Auction details
WILD WEST: NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACTS & VICTORIAN ANTIQUES
Status:
Bidding online now (8 days left)
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Internet-only (timed) auction
At:
1722 S Harris Ave, Independence, Missouri, 64052. USA. tel: 816-206-3163
Started:
10th Oct, 2025 …
An excellent collection of Native American items from a private collector and previous owner of Whispering Winds Trading Post (1950s-1990s). -Antique and Modern Native American items -War Clubs -Full Regalia from named Native Americans with provenance -Beaded items -Pottery: Native American and Mississippian Culture -Baskets -Textiles -Arrowhead points and other stone & bone tools -Native American photographs: cabinet card album full of prominent Native American chiefs and leaders of Little Big Horn and other battles -Civil War tin types, Daguerrotypes, Ambrotypes & Cabinet Cards -Published in book collection of Victorian hairwork jewelry and Mourning hair art -Western and landscape paintings, lithographs, drawings, etchings and sculptures -Western Bronzes -Victorian jewelry -Good Native American sterling silver & turquoise jewelry -Large collection of antique Trade Beads -Bows and arrows ...and much more!
Auction lots (730)
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Lot 278
9
ANTIQUE TURQUOISE GLASS TRADE BEADS
A strand of antique turquoise glass trade beads. Strung. Strand measures: 24" long. See photos for size and conditions of...
Lot 279
4
PRMIITIVE STONE AXE HEAD TOOL
A primitive stone axe head tool. As pictured. Age unknown. Measures: 1.5" H x 4" long
Lot 280
8
LARGE NATIVE AMERICAN COILED WOVEN BASKET
A large Native American coiled and woven basket with green and red details. As pictured- some damage to top edge, as shown. Age...
Lot 281
4
VICTORIAN PRINT GUARDIAN ANGEL GILT WOOD FRAME
An antique print of a guardian angel watching over two children as they cross a perilous bridge. Nicely framed in antique frame....
Lot 283
4
PRIMITIVE CARVED STONE TOOL AXE HEAD / HAMMERSTONE
A primitive carved black stone tool: axe head or hammer stone?As pictured. Age unknown. Measures approx: 4.25" x 3"
Lot 283a
4
VICTORIAN MOURNING HAIR FOB
A Victorian era fob made of real human hair woven into mourning jewelry. These momento mori (remembrance objects) were created...
Lot 284
7
FREEDA L. NEWELL OIL PAINTING "BROOKSIDE BIRCHES"
An original oil on canvas painting entitled "Brookside Birches" by artist Freeda L. Newell. Signed lower right recto and again on...
Lot 285
11
ANTIQUE GLASS TRADE BEADS CLEAR SKUNK STRAND
A strand of antique clear (semi-clear) glass "skunk" or medicine man trade beads. Strung. Strand measures: 30" long. See photos...
Lot 286
6
BEADED WOODEN SCORPION SCULPTURE
A beaded wooden scorpion fetish sculpture. As pictured. Age unknown. Measures: 9.75" x 4.25"
Lot 287
5
GEORGE EKLUND LARGE LITHIC KNAPPED STONE TOOL
A large flint knapped lithic stone tool- cutting or scraping? Made by George Eklund. Signed on verso. Measures: 6" x 3.5" As...
Lot 288
6
SHARRON McENRY MIDWEST LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING
An original oil on canvas landscape painting. Signed lower left recto Sharron McEnry. Nicely framed with old barn wood. No major...
Lot 289
6
NORTHWEST COAST NATIVE AM. BONE HOOK, NEEDLES +
A group of carved bone Northwestern Coastal Native American implements:A fishing hook, 2 needles, and an arrowhead. Mounted to...
Lot 290
3
VICTORIAN MOURNING HAIR FOB
A Victorian era fob made of real human hair woven into mourning jewelry. These momento mori (remembrance objects) were created...
Lot 291
5
ART CAMPBELL TALL PINE TREE OIL PAINTING
An original oil on canvas painting of a tall majestic pine tree. Signed lower right recto: Art Campbell. Unframed. No major...
Lot 292
14
ANTIQUE TRADE BEADS CARVED TURQUOISE BEAR FETISH
A strand of antique trade beads. Includes a carved turquoise fetish bear as a pendant.Strung. Strand measures: 30" long. See...
