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  • Cocle Pottery Pedestal Dish, Jar, and Turtle
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 93i

    Cocle Pottery Pedestal Dish, Jar, and Turtle

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Jalisco Pottery Sheep Face Female Figure
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 94

    Jalisco Pottery Sheep Face Female Figure

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Jalisco Ameca Terracotta Standing Female Figure
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 94a

    Jalisco Ameca Terracotta Standing Female Figure

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Jalisco Pottery Seated Female Figure
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 95

    Jalisco Pottery Seated Female Figure

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Nayarit Pottery Seated Male Mourner
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 95a

    Nayarit Pottery Seated Male Mourner

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Chupicuaro Pottery Dog Effigy Dish
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 95b

    Chupicuaro Pottery Dog Effigy Dish

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Chupicuaro Polychrome Pottery Vessel
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 95c

    Chupicuaro Polychrome Pottery Vessel

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Colima Blackstone Celt
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 95d

    Colima Blackstone Celt

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Lot of 4 Colima Pottery Gingerbread Figures
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 95e

    Lot of 4 Colima Pottery Gingerbread Figures

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Colima Pottery Standing Female Figure
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 95f

    Colima Pottery Standing Female Figure

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Michoacan Pottery Standing Pretty Lady Figure
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 96

    Michoacan Pottery Standing Pretty Lady Figure

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • Argentinian La Aguada Pottery Cup Incised Motifs
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 97

    Argentinian La Aguada Pottery Cup Incised Motifs

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Marajoara Terracotta Yucca Pounder w/ Fish Handle
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 97a

    Marajoara Terracotta Yucca Pounder w/ Fish Handle

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Rare Agentinian La Aguada Terracotta Bird Effigy Vessel
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 98

    Rare Agentinian La Aguada Terracotta Bird Effigy Vessel...

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Ancient Trujillo Greenstone Bat Wing Pectoral
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 98a

    Ancient Trujillo Greenstone Bat Wing Pectoral

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Native American Stone Eccentric Hook
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 98b

    Native American Stone Eccentric Hook

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Native American Stone Arrowheads Iowa Cache (12)
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 98c

    Native American Stone Arrowheads Iowa Cache (12)

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Lot of 33 Native American Archaic Knapped Stone Points
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 98d

    Lot of 33 Native American Archaic Knapped Stone Points

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • Adena / Hopewell Cannel Coal Ceremonial Object
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 98e

    Adena / Hopewell Cannel Coal Ceremonial Object

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
  • Vintage Native American Turquoise Bead Necklace
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 98f

    Vintage Native American Turquoise Bead Necklace

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • Vintage Navajo Heishi Bead Necklaces, One w/ Turquoise
    Estimate
    $350 - $525
    Lot 98g

    Vintage Navajo Heishi Bead Necklaces, One w/ Turquoise

    Est.
    $350 - $525
  • Anasazi Bichrome Jar w Handles
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 98h

    Anasazi Bichrome Jar w Handles

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 14 Vintage Native American Dolls - 6 Skookum
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 98i

    14 Vintage Native American Dolls - 6 Skookum

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
  • Large / Ancient African Nok Terracotta Figure
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,350
    Lot 99

    Large / Ancient African Nok Terracotta Figure

    Est.
    $900 - $1,350
  • 20th C. Dan Wood, Fabric, Fiber Zakpei Mask
    Estimate
    $850 - $1,250
    Lot 99a

    20th C. Dan Wood, Fabric, Fiber Zakpei Mask

    Est.
    $850 - $1,250
  • 16th C. African Pre-Dogon Tellem Wood Figure - Male
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $6,000
    Lot 99b

    16th C. African Pre-Dogon Tellem Wood Figure - Male

    Est.
    $3,000 - $6,000
  • Early 20th C. African Mossi Painted Wood Karanga Mask
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 99c

