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Nazca Polychrome Dish, Figure w/ Trophy Head

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19th C. Maori Fossilized Bust of Girl, ex-Arne Coward: **Originally Listed At $1500** Oceania, New Zealand, Maori culture, ca. 1875 CE. A handmade sculpture from an unusual material, kauri gum or kapia, a fossilized resin from coniferous trees native to

0255: 19th C. Maori Fossilized Bust of Girl, ex-Arne CowardEst. $1,800-$2,700Lot Passed

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19th C. Hawaiian Calabash Bowl Kou Wood: **Originally Listed At $450** North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. late 19th century CE. A fabulous calabash bowl, hand-carved from the wood of a kou tree. Boasting a lustrous burnish, the gorgeous vessel

0256: 19th C. Hawaiian Calabash Bowl Kou WoodEst. $600-$900

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Fine Early 20th C. Hawaiian Milo Wood Goblet Calabash: **Originally Listed At $400** North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An exemplary goblet known as a calabash, hand-carved from milo wood to feature a deep bowl with smooth walls

0257: Fine Early 20th C. Hawaiian Milo Wood Goblet CalabashEst. $550-$825

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Signed 20th C. Hawaiian Wood Bowl, Royal Poinciana Tree: **Originally Listed At $400** North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. mid-20th century CE. Signed "Poinciana / L. Bailey." A beautiful bowl hand-turned from wood of the royal poinciana - a tree native to

0258: Signed 20th C. Hawaiian Wood Bowl, Royal Poinciana TreeEst. $600-$900

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20th C. Hawaiian Koa Wood Footed Bowl: **First Time At Auction** North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. An attractive footed bowl that is lathe-turned from finely grained koa wood. The hemispherical bowl

0259: 20th C. Hawaiian Koa Wood Footed BowlEst. $800-$1,200

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Pre Contact Hawaiian 'Ulu Maika Game Stones & Tools: **First Time At Auction** North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Pre-Contact Period, ca. 10th to 18th century CE. A collection of 9 stone game pieces and tools made from pumice or coral, most are

0259A: Pre Contact Hawaiian 'Ulu Maika Game Stones & ToolsEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Huge 20th C. Indonesian Asmat Wood Ancestor Panel: **Originally Listed At $400** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, western Irian Jaya/West Papua, Asmat people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. This is a massive architectural panel of a rectangular form,

0260: Huge 20th C. Indonesian Asmat Wood Ancestor PanelEst. $550-$825

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Fine Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Food Bowl: **First Time At Auction** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, West Sepik River region, ca. early 20th century CE. A wonderful wood food bowl, meticulously hand-carved with twin, openwork handles and

0261: Fine Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Food BowlEst. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

Huge 19th C. Solomon Islands Wood Paddle Club: **Originally Listed At $650** Oceania, Solomon Islands, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A wooden paddle club of a simple yet elegant form, with a wide paddle end that is bisected by a raised

0262: Huge 19th C. Solomon Islands Wood Paddle ClubEst. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Plate: **First Time At Auction** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, ca. 20th century CE. A hand-carved wood plate carefully incised with mesmerizing geometric motifs of rhomboid and circular designs. Enveloped in

0263: 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood PlateEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

Early 20th C. Shipibo Conibo Wooden Canoe Paddle: **Originally Listed At $600** South America, Upper / Western Amazon Basin, Peru, Ucayali River, Shipibo / Conibo peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden canoe paddle with a

0264: Early 20th C. Shipibo Conibo Wooden Canoe PaddleEst. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

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Early 20th C. Amazonian Wayana Vegetal Fiber Tamok Mask: **Originally Listed At $650** South America, Brazil, Wayana / Aparai peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. This is a fascinating woven vegetal mask known as a Tamok uputpe, literally meaning "head of

0265: Early 20th C. Amazonian Wayana Vegetal Fiber Tamok MaskEst. $900-$1,350

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1840s American Frontier Bowie Knife w/ Antler Handle: **Originally Listed At $500** North America, United States, ca. 1840s CE. A beautiful example of a utilitarian bowie knife used for hunting purposes during the glory days of the American Frontier.

