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Artemis Gallery will present its Ancient | Asian | Ethnographic | Fine Art auction on March 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM MST, in a timed online sale based in Boulder, Colorado. The carefully curated selection brings together ancient artifacts and ethnographic works from cultures around the world, each hand selected for its authenticity, visual appeal, and collecting potential. Whether as unforgettable gifts, compelling first acquisitions for new collectors, or distinctive additions that elevate established collections, the pieces in this sale offer meaningful connections to history through objects of enduring beauty and craftsmanship. Chancay Woven Lidded Reed Basket for Weaving Tools. Estimate: $500 - $750.

Dayak Anthropomorphic Wood Mask w/ Kaolin Pigments. Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Sarawak, Iban Dayak peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An anthropomorphic mask carved from a single block of wood and finished with black and white kaolin pigments, creating a bold contrast across its features. Estimate: $500 - $750.

Tibetan Bone Bracelet - Garuda and Dorje Motifs. Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 20th century CE. A finely carved bracelet fashioned from bone ornaments, repurposed from a Tibetan rus rgyan (bone ornament), an element traditionally associated with Tantric Buddhist ritual dress. Known in Western literature as a "tantric apron," the rus rgyan was worn by religious adepts and dancers during esoteric ceremonies. Estimate: $500 - $750.

Yang Yang Mixed Media on Newspaper - Two Figures. Yang Yang (Chinese-American, b. 1953). Abstract Figures. Mixed media: oil paint and ink on newspaper, n.d. Initialed at upper right. A layered and visceral work, this painting by Yang Yang overlays gestural oil and ink figures onto a ground of printed newspaper. Two intertwined forms, their outlines sketched in looping black lines, emerge from the newsprint substrate, their bodies stained in earthen reds and ochres. Estimate: $500 - $750.

Neolithic Saharan Circular Flint Blade Tool. North Africa, Sahara Desert region, Neolithic Period, ca. 8000 to 3000 BCE. A circular chert tool shaped from mottled gray flint with visible percussion marks from flaking. Likely used as a scraping or cutting implement, it features a broad, rounded form ideal for handheld use. The surface retains desert patina and pitting characteristic of long-term burial in arid sands. Size: 2" Diameter (5.1 cm) Estimate: $500 - $750.

Inuit Walrus Ivory Fish Lure & Pumice / Stone Sinker. Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Beringian / Old Bering Sea Culture, Punuk / Thule to Inuit culture, ca. 500 to 1800 CE. Three utilitarian fishing-related objects including a carved walrus ivory lure or sinker, a pumice stone implement, and a white stone weight. The walrus ivory example is formed as a slender, petaloid fish with drilled cavities at the head suggesting eyes and incised slit-like gills, its surface adorned with linear grooves, reflecting the longstanding Bering Sea tradition of decorating hunting and fishing tools. Estimate: $450 - $700.

19th C. Needlepoint of Pastoral Architecture & Garden. Western Europe or United States, Victorian era, ca. 19th century CE. A pictorial needlepoint tapestry depicting an idyllic outdoor scene centered on a neo-classical building with a columned portico and prominent cupola, set within a landscaped garden. The work is executed in needlepoint or petit point embroidery and reflects popular interest in architecture inspired by Georgian and Federalist styles. Estimate: $450 - $675.

19th C. British Pocket Sundial Compass in Wood Case. Western Europe, England, Georgian to early Victorian era, ca. late 18th to early 19th century CE. A finely turned wood pocket pantochronometer, also known as a floating-card sundial compass, an elegant fusion of navigation and timekeeping technology. The circular case, crafted from smoothly turned wood, contains a paper dial printed with Roman numerals for hours and directional indicators, encased beneath a domed glass cover. Estimate: $450 - $675.

Naga Brass & Beaded Ceremonial Crown Diadem. South Asia, Northeast India, Naga people, ca. 20th century CE. An impressive ceremonial crown of hammered brass, formed into a broad band that rises to a scalloped peak at the front. The surface is richly embellished with repousse spiral motifs, symbols associated with vitality, continuity, and ritual significance within Naga culture. Estimate: $450 - $675.

Two Ancient Celtic Bronze Arm Bands, Circular & Twisted. Western / Central Europe, Germany, Celtic / Roman cultures, ca. 4th century BCE to 3rd century CE. A fine pair of ancient bracelets. The slender bangle armband or bracelet is cast from a classic tin-bronze alloy with a simple circular band showing a timeworn green patina. This one was purportedly discovered in Germany. Estimate: $450 - $675.