1. Ouarga, Algerian Sahara, Acheulian stone pointed hand axe with attractive desert patina, c. 200,000 B.C. Length is 5.75". $350  See Photo

2. Ouarga, Algerian Sahara, Acheulian stone pointed hand axe with attractive desert patina, c. 200,000 B.C. Length is 5 3/8". $400  See Photo

3. Ouarga, Algerian Sahara, Acheulian stone pointed hand axe with attractive desert patina, c. 200,000 B.C. Length is 3 1/2". $300  See Photo

4. Ouarga, Algerian Sahara, Acheulian stone pointed hand axe with attractive desert patina, c. 200,000 B.C. Length is 5 1/4". $300  See Photo

5. Nordic Neolithic, 4000-2000 B.C., Mottled gray thick stone axe. Ex. Colls. Alslev von Hjordkaer; Lord Mc Alpine of West Green, England. Rare! Gem of sale! $1650  See Photo

6. France, Cro-Magnon Man, over 25,000 BP, a large flint hand ax, carefully worked on three of four planes. :"L: 9.5", W: 3.5’, Thickness: 1.2". Lovely patina. $1000  See Photo

7. France, Cro-Magnon Man, over 25,000 BP; a combination tool; scraper and cutter carved from a similar flint stone as above and acquired from Maison Platt, Paris by Richard Ross. Museum #260487. L: 4". $150  See Photo

8. Egypt, Pre-Dynastic Period, a small jasper knife found in the 1934 Fayoum dig. A fine specimen of caramel color with desert varnish. L: 2 5". Scarce! Ex F. Kovacs. $100

9. Mesopotamia, Sumeria, c. 2500 B. C., a small black stone chisel. L: 2". $100

10. Northern Afghanistan, c. 15,000 B.C., a lot of 15 crème colored chert arrow points. Many with serrated edges. A nice lot. $300/15  See Photo

11. Bactria, Third to Second Millenium B. C. a bifacial flint arrowhead with short tang. L: 5". See Ligabue, Bactria, plate 91. Rare and choice! $100

12. Bactria, Third to Second Millenium B. C. a bifacial flint arrowhead with shorter tang. L: 4.5". See Ligabue, Bactria, plate 91. Rare and choice! $90

13. Bactria, Third to Second Millenium B. C. a bifacial flint arrowhead with rounded small tang. L: 4.25". See Ligabue, Bactria, plate 91. Rare and choice! $75

14. Bactria, Southern Region, c. 2200-1500 B. C. a cast bronze flat double-edged dagger or dirk with choice green patina. See Ligabue, Bactria, p. 115, fig. B. L: 7.25". $150

15. . Bactria, Southern Region, c. 2200-1500 B. C. another example with a more crusty green patina and a longer tang for the wooden handle which is long since missing. L: 8.5". $200

16 . Bactria, Southern Region, c. 2200-1500 B. C. a larger double-edged flat bodied dagger with spots of bronze disease which is treatable. L: 9". $200  See Photo

17. Northwest Persia/Bactria, Late Bronze Age, c. 1300-1000 B. C., a cast bronze sword, blade and tang only, with rivet hole which held hilt to tang. Somewhat corroded and with an edge chip. Nevertheless, quite rare and displayable. Cp. Moorey, Luristan, #40. L: 19". $200

18. Northwest Persia/Bactria, Late Bronze Age, c. 1300-1000 B. C., another example but broken and re-attached. L: 16’. $150

19. Iran, Luristan, c. 800 B. C., a choice bronze arrowhead with inscribed cuneiform letter in center of point, tang’s length 2’. Overall L: 3.75". Intact; along with a small bronze macehead. HD: 1". $375

20. Iran, Luristan, c. after B. C. 750, cast bronze trilobe socketed small arrowheads, a lot of thirteen examples mostly about one inch in length. This "rocket-shaped" arrow point is frequently attributed to the Scythians primarily because this type arrow is found from the Asian steppes to eastern Europe in areas known to have been traversed by the nomadic Scythian tribes. See Conteneau and Ghirshman, Village Perse-Achemenides, plates 43-44. $250/16

21. Iran, Luristan, c. after B. C. 750, cast bronze trilobe socketed small arrowheads, a lot of twenty-six pieces ranging from .75"-1.5". $350/26

22. Iran, Luristan, c. 1000-800 B. C. a lot of over twenty-five assorted small bronze arrow heads. L:. .75’-1.5". $250/25

23. Anatolian bronze war-hammer, c. 15^th-17^th century. Conical head with rounded base. Spike 4-sided with recurved tip. Iron hammer covered with gilt silver wire inlays. Ex. Colls. Alslev von Hjordkaer; Lord Mc Alpine of West Green, England. Rare! $1250  See Photo

24. India, Ganjetic Valley, Utar Pradesh, c. 1500-1200 B. C. a cast bronze lance with very high, almost vertical midrib and long thin wings which highlight the blade below which, on the shaft, are two pair of barbs with same extension as furthermost wing of the blade. Below the bottom barb is a loop and a long tang to which the weapon was attached to a wood shaft. Such weapon designs were unprecedented and this barb design might have originated in China. See Loehr, Chinese Bronze Age Weapons, No. 84, a claw like weapon. (One barb broken off in antiquity.) L: 10.5". See also D. P. Agrawal, Archaeology of India, p. 206 and Sotheby’s New York Auction, Sept. 21-22, 1985, lots 332-334 Nice dark even patina. Very rare. $900  See Photo

25. India, Ganjetic Valley, Utar Pradesh, c. 1500-1200 B. C. a cast bronze lance with two sets of curved barbs and one pair of protruding straight side points below the lance blade with high central midrib. This rare variant of the above example is heavily coated with a layer of surface impacted clay over most of the weapon. The blade’s edges show signs of usage, one barb was blunted in antiquity. L: 12.5". A longer and better example than above. See D. P. Agrawal, Archaeology of India, p. 206 and Sotheby’s New York Auction, Sept. 21-22, 1985, lots 332-334 $1250  See Photo

26. China, Chou Dynasty, a cast bronze "Ko" with shaft ring and vertical edge with slender curved body. The blade is covered with a thick greenish gray patina. A small chip is off the bottom of the blade. This is the standard form of the dagger-axe in this period. Loehr, op. cit. No. 74. L: 21 cm. $450  See Photo

27. Sarmatia, c. 300-200 B. C. a lead sling shot bullet in fish form with top dorsal protuberance. Used as a sling shot missile. L: 2’.weight, 1 oz. Rare. $150

28. Rome, c. B. C. 100-100 A. D. a lot of three eliptical shaped lead missiles, one with an incised "A"; another with a partial fulmen, and the last plain and two are chipped. L: 3/4" to 1 1/4". $175/3

We are proud to offer a superb and diverse array of surface artifacts from the Calico, California Early Man Site located near Barstow, California. Found over thirty years ago by the late Richard Ross of Pebble Beach, California, virtually all the tools are of fine-grained siliceous materials. Varieties of chalcedony and chert predominate.

This lithic industry was of long duration. Uranium-thorium dating of calcrete encrusting, a sub-surface artifact produced a date 200,000 +or – 20,000 years before the present. Dates of 15,000 to 22,000 years before present have been obtained from surface artifacts by the catian-ratio method of analysis of manganese in the patination of the tools.

This is an opportunity to own some of the oldest and finest artifacts from North America as specimens of this quality have long since been collected from the site.

