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

Auction Details

Our 34th annual Spring auction will feature a great selection of American Indian and related artifacts, art, and collectibles. We have a large selection of Pueblo pottery, many classic old and finer more recent Navajo rugs and weavings, an impressive accumulation of baskets from all the regions, classic old and newer pieces of Indian jewelry, and many pieces of rare and hard-to-find beadwork. This auction includes a great selection of original art as well, including sought after Native and Western artists, some nice bronzes, plus Eskimo relics, carvings, tradebeads, unusual tribal relics, interesting and hard-to-find antique and Western collectibles, and 2 large arrowhead collections! Truly a great assortment. Please join us in sunny Phoenix, AZ for this big event!
Pima Basket1Pima Basket
Mid 1900s, Small fine weave tray or plate with classic modified key design. Very good condition. 8" x 2-1/2"
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimates : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to bearlady472 for (200.00 + 40.00) x 1 = 240.00
Pima Basket2Pima Basket
1970s, Large interesting finely woven tray with short sides, handles, and traditional modified key design. Very good condition, minor stitch loss.
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00 + 45.00) x 1 = 270.00
Papago Basket3Papago Basket
1960s, Finer than normal weave cylindrical lidded basket with snake designs and nice patina. Very good condition. 7" x 6"
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (110.00 + 22.00) x 1 = 132.00
Klamath/Modoc Basket4Klamath/Modoc Basket
Late 1800s, Rare very early extra fine weave ladies or child's basketry hat with intricate opposed stepped triangle designs. Very good condition, da
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimates : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to cashgolfer for (800.00 + 160.00) x 1 = 960.00
Pima Basket5Pima Basket
1940s, Outstanding wide mouthed basketry olla with traditional key-like elements. Very good condition, but some areas of missing stitches visible u
Start Price : 450.00 | Estimates : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to jcorning for (550.00 + 110.00) x 1 = 660.00
Pima Basket6Pima Basket
Mid 1900s, Beautiful flared basketry olla with sharp shoulder, crosses, and an interesting stepped pattern. Very good condition, some missing stitc
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to jcorning for (300.00 + 60.00) x 1 = 360.00
Klamath Basket7Klamath Basket
Early 1900s, Rare 15" flat soft weave gaming tray with 3 bands of triangular designs. Very good condition. This is the only Klamath one we've...
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00 + 150.00) x 1 = 900.00
Karuk Basket8Karuk Basket
Early 1900s, Very fine weave flat-based bowl with beautiful imbricated stepped triangle design and rare openwork start. Very good condition. 6 1/...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (325.00 + 65.00) x 1 = 390.00
Pima Basket9Pima Basket
1930s, Unique shaped flared pedestal basket with beautiful geometric key design. Very good condition, very minor stitch loss, nice patina. 6&quo...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (180.00 + 36.00) x 1 = 216.00
Pima Basket10Pima Basket
1940s, Smaller fine weave basketry bowl with rare male and female human figures. Very good condition. 4-1/4" x 7"
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to bobzoell for (250.00 + 50.00) x 1 = 300.00
Navajo Bracelet - Gary Reeves11Navajo Bracelet - Gary Reeves
Late 1900s, Fine contemporary silver cuff bracelet with interesting stamped design. Very good condition. 5-7/8" x 1/2" + 1-1/4" gap
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (120.00 + 24.00) x 1 = 144.00
Navajo Concho Belt- Jack Adakie12Navajo Concho Belt- Jack Adakie
Mid 1900s, Beautiful hand-wrought silver belt, the eight oval conchos, nine butterfly spacers, and matching buckle all done in traditional repousse'
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00 + 110.00) x 1 = 660.00
Navajo Necklace13Navajo Necklace
1960s, Fine old style all silver squash blossom necklace done with small beads and blossoms and a horseshoe pendant with four turquoise stones. Very
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00 + 45.00) x 1 = 270.00
Pueblo Shell Necklace14Pueblo Shell Necklace
1980s, Traditional style spondulus shell pendant with turquoise, jet, and mother-of-pearl overlaid mosaic strung on turquoise nuggets. Very good co
