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Tribal Art

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  • Great Lakes Beaded Vest
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1146

    Great Lakes Beaded Vest

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Plains Dyed Animal Hair Roach
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1147

    Plains Dyed Animal Hair Roach

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Plains Sinew-backed Wood Bow
    Estimate
    $400 - $500
    Lot 1148

    Plains Sinew-backed Wood Bow

    Est.
    $400 - $500
  • Woodlands Sinew-backed Wood Bow
    Estimate
    $400 - $500
    Lot 1149

    Woodlands Sinew-backed Wood Bow

    Est.
    $400 - $500
  • Apache Wood Longbow
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1150

    Apache Wood Longbow

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Woodlands Carved Wood Effigy Ladle
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1151

    Woodlands Carved Wood Effigy Ladle

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    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Northeast Wood Bows
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 1152

    Pair of Northeast Wood Bows

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    $200 - $300
  • Penobscot Snow Shoes
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1153

    Penobscot Snow Shoes

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Northeast Carved Wood Club
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1154

    Northeast Carved Wood Club

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    $400 - $600
  • Penobscot Carved Wood Root Club
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1155

    Penobscot Carved Wood Root Club

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    $400 - $600
  • Large Prehistoric Carved Stone Axe Head
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 1156

    Large Prehistoric Carved Stone Axe Head

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    $200 - $400
  • Prehistoric Banner Stone
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1157

    Prehistoric Banner Stone

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    $300 - $500
  • Pre-Historic Corner Notched Chert Point
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1158

    Pre-Historic Corner Notched Chert Point

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    $400 - $600
  • Two Large Pre-Historic Points
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 1159

    Two Large Pre-Historic Points

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    $600 - $800
  • Two Pre-Historic Pink Chert Points
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 1160

    Two Pre-Historic Pink Chert Points

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    $600 - $800
  • Two Large Pre-Historic Dovetail Points
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 1161

    Two Large Pre-Historic Dovetail Points

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    $600 - $800
  • Large Pre-Historic Texas Kinney Projectile Point
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 1162

    Large Pre-Historic Texas Kinney Projectile Point

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    $500 - $700
  • Two Small Pre-Historic Points
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 1163

    Two Small Pre-Historic Points

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    $500 - $700
  • Twenty-six Pre-Historic Arrow Heads and Cutting Tools
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 1164

    Twenty-six Pre-Historic Arrow Heads and Cutting Tools

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    $500 - $700
  • Two Prehistoric Stone Blades
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 1165

    Two Prehistoric Stone Blades

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    $200 - $300
  • Pre-Historic Pottery Jar
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1166

    Pre-Historic Pottery Jar

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    $400 - $600
  • Pre-Historic Human Effigy Pottery Jar
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1167

    Pre-Historic Human Effigy Pottery Jar

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    $300 - $500
  • Pre-Historic Polychrome Caddo Pottery Vessel
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 1168

    Pre-Historic Polychrome Caddo Pottery Vessel

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    $600 - $800
  • Pair of Navajo Wood Dolls
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 1169

    Pair of Navajo Wood Dolls

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    $500 - $700
  • Pair of Navajo Wood Dolls
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 1170

    Pair of Navajo Wood Dolls

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    $500 - $700
  • Hopi 'Navajo' Katsina
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 1171

    Hopi 'Navajo' Katsina

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    $500 - $700
  • Southwest Katsina Cradle and Doll
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 1172

    Southwest Katsina Cradle and Doll

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    $200 - $300
  • Hopi Katsina
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1173

    Hopi Katsina

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Large Hopi Katsina
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1174

    Large Hopi Katsina

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    $300 - $500
  • Contemporary Katsina Doll
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1175

    Contemporary Katsina Doll

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    $400 - $600
  • Two Rio Grande Wood Directional Sticks
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 1176

    Two Rio Grande Wood Directional Sticks

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    $200 - $300
  • Mexican Polychrome Tree of Life Candelabra
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 1178

