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!
Pomo Feather Basket151Pomo Feather Basket
Mid/Late 1900s, Beautiful finely woven basket, the exterior completely covered with feathers in the traditional way. Very good condition. Ex: Jan
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (400.00 + 80.00) x 1 = 480.00
Klamath Basket152Klamath Basket
Early/Mid 1900s, Traditional soft weave woven basketry bowl with simple fish design. Very good condition. 4" x 6"
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (110.00 + 22.00) x 1 = 132.00
Nootka Makah Basket Bottle153Nootka Makah Basket Bottle
Early/Mid 1900s, Fine weave Nuu Chah Nulth basketry covered bottle with two openwork galleries and colorful whaling scenes around the body. Very goo
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to artie4 for (225.00 + 45.00) x 1 = 270.00
Pima Basket154Pima Basket
1940s, Beautiful large basketry tray with a slanted modified key design. Very good condition, one minor blemish and a few missing stitches. 18&q...
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to jcorning for (550.00 + 110.00) x 1 = 660.00
Maidu Basket155Maidu Basket
Early 1900s, Traditional 3-rod coiled basketry bowl with triangle/arrowhead designs done with red fern. Good used condition, some missing stitches a
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to emw for (160.00 + 32.00) x 1 = 192.00
Nootka-Makah Basket156Nootka-Makah Basket
Mid/Late 1900s, Exceptional finely woven Nuu Chah Nulth lidded basket with traditional whale and eagle figures on sides and canoeing whalers on top.
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00 + 40.00) x 1 = 240.00
3 Papago Baskets1573 Papago Baskets
Mid/Late 1900s, Set of three traditional weave flat baskets in very good condition. 8" x 1-1/2" largest
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to cervezaleo for (90.00 + 18.00) x 1 = 108.00
Papago Basket158Papago Basket
1970s, Classic weave lidded cylindrical basket with rare flying bird figures. Very good condition, very minor stitch loss. 6-1/2" x 4-1/2&qu...
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (70.00 + 14.00) x 1 = 84.00
Hopi Basket159Hopi Basket
Late 1900s, Very fine weave 2nd Mesa plaque with colorful star design. Like new condition. 9-1/2" diameter
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to rileyisgrand1 for (120.00 + 24.00) x 1 = 144.00
Apache Basket160Apache Basket
Early/Mid 1900s, Small tight weave bowl/plate with squash blossom center, arrowhead and other symbols, and fine ticked rim. Very good condition. 7-
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00 + 40.00) x 1 = 240.00
Zuni Inlay Watch Band161Zuni Inlay Watch Band
Late 1900s, Unique silver watch tips each with a turquoise stone and inlaid horse head of shell. Very good condition. 1-3/8" x 1" each...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimates : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (90.00 + 18.00) x 1 = 108.00
3 Navajo Bracelets1623 Navajo Bracelets
Mid/Late 1900s, Set of two vintage Fred Harvey style stamped silver bracelets plus an early Tommy Singer style chip inlay example. Very good conditi
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimates : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (120.00 + 24.00) x 1 = 144.00
Navajo Bracelet163Navajo Bracelet
1970s, Beautiful 3-row sterling cuff bracelet set with thirteen matching turquoise stones. Very good condition. 5-1/2" + 1-1/8" x 1-1/...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (275.00 + 55.00) x 1 = 330.00
Navajo Bolo Tie164Navajo Bolo Tie
Late 1900s, Classic oval shaped stamped silver bolo slide with single Morenci turquoise stone and silver tips. Very good condition. 2-1/2" ...
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to ufda3 for (120.00 + 24.00) x 1 = 144.00
Zuni Fetish Necklace165Zuni Fetish Necklace
Late 1900s, Very fine 5-strand hand carved all bird fetish necklace of brown shell and heshi. Very good condition, a fine example. 33"
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimates : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (110.00 + 22.00) x 1 = 132.00
Haida Argillite Pin- Pat McGuire166Haida Argillite Pin- Pat McGuire
1969, Rare finely carved black argillite pin in the form of a serpent. Very good condition. Ex: Dockstader collection with provenance. 1" ...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimates : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (350.00 + 70.00) x 1 = 420.00
Santo Domingo Necklace167Santo Domingo Necklace
Late 1900s, Colorful 3-strand necklace of carved turquoise pendant beads and hand cut bright red coral beads with string wrap top. Very good conditi
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimates : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (225.00 + 45.00) x 1 = 270.00
Navajo Necklace168Navajo Necklace
1970s, Unique eccentric sandcast solid silver pendant with turquoise stone strung on beautiful bench made fluted silver beads. Very good condition.
