2017 October Premier Auction

Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC Your hosts for a live auction, with 4 different live auction/internet bidding platforms October Premier October 19-23, 2017 Live Auction Starting Time: Thursday Oct 19, 8am PDT PREVIEW, Holabird Americana Collections Wednesday, October 18, 9-5pm or By Appointment 775-851-1859 AUCTION LOCATION 3555 Airway Drive, Suite 309, Reno, Nevada 89511 Auction will be simulcast at the Reno/Sparks Convention Center LOT PICKUP After the sale Bid Live, Online, by Mail, Fax, or Phone www.FHWAC.com or call us at 775-851-1859 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 1

Consigning with Holabird Western Americana Collections We’ve sold many fantastic collections over the years and we’re always excited for more great material! Consign with us and enter into a lasting and beneficial partnership. Why should you consign with Holabird Western Americana Collections? We combine the elements of historically researched descriptions, professional photography, artfully designed catalogs, and a team of specialists to consistently produce record prices. Consign your items to the experts and let us help you realize the most for your collections. What do you get when you consign with us? The Process: Holabird Live: Live internet auctions put your material in Appraisal & Inspection: We begin the process with an front of a larger audience than ever before. Our internet pres- informal inspection of your item(s). We can do this in person ence has opened up the market to a whole new generation or through photographs and descriptions, via email, fax, mail, of bidding. Not only do we offer live online bidding at no ad- or telephone. Once we have the opportunity to evaluate your ditional charge, but we also offer phone bidding and have live items, we will then provide you with a professional opinion agents readily available to secure bids on all platforms. Never of value. before has bidding in one of our auctions been so easy. Submit your photographs & descriptions to: Historically Researched Descriptions: Our team of re- search writers craft colorfully written historical descriptions Holabird’s Western Americana Collections that tell the stories behind the items we sell. Through these 3555 Airway Drive, Suite# 308 Reno, NV 89511 accurately written descriptions we paint a picture for the col- Email us at [email protected] lector and create a need and desire for your items. Call us toll free 844-HWAC-RNO (4922-766) or send us a fax 775-851-1834. Professional Photography: Colorful, vibrant, high resolu- tion photographs tell a story all their own. Our expert Consignment: Once we’ve determined that your material photographer will give your items the attention they need to is a good fit for us and one of our upcoming sales, we will make them look amazing both online and in print. discuss the perfect venue for your items and spend some time with you to go over reserves, estimates, and sellers com- Cataloguing: Full color, high quality, artfully designed mission. Our commission rates are highly competitive and all catalogs put your collections on the coffee tables of collec- inclusive. We have no photo or cataloging fees, no insurance tors worldwide. Our print catalogs are more than a just a fees, and no other hidden charges or gimmicks. catalogue of goods for sale, they’ve become historic reference works that our clients have come to know and love. Estimates & Value: We use decades of sound experience and judgment to assign estimates. We market extensively through Marketing: We market extensively to advanced collectors national advertising and participation in trade shows, and through online advertising, national print advertising, trade we find that most items sell for premium prices. There are, shows, and direct proprietary marketing among other public- however, unpredictable times when items sell for less than ity. We’re seasoned marketers so you can rest assured know- expected. This is usually balanced by items selling for pre- ing your material will get the recognition it deserves. miums. We cannot predict market prices or conditions and, ultimately, our buyers set the prices. Superior Customer Service: At Holabird’s Western Ameri- cana Collections, we pride ourselves in offering a high level Shipping & Transportation: There are many ways to get of customer service that you can count on. Our commitment your material to us for processing. You can arrange to bring to you is what sets us apart from the rest. You want someone your material directly into our Reno office, we can arrange to you can trust, and we are by your side every step of the way. pick up your collection, or you may ship your items to us. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff will help guide you through this simple process so you can see your hard- earned collections meet the right hands for the right prices. Contact our office for more information or for a consultation. Here at Holabird’s Western Americana Collections, we don’t only achieve record-breaking sales prices–we create legends. Note: First Time Bidders Please don’t forget, if you anticipate spending over $25,000, you must be pre-approved for bidding. We request two references—Bank or Auction House 2 Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC

Contents Live Auction — Thursday, October 19 - Monday, October 23 Starting Time: 8am PDT each day Day 1 Minerals, Mining Day 2 Native Americana, Bottles & Glass, Gaming, Cowboy Day 3 Numismatics, Railroad & Express, Philatelic, Firearms, Civil War Day 4 Political, General Americana, Ephemera Day 5 Dealer specials Bidding You can bid live at the sale, absentee by submitting bids by mail, email, fax or phone. You can also use an agent. We can recommend several. If you bid absentee in advance, please call to be sure we got your bids. There is a 24% Buyers Premuim added to all bids and purchases. Local sales tax will also be added unless you provide a current Nevada Resale Permit. Phone Bidding If you really want a lot, and can’t attend the sale, sometimes the best way to ensure acquisition is to be on the phone with us during the sale. Please call our office in advance and we can arrange a phone line at no extra charge. We call you a few minutes before the lots comes up, so be ready to bid. Online Bidding Process There are five live internet bidding platforms: ICollector: this is the main platform and has no cost to you. It is accessible through our web site, FHWAC.com, or through ICollector (Holabird auctions). This platform allows you to watch and participate in the auction on a real time basis. Its like a Reality Show, only with you in it. You can register to bid with this service, or you can call our office and we can walk you through the process, it is really simple. 775-851-1859 You are responsible for inspecting each items prior to purchase. We also welcome phone calls for detailed verbal descriptions. You may also request additional photos posted online. We encourage you to pick up items after the auction. Many items may require special handling and would incur additional handling and shipping costs far beyond those anticipated. Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 3

Terms and Conditions 8. LIVE AUCTION ABSENTEE BIDDING: Mail or FAX Absentee bids for the live auction MUST be received by 5pm Pacific Time the day before This is a Live Auction conducted by Holabird Western the auction. Bids accepted after the cutoff time will be represented Americana Collections, LLC (HWAC). live only if an agent is available and will not be considered absentee or given first priority as such. It is your responsibility to submit all lot numbers and bid amounts accurately. Absentee bids MUST be equal 1. The placing of a bid shall constitute the bidder’s acceptance of to at least 50% of the low estimate if an estimate is provided. Bids on these terms of sale. “No Lots” or “Withdrawn” Lots are considered no-bids. Bids made 2. BUYER’S PREMIUM & INSURANCE: There will be a 21% Buyer’s in amounts that do not conform to the bid increment table in item 8 Premium added to the sale (hammer) price of each lot, which includes below will be automatically rounded up or down by the computer, or a 1% fee for insurance that covers your purchase during transit. This rounded to the nearest proper bid increment at the discretion of the is our base premium for transactions paid with cash, checks, money auctioneer. Absentee bids are entered into a computer that will bid live orders or wire transfers. All other forms of payment are not subject on your behalf at the auction. Absentee bids will compete live against to the 3% discount and the Buyer’s Premium will be calculated at other absentee bids, live Internet bidders, floor bidders and phone 24%. In order to expedite billing and convenience of payment, bidders. all initial invoicing will be calculated at 24%. Please call our 9. INTERNET BIDDING: Both Absentee and Live Internet bidding office if paying by cash, check or money order and we will gladly are available through our live auction networks. If you wish to bid recalculate the premium prior to payment. LIVE via the Internet, you MUST pre-register. A live feed is generally 3. COINS, CURRENCY AND PRECIOUS METALS: Premiums will be accessible during the auction for those bidding via the Internet. Online calculated at a Buyer’s Premium of 17.5% (including insurance) for bidding remains open through the live auction, and online absentee transactions paid with cash, checks, money orders or wire transfers. bids may be placed anytime. Live bidding will open when the auction All other forms of payment are not subject to the 3% discount and the starts. Internet bidding is offered as a convenience for those who Buyer’s Premium will be calculated at 20.5%. Coins and currency cannot attend the live sale. Please note that there may be delays or shall be defined as any regular Federal issue circulating coins interruptions in Internet connectivity that are beyond our control. and currency. Tokens are not considered coins. Precious metals Attending the live auction or arranging for an agent is the most reliable shall be defined as ingots, silver or gold rounds, bullion items, gold way to secure your bids. nuggets. Mineral specimens are not considered under the precious 10. NEW BIDDERS: Bidders unknown to us, who anticipate an metals category. Commemorative items such as metals and ribbons expenditure in excess of $20,000, must provide commercial references are not considered coins of precious metals. However, lots that consist or a deposit of 25% of the amount to be bid in order for the auction entirely of gold or silver of high purity, including commemorative staff to execute bids. Deposits will be credited towards lots won and metals, are considered precious metals. Please contact our office if you any balance will be refunded within 10 business days after the auction need clarification on a specific lot. has concluded. New bidders will be given a spending limit at their 4. SALES TAX: Sales tax will apply, according to Nevada State law, for initial request to participate. In order to increase this limit, you may any items that ship to or are picked up in Washoe County, Nevada be required to provide a letter of authorization from your bank in (8.265%) unless a current, valid resale certificate is faxed to us at 775- addition to providing references. Please contact our office at any time 851-1834 before bids are placed. if you have questions regarding spending limits or references required 5. SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling will be estimated to bid. prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All 11. AGENT BIDDING: There are numerous professional agents shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional available to assist you should you require this service. Please contact shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced the office for a list or to arrange for representation on the floor during for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is the live auction. HWAC is not responsible for any acts or omissions by completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort agents acting on behalf of bidders at our auctions. will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated BE ADVISED: Auction participation through the live Internet bidding to cover the weight and size of the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments site is not 100% foolproof. The technology for this process is always (of unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require special handling changing, and the operation of it and the corresponding Internet for which individual costs will be calculated and applied to the connectivity issues are far beyond our control. Some folks have shipping charge on the invoice. The buyer is responsible for arranging attempted to use the live Internet bidding process as their primary and paying for shipment of large or special items. The customer is method of bidding, and have been quite successful. Others have failed responsible for all shipping charges. Purchases will be shipped via our completely. Depending upon your computer, server, host, and other approved, insured carriers: Federal Express or the US Postal Service. factors, Internet signals may be delayed, such that bids may not be All items shipped Federal Express or USPS will be insured for the received in time. We cannot be held responsible for these delays, or for full value determined at auction by HWAC, which is included in our the lack of placed bids in a timely manner, or any other factors leading buyer’s premium. Pick up is available from our Reno office the next to unaccepted bids that are far beyond our control. Bidders should business day after the auction. always have a backup plan for lots they highly desire. Live participation 6. LIVE (FLOOR) BIDDING: Please arrive a few minutes early to is best, followed by phone participation. We will not reopen lots for check in and receive your bidding paddle. We will open lots with missed bids. more than one bid at the current high absentee bid or 50% of the low 12. RESERVES: Most of the lots in this auction are unreserved. Gold estimate at the auctioneer’s discretion. Please be sure to bid on the is generally reserved at or near spot, though it could be slightly below correct lots during the live auction. Our auction progress is at a rate of spot. between 60 and 200 lots per hour. An item is not sold until the next lot 13. BIDDING INCREMENTS: All bids must be submitted in U.S. dollars is announced. (We cannot be responsible for Internet bids that arrive and in whole dollar amounts only in the appropriate increments late.) The auctioneer will identify the successful bidder by number as outlined below. If you choose to submit bids in an increment not and announce the winning bid amount. If you are not sure whether listed below, your bid will be rounded to the nearest increment and you won the lot or not, it is your responsibility to ask for clarification you will be expected to pay the amount to which the bid was rounded immediately, prior to the start of the next auction lot. Auctioneer should your bid be the winning bid. If you have any questions about an reserves the right to reopen the lot in the case of an immediate appropriate bid amount, please call us. dispute at the actual time of the sale. 14. BID REDUCTION: All winning absentee bids will be reduced, if 7. TELEPHONE BIDDING: Telephone bidding requests MUST be necessary, to the next bidding increment up from the last competing scheduled prior to this auction. If you do not schedule in advance, bid, as long as the minimum bid requirement has been met. For and choose instead to call on the day of the auction to request a line example, if you submit an absentee bid of $1000 and the next highest for bidding, you may find that we are unable to accommodate your competing bid is $250, then you will win the lot for $275. request. Please limit your telephone bids to items of value greater than $500, or to a string of items with a similar total. 4 Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC

From: to: Increment: respect thereto HWAC shall have all the rights of a secured creditor $1 $95 $5 under the Nevada Commercial Code, including but not limited to the $100 $190 $10 right of sale. HWAC may sell the lot(s) securing the invoice to any $200 $475 $25 underbidders in the auction that the lot(s) appeared, or at subsequent $500 $1,450 $50 private or public sale, or relist the lot(s) in a future auction conducted $1,500 $3,400 $100 by HWAC. A defaulting bidder agrees to pay for the reasonable costs of resale (including a 10% seller’s commission, if consigned to an $3,500 $9,750 $250 auction conducted by HWAC). The defaulting bidder is liable to pay $10,000 $30,000 $500 any difference between his or her total original invoice for the lot(s), $30,000 up $1000 plus any applicable interest, and the net proceeds for the lot(s) if sold at private sale or the subsequent hammer price of the lot(s) less the 10% seller’s commissions, if sold at an HWAC auction. If HWAC 15. BID INFORMATION: Collectors often ask in advance the price refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the bidder agrees to level of a particular lot. We will give out the current competitive pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by high absentee bid until we close the day before the live auction. You HWAC. Any bidder who fails to follow the terms of payment will may also view absentee bids online at www.holabirdamericana.com. be reported to iCollector and may be barred from participating in While we try to update the absentee bids as often as necessary, bids future Holabird’s Western Americana auctions. received close to the bidding deadline might not be reflected online, 23. CONDITION: We strongly recommend that you attend the live and we disclaim any responsibility for any bids made in reliance upon preview to see lots in their entirety. Conditions are not always noted, inaccuracies on our website, which may be beyond our control. We and large lots may not be itemized due to catalog restraints. For do not own any of the live Internet bidding platforms, and thus many questions, detailed information, or additional images of any lot please aspects of the Internet technology are out of our control. contact our office at 775-851-1859. Bidders are responsible for 16. BID CANCELLATION: If you wish to cancel or change a bid after understanding the condition of items. Conditions noted are subjective, you have submitted your bids to us due to an error, you MUST PHONE and may differ in the opinion of different people or collectors. us to advise us of this. Bid cancellations through mail, email, or faxes 24. RETURN POLICY: All items are guaranteed to be authentic are not advisable. Errors are easy to make. Please call us if you have unless otherwise noted. If authenticity is challenged, please call our any questions on this. office for assistance. You may return any piece that was significantly 17. All stock certificates, checks, warrants, and other financial inaccurately described by calling our office within 15 days of receipt of documents sold herein are sold as antiquities, and have no financial, item(s) and notifying us of the error and reason for return. We do not securities, or public trading value whatsoever. refund postage or insurance. We have attempted to describe the items 18. We reserve the right to reject any bid we feel is not made in good and their condition accurately. If no condition is given, assume average. faith. Please call us if you require a more specific condition report. Any items 19. INVOICING: Shipping charges will be added to all invoices. that are returned must be returned in the exact, unaltered condition. Invoices are mailed or emailed within two business days after the NGC certified tokens that are returned must be original, unaltered NGC close of all portions of the sale. Within 15 calendar days of receipt holders. Any tokens removed from the original NGC/NCS certification of invoice, payment is due in full to Holabird’s Western Americana holders or items returned in an altered condition are deemed not Collections, 3555 Airway Dr., #308, Reno, NV 89511. LATE FEES MAY returnable under any circumstances. When we receive your bids we BE ADDED IF PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS ARE NOT MADE WITHIN will assume you have read the description in the catalog, viewed THOSE 15 DAYS. Sales tax will be added to all sales picked-up after the the image of the item, have contacted us regarding any questions auction or shipped to Nevada addresses, according to Nevada State you may have on any lot and/or have previewed the lot in person. law, unless a resale certificate is provided. Therefore, returns are only accepted if prior approval is given by 20. PAYMENT: We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, Holabird’s Western Americana Collections. Discover, Money Order/Cashier’s Check, Personal Check or PayPal. 25. This sale is being held under the laws of the State of Nevada, Customers wishing to pay by check or money order MUST contact without reference to choice of law rules. our office for an invoice total before sending payment All returned 26. HWAC shall not be held responsible for any problem due to the checks are subject to a $25 fee. Cash received in amounts greater than bidders failure to follow the rules, terms and conditions of this sale, or $10,000 is subject to the filing of IRS form 8300, as required by law. any failure to bid due to the loss of the online auction process provided 21. SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be by any of the online auction networks; or missed bids, changed bids estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your or cancelled due the bidders failure to follow the proper bidding purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If procedure outlined herein. additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will 27. By placing a bid or otherwise participating in the auction, be reinvoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the Bidder accepts these Terms and Conditions, and specifically invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. agrees to the dispute resolution provided herein. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge 28. HWAC shall not be responsible for consequential damages, calculated to cover the weight and size of the package(s). NOTE: incidental damages, compensatory damages, or any other damages Some shipments (of unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require arising or claimed to be arising from the auction on any lot. Bidder’s special handling for which individual costs will be calculated and sole remedy for any proven act or omission shall be rescission of sale applied to the shipping charge on the invoice. The buyer is responsible and refund of the amount paid by Bidder. for arranging and paying for shipment of large or special items. The 29. Any claim, dispute, or controversy in connection with, relating to customer is responsible for all shipping charges. Purchases will be and/or arising out of the Auction, participation in the Auction, award shipped via our approved, insured carriers: Federal Express or the of lots, damages of claims to lots, descriptions, condition reports, US Postal Service. All items shipped Federal Express or USPS will be provenance, estimates, return and warranty rights, any interpretation insured for the full value determined at auction by HWAC, which is of these Terms and Conditions, any alleged verbal modification of included in our buyer’s premium. Pick up is available from our Reno these Terms and Conditions and/or any purported settlement shall be office the next business day after the auction. exclusively heard by, and the parties consent to exclusive in personal 22. NON-PAYMENT: HWAC reserves the right to cancel any invoice jurisdiction of, the Superior Court of Washoe County, Nevada. THE not paid in full within 15 days. A cancelled invoice does not relieve the PARTIES EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. Any bidder from their obligation to pay seller fees and buyer’s premiums claim must be brought within one (1) year of the auction from which compensating HWAC for its services in conducting the auction. the claim arose or the claim is waived. In every case, the prevailing Interest shall run on all outstanding balances at the highest rate party shall be entitled to an award of its attorney’s fees and costs. permitted by law. HWAC shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the bidder, and any other of bidder’s property then held by HWAC or its affiliates, to secure payment of the invoice, and with Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 5

Holabird Western Americana Collections aka “HWAC” and “FHWAC” Holabird Western Americana Collections was lectibles and numismatics. Under the leadership and direc- founded in 2012 and morphed into a new company in tion of Fred Holabird—and assisted by the hardworking 2014 to fill the needs of Americana collectors looking Reno HWAC office—we combine our efforts to bring you a for rare and unique collectibles below the minimum unique piece of western American history in every item we lot prices of most larger auction houses. The goal of sell and in every catalog we publish. It is our goal to ensure the company was to put the fun back in collecting and our clients the most accurate, detailed item descriptions bring an array of noteworthy collectibles to Americana and well-researched, historically factual backgrounds. aficionados with all budgets. We specialize in buying, selling and appraising western The Holabird name in the title of the company Americana, numismatica (coins, ingots, banknotes), exonu- draws its roots from Fred Holabird, company advi- mia (pioneer minor coinage/trade tokens), western antiq- sor, co-founder and the fun spirited auctioneer we’ve uities, and railroad/mining goods. Our auctions typically come to know and love. Fred managed Holabird-Kagin feature wide selections of coins, tokens, stocks certificates, Americana from 2006-2014 and headed up the pro- documents, photographs, assay certificates, postcards and duction team that produced dozens of fixed price and other antiques and collectibles relating to western history, auction catalogs with sales in excess of 16 million. numismatics and mining, dating from c.1800 to c.1930. When Holabird-Kagin Americana closed the Reno We hold several Americana and numismatic auctions office in May 2014, Holabird’s Western Americana each year inclusive of some of the greatest rarities extant, Collections expanded their operations into the former working personally with our clients to help them build HKA building and are excited to now bring some of the significant collections. We have become known for our best and rarest collectibles at all price points to meet well-researched histories on the mining companies, histori- the needs of collectors everywhere. cal figures, and mining districts of the items we sell. Here at HWAC is devoted to bringing collectors only the Holabird’s Western Americana Collections, we not only set greatest Western Americana rarities, with an emphasis record-breaking sales prices at our auctions, but we create western Americana mining collectibles, gold rush col- legends. Meet the Team Fred Holabird has been Fred is well published in both technical as well as active in the mining industry hobby related mining and western publications. He has for more than 25 years. He be- been responsible for discovery and production at two gan his career as a mineral ex- Nevada gold mines, also overseeing their operations. ploration geologist, and quickly Since running his last gold mine (which also involved moved into a position as Mine the cleanup of extensive mercury tailings and cyanide Geologist at a producing gold left by former operators), he has been involved in a mine. Always interested in the lengthy EPA-related mine and mill site cleanup in Colo- historical side of the mining rado. business, Holabird has invested Part of his current work involves consulting to many in mining related documents and books for many years. sectors of the mining business. Recently, he consulted At one point, he headed a large-scale business dealing for the Treasure of the SS Central America, a ship that in collectible Americana, culminating with the market- sunk in 1857 with tons of gold on board. The ship has ing of the Atocha treasure at Caesar’s Palace. been recovered and was the subject of a Discovery Channel documentary. Bid Live, Online, Via Phone, Fax or Email 6 Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC

Uwe Nikoley is our pho- Grant Peterson joined the Holabird team in tographer and imaging expert. 2014. Growing up in South lake Tahoe he fell With an academic background in in love with the Sierra Nevada mining history electrical engineering, Uwe has when he was ten years old. He completed his brought the latest technological undergraduate education at UC Davis and a advancements and efficiency to graduate education at University of Nevada, his position at HWAC. His long Reno. His previous experience includes hours, dedication, perfectionism, teaching writing at the university level in and determination have been an Reno, Lake Tahoe, and Colorado. Grant works invaluable asset and continue as a researcher, describer, and editor for our to improve the quality of our catalogs and publications, as well as helping catalogs. with marketing and auctioneering. He cur- rently lives in Boulder, Colorado, and acts as an agent for the company. He also travels to Joe Elcano is an advocate for Reno to help run each auction. the importance of history to the world we live in today. A former My name is Ethan Carpenter. I educator for 36 years, he under- stands the importance of bringing am 19 years old and grew up in Sutter that history to life. As he likes to Creek California. I came to Reno to say, “It is all about the story!” Born study at the University of Nevada. I am and raised in Reno, he is a serious majoring in Public Health and I will be Nevada history buff and collects a Junior next Fall. anything from Nevada with a story! He has chosen to work with the fine people at Holabird West- ern Americana in his retirement for the excitement of learning new things and finding new stories! Glenn Bienstock has a background Paul Williams is our soft in collecting, sales and most recently spoken, fabulous joke telling worked in insurance claims. As a child alternate auctioneer. Paul he collected stamps and coins. He has also describes and researches a collection of early stereo era clas- items for auction. Paul loves sical vinyl records from the Golden good food and wine and an oc- Age of recording. His other hobbies casional poker game. He is also include the appreciation of fine wines a well-known numismatist and and cooking. former presidnet of the Reno Coin Club. His long, successful career in air traffic control Joanne joined the team earlier this made him well-equiped for the year and helps with describing and stress of FHWAC! research. Katrina Lasko is our graphic designer. She also writes descriptions, does pho- tography, and exhibits. She is an contempory artist and uses unusual, often recycled, mate- rials in addition to traditional paint. Her work often crosses between painting and drawing Barbara Wilson returns to the and sculpture. When not in Holabird team after taking time off the studio she likes walking following the birth of her third child. and exploring new places and With more than a decade of experi- things. ence in graphic design and publish- ing, Barbara assists the team with catalog layout, flyers, brochures and advertising material. She enjoys the creative and historical enviornment of FHWAC. Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 7