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimates : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (180.00 + 36.00) x 1 = 216.00
Navajo Bracelet15Navajo Bracelet
Late 1900s, Traditional sterling cuff bracelet with fine detailed stampwork and set with turquoise and spondulus stones. Very good condition. Stampe
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to severnsound for (160.00 + 32.00) x 1 = 192.00
Navajo Buckle - Q. Martinez16Navajo Buckle - Q. Martinez
Late 1900s, Spectacular Navajo heavy sterling buckle set with coral and turquoise cabazons on overlay stepped sterling background, hallmarked. 3-5/
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to redfeather for (225.00 + 45.00) x 1 = 270.00
Navajo Bracelet- Leonard & Marian Nez17Navajo Bracelet- Leonard & Marian Nez
Late 1900s, Very fine original design sterling cuff bracelet with single blue turquoise stone and 14KT gold clad accents on the sides. Excellent co
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimates : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (250.00 + 50.00) x 1 = 300.00
Navajo Pendant18Navajo Pendant
1970s, Fine stamped all silver shadow box style pendant with beautiful large turquoise stone. Very good condition 2" x 1 3/4"
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimates : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (225.00 + 45.00) x 1 = 270.00
Navajo Pin19Navajo Pin
Late 1900s, Fine satin finish stamped all silver blouse or sash pin with single green turquoise stone. Very good condition. 2" x 2-1/2"
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (110.00 + 22.00) x 1 = 132.00
3 Zuni Inlay Pins/Pendants203 Zuni Inlay Pins/Pendants
Late 1900s, Three Zuni pins/pendants, all done in traditional channel inlay; a sunface with suspensions by Abel S., a sunface by Verdel & Esther Nii
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (110.00 + 22.00) x 1 = 132.00
Hopi Pottery Jar- Sara Collateta21Hopi Pottery Jar- Sara Collateta
1970s, Fine wide mouthed pottery jar with traditional avian motif including additional figures. Very good condition. 7-1/2" x 7"
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (250.00 + 50.00) x 1 = 300.00
Hopi Pottery Bowl - Nampeyo Family22Hopi Pottery Bowl - Nampeyo Family
Mid/Late 1900s, Classic wide shouldered bowl with polychrome bird on the inside and winged elements on the rim. Very good condition, with corn hall
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (500.00 + 100.00) x 1 = 600.00
Santo Domingo Pottery Bowl23Santo Domingo Pottery Bowl
Mid 1900s, Interesting design polychrome pottery bowl with interior and exterior designs and wide curled rim. Very good condition with early label.
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimates : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to michaelbgc for (170.00 + 34.00) x 1 = 204.00
Santo Domingo Pottery Bowl24Santo Domingo Pottery Bowl
Early/Mid 1900s, Classic earlier dough bowl with traditional polychrome exterior designs. Very good used condition but has a 1" rim chip, goo...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to michaelbgc for (225.00 + 45.00) x 1 = 270.00
Acoma Pottery Jar25Acoma Pottery Jar
1960s, Traditional thin-walled wide-mouthed olla with polychrome parrot and other avian designs. Very good condition, minor stress crack on rim, so
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (160.00 + 32.00) x 1 = 192.00
Acoma Pottery Canteen26Acoma Pottery Canteen
Early/Mid 1900s, Classic older pottery vessel with wide set double lugs, small spout and traditional polychrome motif. Very good condition but show
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (750.00 + 150.00) x 1 = 900.00
Laguna Pottery Jar27Laguna Pottery Jar
1940s, Classic well used polychrome wide mouthed olla with traditional motif. This shows use in all the right places and has nice patina. 8"...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (375.00 + 75.00) x 1 = 450.00
Anasazi Pottery Ladle/Dipper28Anasazi Pottery Ladle/Dipper
Prehistoric, Fine classic black-on-white Roosevelt long handled vessel with fineline design. Very good condition, some restoration. 9" x 5&...
Start Price : 130.00 | Estimates : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (190.00 + 38.00) x 1 = 228.00
Anasazi Pottery Bowl29Anasazi Pottery Bowl
Prehistoric, Classic shaped black-on-white deep bowl with striking interior design. Very good condition, some restoration. 3-3/4" x 6-3/4&q...
