, 12PM-5PM May 17, 12PM-7PM May 18, 8AM-9:30AM The Grievo collection will have over 550 lots of American Indian Art, covering many different tribal groups from the Northeast, through the Great Plains to the Northwest Coast and Alaska. Including paintings, photographs, a significant collection of Navajo silver and turquoise jewelry, Southwest weavings and pottery and an important collection of California and Western baskets. Contact Us americanindian@skinnerinc.com 508.970.3254 Read more
Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

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Phone:+1 6173505400

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

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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