2013 April Treasures & Tribes Auction

Lot of 4. 1) Two specimens of natural gold quartz, each about 1 tall from the 16-to-1 Mine. Unusally rich specimens showing nice plumes of gold from t

This 1.25 x 1.75 x 0.25 mineral sample features fine gold figuring and was mined in Mariposa, CA. Maish Collection HKA#62305

This specimen from German Bar Mine weighs 10.5g and measures 1 x 2/3 x .5 A heavy and attractive gold quartz specimen dominated by gold, showing leafy

Lot of 3: 1) 1.2g. Mirror lustrous crystallized gold leaf measuring .5 x .5 on .5 pedestal of quartz. 2) 2/3 x 1/3 x 1/8. Weighs 0.9g. Beautiful lustr

Beautiful 2.75 x 1.5 gold buckle with enameled inlay. Stamped W. Bohms / Patent / Jan. 27, 1863 on the swiveling clasp. Bohms lived in San Francisco a

From a San Francisco estate this fancy gold match case is engraved BW and weighs 1.10 troy ounces. HKA#62623

Lot of 3: 1) 75 x .25 1/8 From 16 to 1 Mine. Weighs 1.22g. 2) 7/8 x .25 1/8. Weighs 2.03g. Classic old-time A-grade gold quartz ore slab specimens. Sl

Gold in matrix of quartz and lead-silver from Silverton, Colorado. Visible gold in veins in slabs. 4 slabs: 73.5, 50.9, 53.7 and 21.5 grams. Each piec

Lot of 2: 1) A 3.5 x 2.5 x 1/8. 2) A 2 x 1 x 1/16. Unusually rich, visible gold high-grade ore slabs containing acanthite and mixed sulphides in epith

Lot of six specimens: Two gold specimens from Kelly Mine of Socorro County, New Mexico. Extremely rare and seldom-seen crystallized gold samples from

Lot of 2. 1) 2 x 2 x .75 gold in carbonate with skarn matrix. From Seven Troughs Mine, Pershing County, NV. Good color. Defined skarn veining showing

A beautifully framed and matted stock certificate and mineral specimen from the Monarch Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining Company, Douglas County, N

Lot of seven pieces from the Emma, Nevada Mine. Four cabochons ranging from 1 to 1.5 gold quartz, along with 3 complete vein sections measuring from 1

14K gold ring inscribed Goldfield, 1.5 grams, inside stamped Nevada Gold 14K encased in a box from Harry C. Morse jeweler Rocky Ford, Col. Probably ci

This choice pendant features a tombstone shaped telluride specimen measuring 15mm wide at the narrowest point, 23mm wide, 25mm high, and 5mm thick. Th

This specimen from Mohawk Mine is 1.75 x 1.5 x 1.75. Epithermal quartz vein, dilating into a gold-bearing ore chute. A very geologically interesting s

This is a 14K gold signet ring with the name Goldfield. It appears to be a size eight and has the gold content mark on the inside. There is a nugget d

Lot of 4 nuggets reportedly from Rogue River, Oregon. The smooth, flat ones may be from a tertiary channel in the Klamaths. The nuggets are 27.39, 18.

Lot of 2 from Homestake Mine: 1) An extremely rich 3 x 2 x 1 gold quartz specimen showing a freestanding leaf of gold measuring .5 tall, along with ri

Lot of 3 visible gold ore slabs from Golden Slipper Mine. 1) Measures 3 x 3 x .33. 2) 2.25 x 2 x .33. 3) 2.5 x 1 x .33. These samples contain rich

Gold nugget cuff links in original box from Burnett Brothers Jewelers of Seattle Washington, circa 1870. The 2 pieces weigh a total of .21 troy ounces

Lot of 4: 1) Native Gold Nugget. 1.9g. 2/3 x 1/3 x .25 from Mount Kare, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea. An attractive gold quartz nugget from an unus

Lot of 3, weighing 2.6g total. Unusually articulate and well chosen examples of palladian wire gold from Venezuela. HKA#63958

Lot of 8 crystalline gold specimens totalling .89 troy ounces. Also a metal sifting tray 4.5 x 2.5. One of the specimens is an amalgam piece. HKA#6267

Lot of 3: 1) pyrargyrite, Silver City Utah, 71.7grams; 2) native silver on bornite, Amy Silversmith mine, 1886, Butte Montana, 24.9grams; silver, Schl

High grade specimen. It weighs 5.72 troy oz and measures 2 x 2.75 HKA#62759

Lot of 2: 1) gold in quartz and silver sulfides, Silverton, Colorado, 78.4 grams; 2) native silver barite, Creede, Colorado, 206.4 grams.Maish Collect

Lot of 3: 1) Petzite in matrix (Ag3,Au,Te2) from the Cash mine, Boulder County, 43.8 grams; 2) wire silver from Crede, 53.9 grams; 3) Chlorargyrite fr