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Day 1 ~ Minerals Lot # 1000 California, Michigan Bluff Gold Specimen from Michigan Bluff, California The town of Michigan Bluff was founded by gold miners. Mining began in earnest in 1853, and town was shipping $100,000 in gold per month by 1858. The Michigan Bluff District was largely composed of many small mines and claims, some of which were consolidated into only Lot # 1002 California, Gold Leaf Specimen from California This a few fine, California leaf gold specimen was previously in the mineral significant collection of F. John Barlow (Specimen #G-157). Barlow was mines. For passionate about collecting native gold specimens and traveled the past the world to secure superb specimens for his collection. He is several acknowledged as one of America’s most prominent private mineral decades, collectors during the 1970’s until the early 2000’s. Barlow founded the De Maria / Eagle’s Nest Mines in the Michigan Bluff District of and operated AZCO Inc., a major piping contractor, specializing in Placer County, California have been prolific producers of superbly industrial and power plant (including nuclear) construction and pipe crystallized, lode gold specimens. This specimen exemplifies the fabrication. He assembled one of the best and largest privately held outstanding crystal development, high luster, and rich yellow-gold mineral collections in the world, over 5,000 high-quality specimens. color for which Michigan Bluff District gold specimens have become Barlow won many awards in the field of mineral collecting, including world-famous. Dimensions (cm): 2 H x 2 W x 0.7 D. 5 grams. Location: the Ed McDole Memorial Trophy in 1975 and 1978, the Walt Lidstrom De Maria Mine, Sage Hill, Michigan Bluff District, Placer Co., California, Memorial Award in 1993, the Paul Desautels Award in 1993, and the USA Est. $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# 53111 highest honor, the Carnegie Mineralogical Award in 2000. Dimensions (cm): 3.1 H x 1.7 W x 2.2 D. 6.2 grams. Location: California, USA Est. Lot # 1001 California, Nevada County Gold in Quartz from Nevada $3,000 ~ $4,500 HWAC# 53108 County, California The northern Sierra Nevada is home to numerous important gold deposits. These include the famous lode districts and Lot # 1003 Colorado, Leadville Wire Gold in Quartz from Ibex placer deposits of Nevada County which were prolific producers for Mine, Leadville, Colorado An important, rich specimen of wire gold nearly a century, starting in the 1850’s. This specimen features leaf in quartz from gold in quartz the historically matrix with significant Ibex / associated pyrite Little Jonny Mine crystals. This area. Margaret aesthetic native “Molly” Brown, gold specimen who became was previously known as “The in the mineral Unsinkable Molly collection of Brown”, moved Wisconsin to Leadville industrialist, when she was F. John Barlow. 18. In 1886 she Dimensions (cm): married a mining 3.7 H x 2.3 W x engineer who 1.4 D. Location: was twelve years Nevada Co., older, James California, USA J. Brown. The Est. $3,600 ~ Brown family $5,400 HWAC# acquired great wealth in 1893 when Brown was instrumental in 53103 the discovery of a substantial gold ore seam at the Little Jonny Mine owned by his employers, the Ibex Mining Company. Margaret Brown became famous because of her survival of the 1912 sinking of the RMS Titanic, after exhorting the crew of Lifeboat No. 6 to return to look for survivors. This bright, well crystallized wire gold specimen was recovered from mine dumps on Breece Hill several decades ago by metal detection. Dimensions (cm): 2 H x 2.5 W x 1.3 D. 11.1 grams. Location: Ibex Mine, Breece Hill, Leadville, Leadville District, Lake Co., Colorado, USA Est. $2,000 ~ $3,000 HWAC# 53112 Bid online at www.HolabirdAmericana.com or call 775-851-1859 9

Day 1 ~ Minerals Lot # 1004 Colorado, Leadville Wire Gold from Ibex Mine, Leadville, Colorado This rich, wire gold specimen was uncovered by metal detector during the last 20 years. The specimen was most recently in the mineral collection of Bryan K. Lees, owner of the famous Sweet Home Rhodochrosite Mine in Alma, Colorado (BLK Collection #5559). The Leadville mining district, in Lake County, Colorado, contains one of the largest lead-zinc- silver-gold deposits in the world. Discovered in 1858, the district has produced more than $5 billion worth of metals. The history of mining in the Leadville district describes a series of booms and busts. Prospectors working their way up the Arkansas River drainage discovered gold in stream gravels along California Gulch in 1860, precipitating a robust but short-lived boom, and the first lode gold deposit was discovered on Printer Boy Hill along the upper flanks of California Gulch in 1868. Dimensions (cm): 3.3 H x 6.5 W x 1.5 D. 66.7 grams. Location: Ibex Mine, Breece Hill, Leadville, Leadville District, Lake Co., Lot # 1005 Nevada, Nye County Crystallized Gold from Round Colorado, USA Est. $12,500 ~ $18,750 HWAC# Mountain Mine, Nye Co., Nevada Round Mountain is one of the giant 53109 gold deposits of the world. The total metal content of the system is estimated at approximately 20 million ounces of gold. The Round Mountain Mine has been developed by numerous old underground mines as well as a huge, modern open pit which has obliterated some of the older workings. Total production from the Round Mountain Mine was approximately 13 million ounces of gold for the period 1906 to 2015. While most of the open pit gold production comes from low-grade sulfide ores grading in the neighborhood of 0.018 ounce per ton, during the last couple decades numerous small pockets of well-crystallized native gold have been encountered. Fantastic, collector-quality gold specimens such as this piece have been occasionally been available from the Round Mountain Mine. These incredible crystallized gold specimens have been rapidly absorbed into the worldwide specimen market and the supply of new specimens has ended, as the mine owners have ended specimen recovery and all “gold ore” is going to the smelter. It is interesting to note that many Round Mountain Mine gold specimens have a “whiter” yellow- gold color than gold specimens from other mining provinces, due to the high silver content of the gold from Round Mountain. The razor-sharp gold crystallization observed on this specimen makes it highly collectible. Dimensions (cm): 2.5 H x 3.5 W x 0.9 D. 26.4 grams. Location: Round Mountain Mine, Round Mountain, Round Mountain District, Toquima Range, Nye Co., Nevada, USA Est. $6,500 ~ $9,750 HWAC# 53107 Lot # 1006 Nevada, Nye County Crystallized Gold from Round Mountain Mine, Nye Co., Nevada This specimen demonstrates why crystallized gold specimens from the huge, open-pit Round Mountain Mine so highly prized by mineral collectors. Round Mountain gold specimens exhibit brilliant surface luster, incredibly sharp individual gold crystals and a wide variety of crystal habits. Active exploration and recovery of crystallized native gold specimens at the Round Mountain Mine has come to an end, all of the gold “ore” is going to the smelter now ... crystallized gold “treasures” such as this piece will become much harder for collectors to find in the years ahead. Dimensions (cm): 4.8 H x 1 W x 0.3 D. 3.9 grams. Location: Round Mountain Mine, Round Mountain, Round Mountain District, Toquima Range, Nye Co., Nevada, USA Est. $2,000 ~ $3,000 HWAC# 53116 ZOOM in and see close up detail High resolution images of ALL lots online! FHWAC.com 10 October 19 - 23, 2017

Day 1 ~ Minerals Lot # 1007 Romania Crystallized Leaf Gold from Romania Gold deposits in the area of Brad, Romania began to be exploited in Roman times and a small town developed around the gold deposits. The earliest documentary mention of gold mining in Brad dates to1445. Gold mining was active in the area until 2006. This crystallized Lot # 1010 Russia Twinned Crystal of Native Gold from Russia leaf gold specimen was A large, spectacular, water-worn, spinel-law twinned crystal of previously in the private native gold. This specimen was formerly part of the world-famous mineral collection of F. John F. John Barlow Collection of Appleton, Wisconsin - FJB #4162. Over Barlow, Appleton, Wisconsin. Dimensions (cm): 0.5 H x 2 W x 1.5 D. 1.7 a period of 30 years, Barlow assembled one of the premier private grams. Location: Brad, Hunedoara Co., Romania Est. $800 ~ $1,200 mineral collections in North America. Barlow had a passion for well- HWAC# 53110 crystallized gold specimens and gold nuggets. His collection included over 1,250 gold specimens. Barlow’s Russian gold specimens were Lot # 1008 Russia especially noteworthy as he made 3 purchasing trips in the early Cubic Gold from 1980’s to select hundreds of pieces from the gold vaults at the Soviet Siberia, Russia This Union’s Ministry of Finance. Dimensions (cm): 5 H x 0.8 W x 0.3 D. 8.4 water-worn cluster grams. Location: Lena River Basin, Bulun District, Polar Yakutia, Sakha of cubic gold crystals Republic, Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia Est. $7,500 ~ $11,250 was previously in HWAC# 53115 the famous mineral collection of F. John Lot # 1011 Barlow. It features an Venezuela extremely aesthetic, Crystallized Gold complex, “cityscape” in Quartz from like composition of Venezuela A rare cubic gold crystals superb example of in parallel growth. crystallized gold Superb! Dimensions in quartz from (cm): 2 H x 1.5 W x 1 Venezuela. The D. 7.4 grams. Location: area around Santa Siberia, Russia Est. Elena de Uairen is $3,200 ~ $4,800 currently a hotbed HWAC# 53113 of gold exploration. The contrast in color between the bright yellow gold and the milky-white quartz host rock makes this a beautiful and highly collectible specimen. Dimensions (cm): 4.5 H x 4.5 W x 3.5 D. Location: Santa Elena de Uairen, Bolivar, Venezuela Est. $2,500 ~ $3,750 HWAC# 53105 Lot # 1012 Venezuela Octahedral Gold Crystal from Venezuela Choice, single, flattened, water-worn octahedral gold crystal personally collected by Bryan K. Lees, President - Collector’ Edge Minerals and owner of the world-famous Sweet Home Rhodochrosite Mine in Colorado. This well-crystallized octahedron features very distinct and deep hoppering Lot # 1009 Russia Gold Nugget from Russia An extremely attractive of the crystal faces. Excellent stream-worn gold nugget with minor quartz association. This nugget specimen! Dimensions (cm): had previously been part of the world-famous gold collection of F. John 1.8 H x 1.5 W x 1 D. 7.1 grams. Barlow, Appleton, Wisconsin. (Barlow Collection # 4208). Dimensions Location: Santa Elena de Uairen, (cm): 2.5 H x 2 W x 1.3 D. 14.3 grams. Location: Lena River Basin, Bolivar, Venezuela Est. $3,500 Bulun District, Polar Yakutia, Sakha Republic, Eastern-Siberian Region, ~ $5,250 HWAC# 53114 Russia Est. $3,500 ~ $5,250 HWAC# 53106 Bid online at www.HolabirdAmericana.com or call 775-851-1859 11

Day 1 ~ Minerals Lot # 1015 Colorado, Alma Rhodochrosite and Tetrahedrite, Quartz from Sweet Home Mine, Colorado The Sweet Home Mine in Alma, Colorado is the source of world’s finest crystals of rhodochrosite (manganese carbonate). Originally opened in the 1870’s as a silver prospect, the underground mine was worked only sporadically and finally abandoned as a silver venture in 1966, after producing a total of $215,000 in then-current silver prices. The mine was reopened in 1991, by a mining partnership headed by Bryan K. Lees of Collector’s Edge Minerals, Inc. to mine solely for the collectible mineral species rhodochrosite. After a rough start, the mineral specimen mining venture turned out to be wildly successful with many superb rhodochrosite specimens being harvested and placed into the top Lot # 1013 Venezuela Wire Gold in Quartz from Venezuela A public and private mineral collections in the world. This specimen was fantastic specimen of wire gold in quartz recovered during the last found in 2004, the last year of operations, at the Sweet Home Mine. decade from near surface, gold-bearing quartz veins during the last The specimen features several large, cherry-red rhodocrosite crystals decade near the town of Santa Elena de Uairen. This specimen was and sections of incomplete rhodochrosite crystals on a matrix of recovered as part of a gold mining project undertaken in part by Bryan needle-like quartz crystals with several metallic sulfide minerals also K. Lees of Collector’s Edge Minerals, Inc. of Golden, Colorado. Wire present. A very colorful specimen. Dimensions (cm): 9.5 H x 12.7 W x gold is among the rarest form of gold crystallization and wire gold 3.8 D. Location: 04-09 Pocket, Watercourse Raise, Sweet Home Mine, specimens are highly prized by collectors. Santa Elena is located in Mount Bross, Alma District, Park Co., Colorado, USA Est. $3,500 ~ the middle of Venezuela’s famous “La Gran Sabana”, near the border $5,250 HWAC# 53066 with Brazil and Guyana, gold exploration and small scale mining is extremely active in this area today. Dimensions (cm): 2.7 H x 2.5 W x Lot # 1016 Colorado, Alma Rhodochrosite from Sweet Home Mine, 3 D. Location: Santa Elena de Uairen, Bolivar, Venezuela Est. $5,000 ~ $7,500 HWAC# 53104 Colorado A superb specimen of rhodochrosite and quartz from the Hedgehog Pocket in the Lot # 1014 California, San Benito Neptunite from Benitoite world-famous Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado. The Gem Mine, San Benito County, California An attractive, classic rhodochrosite crystals specimen of this are in form of simple unusual silicate rhombohedrons having a of potassium, pinkish-red color and the sodium, lithium, associated quartz crystals iron, manganese, are bright white and needle- and titanium. The like in form. The Hedgehog Benitoite Gem pocket (1996) is one of Mine (Dallas Gem the largest pockets ever Mine) has produced found at the Sweet Home. the world’s finest Sweet Home Rhodochrosite known crystals specimens are highly prized by mineral collectors worldwide. of neptunite. At Dimensions (cm): 7.1 H x 7.5 W x 4.4 D. Location: Sweet Home Mine, the “macro scale” Mount Bross, Alma District, Park Co., Colorado, USA Est. $2,750 ~ neptunite appears $4,125 HWAC# 53073 to be jet black in color, but, it Lot # 1017 Colorado, is actually a deep maroon reddish-brown. This color is apparent Teller County Microcline when macro crystals are viewed in strong light at sharp angles, in v. Amazonite and microcrystals, or when prepared in thin section. When found most Quartz v. Smoky from neptunite crystals from San Benito Co., California are embedded in a Smoky Hawk Mine, thick vein-filling of the mineral natrolite. Specimens from this locale Colorado This superb are prepared for collectors by dissolving some of the surrounding amazonite and smoky Natrolite in acid to expose the Neptunite crystals. This specimen quartz specimen is from shows the rare, blackish, highly lustrous, prismatic neptunite crystals the Smoky Hawk Mine, on a nicely contrasting white colored natrolite covered matrix ... a very Teller County, Colorado. aesthetic mineral specimen. Dimensions (cm): 2.8 H x 4.7 W x 5 D. Location: Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California, USA Est. Amazonite is a variety $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# 53032 of microcline feldspar colored blue to green by small amounts of interstructural lead, and possibly affected by natural radiation over a 12 October 19 - 23, 2017

Day 1 ~ Minerals long geological period. The Lake George/Florissant area has produced Lot # 1021 Nevada, Como Gold some of the finest smoky quartz and amazonite specimens in the and Silver Specimen from Como, world. This bright blue-green amazonite crystal cluster exhibits some Nevada Boyle Tunnel Mine. subtle white stripes and caps caused by a late stage overgrowth of Contains hydrothermal gold and colorless microcline or albite feldspar. The specimen also includes one silver ore (silver sulfides). 8.86 troy well-formed dark brown crystal of smoky quartz. As is common with ounces. 5.5 x 7.5 x 5.0 cm. Como Colorado amazonite crystal clusters, the specimen is repaired (2x) was first mined in the 1860’s. It saw and restored (2x). Dimensions (cm): 3.5 H x 6.2 W x 5.5 D. Location: a rebirth after 1900 when young Florissant, Teller County, Colorado, USA Est. $1,750 ~ $2,625 HWAC# mining engineer Ed Boyle found a 53013 faulted extension of the ore zone. Boyle went on to become governor of Nevada. The tunnel was named Lot # 1018 Michigan, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper from Keweenaw in his honor. This is another nice specimen with high grade visible Peninsula, Michigan An exceptionally well-crystallized copper gold in the cut. Some areas are very strong. Choice. Est. $260 ~ $500 specimen from the historically important copper mining province of HWAC# 46677 the Keweenaw Peninsula, Lot # 1022 Nevada, Como Boyle Michigan. Tunnel Mine Specimen 1/4 x 1 While copper 1/2 x 2” Cut slab of gray quartz mining in vein matter with quartz fragments Michigan bordered by a thin dark gray rim originated of later quartz with disseminated thousands of electrum. The specimen is from years earlier the Rapidan Vein, Boyle Tunnel with Native Mine. The Como district is 10 to Americans, 15 miles southeast of Dayton, Lyon County, Nevada.. Est. $50 ~ $100 modern HWAC# 53316 copper mining in Michigan Lot # 1023 Nevada, Como Second became an Boyle Tunnel Mine Specimen important 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 2” Cut slab of gray industry in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The first mineral boom quartz vein matter with quartz in the United States occurred in 1843 when people from all over the fragments bordered by a thin continent began to chase the copper, silver and iron of Michigan’s dark gray rim of later quartz upper peninsula. These mines were in commercial operation for more with sulfides and disseminated than a hundred years. Michigan has produced over 14 billion pounds electrum. The specimen is from of copper since mining began in 1844. This fantastic specimen of the Rapidan Vein, Boyle Tunnel Mine. The Como district is 10 to 15 naturally crystallized copper features “fans” of branching, dendritic miles southeast of Dayton, Lyon County, Nevada.. Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 53317 copper crystals and spinel-law twinned copper crystals. Dimensions (cm): 8 H x 12.5 W x 11.5 D. Location: Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA Est. $4,500 ~ $6,750 HWAC# 53027 Lot # 1024 Nevada, Elko County Barite from Meikle Mine, Elko Co., Nevada Lot # 1019 Nevada, Austin Oregon Ledge Silver and The Meikle Mine is a huge Gold Specimen The Oregon underground gold mine in Elko County, Nevada. During Ledge was the ledge that the late 1990’s, the Meikle made Austin famous. These two specimens come from mine produced some of the the area of the Oregon finest barite specimens ever Mine. Contains silver, gold, found in the United States from huge, open, crystal- and heated beads from lined chambers within the mine. This superb specimen is a matrix free the remains of a third companion piece that was cluster of thick, transparent, lustrous, light golden-yellow color barite melted down. 5.54 troy ounces. Largest piece is 3.5 x 7.0 x 6.0 cm. Est. crystals. Dimensions (cm): 5.5 H x 9.5 W x 7.3 D. Location: Meikle $150 ~ $300 HWAC# 46673 Mine, Bootstrap District, Elko Co., Nevada, USA Est. $1,000 ~ $1,500 HWAC# 53059 Lot # 1020 Nevada, Austin Oregon Ledge, Austin Silver Lot # 1025 Nevada, Goldfield High Grade Goldfield Ore Specimen This specimen Gold with Famatinite from from the area of the Oregon Goldfield. 1 x 1 x 1.6” with Mine contains silver sulfides, much visible gold on both polybasite, stephanite, ends. A choice Goldfield pyrargyrite, and tetrahedrite. specimen, probably an older 19.71 ounces. 5.3 x 10.1 x 6.0 specimen, but of an unknown cm. On December 19, 1862 the Oregon Ledge was discovered. It was collection. Est. $200 ~ $500 the first mining area of importance in the Austin area. The ledge was HWAC# 51076 found near Upper Austin or Clifton. Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 45162 Bid online at www.HolabirdAmericana.com or call 775-851-1859 13

Day 1 ~ Minerals Lot # 1026 Nevada, Island Mountain Lot # 1032 Nevada, Midas Elko Prince Mine Specimen, Midas, District, Elko County, Nevada Diamond Jim Nevada Sawed specimen 3/4 x Mine Specimen Specimen cut by saw 1 1/2 1 x 3” that displays twin banded x 1 1/2 x 2”. Consists of coarsely crystalline quartz vein mineralized with light-gray quartz vein with clots of black finely disseminated native gold silver sulfide minerals , the other 1 x 2 x 2”. and electrum. The Elko Prince Specimens consists of light gray, waxy quartz mine is in the northeast part of the vein with thin dark gray stringers of silver sulfide. Some tiny silver Midas District. In 1915 the Elko sulfide crystals. The Island Mountain district was discovered in 1869 Prince Mining Company began and is about 60 miles north of Elko, Nevada. The Diamond Jim mine operation of its fifty-ton cyanide consists of silver and lead-bearing quartz veins cutting the contact mill and was a high producer for between a phyllite and Prospect Mountain Quartzite. The mine was five years. In April, 1922 a fire destroyed the mill and in 1924 The worked on a small scale from 1980 to 1981. Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# Gold Circle Consolidated Mining Company revitalized the district. The 53306 mines were closed in 1942 by the war. In 1994, geologist Ken Snyder, consulting for the Franco-Nevada and Euro-Nevada Joint venture Lot # 1027 Nevada, Island Mountain discovered by drilling the Colorado Grande vein. The Ken Snyder District, Elko County, Nevada St. Elmo Mine started up in 1998 and has produced to-date. In 2002 Newmont Mine Specimens Two pieces from acquired and operated the mine and subsequently Klondex, the specimen cut by saw, one is 1 x 1 x 2”, current operator acquired the mine. Est. $200 ~ $300 HWAC# 53172 the other 1 x 2 x 2”. Specimens consists of light gray, waxy quartz vein with thin dark gray stringers of silver Lot # 1033 Nevada, Midas Second Elko Prince Mine, Midas, Nevada sulfide. Some tiny silver sulfide crystals. The Island Mountain district Beautiful sawed specimen of crustification banded quartz vein, 2 x 3 x was discovered in 1869 and is about 60 miles north of Elko, Nevada. 7”. Trace visible small particles The St. Elmo mine consists of gold and silver-bearing quartz veins free gold and electrum. Multiple cutting the Prospect Mountain Quartzite. The mine was worked on a mineralized bands of alternating small scale from 1980 to 1981. Est. $50 ~ $100 HWAC# 53305 light gray to dark gray quartz. One dar gray band of silver Lot # 1028 Nevada, Kingston Victorine Mine, Kingston, Gold mineralization (nahmonite?). Specimen Lot of 2. 1) 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/2”. 2.44 ounces. 2) 3/4 x 3 1/2 Elko Prince is well known mine x 3/4”. 1.44 ounces. Contains silver, gold, and massive sulfides. The and Holabird has auctioned gold Victorine Mine is located in Kingston Canyon. Kingston offered a level ingots from this mine. Est. $200 area for building mills and houses so ~ $300 HWAC# 53164 a town site was platted in 1864. It had major periods of production in the Lot # 1034 Nevada, Midas Third Elko Prince Mine Specimen, 1860’s, 1880’s, and 1900’s. There are Midas, Nevada Sawed specimen of extensive remains at Kingston with crustification banded quartz vein, the mill ruins alone making this a 1 x 2 x 2 1/2”. Trace visible small worthwhile trip. Kingston is about 25 particles electrum and naumannite miles southeast of Austin (by road). (?) in dark gray bands of quartz. Est. $300 ~ $600 HWAC# 45681 Elko Prince is well known mine and Holabird has auctioned gold ingots Lot # 1029 Nevada, Midas Banner Mine Specimens, Midas, Nevada from this mine. Est. $150 ~ $250 Three gold in quartz specimens from the HWAC# 53156 Banner Mine, Midas, Nevada. Banded and brecciated vein quartz with vugs. Two specimens about 2 x 2 x 3”, the third is 3 Lot # 1035 x 2” cut to reveal minor native gold and Nevada, Midas electrum. Est. $100 ~ $175 HWAC# 53161 Fourth Elko Prince Mine Lot # 1030 Nevada, Midas Belvoir Mine Specimen, Midas, Nevada Specimen, Midas, Specimen 2 x 1 x 1” Quartz breccia vein with trace Nevada Sawed of native gold and naumannite. Belvoir Mines is specimen 3/4 x 1 in the north part of the Midas District. Est. $80 ~ x 3 1/2” Banded $120 HWAC# 53170 quartz vein mineralized with moderate finely disseminated native gold and electrum. Light gray quartz band contains inclusions of darker Lot # 1031 Nevada, Midas Colorado Grande gray vein quartz from adjacent band. The Elko Prince mine is in the Mine Specimens from northeast part of the Midas District. In 1915 the Elko Prince Mining Midas Three gold in Company began operation of its fifty-ton cyanide mill and was a high quartz specimens from Midas. Banded and producer for five years. In April, 1922 a fire destroyed the mill and in brecciated quartz with vugs and boxwork. 1924 The Gold Circle Consolidated Mining Company revitalized the no visible gold apparent. Two specimens district. The mines were closed in 1942 by the war. In 1994, geologist about 2 x 2 x 3”, the third is smaller. Ken Snyder, consulting for the Franco-Nevada and Euro-Nevada Joint Specimens from the Colorado Grande vein, venture discovered by drilling the Colorado Grande vein. The Ken Snyder Mine.The Snyder mine is a modern underground gold mine in Snyder Mine started up in 1998 and has produced to-date. In 2002 Elko County currently operated by Klondex. Gold grades are reported Newmont acquired and operated the mine and subsequently Klondex, to exceed 10 oz per ton. Est. $80 ~ $150 HWAC# 53160 the current operator acquired the mine. Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 53173 14 October 19 - 23, 2017