    Mexican Polychrome Tree of Life Candelabra

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Contemporary Northwest Coast Button Blanket
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 1179

    Contemporary Northwest Coast Button Blanket

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Large Contemporary Northwest Coast Mask
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1180

    Large Contemporary Northwest Coast Mask

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Contemporary Northwest Coast Mask
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 1181

    Contemporary Northwest Coast Mask

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    $200 - $400
  • Large Northwest Coast Sun Mask
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1182

    Large Northwest Coast Sun Mask

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Contemporary Northwest Coast Raven Frontlet
    Estimate
    $400 - $500
    Lot 1183

    Contemporary Northwest Coast Raven Frontlet

    Est.
    $400 - $500
  • Contemporary Northwest Coast Frog Bowl with Spoon
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1184

    Contemporary Northwest Coast Frog Bowl with Spoon

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Contemporary Northwest Coast Helmet
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1185

    Contemporary Northwest Coast Helmet

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Contemporary Northwest Coast Painted Helmet
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 1186

    Contemporary Northwest Coast Painted Helmet

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Contemporary Northwest Coast Shaman's Rattle
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1187

    Contemporary Northwest Coast Shaman's Rattle

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Contemporary Northwest Coast Raven Rattle
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1188

    Contemporary Northwest Coast Raven Rattle

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Contemporary Northwest Coast Bukwis Rattle
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1189

    Contemporary Northwest Coast Bukwis Rattle

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Contemporary Northwest Coast Dagger
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1190

    Contemporary Northwest Coast Dagger

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Northwest Coast Beaded Hide Moccasins
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1191

    Northwest Coast Beaded Hide Moccasins

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Northwest Coast Silver Spoon
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 1192

    Northwest Coast Silver Spoon

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Inuit Soapstone Figural Sculpture of a Shaman
    Estimate
    $750 - $1,500
    Lot 1193

    Inuit Soapstone Figural Sculpture of a Shaman

    Est.
    $750 - $1,500
  • Contemporary Canadian Inuit Stone Harpoon Point
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 1194

    Contemporary Canadian Inuit Stone Harpoon Point

    Est.
    $100 - $200

Auction Description

Tribal Art by Bonhams Skinner
Previews open July 12 – 14 in Marlborough.

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The July Tribal Art online auction features artifacts encompassing many of the world’s tribal cultures, from American Indian, Amazonian and Pre-Columbian; to objects from Africa, the South Pacific, and South-East Asia. This online auction will take you on a trip around the world through its ritual masks from the Congo to shaman’s masks from the Himalayas, ancient pre-Columbian ceramics and textiles, early stone tools and ironwood clubs from Melanesia and Polynesia, Inuit artifacts from Alaska, and a wide range of North American objects such as Plains beadwork, California baskets, contemporary Northwest coast masks and rattles, Navajo textiles and silver and turquoise jewelry, Southwest pueblo katsinas, and polychrome pottery. Contact Us Client Services support@bonhamsskinner.com 508.970.3211 Tribal Department Specialists americanindian@bonhamsskinner.com 508.970.3254
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Bonhams Skinner
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

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Phone:+1 6173505400

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Terms & Conditions

Please visit https://www.skinnerinc.com/connect/conditions-of-sale/ for the Conditions of Sale. 