0266: 1840s American Frontier Bowie Knife w/ Antler HandleEst. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

8 Spanish Colonial Silver & Copper Milagros & Coins: **First Time At Auction** Latin America, Mexico, Spanish Colonial Period, ca. 17th to 19th century CE. A collection of 8 silver, brass, bronze, and copper items: coins, milagros, and a bronze axle

0266A: 8 Spanish Colonial Silver & Copper Milagros & CoinsEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

19th C. American Iron & Brass Spring Scales (8): **Originally Listed At $450** North America, United States, ca. 19th century CE. A collection of 8 brass and iron spring scales from a variety of makers and in various sizes, each comprised of a

0267: 19th C. American Iron & Brass Spring Scales (8)Est. $600-$900Lot Passed

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Rare US 1917 Washington Postal Stamp Sheet Double Error: **Originally Listed At $1500** North America, United States, ca. 1917 CE. A rare block of 100 US issued 2 cent Washington red dye stamps from the #7942 error plate with a perforation gauge of 11. If

0268: Rare US 1917 Washington Postal Stamp Sheet Double ErrorEst. $2,400-$3,600

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Four 20th C. US Western Brass Stamp Plates + Wallet: **First Time At Auction** North America, United States, ca. mid-20th century CE. A collection of 4 brass stamp plates used for embossing the likeness of characters from the American Golden Age of

0269: Four 20th C. US Western Brass Stamp Plates + WalletEst. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

20th C. US Brass Embossing Stamps of Film Stars, 4: **First Time At Auction** North America, United States, ca. mid-20th century CE. A group of 4 brass stamp plates used for embossing into leather the likeness of iconic western TV and movie

0269A: 20th C. US Brass Embossing Stamps of Film Stars, 4Est. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

16th C. French Oak "Romayne" Panel of Michelangelo: **First Time At Auction** Europe, France, Renaissance to Baroque Period, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. An impressive oak "Romayne" panel hand-carved to display the portrait of a bearded man - who

0270: 16th C. French Oak "Romayne" Panel of MichelangeloEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

16th C. German Bronze Nested Measuring Cups (9): **Originally Listed At $900** Western Europe, Germany, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A fine set of nested cups used for measuring small quantities of precious metals in troy ounces. Each cup fits

0271: 16th C. German Bronze Nested Measuring Cups (9)Est. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

17th C. English Painted Plaster Roundel of a Boy: **Originally Listed At $1400** Northern Europe, England, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A charming painted molded-plaster roundel featuring the bust of a young boy. Surrounded by a scallop shell

0272: 17th C. English Painted Plaster Roundel of a BoyEst. $1,400-$2,100Lot Passed

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18th C. Frisian Chip Carved Wood & Iron Storage Chest: **First Time At Auction** Western Europe or United States, Pennsylvania Dutch / German or Frisian, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A beautiful Frisian style storage box that rests on 4 conical feet

0273: 18th C. Frisian Chip Carved Wood & Iron Storage ChestEst. $700-$1,000

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Pair of 19th C. Russian Brass Candlesticks: **First Time At Auction** Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely, matched pair of brass candlesticks with Cyrillic maker marks stamped along the edges of the base that likely

0274: Pair of 19th C. Russian Brass CandlesticksEst. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

18th C. English Silver Cutlery (13): **Originally Listed At $800** Northwestern Europe, England, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A fine collection of sterling silver, elephant ivory, and wood cutlery and dining utensils. The 4 largest

0275: 18th C. English Silver Cutlery (13)Est. $900-$1,350Lot Passed

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Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance. 1. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. 2. By bidding in this auction, you (the bidder) personally guarantee payment. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be re-opened if bidding activity warrants. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. 3. All lots will sell to the highest bidder without hidden/confidential reserves. HIGH and LOW ESTIMATES are provided for each lot for reference only. The actual selling / hammer price may be higher or lower based on bidder demand. 4. No lots will be released / shipped until payment has been made in full. 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