Day 1 ~ Minerals Lot # 1036 Nevada, Midas Fifth Lot # 1041 Nevada, Midas Second Elko Prince Mine Specimen, Esmeralda Mine Specimen Sawed specimen Midas, Nevada 1 x 1 x 2” 1/4 x 2 x 2” of mottled quartz vein with traces Specimen of variegated quartz of disseminated native gold and electrum. The vein with visible gold, electrum, Esmeralda Mine is in the south part of the and naumannite (?). Elko Prince Midas district. Est. $50 ~ $75 HWAC# 53175 is well known mine and Holabird has auctioned gold ingots from this mine. Est. $200 ~ $400 HWAC# 53178 Lot # 1042 Nevada, Lot # 1037 Nevada, Midas Sixth Midas Gold Circle Elko Prince Mine Specimen, Mine Specimens Two Midas, Nevada Sawed specimen specimens, both 2 x 2 x of quartz vein 1 x 2 x 3” from 1”. One specimen consists Elko Prince Mine, Midas, Nevada. of light gray to med Vein of light gray quartz bands gray quartz banded and undulating pattern. Contains trace brecciated vein with traces of tiny gold particles and naumannite. The of native gold and disseminated other is dark colored with thin quartz veinlets containing tiny quartz electrum. The Elko Prince mine is in the northeast part of the Midas crystals. The Gold Circle Mine is in the northwest part of the Midas district. Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 53303 District. The boom that created Midas began in 1907 with the first mining in the District and the townsite was named Gold Circle because Lot # 1038 Nevada, Midas the mines encircled it. In 1908 the town was renamed Midas and that Seventh Elko Prince Mine is the name most commonly used for the district. Est. $100 ~ $150 Specimens, Midas, Nevada Two HWAC# 53171 matching pieces from saw cut of specimen of quartz vein, each 1/2 Lot # 1043 Nevada, Midas Gold x 1 x 2” from Elko Prince Mine, Crown Mine Specimen Specimen Midas, Nevada. Vein consists 2 x 2 x 3 1/2” Sawcut displays of dark gray, very fine grained medium gray quartz veining quartz that contains disseminated supporting light-gray breccia electrum and scattered inclusions fragments. Dark gray veining of small light gray quartz fragments. The Elko Prince mine is in the would contain the gold-silver northeast part of the Midas district. Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 53304 mineralization. No apparent native gold, but the gray veining probably contains the gold-silver Lot # 1039 Nevada, Midas Elko mineralization. The Gold Crown Mine is in the central part of the Prince, June Bell and Miners Gold Midas district Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 53177 Mines Specimens Three banded vein outcrop specimens suitable for Lot # 1044 Nevada, Midas diamond sawing. The first is from Jackson Mine Specimens, the Elko Prince Mine, 1/2 x 3 1/2 Midas, Nevada Banded x 3 1/2” banded quartz vein with quartz vein with native gold alternating light gray and dark gray and electrum on sawed quartz, mineralized. No apparent face. Specimen 1/2 x 1 x visible gold with hand lens. The 3”. Jackson Mine is in the second is from the June Bell Mine, 2 x south part of the main Midas 3 x 3 1/2” dense banded quartz vein, Mines. Est. $80 ~ $120 HWAC# 53147 mineralized but no apparent visible gold with hand lens. The third is from the Miners Gold Mine, 1 x 1 x 1”, banded quartz vein with local traces of disseminated electrum and Lot # 1045 Nevada, Midas Jackson Mine Specimens, Midas, Nevada native gold. All three mines are in the north part of the Midas district. Est. $100 ~ $150 HWAC# 53157 Beautiful banded quartz vein with native gold and electrum. 3 x 2 x Lot # 1040 Nevada, Midas 1/2” sawed slice with both sides Esmeralda Mine Specimens attractive. Jackson Mine is in the Two specimens, one is 1 x 2 south part of the main Midas Mines. x 4” and the other is 1 x 1 x Est. $100 ~ $175 HWAC# 53166 1/4’ sawed. Larger specimen consists of late white quartz Lot # 1046 Nevada, Midas June Bell cementing breccia fragments Mine Native Gold Specimen, Midas, of early quartz and wall Nevada Specimen 1 x 3 x 3 1/2” rock. The smaller specimen Limonite stained quartz breccia vein consists of quartz vein breccia mineralized with finely disseminated with sparse native gold and native gold. June Bell Mine is in the electrum. The Esmeralda Mine northeast part of the Midas District. is in the south part of the Midas District. Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 53148 53169 Bid online at www.HolabirdAmericana.com or call 775-851-1859 15

Day 1 ~ Minerals Lot # 1047 Nevada, Midas June Bell Lot # 1053 Nevada, Midas Mine Gold Specimen, Midas, Nevada Miners Gold Mine Specimen, 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 3” Beautiful natural flower Midas, Nevada 3/8 x 2 1/2 x design in sawed piece of gold-silver 4 1/2” Sawed slab of complex mineralized quartz. Concentric rims vein banded with breccia bands. of differing stages of quartz flooding. Locally abundant electrum June Bell Mine is in the northeast part and naumannite in dark gray of the Midas District. Est. $100 ~ $200 .stringers. Very interesting HWAC# 53152 textures. Beautiful example of banded quartz and breccia veins. The Miners Gold Mine is in the north part of the Midas district. Est. $200 ~ $400 HWAC# 53151 Lot # 1048 Nevada, Midas Lot # 1054 Nevada, Midas Miners June Bell Mine Specimen Gold Mine Visible Gold Specimen, w/ Electrum, Midas, Nevada Midas, Nevada 5 x 2 x 2” specimen 1 x 1 x 2” Sawed specimen, consists of strongly mineralized gold- small but well mineralized silver bearing quartz vein. Contains quartz vein with disseminated traces of visible gold. Miners Gold electrum. June Bell Mine is in Mine in north part of the Midas the northeast part of the Midas mines. Est. $150 ~ $200 HWAC# District. Est. $100 ~ $200 53167 HWAC# 53153 Lot # 1055 Nevada, Midas Miners Gold Lot # 1049 Nevada, Midas June Bell Mine Interesting Quartz Specimen, Mine Specimen, Midas, Nevada 1 Midas, Nevada Interesting textures of x 2 x 2” Sawed specimen. Attractive vein quartz banding with small vugs of concentric quartz vein banding crystalline quartz. Specimen 2 x 2 x 1”. similar to a solid geode or thunder Miners Gold Mine is in the north part of egg. Locally some disseminated the Midas District. Est. $40 ~ $60 HWAC# electrum and naumannite. June Bell 53168 Mine is in the northeast part of the Midas District. Est. $100 ~ $200 Lot # 1056 Nevada, HWAC# 53154 Midas Miners Gold Mine Specimen, Midas, Lot # 1050 Nevada, Midas June Nevada Specimen 1/2 Bell Mine Gold Specimen, x 2 x 41/2” Beautiful Midas, Nevada Sawed specimen banded quartz vein with 1/4 x 1 x 2” Banded quartz interesting textures. vein mineralized with finely Native gold not apparent disseminated native gold and but specimen is electrum in darker, central band. mineralized, probably high grade in the darker gray quartz bands.The June Bell Mine is in the northeast miners Gold Mine is in the north part of the Midas district. Est. $200 part of the Midas District. Est. ~ $400 HWAC# 53179 $100 ~ $150 HWAC# 53174 Lot # 1057 Nevada, Midas Miners Lot # 1051 Nevada, Midas Link Gold Mine Specimen, Midas, Nevada Mine Specimen, Midas, Nevada 1/2 x 2 x 2 1/2” Specimen found near Banded quartz vein specimen, 1 1/2 portal of Miners Gold Mine. Weathered x 4 x 4”, one edge cut to display vein quartz vein breccia with strong limonite texture. Two episodes of quartz, / hematite oxidation. Obviously one that is medium gray, very finely mineralized, however no apparent crystalline and the other is light gray visible gold. The Miners Gold Mine is variegated texture. The Link mine is located in the north part of the Midas district. Est. $50 ~ $75 HWAC# in the central part of the Midas district. Est. $50 ~ $75 HWAC# 53159 53300 Lot # 1052 Nevada, Midas Little Jewel Mine Specimen, Midas, Lot # 1058 Nevada, Nevada Specimen 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 3 1/2”. Dark gray 3/4” dense quartz Midas Miners Gold vein cutting altered rhyolite Mine Specimen, Midas, wall rock. Two or more specks Nevada Specimen of of visible gold and traces of brecciated quartz vein, visible electrum. Dense quartz Miners Gold Mine, north is unusual and differs from the part of Midas District, typical banded quartz veins of Nevada. Specimen 2 x the Midas district. The Little 1 x 8” with gold and electrum in crushed brecciated vein. Interesting Jewel Mine is in the north part textures of multi stage brecciation. No apparent visible gold, probably of the Midas district. Est. $100 masked by limonite. Est. $100 ~ $175 HWAC# 53162 ~ $150 HWAC# 53158 16 October 19 - 23, 2017

Day 1 ~ Minerals Lot # 1059 Nevada, Midas Old Judge Mine Specimen, Midas, Nevada Lot # 1065 Nevada, Seven Troughs High Grade Seven Trough Gold Two specimens, both sawed, Specimen 1.75 x 1.75 x 1” gold one 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 1/2” and in quartz from Seven Troughs. the other 1/2 x 2 x 3”.The first Visible gold in corner of specimen, specimen consists of a light gray the weight indicates there may band and a medium gray band be more gold than is immediately of quartz strongly disseminated visible. Seven troughs was a major electrum. The second specimen 20th century gold camp in north is a vein breccia with the breccia central Nevada. While there has fragments rimmed by light gray been extensive exploration there quartz veinlets. The Old Judge Mine (also termed the Judge Mine), over the years, there has yet to see is located in the north part of the Midas district. Est. $100 ~ $200 a large scale economic deposit. We HWAC# 53150 have been lucky enough to offer several gold specimens from seven Troughs over the years. During its Lot # 1060 Nevada, Midas heyday c1908-12, the camp produced some spectacular gold in quartz Rex Mine Specimen, Midas, that was used in gold quartz jewelry. Est. $200 ~ $600 HWAC# 51077 Nevada Two specimens of strongly mineralized gold Lot # 1066 Nevada, The Outback Outback silver-bearing brecciated Nevada, Burned Petrified Wood, with quartz vein. One specimen Minor Native Gold 2.12 ounces. 0.5 x 2.0 x 3/4 x 2 x 4”, a 1 x 1” sawed 1.75”. Contains stibinite, boulangerite, and surface; the other is 1/2 by 1 x 2”, also sawed surface and exhibiting minor native gold. Interesting! Est. $80 ~ sparse vugs. Electrum visible in both specimens. The Rex Mine is in $100 HWAC# 45695 the east central part of the Midas District. Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 53165 Lot # 1067 Lot # 1061 Nevada, Midas Ripsaw Nevada, Tuscarora Argenta Mine Mine Specimen, Midas, Nevada Extremely High Grade Gold Sawed specimen 1/2 x 1 x 1” quartz Specimen, Tuscarora, Nevada vein breccia with disseminated Fabulous Flashy Gold and Dendritic native gold and electrum. Very Gold. 0.52 troy ounces. o.3 x 5.6 x 4.0 unusual vesicular texture of very cm. The Argenta was serviced by the small round vugs lined with white Lancaster Mill at the height of the quartz. The Ripsaw Mine is in Tuscarora rush c1880. Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 46668 the west central part of the Midas district. Est. $100 ~ $150 HWAC# 53176 Lot # 1068 Nevada, Tuscarora Interesting Argenta Mine Specimen, Tuscarora, Nevada Lot # 1062 Nevada, Midas St. This contains a breccia where it appears that the Paul Mine Electrum Specimen, quartz clasts are dissolving into matrix. 3.64 troy Midas, Nevada 1/2 x 2 x 3” Sawed ounces. 2.2 x 11.5 x 6.3 cm. Est. $100 ~ $200 specimen of strongly mineralized HWAC# 46676 quartz vein containing significant amounts of electrum and also Lot # 1069 Nevada, Tuscarora Argenta Mine naumannite. The St. Paul Mine is in Gold Specimen, Tuscarora, Nevada 1/2 x 1 x the south central part of the Midas 2 1/2” district. Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 53149 Sawed specimen of coarsely Lot # 1063 Nevada, Midas St. Paul crystalline quartz vein Mine Specimen, Midas, Nevada with visible native gold. Specimen 1 x 2 1/2 x 5” fragment of The Argenta Mine is in quartz vein, light gray to medium gray, the northeast part of the vitreous. Contains local disseminated Tuscarora district. The electrum visible with hand lens. St. Argenta Mine contained Paul mine is in the south part of the bonanza-type silver-gold Midas district. Est. $100 ~ $150 HWAC# 53301 mineralization in quartz veins cutting andesite. Est. $200 ~ $300 HWAC# 53307 Lot # 1064 Nevada, Midas St. Paul Mine Specimens, Midas, Lot # 1070 Nevada, Tuscarora, Nevada Two slabs of quartz Nevada Second Argenta Mine Gold vein, each 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 2 1/2” Specimen, Tuscarora, Nevada containing strong high-grade Sawed specimen 1 x 1 1/2 x 3” of mineralization consisting of coarsely crystalline quartz vein with disseminated electrum and silver visible native gold. The Argenta sulfide minerals. The St. Paul Mine is in the northeast part of the Mine is in the south part of the Tuscarora district and contained Midas district. Est. $100 ~ $200 bonanza-type silver-gold mineralization in quartz veins cutting HWAC# 53302 andesite. Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 53312 Bid online at www.HolabirdAmericana.com or call 775-851-1859 17

Day 1 ~ Minerals Lot # 1071 Nevada, Tuscarora Belle Lot # 1077 Nevada, Tuscarora, Nevada Dexter Isle Mine, Tuscarora, Nevada Silver Mine Specimen, Tuscarora, Nevada 1 1/2 x 2 Specimen .29 ounces. 1.o x 2.25 x x 3” Sawed specimen of 1/2 inch medium gray 2.25”. Contains silver sulfides and quartz vein with dark-gray pyrite-bearing selvage minor native silver supergene sulfides. at both sides. The Dexter mine is in the Tuscarora The Belle Isle was one of the major district 52 miles northeast of Elko, Nevada. The producers in Tuscarora from 1867 to Dexter mine consists of stockwork gold-silver 1915. Est. $80 ~ $150 HWAC# 45687 bearing quartz veins cutting andesite and tuff. Placer gold was discovered in 1867, silver production followed in 1871, declining in Lot # 1072 Nevada, 1881 but recovering later, including the Dexter mine which produced Tuscarora Belle Isle from 1897 to 1904. Fischer-Watt Gold Mining Company acquired, Mine, Tuscarora, Nevada explored and developed the Dexter Mine mine and began production Specimen 6.57 ounces. from an open pit mine in 1987. The announced reserves at that time 2.0 x 2.25 x 1.75”. Contains were 2.0 million tons of ore grading 0.039 ounces gold and 1.9 ounces primary silver sulfides and silver per ton. The mine remained active until 1989. Est. $50 ~ $100 iron sulfide. Est. $500 ~ HWAC# 53311 $1,000 HWAC# 45688 Lot # 1078 Nevada, Tuscarora, Nevada Dexter Mine Visible Gold Specimen, Tuscarora, Nevada 1 x 2 x 4” sawed specimen. Consists of medium gray silica flooded and replaced wall rock with light gray Lot # 1073 Nevada, Tuscarora North quartz vein stockworks. Visible Commonwealth Mine, Tuscarora, native gold in quartz veinlet. The Nevada Specimen 6.22 ounces. 2.0 x Dexter mine is in the Tuscarora district 52 miles northeast of Elko, 3.5 x 1.75”. Contains silver sulfides and Nevada. The Dexter mine consists of stockwork gold-silver bearing minor native silver supergene sulfides. quartz veins cutting andesite and tuff. Placer gold was discovered Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 45690 in 1867, silver production followed in 1871, declining in 1881 but recovering later, including the Dexter mine which produced from Lot # 1074 Nevada, Tuscarora, Nevada 1897 to 1904. Fischer-Watt Gold Mining Company acquired, explored Commonwealth Mine Specimen, Tuscarora, and developed the Dexter Mine mine and began production from an Nevada 2 x 2 x 4” mineralized rock sample. open pit mine in 1987. The announced reserves at that time were 2.0 Coarse silver-gold mineralized breccia with million tons of ore grading 0.039 ounces gold and 1.9 ounces silver per adularia, silica flooding and quartz stockwork ton. The mine remained active until 1989. Est. $150 ~ $300 HWAC# in altered andesite. Locally abundant pyrite. 53314 The Commonwealth mine consists of bonanza- type veins cutting altered andesite porphyry. Lot # 1079 Nevada, Tuscarora, Nevada Est. $50 ~ $100 HWAC# 53315 Dexter Mine Specimen, Tuscarora, Nevada 1 x 1 x 2” sawed specimen of Lot # 1075 Nevada, Tuscarora, quartz veinlet. Variegated medium gray Nevada Dexter Mine Gold Specimen, vein quartz with dark-gray silver-gold Tuscarora, Nevada 1/2 x 1/2 x 1” mineralization. The Dexter mine is in the Sawed specimen of high grade gold- Tuscarora district 52 miles northeast of bearing quartz veinlet. Nice specimen Elko, Nevada. The Dexter mine consists with visible native gold. The Dexter of stockwork gold-silver bearing quartz veins cutting andesite and mine is in the Tuscarora district 52 tuff. Placer gold was discovered in 1867, silver production followed miles northeast of Elko, Nevada. The in 1871, declining in 1881 but recovering later, including the Dexter Dexter mine consists of stockwork gold-silver bearing quartz veins mine which produced from 1897 to 1904. Fischer-Watt Gold Mining cutting andesite and tuff. Placer gold was discovered in 1867, silver Company acquired, explored and developed the Dexter Mine mine production followed in 1871, declining in 1881 but recovering later, and began production from an open pit mine in 1987. The announced including the Dexter mine which produced from 1897 to 1904. reserves at that time were 2.0 million tons of ore grading 0.039 ounces Fischer-Watt Gold Mining Company acquired, explored and developed gold and 1.9 ounces silver per ton. The mine remained active until the Dexter Mine mine and began production from an open pit mine in 1989. Est. $75 ~ $100 HWAC# 53313 1987. The announced reserves at that time were 2.0 million tons of ore grading 0.039 ounces gold and 1.9 ounces silver per ton. The mine Lot # 1080 Nevada, Tuscarora, remained active until 1989. Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 53308 Nevada Grand Prize Mine Specimen, Tuscarora, Nevada 1/8 x 1 1/2 x Lot # 1076 Nevada, Tuscarora, Nevada 3” Sawed slice of quartz - adularia Dexter Mine Visible Gold Specimen, brecciated vein with stockwork Tuscarora, Nevada 1/2 x 1/2 x 1” veinlets. Abundant disseminated Specimen of high grade gold-bearing pyrite. Trace native gold (?) The Grand quartz veinlet. Nice specimen with visible Prize Mine consists of quartz veins and stockworks in propylitically native gold. The Dexter mine consists altered andesite. Bonanza silver ore was discovered at the Grand Prize of stockwork gold-silver bearing quartz mine in 1876 and led to a silver rush to Tuscarora in 1877. Production veins cutting andesite and tuff. from the principle mines in the district exceeded $1 million in only 2 Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 53309 years. Est. $50 ~ $100 HWAC# 53310 18 October 19 - 23, 2017

Day 1 ~ Minerals Lot # 1081 Nevada, Tuscarora, Nevada Lot # 1085 Tennessee, Navaho Mine Specimen, Tuscarora, Nevada Carthage Calcite from Specimen with strong silver sulfide -bearing Elmwood Mine, Tennessee veinlet of medium crystalline adularia. Silver A superb calcite crystal on mineralization consists of abundant dark gray dolostone matrix from the 2mm crystals of pyrargyrite (?). The Navaho Elmwood Mine, near Carthage, mine is in the central part of the old Tuscarora Tennessee. This large, twinned District. Est. $150 ~ $200 HWAC# 53163 and doubly terminated calcite crystal has a bright Lot # 1082 Nevada, amber-honey yellow color, Virginia City Flowery has excellent transparency to Mine Gold Specimen, translucency, and is in good Virginia City, Nevada condition. Many collectors are of the opinion that the Elmwood Mine Gold in hand specimen and other mines surrounding Carthage, Tennessee are contenders for (1 x 1 x 1”) from the the title of producing the world’s finest calcite specimens. Dimensions Comstock, collected (cm): 9 H x 12 W x 7 D. Location: Elmwood mine, Carthage, Smith Co., by a major Nevada Tennessee, USA Est. $1,500 ~ $2,250 HWAC# 53049 gold geologist. One specimen from the Flowery Mine, part of the Comstock, along the Lot # 1086 Tennessee, Carthage Flowery Lode about two miles east of the Comstock lode. Contains Fluorite and Sphalerite from high grade free gold. The Flowery was originally staked by George Elmwood Mine, Tennessee This Hearst in 1859. It supported a small open pit mine in the 1990’s. Est. is a classic mineral specimen from $300 ~ $500 HWAC# 43710 the Elmwood mine near Carthage, Tennessee. The specimen features Lot # 1083 South Dakota, Meade light purple, cubic crystals of fluorite County Barite and Calcite from and lustrous reddish brown crystal Elk Creek, South Dakota The clusters of sphalerite (zinc ore). The Elk Creek, Meade County, South several zinc mines around Carthage, Dakota locality is well known for Tennessee have been famous for producing fabulous specimens many decades for producing superb, of golden barite crystals on an collector-quality examples of fluorite attractively contrasting matrix and sphalerite. The mines have of bright yellow calcite crystals. operated in this area for nearly 50 years, however, over the past Specimens of golden barite from decade the mines have been open and closed several times due to low South Dakota are much sought zinc prices. Dimensions (cm): 9.5 H x 7.5 W x 10 D. Location: Elmwood after by collectors and are represented in most major museums as well mine, Carthage, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA Est. $1,250 ~ $1,875 as many private collections. This specimen features a single, lustrous, HWAC# 53007 transparent, golden-amber colored barite crystal on 1 cm tall yellow calcite crystals. This classic specimen is in excellent condition. Lot # 1087 Earth’s Treasure Vintage Dimensions (cm): 7.5 H x 5 W x 5 D. Location: Elk Creek, Meade Mineral Kit A collection of 24 minerals in a County, South Dakota, USA Est. $500 ~ $750 HWAC# 53075 white cardboard box measuring 5” x 7”. Many of the minerals are 1” cubes. Pink feldspar, Lot # 1084 Tennessee, Carthage muscovite, fluorite, galena and more. The box Calcite from Elmwood Mine, exterior has a sticker “24 Earths’ Treasures” Tennessee First opened in and written in ink Mineral Samples. Manufacturer is unknown, the 1970s, the Elmwood Mine possibly c. 1960’s Est. $50 ~ $80 HWAC# 50235 (the Elmwood-Gordonsville- Cumberland mining complex) Lot # 1088 Afghanistan Spodumene has produced some of the from Afghanistan A fine example of the world’s finest calcite crystals, yellow “triphane” variety of the mineral many of which are twinned. spodumene. The varietal term “triphane” Over the years, miners referred is derived from the Greek “triphanes”, to the clear gemmy calcites meaning “appearing threefold”, pointing to observed on this specimen as the mineral’s characteristically threefold “jewels”. This specimen is natural cleavages. The term “triphane” from a pocket discovered in was used in the 19th and 20th century, 2014. The specimen features one especially in French mineralogical literature primary calcite crystal exhibiting as a synonym for the proper name for the the popular, strong amber-yellow mineral species ... spodumene. Later, in the 20th century the term color and several other calcite “triphane” has been used, especially in USA, as a colorless or yellowish crystals featuring a lighter colored variety of spodumene. This yellow, transparent, lustrous yellow color. The calcite crystals spodumene specimen was a recent discovery from the gem-bearing on this specimen are in good condition and have glassy luster. This pegmatites located in the Mawi valley, a small western branch of the is a superior quality calcite specimen from a classic American locale. Kolum valley. Dimensions (cm): 7.5 H x 6 W x 3.5 D. 199.2 grams. Dimensions (cm): 5.5 H x 11 W x 6.5 D. Location: Elmwood mine, Location: Mawi pegmatite, Nilaw-Kolum pegmatite field, Du Ab Carthage, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA Est. $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Est. $1,500 ~ $2,250 HWAC# 53009 53124 Bid online at www.HolabirdAmericana.com or call 775-851-1859 19

Day 1 ~ Minerals Lot # 1089 Afghanistan Spodumene v. Kunzite from Afghanistan Lot # 1091 Brazil Elbaite (Tourmaline) from Brazil This fine This is a WOW elbaite (tourmaline) specimen from the famous specimen. Kunzite is Barra de Salinas District (mouth of Salinas the pink to lilac colored river) in the Coronel Murta district of Minas gem variety of the Gerais, Brazil exhibits some dramatic and mineral Spodumene. attractive color-zonation. The bottom of this Spodumene is a common prismatic tourmaline crystal features a light mineral in gem-bearing pink to yellowish green color and as we move pegmatites, but, only in toward the steep termination of the crystal several localities does we see a steady gradation from light green to it occur in transparent dark green. The luster is good on this specimen gem form. Kunzite’s and this tourmaline is translucent. Brazilian lovely pink color has tourmaline has been famous among collectors made the material and gemologists since the 16th century. Among increasingly popular in the oldest and greatest of all Brazilian localities the gemstone market. is the district of Barra de Salinas, encompassing This large single crystal a gem-bearing pegmatite swarm that continues from the mountains to yield superb specimens today. This specimen of northeastern was formerly in the private collection of a Afghanistan features prominent Boston area mineral collector a strong pink color, and dealer, Ernie Schlichter (1929-2007). glassy luster, excellent Dimensions (cm): 8.5 H x 1.7 W x 1.6 D. Location: Barra de Salinas transparency, and an District, Coronel Murta, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil Est. outstanding natural $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# 53010 solution-etched crystal form. Dimensions (cm): Lot # 1092 Brazil Quartz v. Amethyst from Brazil A very attractive 11.3 H x 5 W x 5 D. “flower-like” quartz 551.9 grams. Location: variety amethyst specimen Nuristan Province, from a locality in Brazil’s Afghanistan Est. $6,000 southernmost state known ~ $9,000 HWAC# 53132 as Frederico Westphalen. Brazil’s Alto Uruguai region Lot # 1090 Brazil Beryl v. Aquamarine from Brazil Aquamarine is also world-famous for is the greenish-blue producing the wonderful, colored variety of the large “cathedral” geodes mineral Beryl. The lined with amethyst color of aquamarine crystals. The specimen is attributed to the is in excellent condition presence of ferrous and has superb aesthetics. iron within the atomic Dimensions (cm): 7.5 H x structure of this 7.5 W x 2.5 D. Location: Irai, Alto Uruguai region, Rio Grande do Sul, beryllium aluminium Brazil Est. $250 ~ $375 HWAC# 53125 cyclosilicate. This gem Lot # 1093 China Arsenopyrite from Yaogangxian Mine, China quality, vibrant color, highly lustrous single An unusually crystal of Aquamarine aesthetic specimen was found in Minas of the iron arsenic Gerais state, Brazil. sulfide mineral, Minas Gerais is Arsenopyrite is an world renowned for iron arsenic sulfide. its huge reserves of This cluster of gold, gem pegmatite well-crystallized, minerals (tourmaline, highly lustrous, beryl, kunzite, etc.), silver grey metallic and iron ore. This arsenopyrite specimen has a flake crystals is of beryl missing associated with from the prism face water-clear quartz opposite from the crystals. The primary display specimen was face. An exceptional found in one of China’s most prolific mineral specimen producing gem-quality crystal. localities, the underground tungsten deposit in Hunan Province known Dimensions (cm): 6 as Yaogangxian Mine. Dimensions (cm): 5 H x 8.8 W x 8 D. Location: H x 3 W x 2.5 D. 84.9 Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, grams. Location: Teofilo Otoni, Mucuri Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil Est. China Est. $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# 53034 $6,000 ~ $9,000 HWAC# 53004 20 October 19 - 23, 2017