29. Chopper, L: 5.25", Face flaking on dorsal and ventral surfaces. Heavy use wear on distal edge. Proximal end shaped to fit the human hand. Classic beauty!  $150

30. Blade, L: 3.25", A thick heavy triangular blade, two flake scars on dorsal (upper) surface where blades were previously extracted, with heavy use wear on lateral edge. Classic lines of force shown on ventral (under) surface. A museum quality display piece. $100

31. Axe, L: 7.25", A massive hand axe; distal (pointed end) was location of where implement was held. Lunate distal edge deliberately dulled for ease in handling. A classic and wicked tool. $150

32. Axe, L: 8.25", A massive hand axe with prepared proximal end platform for handhold. Specimen broken in half (probably as a result of use) and now rejoined. A major piece. $150  See Photo

33. Chopper, L: 5". A discoid chopper a thick macro flake specimen with lunate working edge. Bifacial edge retouch is alternatively applied. Nice! $100

34. Ovate biface, L: 6.5". Prepared platform proximal end for handhold. If one had to own one example of this tool type, this would be it. Fantastic! $150

35. Pick, L: 6" Stout rounded tip that is bifacially flaked. The proximal end of the piece has been worked to conform to the human hand. Ingenious. $125

36. Chopper, L: 4.75". Nice platform and spall removal proximal end to fit the human hand. $75

37. Ovate biface, L: 5.5". Two blade extraction scars on distal end of side showing orange patination make this piece a "one of a kind." $75

38. Scraper, L: 4" A concave edged end tool showing heavy usage. A really choice example. $150

39. A lot of two ovate bifaces, L: 5" and 4.75", one with sparkling crystals embedded into the rock, the other with a sinuous edge. $175/2

40. A lot of three: a) notched side scraper L: 3.25" produced as a macro flake; b) ovate biface, L; 3.75", a nice example; c) elongate polyhedral core, L: 5", four-sided with original cortex remaining on one surface that tapers to pointed distal end. Retouch along one edge for use as a side scraper. Classic! $100/3

41. Lot of two hand axes: a) L: 6", proximal end dulling around removal spall that was knocked out to better fit the hand, b) L: 5" a similar great example. $150/2

42. Chopper, L: 5.5", Classic side cleaver; platform backed side with spall removal proximal end for thumb wrap around that served as secondary use as an end chopper. Heavy use wear. Museum quality. $150

43. A lot of three: a). Notched end scraper L: 3", a classic multi-function tool that is unique to this collection; b) multi-function tool L: 3.75", the pointed distal end served as a pick or rotational tool; c) a macro flake uniface cutting tool. L: 4". All top quality. $100/3

44. A lot of three: a).Small chopper L: 3.25" produced from a macro flake; b) ovate biface, L: 4" with sinuous edge; c) pointed side scraper L: 3", distal tip of this specimen served as a reamer, a tool used with rotating motion to enlarge a hole. $100/3

45. A lot of four: a) Discoid core chopper, L: 4"; b) ovate biface, L: 5.75", c) chopper L: 3.25" produced from a split cobble, interesting! D) ovate biface chopper L: 4" formed to fit the human hand. $100/4 cp Ruth De Ette Simpson, "An Introduction to the Calico Early Man Site Lithic Assemblage," San Bernardino County Museum Association, QUARTERLY, Vol. 36 #3, Fall 1989.

46. A lot of three: all nice examples of a Clovis, a Folsom and an Angostura-West point. L: 2"-3.25". 12,000-9,000 before present. Rare items. Overstreet, , pl. 13. $400/3  See Photo

Robert M. Overstreet, INDIAN ARROWHEADS, New York, 1995 edition. (This is principle guide used in preparing this auction.)

47. A small frame with three arrows, one a Folsom. L: 1.75-2".$200/3  See Photo

48. A scarce Sandia II, c. 20,000 B. P. a small point (1.75") with chip out of dorsal side. From Primitive Arts, Plainfield N. J., acquired by Ross in July, 1972; along with a small frame with two mounted points from Paleos, Texas; one is a Folsom example. L: 2-2.5".$250/3  See Photo

49. A lot of four New England early arrows. L: 3.5-4.5".$100/4  See Photo

50. A frame with three Midland points of the Yuma type in small frame. L: 5-3". $125/3  See Photo

51. Another small frame with three points highlighted by an especially nice archaic example marked "LLANO ESTACADO". All from, Dalton, Texas. L: 2-4.75". $250/3  See Photo

52. An oval Indian basket with early New England points plus a matrix chopper, all from B. Gun. L: 1-3’. $200/lot

53. A small frame with five Mound Builder chert points. L: 1.75"-2.75’. Nice! $100/5  See Photo

54. Mounted points from Oregon; a) A frame with 31 small, points of various materials, b) A frame with nine points, one of which is a double notched eccentric, c) A frame with mostly loose obsidian points. $300/lot  See Photo

The following lots are specimens from the HOHOKUM Indians of Southwestern United States, collected many years ago.

55. Grooved axe, L: 5’. A medium size andesite grooved axehead of the Civano Phase (earliest Hohokum phase). Really nice with minor edge chips. See Emil W. Haury, The Hohokum, Excavations at Snaketown, 1964-1965, Tucson, 1978. pp. 291 fig. 14-29a. $125  See Photo

56. Grooved axe, L: 5’. A medium size diorite grooved axehead of the Civano Phase (earliest Hohokum phase). See Emil W. Haury, The Hohokum, Excavations at Snaketown, 1964-1965, Tucson, 1978. pp. 291 fig. 14-29c. $100  See Photo

57. Grooved axe, L: 7.5". a large grooved diorite stone axe, somewhat phalicized above the groove. Classic Period, ending by 1450 A. D. Similar to the examples published by Emil W. Haury, The Hohokum, Excavations at Snaketown, 1964-1965, Tucson, 1978. pp. 291-292. This example shows use as well as corrosion defects as the result of its long burial. $150  See Photo

58. Grooved axe, L: 10". A long grooved axe with some surface erosion from probable river immersion. The groove does not go completely around the neck. Pre. 1450 A. D. See Haury, p. 292, fig. 14.31. $200  See Photo

59. Grooved axe, L: 4.5". A narrow, smoother finished axehead probably form the later Pioneer Period, c. 17^th century. $150

60. Ridged axe, L: 4. 5". Pioneer Period, a ridged type diorite axe. Cp. Haury, p. 292, fig. 14.30. $75

61. Effigy mace, L: 3.5". Pioneer Period a unique grooved and Carved macehead in the form of an animal, stag, effigy. The ears or horns, eyes and snout are atop the groove; the tail and hind legs are at the base of the axe. There is no indication of front legs. See Haury, p. 293 fig. 14.33c for a similar effigy without the groove. $500  See Photo

62. Lot of two pestles, L: 7-9". Classic Period pieces, one phallic-like in limestone, the other apparently granite. Both badly chipped. $100/2

63. Grooved axe, L: 3". A lovely small grooved porphyry axe. $100

64. Grooved pounder, L: 4.5’. a pounder of oval shape with the groove neatly carved around the entire circumference of the tool. Nice! $125

65. Arrow straightener, H: 3". An oval arrow straightener with to grooves with unexplained raised bar above for another tool use. $75

66. Lot of two: L: 3.75"-4.5". Smaller but nice grooved axes. $175/2

67. Lot of two: L: 4.75"-5.5" pre 550 A. D. diorite flat grooved axes. $75/2

68. Lot of three: L: 3-4.75" grooved diorite axes. $100/3

69. Lot of two: L: 3.5" grooved axe lot, both nice examples. $125/2

70. Lot of two: L: 3- 3.5" grooved axe lot, both nice examples. $125/2

71. Lot of three grooved axes from 2.5"-4.25" in length with minor bumps and bruises. All probably Pioneer Phase. $100/3

72. Mano, H: 3", D: 2". An early tuff hand-held mano or pestle of cylindrical shape. Interesting shape and rare! $100

73. Arizona, Kinishba, a lot of two slate tools. L: 4"-4.5". $25/2

74. Southwest Arizona, a "Yuma" type point, c. 1760-1800 of top quality along with an Asheville, North Carolina scraper. L: 3.75"-4.25". $100/2

75. Mound Indians, c. 1000 A. D. hard steatite plumb bob carved in phallic form. A large drill hole through center of the shaft for use in suspension. L: 5.25". $350  See Photo