Lot 293
5
A GOOD BEADED GOURD LIDDED VESSEL
A good bearded gourd lidded vessel. As pictured. Age unknown. Unmarked. Measures: 3.5" x 5"
Lot 294
4
SIGNED NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED EAGLE BELT BUCKLE
A Native American beaded eagle belt buckle. Signed on verso. As pictured. Age unknown. Measures: 3" x 4.25"
Lot 295
8
BURL WASHINGTON S/N A/P LITHO TELLING LEGENDS
A limited edition lithograph entitled "The Telling of Legends" by African-American artist Burl Washington. Pencil signed and...
Lot 296
8
1800 GREAT LAKES COPPER BEADED NECKLACE DISPLAY
An antique copper necklace from Village site, Great Lakes area, early 1800s disk and 13 rolled copper tubes cut from trade...
Lot 297
4
VICTORIAN MOURNING HAIR JEWELRY ART LOT
A Victorian era lot of hair jewelry parts and pieces made of real human hair traditionally woven into mourning jewelry. These...
Lot 298
5
E. McELVEEN VTG LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING
A vintage landscape oil painting of a peaceful valley. Nicely framed in gilt wood frame. Signed lower left recto. E. McElveen or...
Lot 299
8
ANTIQUE GLASS TRADE BEADS BLACK SKUNK & SWIRL
A strand of antique black glass "skunk" or medicine man trade beads. Includes some other beads, swirl and more. Strung. Strand...
Lot 300
6
FOSSILIZED DINOSAUR EXCREMENT JURASSIC COPROLITE
Jurassic period COPROLITE (fossilized dinosaur excrement) that has been sliced for display. Comes in glass front display case....
Lot 300a
8
HAND WOVEN SOUTHWESTERN ROBE ARTIST NANCY WALDNER
A vintage hand-woven Southwestern style wool kimono/ robe. This piece was displayed in an art show circa 1960s. The original...
Lot 301
4
2 KNAPPED ARROWHEAD POINTS LAFAYETTE CO. MO
A pair of flint-knapped arrowheads. They look to be eccentric points. On back of case is provenance from Lafayette County, MO....
Lot 302
5
ALMA WADE OLD FARM WATERCOLOR PAINTING
A vintage watercolor on paper painting of an old farm by artist Alma Wade. Signed and tagged on verso. Nicely framed. Framed size...
Lot 303
2
KNAPPED ARROWHEAD ATTACHED TO STONE UNFINISHED
A knapped arrowhead point that is unfinished and attached to a larger stone at the point. Comes in glass-front case shown....
Lot 304
5
VICTORIAN FOB W. GLASS WAX SEAL CHATELAIN
A Victorian era chatelain or fob chain with a glass wax seal stamp on one end. Measures: 12" LAs pictured. Chain has a broken...
Lot 305
5
WILLIAM SAMPSON JR SPRING NURSERY LITHO S/N
A cowboy lithograph entitled "Spring Nursery" by African-American artist and actor William Sampson Jr. Pencil signed and numbered...
Lot 306
9
ANTIQUE CZECH GREEN GLASS TRADE BEADS
A strand of antique green Czech glass trade beads. Strung. Strand measures: 26" long. See photos for size and conditions of...
Lot 307
5
MISSISSIPPIAN CULTURE PRE-COLUMBIAN LITHIC MACE
An interesting carved stone object from the Pre-Columbian Mississippian Culture (1100-1400 AD). The quatrefoil head is shaped...
Lot 308
6
LEON KRIDELBAUGH ZUNI GOVERNOR STONE SCULPTURE
A carved stone sculpture by Leon Kridelbaugh entitled "A Zuni Governor". Signed on back and labeled on base. Leon Kridelbaugh is...
Lot 309
5
RAYMOND KELLY PORTRAIT JULIAN KOBLES- MARK ROTHKO
An original watercolor/ ink on paper painting of a Native lady (Julian Kobles) by famous artist Ray Kelly. Kelly was Mark...
Lot 310
7
AMERICAN INDIAN BEADED HEADBAND FLORAL PATTERN
A fine American Indian floral pattern beaded headband on leather with leather ties. Measures: 21" long (not including ties) x...
Lot 311
8
1915 NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED BELT ABALONE BUCKLE
An antique (circa 1915) beaded belt with carved abalone shell buckles. Measures: 24" Long x 1.20" WAs pictured.
Lot 312
3
JERRY ELLIS CHEROKEE WATERCOLOR PAINTING SNOW BARN
An original watercolor on paper painting of a snowy barn scene. Signed lower left recto by Jerry Ellis. Nicely framed and matted...
