Indian Art - Best of Santa Fe '15

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Our annual two-day summer auction will feature several private collections of American Indian artifacts, art, and related collectibles. We have a large selection of Pueblo and prehistoric pottery, great older and more recent Navajo rugs and weavings, an impressive accumulation of baskets from all the regions, classic old and fantastic 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 that of 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 much, MUCH more. Truly a great assortment! Please join us in Santa Fe this special weekend before Indian Market!
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Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Clara Sauzo786 - Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Clara Sauzo
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Vintage deep carved blackware pottery bowl with two-sided design. Very good condition. 3-3/4" x 6"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to masoncraven for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Casas Grandes Pottery Jar787 - Casas Grandes Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Huge and sturdy polychrome pottery olla with traditional motifs. Good overall condition, with some scuffs. 13" x 16"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Stella Chavarria788 - Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Stella Chavarria
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1990s, Fine deep carved blackware bowl with Avanyu serpent band. Very good condition. 3-1/2" x 4-3/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to masoncraven for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Pablita Chavarria789 - Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Pablita Chavarria
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Classic deep carved blackware seed jar with hand figures. Good condition, repaired rim chip, and minor surfaces scratches. 5-1/2"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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San Ildefonso Pottery Jar - Sylvia Dunlap790 - San Ildefonso Pottery Jar - Sylvia Dunlap
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Ca. 1970s-1980s, More elegant brownware pottery vase with traditional motif by Sylvia "Star Flower" Dunlap. Very good condition. 7-1/2&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Pueblo Necklace791 - Pueblo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Incredible Cerillos turquoise disc necklace with three teardrops as pendant and long sterling cone ends. Great condition. 31"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Zuni Earrings792 - Zuni Earrings
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Beautiful Zuni petit point floral turquoise and silver screw-back earrings. 1"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Navajo Ring793 - Navajo Ring
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Great repoussé all-silver ring set with a large natural coral stone. Great, usable condition. Size 5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Navajo Necklace - Juan Singer794 - Navajo Necklace - Juan Singer
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Striking hand wrought chain with two peyote birds and pendant with a turquoise stone, file work, and turquoise and coral chip inlay. Hal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Pueblo Necklace795 - Pueblo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Fine nine-strand melon shell heshi necklace with long sterling cone tips. Great condition. 27"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to suzyqueue for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Navajo Bolo Tie796 - Navajo Bolo Tie
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MId 1900s, Splendid Navajo silver bolo tie with file work and set with 24 natural Seafoam Kingman turquoise stones. Bolo 4-1/2" x 3-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to Sandy_Oaks for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Navajo Bracelet - Gibson Gene797 - Navajo Bracelet - Gibson Gene
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Beautiful wide sterling cuff bracelet with turquoise and coral chip inlay in pictorial motif. Hallmarked "Gibson Gene." 5-3/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Hopi Bracelet - Billy Rae Hawee798 - Hopi Bracelet - Billy Rae Hawee
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Traditional sterling silver overlay cuff with pictorial motif, hallmarked with corn and bird. 5-7/8" + 1-1/4" x 2-1/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Zuni Pin/Pendant799 - Zuni Pin/Pendant
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Classic Zuni turquoise petit point cluster motif pin. Good condition. 2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to masoncraven for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Navajo Buckle - Leonard Begay800 - Navajo Buckle - Leonard Begay
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Outstanding heavy gauge silver buckle set with three Sleeping Beauty turquoise stones in a raised leaf setting. Hallmarked "RLB.&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Antique Photograph - Ken L. Henderson801 - Antique Photograph - Ken L. Henderson
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s, Classic old black-and-white photo of Taos "Governor" Joe Jose Romero taken in 1954. Very good condition. 10" x 13"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to dance for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Antique Photograph802 - Antique Photograph
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, "Grand Heir to Sitting Bull" in fine condition. Ex. Dick Flood Collection. 8" x 6-1/4" (6-1/2" x 12-1/2"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Romando Tse Ye Mu Vigil, San Ildefonso (1902-1978)803 - Romando Tse Ye Mu Vigil, San Ildefonso (1902-1978)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Early style signed original watercolor titled "Sundance." Very good condition. (16-1/4" x 10-1/2" framed)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Romando Tse Ye Mu Vigil, San Ildefonso (1902-1978)804 - Romando Tse Ye Mu Vigil, San Ildefonso (1902-1978)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Early style signed original watercolor titled "Comanche Dance Figure." Very good condition. (16-1/4" x 10-1/2"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Roland Reed (1864-1934) Lantern Slides805 - Roland Reed (1864-1934) Lantern Slides
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early, 1900s, Rare collection of twelve color and black-and-white glass slides with positive images used for "Magic Lantern" projectors. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Small Collection of Photo Items806 - Small Collection of Photo Items
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Various Ages, Includes a hand-tinted Ingersol stereoptic card, another titled "Moki Indian House," plus six great color photo postcards,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to dance for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Edward S. Curtis Photogravure807 - Edward S. Curtis Photogravure