    Early 20th C. African Mossi Painted Wood Karanga Mask

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Late 19th C. Cameroonian Bali Wood & Brass Figural Pipe
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 99d

    Late 19th C. Cameroonian Bali Wood & Brass Figural Pipe...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Early 20th C. African Baule Wood Gbekre, ex Sotheby's
    Estimate
    $6,500 - $9,750
    Lot 100

    Early 20th C. African Baule Wood Gbekre, ex Sotheby's

    Est.
    $6,500 - $9,750
  • 19th C. African Ituri River Painted Wood Mask
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 100a

    19th C. African Ituri River Painted Wood Mask

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Early 20th C. African Bamana Wood & Cowrie Ntomo Mask
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 100b

    Early 20th C. African Bamana Wood & Cowrie Ntomo Mask

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
  • Early 20th C. Chamba Wood Anthropomorphic Figure
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 101a

    Early 20th C. Chamba Wood Anthropomorphic Figure

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • African Bura Stone Anthropomorphic Figure
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 101b

    African Bura Stone Anthropomorphic Figure

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • African Bura Stone Funerary Idol
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 101c

    African Bura Stone Funerary Idol

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Tall 20th C. African Ijo Wood Bush Spirit, ex-Sotheby's
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000
    Lot 102

    Tall 20th C. African Ijo Wood Bush Spirit, ex-Sotheby's...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $10,000
  • 20th C. African Dogon Wood Anthropomorphic Figure
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 102a

    20th C. African Dogon Wood Anthropomorphic Figure

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Mid-20th C. African Losso Wood Figure
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,300
    Lot 102b

    Mid-20th C. African Losso Wood Figure

    Est.
    $900 - $1,300
  • Mid-20th C. African Dogon Wood Standing Figure
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,400
    Lot 102c

    Mid-20th C. African Dogon Wood Standing Figure

    Est.
    $900 - $1,400
  • Fine / Early 20th C. African Ibeji Wood Male Twin
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,050
    Lot 103

    Fine / Early 20th C. African Ibeji Wood Male Twin

    Est.
    $700 - $1,050
  • 18th C. Ethiopian Healing / Prayer Scroll on Vellum
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 104

    18th C. Ethiopian Healing / Prayer Scroll on Vellum

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Early 20th C. Burkina Faso Nunuma Wood Mask
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 105

    Early 20th C. Burkina Faso Nunuma Wood Mask

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Published Early 20th C. Mossi Stone Bracelet
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 105a

    Published Early 20th C. Mossi Stone Bracelet

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Mid 20th C. African Dogon Wood Samana Mask
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 105b

    Mid 20th C. African Dogon Wood Samana Mask

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 19th C. African Chokwe Wood Stool Female, ex-Sotheby's
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 106

    19th C. African Chokwe Wood Stool Female, ex-Sotheby's

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Early 20th C. African Lega Wood Mask - Human Face
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 106a

    Early 20th C. African Lega Wood Mask - Human Face

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Huge 20th C. Kuba Wood Initiation Mask
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 106b

    Huge 20th C. Kuba Wood Initiation Mask

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 20th C. African Pende Wood Prestige Adze Handle
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 107

    20th C. African Pende Wood Prestige Adze Handle

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
  • African Kuba Sword Currency, ca. 1950
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 107a

    African Kuba Sword Currency, ca. 1950

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500

Auction Description

Ancient & Ethnographic Art Through The Ages  by Artemis Gallery
Ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, as well as Asian, Fossils, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal / Oceanic, Fine art, and much more! All categories, all price ranges... all legally acquired and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. Convenient / affordable in-house shipping! Read more
Artemis Gallery
Louisville, CO 80027
United States