Day 1 ~ Minerals Lot # 1094 China Azurite and Malachite from Liufengshan Mine, well-formed, lustrous, black cassiterite crystals; one small, bright China A large, colorful specimen of azurite (blue) and malachite orange, pseudo-octahedral crystal of scheelite; on a matrix of silvery (green) crystals from muscovite mica. This is a very attractive specimen from a mining the underground area now closed by the Chinese government due to its proximity to a workings at the now Panda preserve. Dimensions (cm): 6.9 H x 10.5 W x 2.5 D. Location: Mt. exhausted Liufengshan Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China Mine in Anhui Est. $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# 53064 Province, China. The color of the azurite Lot # 1098 China Calcite and is a pleasing medium Fluorite from Xianghualing Mine, blue which is highly China An attractive specimen prized by collectors featuring a “matrix” of light green and the attractive color fluorite crystals upon which contrast with the light has grown a lustrous, flattened, green malachite makes translucent, colorless, hexagonal this a very desirable crystal of calcite. This superb specimen. This is an unusually large and undamaged specimen from specimen was one of many harvested this locality, the small isolated crystal pockets at the Liufengshan from a crystal pocket “purchased deposit seldom yielded specimens of this size. Dimensions (cm): 9.5 H in place” by the Collector’s Edge Minerals of Golden, Colorado and x 14.8 W x 4.5 D. Location: Liufengshan Mine, Guichi District, Chizhou Prefecture, Anhui Province, China Est. collected by a Chinese mining crew under the direction of Collector’s $1,750 ~ $2,625 HWAC# 53042 Edge Mine Manager, Graham Sutton and Lead Miner, George Quist. Dimensions (cm): 5 H x 8.3 W x 6.5 D. Location: Xianghualing Mine, Lot # 1095 China Azurite and Linwu Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China Est. $600 ~ Malachite from Liufengshan Mine, $900 HWAC# 53068 China The copper carbonate minerals Lot # 1099 China Calcite from China Two large, sharp, lustrous, Azurite and Malachite are two of bi-colored (white the world’s most popular collectible and brick-red) mineral species. This azurite/ calcite crystals malachite specimen is from a small, are perched on now closed, underground locality in eastern China. The mine yielded a matrix rock attractive azurite specimens from small pockets (typically less than covered by 12” across) which occurred randomly in an iron gossan formation. smaller, off-white, The Liufengshan mine was a prolific specimen producer in the late scalenohedral 1990’s to about 2010. Dimensions (cm): 3 H x 8 W x 5 D. Location: crystals of calcite. Liufengshan Mine, Guichi District, Chizhou Prefecture, Anhui Province, China Est. $150 ~ $225 HWAC# 53134 The specimen is in excellent Lot # 1096 China Azurite condition. Very attractive display from Liufengshan Mine, China quality specimen An electric-blue specimen of from the famous crystallized azurite from a now- Tonglushan open closed underground copper pit copper-Iron mine. Dimensions (cm): 9 H x 11.5 W x 8 D. Location: mine in Anhui Province, China. Tonglushan Mine, Daye Co., Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, The color and condition of this China Est. $2,150 ~ $3,225 HWAC# 53035 specimen is exceptional ... seldom does crystallized azurite have Lot # 1100 China Fluorite and Calcite from China A brand new such an attractive bright blue occurrence for fluorite color. Dimensions (cm): 8 H x 8 in Fujian Province, W x 3.5 D. Location: Liufengshan China. This attractive Mine, Guichi District, Chizhou specimen features Prefecture, Anhui Province, China Est. $1,500 ~ $2,250 HWAC# 53038 a complex cluster of greenish fluorite Lot # 1097 China Beryl crystals having a late- v. Aquamarine and stage growth of purple Cassiterite from China fluorite as a near surface color-zone. In A fantastic combination association are tabular, specimen featuring the hexagonal crystals of three most important white calcite which collector species found have been partially at Mt. Xuebaoding. The overgrown with a surface coating of sugary-texture quartz. A very specimen features: pretty specimen. Dimensions (cm): 5.8 H x 8.8 W x 8 D. Location: several gemmy, lustrous, Longyan Prefecture, Fujian Province, China Est. $1,250 ~ $1,875 tabular, light blue HWAC# 53133 aquamarine variety beryl crystals; three Bid online at www.HolabirdAmericana.com or call 775-851-1859 21

Day 1 ~ Minerals Lot # 1101 China Cassiterite and Muscovite from China Mount popular mineral, and it naturally occurs in all colors of the spectrum. Xuebaoding literally Pure fluorite is colorless; the means “Snowy Treasure color variations are caused Peak” in Mandarin by various impurities. This Chinese. The mountain specimen features several (18,333 ft) is located lustrous, transparent, light- near the easternmost green, complex cubic crystals of edge of the Tibetan fluorite on a bright white matrix Plateau. Mineral of quartz crystals. A superior, specimens are found collector-quality mineral on Mt. Xuebaoding specimen from a deposit near in quartz vein-type the southeast coast of mainland, tungsten-tin-beryllium China. Dimensions (cm): 4.5 H (scheelite-cassiterite- x 8.5 W x 7 D. Location: Fujian Province, China Est. $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# 53008 beryl) deposits, hosted in intercalating schists and marble of the Lower Triassic Zagunao series. More than 40 mineralized veins are known on the southeast Lot # 1105 China Garnet slope of the Xuebaoding massif, near Huya village. Individual veins are v. Andradite from China several tens of meters long and typically 0.5-1.5 m wide. This superb An outstanding example of specimen features two large, lustrous, well-formed crystals of black the garnet family species, colored cassiterite on a silvery muscovite mica matrix. Cassiterite Andradite. Andradite is a (tin oxide) has been the chief tin ore throughout ancient history and calcium iron nesosilicate remains the most important source of tin today. Dimensions (cm): mineral which occurs in 8.5 H x 12 W x 6 D. Location: Mt. Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang skarns developed in contact Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China Est. $2,500 ~ $3,750 HWAC# metamorphosed impure 53070 limestones or calcic igneous rocks. It was first described Lot # 1102 China Fluorite and Dolomite from China An attractive, in 1868 for an occurrence collector-quality specimen in Drammen, Buskerud, from a currently active Norway. Andradite was named after the Brazilian statesman, deposit in mineral-rich Hunan naturalist, professor and poet Josa Bonifa¡cio de Andrade e Silva Province. This specimen is (1763 - 1838). This specimen features well-formed dodecahedral from a large crystal-lined crystals of andradite having a greenish bronze color and superior pocket encountered in 2016. luster. A fine specimen from one of China’s most prolific mineral The specimen features light specimen producing localities. Dimensions (cm): 8.7 H x 12 W x 3.5 D. green, cube-octahedral crystals Location: Huanggang Fe-Sn deposit, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia of fluorite that are associated Autonomous Region, China Est. $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# 53030 with bright pink, saddle- Lot # 1106 China Fluorite and shaped dolomite crystals and minor quartz. The Dongpo Quartz from Fujian Province, Ore Field is a silver-lead-zinc deposit having several active mines. China An attractive, new discovery Dimensions (cm): 10 H x 14 W x 5.5 D. Location: Dongpo Ore Field, from Fujian Province, The specimen Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China Est. $1,800 ~ $2,700 features bright purple, lustrous, HWAC# 53120 dodecahedral crystals of fluorite on a matrix rock covered with Lot # 1103 China Indigo-blue Fluorite and Quartz from China This bright white druzy quartz. A highly specimen features an extremely aesthetic, collector-quality specimen. rare indigo-blue color of the Dimensions (cm): 5.5 H x 12 W x 4.5 mineral fluorite. Additionally, the D. Location: Fujian Province, China Est. $650 ~ $975 HWAC# 53079 crystal habit is very unusual. The crystals are largely cubic, with Lot # 1107 China Hemimorphite from Yunnan Province, China The complex corner modifications name “Wenshan Mine” “bevels” which appear to be is most likely a generic slightly curved and the primary name, referring to one cubic crystal faces have deep or more deposits in the growth hillocks. The fluorite has area around Wenshan, crystallized upon a prismatic Yunnan Province. The milky quartz crystal. All in all “mine” produces zinc a very unique and attractive ore and yields mineral mineral specimen. Dimensions specimens of aragonite (cm): 10.5 H x 7 W x 5 D. and, less commonly, Location: No. 4 Mine, Huanggang hemimorphite Fe-Sn deposit, Hexigten Banner, specimens of blue, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia white, and greenish- Autonomous Region, China Est. $1,500 ~ $2,250 HWAC# 53005 blue colors. Wenshan is known for world- Lot # 1104 China Fluorite and Quartz from China Fluorite is a very class examples of 22 October 19 - 23, 2017

Day 1 ~ Minerals the botryoidal to crystalline surface crust habits of hemimorphite. Lot # 1111 China Garnet Hemimorphite most frequently occurs as the product of the oxidation v. Andradite from China of the upper parts of sphalerite bearing ore bodies, accompanied by A very well-formed cluster other secondary minerals which form the so-called iron cap or gossan. of greenish-bronze, Hemimorphite is an important ore of zinc and contains up to 54.2% dodecahedral andradite of the metal, together with silicon, oxygen and hydrogen. Dimensions (garnet) crystals. The (cm): 10 H x 11 W x 7.5 D. Location: Wenshan Autonomous Prefecture, specimen is in outstanding Yunnan Province, China Est. $2,000 ~ $3,000 HWAC# 53019 condition and possesses very strong luster. Andradite is a Lot # 1108 China Fluorite from member of the garnet family, Henan Province, China A recent find and although not as well- from Henan Province are attractive, known as other garnets such reniform masses of emerald-green as Almandine or Spessartine, fluorite. The fluorite masses have it is fairly abundant. Andradite is named in honor of Josa Bonifa¡cio small, but, well defined crystal faces, de Andrada e Silva (1763-1838), a Brazilian mineralogist, statesman, good luster and translucency. An professor, and poet, famous for his discovery of Andradite as well as interesting, “must have” specimen for several other important minerals such as Spodumene. Dimensions collectors specializing in the mineral (cm): 4.5 H x 12.5 W x 4.5 D. Location: Huanggang Fe-Sn deposit, fluorite. Dimensions (cm): 12 H x 7 W Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China Est. x 8 D. Location: Xinyang Prefecture, $1,500 ~ $2,250 HWAC# 53127 Henan Province, China Est. $1,500 ~ $2,250 HWAC# 53077 Lot # 1112 China Fluorite from Lot # 1109 China Calcite v. Manganoan and Quartz from China Huanggang Fe-Sn deposit, China This specimen features interesting and attractive, stacked crystals The Huanggang Iron-Tin Deposit of light pink manganoan in Inner Mongolia is perhaps the calcite on a matrix of most prolific mineral specimen well-crystallized quartz. producing locality in China today. The manganoan calcite The locality has been yielding is strongly fluorescent wide array of different mineral (reddish-orange) when species, as well as many colors exposed to both short and forms of the same species. This fluorite is a good example of that and long wave ultraviolet diversity. While fluorite is known to be a isometric mineral, typically light. This specimen was forming cubic or octahedral crystals, this fluorite specimen exhibits harvested in 2015 from the botryoidal or “grape-like” habit of crystallization. Additionally, the the prolific Huanggang color of this specimen is different than the majority of Huanggaang Mine in Inner Mongolia. fluorite specimens, featuring an attractive greenish-blue color. A must Dimensions (cm): 8 H x have piece for a fluorite collection. Dimensions (cm): 7.5 H x 13 W 11.5 W x 12.5 D. Location: x 2.8 D. Location: Huanggang Fe-Sn deposit, Ulanhad League, Inner Huanggang Fe-Sn deposit, Mongolia Autonomous Region, China Est. $500 ~ $750 HWAC# 53123 Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China Est. $1,750 ~ $2,625 HWAC# 53050 Lot # 1113 China Fluorite from Jiangxi Province, China An Lot # 1110 China Fluorite unusual specimen of fluorite (light from Huanggang Fe-Sn green), calcite and quartz from deposit, China Fluorite is Jiangxi Province, China. located the mineralogical form of in the southeast of the country. calcium fluoride. Fluorite Jiangxi, located in the southeast crystallizes in the isometric of the country, is rich in mineral system, this specimen resources, leading the provinces demonstrates quite well of China in deposits of copper, the “preferred” crystal tungsten, gold, silver, uranium, habit of the isometric thorium, tantalum, niobium, among others metals. Dimensions (cm): system ... the cubic crystal. 6 H x 13.5 W x 12 D. Location: Jiangxi Province, China Est. $1,500 ~ The specimen is a chain of $2,250 HWAC# 53011 intergrown cubic crystals of light green fluorite. The specimen is in excellent condition. It, also, demonstrates the concept of natural crystal growth via the striking “phantom” crystals which have been “trapped” within the larger ZOOM in green fluorite crystals. The grayish, cubic color-zoning apparent inside for close up detail. many of the larger crystals is an indication of a minor compositional High resolution images change in the natural hydrothermal solutions in which these crystals grew and have frozen for all-time a glimpse of what the crystal of ALL lots online! FHWAC.com looked like mid-way through its growth period ... really interesting mineralogical “time capsule”. Dimensions (cm): 7.5 H x 12.5 W x 7.5 D. Location: Huanggang Fe-Sn deposit, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China Est. $2,500 ~ $3,750 HWAC# 53029 Bid online at www.HolabirdAmericana.com or call 775-851-1859 23

Day 1 ~ Minerals Lot # 1114 China Fluorite from as the series of pockets yielding specimens of this quality were mined- Xianghualing Mine, China The out in a short 2 to 3 year period. This specimen features several well Xianghualing Mine is a skarn- formed, black ilvaite crystals having moderate luster in intimate type, Tin-Lead-Zinc deposit association with several quartz crystals. Dimensions (cm): 6 H x 5.2 located about 70 km southwest W x 2.5 D. Location: Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia Autonomous of Chenzhou, China. The mine is Region, China Est. $950 ~ $1,425 HWAC# 53020 most famous to mineral collectors Lot # 1118 China Fluorite for yielding fantastic specimens from Yaogangxian Mine, China of green fluorite. This specimen features water-clear, pastel-green, Well-formed, colorless to white, gemmy, cubic fluorite crystals prismatic quartz crystals form on a matrix rock covered with the “matrix rock” for numerous, nicely contrasting milky quartz crystals. A very attractive, high quality lustrous, transparent, light- mineral specimen which was formerly in the private mineral collection purple, cubic crystals of fluorite. of Martin Zinn III of Colorado. Dimensions (cm): 9 H x 10.5 W x 7.5 D. The specimen is in excellent Location: Xianghualing Mine, Linwu Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan condition and is super aesthetic. Province, China Est. $1,500 ~ $2,250 HWAC# 53022 The Yaogangxian Mine is a tungsten ore mine and a world- Lot # 1115 China Hemimorphite from famous mineral specimen producing locality. Mineral specimen Yunnan Province, China An exceptional production from the locality has declined dramatically in recent example of the bright blue, botryoidal (grape- years as the upper levels of the mine have been declared “off-limits” like) hemimorphite specimens that have to further exploration due to safely concerns. Dimensions (cm): 4 H recently been recovered at Wenshan. Large x 9.5 W x 9.5 D. Location: Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou undamaged specimens, such as this one, are Prefecture, Hunan Province, China Est. $1,750 ~ $2,625 HWAC# 53024 uncommon from the Wenshan locality as the hemimorphite occurs filling the top and Lot # 1119 China Fluorite bottom of very thin, horizontal openings in the from Yaogangxian Mine, China country rock. When viewed on edge the host Numerous intergrown, lustrous, rock looks like a “layer cake” with alternating, color-zoned (blue-purple), cubic thin (occasionally open) layers of rock and fluorite crystals reaching 1” across blue hemimorphite. Dimensions (cm): 10.2 H x 9.5 W x 3 D. Location: which are associated with colorless Wenshan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China Est. $500 quartz crystals on a beige rock ~ $750 HWAC# 53122 matrix. A superb specimen from the Yaogangxian tungsten-tin mine in Lot # 1116 China Fluorite from Hunan Province, China. Dimensions Xiefang Mine, China The Xiefang (cm): 6.2 H x 10.2 W x 4.5 D. Mine is a volcanic-hydrothermal Location: Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan fluorite deposit possessing a fluorite Province, China Est. $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# 53060 vein system of 10 kilometers Lot # 1120 China Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, China in length. The mine has yielded See photo online numerous fluorite specimens in a Yaogangxian is a huge, underground variety of colors and crystal habits, tungsten-tin deposit. The mine covers this specimen is among the most an area of about 4 x 2.5 km and attractive. It features a “matrix” of includes two large deposits of distinct light-green crystallized fluorite that type and mineralization style. For has been overgrown with a druze collector’s, fluorite is among the most of bright-white quartz crystals desirable mineral species which have followed by a 2nd generation of been recovered from the mine. This is cube-octahedral crystals of light a superb example of the fluorite from green fluorite, The result of this multi-stage crystallization process Yaogangxian. It features excellent is an aesthetically beautiful, sparkly fluorite specimen. Dimensions transparency, sharp cubic crystal (cm): 11 H x 15.3 W x 5 D. Location: Xiefang Mine, Ruijin Co., Ganzhou form, bright luster, and subtle almost pastel colors of blue and purple. Prefecture, Jiangxi Province, China Est. $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# 53021 The popularity of Yaogangxian fluorites has increased dramatically in the last few years as mineral specimen production from the upper Lot # 1117 China Ilvaite and levels of the mine (where most of the finest mineral specimens were Quartz from Huanggang Mine, recovered) has declined to almost non-existent. Dimensions (cm): 4.2 China A superb example of the H x 11 W x 8 D. Est. $1,500 ~ $2,250 HWAC# 53129 world-class ilvaite crystals which have been discovered at the now Lot # 1121 China Magnetite from famous Huanggang Mine in Inner China These crystals of Magnetite Mongolia. Ilvaite is a sorosilicate from the Huanggang Mine in of iron and calcium. It crystallizes Inner Mongolia, China are simply in the monoclinic system in black HUGE. Magnetite is an oxide of prismatic crystals and columnar iron and is a primary ore of iron. masses. The production of the Magnetite is ferrimagnetic; it is world’s finest crystals of ilvaite attracted to a magnet and can be from Huanggang was short lived, magnetized to become a permanent 24 October 19 - 23, 2017

Day 1 ~ Minerals magnet itself. It is the most magnetic of all the naturally-occurring Lot # 1125 China Plumbogummite minerals on Earth. The Magnetite crystals on this specimen are of ps. after Pyromorphite from dodecahedral form, are black in color and have a metallic luster. China Plumbogummite seems Greenish (amphibole included), solution etched quartz crystals are a very odd name for a mineral associated with the magnetite. Dimensions (cm): 5.5 H x 12 W x 7 D. species, however, the name Location: Huanggang Fe-Sn deposit, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia has real significance. Named in Autonomous Region, China Est. $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# 53051 1819 by Francois Pierre Nicolas Gillet de Laumont from the Latin Lot # 1122 China Manganoan Calcite and Quartz from China “plumbum” for lead, and “gummi” Manganoan Calcite is for gum, in allusion to its lead a variety of calcite rich content and appearance at times in manganese, which as drops or coatings of gum. Plumbogummite is a rare secondary gives the mineral a pink lead phosphate mineral. This plumbogummite occurrence is unlike color. This specimen any seen before, the plumbogummite has overgrown and in some features dozens of thin, cases completely replaced crystals of an earlier lead chlorophosphate “disk shaped” crystals mineral called pyromorphite. In mineralogy, this replacement of an of Manganoan Calcite original mineral species (pyromorphite) by a second mineral species stacked on top of each (plumbogummite) while preserving the crystal form and size of the other like a stack of poker original mineral is called pseudomorphism. Pseudomorphism is rare chips. Associated with the in the mineral kingdom and these plumbogummite pseudomorphs Manganoan Calcite are are some of the most colorful and aesthetic ever seen in nature. lustrous, colorless, clear, This specimen was recovered from near surface workings in 2014. long prismatic quartz Dimensions (cm): 4.2 H x 4.5 W x 3.4 D. Location: Yangshuo Mine, crystals. This recently Yangshuo Co., Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, mined specimen is from the prolific specimen producing locaiity of China Est. $950 ~ $1,425 HWAC# 53006 Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China. Interestingly, Manganoan Calcite is strongly fluorescent under exposure to short-wave Lot # 1126 China ultraviolet light. When fluorescing the calcite is a very bright, orange- Plumbogummite ps. red color. Dimensions (cm): 8.5 H x 9 W x 4.5 D. Location: Huanggang after Pyromorphite Fe-Sn deposit, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, from Yangshuo China Est. $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# 53012 Mine, China This is a spectacular Lot # 1123 China Manganoan pseudomorph of Calcite from China Huge, plumbogummite after rhombic crystals of light-pink, pyromorphite. The manganese-rich calcite crystals term pseudomorph from the prolific specimen means “false form” producing mines at Huanggang, and indicates that Inner Mongolia. The growth the underlying features resulting from late stage pyromorphite (greenish-yellow) have been overgrown and partially crystallization on the surfaces to completely replaced by the sky-blue colored plumbogummite, yet of large rhombic crystals is the initial crystal FORM of the pryomorphite has been preserved very complex and interesting. during the chemical transformation. This specimen ranks among the Dimensions (cm): 9.5 H x 14 W sharpest/most well preserved specimens of plumbogummite after x 8.5 D. Location: Huanggang Fe-Sn deposit, Ulanhad League, Inner pyromorphite to have been recovered from the deposit. Dimensions Mongolia Autonomous Region, China Est. $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# (cm): 5 H x 9.1 W x 5.5 D. Location: Yangshuo Mine, Yangshuo Co., 53130 Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China Est. $1,800 ~ $2,700 HWAC# 53055 Lot # 1124 China Native Silver from Hongda Mine, China An exceptional, Lot # 1127 China display quality, native silver specimen Quartz and Calcite featuring stout, wire silver on matrix from China The from the Hongda Mine. The wires of aesthetic beauty of this silver are bright and have striated quartz crystal cluster surfaces. The surface patina is a from the Huanggang beautiful silvery-brown. The Hongda mine in Inner Mongolia Mining Company is engaged in the is undeniable. Large, extraction of ore minerals at this mine well-formed, lustrous, including silver, manganese and silver slightly-yellowish quartz related species such as acanthite. The crystals have formed in ore minerals are processed mostly a spectacular divergent for domestic consumption. Approximately 10 years ago, wire silver spray. Minor association with pinkish manganoan calcite is seen at the specimens with associated acanthite crystals began to be recovered base of some of the quartz crystals. This specimen was a recent find from the Hongda mine and were released to the worldwide mineral from the huge Huanggang lead-tin deposit. Dimensions (cm): 9 H x market. Dimensions (cm): 4.5 H x 2.5 W x 2.5 D. 50.3 grams. Location: 14.5 W x 8.4 D. Location: Huanggang Fe-Sn deposit, Ulanhad League, Hongda Mine, Xiaoqinggou Ag-Mn deposit, Lingqiu Co., Datong Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China Est. $2,500 ~ $3,750 Prefecture, Shanxi Province, China Est. $950 ~ $1,425 HWAC# 53044 HWAC# 53057 Bid online at www.HolabirdAmericana.com or call 775-851-1859 25