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Rare original brown tone photogravure on vellum - "Plate #518 Palm Cañon." Very good condition. On foam core, in pla...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to nimartin for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Blanche Dougan Cole (1869-1956)808 - Blanche Dougan Cole (1869-1956)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Collection of three signed original watercolors, two depicting pueblos, one an encampment of teepees. Very good condition. 8" x 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Fred Cleveland, Navajo (20th Century)809 - Fred Cleveland, Navajo (20th Century)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1979, Large and colorful signed original oil on canvas depicting an encampment at Window Rock, Arizona. Very good condition. 29-1/2" x 3...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Bert Seabourn, Cherokee (b. 1931)810 - Bert Seabourn, Cherokee (b. 1931)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Unique signed original multimedia on sculpted paper showing a woman holding a large blue pot. Very good condition. 26-1/2" x 20-1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Navajo Bracelet811 - Navajo Bracelet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1990s, Classic heavy gauge hand stamped cuff bracelet, signed Maloney. 5-1/2" + 1-5/16" x 1"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Hopi Bracelet812 - Hopi Bracelet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Traditional finely worked silver overlaid with silver bracelet marked "AT." 5-1/2" + 1-3/8" x 3/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Navajo Necklace813 - Navajo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s-1960s, Great vintage squash blossom style necklace set with turquoise stones strung on silver beads. 21" long
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to danryan for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Navajo Bracelet814 - Navajo Bracelet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Beautiful all-silver bracelet inlaid with six blue turquoise stones, marked "Benny Touchine Church Rock, New Mexico." 5-1/4&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Treasure Necklace815 - Treasure Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 2000s, Great three-strand treasure necklace mixed with semi-precious stones and tradebeads. 28"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to DeirdreHow.. for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Mexican Jewelry Collection816 - Mexican Jewelry Collection
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s-1960s, Seven pieces of Mexican silver jewelry pieces including three necklaces, three bracelets, and one pin/pendant. Various sizes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Gold Plated Broach817 - Gold Plated Broach
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Unique gold plated silver memorial brooch/pin with photograph, with engraving on back "In Memory of W.B. Falcon." 2-1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Jemez Pottery Figures818 - Jemez Pottery Figures
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 2000s, Includes a marcosite clay corn maiden sculpture, signed "Marcus Wall," and the other storyteller with five children signed &q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Devotional Art819 - Devotional Art
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Circa Unknown, Painted wood carving depicting "Our Lady of San Juan de Los Lagos, Mexico." With slight paint chipping. 18" x 9"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Stone Maul820 - Stone Maul
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Prehistoric, Great old three-quarter grooved stone maul from Southern Mexico. 6" x 4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving821 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1890-1900, Very fine Red Mesa Germantown shoulder or lap blanket done in "Sunday Saddle Blanket" style with fringed edge, cleaned wi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving822 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Large earlier soft weave banded blanket. Fair to good condition. 85" x 53"
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 170.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving - Nettie Nelson823 - Navajo Rug/Weaving - Nettie Nelson
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Finer weave Ganado Red rug with typical "barbell" center. Very good condition, with original Crownpoint tag. 53" x 39&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving824 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Finer weave Rainbow Guardian Yei figured rug with fineline details. Very good condition, minor moth grazing. 39-1/2" x 49"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving825 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s, Classic Yei figured rug with red border and many feather figures. Very good condition, with minor edge issues. 68" x 47"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving826 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Large and beautiful Chinle pastel earth tone area rug with stylized Yei figures. Very good condition, but faded on one side. 78-1/2&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving827 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s-1950s, Large vintage Klagetoh rug with unique and intricate geometrics. Beautifully faded, otherwise good condition, has a few edge issue
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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4 Beaded Baskets828 - 4 Beaded Baskets
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Collection of four small lidded trinket baskets completely covered with beads similar to Paiute or Pomo, but from Bali. Very good condi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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NW Coast Framed Copper Panel - Joe Illig829 - NW Coast Framed Copper Panel - Joe Illig
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 2000s, Beautiful signed copper repoussé transformation panel in an antiqued frame. Very good condition. 9" x 14" (12" x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Inuit Stone Sculpture - Pauloosie (1915-1979)830 - Inuit Stone Sculpture - Pauloosie (1915-1979)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1971, Beautiful soapstone carving of a loon hen and her three chicks. Very good condition, signed in English & syllabics, and numbered. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Apache Basket831 - Apache Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Traditional old olla-shaped water carrier, completely covered with pine pitch to make it waterproof. Good condition, a few cracks,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Mono Basket - Lizzie Sherman832 - Mono Basket - Lizzie Sherman
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Unique finely woven wall "sconce" basket with banded redbud fern design. Very good condition. Ex. Puffer Collection, Folsom...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to Jerrypstow.. for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Eskimo Basket833 - Eskimo Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920s, Large well-preserved fine weave lidded basket with color accent made from dyed seal gut. Very good condition, a few missing/damaged stit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Klamath/Modoc Basket834 - Klamath/Modoc Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920s, Classic soft weave flat bottomed bowl with slightly flared rim and repeating serrated chevron figures. Very good condition. 5" x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Mono Lake Paiute Basket835 - Mono Lake Paiute Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920s, Very fine wider weave flared bowl with interesting polychrome arrowhead figures. Very good condition. 2-3/8" x 7"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to loverofbas.. for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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