76. Iroquois Indians, c. 1500 A. D. or earlier, two carved stones used as balls in early Lacrosse games. D: 2.5". Rare. Ex Ben Gun Collection. $150/2

77. Drill, L: 3.5". A chert drill from Burlington, Missouri, c. 5000-3000 B. P. See Payne Collection, pl. 72. $75

78. Basket Lot; a large oval Indian basket filled with small envelopes holding described Indian lithics found near Gallup, New Mexico. The basket includes some bone awls. L: .5"-5". $75/lot

79. Texas Points, a lot of three pieces including a fine 6.5" hoe, a notched spear, 5.25" and a small knife 3.75," each with a Ross label. $100/3

80. A similar lot consisting of five pieces. L: 4-5.5". $125/5

81. A lot of four small scrapers from San Diego County, Texas/ L: 1-2". $30/4

82. Basket Lot, a smaller Indian basket with loose projectile points from Indian sites in Texas. L: .5"-2’. $50/lot

83. Basket Lot; a basket filled with miscellaneous tools and points including a bird type drill. $100/lot

84. A lidded Indian basket with an assortment of Plains Indian points made from different materials. .75"-4’. $100/lot

85. A lidded Indian basket filled with points labeled by Ross as "Indian working tools." L: 2"-4’. $100/11

86. Mississippi Culture, c. 800 A. D., Graves County, Kentucky,, a large spade or hoe. L: 8.5’, W: 4’. $150

87. Mississippi Culture, c. 800 A. D., three choice chert points. L: 3.25"-4.75." $75/3

88. Mississippi Culture, c. 800 A. D., a nice lot of nine chert spear points from the Missouri/Mississippi area. L: 3.5"- 4.25". $200/9

89. Mississippi Culture, c. 800 A. D., a lot of three chert points from Kansas. L: 2.5"=3.5". $25/3

90. Gray Indian Hornstone, a small cache of archaic hornstone knives, c. 2750 BP all around three inches in length. A nice lot! Sometimes referred to as "turkey tail" preforms. $100up

91. A Missouri hornstone pre-form knife of exceptionally fine workmanship. C. 1400 A. D. L: 4.25". $50

92. Illinois, Adams County, c. 1000 A. D., a rare hematite unfinished celt, broken in two along with a small serpentine axe head. L: 3", 2.25". $50/2

93. Nebraska, North Platt River, Plains Indians, a hand held flint chisel-scraper. H: 3.25". A nice piece of workmanship! $50

94. Vermont, Winooski, c. 1000-1200 A. D. a celt with neatly incised "X" between two horizontal lines which are scribed across the width of the blade as if to mark where a shaft would be tied to the celt. Found by Ben Gun. L: 3". Rare. $400  See Photo

95. Vermont, Winooski, c. 1000-1200 A. D. a dark stone scraper L: 2.75", with archaic glyphs inscribed on the surface. The piece was found by Ben Gun. Rare! $500up  See Photo

96. Amerind miscellaneous points; a basalt knife from Pennsylvania, L: 3" a choice obsidian arrowhead from the California/Oregon border area, c. 1750, and a scraper from Red Desert, Wyoming. L: 2.5". $50/3

97. Amerind tools; a miscellaneous lot from South Dakota, Belle Fouribe, Princeville, Oregon, Malaga Cove, California (Chumash), a Tennessee scraper, a Columbian River Gorge broken banner stone. All marked with india ink. L: 1.4" $100/lot

98. South Dakota, Black Hills, c. 2-10,000 B. P. a hand held small axe, worked on one side only. L: 3.5"; W: 2.75". $50

99. South Dakota, a hand held knife, c. 10,000 B. P. L: 4.5". Nice! $100

100. Great Plains, c. BC 250-1600 A. D., a pogo point, a large size dart point with chert drill from Pierre, S.D. L: 1’-3". $25/2

101. An interesting lot of nine small points from a mid-western "buffalo jump." Found by Ross’ friend, Tim Weber. L: 1-2". $50/9

102. A similar lot of thirteen small points. $60/13

103. An Indian basket with marked envelopes describing arrows from the Vermont area sold to Mr. Ross by Ben gun in 1982. $150/lot

104. A small round basket with seven nice points from the Burlington, Vermont area. $50/lot

105. Gypsum Cave, Nevada, a small frame with three arrows. L: 2-2.5". $25/3

106. Oregon/Washington, Nez Perce, c. 1500, a small conical pestle or pounder. H: 3", $25

107. Oregon, Archaic Period, c. 5000 B. P. an agate flake leafblade. L: 3". $100

108. Oregon, Princeville,, an obsidian lot of five interesting pieces, two large knives, a spear point, a scraper, and a rounded "mirror." L: 2"-5". $500/5  See Photo

109. Oregon, Klamath Falls, a lot of three obsidian pieces two knives, and a spear from the Fabell Museum. L: 2-5". $100/3

110. Oregon, a small wood box filled with various obsidian blades, points and tools, all from Princeville area. $500/lot  See Photo

111. Oregon, eastern part of state, an obsidian arrow-maker tool with notch, L: 2.5" along with three other Oregonian tools. $50/4

112. Oregon, a very small Indian basket with about 18 chipped projectile points. L: 5"-1.5" $25/lot

113. Indian basket with twenty-two smaller projectile points all from Oregon. Most pieces with detailed descriptions. $100/lot

114. A large lot of Oregonian projectile points scrapers, etc., lots of obsidian—all mostly from 1000 to 2000 years old. In a round Indian basket. $200up/lot

115. A fine obsidian hide dressing knife from Modoc, California. Acquired by Ross from the Favell Museum of Klamath Falls, Oregon, from the collection of Doc Stewart who acquired it in 1914. L: 4.25’, W: 2.5". $150

116. A similar but smaller example with same provenance. L: 3.25". $75

117. California Chumash Indians, date unknown, a nice scraper found in Carpenteria, Santa Barbara County, California burial site by Richard Ross. L: 4.5". $100

118. Riker Box lot, a) Bird points, 17 pieces; b) five arrow; c) Eighteen bird points. $100/40

119. Three unusual Indian artifacts, a wrapped corncob, bone fragments and some interesting coral fragments all from the Gallup, New Mexico area. $50/lot

120. A California Chumash scraper found in Kern Co., California, L: 2.5"; along with a "midnight lace" curved obsidian knife from the Stockton Curve, L: 3.5". $50

121. A small plastic box of twenty western American points from the Ben Ramer collection acquired by Ross in August, 1987. $50/20

122. Oregon small points, each in its own descriptive box; fifteen points in ten small plastic boxes. $30/15

123. A small four drawer black plastic box with over eighty different points, some with attributions. $200/lot

124. Another similar four drawer box with over ninety various points; some from the Favell Museum, the others mostly from Oregon sites. $200/lot

125. Forty-five described points all in plastic cases within "drawer No. One." The contents of this drawer include mostly Favell Museum obsidian material. Lot does not include drawer. $200/lot

126. Fifty points as above in "drawer No. 2." Lot does not include drawer. $200/lot

127. Over one hundred pieces described as lot 104 in "drawer No. 3." In this drawer the points are mostly in plastic 2"x2’ plastic coin flips. Lot does not include drawer. $350/lot

128. Drawer four contents are essentially the balance of the Ross Collection with three smaller plastic trays holding dozens of points. The group I overwhelmingly from Oregon sites but there are some marked points from Pulaski Co., Missouri and a prehistoric core tool so described. A great study lot. Lot does not include drawer. $500/lot

129. Kentucky/Tennessee attributable to the EVA Site, a large archaic style dark chert example with shallow basal notches and flaring tangs, perhaps a Calf Creek copy. L: 6". $100  See Photo

130. Texas San Angelo, two long double-edged knives possibly carved by Rinehart. L: 8"-8.5". Nice lot in need of further study. $100/2

131. A chert ovoid shaped buffalo knife from the Los Alamos, N. M. area. A very nice piece but perhaps the work of the old time forger Rinehart. L: 8.5", W: 3.5’. $100  See Photo