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (375.00 + 75.00) x 1 = 450.00
Navajo Concho Belt169Navajo Concho Belt
1950s- 1960s, Classic vintage turquoise and silver concho belt with six repousse' oval conchos, seven butterfly spacers, and an outstanding stamped
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (750.00 + 150.00) x 1 = 900.00
2 Navajo Blouse Pins1702 Navajo Blouse Pins
1970s, Pair of traditional cluster design turquoise and silver blouse or sash pins, one round, on in bow tie form. Very good condition. 2" ...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (170.00 + 34.00) x 1 = 204.00
Pendleton Shawl171Pendleton Shawl
1970s, Bright Sioux red Pendleton wool shawl or trade blanket. Mint condition, like new. 66" x 70"
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimates : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to dalerc48 for (60.00 + 12.00) x 1 = 72.00
Pendleton Blanket172Pendleton Blanket
1980s, Pendleton Chief Joseph wool blanket with geometric patterns on green field. Very good condition, with attached tag. 72" x 56"
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00 + 20.00) x 1 = 120.00
Navajo Weaving173Navajo Weaving
1940s, Old Navajo wool rug with serrated diamond pattern made with natural and vegetal dye wool. 41" x 36"
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (140.00 + 28.00) x 1 = 168.00
Mexican Blanket174Mexican Blanket
1940s, Hand woven Mexican blanket from Puebla, Mexico. Heavy weight, no rips or holes. 88" x 56"
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimates : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (80.00 + 16.00) x 1 = 96.00
Columbina Harp175Columbina Harp
1970s, Hand made wooden 15 string Columbina hand harp with original label. Very good condition, made in D.F. (Distrito Federal) Mexico. 16" ...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to kevinbmarvel for (130.00 + 26.00) x 1 = 156.00
Devotional Art Altar176Devotional Art Altar
1950s, Older wooden nicho with paper Virgin de Guadalupe. Good condition, from Mexico. 11-1/2" x 6" x 3-1/4"
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00 + 10.00) x 1 = 60.00
Hopi Katsina - Edgar Tawyesva177Hopi Katsina - Edgar Tawyesva
1980s, Hand carved and painted cottonwood root katsina with attached feathers. Good condition. 16" x 4"
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimates : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00 + 10.00) x 1 = 60.00
Hopi Dance Accessories - Lvador178Hopi Dance Accessories - Lvador
1990s, Hopi dance accessories including painted gourd rattle, painted bow, and three arrows. Good condition, used for ceremonial dancing, bow signed
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to emw for (60.00 + 12.00) x 1 = 72.00
Hopi Dance Cuffs179Hopi Dance Cuffs
1960s, Pair of dance cuffs made of leather and cowrie shells. Worn on ankles, not a tourist item. 12" x 1-1/2"
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimates : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to sljames for (70.00 + 14.00) x 1 = 84.00
Hopi Medicine Bag180Hopi Medicine Bag
Late 1900s, Framed Hopi artifact collection including hide paint bag, hide medicine bag with corn pollen, and three arrowheads which were in the med
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimates : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to wlcoyote for (60.00 + 12.00) x 1 = 72.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving181Navajo Rug/Weaving
1960, Beautiful Klagetoh rug with central lozenge in vegetal dyes, gold on grey ground. Very good condition. 49" x 28"
Start Price : 160.00 | Estimates : 325.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (170.00 + 34.00) x 1 = 204.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving182Navajo Rug/Weaving
1960, Western reservation home spun runner with crosses and chevron motif in a horizontal pattern in red, black, gray and white. 57" x 20&qu...