Lot 313
10
ANTIQUE SEASHELL TRADE BEADS
A strand of antique carved shell trade beads. Strung. Strand measures: 26" long. See photos for size and conditions of individual...
Lot 314
9
4 NAVAJO PAINTED & INCISED POTTERY VESSELS
A group of four small Navajo painted and incised pots. Signed on bases. Measures: 3" to 4.5" hAs pictured.
Lot 315
5
AMERICAN INDIAN BEADWORK (2PC)
Two pieces of American Indian beadwork. Measures:White: 5.5" L x 1.25" WAqua: 13" L x 1.5" WAs pictured. Age unknown.
Lot 316
4
BARBARA FOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING
An original oil on illustration board landscape painting with lake and trees in the foreground and mountains in the background....
Lot 317
10
NORTHWEST COAST CARVED TOTEM HANDLE HORN SPOON
A Northwest Coastal Indian spoon or scoop with carved totem pole style handle and sterling silver band. Measures: about 6-8"...
Lot 318
4
VICTORIAN CHATELAIN CHAIN FOB
A Victorian era chatelain or fob made of woven metal with small black gem/ or glass. As pictured. Measures: 5" x 1.25"
Lot 319
5
PIERRE VIOLARD S/N COLOR LITHOGRAPH LANDSCAPE
A lovely landscape lithograph by French artist Pierre Violard (1929-). Pencil signed and numbered lower recto. Nicely framed and...
Lot 320
7
ANTIQUE TRADE BEADS STRAND
A strand of antique trade beads. Strung. Strand measures: 26" long. See photos for size and conditions of individual beads.As...
Lot 321
4
PRIMITIVE STONE TOOL AXE HEAD OR CUTTING TOOL
A primitive stone tool: axe head, club head, or cutting tool of some kind. As pictured. Age unknown. Measures: 3.5" x 5"
Lot 322
4
PRIMITIVE STONE TOOL HAMMER OR GRIND STONE
A primitive stone tool: hammer stone or grind stone? As pictured. Age unknown. Measures: 4.5" x 2.75"
Lot 323
5
VTG FALL LANDSCAPE OIL / CANVAS PAINTING
An original oil on canvas Autumn landscape. Signed left recto. Nicely framed. Framed size measures: 28" x 32" As pictured.
Lot 324
4
PRIMITIVE STONE TOOL GRIND OR HAMMER STONE
A primitive stone tool: hammer stone or grind stone?As pictured. Age unknown. Measures: 4" x 2.5"
Lot 325
6
VICTORIAN CHATELAIN W/ WAX SEAL STAMP FOB
A Victorian Chatelain with a wax seal stamp fob- no engraving on the bottom. As pictured. Measures: 14" L
Lot 325a
9
COLLECTOR'S ENCYCLOPEDIA HAIRWORK JEWELRY BOOK
The Collector's Encyclopedia to Hairwork Jewelry book by C. Jeanenne Bell, G.G., 1998.
Lot 326
4
EDNA HIBEL SIGNED/# LITHOGRAPH NATIVE AMERICAN
A color lithograph print of a Native American woman by artist Edna Hibel. Pencil signed and numbered lower recto. Nicely framed...
Lot 327
10
ANTIQUE VENETIAN GLASS SWIRL TRADE BEADS 40"
A strand of antique Venetian black and white swirled glass trade beads. Strung. Strand measures: 40" long. See photos for size...
Lot 328
5
PRIMITIVE STONE TOOL CUTTING OR SCRAPING TOOL
A primitive stone tool used for cutting or scraping?As pictured. Age unknown. Measures: 4" x 2.25"
Lot 329
6
FLINT-KNAPPED KNIFE W/ CARVED SNAKE ANTLER HANDLE
A fint-knapped knife blade with a rattle snake carved antler handle. I believe this was made by arrowhead artist George Eklund....
Lot 330
4
JOSEPH BOHLER WATERCOLOR PAINTING DEER IN WINTER
An original watercolor painting by American Watercolor Society artist Joseph Bohler. The painting depicts two deer standing on a...
Lot 331
5
EDNA HIBEL NATIVE AMERICAN S/N LITHOGRAPH
A limited edition pencil signed and numbered Native American lithograph by listed artist Edna Hibel. Nicely framed and matted -...
Lot 332
5
VICTORIAN WATCH FOB VEST CHATELAIN
A Victorian watch fob vest chatelain made of woven metal with a black glass crystal ornament. As pictured. Measures: 9.5" L
Lot 333
5
ROY LANGFORD "BLACK ROCKS" WATERCOLOR PAINTING
An original watercolor on paper painting entitled "Black Rocks" by artist Roy Langford. Artist's note on verso includes title,...
