American Indian & Western Americana Auction

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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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Fully Beaded Plains Belt61 - Fully Beaded Plains Belt
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DESCRIPTION 32.25" x 4.25". Woven muslin material fully beaded with red, blue, yellow, green, and orange seed beads on a woven background....
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Plains Beaded Cloth Belt62 - Plains Beaded Cloth Belt
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DESCRIPTION 55" x 4". Woodlands Cree, Rose tone trade cloth backing, with what appears to be applique lane stitching pattern in a complex ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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Lot of Beaded Artwork63 - Lot of Beaded Artwork
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of three beaded strips, one measuring 14.5" x 1" with red and blue beads on a white background, and one 27.25&quo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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Plains Beaded Knife Sheath64 - Plains Beaded Knife Sheath
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DESCRIPTION 8" x 2.75". bead decorated on one side with white and red-heart geometric patterns on a blue background, painted parfleche bac...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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Plains Beaded Sheath with Knife65 - Plains Beaded Sheath with Knife
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DESCRIPTION 9.5" x 2.5". Rawhide constriction with red, light blue, dark blue, yellow, and white beads. Knife handle carved with arrows an...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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Plains Beaded Knife Sheath with Knife66 - Plains Beaded Knife Sheath with Knife
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DESCRIPTION 8" x 2.5". Rawhide construction with geometric motifs in white, light blue, rose, dark blue, transparent blue, and yellow. **...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Plains War Club with Horsehair Drop67 - Plains War Club with Horsehair Drop
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DESCRIPTION 14" long with 24" horsehair drop. Sewn rawhide with painted club. **Very good condition. Good paint remaining with stitchin...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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Beaded Plains War Club68 - Beaded Plains War Club
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DESCRIPTION 17.75" overall length with 6.5" bi-color stone head. Beaded throughout with multicolor beads as well as around the head with r...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Plains War Club69 - Plains War Club
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DESCRIPTION 16" overall length with 6.75" stone oviod head. Rawhide-covered wood haft. Appears to be 20th century. **Good condition overa...
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Beaded Hide Jacket70 - Beaded Hide Jacket
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DESCRIPTION Leather construction with fringe on shoulders, back, and sleeves. Beaded on cuffs, shoulders, and front seams with red, green, blue, white
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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Plains Pad Saddle71 - Plains Pad Saddle
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DESCRIPTION 3.5" x 13.75". Stuffed buckskin construction with red and white beaded adornment. Red wool and buckskin tassles on each corner...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
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Pair of Beaded Trousers72 - Pair of Beaded Trousers
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DESCRIPTION 14.5" x 38". Buckskin construction with French pockets and button fly. Beaded on pocket edge and outseams in yellow, blue, whi...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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Lot of Three Camp Knives73 - Lot of Three Camp Knives
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of three antique camp knives with 12.5", 10.25", and 7" blades with wood scales and bone grips. Smaller knif...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (50.00 + 9.00BP) = 59.00
 
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Pair of German Silver Armbands74 - Pair of German Silver Armbands
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DESCRIPTION 4.125" x 3"> German silver with hammered texture finish and scalloped designs. Two holes on each end for ties. Marked on in...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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Pair of German Silver Armbands75 - Pair of German Silver Armbands
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DESCRIPTION 3.75" x 1.5". Bent flexible German silver construction with German silver medallions. One medallion with punch-stamp decoratio...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Lot of Trade Jewelry76 - Lot of Trade Jewelry
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes three pairs of trade jewelry items including one pair of 4" silver plated armbands with geometric edge design, one pai...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
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Bone Breastplate77 - Bone Breastplate
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DESCRIPTION 20" x 10". Bone pipes with red and white pony beads and feathers. **Good condition overall. Some darkening and staining of bo...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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Southwest  Hide & Wood Drum78 - Southwest Hide & Wood Drum
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DESCRIPTION 7" x 6.5" x 23" circumference. "Taos, N.M." Rawhide head,hide lacings, cottonwood body. **Some minor old repai...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Navajo Blanket79 - Navajo Blanket
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DESCRIPTION 62.5" x 78.5". Polychrome stripes with visible lazy lines. **Good condition overall. Some scattered moth holes and loosening ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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Plains Hide and Wood Hand Drum80 - Plains Hide and Wood Hand Drum
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DESCRIPTION 9.5" x 5.25". 17.75" circumference. Apache, Rawhide construction sinew-stitched over wood frame. Some remnants of cobalt ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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