![Mayan Jade Plaque w/John Jordan COA: Mayan Jade Plaque w/John Jordan COA, pre-Columbian item. Made of jade, the item measures 6" x 6 5/8" x 1/8". Mayan, Mexico. Corners are drilled. From an old, 1960s California collection. John R. Jorda](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1411/108018/56277945_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1503253202)
Helm Auction
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Helm Auction, Inc. is an online auction service, owned and operated by Craig P. Helm, Sr., specializing in Native American and tribal artifacts.
Craig P. Helm, Sr., Helm Auction's resident artifact expert and auctioneer, has been collecting Native American artifacts all of his life.� Growing up Minnesota, he was raised on tales told by his father of the Arapaho, Chippewa, and Dakota Indians of the region. Craig and his father spent many summers together hunting the back country for arrowheads and other relics; remembering finding his first arrowhead at age nine.
Craig is retired, you can often find him at estate sales, antique malls and flea markets, always scouring for the next big find. He enjoys dancing, going on road trips, and relaxing on the couch.
Craig left his childhood home at age 17 for San Diego to join the Navy. After completing two tours of Vietnam during the 1960s, he received his honorable discharge. He went on to attend San Diego State University, majoring in Marketing with a minor in Archaeology.
Following a successful career in the insurance industry all the while dabbling in the relics business, Craig decided to take his love of Native American art and artifacts full-time, dealing as a broker of Indian artifacts.
Craig has been listed twice in the Who's Who in Indian Relics book series, in 1974 and 1994. With his decades of experience in the relics trade, Craig cautions individuals regarding the strict regulations regarding the removal of artifacts from public land. Only items that have been found on private property or the pre-Columbian art that has been in the county more than 50 years are legal for personal collections.
Craig's knowledge in the business allowed him to develop a close relationship with the Heritage of the American Museum in El Cajon on the campus of Cuyamaca College. Originally, Craig held auctions at the HOTAM, and for many years at the Mission Valley Resort Hotel, in San Diego, California. For the past few years, Craig & Diane have made the jump to online auctions, and look forward to the development of new relationships in the relics trade.
Craig provides free appraisal service for the Heritage of American Museum in El Cajon on request. Craig also continues to do authentications through Helm Auction, Inc's appraisal service, on pre-Historic stone relics and other stone tools, as well as other Native American and tribal artifacts.Helm Auction is always interested in consignments and the outright purchase of collections.
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Bidder Reviews for Helm Auction (174)
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JAMESBurlington, IA
May 07, 2022
![Beads](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1411/241409/125687837_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
WernerGeraardsbergen, BE
Dec 31, 2019
THOSE PEAPLE ARE FINE GOOD BUSINESS MEN
I'M MISSING A PFEDER ON THE SCHIELD HOW CAN I GET ANOTHER ONE...??
CharlesLakeside, CA
Aug 09, 2019
My Best Experience To Date
Helm Auction, was by far my most satisfieding experience to date, I picked up my winnings they made it easy very easy, but unlike most Auctions Helm included Shipping prices for every item. Helm Auction had only quality items including allot of Native American and also paintings from local artist. Helm Auctions is A + + + + operation
NancyValley Mills, TX
Jun 11, 2019
Authentic
Every item is an amazing find! My collection is most enviable thanks to their attention to quality and detail.
