American Indian & Western Americana Auction

Auction Details

This sale features nearly 300 lots of American Indian art and artifacts as well as items that recall the romantic image of the American West. Highlighted lots include a Winchester Model 1890 Rifle used at the 101 Ranch (Lot 117), a Colt Single Action Army Revolver owned by 101 Ranch Performer and Young Buffalo Wild West Show Manager Vernon Seaver (Lot 276). Also included is a variety of western artifacts including hats and spurs from the BAR-C Ranch, owned by Bill Geis, grandson of 101 Ranch Comptroller Ellsworth Collings. These include vintage hats (Lots 90-94), horse bits (96-98), and spurs (100-104).

Lewis & Grant is especially proud to feature in this auction are several lots attributed to legendary cowboy and wild west show performer Bill Pickett (1870-1832). These items were in the possession of BIll Geis and the Bar-C ranch after the closure of the 101 Ranch in 1932, Pickett having passed away that same year. An important breaker of the color barrier in rodeos and Wild West Shows, Bill Pickett is credited with the now-classic sport of "bull-dogging". These artifacts include two pairs of chaps (Lots 110-111), a selection of family photos (Lots 112), and two firearms (Lots 115-116), believed to have been used by Pickett during his lifetime.

This auction also features several excellent lots of western art, including a limited edition statue by Veryl Goodnight (Lot 246), several attractive bronzed (Lots 245, 247, 248), a painting by Navajo painter Frank B. Austin (Lot 254), and a variety of western themed decor perfect for complimenting a ranch house or those who appreciate equestrian decoration.

Lewis & Grant also presents a wide selection of historic manuscripts and photographs, which capture both the legendary and mundane aspects of western life, including images of ranchers, cowboys, horsemen, and American Indians.

Absentee and pre-bidding begins February 18, with live bidding commencing Tuesday, February 28th at 10:00 am EST. For more information or to r
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Southern California Coiled Basketry Bowl21 - Southern California Coiled Basketry Bowl
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DESCRIPTION 4" x 14". Bundle coiled construction, flat base, flaring walls. **Excellent condition overall. Minimal wear.** $200-$400
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Lot of Four Polychrome Makah Lidded Baskets22 - Lot of Four Polychrome Makah Lidded Baskets
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of four 20th Century polychrome lidded baskets, the largest measuring 3.5" x 5". All four examples feature vibran...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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Three Native American Miniature Baskets23 - Three Native American Miniature Baskets
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DESCRIPTION Largest measures 3.75" x 3.75". Groups represented include Pima and Makah. **Some minor wear to weaving.** $200-$300
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Large Western Coiled Basket24 - Large Western Coiled Basket
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DESCRIPTION 20" x x8.5". Coiled construction with grass foundation and polychrome geometric motifs. **Good condition overall. Weaving is ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
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Coiled Southwestern Basket25 - Coiled Southwestern Basket
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DESCRIPTION 8.5" x 5". Coiled construction with attractive polychrome geometric designs. **Good condition overall with some fading of col...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Northern California Twined Basketry Bowl26 - Northern California Twined Basketry Bowl
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DESCRIPTION H: 5.5" Diam: 5.5", Cir: 22.5". Full twist twined construction with diamond and stepped geometric motifs in dark brown wi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Algonquin Basket27 - Algonquin Basket
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DESCRIPTION 12.5" woven diameter. Woven construction with hide trim. **Good condition. Some aging to trim and minor imperfections to weave.*...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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Native American Three Rod Coiled Basket28 - Native American Three Rod Coiled Basket
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DESCRIPTION 5.75" x 10.25". Paiute. $100-$300
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Pima Coiled Basketry Bowl29 - Pima Coiled Basketry Bowl
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DESCRIPTION 7" x 9". Coiled construction with bold geometric designs. $240-$350
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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Pacific Coast-Columbia River Region Twined Bowl30 - Pacific Coast-Columbia River Region Twined Bowl
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DESCRIPTION 4.75" x 10". Coiled and twined construction with banded design. **God condition overalll with some very minor loosening of we...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Cascades Imbricated Pack Basket31 - Cascades Imbricated Pack Basket
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DESCRIPTION 4.25" x 5.5". Tightly coiled construction with evidence of old imbricated design, trade cloth straps **Good condition overall...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
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Large Havasupai Water Carrier32 - Large Havasupai Water Carrier
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DESCRIPTION Height: 19.75" , diameter: 39.75" at widest point. **Good overall condition with remnants of pitch sealant in weaving. One ca...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (600.00 + 108.00BP) = 708.00
 
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Missouri War Axe33 - Missouri War Axe
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DESCRIPTION 21.75" overall length with 4" x 7.75" iron head. Head with heat cut out and American eagle on each side. Band of head ado...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
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Plains Tomahawk34 - Plains Tomahawk
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DESCRIPTION 16.5" hexagonal haft with iron-pinned brass tacks and checkerboard file decoration. 4.5" x 2" brass head. **Untouched pa...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (550.00 + 99.00BP) = 649.00
 
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Plains Tomahawk35 - Plains Tomahawk
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DESCRIPTION 18.5" tapered wood haft with burnt file and iron-pin brass tack decoration along with two horse hair tassels. 8" x 3.5" ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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Contemporary Mounted Pipe Tomahawk36 - Contemporary Mounted Pipe Tomahawk
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DESCRIPTION 19.25" haft adorned with iron-pin brass tacks and brass wire. Contemporary rawhide wrap. Iron Head measures 7.25" x 2.25"...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
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Plains Tomahawk37 - Plains Tomahawk
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DESCRIPTION 21.25" wooden haft with magnetic brass tacks. 8.25" x 3.25" iron head with square back. Blade appears to show markings &q...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (350.00 + 63.00BP) = 413.00
 
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NO LOT38 - NO LOT
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DESCRIPTION NO LOT
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Start Price : 5.00 | Estimate : 10.00 - 20.00
 
 
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Calumet Pipe with Stem39 - Calumet Pipe with Stem
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DESCRIPTION 5" x 3.25" calumet pipe bowl of typical form with 28" x 1.5" carved polychrome stem. **Good condition overall. Some...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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Plains Indian Saddle40 - Plains Indian Saddle
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DESCRIPTION Rawhide-covered wood construction with leather straps leading to wooden stirrups. Stand not included. **Good condition overall. Some shri
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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