info@artemisgallery.com

Phone:+17208907700

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Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. These terms are applicable to all bidders, collectors and dealers alike. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance of these "Terms of Sale." 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. This is an auction sale, not an approval sale. By bidding in this auction, the bidder personally guarantees payment. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be resold. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. 3. HIGH and LOW ESTIMATES are provided for each lot for reference only. 4. No lots will be released / shipped until payment has been made in full. Payment (in U.S. funds) may be made via personal check or money order, via credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover), PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer. For PayPal payments please use "artemisgallery@gmail.com" email address for processing payments. 5. BUYER'S PREMIUM: A 24.5% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final price of each lot purchased through Artemis Gallery and will be paid by all bidders without exception. 6. CO SALES TAX: Appropriate Colorado Sales Tax will be added to all invoices, unless a valid CO seller's permit is on file with Artemis Gallery/Artemis Gallery Live prior to any bidding in the auction. Items shipped outside of CO (United States or international) are also sales tax exempt. 7. RETURN POLICY: In the event of an authenticity dispute, written notification of the dispute must be provided to Artemis Gallery within two business days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data. After Artemis Gallery is notified of the dispute, a written letter from a recognized expert in the field pertaining to the item in dispute must then be presented. If Artemis Gallery concludes that the assessment of the piece is accurate, a full refund, including item price, buyer's premium (if applicable), and shipping costs will be provided. Artemis Gallery will either provide a pre-paid return shipping label or will reimburse the return shipping charge. Artemis Gallery will only remit refund after the item has been returned. In the event of an error in item description, condition report, provenance, or dimensions, written notification of the error must be given within two business days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data. A full refund, including item price, buyer's premium (if applicable), and shipping costs will be provided. Artemis Gallery will either provide a pre-paid return shipping label or will reimburse the return shipping charge. Artemis Gallery will only remit refund after the item has been returned. If a return is requested for any reason other than the above, written notification with reason for return must be given within 15 days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data for Artemis Gallery to issue a refund to the original payment method. If notification is given after 15 days, the item may be returned for credit toward a future purchase or may be consigned for sale through Artemis Gallery. The item must be returned to Artemis Gallery at the buyer's expense and a refund or credit of the item price and buyer's premium (if applicable) will be provided after the item is returned. Original shipping charges will not be refunded. All items to be returned must be adequately insured and must be received by Artemis Gallery in the same condition as when shipped. In no event may any item be returned after 90 days from the date of delivery. 8. BIDDING will be conducted ONLINE via the LiveAuctioneers timed system. Bidders may place their bids LIVE or leave ABSENTEE BIDS via the Live Auctioneers auction catalog. Phone bidding is not available. 9. SHIPPING: As a convenience to our buyers, shipping is handled in-house. All buyers will receive an invoice detailing their purchases, sales tax (if applicable), buyer's premium, and shipping/insurance charges. Items will be shipped only upon receipt of payment in full and will be insured for their full value. **For shipments outside of the USA, customs and duties may apply upon entry into said country; this fee, if any, is the buyer's responsibility. Also, please be aware that Artemis Gallery will NOT falsify customs value on any international shipments - what you pay is what we declare, no exceptions. There are a small number of international countries we cannot ship to. If you have questions about this, please inquire BEFORE bidding** 9a. REQUEST TO DELAY SHIPPING FOR LOTS WON: We are happy to delay shipping on all paid lots for up to 30 days with no storage fees. After 30 days, storage fees will accrue based on a 2% of invoice total. 10. ESTIMATES for each lot are given only as a guide to help gauge bidding. Lots may sell for a price greater than or less than these estimates. 11. ALL BIDDERS must register to bid. 12. In the event a successful bidder fails to make payment when due, Artemis Gallery reserves the right to re-sell the merchandise and bidder agrees to pay for the reasonable cost of such a sale and to pay any difference between the resale price and the previously successful bid, together with any incidental costs of sale and disbursements. 13. If the auction invoice is not paid for in full when due per invoice terms, including any applicable credit card processing fees, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law until paid in full. 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Please be sure to ask all questions at least 30 minutes prior to auction start time, as we will not be able to take calls or answer emails sent to us during the auction.