Lot 334
6
OLD AFRICAN TRADE BEADS STRAND
A stand of antique trade beads. These are of African origin and are tiny "seed" beads in blue and white. Strand measures: 26"...
Lot 335
10
NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED BREASTPLATE CHEST PIECE
A Native American beaded breastplate or chest piece. Made of antique "padre" glass trade beads and leather. As pictured. Woven...
Lot 336
5
BEADED CARVED HORN SPOON
A carved horn spoon or scoop with beaded handle. As pictured. Age unknown. Measures: 8" x 2.25"
Lot 337
6
A. DONALDSON 1886 ORIGINAL DRAWING OF A GENT- BIG!
An original graphite drawing (not a photograph!) on paper. Signed lower right recto. A. Donaldson 1886. Appears to be in original...
Lot 338
6
FLINT-KNAPPED KNIFE W/ DEER FOOT HANDLE
A fint-knapped knife blade with a deer foot handle. I believe this was made by George Eklund. As pictured. Age unknown. Measures:...
Lot 339
6
VICTORIAN CHATELAIN CHAIN
A Victorian era Chatelain chain. As pictured. Measures: 12.5" L
Lot 340
4
ROBERT LAWRENCE NUDE OIL PAINTING
An original oil on canvas nude painting of a reclining lady. Signed lower right recto Robert Lawrence. Nicely framed. No damage...
Lot 341
8
ANTIQUE CHERRY AMBER TRADE BEADS 38"
An antique strand of cherry amber trade beads. Strand measures: 38" See photos for size and condition of individual beads. As...
Lot 342
11
NATIVE AMERICAN BOW LEATHER WRAPPED
A Native American bow wrapped in leather. Measures: 47" long x 2" at widest pointAs pictured. Age unknown.
Lot 343
8
STONE WAR CLUB WITH BEADED HANDLE
A war club with stone head (I believe this is an authentic primitive stone head) on a long wooden stick with fantastic beadwork...
Lot 344
5
E. COOPER CUSTER'S LAST FIGHT ANTIQUE PRINT
An antique print of a steel plate engraving by S. Cooper, originally created in 1880 or 1886?. Printed by A.R. Ward. Nicely...
Lot 345
9
ARROWHEAD POINTS COLLECTION GEORGE EKLUND
A collection of flint-knapped arrowheads or points. Most of these are modern and created by arrowhead artist George Eklund....
Lot 346
5
VICTORIAN WATCH FOB LOT
A lot of Victorian watch fobs. As is. Many are incomplete or broken. As pictured.
Lot 347
5
"APACHE JIM" SEPIA TONE PRINT OF NATIVE AMERICAN
A sepia tone print of an antique photograph titled "Apache Jim". I don't know the age of this print. Nicely framed under glass....
Lot 348
7
ANTIQUE VENETIAN GLASS TRADE BEADS
An antique strand of glass trade beads. Venetian black and white swirls in hourglass shape with small red glass beads in between....
Lot 349
5
TABOWORKS #53 @ 26" HAND MADE LONG BOW
A fine hand made bow by Taboworks. 53# @ 2656.5" long x 1.5" at widest2006. As pictured.
Lot 350
4
"INDIAN DWARF" SEPIA TONE PRINT OF PHOTOGRAPH
A sepia tone print of an antique photograph entitled "Indian Dwarf- Age 30- 3 ft 8 in". Age of print unknown. Nicely framed under...
Lot 350a
12
WILD HORSE CREEK BOWS CUSTOM RECURVE BOW WISP #47
A hand made recurve hunting bow made by Wild Horse Creek Bows. This is the 'Wisp" and is 47# at 28" and is 60" long. Wild Horse...
Lot 351
4
PETALESHAROO A PAWNEE BRAVE ANTIQUE LITHO
An antique color lithograph print entitled "Petalesharoo A Pawnee Brave". Age of print unknown. Framed under glass. Bottom of...
Lot 352
8
ARROWHEAD POINTS COLLECTION
A collection of arrowhead points in glass-front display case. All are unmarked.As pictured. Age unknown. Measures: 12.25" x 8.25"
Lot 353
7
ANTIQUE RED GLASS TRADE BEADS
A strand of antique red glass trade beads. Strand measures: 26" long. As pictured. See photos for sizes and conditions of...