Day 1 ~ Minerals Lot # 1128 China Quartz and and silver (6.65 tons). The locality gained worldwide fame with Calcite from Wuhuashan the discovery of large, spectacular crystal specimens of pinkish-red Mountain, China An attractive rhodochrosite from the early 2000’s to 2010. The mine was closed combo specimen Wuhuashan in 2011, the pumps were turned off and today the underground Mountain. The specimen mine workings are flooded. This beautiful specimen features features a plate of hematite well-crystallized, purple, cube-octahedral crystals of fluorite, very included (reddish-orange infrequently seen in the mine, with a bright pinkish-red flattened color) quartz points partially rhombohedral crystal of rhodochrosite. The specimen is in good covered with a pinkish beige condition and presents a wonderful contrast of colors. Dimensions dolomite crystals. Overall (cm): 4 H x 15 W x 9.5 D. Location: Wutong Mine, Liubao, Cangwu Co., this piece is colorful, well balanced, and would add a lovely touch Wuzhou Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China Est. of reddish-orange color to any cabinet of fine mineral specimens. $1,750 ~ $2,625 HWAC# 53025 Dimensions (cm): 3 H x 15.5 W x 8.5 D. Location: Wuhuashan Mountain, Jiangxi Province, China Est. $950 ~ $1,425 HWAC# 53101 Lot # 1132 China Rhodochrosite and Fluorite from Wutong Mine, China This specimen is a cluster of highly-flattened, rhombohedral Lot # 1129 China Quartz and Calcite crystals of bright from Wuhuashan Mountain, China reddish-pink These fantastic quartz crystal clusters rhodochrosite from were first discovered and brought to the the Wutong Mine. American mineral market within the last Opened in 1958 10 years. The terminations of the quartz as a silver mine, are included with a thin layer of reddish- the Wutong Mine orange hematite (iron oxide). Small gained worldwide chalcopyrite crystals and pinkish-beige attention in 2009 dolomite crystals are also featured on this and 2010 when colorful specimen from the Wuhuashan several spectacular Mountains of Jiangxi Province, China. pockets of gigantic Dimensions (cm): 9.5 H x 9 W x 6 D. rhodochrosite Location: Wuhuashan Mountain, Jiangxi Province, China Est. $950 ~ crystals were $1,425 HWAC# 53102 encountered. Rhodochrosite is one Lot # 1130 China of the world’s most Quartz v. Amethyst popular collectible and Calcite from mineral species and Tonglushan Mine, a good example of China The Tonglushan the Wutong mine Mine is a large, skarn- rhodochrosite is a must have additions to a comprehensive suite of type Iron and Copper rhodochrosite from worldwide localities. Dimensions (cm): 4.2 H x deposit, occurring in 13 W x 2.8 D. Location: Wutong Mine, Liubao, Cangwu Co., Wuzhou the northern end of Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China Est. $1,500 ~ the Majiao-Tonglushan $2,250 HWAC# 53056 anticline. From a mineralogical point Lot # 1133 China Rhodochrosite from Wutong Mine, China The of view, Daye County most important rhodocrosite is the home of a 3000 specimen discovery of the past year old bronze culture. The area has many active and inactive copper- decade came from the Wutong iron mines. On the edge of the big Tonglushan open pit copper mine Mine, Guangxi Zhuang A.R., is the Tonglushan Archaeological Mining Museum with 2000 meters China. A collaborative mining of ancient mine workings exposed inside the museum building. The effort between local mine Tonglushan Mine has, also, been a prolific mineral specimen producer owners and the Collector’s for some time. This attractive specimen of amethyst-colored quartz Edge Minerals, Inc. of Golden, features large, well-formed crystals of amethyst which have been Colorado yielded numerous partially overgrown with white calcite and dolomite crystals. A very spectacular specimens of handsome mineral specimen suitable for decorating any office or bright red rhodochrosite. home. Dimensions (cm): 9 H x 14 W x 13.5 D. Location: Tonglushan Top specimens from the Mine, Daye Co., Huangshi several major crystal pocket Prefecture, Hubei Province, discoveries made at the Wutong Mine now grace the top private China Est. $2,000 ~ $3,000 collections and public natural history museums around the world. HWAC# 53026 This specimen of pinkish-red rhodochrosite was found in 2009 shortly after the completion of a major extension of the decline at the Wutong Lot # 1131 China mine. This two crystal specimen features rhombohedral crystals with Rhodochrosite and Fluorite slightly rounded corners formed by stair-step faces. The Wutong from Wutong Mine, China mine was closed in 2011 and the mine workings are now flooded. The Wutong deposit was Dimensions (cm): 3.5 H x 6 W x 4.5 D. Location: Wutong Mine, Liubao, discovered in 1958 and was Cangwu Co., Wuzhou Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, a minor producer of lead China Est. $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# 53045 (4676 tons), zinc (3555 tons) 26 October 19 - 23, 2017

Day 1 ~ Minerals Lot # 1134 China Scheelite and Muscovite from China The Lot # 1137 China world’s finest scheelite crystals Spessartine and have been produced from Mt. Quartz v. Smoky Xuebaoding in Sichuan Province, from Wushan China. This is a superb example Spessartine Mine, of the highly desirable, bright China A fantastic yellow-orange scheelite crystals specimen featuring which occur at the locality. Spessartine (garnet) Scheelite is a calcium tungstate and Smoky Quartz mineral having a high luster crystals. Spessartine and frequently forming sharp is a nesosilicate, crystals. This specimen features manganese aluminium a bright yellow-orange scheelite garnet. Spessartine crystal on a matrix covered with forms a solid solution silvery-gray muscovite mica crystals. Dimensions (cm): 3.3 H x 7 W series with the garnet x 5.5 D. Location: Mt. Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, species Almandine. Spessartine, like the other garnet species, always Sichuan Province, China Est. $1,000 ~ $1,500 HWAC# 53128 occurs as a “blend” with other species. Crystals with high Spessartine content tend toward a light orange hue, while Almandine prevalence Lot # 1135 China Spessartine and induces red or brownish hues. Orange Spessartine garnets most Pyrite from Wushan Spessartine frequently occur in sodium-rich, granitic pegmatites. The deposit Mine, China An unusual specimen at Tongbei, Fujian Province, China is a essentially a large exposed from the Wushan Spessartine Mine. “dome” of granite. The Spessartine crystals line the interiors of small, Pyrite (iron sulfide) is not commonly discreet pockets within the granitic mass and occur as fracture fillings seen as an associated species on the within the granite. This specimen features a continuous “carpet” of spessartine specimens from this locale. bright orange, highly lustrous, trapezohedral Spessartine crystals in On this specimen, it is the dominant association with black Smoky Quartz crystals. Dimensions (cm): 5.5 H mineral species. The pyrite crystal x 12 W x 10 D. Location: Wushan Spessartine Mine, Tongbei, Yunxiao exhibits simple cubic form, brilliant Co., Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province, China Est. $2,500 ~ luster, brassy metallic color and is $3,750 HWAC# 53023 perched on the edge of granitic matrix rock covered with bright orange Lot # 1138 China Spessartine spessartine garnets, mica booklets, and small smoky quartz crystals. and Quartz v. Smoky from The aesthetics of the specimen are superb and the overall condition Wushan Spessartine Mine, of the piece is good. Note: the pyrite crystal has been professionally China A superb, collector- repaired onto the matrix rock in two places. Dimensions (cm): 9.6 H x quality specimen of bright 9.5 W x 5.5 D. Location: Wushan Spessartine Mine, Tongbei, Yunxiao orange spessartine garnet Co., Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province, China Est. $800 ~ $1,200 crystals associated with one HWAC# 53061 large and several smaller smoky quartz crystals. Dimensions Lot # 1136 China (cm): 11 H x 11 W x 5.7 D. Spessartine and Location: Wushan Spessartine Quartz v. Smoky Mine, Tongbei, Yunxiao Co., from China Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province, China Est. $1,500 ~ $2,250 This spectacular HWAC# 53065 specimen features bright orange Lot # 1139 China spessartine Sphalerite and Quartz garnets covering a from China This matrix of off-white specimen features more feldspar crystals. than ten gemmy, lustrous, Rising above the sharp, reddish-orange spessartine covered sphalerite crystals which matrix rock are have grown on a matrix approximately a dozen well-formed, medium gray-brown smoky covered with colorless quartz crystals. Interestingly, the orange spessartines have crystallized druzy quartz crystals and upon the prism faces of the smoky quartz crystals as well, delivering associated with white a color contrast-rich combination specimen. The spessartine-smoky calcite and metallic-gray quartz combo specimens from this locality have established a new crystals of galena. The worldwide standard for aesthetics in garnet specimens. The first condition of the specimen specimens of Chinese spessartine garnets associated with smoky is excellent and the overall aesthetics are superb. The Shuikoushan quartz and feldspar appeared on the market in 1998. Specimen Mine is a skarn-type copper-lead-zinc deposit, occurring in the contact collecting at this locality has been prohibited by government officials zone of the Shuikoushan granodiorite lopolith with Carboniferous and for several years now and the worldwide availability of these Permian carbonatites. Dimensions (cm): 3.4 H x 7 W x 7 D. Location: incredible Chinese spessartine/smoky quartz specimens has declined Shuikoushan Pb-Zn-Cu Deposit, Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, dramatically. Dimensions (cm): 4.7 H x 11 W x 9 D. Location: Wushan China Est. $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# 53054 Spessartine Mine, Tongbei, Yunxiao Co., Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province, China Est. $2,000 ~ $3,000 HWAC# 53018 Bid online at www.HolabirdAmericana.com or call 775-851-1859 27

Day 1 ~ Minerals Lot # 1140 Democratic extremely lustrous. It is also nice to see the tan-colored limestone Republic of Congo Malachite matrix rock characteristic of the Altyn-Tyube deposit showing through from Mashanba West Mine, the “carpet” of inter-grown dioptase crystals. Dimensions (cm): 6.8 H Democratic Republic of x 5 W x 5 D. Location: Altyn-Tyube deposit, Kirghiz Steppes, Karagandy Congo Malachite is a bright Province, Kazakhstan Est. $2,000 ~ $3,000 HWAC# 53031 green copper carbonate hydroxide mineral which occurs Lot # 1143 Malawi Aegirine from in many crystal habits and Malawi Aegirine is a member of the forms. This fantastic specimen clinopyroxene group of inosilicates features long (7 cm), slender, and is a sodium iron silicate. Aegirine stalactiform masses of medium occurs as dark green, monoclinic, green malachite. Malachite prismatic crystals. It has a glassy luster results from the weathering and perfect cleavage. Well-formed (oxidation) of copper ores. macro crystal specimens of Aegirine Open pit mining began at the Mashanba West Mine in 1978. This have always been quite rare. However, specimen was formerly in the private mineral collection of Uli and the alkaline Pegmatites of the Zomba- Anka Bahmann of Johannesburg, South Africa. Dimensions (cm): 7 H x Malosa complex of Malawi are famous 8 W x 5 D. Location: Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi District, Katanga for their unique geology and mineralogy. Copper Crescent, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo Est. $1,250 The pegmatites of Mount Malosa have ~ $1,875 HWAC# 53069 produced the world’s finest Aegirines, with large free standing crystals up to 25 cm tall. This impressive Lot # 1141 India specimen from Mt. Malosa features several sharp, prismatic, dark Apophyllite and Stilbite green crystals to more than 3 cm in length. Dimensions (cm): 6.7 H from India This attractive x 5.8 W x 4 D. Location: Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi Est. apophyllite specimen $650 ~ $975 HWAC# 53078 features well-formed, lustrous, transparent to Lot # 1144 Mexico Adamite translucent light green from Ojuela Mine, Mexico crystals that are blocky Adamite is a zinc arsenate in shape with steep hydroxide mineral which terminations. Apophyllite typically occurs in the is typically found as a oxidized or weathered zone secondary mineral in vesicles within basalt or other volcanic rocks. above zinc ore occurrences. Indian traprock quarries in the vast Deccan Plateau have produced Pure adamite is colorless, enormous quantities of apophyllite in all different shapes, sizes, and but, the vibrant yellow-green colors. Dimensions (cm): 12.5 H x 6 W x 7 D. Location: Pune District, adamite crystal clusters from Maharashtra, India Est. $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# 53076 the Ojuela Mine in Durango, Mexico are considered to be Lot # 1142 Kazakhstan a must-have “classic” for the Dioptase from species. The yellow color in adamite is due to trace amounts of iron. Kazakhstan Dioptase Adamite is strongly fluorescent (bright green)under exposure to both was first described from short and long-wave ultraviolet light. Adamite was named after the Altyn Tyube, the type French mineralogist Gilbert-Joseph Adam (1795-1881). This beautiful locality for dioptase, specimen has outstanding aesthetics, multiple radiating bundles of late in the 18th century. individual adamite crystals, strong luster, a bright yellow color, and Altyn Tyube translates is in excellent condition. Dimensions (cm): 5.5 H x 6.5 W x 2.5 D. as ‘Golden Hill’ in the Location: Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Mun. de Mapimi, Durango, Mexico Est. Kazakh language. Altyn $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# 53017 Tyube is a remarkable deposit in the Steppes, Lot # 1145 Mexico Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Mexico The far from everywhere. numerous, incredible azurite specimens produced since ore The deposit was worked production started at the Milpillas Mine in 2006, have lead many for copper in neolithic mineral experts times (malachite and to proclaim small amounts of Milpillas azurite cuprite). When dioptase specimens as the was “rediscovered” at world’s finest Altyn-Tyube by miners examples of the in the late 1700’s, they thought they had found the emerald deposit of species. Milpillas their dreams. They found fantastic cavities within a massive limestone, azurites filled with thousands of lustrous emerald-green transparent crystals. typically exhibit The crystals were dispatched to Moscow, Russia for analysis. However a slightly lighter the mineral’s inferior hardness of 5 compared with emerald’s greater blue color (more hardness of 8 distinguished it as a new species ... a copper cyclosilicate. appealing) This specimen features the classic, intense emerald-green to bluish- than the dark green color which makes dioptase so popular with mineral collectors. blackish-blue The individual dioptase crystals on this specimen are quite large and azurite crystals 28 October 19 - 23, 2017

Day 1 ~ Minerals found at most worldwide locales. This azurite crystal cluster possesses species, Azurite is acknowledged to be one of the premier species the pleasing blue color, strong luster, and sharp crystal form of top produced at the locale. Dimensions (cm): 8 H x 6.8 W x 4.5 D. Location: Milpillas azurite specimens. You will note on this specimen, a minor Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia Est. $1,800 ~ association with the dark-green copper carbonate mineral malachite. $2,700 HWAC# 53052 Azurite specimen production was strong at Milpillas from 2008 through 2015, but, the discovery of azurite specimens has slowed Lot # 1149 Namibia Beryl v. dramatically as ore mining has passed through the azurite-bearing, Aquamarine and Schorl from Namibia surface oxide zone and has moved into the solid chalcocite orebody A little jewel of a specimen! The piece beneath. It is little wonder that many advanced mineral collectors features two highly lustrous, gem-clear, have acquired multiple azurite specimens from Milpillas for their light blue aquamarine crystals associated collections. Dimensions (cm): 2.1 H x 5.7 W x 4 D. Location: Milpillas with black “schorl” tourmaline on a matrix Mine, Cuitaca, Mun. de Santa Cruz, Sonora, Mexico Est. $2,500 ~ of off-white feldspar. This specimen $3,750 HWAC# 53014 was recovered from the extensive gem- bearing pegmatite deposits in and around Erongo Mountain, Namibia. Lot # 1146 Mexico Mimetite from Dimensions (cm): 3 H x 3.1 W x 2 D. Location: Erongo Mountain, Ojuela Mine, Mexico A superb, Usakos & Omaruru District, Namibia Est. $100 ~ $150 HWAC# 53119 crystallized botryoidal crust of bright yellow Mimetite. Mimetite Lot # 1150 Namibia Beryl v. Aquamarine is a lead arsenate chloride mineral which forms as a secondary mineral from Namibia An in lead deposits, usually by the unusually greenish- oxidation of galena and arsenopyrite. blue aquamarine Industrially, mimetite is a minor ore crystal cluster on of lead. The chief use of mimetite is feldspar matrix from as a collector’s specimen. This beautiful specimen was part of a small Erongo Mountain, crystal pocket discovery in the Ojuela Mine at Mapimi around 2007. It Namibia. Typically the is an excellent, damage free specimen of mimetite, which is extremely aquamarine found in popular with mineral collectors due to its bright yellow color and the many gem-bearing relative rarity. Dimensions (cm): 2.8 H x 11 W x 7.8 D. Location: Ojuela pegmatite veins on and around Erongo Mountain have more of a sky- Mine, Mapimi, Mun. de Mapimi, Durango, Mexico Est. $1,500 ~ blue color. The aquamarine crystals on this specimen are also large for $2,250 HWAC# 53100 the area, they have brilliant luster, and are transparent to translucent. A very attractive collector-quality mineral specimen. Erongo Mountain Lot # 1147 Mexico Quartz v. is one of Namibia’s most popular tourist attractions. The 2,320 meter Amethyst from Mexico A colorful, tall Erongo Mountain is an eroded relic of a volcano that was active aesthetic specimen of amethyst some 140-150 million years ago. It collapsed in on its magma chamber, quartz from the famous deposit near allowing the basin to fill with slow-cooling igneous material which Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico. The is the source for the many gem-bearing pegmatites in the area. This matrix of this specimen is covered roughly circular massif, dominates the flat plains west of Omaruru and with medium green microcrystals of gives the Erongo region its name. Dimensions (cm): 5 H x 11.3 W x 6 D. epidote, providing a pleasing color Location: Erongo Mountain, Usakos & Omaruru District, Namibia Est. contrast to the purple and white $2,500 ~ $3,750 HWAC# 53047 quartz crystals. Dimensions (cm): 9.5 H x 8.5 W x 6 D. Location: Mun. Lot # 1151 Namibia Cerussite Las Vigas de Ramirez, Veracruz, from Namibia Cerussite is Mexico Est. $1,000 ~ $1,500 a favorite species of mineral HWAC# 53071 collectors. It is a lead carbonate mineral and is an important ore of lead. Cerussite crystallizes in the orthorhombic system and frequently forms spectacular, intricate twinned crystals. Three crystals are often twinned together on two faces of the prism, producing six-rayed stellate groups with the individual crystals intercrossing at angles of nearly 60°. The mineral is typically Lot # 1148 Namibia Azurite colorless or white, sometimes grey or greenish in tint and varies from from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia transparent to translucent with a glassy luster. This specimen was Azurite is a deep blue copper discovered in the historically important, huge underground Tsumeb carbonate mineral produced Copper Mine in Namibia. The ore was polymetallic and from it copper, by weathering of copper ore lead, silver, gold, arsenic and germanium were produced. Many deposits. This is an exceptional millions of tonnes of ore of spectacular grade were removed. The quality Tsumeb Mine azurite Tsumeb mine is also renowned amongst mineral collectors. It is noted specimen. The crystals are for 243 valid minerals and is the type location for 56 mineral species. super sharp, some intergrown with the matrix rock. Most of the This specimen is in excellent condition and can be considered as a azurite crystals are in parallel growth, the color of the azurite crystals superior collector-quality specimen. Dimensions (cm): 4.8 H x 6 W x is deep dark blue and the luster is very strong. The specimen was 3 D. Location: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia Est. mined at the world-famous Tsumeb Copper Mine (now closed). While $1,000 ~ $1,500 HWAC# 53036 Tsumeb has yielded specimens of more than 240 different mineral Bid online at www.HolabirdAmericana.com or call 775-851-1859 29

Day 1 ~ Minerals Lot # 1152 Namibia Cerussite Lot # 1155 Namibia Dioptase from Namibia Dioptase is a popular from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia A collectible mineral spectacular specimen of the lead species because of its carbonate mineral Cerussite. Cerussite vibrant emerald green is popular with collectors worldwide color, transparency, as it frequently produces well formed, and strong luster. highly lustrous, transparent crystals. This is an attractive This specimen was recovered at one plate-like cluster of of the world’s most important mineral dioptase crystals specimen producing mines, the now recently recovered closed, but historically important from a near surface underground copper mine at Tsumeb, copper deposit on the Namibia. Cerussite is an important Kaokoveld Plateau. ore of lead, but to mineral collectors Dimensions (cm): it is prized for the complexity of its 6.8 H x 6.8 W x 2.5 D. crystallization and its brilliance. Location: Kaokoveld Dimensions (cm): 6.8 H x 7 W x 6 Plateau, Kunene D. Location: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Region, Namibia Est. Otjikoto Region, Namibia Est. $1,400 $2,000 ~ $3,000 ~ $2,100 HWAC# 53126 HWAC# 53041 Lot # 1156 Namibia Fluorite Lot # 1153 Namibia Dioptase and from Namibia An attractive Shattuckite from mineral specimen featuring Namibia Beautiful dark olive-green cube- glassy, translucent octahedral fluorite crystals in dioptase crystals association with “booklets” on a milky quartz of yellowish muscovite mica matrix. The dioptase and minor schorl (black crystals are pristine, tourmaline) crystals. The a fine emerald specimen was produced from green color and are one of the many gem-bearing super sharp. Superb pegmatite veins in the Erongo Mountain area, Namibia. This specimen dioptase specimens was formerly in the private mineral collection of Uli & Anka Bahmann are always in of Johannesburg, South Africa. Dimensions (cm): 5 H x 9.8 W x 7.5 D. demand, and the Location: Erongo Mountain, Usakos & Omaruru District, Namibia Est. pieces from the Kaokoveld Plateau are some of the best modern-day $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# 53048 Dioptase specimens available. This specimen was recovered during the Lot # 1157 Namibia Fluorite past few years from a small, near surface, open-trench copper deposit. Dimensions (cm): 5 H x 6.5 W x 4 D. Location: Kaokoveld Plateau, from Okorusu Mine, Namibia Kunene Region, Namibia Est. $1,500 ~ $2,250 HWAC# 53016 Mined since around 1920, the Okorusu Mine is an open pit Lot # 1154 Namibia Dioptase from Namibia Dioptase is an rich fluorite mine. The deposit is part emerald-green to bluish- of an alkaline igneous-carbonatite green, copper cyclosilicate ring-dike complex where mineral. Dioptase is a fluorite has replaced pegmatitic relatively uncommon mineral carbonatite. The mine is famous species found in arid regions for producing outstanding blue where it forms as a secondary and green fluorite crystals, often with mineral in the oxidized zone phantoms. This specimen features a of copper sulfide mineral plate of greenish-blue cubic crystals of deposits. This specimen fluorite associated with a single, large, was found in near surface opaque barite crystal. Dimensions (cm): workings of a small copper 9.5 H x 15 W x 4.5 D. Location: Okorusu deposit on the Kaokoveld Mine, Otjiwarongo District, Otjozondjupa Plateau, a harsh desert of Region, Namibia Est. $1,200 ~ $1,800 HWAC# 53072 drifting sandunes and rocky mountains. This specimen Lot # 1158 Namibia Quartz v. Amethyst is a cluster of transparent from Namibia A superb, large, single to translucent dioptase color-zoned crystal of quartz from the crystals with bright luster world famous deposit in the Goboboseb and color mottling due to an intergrowth with the blue-green mineral Mountains of Namibia. The quartz crystal shattuckite. An outstanding example of the species. Dimensions (cm): features a strong amethyst color-zone, 1.5 H x 3.6 W x 3.9 D. Location: Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia Est. $1,200 ~ $1,800 HWAC# 53003 with colorless “rock crystal” quartz in the base and termination of the crystal. The exterior condition of the crystal is 30 October 19 - 23, 2017

Day 1 ~ Minerals outstanding having a classic prismatic form and glassy luster. As is Lot # 1162 Namibia Schorl typical with Goboboseb amethyst crystals the crystal interior has (Black Tourmaline) from some growth features of vacuum bubbles and interrupted growth. The Namibia The early history of the crystal has no attached matrix rock, but, these crystals occur within mineral schorl shows that the gas vesicles contained within basalts of volcanic origin. Dimensions name “Schorl” was in use prior (cm): 11.5 H x 4 W x 3 D. Location: Brandberg Area, Erongo Region, to the year 1400 (AD) because a Namibia Est. $1,500 ~ $2,250 HWAC# 53001 village known today as Zschorlau (in Saxony, Germany) was then Lot # 1159 Namibia named “Schorl”. This village Quartz v. Amethyst from had a nearby tin mine where, in Namibia An attractive addition to cassiterite, a lot of quartz variety amethyst black tourmaline was found. Schorl is most commonly known as black specimen featuring a single, tourmaline, unlike other members of the tourmaline family, schorl stout, prismatic, purple- is never transparent or translucent. However, as is the case with this colored quartz crystal on superb example of the species, schorl often forms highly lustrous a basalt rock matrix which and well-formed crystals. Schorl is a basic sodium iron aluminum is full of small gas vesicles. boro-silicate. Dimensions (cm): 6 H x 9.5 W x 9 D. Location: Erongo Interestingly, this well- Mountain, Usakos & Omaruru District, Namibia Est. $1,750 ~ $2,625 formed amethyst crystal HWAC# 53046 grew within a slightly larger gas vesicle (gas Lot # 1163 Namibia Schorl cavity) that was created within a basalt flow. This specimen comes (Black Tourmaline) from from Tafelkop is a small volcanic mountain with a summit elevation Namibia The Erongo Mountain of 3,300 feet. Tafelkop is the remnant of a massive volcanic flow is 20 km north of the town of called the Entendeka Volcanic Field that once covered the region Usakos in north central Namibia. to a depth of several thousand feet. In parts of the original magma, Erongo mountain is 65 km in gas bubbles created voids in the solidifying basalt. With further diameter and has significant cooling, contraction created broad networks of cracks and channels mineral specimen production throughout the basalt which conveyed silica-rich solutions. Vugs in the from pegmatite veins in and basalt sometimes filled with these solutions which then precipitated around the mountain. The schorl well-developed quartz crystals in the form of rock crystal, smoky (black tourmaline) specimens quartz, and amethyst that lined the vugs. The small-scale mining of found at Erongo Mountain rival amethyst has become a local industry for the villagers of Uis. This the finest known worldwide. Erongo schorl crystals are well-formed, specimen was formerly in the private mineral collection of Uli and highly lustrous, and well collected. This specimen is an attractive, Anka Bahmann. Dimensions (cm): 6.5 H x 7.5 W x 5.5 D. Location: bright cluster of large schorl crystals in excellent condition. The piece Goboboseb Mts, Brandberg Area, Erongo Region, Namibia Est. $1,250 is worthy of any advanced mineral collection. Dimensions (cm): 4.5 H x ~ $1,875 HWAC# 53028 13.5 W x 12 D. Location: Erongo Mountain, Usakos & Omaruru District, Namibia Est. $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# 53121 Lot # 1160 Namibia Quartz v. Amethyst from Namibia This Lot # 1164 Namibia handsome amethyst/smoky quartz Shattuckite and specimen was recovered from Quartz from Namibia the Brandberg complex, which is Shattuckite is a a circular granite pluton 25 km relatively rare copper in diameter rising to 2573 m at silicate hydroxide its highest peak. The matrix rock mineral. It crystallizes for these fine Nambian amethyst in the orthorhombic specimens is a typical quartz, dipyramidal crystal microcline, muscovite granite. The system and usually occurs wonderful Brandberg amethyst specimen locale is less well known in a granular massive than the Goboboseb Mountain amethyst specimens which occur form, but, also as fibrous acicular within gas vesicles in a reddish basalt flow. The specimen features crystals. Shattuckite was first discovered several 2” tall, bright-purple quartz crystals rising up from a granite in 1915 at the copper mines of Bisbee, matrix. Dimensions (cm): 5 H x 6 W x 4 D. Location: Brandberg Arizona, specifically the Shattuck Mine Complex, Brandberg Area, Erongo Region, Namibia Est. $300 ~ $450 (hence the name). It is a secondary HWAC# 53118 mineral that forms from the alteration of other secondary minerals. The attractive Lot # 1161 Namibia Quartz v. Amethyst, light blue-green color of shattuckite has Smoky from Namibia Two doubly- made it a favorite species of mineral terminated predominately smoky-colored collectors. This specimen features quartz crystals on a granitic matrix. The shattuckite on and included within quartz has good luster and has a slight hint colorless quartz crystals. This specimen of amethyst color. From recent production in was mined during the past five years the Brandberg Complex. Dimensions (cm): from a remote copper deposit in the 3.3 H x 6.5 W x 4.5 D. Location: Brandberg harsh desert of the Kaokoveld Plateau. Complex, Brandberg Area, Erongo Region, Dimensions (cm): 11 H x 6.8 W x 3 D. Location: Kaokoveld Plateau, Namibia Est. $150 ~ $225 HWAC# 53135 Kunene Region, Namibia Est. $1,750 ~ $2,625 HWAC# 53040 Bid online at www.HolabirdAmericana.com or call 775-851-1859 31