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00 + 50.00) x 1 = 300.00
Anasazi Pottery Bowl30Anasazi Pottery Bowl
Prehistoric, Small polychrome bowl with slightly curled rim and simple key design. Very good condition, professionally restored. 3" x 6"
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to budandlucy1 for (130.00 + 26.00) x 1 = 156.00
Sioux Beaded Moccasins31Sioux Beaded Moccasins
Early 1900s, Very fine pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded elk hide moccasins with hard buffalo rawhide soles and interesting arrow designs on
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 200.00) x 1 = 1,200.00
Sioux Beaded Pipebag32Sioux Beaded Pipebag
Mid 1900s, Colorful wide white buckskin pipe/tobacco bag with 2-sided lazy stitch beaded body , purple quilled slats, and fringe. Very good conditi
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to hughie for (550.00 + 110.00) x 1 = 660.00
Plateau Buckskin Shirt33Plateau Buckskin Shirt
Early/Mid 1900s, Hand crafted full buckskin scout shirt with fringed details and trade bead decorations. Very good condition overall, but some beads
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00 + 110.00) x 1 = 660.00
Seneca Beaded Bag34Seneca Beaded Bag
Early 1900s, Fine two-sided velvet flap bag with traditional raised "Niagara" style floral designs. Very good condition, but with some m...
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00 + 30.00) x 1 = 180.00
Plateau Beaded Cradleboard35Plateau Beaded Cradleboard
1960s, Traditional fully covered (including back) buckskin baby holder with bent willow frame, basketry sunshade, and beautiful fully beaded horses
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00 + 130.00) x 1 = 780.00
Plains Beaded Baby Moccasins36Plains Beaded Baby Moccasins
Early/Mid 1900s, Beautiful little pair of sinew-sewn and lazy stitch beaded buckskin baby moccasins with hard rawhide soles. Good condition, minor s
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00 + 20.00) x 1 = 120.00
2 Beaded Strips372 Beaded Strips
Early/Mid 1900s, Pair of vintage loom beaded strips, one with florals, one with geometric symbols. Both very good condition. 1-1/2" x 22&qu...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00 + 20.00) x 1 = 120.00
Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins38Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins
Early 1900s, Beautiful pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded buckskin moccasins buffalo rawhide soles and interesting chevron design. Very good
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00 + 130.00) x 1 = 780.00
Plains Buckskin Doll39Plains Buckskin Doll
mid 1900s, Beautiful hand-crafted sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded doll with dress, moccasins and leggings, horsehair, and knife sheath plus stand.
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (375.00 + 75.00) x 1 = 450.00
4 Plains Horn Spoons404 Plains Horn Spoons
1970s, Collection of four hand carved horn spoons with beaded or finely quilled handles, one a raven handle. All in very good condition. 12-1/2&...
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00 + 50.00) x 1 = 300.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving41Navajo Rug/Weaving
1940s, Outstanding tight weave runner with exquisite geometric pattern. Very good condition, a little soiled and with a few minor edge issues. 10...
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 200.00) x 1 = 1,200.00
Navajo Rug Weaving42Navajo Rug Weaving
1940s, Traditional vintage runner shaped rug with hour glass center and large serrated elements. Overall very good condition with some soiling and m
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00 + 110.00) x 1 = 660.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving43Navajo Rug/Weaving
Mid 1900s, Beautiful heather field Yei figured rug with feathers and outlined corn stalks. Very good condition. 72" x 45"
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (750.00 + 150.00) x 1 = 900.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving44Navajo Rug/Weaving
Mid 1900s, Exceptional earthtone Teec Nos Pos floor rug with many interesting symbols and patterns. Good condition, has been well used, intact. A
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00 + 550.00) x 1 = 3,300.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving45Navajo Rug/Weaving
1940s, Exceptional and very large storm pattern floor rug with traditional elements. This is in very good condition, shows some wear, a beautiful r
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00 + 600.00) x 1 = 3,600.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving46Navajo Rug/Weaving
1940s, Classic old regional floor rug with stepped central lozenges, optical elements, and 3-color border. Very good condition with some minor soi
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to noeandbob for (1,200.00 + 240.00) x 1 = 1,440.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving47Navajo Rug/Weaving
1940s, Classic old diamond pattern rug. Poor condition, wear through and repairs. 62" x 36"
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to cervezaleo for (160.00 + 32.00) x 1 = 192.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving48Navajo Rug/Weaving
1940s, Classic old sturdy weave rug with crosses and other symbols. Good condition; some bleed in one area, minor edge flaws. 34" x 72"
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (475.00 + 95.00) x 1 = 570.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving49Navajo Rug/Weaving
1940s, Large vintage Ganado rug with elongated diamond/chevron forms outlined with saw tooths. Very good used condition. 80" x 47"
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (650.00 + 130.00) x 1 = 780.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving50Navajo Rug/Weaving
1940s, Classic soft weave eye dazzler with outlined serrated elements. Good condition, minor repairs. 60" x 81"
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00 + 100.00) x 1 = 600.00