132. Another possible Rinehart copy of a corner tang knife in chert. A beautiful piece. L: 6". Cp. Overstreet, pp. 258-260, G6-G8. $150  See Photo

133. Mexico, Valley of Mexico, c. B. C. 500. Two conical obsidian core points from which extremely sharp obsidian blades were fashioned. L: 3-3.75". $100/2

134. Mexico, Valley of Mexico, c. B. C. 1200-1500 A.D., a lot of two Aztec or earlier large obsidian cones. Struck to produce narrow curved blades which often did not require further touch-up. Both choice! L: 2.5" and 4 $300/2  See Photo

135. Mexico, Valley of Mexico, c. B. C. 1200-1500 A.D., a lot of 7 two Aztec or earlier flaked single edged obsidian blades. In typical yellow-brown color. L: 1.5-2.75". $250/7   See Photo

136. Mexico, Valley of Mexico, c. B. C. 1200-1500 A.D., a lot of 11 Aztec or earlier obsidian arrow points and fragments. L: from .75"-2.75". $200/11   See Photo

137. Mexico, Valley of Mexico, c. B. C. 1200-1500 A.D., Similar to above except better and larger. A lot of 7 Aztec or earlier obsidian arrow. L: from 2"-2.75". $350/7   See Photo

138. Mexico, c. 1000 A. D., a lot of two copper tumis, types used as media of exchange. L: 4.75". Acquired by Ross at Malter Auction XI, lot 407. $75/2

139. Mexico, Toltecs, a box of obsidian arrows and tools. C. 150-1500 A. D. L: 1"-5.25". $200/24

140. Mexico, Guaymas, a lot of twelve paleo-archaic knives and points each in detailed envelopes. L: 2.5-3.5". $200/12

141. A similar lot of eleven paleo-archaic knives and points each in detailed envelopes. Mostly 1". $100/11

142. Mexico, Colima, c. B. C. 200-200 A. D., a straight edge axe of over-all bell shape—similar to copper axes used by Western Mexican pre-Columbian peoples as a media of exchange. H: 4.35". $50

143. Mexico, Colima, c. B. C. 200-200 A. D., a nicely formed stone axe head. L: 6". $75

144. Mexico, Colima, c. B. C. 200-200 A. D., A long brown obsidian ceremonial knife broken in two and re-attached. L: 9.5", along with an obsidian razor blade and an obsidian three-sided pike. L: 7". $100/3

145. Mexico, Colima, c. B. C. 200-200 A. D., a lot of three stones, one a burnishing tool. L: 2-4". $50/3

146. Mexico, Guerrero, c. 100 B. C., a basalt axe head found by L: 3.5". $50

147. Mexico, Mezcala, c. B. C. 200-200 A. D., a gray gneiss crudely carved sculpture of a standing figure, one large chisel cut off of left leg. H: 4.25". $50

148. Costa Rica, Saraique Barba Indians, c. 1200 A. D., an axe head of limestone and a smaller hard stone chisel. L: 4.,25". $50/2

149. Costa Rica, c. 100 B. C. a small axe head, neatly carved. L: 2". $25

150. Costa Rica, c. 1000 A. D., a lot of three celts, one jadeite, the third chipped. L: 2-4". $50/3

151. Bolivia, Tiahuanaco, Lake Titicaca, c. 1200, two meteorite bolo balls. D: 2". Verneau, p. 177 pl. X, #15. Both objects have grooves around the center for ties to thongs for throwing. Rare! $500/2

152. China, a lot of fourteen archaic flint arrowheads all neatly worked. L: 1"-1.5". All ex Conway of Asia, Carmel, California. $100/14

153. Indonesia, Bali, pre-contacts with the Dutch, a green jadeite adz, highly polished and choice. L: 7". $175

154. Bali, a smaller example of a ritual adz of similar material. $100

155. Korea, c. 1500 A.D., a rare archer’s ring carved from stag horn. Dark green-brown attractive polished patina. L: 2.5". $1000  See Photo

156. California, Canalino Indians, c. mid 19^th century, a carved steatite sperm whale with tall narrow dorsal fin. Inlaid shell beads mark the spout hole and eyes. The whale’s mouth is incised. Reportedly found on Catalina Island in the 1920’s. L: 4". $500  See Photo

This piece was examined by the late Murray Korda,, a violinist by profession, but a very knowledgeable archaeologist in his youth who found similar items on San Nicholas Island. He dated it and similar items to the so-called California Mission Period, c. 1750-1890. We have a signed document by Mr. Korda on this subject

157. Palos Verdes, Malaga Cove, Gabrielino Indians, c. 1850-1900, a carved steatite pelican head with small hole carved behind head to make a whistle, eyes inlaid. L: 1.75". Found with broken metate. Mounted on wood stand. $300 As few such pieces have been published in conjunction with major archaeological digs, their authenticity is challenged by some authorities. This piece certainly passes scrutiny for a relatively old, primitively carved artifact.

158. Palos Verdes, Malaga Cove, Gabrielino Indians, c. 1850-1900, a carved steatite pipe in form of blue whale. There is a large carved hole atop the carving for tobacco, a smaller hole between flukes for pipe stem. There are incised lines for mouth and eye detailing as well as crossed gridiron lines to indicate the whale’s thick skin. L: 7". $1200  See Photo

This piece was examined by the late Murray Korda,, a violinist by profession, but a very knowledgeable archaeologist in his youth who found similar items on San Nicholas Island. He dated it and similar items to the so-called California Mission Period, c. 1750-1890. We have a signed document by Mr. Korda on this subject.

159. Santa Barbara County, Channel Islands, Chumash Indians, c. 1800 or earlier, a small carved steatite field mouse with ears in relief, eyes, incise. Ex Peter Wong collection. L: 2.5". $400  See Photo

This piece was examined by the late Murray Korda,, a violinist by profession, but a very knowledgeable archaeologist in his youth who found similar items on San Nicholas Island. He dated it and similar items to the so-called California Mission Period, c. 1750-1890. We have a signed document by Mr. Korda on this subject

160. Alaska, St. Lawrence Island, Punuk Stage, c. 500-1000 A. D., a carved walrus ivory harpoon with incised decoration. See Don Drummond, The Eskimos and Aleuts, p. 130. L: 3.5". $100

161. Alaska, St. Lawrence Island, Punuk Stage, c. 500-1000 A. D., a carved walrus ivory togglet barb type 1 harpoon with incised decoration. L: 3". See Charles Miles, Indian & Eskimo Artifacts, p. 16. $100  See Photo

162. Alaska, St. Lawrence Island, Punuk Stage, c. 500-1000 A. D., a carved but undecorated walrus ivory harpoon with copper blade still intact. L: 3.5". See Miles, op. cit., p. 16, 1.100. Rare! $275  See Photo

163. Alaska, St. Lawrence Island, Post Punuk Stage, c. 1200-1700 A. D., a carved walrus ivory arrow of more streamlined shape than above examples. L:4.5". $75

(The above Researched and written by Joel L. Malter and William Pond with advice from Bill Jackson.)

The following Eskimo lots are from a private collection put together by an American living in Alaska over twenty years ago. He visited native villages such as Shaktoolik, Unalakleet, and White Mountain on the coast of Norton Sound not too far from Nome and at Nukleet near Cape Denbigh. On the Seward Peninsula he acquired pieces from Shishmarefe and Cape Wales, and at Gambell, Savonda on St. Lawrence Island. All purchases were made from native sources. The collection in its entirety is offered in the following lots. Some pieces are from the Old Bering Sea era, c. B. C. 300-700 A. D. Others are from the Punuk Period, 600-1200 A. D. Some of the wood pieces should be carbon dated. However, the pieces have been catalogued by style and usage. Care has been taken to differentiate between materials used. The type of material used on some pieces is very difficult to ascertain, and we advise bidders to study each piece carefully themselves as all lots are sold as is.