A. Conditions of Sale 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 seven (7) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within seven (7) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc. reserves the right to charge a minimum storage fee of $10 per lot per day, and 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 seven (7) 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 up to a maximum of $10,000 or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable if from an account in the name of the buyer and 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. Sales in Massachusetts, Florida, New York, and Maine are subject to the respective current sales taxes. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties may be exempt from sales tax upon submission of proper documentation. 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. B. Skinner, Inc. & Lower Falls Wine Co. Conditions of Sale – Fine Wines/Fine Wines – Online Auction 1. All bidders and buyers of wine must be at least 21 years of age and shall present satisfying legal documentation of this at auction. In the event the buyer is a partnership or corporate entity, the receiver of the wine shall furnish proof fulfilling this criteria. 2. 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, Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot. 3. All property is sold “as is,” and neither Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation or 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, or 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 in the catalog, or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect those lots they have interest in. 4. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by Skinner, Inc. 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. Please note Massachusetts state law requires all purchasers of alcoholic beverages be at least 21 years of age. 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. 5. All merchandise purchased is payable directly to Skinner Inc., and must be paid for the day of the auction. All merchandise must be removed from Lower Falls Wine Co. within forty five (45) days of the auction, and in no event shall Skinner Inc. or Lower Falls Wine Co. have any liability for any damage to property left on its premises for more than fourteen (14) days after the sale. Lower Falls Wine Co. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage fee per lot as determined by Lower Falls Wine Co. (see Collection of Wines). If any property has not been removed within forty five (45) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. (a) the merchandise may be transferred to and stored at a bonded warehouse and the purchaser agrees to pay all transfer and storage expenses, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. 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. 6. Skinner accepts cash up to a maximum of $10,000 or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable if from an account in the name of the buyer and credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. reserve the right to hold merchandise purchased until the funds have cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner and/or Lower Falls Wine Co. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. 7. 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. and Lower Falls Wine Co. 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. 8. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item. 9. Lower Falls Wine Co. may, in their discretion and at purchaser’s request, package and arrange for delivery as directed by the purchaser. In such event, purchaser agrees that (a) all such packaging, handling and delivery is at the sole risk of the purchaser and that Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. shall have no liability for any loss or damage to such items, and (b) purchaser shall pay in advance, all packaging expenses, including labor, materials, carriers fees and all insurance charges. Please arrange seventy-two (72) hours in advance for collection and delivery. Purchaser shall make itself aware of the limitations and restrictions imposed by various states in regards to the transportation and importation of alcoholic beverages and purchaser has the sole responsibility to research and comply with all permit and licensing requirements. Neither Skinner, Inc. nor Lower Falls Wine Co. shall be responsible for obtaining any permits or licenses on behalf of purchaser and no sale shall be cancelled or refunded for lack of purchaser’s noncompliance with permitting and licensing issues. (Please see Collection of Wines) 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. C. Firearms 1. Post-1898 firearms must be registered in compliance with federal law. 2. Federal Firearms License purchases only. 3. To purchase with a Curio & Relic License, the gun must be listed as acceptable on the ATF list for collectors of curios. www.atf.gov/sites/default/files/assets/pdf-files/p-5300-11-firearms-curios-or-relics-list.pdf 4. Bidder must provide FFL information upon registration to bid. We highly recommend registering in advance, please contact William Madden at 508.970.3283. 5. Bidders who do not have a valid FFL must provide Skinner with a license for an FFL transfer agent upon registering to bid, and upon receipt of the agent’s FFL, the firearm must be shipped to the transfer agent, not the buyer/winner of the auction. 6. A transfer agent can charge for handling the transfer. It is the buyer/winner’s responsibility to pay for and make arrangements for an agent prior to registering to bid. CONDITION OF FIREARMS AND ANTIQUE ARMS. Skinner, Inc. (“Skinner”) makes no warranties or representations whatsoever, and no employee or consultant of Skinner, Inc. has the authority to make any warranties or representations, concerning any firearms or antique arms, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES REGARDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE, as well as any express or implied warranties or representations regarding the operation, condition, reliability, safety to store or transport, or legality to purchase, own, store, transport or resell any firearms or antique arms. Use of any firearms or antique arms purchased at Skinner is entirely at the user’s risk. Skinner recommends that all weapons purchased at auction be examined by a competent gunsmith. Skinner disclaims any liability whatsoever for accident, injury or damage resulting to any person or property from the purchase, sale, transport, storage or use of any firearms or antique arms purchased through Skinner. All other Terms & Conditions of Sale at Skinner remain applicable, please refer to Conditions of Sale