American Indian & Related Artifacts & Art - "Big Spring Phoenix Auction 2012"

1960s, Beautiful cast faux argillite totem pole with intricate details. Very good condition but the fin on top has been glued back on. 17"

1970s, Traditional hand carved and painted winged cedar totem pole in very good condition. 13"

1970s, Fine ivory carving of a rare leopard seal, the spots of inlaid baleen. Very good condition. 1" x 5"

Late 1900s, Beautiful hand crafted sealskin toy canoe done in accurate detail including harpoon, oars, etc. Very good condition. 4-1/2" x 25-...

Early/Mid 1900s, Rare hand carved wooden handled knife done in raven form with inlaid eyes and steel blade. Very good condition. 16"

Mid/Late 1900s, Rare hand carved ivory bear pendant/medallion with inlaid abalone eyes. Very good condition, small split. 2" x 2"

Early/Mid 1900s, Traditional old wedge knife used for seal skinning; with caribou horn handle. Very good condition. 4" x 5-1/2"

Late 1900s, Beautiful nickel silver bracelet with traditional stamped Northwest Coast designs. Very good condition. 5-1/4" + 1-3/4" x 1&...

Various ages, Old hand filed heavy steel bladed knife with more recent incised bone handle and sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded sheath with America

Late 1900s, Unique hand crafted doll's buckskin war shirt and leggings with very fine cut-in fringe, plus a matching dress. Very good conditio...

Late 1900s, Beautiful hand crafted wooden round drum with ghost dance symbols and carved wooden beater. Very good condition. 4" x 13"

Late 1900s, Extra large lidded shaped rawhide trunk with simple diamond symbols and red tradecloth corners. Very good condition. 11" x 7-1/2&...

Late 1900s, Traditional style shaped rawhide case with lid, mineral painted designs, and red wool edges. Very good condition. 11" x 15"

Mid 1900s, Classic pair of buckskin moccasins with beaded vamps and sides and with blue flower designs. Very good condition. 9"

Mid to late 1900s, Exceptional long buckskin beaded bag with two sided design of traditional Crow symbols. Very good condition. 36" x 5-1/2&...

1970s, Large pair of white moose hide moccasins with simple 3-color denticulate diamonds beaded on the vamps. Very good condition. 11"

Mid 1900s, Classic small 1-sided drawstring buckskin bag with fringed bottom and beautiful medallion symbol on a yellow/orange field. Very good con

Early/Mid 1900s, Unique buckskin bag with fully beaded round body and drawstring top. Very good condition with some minor repairs. 6" x 8"

Late 1900s, Hand crafted costume shoulder wrap made from a full coyote pelt, backed with red tradecloth and with bells and tin cones. Good conditio

Mid/Late 1900s, Traditional style attached bow case and arrow quiver made from buffalo hide; comes with five arrows. Very good condition. 31"...

Early 1900s, Traditional pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded elk hide moccasins with hard rawhide soles and traditional designs. Very good co

Mid/Late 1900s, Very fine yellow ochred antelope bag with 2-sided lazy stitch beaded geometric design, dog ear top and long fine twist fringe. Very

Mid 1900s, Unique quill covered rawhide triple row head band with buckskin ends. Good condition, several of the quills are loose or missing. 1/2&...

1900, Southern Plains beaded hide bag with diamond image, crosses, and fringe. 11" X 6"

1890s, Southern Plains painted hide covered drum. Good condition, no breaks. 12-3/4" x 7"

1930s, Sioux beaded hide bag with beaded American flags, geometric shapes, flowers, and with fringe. 21" x 3-1/2"

1890s, Southern Plains beaded buckskin paint bag. Slight bead loss from use, beading on one side. 3-1/2" x 2-3/4"

1890s, Wonderful Sioux beaded hide turtle umbilical cord fetish. Mint condition. 4" x 1-3/4"

1880s, Plains Indian shaman's buffalo rattle with rawhide wrapping. 14" x 2"

1930s, Fantastic Cheyenne beaded bag with traditional beaded pattern. Mint condition, beaded on one side. 5-1/4" x 5-1/2"

20th Century, Traditional Plains style ledger drawing depicting two fighting Indians on horseback. 13-1/2" x 8" (20-1/2" x 17")

1930s, Apache beaded hide bag with floral image and Ghan dancers on border. Beaded on one side, strap has repair. 7" x 4"

1890s, Early Cheyenne sinew sewn beaded moccasins with traditional geometric pattern. In oval frame, slight bead loss. 10" x 4"

Mid 1900s, Traditional hand crafted German silver(?) necklace with elaborate assortment of charms, tokens, and beads. Very good used condition. 16...

Early 1900s, Very rare one gallon brown glass whiskey bottle with original label. Raised lettering around the shoulder says "Federal law proh...

Late 1900s, Beautiful strand of extra-large 6-layer green oval chevron or "apostle" tradebeads. 20" long, 3 " each

1920s, Rare early hand carved and painted cedar "black face" mask done in traditional style. Very good condition, some cracks. 10"...

1970s, Beautiful hand carved billowed box with faces on each end and cowrie shell inlays on the rim (one broken). Very good condition. 4" x 9...

Late 1900s, Beautiful classic Crow design elongated buckskin pipe/tobacco bag with lazy stitch beadwork, extra long fringe, and full red ochre body.

Late 1900s, Classic Crow design buckskin pipe/tobacco bag with traditional lazy stitch beadwork and very fine twist fringe. Very good condition. ...

Various ages, Rare old hand filed knife with inlay handle in a classic buckskin bound hard rawhide case decorated with brass tacks and fringed edgin

1800s, Very rare "D-Guard" short sword/bowie with wood handle. Very good condition. 21"

1942, Standard issue 7.62 X 54R caliber Mosin Nagent bolt action rifle with original bayonet, cleaning tools, oil casks, sling (stamped 1950), and m

1950s, Colorful sturdy weave double saddle blanket rug with banded pattern. Very good used condition, light fading. 60" x 35"

Early/Mid 1900s, Traditional square crystal all wool saddle blanket. Very good condition. Ex: Fred Harvey 31" x 31"

1970s, Small hand woven Western saddle blanket in very good condition. 30" x 30"

1960s, Homespun all wool saddle blanket with serrated elements. Poor condition. 29" x 25"

Mid 1900s, Traditional butterfly design table rug in fair condition, some bleed. 33" x 18"

1960s, Set of three fine weave rugs with traditional designs. All very good condition, one with some soiling. 16" x 15"

Mid 1900s, Traditional short napped all wool serape with original label and felt edging. Very good condition, some minor wear in a few areas. 75&q...