164. Nukleet,, Punuk Period, a lot of four ivory harpoon heads. See Giddings, Archeology of Cape Denbigh, plate 6. L:3". $200/4  See Photo

165. Nukleet,, Punuk Period, a lot of four wood and ivory harpoon heads, nicely carved. L: 3-3.5". $200/4  See Photo

166. Nukleet,, Punuk Period, a lot of two barbed bone spear points. L: 3-4". Both pieces resemble fish shapes. $100/2

167. Nukleet,, Punuk Period, a choice barbed ivory spear point. See Giddings, plate 9. L: 5". Barbs on both sides. $300  See Photo

168. Nukleet,, Punuk Period, a choice double-barbed on one side only ivory spear point . L: 5". $150  See Photo

169. Nukleet, a large single barbed bone spear point. L: 6.5". $150  See Photo

170. Nukleet, a large lot of eleven mixed ivory and bone arrow points used in fishing. L: 3-5". Some very interesting shapes. $300/11  See Photo

171. Nukleet, a lot of three finely barbed fish spear points. L: 3-3.75". $150/3  See Photo

172. Nukleet, a lot of four large bone spears. L: 7-9". $200/4  See Photo

173. Nukleet, a choice ivory fish dart with incised designs. L: 3.5". $100

174. Nukleet, a fine wood spear point with side notches for tying purposes. L: 4.5". A very well-preserved item. $75  See Photo

175. Nukleet, a large lot of six assorted fish spears in ivory and bone. Some are barbed. L:2-4". $150  See Photo

176. Nukleet, a large ivory harpoon point. See Thiry, Eskimo Artifacts p. 243. This example used for big fish. L: 6". $500  See Photo

177. Nukleet, a smaller ivory harpoon point. See Thiry, Eskimo Artifacts p. 243. L: 4". Choice! $300  See Photo

178. Nukleet, a small lot of five fish spears, some chipped. L: 3". $100/5

179. Nukleet, a large ivory spearhead with incised detail work, two barbs on dorsal side of weapon. Nice patina, a real gem. L: 7", 1400  See Photo

180. Nukleet, a choice small ivory harpoon point. See Thiry, Eskimo Artifacts p. 239. L: 3.5". $250  See Photo

181. Nukleet, a large dense walrus bone fore shaft of a harpoon. See Thiry, Eskimo Artifacts p. 220, 3 L: 7". $1750  See Photo

182. Shaktoolik, Punuk Period, a bone harpoon fore shaft. L: 5.5". $200  See Photo

183. Shaktoolik, Punuk Period, a bone harpoon fore shaft with pick-like terminal. L:7". $200   See Photo

184. Shaktoolik, Punuk Period, a bone harpoon fore shaft with pick-like terminal. L: 4.5". $175  See Photo

185. Shaktoolik, Punuk Period, a lot of two smaller harpoon fore shafts. L: 2.5-4". $125/2

186. Shaktoolik, Punuk Period, a lot of seven ivory and bone bullet shaped arrows for killing birds. See Thiry, p. 223. H: 1"-1.5".$250/7

187. Shaktoolik, Punuk Period, a portion of n ivory ice crampon. L: 2". A rarely offered Eskimo artifact. $75  See Photo

188. Shaktoolik, Punuk Period, a lot of five walrus ivory bolas, an instrument employing several weighted balls tied together and thrown to kill birds. L: 1.5". $100/5

189. Shaktoolik, Punuk Period, a rare ivory harpoon counterweight in the form of an anchor. The ends of each of the three spars are broken off. See Hurst, Arctic Ivory, p. 18. H: 3.5". $675  See Photo

190. Shaktoolik, a curved bone handle knife with just remnants of the slate blade. Saee Thiry, p. 318. L: 7.75". $225  See Photo

191. Nukleet, Punuk Period, a fine slate ulu (woman’s knife) complete with bone handle. This lovely piece may have been glued in recent time, but both parts are authentic and the blade has incised lines for decoration more than for "blood-letting." The blade is still quite sharp and the handle is patinated. L: 3". $1,750  See Photo

192. Nukleet, Punuk Period, a lot of three small pieces including an ivory line cinch, L: 2.25", an inlaid small bola, H: .5’, and an ivory "poke blow" (float plug) H: .75". $225/3  See Photo

193. Nukleet, Punuk Period, a lot of two items a wood bow drill counter weight W: 2.5", and a choice bone punch. L: 4". $75/2

194. Nukleet, Punuk Period, a large ivory ice pick. The instrument shows the heavy usage to which it was put. L: 8.75". $375  See Photo

195. Nukleet, Punuk Period, a lot of two fine slate ulu blades. L: 2.75". See lot 191 above for full description. These blades are similar but without handles. $375/2  See Photo

196. Nukleet, Punuk Period, a lot of eight fine slate arrow points. L: 1-2.5". These are flat on both sides. See Giddings, pl. 16. $225/8  See Photo

197. Nukleet, Punuk Period, a lot of eight fine slate bifacial arrow points. L: 1-2.75". See Giddings, pl. 71b. $225/8  See Photo

198. Nukleet, Punuk Period, a miniature bone ulu handle. L: 1.5". $75

199. Unalakleet, a lot of two ivory handles, one is curved and probably was attached to a berry basket, the other is straight with holes on each end for ties. L: 4". $225/2  See Photo

200. Unalakleet, a lot of three handles; one a wood knife handle, the other two are bone, one with knobbed ends. See Thiry, p. 91. L: 4-5". $350/3  See Photo

201. Shaktoolik, Punuk Period, a lot of two very desirable walrus bone fish lures with incised detailing. These very fish-like lures are amongst the oldest artifact of this collectible one could find. See Hurst, p. 35 (valued at $900). L: 4.5-5". $1500/2  See Photo

202. Shaktoolik, Punuk Period, a lot of two very desirable walrus bone fish lures without incised detailing. These very fish-like lures are amongst the oldest artifact of this collectible one could find. L: 3.5-4.75". $900/2  See Photo

203. Shaktoolik, Punuk Period, a lot of four fish lures one with inlaid eyes, one with one eye inlaid. These very fish-like lures are amongst the oldest artifact of this collectible one could find. L: 2.75-3.5". $1200/4  See Photo

204. Shaktoolik, Punuk Period, a lot of five very desirable walrus bone and ivory fish sinkers. L: 2-4.5". $400/5  See Photo

205. Shaktoolik, Punuk Period, a lot of two very desirable walrus bone fish sinkers. These very fish-like sinkers are amongst the oldest artifact of this collectible one could find. The large example L: 7" is perfect, the smaller 4.75’ has the tip of one end broken off. $500/2

206. Shishmarefe-Kotzbue, Punuk Period, a fine jade sinker in fish form, although somewhat crudely formed. L: 2.25". Rare! $125

207. Shishmarefe-Kotzbue, Punuk Period, an important adze with a jade blade within a bone fore shaft. The adze head is attached to the bone handle with ties. The handle shaft has a bit of incised decoration. A remarkably well-preserved weapon-tool. See Thiry, p. 299. The edge of the jade blade is still sharp and transluscent! H: 10.75". VERY RARE WITH JADE! $3,750up  See Photo

208. Shishmarefe-Kotzbue, Punuk Period, an important adze head in dense walrus bone. See Thiry, p. 298. L: 7". A very nice example. $750  See Photo

209. Shishmarefe-Kotzbue, Punuk Period, a smaller adze head of similar composition as above. L: 4". $300

210. Shishmarefe-Kotzbue, Punuk Period, an interesting net sinker of scarab shape and carved from mastodan ivory? -- grooved around the oval circumfirence for ties to a net. See Giddings pl. 61. $200  See Photo

211. Nukleet, Punuk Period, a lot of three ivory toggles or belt fasteners, all crudely carved. L: 2.25". $100/3  See Photo

212. Nukleet, Punuk Period, a lot of four ivory labrets, each shaped like a golf tee. L: .75-1". Cp. Thiry, p. 71. $200/4

