Peerless collection of Native American kachina dolls at Heritage, Oct. 14

Hopi dance figure with coiled snake, estimated at $50,000-$75,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Hopi dance figure with coiled snake, estimated at $50,000-$75,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

Hopi dance figure with coiled snake, estimated at $50,000-$75,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

DALLAS – On October 14, Heritage Auctions will present the Alan Kessler Collection Ethnographic Art Signature® Auction, featuring selections from Kessler’s famed collection of Native American kachina dolls. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Collectors scoop up Native American baskets at John Moran sale

Polychrome California Mission Rattlesnake basket, $29,250
Polychrome California Mission Rattlesnake basket, $29,250
Polychrome California Mission Rattlesnake basket, $29,250

LOS ANGELES – On March 15, John Moran Auctioneers introduced the James M. Cole Collection of American Indian Art to collectors and enjoyed great success. The white-glove auction of more than 300 lots exceeded expectations, with more than half of the items in the auction lineup selling above the high estimate.

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Ancient Olmec cultural art enlivens July 14 Heritage auction

Olmec standing figure, carved in blue-green jade and estimated at $75,000-$100,000
Olmec standing figure, carved in blue-green jade and estimated at $75,000-$100,000
Olmec standing figure, carved in blue-green jade and estimated at $75,000-$100,000

DALLAS – From a faraway place in a faraway time, three extraordinary artworks from the earliest known major Mesoamerican civilization will be among the top lots featured in Heritage Auctions’ Ethnographic Art: American Indian, Pre-Columbian and Tribal Art Auction July 14. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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