RaymondBuffalo, NY
Jun 08, 2019
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See All![Mayan Jade Plaque w/John Jordan COA: Mayan Jade Plaque w/John Jordan COA, pre-Columbian item. Made of jade, the item measures 6" x 6 5/8" x 1/8". Mayan, Mexico. Corners are drilled. From an old, 1960s California collection. John R. Jorda](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1411/108018/56277945_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1503253202)
![Olmec Jade Mask w/John Jordan COA: Olmec Jade Mask w/John Jordan COA, pre-Columbian item. Made of jade, the item measures 6" x 6 1/4" x 2 3/4". Olmec, Veracruz, Mexico. Fantastic color, possibly a portrait mask. From an old, 1960s Cali](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1411/108018/55983038_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1503253202)
![Antique Silver Dagger: Antique Silver Dagger, circa 1900. Made of steel, horn, silver and camel tongue, the item measures 13" x 9" x 2". From Iraq. Very fancy knive and engraving. Condition: Minor damage, see images. Shippi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1411/97504/49723910_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1481223564)
![Polynesian War Club: Polynesian War Club, c. 1940s. Made of hardwood, the item measures 10 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 39 1/2". Probably Tonga. Heavy, deadly war club. Nice engraving. Condition: Good, see images. Shipping: $45.00 USA](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1411/111152/58860311_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1508788988)
![Navajo Pictorial Weaving: Navajo Pictorial Weaving measuring 92.25" long by 61.5" wide. Many colors throughout. Weaving depicts rainbow man and corn stalk yei. Item is estimated to be made in 1920s. Condition: Good, has been r](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1411/52890/25399104_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1395613620)
![Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA: Polynesian War Club, circa WWII. Made of hardwood, the item measures 22" x 8" x 1.5". From New Caledonia. Nice shape, 90 degree angle. Ex. Maslyn Williams, author of Stone Age Island. Helm Certificate](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1411/97504/49723937_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1482963605)
![Navajo Silver Cross, Turquoise & Shell Necklace: Navajo Silver Cross, Turquoise, & Shell Necklace. Necklace is 24" long from one end to the other, and hangs 12" from around the neck as worn. The large cross pendant measures 4.5" x 1.75" while the re](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1411/52890/26273958_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1398102152)
![Olmec Jaguar Transformation Mask w/John Jordan COA: Olmec Jaguar Transformation Mask w/John Jordan COA, pre-Columbian item. Made of jadeite, the item measures approx. 7 7/8" x 8 1/2" x 5". Olmec, Veracruz, Mexico. Large, heavy mask with fangs. From an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1411/108018/55983025_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1503253202)
![Pre-Historic Hafted Knife: Pre-Historic Hafted Knife, c. 500-1000 years old. Made of bone and stone, the item measures 8" x 1.75" x 0.75". From the 4 corners area of the Southwest USA. Handle is animal jaw, can see one tooth. C](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1411/101947/52074392_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1490805599)
![Olmec Votive Axe w/Hasso von Winning Report: Olmec Votive Axe w/Hasso von Winning Report, c. 2500 years old. Made of basalt, the item measures 10" x 6" x 3". Veracruz, Mexico. Includes report by Hasso von winning. From an old, 1960s California c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1411/115535/60949830_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1516394161)
![Polynesian War Club: Polynesian War Club, c. 1940s. Made of hardwood, the item measures 9 1/4" x 1 3/4" x 39". Hawaii. Heavy, deadly war club. Nice engraving. Condition: Good, see images. Shipping: $45.00 USA estimate onl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1411/111152/58860310_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1508788988)
![Plains War Shirt: Plains War Shirt, 20th century item. Made of deerhide, paint and beads, the item measures 57" wide x 28" tall, chest measures 21". Plains, Western USA. Condition: Stains, some wear, see images. Shippi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1411/135244/68665369_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1548296523)
![Antique Samurai Sword: Antique Samurai Sword, c. 1900. Made of wood and steel, the item measures 35 1/2" long. Japan. Condition: Worn, see images. Shipping: $42.50 USA estimate only, w/insurance and signature, due to length](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1411/115535/60806807_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1516394161)
![Olmec Stone Figure: Olmec Stone Figure, circa 3500 years old. Made of hard greenstone, this pre-columbian figure measures 8" x 4" x 1.5". From Veracruz, Mexico. Often referred to as a votive axe. From an old, 1960s Calif](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1411/93665/47894657_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1473786935)
![Polynesian War Club w/Helm COA: Polynesian War Club, circa WWII. Made of polished hardwood, the item is 35" x 5" x 1". Solomon Islands. Lethal war club. Ex. Maslyn Williams, author of Stone Age Island. Helm Certificate of Authentici](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1411/97504/49864757_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1482962730)
![Modern Japanese Kimono: Modern Japanese Kimono, 20th century item. Made of fiber, cloth and thread, the item measures 25" at the shoulders and 36" long. Japan. Condition: As found, slight wear, see images. Shipping: $22.50 w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1411/121434/61806316_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1525282087)
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