Start Price : 130.00 | Estimates : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to emw for (180.00 + 36.00) x 1 = 216.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving183Navajo Rug/Weaving
1960, Classic Two Gray Hills all natural home spun tightly woven rug with hooked elements. Very good condition. 39" x 27"
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to badgercreek for (130.00 + 26.00) x 1 = 156.00
Navajo Weaving/Rug184Navajo Weaving/Rug
1950, Fabulous all natural home spun rug with hooked central lozenge and double border. Very good condition. 60" x 31"
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (275.00 + 55.00) x 1 = 330.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving - Janis Morris185Navajo Rug/Weaving - Janis Morris
Mid 1900s, Teec Nos Pos home spun rug with aniline outline, central chevron, and double border. Very good condition. 50" x 26"
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimates : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (250.00 + 50.00) x 1 = 300.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving186Navajo Rug/Weaving
Mid 1900s, Outstanding all natural home spun vegetal dyed rug in gold, and grey. Very good condition. 55" x 40"
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00 + 60.00) x 1 = 360.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving187Navajo Rug/Weaving
Late 1900s, Tight weave Yei figural rug with arrows in white, black, grey, and green. Very good condition. 24" x 18"
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (110.00 + 22.00) x 1 = 132.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving188Navajo Rug/Weaving
Mid 1900s, Great home spun aniline dyed rug with cross and diamond pattern. Very good condition. 42" x 32"
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to hughie for (450.00 + 90.00) x 1 = 540.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving189Navajo Rug/Weaving
Mid 1900s, Vegetal dyed Yei figural rug with Rainbow God and seven cornstalks on a grey ground. Very good condition. 53" x 26"
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to sixtlghorn for (225.00 + 45.00) x 1 = 270.00
Pendleton190Pendleton
1970s, Reversible pattern Pendelton wool blanket with label and fringe all around. Very good condition. 77" x 64"
Start Price : 130.00 | Estimates : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to dalerc48 for (130.00 + 26.00) x 1 = 156.00
Northwest Coast Mask191Northwest Coast Mask
, Outstanding hand carved and painted red cedar mask with articulating beak and cedar bark hair. Very good condition marked "Eagle Mask, Cam...
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimates : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (550.00 + 110.00) x 1 = 660.00
Haida "Dead Man" Headdress192Haida "Dead Man" Headdress
Mid 1900s, Very rare hand carved and painted "Olala" ceremony headdress in very good useable condition. Red cedar, leather, horsehair, ...
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to emw for (500.00 + 100.00) x 1 = 600.00
Eskimo Ivory Carvings - D. Pullock193Eskimo Ivory Carvings - D. Pullock
1980s, Fine mounted set of three Norwalls plus another single Norwall all by Pullock. 2-1/2" x 4" x 4"
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to sacredearthgallery for (180.00 + 36.00) x 1 = 216.00
Northwest Coast Mask - Andy Bruce194Northwest Coast Mask - Andy Bruce
1980s, Traditional hand carved and painted Kwakuitl red cedar "Hawk Man" mask in very good condition. 11" x 9" x 6"
Start Price : 225.00 | Estimates : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (325.00 + 65.00) x 1 = 390.00
Tlingit Dance Apron195Tlingit Dance Apron
Late 1900s, Hand crafted painted leather apron with fur trim and fringe with dewclaw rattles. Very good condition. 27" x 14"
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00 + 140.00) x 1 = 840.00
Northwest Coast Frog Dish196Northwest Coast Frog Dish
Mid 1900s, Small hand carved and painted miniature feast dish done in the shape of a frog. Very good condition, nice patina. 3" x 6"
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (275.00 + 55.00) x 1 = 330.00
Northwest Coast Rattle197Northwest Coast Rattle
1970s, Finely carved dark finish cedar rattle done in eagle form. Very good condition, rare shape. 2" x 12-1/2"
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (130.00 + 26.00) x 1 = 156.00
Antique Tradebeads198Antique Tradebeads
Late 1800s, Classic old graduated strand of faceted Russian cobalt blue tradebeads. Almost all in near perfect condition. 24" long
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to koshare35 for (150.00 + 30.00) x 1 = 180.00
Antique Tradebeads199Antique Tradebeads
Late 1800s, Smaller strand of large faceted cobalt blue Russian tradebeads spaced with old amber Peking glass tradebeads. Very good condition. 16...
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to koshare35 for (70.00 + 14.00) x 1 = 84.00
Northwest Coast Mask - Louis Joseph200Northwest Coast Mask - Louis Joseph
1980s, Colorful hand carved and painted Kwakuitl "Wren and Kingfisher" mask with removable appendages. Very good condition. 23" x...
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimates : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (600.00 + 120.00) x 1 = 720.00