Day 1 ~ Minerals Lot # 1165 Namibia Shattuckite from Namibia Shattuckite is an uncommon copper-bearing mineral that is highly coveted by mineral collectors because of its vivid blue color. Typically, shattuckite occurs as delicate “hair-like” acicular crystals. This specimen, recovered from a small copper deposit in the harsh desert conditions of the Kaokoveld Plateau exhibits sturdy, botryoidal (grape-like) masses of shattuckite showing a brilliant light blue color. Pretty piece! Dimensions (cm): 3.5 H x 7.2 W x 6.8 D. Location: Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia Est. $200 ~ $300 HWAC# 53117 Lot # 1166 Nepal Quartz v. Amethyst and Chlorite from Nepal An exceptional mineral Lot # 1168 Pakistan Beryl v. Aquamarine and Muscovite from specimen from the world- Pakistan A beautiful display quality specimen of the Aquamarine famous mineral collection variety of the mineral Beryl. This specimen was recovered in the 2015 of Uli and Anka Bahmann mining season from the remote, mountainous Hunza Valley region of Johannesburg, South of northern Pakistan. Northern Pakistan has long produced some Africa. The Bahmann’s of the world’s finest gem crystal specimens from complex granitic built a very large and pegmatites in the area. This specimen features approximately a dozen, high quality collection of large, lusterous, gemmy aquamarine crystals in association with minerals from Southern silvery white muscovite crystals. Spectacular! Dimensions (cm): 7.5 Africa. Additionally, Uli H x 11 W x 10 D. Location: Nagar, Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Gilgit- Baltistan, Pakistan Est. $6,000 ~ $9,000 HWAC# 53053 had an affinity for quartz specimens. Among Lot # 1169 Pakistan Elbaite and his most memorable quartz specimens was Albite, Quartz from Pakistan An this extremely aesthetic attractive display quality tourmaline and interesting quartz specimen discovered in the 2010 specimen from the Ganesh mining season from miarolitic granite Himal area of Nepal. Ganesh Himal is a sub-range of the Himalayas pegmatites in the Stak valley of located mostly in north-central Nepal, but some peaks lie on the northern Pakistan. Tourmalines from border with Tibet. The highest peak in the range is Yangra which the Stak Nala deposit have become measures 24,350 ft tall. Amethyst crystals were extremely rare in world-famous for their exceptional the quartz deposit at Ganesh Himal, in addition to the light purple, quality and aesthetic combinations amethyst color, this specimen features a smaller quartz crystal heavily with quartz crystals and albite included with the mineral chlorite. Outstanding piece in excellent feldspar. This specimen features condition. Dimensions (cm): 13 H x 9.5 W x 7 D. Location: Ganesh lustrous, dark green tourmaline crystals exhibiting a color transition Himal deposit, Somdang, Rasuwa District, Bagmati Zone, Nepal Est. to a vibrant, translucent yellowish-green color near the natural crystal $2,500 ~ $3,750 HWAC# 53131 terminations. Dimensions (cm): 5 H x 5 W x 5 D. Location: Stak Nala, Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Lot # 1167 Pakistan Apatite Est. $2,000 ~ $3,000 HWAC# 53000 and Schorl from Pakistan Lot # 1170 Pakistan Elbaite This specimen was recovered from one of the numerous, from Pakistan The gem-bearing complex granitic pegmatites in pegmatite veins at Stak Nala the area of Bulochi, Pakistan. are not large in size (up to 15 Bulochi is a small village m in length), but are famous for 4 kilometers south of the their gorgeous multi-colored Indus River. The specimen tourmalines, frequently associated features a 2” tall, tabular, with clevelandite feldspar, quartz, hexagonal crystal of pink mica, fluorite and occasional apatite associated with schorl fluorapatite. This specimen features (black tourmaline) and minor a single elbaite (tourmaline) crystal albite feldspar. Pink is a highly exhibiting several distinct light to dark green color-zones. The elbaite prized color for apatite, the specimen has superb aesthetics, and the crystal is perched on a wonderfully contrasting crystallized matrix of specimen is in excellent condition. Dimensions (cm): 5 H x 4.2 W x bright-white albite variety cleavelandite. Dimensions (cm): 4 H x 7.5 3.4 D. Location: Bulochi, Astor valley, Astor District, Gilgit-Baltistan, W x 4 D. Location: Stak Nala, Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Baltistan, Pakistan Est. $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# 53062 Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan Est. $2,000 ~ $3,000 HWAC# 53074 32 October 19 - 23, 2017

Day 1 ~ Minerals Lot # 1171 Pakistan Quartz (Rock Crystal) Lot # 1174 South Africa Fluorite from Pakistan An outstanding example from Riemvasmaak, South Africa of “rock crystal” or colorless quartz. This A well-formed, one-inch wide, specimen is, also, a great example of tabular neon-green colored fluorite crystal quartz crystal development. In a majority is the focal point on this fantastic of quartz crystals each of the 6 prism faces collector quality specimen from are roughly equal in size and distance Riemvasmaak, South Africa. The from the “center” of the crystal. In tabular large single crystal is perched on quartz crystals, 2 of the 6 prism faces are a cluster of smaller green fluorites dramatically larger in size and the distance with some minor, massive white from the “center” of the crystal is different quartz in association. The specimen for the larger faces than it is for the 4 smaller was found in a near surface fluorite faces. This specimen was found during the deposit, located in a harsh, remote 2016 mining season at the Tole quartz deposit area of Northern Cape Province. in northwest Pakistan. Dimensions (cm): 13.4 Dimensions (cm): 7 H x 11 W x 5 D. H x 10 W x 7.5 D. Location: Tole, Wana, South Location: Riemvasmaak, Kakamas, Waziristan, Federally Administered Tribal ZF Mgcawu District, Northern Cape Areas, Pakistan Est. $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# Province, South Africa Est. $1,750 53058 ~ $2,625 HWAC# 53039 Lot # Lot # 1175 South Africa 1172 Pakistan Topaz from Fluorite from South Africa Pakistan This is a “jewel” of a A cluster of vibrant-green, topaz crystal, possessing a strong octahedral fluorite crystals in color, glassy luster, and gem- superb condition from a surface quality transparency. The crystal deposit located 3 km north of has textbook form, superb faces See photo online the village of Riemvasmaak. and termination. It is complete The cause of the beautiful green all around. Dassu, Braldu color is undetermined, however, Valley, Pakistan is the source the color may be related to of this specimen and is known traces of radioactive or rare- for producing extraordinary earth elements. Fluorite samples aquamarine and topaz specimens from Riemvasmaak were tested and yielded surprising results; from numerous complex isotopes in the rare-earth element lanthanide series; lanthanum, granitic pegmatites in the area. ytterbium, cerium, neodymium, samarium, europium, gadolinium Dimensions (cm): 4.3 H x 4.4 W x 3 D. 108.1 grams. Location: Dassu, and holmium were detected although amounts were not determined. Braldu Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan Est. When found, these spectacular green octahedral fluorite crystals are $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# 53043 partially to completely covered with druzy quartz crusts. The druzy quartz crusts are usually selectively removed by hydrofluoric acid to Lot # 1173 Peru Rhodonite from Peru A beautiful mineral uncover the beauty of these fluorite specimens. Dimensions (cm): 7 H specimen x 8 W x 2.5 D. Location: Riemvasmaak, Kakamas, ZF Mgcawu District, featuring a Northern Cape Province, South Africa Est. $1,000 ~ $1,500 HWAC# tight cluster 53037 of well- formed, Lot # 1176 South Africa Quartz bright (Japan-law) from South Africa pinkish- An unusual specimen from the red, bladed South African locality which has rhodonite become famous for producing crystals. The “Cactus” quartz clusters. This specimen is specimen features a “Japan- in excellent Law” Twinned Quartz Crystal condition. which has been completely Rhodonite is overgrown by the same druzy a manganese quartz crystals which are seen inosilicate, in “Cactus” quartz. The “Japan- crystallizing in the triclinic system. The Chiurucu Rhodonite prospect Law” of quartz twinning is the has been closed for several years now, due to the challenges of mining only common twin-law of quartz for mineral specimens in this remote area and because of the danger where the two twin crystals are visible as individuals. In a Japan-Law to the mining crew from “bandits” and political rebels. The mine twin the c-axis of two crystals meet at an angle of 84°33’, with two of geologist at the Chiurucu prospect was killed by bandits shortly before the m prism faces of both crystals being parallel. The result is usually its closing. Dimensions (cm): 2.6 H x 8 W x 5 D. Location: Chiurucu a V-shaped twin, often the Japan-Law twin looks tabular, because Prospect, Dos de Mayo Province, Huanuco Department, Peru Est. the crystal grows faster between the two arms. This is a exceptional $2,000 ~ $3,000 HWAC# 53067 quartz specimen in excellent condition. Dimensions (cm): 9.5 H x 8 W x 3 D. Location: Boekenhoutshoek area, Mkobola, Nkangala District, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa Est. $2,500 ~ $3,750 HWAC# 53033 Bid online at www.HolabirdAmericana.com or call 775-851-1859 33

Day 1 ~ Minerals, Mining Lot # 1177 South Africa Lot # 1180 2 Miners Candlesticks Quartz v. Amethyst from 10.5” Imperial and 11.5” Russell. South Africa A very Est. $100 ~ $150 HWAC# 52823 attractive and fascinating amethystine quartz Lot # 1181 Fancy Custom Miner’s crystal cluster from the Candle Stick 11” Fabulous custom Boekenhoutshoek area of miner’s candlestick. Features are South Africa. This occurence segmented rectangles on the main of quartz has been termed shaft and hook shaft. The candle holder has a saw tooth top and an “Spirit Quartz” and “Cactus extension featuring three semi-circular cutouts. No makers mark. Very Quartz”. Cactus Quartz is nice condition on this unique and beautiful candlestick. Est. $500 ~ characterized by tiny, druzy $900 HWAC# 50839 second generation quartz crystals covering the entire shaft of its primary prismatic quartz Lot # 1182 Fuse Cutter points. The small second generation crystals point away from the Miner’s Candle Stick 11” prism (resembling the orientation of needles on barrel cactus) and long candle stick with an their orientation is not related to the crystallographic orientation of unusual mechanical operated the central crystal. Often the tips of the first generation crystals remain fuse cutter. Maker’s mark on free. These quartz specimens are found in the Bushveld Complex rocks candle holder is E. Cleaves. approximately 70 km northeast of Pretoria. The Bushveld Complex is Shows heavy usage and may a world famous polymetallic igneous complex, most well-known for have been repaired. Est. $700 ~ $1,500 HWAC# 50838 its platinum and chrome deposits, which are the largest in the world. This specimen of “Cactus Quartz” has a strong amethystine color, superb aesthetics, and bright luster. Dimensions (cm): 5 H x 13 W x 7 D. Location: Boekenhoutshoek area, Mkobola, Nkangala District, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa Est. $1,250 ~ $1,875 HWAC# Lot # 1183 Heavy Duty Left 53015 Hook Miner’s Candlestick This is a heavy 13oz standard candlestick. Lot # 1178 South Africa Quartz See photo online Three-piece steel with wide ridge v. Amethyst from South Africa A center. It measures 13.25” inches very well balanced and attractive long. Est. $200 ~ $400 HWAC# 45804 cluster of amethyst quartz crystals which exhibiting the “cactus quartz” habit made famous by the specimen production from the small surface Lot # 1184 Large, Sturdy mine at Farm Boekenhoutshoek. In this instance the secondary druzy quartz Miners’ Candlestick A has completely enveloped the larger, large, sturdy right hook primary prismatic quartz crystals. miners’ candlestick. This Dimensions (cm): 5.4 H x 7.6 W x 8.6 one was made to last! It has D. Location: Boekenhoutshoek area, a tall, thin, teardrop shaped Mkobola, Nkangala District, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa Est. handle (2.75 inch diameter) $1,500 ~ $2,250 HWAC# 53063 not braised at the handle neck. It has a tall square-shaped hook that is quite sharp at it’s point. Nice example of a large candlestick! 13.5 Lot # 1179 Ukraine Beryl v. inches long. Est. $150 ~ $300 HWAC# 45359 Heliodor from Ukraine A highly- Lot # 1185 Sholder Patent collectible, gemmy, yellow crystal of the heliodor variety of beryl. This Miners’ Candlestick This is the lustrous, well-formed crystal has most commonly known example complex, naturally solution etched of the Sholder patent. This stick terminations and intricate solution features a serrated thimble, and etching patterns on the prism faces. stamped on the underside of the The Volodarsk-Volynskii deposit in spike with “PAT. JUNE 17. 90.” 8” which this piece was found is an old inches long and constructed from and famous gem-bearing pegmatite steel, this uncommon stick is district. The pegmatite veins here bend in the handle, but otherwise have yielded huge quartz crystals, in great shape. Wilson-Bobrink #10. Est. $300 ~ $500 HWAC# 46748 large topaz crystals and world-class size and quality heliodor beryl crystals from immense chamber- size pockets. The pegmatite veins at Volodarsk-Volynskii are a North- South trending belt 500-1500 meters wide and 22 kilometers long. Dimensions (cm): 5.5 H x 2.2 W x 1.8 D. 29.4 grams. Location: Volodarsk-Volynskii, Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine Est. $2,750 ~ $4,125 HWAC# 53002 34 October 19 - 23, 2017

Day 2 ~ Native Americana Southwest Lot # 2000 Arizona, Tucson Corn Dancer, Wm. Klesert Bronze Sculpture 1983 Corn Lot # 2005 California When Dancer (#10 of 30) bronze sculpture by War Chiefs Meet, Don Polland William Klesert (1928-1996) features a (Pewter Sculpture) 1980 “When War Chiefs Meet”, pewter Kachina dancer in motion, head feathers to the four directions. Beautiful piece. 11.5”h sculpture by Don Polland. x 5”w x 7.5”d on swivel wood stand. Signed 2372/2500. 4.5” x 7” x 3.5”. on lower side of bronze. Est. $700 ~ $1,100 Beautifully sculpted. Chilmark HWAC# 47557 Fine Pewter. Est. $300 ~ $600 HWAC# 48014 Lot # 2006 New Mexico, Jemez Pueblo Eagle Sculpture by Victor Vigil 2004 Eagle Sculpture by Victor Vigil. This modern sculpture of alabaster is a very elegant representation of an eagle’s head. 12.25” x 10” x 3”. Tiny Lot # 2001 Arizona, Tucson chip on top of beak. Eagle Dancer, Wm. Klesert Est. $600 ~ $1,000 Bronze Sculpture 1983 Eagle HWAC# 49310 Dancer appears to be flying! Bronze sculpture by William Lot # 2007 New Klesert, #17 of 30. 11.5”h x 5”w Mexico, Jemez Pueblo x 7.5” d on a wood swivel base. Native American Signed on lower side of sculpture. Est. $700 ~ $1,400 HWAC# 47558 Lot # 2002 California Sculpture by Victor Vigil 1996 Counting Coup, Pewter Native American Sculpture by Sculpture 1974 “Counting Victor Vigil. 13.5” x 5.5” x 5.5”, Coup” Pewter sculpture by Don alabaster on wood base. Victor M. Polland. 2339/2800. 6” x 4,5” Vigil, a world renowned sculptor x 3.5” on wood base. Indian from Jemez Pueblo in New Mexico, on rearing horse attacking is a self-taught artist who has been Indian on ground. Chilmark sculpting since 1978. Born in San Fine Pewter. Est. $400 ~ $800 Francisco, California he returned to HWAC# 48011 the Pueblo when he was 15 years old. His chosen medium is alabaster from Utah, Colorado and New Mexico, although he also works in marble and limestone. A prize- winning Artist, Victor has won Lot # 2003 California Renegade by awards 13 times at the prestigious SWAIA Indian Market competition Don Polland (Pewter Sculpture) 1990 in Santa Fe, including Best of Show “Renegade” pewter sculpture by Don in 2007 and Best of Show at the Polland. 811/2500.4.5” x 5” x 2.5” on New Mexico State Fair in 2008. His wood base. Hand signed. Chilmark Fine Pewter. Est. $200 ~ $400 HWAC# 48016 work has been exhibited in New York; Scottsdale, Arizona; Nevada Lot # 2004 California War Party, City, California; Taos, New Mexico and Florence, Italy, to name a few. Pewter Sculpture 1980 “War Est. $700 ~ $1,500 HWAC# 49312 Party”, Pewter by Don Polland, sculptor. 618/2300. War Party Lot # 2008 Texas Along the depicts three warriors, one in Cherokee Trace by Boyett (Pewter bear costume, racing along with Sculpture) 1982 “Along the weapons drawn. 6” x 8” x 6.5”, on Cherokee Trace” by Michael Boyett. wood base. Chilmark Fine Pewter. Pewter sculpture, # 191 / 2500. Est. $250 ~ $500 HWAC# 48009 Est. $350 ~ $450 HWAC# 48161 Bid online at www.HolabirdAmericana.com or call 775-851-1859 9

Day 2 ~ Native Americana Southwest Lot # 2009 Texas Buffalo Lot # 2015 Three Native Stalker-Crow by Michael American Carvings 1) Carved Boyett (Pewter Sculpture) stone pipe, beaver on a log on one “Buffalo Stalker- Crow” end and native American head on by Michael Boyett. Pewter the other, signed “Oduhiyo”.11.5” sculpture, # 731 / 2500. Est. long. 2) Native American woman $180 ~ $260 HWAC# 48166 holding a child sculpture by Clyde Drew. 4” x 1.25” x 2,75”. 3) Sculpture of a head, hair swept back by wind, signed with a symbol, 1985. 3.25” x 2.75” x 6”. Est. $150 ~ $300 HWAC# 49470 Lot # 2010 Texas Circling the Lot # 2016 Utah, Enemy by Michael Boyett (Pewter Providence War Sculpture) 1982 “Circling the Enemy” Dancer by Kay Homan by Michael Boyett. Pewter sculpture, (Watercolor Painting) # 1108 / 2500. 4.75” x 5” x 3.5”. War Dancer by Kay Very nice piece. Est. $200 ~ $300 Homan, watercolor HWAC# 48156 of two war dancers in very detailed costumes. Painting is 9.5” x 13.5”, matted and framed 17.5” x 21.5”. Kay Homan has Lot # 2011 Texas Plight of the Huntsman by Michael been influenced by her Boyett (Pewter Sculpture) life on a cattle ranch— as a toddler, Kay’s 1981 “Plight of the Huntsman” crayon drawings of cows and horses were startlingly life-like. Homan by Michael Boyett. Pewter has made her career as an artist for thirty five years. These days sculpture, # 93 / 950. 6.75” watercolors are her main medium. Traditionally, watercolors are used x 7” x 3”. Incredible scene of in a limited detailed, light and breezy, wash style. Kay’s use of them is hunter and his horse jumping the exact opposite, very detailed, hearty in color and a lot of ‘layering’ over a buffalo. Est. $300 ~ of the transparent paint is a vital key to the effects that she achieves. $600 HWAC# 48151 Est. $400 ~ $600 HWAC# 47562 Lot # 2017 Watercolor of Native Lot # 2012 Texas When Warriors American Scene Watercolor of Meet by Michael Boyett (Pewter Native American scene--family scene, teepees, canoes, lake, man Sculpture) “When Warriors Meet” returning with fish. Mountains in by Michael Boyett. Pewter sculpture, background. Matted ann framed. # 68 / 1500. 4.5” x 5.5” x 3.25”. Sword 19.75” x 25.75”. Unsigned. Est. broken off, otherwise nice piece. Est. $100 ~ $150 HWAC# 49478 $200 ~ $400 HWAC# 48079 Lot # 2013 Lot # 2018 Native American Folk Art 1) Dancing figure, holding crosses and Texas wearing Zuni headdress. Painted features Winter Hunt by Michael Boyett (Pewter and clothing. 19” x 12” x 3”. 2) Wood horse with leather an beaded saddlebags. 5” x Sculpture) “Winter Hunt” by Michael 7.5” x 2.5”. Ears and some hair missing. Boyett. Pewter sculpture, # 210 / 2500. Est. $150 ~ $300 HWAC# 49775 Fabulous piece of hunter with his dogs. Est. $300 ~ $400 HWAC# 48162 Lot # 2019 Native American Painting by Nellie York Lot # 2014 Native American An original painting of Sculptures Native American a Native American, signed by Nellie York, sculptures: 1) Buffalo Ironwood c. 1938. Not framed, has a thumbtack Sculpture, 5.5” x 9” x 2.5”. Great attached wooden strip on the top condition. 2) Small water buffalo and bottom. Painting has tears with bronze sculpture, 1.75” x 3” x 1” on reverse side taping and curled under marble base. 3) Unusual carved hand, holding a head, face is grinning. left side. 24” x 18”. Est. $200 ~ $400 3.25” x 3” x 2.75”. Est. $170 ~ $250 HWAC# 49472 HWAC# 51507 10 October 19-23, 2017

Day 2 ~ Native Americana Southwest Lot # 2020 Arizona/New Mexico Lot # 2026 Mexico Vintage Fiber Warrior Navajo Mud Truck w/ Sheep in Back Dancer Fiber Warrior Dancer, made of burlap c.1995 Navajo folk art--unsigned blue fibers, with ribbons, and mask of paper, with pickup truck with 3 wool wrapped horns. Paper skirt. 11.5” x 8” x 2” on wood base. sheep in wood bed. Feather painted Base reads: Instituto Nacional de la Industria on side of truck bed. 10” x 2.75” x Turistica”. Our professionals have researched 2.75”. Very charming! Est. $70 ~ $140 these pieces, however, please inspect. HWAC# 49772 Est. $80 ~ $160 HWAC# 50736 Lot # 2021 Signed Print by Jim Yellowhawk Signed print (printed on a press) by Jim Yellowhawk, a member Lot # 2027 Arizona Vintage of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Pima Basket c.1920’s 20.5 x 15”, matted and framed, 27.5” x Vintage Pima basket. Figure 22”. Yellowhawk portrays subjects of and animal designs. 3.25” traditional symbols such as the eagle, h x 8.5” diameter. Very the buffalo and the circle - for which good condition. Willow and he has strong beliefs. Nice image. devil’s claw materials. Please Est. $100 ~ $250 HWAC# 50730 examine. Est. $300 ~ $500 HWAC# 50743 Lot # 2022 Mexico Pre-Columbian Female Figure Seated Lot # 2028 Arizona Vintage Tohono Female, Mexico, State of Jalisco, 200 BC - 500 AD, ceramic, Pre-Columbian. O’odham Basket c. 1930-1940’s Vintage Constructed of tan (buff) terracotta with Tohono O’odham basket, olla shape. 5” red-orange painted details. Large nose and high x 6.5” diameter. Very good condition. Est. $150 ~ $300 HWAC# 49316 impressed eyes and mouth, arm bands, elaborate (tassel-like) ear assemblages and head wrap. The figure has an area of fire clouding on the back. 6” x 6” x 3.5”, Good condition 1lb.6oz. Our professionals have researched these pieces, however, please inspect. Est. $200 ~ $400 HWAC# 50731 Lot # 2029 Lot # 2023 Mexico Pre-Columbian Male Arizona Yavapai Basket Yavapai Stirring Pot Pre-Columbian seated male basket, geometric with large nose, stirring a pot. Part of design with headdress is broken off. Figure is very light figures. Excellent in weight (13oz.), painted. 6” x 4.5” x 3”. Our condition, 9” h professionals have researched these pieces, however, please inspect. Est. $150 ~ $300 x 11” diameter. HWAC# 50733 Est. $800 ~ $1,600 HWAC# Lot # 2024 Mexico Pre- 49317 Columbian Warrior Figure Pre-Columbian warrior figure, large headdress, large earrings, Lot # 2030 Arizona/New Mexico necklace, skirt. Cracked, Vintage Pima Basket This has been repaired. 7.5” antique willow and devil’s claw x 3.5” x 3”, 1lb.12oz. coiled basket looks to be c.1890- Our professionals have 1920s. It has a deep old patina, researched these pieces, however, please inspect. Est. in very good condition. 5.25”h x $180 ~ $300 HWAC# 50734 9.5” diameter. We are not able to solidly identify this basket--it is possible vintage Pima, Papago Lot # 2025 Mexico Standing Figure, Colima or Western Apache. The basket Standing Figure, Colima warrior (possibly?) has an unusual rim, twisted. with spear, post-Columbian period. Poised Est. $300 ~ $600 HWAC# 52710 with the spear held in both hands and head turned towards the left, with large rimmed eyes and pursed lips. Top part of object on his back broken off. Headdress necklace, belted, arm bands. 8” x 4.5” x 3”, 1lb 4oz. Our professionals have researched these pieces, however, please inspect. Est. $200 ~ $350 HWAC# 50735 Bid online at www.HolabirdAmericana.com or call 775-851-1859 11

