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Beadwork & Other Indian Artifacts

VERY OLD NAVAJO BEADED HEADPIECE (HAIRPIECE)

Item # el-3-417

VERY OLD NAVAJO BEADED HEADPIECE (HAIRPIECE) Circa 1900. Oval in shape. 4 1/2 x 3" with beautiful red-amber, red, yellow, amber beads and decorative stone-metal center. Clasp on back has largely deteriorated. Very nice!

$ 325.

BEADED MOCCASINS

Item # el-3-415

Two-colors of leather & rabbit fur with bright beaded flowers.

$ 125.

VERY WELL MADE CONTEMPORARY PIPE TOMAHAWK

Item # M843-19-514

VERY WELL MADE CONTEMPORARY PIPE TOMAHAWK The axe end is an aged brass coloration with inlaid iron sharp edge. 24" nicely made wooden shaft with numerous tacks inlaid. A feather drop with old trade beads attached with leather thong. Very well done. Made by the artist who made a number for the movie "Dances with Wolves." Very authentic looking.

$ 875.

NICELY DONE PIPE TOMAHAWK BY A WELL KNOWN MAKER WILLIAM BUCKLEY

Item # M825-19-511

NICELY DONE PIPE TOMAHAWK BY A WELL KNOWN MAKER WILLIAM BUCKLEY Buckley is known for making Kentucky rifles and this is no doubt his work. The shaft measures 17". It has eight or ten nicely done silver and brass inlays. Nicely engraved with scalloped edges. The brass tomahawk with Buckley's style of work. The brass has turned a nice patina. Very nicely done and easily recognizable as Buckley's work.

Antique  $ 1,175.

EXHIBITION GRADE QUALITY PIPE TOMAHAWK

Item # M841-19-510

EXHIBITION GRADE QUALITY PIPE TOMAHAWK Measuring 20". Wooden shaft is of natural fancy striped wood with 3 German silver inlays. German silver bands that says "To Your Arms Soldier Fight" . Beautiful tomahawk with German silver inlaid Eagle on one side of the blade that says "Liberty" underneath it. On the other side it says "Old Hickory" and a picture of Andrew Jackson. The bowl is also wrapped in German silver and delicately engraved. The mouth piece is also German silver. Whoever the artist was, they did an excellent job on this tomahawk. The rest of the blade is nicely engraved with other silver inlays.

Antique  $ 2,375.

CONTEMPORARY PIPE TOMAHAWK

Item # M842-19-515

CONTEMPORARY PIPE TOMAHAWK Measuring 22" overall. Nicely done. Wooden shaft has thong leather drop tie with bells on the end of it. A few feathers. Some old trade beads. The tomahawk has 8-10 brass inlays on each side in a cross manner. Metal has turned a dark brown patina. Also fitted on the tomahawk is leather drop thong with trade beads, elk tooth and some feathers. This again is made by a contemporary artist who has done many authentic Indian pieces for movies. Very decorative.

Antique  $ 795.

2’ X 3’ WOOL RUG WITH SOUTHWEST GEOMETRIC DESIGN

Item # el-0-774

Red, black, white and dark gray colors. Very decorative, later made rug.

$ 95.

2’ X 3’ WOOL RUG WITH SW GEOMETRIC DESIGN

Item # el-0-775

Red, black, white, dark gray colors. Very decorative, later made rug.

$ 95.

TWO-HANDLED WOOD SCRAPER / HIDE SCRAPER / TOBACCO CUTTER

Item # Scraper520

With 8-3/4 blade which is marked '225' with 'RW' inside a Heart/Pyramid shape. Orig hardwood handles in great shape, blade has been cleaned. Put the kids to work scraping logs for the hunting shack or other menial chores.

$ 225.

DISPLAY OF 6 SPEAR POINTS, 3 DRILL TYPE POINTS AND SEVERAL SHARDS OF REDDISH COLORED POTTERY

Item # A130

Spear points are 2-1/2 to 3-1/2" long, drills are 2-3/4" to 3" All in a 12 x 8" display case. Good to VG condition.

$ 285.

INTERESTING GROUPING OF SMALL ARROWHEADS

Item # A80

7/8 long to 1-1/4" long. Interesting variation in designs and colors, 8 items, VG+ to fine condition. In a 4.5" x 5.5" box.

$ 135.

COLLECTION OF SCRAPERS, ARROWHEADS, POTTERY SHARDS AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE A 2” LONG PIECE OF TOOTH

Item # A15

One arrowhead shaped piece has a crater and small hole reaching opposite side; no doubt used to start fires with a twirling wood shaft-very rare. Mounted in display case.

$ 275.

INTERESTING COLLECTION OF ARROWHEADS, SCRAPERS, TEETH, SHELLS, POTTERY SHARDS AND SMALL STONE AXE

Item # A14

33 pieces; teeth are beaver, probable bear tooth, probably two human teeth. Also an interesting triangular stone; 3/4 thick, 3.5" per side. Mounted in display case with cracked glass. (Will swap a good piece of glass for extra $5.)

$ 235.

BAG FULL OF PIECES

Item # A41

Variety of colors and sizes; some were once part of a point, others possibly knappers.

$ 65.

IMPRESSIVE COLLECTION OF PREHISTORIC NATIVE ARTIFACTS

Item # A5

Consisting of 2 fish-hooks and 37 arrowheads/spear points in varying condition. All knapped from various types; flint and stones, various colors. Midwest. Mounted in display case.

$ 375.

LARGE NATIVE AMERICAN MADE BEAR CLAW BEADED NECK PIECE

Item # el-0-738

Consists of a brightly colored beaded area with an Eagle surrounded by 10 bear claws. 4 1/2 diameter.

$ 295.

LARGE NATIVE AMERICAN MADE BEAR CLAW BEADED NECKPIECE

Item # el-0-739

LARGE NATIVE AMERICAN MADE BEAR CLAW BEADED NECKPIECE Consists of a black & white beaded turtle surrounded by 10 bear claws. 4 1/2 diameter.

$ 275.

BEAUTIFUL BEADED FUR & LEATHER MUKLUKS

Item # el-0-744

Very colorful!

$ 250.

16 DIAMETER HORN WREATH

Item # el-0-742

Formed from five horns believed to be from desert Bighorn Sheep. The horn lengths range from approximately 12 long to 20" long. Quite decorative Western wreath.

$ 145.

LEATHER & SEAL SKIN JACKET

Item # el-0-760

Cuff/collar/back/lower front have beautiful fur. Leather: mellow pale yellow; of medium ladies size. Very attractive & very rare dating back to the 40's. Made by the Alaskan Eskimos.

$ 375.

BEADED & LEATHER FRINGED TOBACCO BAG

Item # el-3-409

with blue flower design. 11 x 3".

$ 95.



LeRoy Merz
PO Box 494
Fergus Falls, MN 56538

Phone: (218) 739-3255 ~ Email: leroy@merzantique.com

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