Lot 354
4
ARCHIE C. BOYD CREOLE QUEEN STEAMBOAT NEW ORLEANS
An original watercolor and gouache painting of the Creole Queen steam boat in New Orleans, LA. Signed Archie C. Boyd lower right...
Lot 355
9
ANTIQUE GLASS TRADE BEADS
An antique strand of glass trade beads. Black and white with good luck or four corners symbol and Venetian millefiori in center....
Lot 356
7
HAND MADE LONG BOW RATTLE SNAKE SKIN WRAPPED
A hand made long bow wrapped in rattlesnake skin with leather handle. Measures: 65.5" long x 2" widestAs pictured.
Lot 357
8
ARROWHEAD POINTS COLLECTION
A collection of arrowhead points or scraping tools in glass front display case. The large pink one on the left is marked Warsaw,...
Lot 358
5
1920 W. BECKER PRIMITIVE CABINS CHARCOAL DRAWING
An original charcoal on paper drawing in a primitive style of cabins in the snowy mountains under a full moon. Signed and dated...
Lot 359
11
1860s TRADE BEADS W/ PROVENANCE Hoy Sisney
A strand of antique trade beads with note of provenance. "Scalp" referenced is horse hair. Strand measures: 33" for beads + 15"...
Lot 360
7
ANTIQUE MEDICINE MAN GLASS TRADE BEADS 41"
A strand of antique black "medicine man" type trade beads. Strand measures: 41" long. As pictured. See photos for conditions and...
Lot 361
6
SUSAN HUNT-WULKOWICZ SIGNED LITHOGRAPH
A pencil signed and titled lithograph print entitled "Simple Life" by Susan Hunt-Wulkowicz. Framed under glass. Framed size...
Lot 362
7
ANTIQUE GLASS TRADE BEADS STRAND
A strand of antique glass trade beads. 2 different types of beads. Strand measures: 26" longSee photos for conditions and sizes...
Lot 363
8
C.A. ROLLINS GOURD HANDBAG PURSE
A wonderful Native American made gourd hand bag with little turquoise stone and leather strap. Signed on bottom C.A. Rollins with...
Lot 364
3
S. FORTES OIL PAINTING CHICKENS IN THE SUN
An original oil on canvas painting of chickens in the yard. Signed S. Fortes lower left recto. Framed size measures: 14" x 16" As...
Lot 365
13
KH STERLING NATIVE AMERICAN BENCH BEADS NECKLACE
A wonderful Native American necklace made of Sterling silver bench beads and glass trade beads with a large sterling silver...
Lot 366
8
ANTIQUE GLASS TRADE BEADS - VARIOUS
A strand of antique glass trade beads with several different styles of beads. Strand measures: 23" longAs pictured. See photos...
Lot 367
5
GEORGE EKLUND KNAPPED STONE KNIFE
A wonderful flint-knapped stone knife. Signed by artist George Eklund. Measures: 8" x 2.5" As pictured.
Lot 368
4
KNAPPED STONE KNIFE W/ BONE HANDLE
A fint-knapped stone blade with bone handle. Possibly by George Eklund. As pictured. Measures: 10" L x 1.5" W
Lot 369
4
T.L. HANSON WATERCOLOR GOUACHE PAINTING
A watercolor and gouache painting on paper of an old house by the coast line. Signed lower right recto: TL Hanson. Matted-...
Lot 370
7
BF STERLING SILVER & MALACHITE BOLO TIE
A wonderful sterling silver and malachite bolo tie. Marked BF and .925 on back. Slide measures: 2.5" x 2" As pictured.
Lot 371
7
BLUE & WHITE TRADE BEADS STRAND
A strand of blue and white trade beads with yin yang pattern. Strand measures: 29" As pictured. Age unknown. See photos for...
Lot 372
4
FLINT KNAPPED KNIFE W/ JAWBONE HANDLE
A flint-knapped stone knife blade with jawbone handle. Possibly by artist George Eklund. Measures: 10.5" L x 1.5" Was pictured.
Lot 373
8
BEADED NATIVE AMERICAN ARMBANDS MIKE DAVIS
A pair of beaded arm bands with geometric designs. Signed Mike Davis on inside. Measures: 12" L x 2.5" WAs pictured. Age unknown.
Lot 374
4
MARQUEZ OIL/ CANVAS PAINTING PERUVIAN VILLAGE
A good vintage oil on canvas painting of a Peruvian village. Signed lower right recto "Marquez". Nicely framed. Framed size...