Day 2 ~ Native Americana Southwest Lot # 2031 Arizona/ Lot # 2035 Three Native New Mexico Western Baskets 1) Pima/Papago Apache Olla c.1890’s style weaving design with Western Apache Olla, wood splint bottom, thin 11” h x 8” diameter. wrapped handle. 3.25” x Good condition. Apache 7.5” x 6”. Good condition. baskets are striking with 2) Northern Calif, style strong contrast in color basket very simple design and bold geometric or in lighter color. Tiny pictorial (less common) break in rim. 2.25” h x 5” diameter. 3) Pima style lidded basket, very good motifs. Being on a three condition. 4.5” h x 4” diameter. Est. $250 ~ $400 HWAC# 49439 rod foundation makes the baskets tight, stiff Lot # 2036 Vintage Pine Needle Baskets and sturdy with no bend Three vintage pine needle baskets--1) to them, and yields hot pad, beaded rim, good condition. 6” rounded well-defined diameter. 2) small basket with lid, pine coils that stand out. needle with pink dyed willow. Good Est. $2,000 ~ $4,000 condition, 4” diameter. 3) Small lidded pine HWAC# 49315 needle basket with three feet, 2.5” h x 3.75” diameter. Est. $80 ~ $160 HWAC# 50744 Lot # 2032 California Three Hupa Woven Lot # Bottle Baskets c. 1890- 2037 1900’s 1) Native American Wicker, Indian glass corked woven Bamboo and Wood Turtle Basket bottle basket, square, Vintage Mid-Century wicker bamboo Hupa Area. Nicely woven. and wood turtle basket box. Excellent This woven bottle is from condition, no damage, 10” X 4” X 5”. one of the Hupa area Est. $50 ~ $100 HWAC# 50745 tribes and could be Hupa, Karuk or Yurok. Pre- Lot # 2038 Idaho Two prohibition, clear bottle Sided Designs, Viola underneath the weave. Morris Vintage Plateau Excellent condition, 9.5” Nez Perce beaded tall x 3.25” wide. This is bag by Viola Morris. a great Hupa area woven Incredible beaded basketry bottle with great bag, tiny beads, shell design! 2) This square bottle has a screw lid, 9.5” x 3.5”. Small break in wampum beads handle. weaving at bottom. 3) Corked small liquor bottle, 8.25” high x 4” wide. Roses designs on both Excellent condition. Est. $900 ~ $1,500 HWAC# 49323 side and different on each side, one side Lot # 2033 Nevada, Paiute Vintage also has US flags. Bag Paiute Water Jug “Tus” Paiute “Tus” is in very good condition, but has a small worn place on one side of water jug basket, coated with pine the opening. 7.75” x 6”. Viola Morris was a very well known Nez Perce pitch, horsehair handles. 8” h x 5.5” beader. Est. $500 ~ $700 HWAC# 52164 diameter. Very good condition. Est. $250 ~ $500 HWAC# 50704 Lot # 2034 Pine Needle Pin Cushion and Hot Pads 1) Pine needle pin cushion with female head at top. Perfect condition. 3.5” diameter. 2) 2 pine needle coasters. 3) 2 pine needle hot pads with beaded edges. All in very good condition. Est. $50 ~ $100 HWAC# 49452 ZOOM in and see close up detail High resolution images of ALL lots online! FHWAC.com Lot # 2039 Idaho Viola Morris Beaded Bag Vintage Plateau Nez Perce beaded bag by Viola Morris. Incredible beaded bag, tiny beads, glass wampum beads handles. Roses designs on both side and different 12 October 19-23, 2017

Day 2 ~ Native Americana Southwest on each side. This bag is in excellent condition and has never been with beaded strips and used. 10” x 9”. Viola Morris was a very well known Nez Perce beader. beaded fringe hanging from Nez Perce traditionally fashioned decorated bags and clothing, and it. Perfect condition, 26” made jewelry from elks teeth, porcupine quills, bone disc beads and waist. Included is a headband bone tubes. Long before the arrival of European traders, the Nez Perce that matches the belt, deer traded for material from as far away as British Columbia, California skin ties. 2) Geometric and the Mississippi Valley. The first glass beads to reach the Nez Perce designed headband/ belt, came through the trade network which connected Plateau people with 23.5” long, 1-5/8” wide. Two their surrounding neighbors. Floral patterns appeared in the 1860s beaded fringed wristbands with the widespread availability of seed beads. By the 1870s the Nez in same design. Est. $400 ~ Perce had become famous for their beadwork, both in terms of style and craftsmanship. They used a variety of techniques, including lazy stitch and overlay stitch to create a remarkable array of geometric, floral and $600 HWAC# 52165 pictorial motifs. Est. $1,000 ~ $1,500 HWAC# 52161 Lot # 2044 Northern Lot # 2040 Indian Territory Plains Beaded Belt Cheyenne Beaded Newer beaded belt, 36” long, not including ties. Great condition, Cradleboard Cheyenne geometric design. Est. $150 ~ $300 HWAC# 49466 beaded hide cradleboard, c. last quarter 19th century, with Lot # 2045 Northern Plains classic Cheyenne geometric Beaded Knife Sheath w/ designs done in glass and Belt Sinew sewn beaded knife metallic seed beads, the sheath, attached to a leather boards has brass tacks at belt, with beading and brass the tips, (minor bead loss). studs. Probably not made to Boards 40”. Beautiful, very go together. Knife sheath is good condition. Est. $2,000 ~ in great condition. 10.5: l x 3” $4,000 HWAC# 49432 w. Belt is 34”, not including leather tie. Est. $200 ~ $600 HWAC# 49465 Lot # 2046 Northern Plains Beaded Leather Gauntlet Gloves Antique Northern Plains Native American beaded leather gauntlet gloves. Flower and butterfly designs. Good condition. Est. $400 ~ $800 HWAC# 49337 Lot # 2041 3 Cradleboards, Lot # 2047 Northern Plains and Beaded Belt 1) very Chippewa Indian Beaded Bandolier Bag 1890’s small baby sized cradleboard, Beautiful bandolier bag, great deerskin and beaded, with willow. 16” x 7”, could be just for decor. 2) Small non-native cradleboard, tartan plaid w/rawhide strap, on wood board 13.5” . 3) tiny doll sized native cradleboard, 6.5”. also included: Beaded rawhide leather strip, (for belt?). Floral beading, intact. 25” x 2”. Est. $120 ~ $200 HWAC# 49457 Lot # 2042 Nevada, Nixon Paiute Beaded Buckskin Fringed Bag & Small Beaded Bag Two Paiute beaded bags: 1) Paiute beaded buckskin fringed bag. Excellent condition. 16” (including fringe) x 8”. Clean simple geometric condition, beading intact. Bandolier bags have a wide beaded shoulder design. 2) A smaller beaded bag, very strap and a rectangular lower section. They were made primarily for soft deer skin. Lined with satin, new show, but also were used to carry belongings. Est. $500 ~ $1,000 condition, Round shape, 6”. Both bags have braided handles. Est. $200 ~ $400 HWAC# 50707 HWAC# 52162 Lot # 2043 Nevada, Nixon Paiute Ceremonial Beaded Belt, Wristbands and Headbands Paiute beaded belt, wristbands and headbands. Two different sets of beaded bands for ceremonial dances. 1) Incredible belt, geometric design, Bid online at www.HolabirdAmericana.com or call 775-851-1859 13

Day 2 ~ Native Americana Southwest Lot # 2048 Northern Plains Ojibwe Lot # 2053 Metis Beaded Cloth Metis Beaded Bandolier Bag 1890’s Ojibwe Beaded Cloth, 8.25” x 6.25”, may have beaded bandolier bag, beading mostly been part of a bag, some beading missing. intact. Beaded tassels with yarn at ends. “What you need to know is that Metis Wrapped edges newer. Est. $500 ~ $1,000 people are of mixed ancestry, typically HWAC# 50708 European and Indigenous (often Cree and Ojibwe). However, being of mixed Lot # 2049 ancestry does not make one Metis. The Northern Plains Metis culture is a unique culture, born Ojibwe Women’s out of a mix of ancestries. Metis art is Beaded Hide greatly influenced by both European Bag c. 1890-1910 and Native cultures. However, the Metis Ojibwe women’s people have often influenced Native art, small beaded hide so much so that oftentimes, their art would be mistaken for Native bag. Very nice, art. It is thought that the Metis people actually introduced bead work beading intact, on to some Native nations such as Cree and Ojibwe, who took a liking to both sides. 9.5” x it and included it in their designs. Nonetheless, sometimes credit for 7.5”. Est. $200 ~ their work was given to Natives. Metis people would sell their art to $400 HWAC# 50709 Native people who would resell it to the Europeans. Sad in a way that their culture was not recognized. And it also caused confusion as to Lot # 2050 the origins of bead work.” (from traditionalnativehealing.com, Emily, Northern Plains email: [email protected]) Est. $40 ~ $70 HWAC# 49467 Plains Beaded Pipe Bag Beautifully beaded panels, with great colors, done Lot # 2054 Mini Native American in the lazy stitch style. Sinew sewn Gauntlets A pair of cute mini gauntlets. Brown suede with blue cloth liners. Blue and red beads. Suede fringes. 4.5” long. Est. $60 ~ $200 HWAC# 50579 Lot # 2055 Three Native American Dolls Large cloth doll, 13.5” high. Buckskin clothing, beaded, yarn hair. Two small tourist dolls, one is 6”, dressed in beaded dress and moccasins. the other is a tiny papoose, 2.5”. Est. $80 ~ $160 HWAC# 50728 on buckskin. The quilled slats are in excellent condition. This is a Lot # beautiful example of a Northern Plains pipe or tobacco bag. 24” x 6”. 2056 Est. $1,500 ~ $3,000 HWAC# 50712 Two Beaded Lot # 2051 Northern Wallets Plains Two Native 1) Native American beaded leather American Beaded wallet, c.1960. These wallets were Belts 1) Fantastic available at reservations and other beadwork on an travel shops in the past, but are rare today. The wallet measures 7.5” x extremely soft and 3.5”. 2) Handmade beaded wallet, hand-stitched, beautiful design. Est. supple brain tanned $150 ~ $250 HWAC# 49453 leather. The belt is about 31 1/2” long overall. Good condition. 2) Wide Beaded Pow Wow sash belt--excellent condition. 27.75” long x 4.5” Lot # 2057 Northern Plains Deerskin wide. Est. $250 ~ $400 HWAC# 49440 Beaded Moccasins Antique Native American Northern Plains Indian Lot # 2052 Northern Plains Beaded Moccasins. 8.5” long. Worn, Vintage Plains Ceremonial but good condition, beading intact. Headdress Ceremonial, beaded Est. $120 ~ $200 HWAC# 49451 and straw wrapped Plains Indian headdress. Straw wrapped portion, bells, horsehair, and feathers. This piece has been mounted to be attached to the wall Lot # 2058 Northern Plains or a stand. Good condition. Est. Beaded Eagle Design Moccasins $400 ~ $800 HWAC# 49324 Hand beaded Plains moccasins with eagle design and floral pattern. Very good condition, 8.5” in length. Hand sewn, beadwork intact. Est. $150 ~ $300 HWAC# 49326 14 October 19-23, 2017

Day 2 ~ Native Americana Southwest Lot # 2059 Northern Plains Beaded Lot # 2065 Arizona, Moccasins w/ Mink Edging Beaded Navajo Klagetoh moccasins w/ mink edging. Beding intact, but Style Navajo Weaving mink fur is very worn, 10” long. Est. $70 Klagetoh style Navajo ~ $140 HWAC# 49474 weaving in classic colors, measures 41.75” Lot # 2060 x 31.75”. Black, brown, Northern Plains grey, brick, white colors. Beaded Moccasins This is a gorgeous and Belt Beaded weaving, excellent moccasins and belt. condition. Est. $1,000 ~ Condition poor, leather has hardened. Est. $1,500 HWAC# 50755 $60 ~ $120 HWAC# 50725 Lot # 2066 Arizona/New Mexico, Navajo Ganado - Klagetoh Navajo Lot # 2061 Northern Saddle Blanket Ganado- Plains Mink Lined Beaded Klagetoh saddle blanket Moccasins Mink lined beaded 29.5” x 20.5”. Perfect moccasins. Beautiful flower condition. Klagetoh is beading in perfect condition. Fur is worn. 9” long. Est. $300 ~ $600 HWAC# 49475 woven with grey or tan backgrounds and highlighted by the red. Rugs can often be found with, black borders, serrated Lot # 2062 Northern Plains diamond designs in the middle, and “stair Native American Sioux Beaded step” designs in each corner. Using rare Moccasins Antique Native hook patterns, diagonals, and cloud or stair American Sioux beaded moccasins borders, weavers specializing in these two sinew sewn, c.1850-1900. beading patterns have spent a lifetime honing their intact, but moccasins show much skills to create wear. 12” long. Est. $400 ~ $600 something rare. HWAC# 49473 Est. $200 ~ $400 HWAC# 50754 Lot # 2063 Lot # 2067 New Northern Plains Mexico, Mesa Verde Wide Ruin Weaving by Vintage Sioux Laurie Todd This very nice weaving is 23.5 x Moccasins c. 35”. Est. $250 ~ $350 HWAC# 48551 1880’s-1900 Northern Plains Lot # 2068 Native American Arizona/ (Sioux) Fully New Beaded Split Mexico, Navajo Silver and Turquoise Tongue. Excellent Concho Belt & 2 Sets of Collar glass seed Points Stamped silver and turquoise beadwork sinew sewn to Indian tanned hide with buffalo Parfleche soles. women’s concho belt. 12 conchos, Well worn, beading mostly intact.10.75” in length. Beadwork is green, blue, leather is 38” long. Good condition. white and Hudson Bay red/white. Est. $600 ~ $800 HWAC# 49327 Also included: 1) Stamped silver collar points, set with screws. 2) Lot # 2064 Modern Beading, Stamped silver collar points with Mukluk Style Moccasins turquoise stones. Est. $200 ~ $300 Modern beading, mukluk HWAC# 49449 style moccasins. Beading is in great condition, some wear on Lot # 2069 Arizona/New Mexico, moccasins. Cloth-lined and cloth Navajo Vintage Navajo Squash outsides above the leather with a Blossom Necklace c. 1960 leather and beaded band at top. Silver, turquoise and coral squash 10.5” long. Est. $400 ~ $600 blossom necklace. 28” long. 10 HWAC# 49476 squash blossoms with sterling leaves Naja is 5 pieces, 3.5” x 2.5”. Great condition, turquoise pieces ZOOM in and see close up detail vary in color, but that’s what High resolution images of ALL lots online! makes this piece so interesting! Est. $800 ~ $1,200 HWAC# 49448 FHWAC.com Bid online at www.HolabirdAmericana.com or call 775-851-1859 15

Day 2 ~ Native Americana Southwest Lot # 2070 Montana, Crane his early adult life there. Though Milton Howard’s talent was obvious to all “Tail Feathers” by Robert those around him, he did not take up carving seriously until he moved to Koeppler 1984 “Tail Feathers” Phoenix. He honed his skills as a carver of Hopi Katsina dolls, and his name handcrafted by R. K. (Robert quickly began to spread as a coveted artist for collectors around the world. Koeppler), ‘The Ringworm’. At the age of thirty, Milton Howard decided to dedicate his time completely Sterling silver necklace on to his Katsina carving talents. Est. $500 ~ $1,000 HWAC# 50700 silver chain. Image of an Indian Pueblo and an Eagle Dancer Lot # 2076 Arizona, Hopi Black Ogre Kachina Black on a cliff. Inset with a coral Ogre Kachina Spirit. Signed: B Kay Quuy Tewa. 15.5” h bead (sun) with three feathers x 3” w x 3” d. The Arizona Pueblo, referred to as Hopi- hanging at bottom of pendant. Tewa because their culture is similar to the Hopi on Comes in a beautiful wood box. First Mesa, is Hano at First Mesa. This ogre, Also called Bob Koeppler is nationally Nata-aska, the Black Ogre kachina carries a bow and known silversmith. Est. $400 ~ $800 HWAC# 48038 arrow and sometimes a knife or saw for hunting. He has flapping jaws which are always clacking. Est. $400 ~ Lot # 2071 , Vintage Turquoise and Coral $700 HWAC# 49757 Beaded Necklace Vintage turquoise, coral and silver beaded necklace. Seven strands. Lot # 2077 Arizona, Hopi Crow Choker style, clasp missing. Est. $120 ~ $200 Kachina by Dave Koots Crow HWAC# 49450 Kachina by Dave Koots. 11.75” h x 4” w x 4” d. Nicely designed crow Lot # 2072 Arizona, Hopi dancer. Est. $300 ~ $600 HWAC# Butterfly Maiden Kachina 49766 Butterfly Maiden Kachina, 16” h x 2.5” w x 3.5” d. Beautiful Lot # 2078 Arizona, Hopi piece. Est. $150 ~ $300 Koyala (Clown) Family HWAC# 49759 Kachina by Ted Pavatea Koyala (Clown) Family Lot # 2073 Arizona, Hopi “Combat” Kachina, 9.75” h x 4” w x Mudheadby by Earl Patterson 5” d. Beautifully carved, “Combat” Mudhead by by Earl mother with puppy and Patterson. Kachina dressed w/ boots, small clown. Theodore fatigues, and vest. 9” x 2.5” x 2.5”. Eyes (Ted) Pavatea was born missing. Sunweuma is also known as July 5th, 1952 to the village of Hano, (Tewa Earl Patterson (Hopi name: T-S-Hepya, Pueblo). His paternal clan is Tobacco, and his Sunaweuma). He is a talented and maternal clan is Spider/Bear. He is the son upcoming Kachina carver. His work is of Tewa-Hopi potter Garnet Pavatea, who gaining more and more recognition demonstrated Hopi pottery and exhibited amongst Kachina admirers and at the Museum of Northern Arizona Hopi collectors. Earl tries and plans on Artist’s Exhibition from 1953-1981. Koshari, being one of the best carvers ever!!! Earl’s favorite Koyala, Hano, or Tewa are the names of a clown that is often seen part in the making of a Kachina doll is the painting. He on the Hopi Mesas. Clown Kachinas provide amusement during belongs to the Roadrunner and Greasewood Clans of the Hopi Tribe. Kachina ceremonies. Often shown with watermelons, they behave in Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 49360 the usual manner of pueblo clowns, engaging in loud and boisterous conversation, immoderate actions, and gluttony. They are often Lot # 2074 Arizona, Hopi Black Ogre by drummers for dances. Est. $500 ~ $900 HWAC# 48861 Sam Louis (?) 1992 Black Ogre by Sam Louis (?)--cannot read signature. 15” h x 7” w x 5.5” Lot # 2079 Arizona, Hopi Left Handed Kachina d. Great face, human hair. Est. $500 ~ $800 by Alton Pashano Hopi artist Alton Pashano is HWAC# 49765 from First Mesa(old Hopi Village) Northeastern Arizona.The Left Handed Kachina is said by some Lot # 2075 to be derived from the Hualapai Nation, but other Arizona, Hopi Hopi attribute them to the Chemehuevi. He is called White Buffalo left handed because his gear is reversed. To draw Dancer 1996 an arrow from the quiver he must use his left hand White Buffalo rather than his right as is normal. The Kachina Dancer by moves with strange bobbing and little choppy Milton Howard. steps. Despite his odd behavior, he is an excellent Incredible piece. hunter. Est. $500 ~ $700 HWAC# 48854 One long feather missing. 10.5” h Lot # 2080 Arizona, Hopi Long-Haired Kachina x 7.75” w. Milton 1993 Long Haired Kachina by Timothy Talawepi. Howard is easily one of the most sought Called Angak’china, the Long-Haired Kachina, is a bringer of rain and after artists of his generation. Born on flowers. Their songs and dances are beautiful and a favorite of the the Navajo-Hopi Reservation in Tuba City, Hopi. The Long-Haired kachinas wear long flowing hair that represent Arizona in 1964. Milton eventually moved the rain falling.Timothy Talawepi was born February 6th, 1967 to to Albuquerque, New Mexico and spent Charles Talawepi and Marianne Tenakhongva. Timothy is self-taught 16 October 19-23, 2017

Day 2 ~ Native Americana Southwest but learned a lot from watching his father. ability. Woody loves to constantly carve kachinas and his passion is He also gives credit to Hopi carver, Brian seen in the different styles of kachinas that he makes. He was born on Honyouti, who helped him perfect his art. November 27, 1969 in Keams Canyon, Arizona. Woody belongs to the Est. $500 ~ $1,000 HWAC# 48848 Greasewood Clan. Est. $500 ~ $900 HWAC# 48873 Lot # 2081 Lot # 2085 Arizona, Hopi Owl Arizona, Hopi Kachina by Archie Howard Owl Mountain Lion Kachina by Archie Howard (Archie by Lawrence possibly a relation of Milton Acadiz 10” Howard). 14.5” h x 5” w x 6” d. h x 5” w x 4” Incredibly carved piece, simple d. Mountain coloration displayed o natural piece Lion (Toho) is of wood. Est. $1,000 ~ $1,500 accompanied HWAC# 48863 by the Warrior Maiden (He’e’e) and other guard Katsinam. The Mountain Lion protects the processions during some ceremonies. In spring ceremonies he appears as a dancer. Lot # 2086 Arizona, Hopi Pang Kachina by Melvin Lawrence LeAllen Acadiz is a well-known and prize-winning Hopi kachina carver. He Miles Pang Kachina by was born in 1964, and began carving in 1984. The Arizona State Museum Melvin Miles. 16”h x 8” w x notes, “Born in Tucson and a member of the Deer and Katsina clans of the 7”d. Absolutely incredible Hopi tribe, Lawrence’s artistic talent was recognized at an early age. [... carving! The Pang also known Lawrence] attended the prestigious Institute of American Indian Arts in as the Mountain Sheep is a Santa Fe, New Mexico. Est. $1,000 ~ $1,800 HWAC# 48864 game animal. The Mountain Sheep appears on the Second Lot # 2082 Arizona, Hopi Ogre Kachina by Mesa, healing the illness Lloyd Talawyma 1993 Ogre Kachina by Lloyd and brings rain to mother Talawyma, 14” h x 5” w x 3.5” d. Est. $200 ~ $400 earth. Est. $1,500 ~ $2,500 HWAC# 48849 HWAC# 48871 Lot # 2083 Arizona, Hopi Ogre Kachina by Reyes Kootswatewa 1995 Ogre Kachina by Reyes Kootswatewa. 5” x 3”. Kootswatewa died Aug. 20, Lot # 2087 Arizona, Hopi Shalako by 2000 in Phoenix, AZ. He was Tayron Polequaptewa Shalako by born in 1963 in Tuba City, AZ Tayron Polequaptewa. 18” h x 7” w x into the Salt People Clan for 5” d. piece has some missing feathers Eagle Clan. He was employed on headdress. Incredible carving. Est. $1,000 ~ $2,000 HWAC# 49762 by Goodwill Industries in Phoenix, AZ. He received excellence awards for Hopi Kachina Dolls and a Hopi Kachina carver. Lot # 2088 This ogre is signed on the bottom. Small piece missing, possibly a Arizona, Hopi sword. Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 48856 Shalako Kachina Lot # 2084 Arizona, Hopi Ogre w/ Two by John Children by Woody Sewemaenewa Ogre w/ Poleahla Two Children by Woody Sewemaenewa. 12.5” Shalako h x 5.5” w x 6” d. Great Ogre figure. Has been Kachina by mended in two areas. Woody Sewemaenewa John Poleahla. showed the talent required to be a great 16” h x 10” w Kachina carver at a very early age. Since he x 6” d. Great was to young to be initiated as a carver, he design and would sneak into his father’s shed and carve style. Est. in secret. One day when his kachinas were $500 ~ $800 discovered, everyone in his family knew that HWAC# 49764 Woody had the gift to become a carver. Then, he was guided and initiated properly by his father. Now, Woody’s work is known and recognized due to his hard work and artistic Bid online at www.HolabirdAmericana.com or call 775-851-1859 17

