Best of Santa Fe 2010

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This is going to be a fantastic auction! Please join us in Santa Fe this summer for our big 2-day event. We are featuring the collections of author/historian Ben Thompson, St. Louis, mo, noted western artist Ted Long, N. Platte, NE, a famous highline collection from Santa Fe, and several small private collections. Featured items include an 1880s documented pueblo shield, an historic Winchester that was presented to chief high bear at the Indian Congress, a famous documented pueblo fetish collection from Santa Fe, the famous Judge Hooker’s vest & personal items, and a famous pipe axe from the Cody Sitting Bull collection! We have the best selection of beadwork & quillwork we’ve ever been able to offer: cradles, saddle pads, saddle bags, pipe bags, beautiful moccasins, animal skin bags, society bags, medicine necklaces, possible bags, tipi rests, saddles, vests, bonnets, pipes, parfleche cases, gaming items, scabbards, bandoliers, leggings, bow cases, breastplates, tomahawks, gauntlets, dresses, beaded bags, and several warshirts. We also have a huge group of prehistoric pottery jars, bowls, pitchers, ladles, and rare figures as well as fantastic pueblo pottery including several big name pieces. And, as always, beautiful baskets, old and new kachina dolls, outstanding Navajo rugs and weavings, and a large number of quality jewelry pieces. also in this auction: NW Coast masks, carvings, and baskets, Eskimo ivory, baskets, and relics, signed original art and bronzes, quality limited edition lithographs and prints, old photos, tradebeads, dolls, trade blankets, and a number of other rare, interesting, and hard to find antique, western, and Mexican collectibles. We guarantee you will be impressed! In addition to the above, some of the unique and interesting items include an Eskimo carved ivory chess set, Mexican folk art pottery figures by Candelerio Medrino, a vintage carved carousel horse, several native pottery nativity sets, a collection of superfine miniature Navajo rugs and miniature pueblo pottery, a pueblo snake dance kilt with necklace, five of the finest Two Gray Hills weavings you’ll ever see, a Navajo turquoise and silver urn, six vintage concho belts, and much, much more! Join us at our new location, the Scottish Rites Hall, located at 463 Paseo de Peralta, about three blocks NE of the Plaza, in Santa Fe. Admission is free and the public is invited. A no-host breakfast will be available during both previews which begin at 8:00 am Saturday and Sunday. The auctions begin at noon on Saturday, and at 10:00 am Sunday morning. We hope to see you there!
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Flathead Beaded Yoke447 - Flathead Beaded Yoke
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Very rare fully beaded ladies' dress yoke done with bugle beads on a cloth backing. Condition: good, a rare piece to find. Ca. 1900
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to jsmith12 for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Sioux Fully Beaded Cradle448 - Sioux Fully Beaded Cradle
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Fantastic, fully beaded, full-sized baby carrier with sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded body showing traditional Sioux designs and with a newer set of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 3,200.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Sioux Beaded Saddle449 - Sioux Beaded Saddle
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Rare, traditionally built, buffalo hide-covered tree saddle with more recent beaded tabs, brass tacks, original stirrups, and a carved wooden quirt. C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 3,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Chippewa Beaded Bandolier450 - Chippewa Beaded Bandolier
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Large traditional-style shoulder "bag" with flowing floral figures on the fully beaded panel, with matching wide strap. Condition: very go...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Papago Figured Basket451 - Papago Figured Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Unique flared basketry bowl with Gila monster and cornstalk figures. Condition: very good. 7-3/4" x 12" Mid 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to jsmith12 for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Papago Basket452 - Papago Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Large oval-shaped basket with straight sides, flat base, and interesting geometric pattern. Condition: very good but original handles have been remove
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Pima Figured Basket453 - Pima Figured Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Finer weave flare-sided basket with stitched black rim and rare Gila monster figures. 6-1/4" x 10-3/4" Mid 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to jsmith12 for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Pima Basket454 - Pima Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Traditional finer weave basketry plate with black center and radiating stepped design. Condition: very good, some fading. 2-1/2" x 12-1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to jsmith12 for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Chemehuevi Basket455 - Chemehuevi Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Beautiful fine weave basketry bowl with radiating stepped design. Condition: very good, tight, good color. 3-1/2" x 13-1/2" Early/Mid 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Pima Storage Basket456 - Pima Storage Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Large rounded basketry bowl with black center and traditional encircling geometric Pima design. Condition: good, well used, some rim damage. 11"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving457 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Classic six-color Crystal rug with double diamond central lozenge and interesting edging. Condition: very good with some light red bleed in one area.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving458 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Huge finely woven Crystal rug with several serrated diamonds and striking geometric design. Condition: very good/excellent. 106" x 72" Mid...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Navajo Yei Rug - Mary Sam459 - Navajo Yei Rug - Mary Sam
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Very unique gold background weaving with traditional Yei figures done in vegetal dye earth tone colors. Condition: very good. 46" x 29" Ca...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to barbara.ha.. for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Navajo Yei Rug - Helen Begay460 - Navajo Yei Rug - Helen Begay
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Finer weave Yei figured rug with rich red field containing the figures and crisp geometric edging. Condition: excellent. 36" x 45" Ca. 1970s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Plateau Dance Roach461 - Plateau Dance Roach
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Traditional hand woven head piece made from porcupine hair, with colored yarn base. Condition: very good. 18" Mid 1900s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to bahamas for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Plains Catlinite Pipe/Axe462 - Plains Catlinite Pipe/Axe
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Fine hand carved head, the blade with fylfot/Four Winds designs on one side and chief figure on the other, the haft carved and file burnt. Condition:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Cochiti Pottery Jar463 - Cochiti Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Rare globular pottery olla with red and orange base, slightly curled rim, and rare deer/elk figures. Condition: very good, with normal wear and handli
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Blackfoot Tepee Rest464 - Blackfoot Tepee Rest
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Very rare tepee "backrest" made from peeled willow and with black wool trim, beautiful floral beaded panel, and tripod stand. Condition: v...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Kiowa Hand Drum465 - Kiowa Hand Drum
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Well made, two-sided, stretched rawhide drum with heartline buffalo, geometric symbols, and green ochre/paint. Condition: very good, no splits, etc. 3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Sioux Beaded Moccasins466 - Sioux Beaded Moccasins
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Classic, child's/ladies'-sized, sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded moccasins with buffalo soles and crosses in the design. Condition: good, a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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