213. Nukleet, Punuk Period, a most desirable wood male doll with well-defined facial features and gentalia. The back has a central groove to indicate the spine, buttocks, and the separation of the legs which is on front side also. See Giddings, pl. 32. Rare! $2500up  See Photo

214. Nukleet, Punuk Period, a lot of three wood pieces, two human form dolls and a small toy plate. See Giddings, pl. 32. Rare! L: 1.5-2.5". $675/3  See Photo

215. The balance of the collection including a fine punch, L: 3.25", two small ivory charms, an arrow shaped tool, and four sinkers. $200/8  See Photo

216. The balance of the collection including in ivory: a broken spoon, a fine bead, a whistle?, several awls and broken bits and pieces including a piece of fool’s gold, a large wood fragment and a piece of jade. Fourteen pieces altogether. $250/14  See Photo

217. Canada, Northwest Coast, ivory carving of a toggle in whale form. The flukes go over the whale’s back to form a loop. L: 2.5". Ex Klika Collection acquired on St. Lawrence island. $750  See Photo

218. Canada, Northwest Coast, Shimshone Indians, c. 1870, a spoon carved from Rocky Mountain goat horn. The carving features a lobster or cray fish. From the collection of the man who developed the Maine apple. Inscription in india ink on back of spoon. L: 18 cm. Cp. Sotheby June 12, 1992, #206-207. $2500  See Photo

219. Canada, Northwest Coast, c. 1920, a small nicely carved ivory totem pole, H: 5". $300  See Photo

220. Canada, Northwest Coast, c. 1920, a large nicely carved alabaster totem pole of superb style, quality and preservation. It features a seated man holding a staff between his legs, a small fish head atop the man, and a folded winged raven surmounting the totem. With its own alabaster base. H: 14.5" Unsigned. $2500  See Photo

221. A fine ivory scrimshawed Eskimo face inlaid in a brownstone carving of a hunter holding pole. H: 8.5". $350   See Photo

222. Gulf of California, Navajo, c. 1850, a carved hard bone fish net tool (for weaving net) in form of a fish with a stick figure carving of a man atop. L:9.5". Rare! $375  See Photo

Pre-Columbian Pottery

223. Mexico, Jalisco, c. 250- B.C.-250 A.D., a miniature ceramic gingerbread figure of a turbaned male warrior. Excellent condition. H: 4.75". $150

224.Mexico, Jalisco, c. 250- B.C.-250 A.D., a crème slip seated figure of a male (?) with a large bowl headdress; arms and hands on chest. Nice. H: 3.75". $150

225. Mexico, Chinesco, 100-330 A.D., a fine redware bowl with flattened gourd-like shape. H: 3.75". $150

226. Mexico, Veracurz, c. 250-450 A.D., a decorative standing shaman figure. In crème colored ceramic slip, he wears typically large earspools, incised turban and large necklace. On tripod stand, repairs to neck and righ shoulder evident. Right earspool chipped. H: 9.25". $300  See Photo

227. Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala, a lot of two carved serpentine figures. One a highly stylized standing male figure with hands on chest, H: 3.75"; second, darker in green color of a bird in flight., L: 6". $300/2

228. Mexico, c. 500-1000 A.D., a lot of 5 ceramics. Two small head fragments and three legs that appear to have been broken off tripod vessels. L: 2"-4.25". $150/5

229. El Savador, Maya, c. 550-950 A.D., a lovely ceramic tripod bowl. In crème, red-brown and black polychrome. Geometric designs on outside; inside with multi-glyphed designs on rim; central figure is highly styled in typical Mayan fashion. Repaired! H: 4.5", diameter is 8".$500  See Photo

230. Central America, Nicaragua, c. 500-1000 A.D., a lot of two dark creme slip ceramic effigy bowls. One with bulbous body with human face protruding from center, arms and hands wrapped around sides. H: 4.25". Second piece is similar except head is three dimensional as is attaches to body. $400/2

231. Panama, c. 1000-1500 A.D., a very attractive pedestal bowl in dark red-brown slip. Linear design both inside and out. Choice! H: 4", D: 6.25". $250

232. Central America, Costa Rica, c. 900-1500 A.D., a lot of two ceramic bowls. Largest is a tripod with bulbous legs; in red and red-brown polychrome, H: 4", diameter is 4.75". Second piece is a small bowl with red, black and creme polychrome. Nice. H: 3". $150/2

233. South America, Peru, Machu Picchu, c. 1500 A.D., a crudely carved eroded serpentine mini hacha in the form of two anthropomorphic figures, one atop the other; holed in back for hanging? Rare. L: 4" x 2.75". $500

234. South America, Peru, Machu Picchu, c. 1500 A.D., similar to above; a crudely carved eroded basalt stone figure with hunched figure atop another hunched figure. Faces are human-like, both with large eyes, noses and slit mouths. Some chipping. H: 4.5". $500

235. South America, Peru, Chancay, c. 1200-1500 A.D., a large ceramic storage vessel. Water melon shaped in brown, crème and black polychrome. Multi-banded design on brown background. Darkest bands with crème speckeled design, crème colored bands with linear drawings of fish. Small opening at top with simplistic human face and wide loop handle behind. Protruding dog has head of smaller dog in its mouth. Repaired but still large and attractive. H: 18".$750  See Photo

236. South America, Peru, Chancay, c. 1200-1500 A.D., a large ceramic storage vessel. Water melon shaped in brown, crème and black polychrome. Similar to above except much larger. Upper portion of vessel highlighted in brown polychrome with linear and anthropomorphic design. Neck of vessel with stylized zig-zag linear design in shape of face. Top of vessel with similar design. Chipped at top. Two wide loop handles, one at each side with small, seated monkey above. Chancay pottery is very rare this large. In choice condition. $2,500+  See Photo

237. South America, Peru, Chancay, c. 1200-1500 A.D., a lovely large textile fragment in brown and crème colors with pelican motif. Framed in glass. Textile 43" x 14" frame 50" x 20".$350  See Photo

238. South America, Peru, Chancay, c. 1200-1500 A.D., a lovely large textile fragment in brown and crème colors with pelican motif. Similar to above example except smaller with some fraying and holes. Framed in glass. Textile 23" x 17" frame 31" x 22". $250  See Photo

239. South America, Peru, Chancay, c. 1200-1500 A.D., a lovely large textile fragment. In red, brown, crème and black. Long narrow band with diamond shaped bird motif. Quite attractive. Framed in glass. Textile 55" x 6" , frame 61" x 11". $500  See Photo

240. South America, Peru, Chancay, c. 1200-1500 A.D., a large textile fragment. Top band is wide and in red, brown, crème and black colors. Bottom portion in brown textile with large hole. Framed in glass. Textile 25" x 25" frame 30" x 30". $500  See Photo

241. South America, Peru, Chancay, c. 1200-1500 A.D., a large small fragment woven in red, brown and black fibers. Central motif depicts seated shaman-like figure. Borders are in red and black. In Lucite frame. 12" x 7.5", frame is 14" x 12".$150

242. South America, Peru, Chancay, c. 1200-1500 A.D., a smal textile fragment. In crème and brown colors with multiple rows of browns bird heads. Nice condition. Framed in glass. Size of textile is 10" x 7.5", frame is 16" x 13". $150  See Photo

243. South America, Peru, Chancay, c. 1500 A.D., a lovely large "poncho". Square shaped with brown woven textile and white fringe at opposite sides. Red and white banded designs adorn the central portion Slit in center for placing over one’s head. Framed in glass. Textile 30", frame 36" x 37". Choice! $750  See Photo

244. South America, Peru, Chancay, c. 1500 A.D., another large "poncho". Square shaped with brown and white alternating woven textile bands. Fringe at opposite ends is same color as bands. Slit in center for placing over one’s head. Framed in glass. Textile 32" x 28", frame 38" x 34.5". Choice! $750  See Photo

245. South America, Peru, Chancay, 1200-1500 A.D., a very attractive lot of 3 textile sling shots. All in nice condition. $300/3   See Photo