Day 2 ~ Native Americana Southwest Lot # 2089 Arizona, Hopi White Buffalo by H. Gruesome kachina! During the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, the Pueblo Nequatewa White Buffalo by H. Nequatewa. Indians of New Mexico and Arizona revolted against the Catholic 11” h x 4.5” w x 5” d. Est. $400 ~ $700 Church in an attempt to retain their religious freedom. Legend states HWAC# 48870 that a Hopi named Yowe killed and beheaded a Franciscan priest. After this incident, the Hopi referred to Yo-we or the Priest Killer as an Ogre Katsina that had the power to punish others.’’ Est. $300 ~ $500 HWAC# 48875 Lot # 2096 Arizona/New Mexico Shalako Kachina by Roger Selina Shalako Kachina by Roger Selina. 15” h x 5.25” w x 3” d. The Shalako, who are believed to have first arrived at Zuni around 1840, retrace the wanderings of the Zunis from the center earth to the modern pueblo. The Shalako are the God’s messengers and run back and forth all year long carrying messages, as well as bringing moisture and Lot # 2090 Arizona, Hopi/ rain when needed. When they leave, they also carry Tewa Snake Dancers by the Zunis’ prayers for rain with them. The Shalako Andrew Sahmie Two Ceremony takes place after the crops are in. Est. Snake Dancers by Andrew $300 ~ $500 HWAC# 49760 Sahmie. 10” h x 8.5” w 5” d. Nice pair of dancers. Lot # 2097 New Mexico, Zuni Est. $1,500 ~ $2,000 Pueblo Shalako by Eldred HWAC# 49758 Sanchez 1993 Shalako Kachina, 14.5” h x 4” w x 4.25” d. Nicely carved and painted with feathers and fur. Shalako, a reenactment of the creation and migration of the Zuni people to “Heptina,” the “Middle Place,” has persisted through Lot # 2091 Arizona, Polacca Ogre, “Nataska” the centuries. The religious activities are controlled Ogre, “Nataska” by Louis Reyna Jr. Oil stained by “caciques” of the six kivas, representing the four kachina of cottonwood root--a fabulous ogre. Nice detail on this kachina, has had some repair. Est. directions and up and down, which constitute the $200 ~ $350 HWAC# 48872 dance groups, and each kiva is associated with a direction, a color, and certain fetishes. Each of the six kivas has a Shalako god representative. Each Lot # 2092 Arizona, Polacca Warrior Mouse Shalako has two impersonators, the understudy and the “older brother.” The spectacular figures stand Kachina Warrior Mouse approximately ten feet tall, the mask and costume kachina by Gaylene being carried on a pole by an attendant inside the Tungovia. Very charming embroidered garments that are draped around mouse figure. 5” high. Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 48862 hoops. Est. $700 ~ $1,000 HWAC# 48853 Lot # 2093 Lot # 2098 New Mexico, Zuni Pueblo Zuni Wood Carrier by Ben Seciwa, #2 Zuni Arizona Eagle Wood Carrier by Ben Seciwa. 11.25” x 4.5” x 3.75”. Hand carved and painted design with applied felt, Kachina fur, yarn, feathers, beads and crushed turquoise. Eagle kachina, dancing. Very Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 49339 beautifully carved, but foot broken off (not too apparent). 4.25” h x 6” w. Est. $70 ~ $150 HWAC# 48860 Lot # 2099 New Mexico, Zuni Pueblo0 LongHorn Lot # 2094 Kachina by Ben Seciwa LongHorn Kachina by Ben Arizona Mountain Lion Kachina Mountain Seciwa (1941-). 12” h x 5” Lion Kachina by unknown carver. Figure is w x 6” d. Est. $100 ~ $200 missing base. HWAC# 48851 8.5” h x 4”w. Real shells Lot # 2100 attached. Old Arizona, Hopi piece, and Chicken Bowl by interesting. Est. Evelyn Poolheco $60 ~ $120 HWAC# 48858 c. 1970’s Classic polychrome chicken Lot # 2095 bowl with traditional motif. Good condition. Arizona/New Mexico, Navajo Yo-We 7.25” x 9.5” x 5.5”. Evelyn Poolheco (1916- 1989), Tewa, Spider, Tewa Village, active Kachina or Priest Killer Yo-We 1960-1980. In collections of Museum of Kachina or Priest Killer, Navajo Northern Arizona. Est. $120 ~ $240 HWAC# 49374 Kachina. 15” h x 10 w x 8”d. Unsigned. 18 October 19-23, 2017

Day 2 ~ Native Americana Southwest Lot # 2101 Arizona, Hopi Effigy Lot # 2108 Arizona, Hopi Vintage Hopi (Bird) Bowl Black on red Vase Vintage Hopi jar / vase / seed pot. polychrome bowl. Red feather, Used condition, 9.25” h x 8.5” diameter. Kiva step design. Unsigned, good Small chip in rim. Est. $200 ~ $300 HWAC# 49458 condition, tiny chip in rim. 4.5” x 9.75” x 6.5”. Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 49375 Lot # 2102 Arizona, Hopi Hano Vase Hano vase, unsigned. Bird forms with leaf design on rim. 6” h x 3.75” diameter. Est. $100 ~ $150 HWAC# 49306 Lot # 2103 Arizona, Hopi Small Vintage Hopi Vase Lot # 2109 Arizona, Navajo c.1942 Small vintage Hopi Two Casha Blue Sky Pots vase, tiny handles. Worn Two miniature pots by Casha areas and rim, 4” h x 2.25” Blue Sky (Navajo). These are incredibly detailed etched red clay pots diameter. Est. $40 ~ $80 with blue and white coloration. Her work is Santa Clara redware HWAC# 50746 inspired. Butterfly designs. One is round, 1-5/8” diameter, sits flat. the other is an egg-shaped seed pot, 2-1/8” h x 1-7/8” diameter. Est. $400 ~ $800 HWAC# 49336 Lot # 2104 Arizona, Hopi Lot # 2110 Arizona, Poston Mohave Two Hopi Plates 1) Plate Frog, Elmer Gates c. 1970’s Mohave by Jean Sahme Nampeyo Pig by Elmer Gates. Red on buff, pig (Sak’Hosee), 8.75” effigy smoking a cigarette, signed diameter. Born in 1948, Elmer Gates. 5.75” x7” x 4.5”. Generally, Jean Sahme Nampeyo is Mojave men were not potters. Elmer a Hopi-Tewa potter from Gates, who was born in 1929 and lived the village of Hano at First Mesa on the Hopi Reservation. After years in Poston, Arizona on the Fort Mohave of watching and sometimes helping, Jean began seriously working Reservation, was an exception. He had with clay in 1972, working alongside her mother and grandmother learned to make pottery from his aunt. (Rachel Namingha Nampeyo), both of whom mentored and influenced He then continued studying all styles her styles, designs and techniques. Jean vividly remembers advice her of southwestern pottery and working grandmother gave her “to respect and follow the traditional method for with various techniques. He sold his work at the Colorado River Indian it will sustain your livelihood.” Jean has followed that advice closely all Tribal Museum in the 1970s. Gates was so confident in his chosen her life. 2) Incredible designed plate by Valerie Kahe, 9.5”. Valerie Kahe’s profession that he taught a number of young artists of Mojave and Hopi Pottery is very well recognized and highly regarded. Valerie is the Maricopa tribes, as well as non-natives, including Santa Fe ceramicist daughter of Hopi Pottery artist Gloria Kahe, whose pottery is also very Rick Dillingham. Est. $200 ~ $400 HWAC# 49354 highly regarded. Est. $400 ~ $600 HWAC# 49406 Lot # 2111 Arizona Two Ladles by Lot # 2105 Arizona, Hopi Two Wally Lomakema Two Ladles by Wally Vintage Hopi Pots 1) Frieda Lomakema. Both with different designs on Poleahla (c.1935-1995). This handles, new, never used. “10.5” c 2.75”. Hopi potter was Fire/ Coyote Polychrome, black, red on tan. Beautiful! Clan active making pottery Est. $240 ~ $400 HWAC# 49404 between 1955-1990. Hopi Pot, 3” h x 5” diameter. 2) Vintage Lot # 2112 Arizona/New pot signed Ann Tewahaf-Tewa. Mexico, Navajo Folk Art 2” h x 3.25” diameter. Est. $250 ~ $400 HWAC# 49444 Turkey Navajo folk art chicken, turkey or some Lot # 2106 Arizona, Hopi Vintage Hopi bird? Top of head chipped. 4” x 3” x 2.5”. Unsigned. Ceramic Pot Vintage Hopi ceramic pot. Est. $50 ~ $80 HWAC# 52130 Design is faded. 4” h x 6” diameter. Tiny chips in rim and on pot. Unsigned. Est. $60 ~ Lot # 2113 $120 HWAC# 50738 Arizona/New Mexico Navajo Folk Art Animals Three Navajo folk art Lot # 2107 Arizona, animals. Two are by Larry Ben. One Hopi Vintage Hopi is a Ram, 4.25” x 4.5” x 2”. The other Vase c. 1935 Hopi vase, sometimes called a one is a Buffalo, 3.25” x 5” x 2.6”. “Tulip Vase”, black and red on cream--feather Both are in excellent condition. The and geometric design--somewhat faded. other figure is unsigned, very rough, Unsigned, 8.25” x 4” diameter. Small chip on rim. image of a bull with hair on it. 4” x 2”. Est. $200 ~ $300 HWAC# 49376 Est. $200 ~ $250 HWAC# 49774 Bid online at www.HolabirdAmericana.com or call 775-851-1859 19

Day 2 ~ Native Americana Southwest Lot # 2114 Arizona/New Mexico Navajo Lot # 2119 New Polished Firecloud Red/Black Vase Mexico, Acoma Stella Navajo polished red\\black firecloud vase Shutiva Acoma by J. (Jerome) Begay and M. (Melissa) Pot w/ Lid Stella Johnson. Beautiful piece in excellent Shutiva handmade, condition, simple design, wave line corrugated pot with extends from lip to base. Vase is 7.25” h x lid. Hand painted 6” diameter. Melissa Johnson and Jerome design on handles. Begay are Navajo potters who usually 5” high x 5.5” collaborate on their projects. Jerome is diameter. Pot has a from Monticello, Utah and is a member sight crack from one handle to the rim. Otherwise the pot is in good of the Reed People Clan. Born in 1972 condition. Stella Shutiva (1939-1992) of Acoma Pueblo was a well- he essentially taught himself to make known potter who specialized in recreating the corrugated wares of pottery and appeared in the marketplace prehistoric times. Her mother, Jessie Garcia, is credited with reviving in the early 1990’s. Melissa is from the Kayenta area, a member of the the corrugated ware, and inspiring Stella to continue in her tradition. Tobacco People Clan. She’s been making pottery since the late 1990’s. In 1973, Stella demonstrated pottery making at the Smithsonian Est. $450 ~ $650 HWAC# 49773 Institution where she studied its collection of Acoma pottery with “the goal of combining a feeling of the past with contemporary designs.” Lot # 2115 Arizona/New Mexico Est. $100 ~ $150 HWAC# 40347 Stella Teller Pot, Maricopa Wedding Vase. and Acoma Lot # 2120 New Mexico, Acoma Turtle 1) Stella Teller (Isleta Pueblo Corrine Louis Pot Pueblo)pot, 1.75” h x 2.25” Corrine Louis, horsehair and diameter. 2) Traditional Maricopa incised pot. Excellent condition. pottery Wedding vase possibly 5.75” h x 8” diameter. Corrine made by Lena Meskeer. 4.75” and Gary Louis are both from the x 4.75” x 2.25”. good condition, Acoma Pueblo, also called Sky worn. 3) Unsigned Acoma turtle, City. Corrine was first introduced 1.25” x 2.75” x 1.75”. 3) Pot Est. $170 ~ $350 HWAC# 50748 to pottery making at a young age by her grandmother, Marie Lot # 2116 Arizona/New Z. Chino, and mother, Carrie Mexico Vintage Hopi(?) Pot Chino-Charlie. The family has This of has been broken and been known for pottery making for many years. Corrine and Gary repaired. Rim also has broken, are carrying on the family tradition of working with pottery. They chipped area. It is possibly first came across the idea of using horse hair on their pottery after vintage Hopi or possibly Casas Corrine pulled out a fired batch of pottery when one of her own hair Grande. Brown, subtle design. strands fell on the pottery and scorched the pot. It was from this 6” h x 12” diameter. Est. $50 accident that the idea of using such a method to decorate pottery was ~ $150 HWAC# 49456 invented, therefore, Gary and Corrine are credited with this style of pottery. There were many trial and errors that took place over several Lot # 2117 Minnesota years until they mastered the art of what is now known as “horse hair Catlinite Pipestone pottery”. Gary also etched on the pottery to create an even greater Pipes & Pipe Stem Five contrast and style on the pots. Est. $250 ~ $400 HWAC# 49460 Catlinite Pipestone Pipes and pipe stem. These Lot # 2121 New pipes are made of solid Mexico, Acoma Pueblo sacred catlinite, found Five Acoma Pots 1) in Minnesota. 1) vintage Vintage basket pot, octagonal “T” pipe, 7. 5”. birds. Fair condition, 2) Polished and incised 6” h x 4.25” diameter. “T” pipe. 8.5”. 3) Modern 2) Vintage bowl by looking “T” pipi, has small chip on mouth end. 6”. 4) Long pipe, carved Juana Leno (1917- and shaped. 13”. 5) “V” shaped, and angled with design at crux, 13”. 2000). 3.25” h x 4.25 6) Wood pipe stem, nicel carved with turtle effigies, 15.75”. All are in diameter. 3) Vintage vase, has some chips on rim and bowl. 5.25” h x good condition. Est. $500 ~ $800 HWAC# 50741 3.25”. diameter. 4) Vintage pot by Mildred Antonio, tiny chips. 4.25” h x 4” diameter. 5) Tiny bot by DQ, Acoma. Not old, 2” h x 2.25” diameter. Lot # 2118 Two Catlinite T-Pipes and Est. $450 ~ $800 HWAC# 49443 One Handmade pipe Two T-pipes of catlinite--one is 7.5” long and the other is Lot # 2122 New Mexico, Isleta 5.25” long. Also included is a handmade Pueblo Bowl and Pitcher c.1925 ceramic pipe with a figure on the bowl, White bowl has twisted handles 6.25” long. Est. $200 ~ $300 HWAC# 49447 and mimbres design, 2.5” h x 6.75”, unsigned. One handle chipped and small chips on rim. Small pitcher, unsigned. 2.5” h x 3” w. Tiny chips on rim. Est. $50 ~ $100 HWAC# 49355 20 October 19-23, 2017

Day 2 ~ Native Americana Southwest Lot # 2123 New Mexico, Isleta Pueblo Small Lot # 2128 New Mexico, Jemez Pueblo Two Bowl, L. R. Jojola Small bowl by L. R. Jojola. Jemez Pots Mary E. Toya, Jemez Pueblo, Leaf and kiva step design. 3.25” h x 4.25” active c.1950-1990. Small pot, 2.5” h x diameter. Est. $50 ~ $80 HWAC# 49365 2.25” diameter, good condition, small worn area near base. 2) Wedding pot, unsigned. Painted in bright colors, 7” h x 4.5” x 3.5”. Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 49445 Lot # 2124 New Mexico, Isleta Lot # 2129 New Mexico, Pueblo White Bear Playing Laguna Pueblo Five Violin, Mona Teller c.2015 Miniature Vessels w/ Beautifully simple white bear Lids--Thomas Natseway playing natural wood violin Five Miniature Vessels w/ by Mona Teller. 6” x 6” x 6”. Lids--Thomas Natseway. Charming! Mona Teller, “Pa- Tallest pot is 1.25”, smallest Shawn-Thupa-Wa”, was born to is 5/8”. Intricate designs the Pueblo of Isleta-Tewa in 1960. perfectly executed. Thomas She began making clay sculptures at the age of 24. Mona was inspired Natseway is a potter from to carry on the family tradition of making clay figures by the famous Laguna Pueblo (born April Stella Teller (mother) and Lynette Teller (sister), who are both well 19, 1953). When he was known for their contribution to the art world with their elaborate working as a journalist in the clay sculptures. Stella is featured in many publications and has won early 1980s he interviewed numerous awards. They taught Mona all the fundamentals of working Charmae Shields, a potter with clay. Mona continues to specialize in storytellers, nativity’s, from Acoma Pueblo. They animals, and small children at play, which she refers to as “moz kids”. fell in love and were soon Her pottery is made using natural pigments gathered from within married. Thomas moved to the Isleta Pueblo. The sculptures are hand pinched, hand coiled, hand Charmae’s home at Acoma painted, and fired outdoors, the traditional way, with cow chips used and learned to make pottery for fuel. Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 52129 from his wife, Charmae, (b. 1958) and her mother, Ethel Lot # 2125 New Mexico, Jemez Pueblo Three Shields, both well respected and award-winning Acoma potters.Thomas Toned Jar, Teri Catero Three Toned Jar by began making his miniature creations in the early 1980s. His works range Teri Catero. Polychromed pot with incised bear in size from one-quarter to three-quarters inch in height and diameter. claws and bears. base of pot is a green color. Each vessel is made from Acoma clay dug from a deposit some distance 4.25” h x 3.5” diameter. A very different jar. from the pueblo. At first he was decorating his miniatures with traditional Est. $120 ~ $240 HWAC# 52120 Acoma fine-line designs but after doing some research into old Mimbres, Anasazi, Hohokam, and Sikyatki (Hopi) motifs he got very interested in Lot # 2126 New recreating those prehistoric designs. Est. $1,000 ~ $1,500 HWAC# 49400 Mexico, Jemez Pueblo Carved Lot # 2130 New Mexico, Laguna Pueblo Feathers on Micaceous Pot, LuAnne Aragon 2013 Redware, LLT Micaceous pot by LuAnne Aragon. Design Carved feathers on redware signed “LLT”, depicts, dragonfly, raincloud and corn. 8” with nice etched design in pink/tan color. h x 8” diameter. LuAnne began her pottery 2.5” h x 3” diameter. Beautifully executed! making at the Poeh Center in Pojoaque Est. $130 ~ $200 HWAC# 52123 Pueblo from 2009 to 2012. Using Micaceous clay, she studied under Clarence Cruz and Lot # 2127 New Mexico, Jemez Michael Bancroft and also with fellow Pueblo Sgraffito Melon Pot, Vangie student Ray D. Garcia. She still continues to Tafoya Sgraffito melon redware take pottery classes at the Poeh Center when possible. Est. $200 ~ pot by Vangie Tafoya. this pot is $400 HWAC# 49313 part melon style and als etched with feather, bearpaw, kiva step Lot # 2131 New Mexico, Nambe Pueblo Black and lightning designs. Incredible Micaceous Jar, Martha Amero Black micaceous tonality of colors. 5.5” h x 5.5” jar by Martha Amero. Odd shaped jar with tiny diameter. Vangie Tafoya Jemez turtle peeking over rim. 4” h x 3” diameter. “I am Pueblo/San Ildefonso Pueblo, active spiritually awakened when creating pottery! It ca. 1982-present: polished redware, brings me closer to my mother who has completed black-on-white sgraffito jars, seed the circle. In relearning what she taught me I find a pots, melon bowls, wedding vases, canteens, pitchers, and miniatures. connection to my mother and our beloved Nambe. Vangie Tafoya is the granddaughter of Maria Sanchez Colaque; wife of To me Mother Earth is Nambe and all of its beauty. David Tafoya; mother of Brenda Tafoya, Helen Tafoya Henderson and I continue to create simple undecorated pieces Tyron Tafoya; grandmother of at least one; related to Maria Martinez. as my ancestors did. The mica shines in place of Vangie signs her pottery as: Vangie Tafoya, Jemez, followed by an eagle decoration.” (Martha Romero) Est. $90 ~ $150 feather as her own singular trademark, to denote her clan origin. Est. HWAC# 52125 $250 ~ $350 HWAC# 52154 Bid online at www.HolabirdAmericana.com or call 775-851-1859 21

Day 2 ~ Native Americana Southwest Lot # 2132 New Mexico, San Felipe Lot # 2136 New Mexico, Santa Pueblo Jar by Gerren Candelaria Clara Pueblo Abstracted Avanyu, Rain clouds, lightning and corn Marie Suazo Abstracted Avanyu designs on jar by Gerren Candelaria. by Marie Suazo. Very deeply 6” h x 7.5” diameter. Good condition. etched water serpent on redware, He was born in 1983, Gerren is part 1.75” h x 2.75” diameter. Marie of a younger generation of potters Suazo, Santa Clara Pueblo, Marie from San Felipe. At a young age, he is the granddaughter of Rosita first learned about pottery making Velarde; daughter of Teresa and marketing from his grandmother Gutierrez; sister of Carol Velarde, Juanita Toledo, who was from Jemez. Ivan Gutierrez, Doris Tenorio, His mother, Sara Candelaria, grew up there and would take him and his Earl Gutierrez, and Tony Gutierrez, Jr. Suazo. Marie Suazo has been a brother Daryl to Jemez to visit her family where Gerren’s grandmother consistent award winner at Santa Fe Indian Market since 1990 and she would be making pottery. He remembers, “She’d always offer me a has been referenced and published in numerous books and articles. piece of clay to make something. So that’s how I got started, but other Many potters at Santa Clara Pueblo produce black carved pottery than that, the main person that helped me out was my brother Daryl. but few achieve the deep cuts into the pottery wall that Suazo does. That’s where I learned how to make bigger pieces.” Est. $150 ~ $250 Additionally, to offset the design, she faintly outlines the edges of the HWAC# 50701 cuts with a thin matte black line. Such a simple outline of the design greatly enhances its visual impact. Est. $150 ~ $250 HWAC# 52118 Lot # 2133 New Mexico, San Felipe Pueblo Unpolished Jar by Ray Lot # 2137 New Mexico, Santa Duck Unpolished jar by Ray D. Clara Pueblo Anita Suazo Pot Garcia (a.k.a. Ray Duck). Black and Incredible triangular small pot white on orange micaceous clay. by Anita Suazo. Redware, deeply Corn and geometric designs, 6” x carved designs. 1.5” x 2”. Excellent 6” diameter. Excellent condition. condition. Anita Louise Suazo (born With few potters at San Felipe, May 13, 1937) is a Native American Ray had to learn his techniques potter from Santa Clara Pueblo, through experimentation. In 2004, New Mexico, United States. Anita is he began going to the art studio at recognized as a master potter. Since the Student Union building at the 1979, she has consistently won University of New Mexico to learn awards at the Santa Fe Indian Market and the Eight Northern Pueblos from the other students and artists. Since then, he has taken Pueblo Indian Arts and Crafts Shows. In 1985, she participated in the Sid pottery and micaceous pottery classes at the Poeh Center in Pojoaque Deusch Gallery show in New York. Est. $100 ~ $200 HWAC# 49471 Pueblo. In his pottery, however, Ray primarily incorporates traditional elements of New Mexico. Est. $200 ~ $400 HWAC# 50702 Lot # 2138 New Mexico, Santa Clara Pueblo Black on Black Pot, Merton Lot # 2134 New Mexico, San & Linda Sisneros c.1998 Black on Juan Pueblo Redware Seed Oot, black pot by Merton & Linda Sisneros. Roy Tsigowanu Very fine two- Feather, kiva step and water serpent color (red/white) sgraffito seed designs. Very elegant work, 3.5” pot with menacing water serpent h x 4.5” diameter. Both Linda and figure by Roy Tsigowanu. Very Merton, a married couple, have a long textural, 2” h x 3.25” diameter. heritage of pottery in their families. Beautiful jar. Est. $200 ~ $300 Together they carry on these family HWAC# 52119 traditions, and include on their pottery a triangle mark to symbolize three generations of potting. Their pots are traditional hand-coiled, pit-fired pueblo pottery from local clay. The couple does a few of the deep-carved pots typical of Santa Clara pottery, but mostly makes painted black-on-black and red-on- Lot # 2135 New Mexico, Santa Clara red pottery. They are among only a few potters in Santa Clara who Pueblo Polished Blackware w/ continue to make the black-on-black pottery in the traditional manner. carved Avanyu by Victor & Naomi (Wikipedia) Est. $120 ~ $260 HWAC# 52117 Eckleberry c.1998 Polished blackware with carved water serpent, 3.25” h x Lot # 2139 New Mexico, Santa Clara Pueblo 4.5” diameter. In 1981 Victor moved to Blackware Figurine, Gary Gutierrez Santa Clara Pueblo where he observed c.2000 Blackware figurine by Gary his aunts (Mary Cain and Mida Tafoya) Gutierrez. Seated figure of man holding making pottery. Nonetheless, he considers himself largely self-taught. bow and arrow, but bow and arrow are Naomi was born in Los Angeles (1961) to a non-Indian father and a missing. 3.75” h x 4.75” w x 3.5” deep.Tiny Santa Clara mother (Patricia Fuentes). She moved to Santa Clara in chip on lower back. Gary Gutierrez, Santa 1984, met Victor, and they started potting together. Victor and Naomi Clara Pueblo, is the son of Dorothy and Paul form their pots independently. Naomi designs the pots but Victor Gutierrez who has won a number of awards carves them. Then Naomi does the polishing and Victor the firing. at the prestigious Santa Fe Indian Market for Truly a collaborative effort. : They won two First Places at the most his burnished and highly polished Pueblo recent Picuris show. More information is available in the Fourteen figures. Est. $100 ~ $150 HWAC# 52122 Families book page 236. Est. $150 ~ $250 HWAC# 52110 22 October 19-23, 2017