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The Wandering Bull’s highly successful online auction, conducted on AuctionNinja and closing on March 30, featured 99 lots of contemporary, vintage, and antique Native American objects, all of which sold. Prices ranged from $24 to $915, with the top lot being a Woodlands design beaded bandolier bag that sold for $915. The bag, measuring 9½ by 10 inches with an overall length of 32 inches, featured a loom-beaded pink floral panel and white straps on white wool, adorned with yarn tassels at the top and bottom. Despite some bead loss consistent with its age and use, the bag was celebrated for its vibrant colors and intricate beadwork.
Moccasins were another strong category, with six pairs offered and achieving robust prices. Leading the moccasins segment was a pair of antique Prairie style moccasins with vibrant floral beadwork, which sold for $431. Another pair of antique brain-tanned deerskin moccasins with seed bead embellishments and bison rawhide soles followed closely, fetching $419. A pair of Southern Plains high-top moccasins, standing at 14 inches and decorated with metal tacks, sold for $254. Additionally, a pair of centerseam leggings edged with silk ribbon, fringe, and hawk-bell dangles walked away with a $260 bid.
Native American jewelry was represented by a smaller selection, but the offerings still attracted significant attention. The top jewelry lot was a Petite Point squash blossom necklace with a 3-inch Naja pendant, which sold for $513, making it the second-highest priced item in the auction. A German silver concho belt with eight conchos on a 34-inch belt and a 36-inch drop also garnered interest, selling for $150.
Two bow and quiver sets were offered early in the sale. The first set, featuring a sinew-backed bow, a brain-tanned leather bow case, and three handmade arrows, sold for $241. The second set, a reproduction Cheyenne bow and quiver set with six arrows, achieved a higher price of $307.
Baskets were another highlight of the auction, with seven lots offered. Prices ranged from $24 for an ash basket with two swing handles and a cover to $89 for an antique handmade ash basket with stamped cover and sides. Pottery also made an appearance, with four lots offered. The top pottery lot was an earthenware jar with black and white decoration, signed “J. Diaz,” which sold for $124. The jar measured 8 inches tall and 7½ inches in diameter.
The auction attracted a diverse group of buyers, including existing customers, first-time auction participants, collectors, and dealers from across the country. The Wandering Bull expressed satisfaction with the results and plans to host another auction later in the year. Prices quoted include the buyer’s premium as reported by the auction house. For more information, interested parties can contact The Wandering Bull at 603-495-2700.
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