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  • Three Chimu Textile Fragments
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1

    Three Chimu Textile Fragments

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Pre-Columbian Weaving Fragment
    Estimate
    $250 - $300
    Lot 2

    Pre-Columbian Weaving Fragment

    Est.
    $250 - $300
  • Framed Pre-Columbian Textile Fragment
    Estimate
    $250 - $300
    Lot 3

    Framed Pre-Columbian Textile Fragment

    Est.
    $250 - $300
  • Chancay Wood and Cane Weaver's Kit
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 4

    Chancay Wood and Cane Weaver's Kit

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Large Chimu Textile Fragment
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 5

    Large Chimu Textile Fragment

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Nazca Textile Manta
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 6

    Nazca Textile Manta

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Two Paracas Woven Strips Depicting Monkeys
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 7

    Two Paracas Woven Strips Depicting Monkeys

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Chimu Pictorial Panel
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 8

    Chimu Pictorial Panel

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Huari Textile Fragment
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 9

    Huari Textile Fragment

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Chimu Gold and Chrysocolla Necklace
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 10

    Chimu Gold and Chrysocolla Necklace

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Chimu Chrysocolla and Gold Necklace
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 11

    Chimu Chrysocolla and Gold Necklace

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Chimu Gold, Stone, and Shell Necklace
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 12

    Chimu Gold, Stone, and Shell Necklace

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Chimu Shell, Stone, and Gold Necklace
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 13

    Chimu Shell, Stone, and Gold Necklace

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pre-Columbian Arrow or Dart Shaft
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 14

    Pre-Columbian Arrow or Dart Shaft

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Pre-Columbian Stone-headed Club
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 15

    Pre-Columbian Stone-headed Club

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Lambayeque Molded Metal Male Figure
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 16

    Lambayeque Molded Metal Male Figure

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Chimu Carved Wood Rattle Staff
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 17

    Chimu Carved Wood Rattle Staff

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Paracas Painted Pottery Vessel
    Estimate
    $300 - $350
    Lot 18

    Paracas Painted Pottery Vessel

    Est.
    $300 - $350
  • Moche Stirrup-spout Maternity Vessel
    Estimate
    $300 - $350
    Lot 19

    Moche Stirrup-spout Maternity Vessel

    Est.
    $300 - $350
  • Two Pre-Columbian Pottery Vessels
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 20

    Two Pre-Columbian Pottery Vessels

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Moche Erotic Pottery Vessel
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 21

    Moche Erotic Pottery Vessel

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Three Moche Stirrup-spout Painted Pottery Vessels
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 22

    Three Moche Stirrup-spout Painted Pottery Vessels

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Moche Erotic Stirrup-spout Vessel
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 23

    Moche Erotic Stirrup-spout Vessel

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Moche Stirrup-spout Portrait Vessel
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 24

    Moche Stirrup-spout Portrait Vessel

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Moche Erotic Stirrup-spout Vessel
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 25

    Moche Erotic Stirrup-spout Vessel

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Olmec Terra-cotta Baby Figure
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 26

    Olmec Terra-cotta Baby Figure

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Head
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 27

    Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Head

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Taino Stone Axe Head and Two Publications Concerning Taino Art by J. Walter Fewkes
    Estimate
    $250 - $300
    Lot 28

    Taino Stone Axe Head and Two Publications Concerning Ta...

    Est.
    $250 - $300
  • Large Taino Zemi Stone
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 29

    Large Taino Zemi Stone

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Taino Zemi Stone
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 30

    Taino Zemi Stone

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Nigerian Terra-cotta Bowl
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 31

    Nigerian Terra-cotta Bowl

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Two West African Pottery Bowls
    Estimate
    $75 - $100
    Lot 32

    Two West African Pottery Bowls

    Est.
    $75 - $100
  • Yoruba Carved Wood Figure (Ereibeji)
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 33

    Yoruba Carved Wood Figure (Ereibeji)

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Yoruba "Agere Ifa" Bowl
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 34

    Yoruba "Agere Ifa" Bowl

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Two Senufo Bird Head Heddle Pulleys
    Estimate
    $150 - $200
    Lot 35

    Two Senufo Bird Head Heddle Pulleys

    Est.
    $150 - $200
  • Yoruba Patinated Carved Wood Staff
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 36

    Yoruba Patinated Carved Wood Staff

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Kongo Janus Figure Carved Wood Dance Staff
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 37

    Kongo Janus Figure Carved Wood Dance Staff

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Hemba Carved Wood Staff Top
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 38

    Hemba Carved Wood Staff Top

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Baule Carved Wood Mask
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 39

    Baule Carved Wood Mask

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Kulango Carved Hardwood Linguist Staff
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 40

    Kulango Carved Hardwood Linguist Staff

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Ashanti Carved Wood Linguist's Staff
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 41

    Ashanti Carved Wood Linguist's Staff

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Senufo Carved Wood Cultivator Staff
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 42

    Senufo Carved Wood Cultivator Staff

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Yoruba Carved Wood Shango Staff
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,000
    Lot 43

    Yoruba Carved Wood Shango Staff

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,000
  • Yoruba Carved Wood Shango Staff
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 44

    Yoruba Carved Wood Shango Staff

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Yoruba Eshu Carved Wood Staff
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 45

    Yoruba Eshu Carved Wood Staff

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Baule Carved Wood Gong Beater
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 46

    Baule Carved Wood Gong Beater

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Fon Brown Patinated Wood and Iron Machete
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 47

    Fon Brown Patinated Wood and Iron Machete

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Zaramo Knife with Sheath
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 48

    Zaramo Knife with Sheath

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

American Indian & Ethnographic Art  by Bonhams Skinner
Preview Times
 
November 30, 12PM-5PM
December 1, 12PM-7PM
December 2, 8AM-9:30AM
 
The December auction features material of high quality in all price ranges, to tempt collectors in every category.  A large section of beadwork includes a pair of moccasins purchased from Apache chief Geronimo in 1897, and the only well-documented knife sheath from the Little Big Horn Battle on June 25th, 1876.  Navajo textiles include a late classic woman’s wearing blanket, A child’s blanket, and Germantown weavings.  Also on offer are fine examples of African art including a Songye community power figure.
 
Contact Us
508-970-3254
americanindian@skinnerinc.com
 
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Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+16173505400

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

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Terms & Conditions

1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Revised January 8, 2014