246. South America, Peru, Chancay, ca.1250 A.D., a tightly-woven woolen sling, with lovely multi-colored patterns, long tassels, brown on one side, beige on the other. L. o/a 127 in. Very scarce item in lovely condition! $450   See Photo

247. South America, Peru, Chancay, c. 1500 A.D., a finely made textile doll. Female figure wears multi-shaded brown skirt. Face, arms and feet are wrapped in red string. H: 10". Excellent condition. $500  See Photo

248.South America, Peru, Chancay, ca.1200-1500 A.D. A large(13.6 x 10 in.)section of textile with repeating Pelican motif in buff colouring. In lucite box. Surprisingly intact. $250.  See Photo

249. Benin, Memorial Head of an Oba, or King. Brass lost-wax-casting. These were kept on Royal Altars as memorials to ancestors. Some of the larger types held Elephant tusks! The head shows the coral bead head-dress worn to this day. Nice patina. Quite decorative. H: 13".$750  See Photo

250. Benin,another Memorial head of an Oba, except with darker patina and more holes on back side. Quite decorative. H: 13". $650

251. A. Ivory Coast, Senufo(attributed to), Stool. A charming little three-legged stool with nice, smooth light brown patina o/all. Seat has "S" motif carved around the edges. Legs are tapered. Rim of seat and legs also have chevron motifs. Wonderfully old!! Ex Chosak. H. 9.6 in., Diam. 9.6 in. $200

252. Mali, Bambara(Bamana), N’Tomo Mask. Long oval-shaped face w/pointed chin, prominent nose, and from forehead, projecting carved Antelope head & neck. Behind are 4 vertical cowrie-encrusted projections remaining from six(two lost due to insect damage). Dark, glossy patina. L.25 in. ex Dalu. $200

253. A.Mali, Bambara(Bamana)(attributed to), N’Tomo-type mask. Similar to the above in style. Face has ornate scarification patterns on cheeks and forehead. Human figure(male?) stands on top of head, face resembling that of the mask. Native repairs to legs of figure, o/w glossy, dark patina o/all. An old piece that has seen much use! Ex Chosak, ex Dalu. H.27.25". $300  See Photo

254. Mali, Lobi(attributed to), Standing male figure wearing a "kepi"(French Tropical hat). Arms are at sides, navel prominent, facial features well-rendered. On wood base. Nice crusty dark patina. H. 9.6 in. $150

255. Nigeria, Yoruba. "Opon Ifa" or Divination Platter. Nearly circular plate with broad rim, fully incised with various geometric patterns. Face of ESHU at 12 o’clock. Traces of pigment(scarce!). Old repair, o/w lovely old patina. Ex Chosak. Diam. 13.25 in. $200

256. Africa, Burkina Faso, Lobi. A tall carved standing female figure. Chocolate colored wood; bare breasted, she holds hands together at waist. Simplistic features. Portion of left foot missing. Ht: 20". $350

257. Southern Africa, unidentified Tribal grouping, Phallocrypt(Penis Sheath). Multi-coloured basketwork, finely crafted, with flaring base. Intact. L. 10 in. $150  See Photo

258. Cameroon, Bamileke, a very large wooden helmet mask. Exaggerated facial features with large openwork turban headdress . Old, as is evident by flaking patina. H: 23". $350

259. Mali, Dogon, A highly decorative carved wooden door for a granary(in two pieces). Ancestor figures in typical rigid posture adorn entire door with singular large male and female figures at each side. Water-signs(zig-zag) on opposite sides. Larger panel is 18.5" x 12", smaller is 18" x 7". Both pieces in choice condition and fitted together make perfect match. Choice. $500  See Photo

260. Mali, Dogon, a wilu or "walu" mask. For funerary, hunting and circumcision rites. Rectangularly carved with two pointed ears and two long horns pointing straight up. Slit mouth with irregular shaped eye openings. Painted in crème, black and red-brown slip. Old! L: 25". $350  See Photo

261. Mali, Dogon, a rider on horseback, cast from iron. Rider holds reigns in left hand, sword over right shoulder. Old as is evident by rusty patina. L: 9", H: 8". $300  See Photo

262. Mali, Dogon, a rider on horseback, cast from iron. Similar to above piece except without sword. Old as is evident by rusty patina. L: 9", H: 8". $300  See Photo

263. Mali, Dogon, a cast iron antelope with long slender body, tall narrow legs and small head with twisted antlers. L: 10". $400  See Photo

264. Nigeria, Yoruba, Divination Platter "Opon Ifa". Wooden platter with broad, raised rim with carved, ornamental border, face of ESHU at 12 o’clock. Nice, old patina, wood slightly warped but does not detract. Diam. 13 in. Ex Chosak Col. $150

265. Papua New Guinea, Sepik River, the head and headdress of a tall wooden fetish figure. In Crème, red-brown and gray polychrome. Large and round head with small cowry shell eyes and scarified face. A similar colored nude male and female stand atop head with snake head peering in between. Choice. H: 35.5". $350  See Photo

266. Papua New Guinea, Sepik River area, Spirit figure. Standing male figure on conical base, polychromed oval face with prominent nose, bone through septum. Beneath chin is a very long cylindrical projection, terminating in an animal head(?). Face and this projection was covered with reddish-brown clay, inset with small cowries. Surprising amount of carving visible beneath clay on face! Considerable losses, but still impressive. H.69,5 in $500  See Photo

267. Papua New Guinea, Blackwater Lakes area, Cult Hook "Kamanggabi". Very tall(over 9 Feet!!!)example of this scarce item. Very stylised figure, with "head" and "feet", but with prominent "ribs". Super item!!! $1000  See Photo

268. Papua New Guinea, Blackwater Lakes area(attributed to), Spirit Mask. Squared oval face with protruding tongue, Frigate Bird on forehead. Crescent-shaped pattern carved o/a, red ochre, crème pigments. Impressive. H. 35.5 in. ex Dalu. $200  See Photo

269. Papua New Guinea, Highlands Areas, Mace-head Club. Dark volcanic stone head secured to long, tapering wooden shaft secured by bands of woven bush-cane both sides of head. The head may well be ancient. L. o/a 35 in. $300+  See Photo

270. Papua New Guinea, Chimbu Province, Tambu, or nassa-shell head-band. Woven bush-cane headband, lozenge-shaped, sewn o/a with nassa shells, slightly overlapping. In Plexi case. L. w/o straps 20 in. Old!!! $250  See Photo

271. Papua New Guinea, West New Britain Province, Kandrian area, Shield. Three boards with curved surfaces lashed together with bush cane, painted with black & red pigments highlighting patterns of concentric circles! Scrace!! H. 53 in., W. 7.5 in. ex Dalu. $250  See Photo

272. Papua New Guinea, Lower Sepik River area, Spirit Mask. Large, oval mask with long, tapering nose, "Flying Fox" around chin, two stylised humanoid figures with conical heads at either temple. L. 39.5 in. Nice condition, nice piece. $250

273. Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River area, Cult Hook. Representing spirits that help clan members, this piece is carved as a "human" figure, standing, arms at sides.Feet rest on crescent-shaped "hook". Conus shell-inlaid eyes. H. 63 in. Very Impressive! $500  See Photo

274. Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River Area, Cult Hook. Similar to previous lot, but figure bears scarification/tattoo patterns on arms and torso, and the hook is in the shape of a "Flying Fox". H. 84 in. Very Very Impressive!! $500+  See Photo

275. Papua New Guinea, Chimbu Province, Hand-drum, "Kundu" or "Gama". Elegant, "hour-glass"-shaped body, with handle, incised bands of decoration at mid-section. Lizard-skin head broken, but there. H. 42.5 in. Old! $150

276. Papua New Guinea, Sepik River area, Hand-drum. Similar shape to previous lot but decoration more spare. Faces carved in relief either side of mid-section. Head lacking, cracks and losses but a scarce type and old. H.37.5 in. $150

277. Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River area, Angriman. Tumbuan, or helmet mask, representing Primordial Spirits . Large, clay-covered wooden helmet with gaping, toothed mouth, tube-like eyes, long, mosquito-like nose. Raffia and palm-leaf accents, raffia collar. Lovely zig-zag patterns in black, white, red, ochre. L. 40 in. Very Showy!!! Collectred in Lae by Prof. Barron. Ex Chosak. Slight repairs to tip of nose(from shipping), o/w OK. $1000  See Photo

278. Papua New Guinea, Trobriand Islands, Hand-drum. Ornate carving over the entire body of the drum, the handle on the side terminating in a reptiles head. Some repairs to base, o/w quite attractive. H.38 in. $200.  See Photo

279. Papua New Guinea, Admiralty Islands(attributed to), Obsidian knives, a lot of four. Hand-knapped, two have clay overwood handles, and two(the smaller pieces)have traces of clay on them but no handles. L. range 3.25 to 7.25 inches. Quite scarce!!! $500++

280. Fiji, Model wooden Outrigger Canoe in light-coloured wood. Ca.WW2 Era, L.32 in. $150  See Photo

281. Marquesas Islands, Long-handled War Club, ca.WW2 Era. Head well-carved in stylised face with faces as the "eyes", quite heavy. A formidable weapon! A few chips, scuffs. L. o/a 42 in. $150  See Photo

282. Hawaii, Coconut-wood Drum, ca.1920’s. Deeply-carved drum(no skin)with "Tiki"-face tripod legs, geometric patterns on body. Interesting. H.13 in., Diam. 12 in. $250

283. Santa Cruz Islands, Hand Drum. Typical hour-glass shape, l;izard-skin head, nice old dark patina. BUT, cracks, losses(a shame!). H.30 in. $100

284. Cook Islands, Stone-bladed wooden-handled adze, ca.1920’s. Black stone blade bound with bush-cane to handle carved o/a with stylised janiform figures. Quite attractive!!! L. o/a 12.5 in. $200

285. Australia, Aboriginal, New South Wales, Boomerang. Very old dark wood with incised scalloped edges, chip at one end. Old label indicates find area, date of 1902!!!! L. 24.5 in. $250

286. Indonesia, Sumatra, Batak. "Magic Staff". Carved wooden staff with various and sundry human and animal figures carved "Totem Pole" style. Lock of human hair attached to top with a woven band. Cute. L. 71 in. $150

287. Nagaland. Framed oil painting of a Warrior facing 3/4 right. He is wearing numerous bead necklaces, a rather ornate head-dress, "Tusk" ear ornaments. Very colourful and well-done. Signed. Size o/a 19.5 x 15.5 in. $150

288. Southern Asia. A wooden container(or lid?) with numerous characters deeply incised on the side. Hardwood with iron and various other metal accents/fittings. Function not known but quite interesting. Diam. 8.25 in., H. 6.25 in. $150

289. An "Indian" Drum. Wooden cylindrical frame has hide skins tied with leather on both ends in a zig-zag pattern. H: 19", diameter 14.5". Single leather strap handle. Nice condition. $100

290. A very large and sturdy ceramic storage vessel. Bulbous body with middle section tapered outwards. Crème slip with red-brown polychrome; diamond shaped linear patterns, each with red-brown cross inside. Chipped at rim, otherwise in very nice condition. H: 20" . $350  See Photo

291. A lot of 3 Navajo textiles. Two are quite small, 14" x 10" and 20" x 10". The largest is blue with three identical designs, size is 35" x 36". $100

292. Hopi(Pueblo). Dance Moccasins for the "Kachina" Dance, ca.1900. worked-hide with separate multi-coloured uppers. Ht. Ca.11 in. Intact and very attractive ethnographic items(a PAIR!). $300+  See Photo

293. (South America)Ecuador, Anaconda skin, collected in 1925. Twenty feet in length!!! The skin itself is in exceptional condition for its age. A REAL showpiece! See the movie but buy the skin!!! $2250  See Photo

294. Southwest United States, Pueblo Tribes. A lot of various and sundry beaded items, quite colourful, such as belt-buckles, small pouches, pendants, etc. 7 items. $250

295. (South America)Amazon Basin, Kayapo Tribe. "Ant-Eater" Mask, ca.1970’s. Conical construction of bush-cane, with tube-like eyes, tall top-knot with two orange feather accents, brown palm cane tassels/fringe. Quite unusual!!! H.w/o fringe 39 in. $350   See Photo

296. (South America)Amazon Basin, Lot. Two Indian necklaces with Cayman teeth, bone beads, feather accents, and a long, narrow "dagger" fashioned from dark wood with prominent straight grain. Also two items from Papua New Guinea: A Seed Pod "rattle" and a Sepik River Head-rest in janiform style. Neat lot! 4 items $250

297. (South America) Amazon Basin, BUTTERFLIES!! Frames/trays/boxes with mounted specimens along with a large Tarantula-like Spider in a Riker mount. Many RARE specimens, now difficult to obtain. One frame filled with butterflies and wings measures by itself 25 by 37 inches o/a!!! A beautiful lot!!! 6 items $500+  See Photo

298. Mexico, Northern States. Sombrero, ca.1920’s. Large, tan colored hand-woven straw hat, very broad, with decorative hat-band accented by turned bone accents. Liner is damaged but present. Some stains. Likely a souvenir of the Revolution!!!! Diam. 23 in. $150  See Photo

299. Mexico, Chiapas. A lot of two rectangular, soft leather "paintings" in browns, mostly, with some polychrome accents of Mayan motifs. Very detailed work, and signed by the artists. They will be familiar to the student of Mayan Art! Dimensions: 22 x 44 and 28 x 45 in. Excellent shape. $250

300. Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, Catalogue of Irish Stone and Bronze Implements, the Robert Day Collection, London, 19-22, 1913. Soft cover. 20 excellent plates. $100

301. Hasso Von Wining, Pre-Columbian Art of Mexico and Central America, N.Y., 1968. Hardcover, dj, 388, loaded with important color photographs. The major reference on this subject. $300

302. Mexico, Tlaltilco, c. 600-900 A.D., an elaborate pale red-orange ceramic dance or ritual scene. Four standing figures; three males dance around bare breasted female. Each male holds implement in his hand. Nice facial detail. On tripod stand. Some repairs. Rare. H: 6.26".  $800+  See Photo

303. Ecuador, Jama Coaque, c. 500 B.C., a pair of ceramic standing shaman figures. Both wear similar wardrobes; one with animal protruding atop headdress. The other with that portion missing? Both also are missing left arms, one mising right hand. Nice facial detail to both. Choice! Both 5.5".  $500/2  See Photo

304. El Salvador, Mayan, c. 550-950 A.D., ceramic bowl. A finely potted deep ceramic bowl with beautifully painted glyphs. Two highly stylized toucan or parrot shaped figures adorn each side. In yellows, reds and black. Beautifully colored with some slight restoration and edge chips. A choice piece! H: 3.5", D: 6.25"  $750  See Photo

305. Peru, Mochica, c. 200-500 A.D., a finely crafted ceramic owl stirrup vessel. Beautifully polychromed in shades of creme, red and brown. In need of repair at base of handle. Finely detailed throughout. Owl appears to have large smile! Height at top of spout is 6.25". Tail has slight chip. An attractive piece. From old California coll.  $750  See Photo

306. Peru, Vicus, c. 400 A.D., a double chambered stirrup vessel. A finely potted double chambered stirrup vessel. In redware with human head on larger chamber wearring spike headdress (one spike missing). Back chamber has spout. Simplistic facial expression! L: 9". Very nice condition. From old California collection.  $650  See Photo

307. Peru, Chancay, c. 1200-1500 A.D., a ceramic standing man. A choice ceramic creme slip with gray polychrome standing male. Hands are outstretched and painted gray as is nose, mouth and hair. H: 7". As good as they come. From old California Collection!  $575  See Photo