A Buffalo skull

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The partial prehistoric buffalo skull with horns intact, with metal wall mount. Lg 11 ½, wd. 23 ½ in. Provenance: Private collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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A Buffalo skull

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Estimate $800-$1,200Aug 26, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT

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Native American Pre-Columbian Tribal Fine Art

Aug 26, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT

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