Lot of 3 from Bulldog Mine: 1) 3 x 1.1/3 x 1/3 . 2) 3 x 1.1/3 x 1/3. 3) 2 x 1.25 x 1/3. Slabs unusually rich in high grade native silver ore, associat

This 2 1.5 x 1.25 specimen features beautiful galena figuring and native silver throughout a large argentite sample. This sample was mined in Creede C

3 examples of silver gold telluride, sylvanite in quartz from Cripple Creek Colorado. 47.6, 50.5 and 82.1 grams in weight. (Au,Ag) Te2 is the most com

This 1.5 long, 0.75 wide, 0.5 thick sample of gold and silver/lead weighs 18.8 grams.Maish Collection HKA#62302

Lot of 2: 1) Measures 1.25 x .75 x 1. A historic 1930s silver-copper hybrid weighing 25.4g and showing historic miner's chisel marks. During the...

Native Silver, Bornite, and Quartz Lot of 2 from the Troy Mountain Mine of Troy, MT near Butte. 1) Measures 2.25 x 2 x 1 1/3. A historic and mineralog

Lot of 3 measuring 5 x 4 1/6, 4 x 3.5 x 1/6, and 4 x 2.75 x 1. Unusually rich specimens containing yellow grains of electrum, silver grains of uytenbo

Lot of 3: 1) 5 x 3 .25. 2) 5 x 3 x .25 3) 4 x 3 x .25. Unusually rich specimens containing yellow grains of electrum, silver grains of uytenbogaardtit

This moon shaped specimen measures 6 x 2 x 1 and is an extremely rich and well-banded Ken Snyder Mine ore slab from the Midas District. Showing rich b

Lot of 5 specimens. 1) 3 x 1.25 x 1/3. 2) 3 x 1.5 x .25. 3) 3.25 x 1.25 x .25. 4) 2.25 x 1.75 x .5. 5) 2 x 1.25 x .25. Complete vein cross-sections sh

Lot of 2: 1) silver, Zacatecas, Mexico, mounted in plastic case, 2) silver, Honduras, 76.4 grams.Maish Collection HKA#62282

Lot of 3: 1) argentite in chaleopyrite and calcite, Valencia Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico, 26.2 grams; 2) silver and chrysocolla, Sonora, Mexico, mounted

Lot of 2 silver specimens from Batopilas, Mexico. New Nevada Mine, 17 grams. Smaller piece mounted in a plastic case.Maish Collection HKA#62286

Lot of 4 native silver specimens from Chihuahua Mexico. 53.2 grams, 53.1 grams, 73.1 grams, 328.4 grams.Maish Collection HKA#62301

Lot of 8: 1) silver and argentite from El Bote` Mine, 245.3 grams; 2) silver and silver pyrite from Fresnillo, 61.6 grams; 3) Argentite, Fresnillo, 12

This large specimen measures 5.25 x 3.25 x 1/8. Total weight of this silver leaf is 6.5 troy oz. From the Langis Mine of Nr. New Liskeard, Ontario. An

Lot of 3 rich native silver ore slabs. 1) A sample measuring 4 x 2.25 x .5 and weighing 5.8 oz with 1.5 oz silver, from the Cleopatra Mine of Cobalt.

Lot of 3 rich native gold ore slabs. 1) 5 x 3 x 1/8. Weighs 3 oz. With .3 total silver. From the Mann Mine, Galganda. Ontario Canada. 2) 4 x 2.5 x .75

Professionally framed print of the 1914 C.M. Russel watercolor Pipe of Peace. The ornate frame has stepped suede matting to accent the colorful painti

Measures 4.75 across the collared mouth, and 7.5 at the flat foot. The center body is fully rounded. The artist, Stefano, airbrushed this piece with p

A crudely twined seed jug with single attached handle of light weight rope. It measures 15 in height, has a narrow 2.5 opening at top, and is approxim

This is a modern rug that measures 52" x 78" with red, black, gray and natural colors. It is from the Tahoe Wovoka Estate Collection. Wovo...

This beautiful 51 x 68 rug is a traditional 2nd phase Chief`s rug likely dating from the 1880s. The 2nd phase style first appeared in the mid-19th cen

Large framed photo of native basketry. The print indicates Modern Designs in Washo Basketry, and is plate # 542. Other indications on the print read F

A medium-sized Washoe degikup beaded basket with a bright yellow, orange, red, black and gilt bead design on a black ground. Measures 6.5 at opening a

This lot includes two beaded headdresses made of turkey feathers. 1) A very clean headdress consisting of white turkey feathers that have been dyed da

Exquisite photo, with a caption at the bottom that reads Pipe-Bags with From Copyright photograph 1908 by E.S. Curtis. The gorgeous frame and triple m

Exquisite photo, with a caption at the bottom that reads Wishham Beadwork with From Copyright photograph 1910 by E.S. Curtis. The gorgeous frame and t

Edward S. Curtis is most well known for his ethnography photography of North American Indians during the turn of the 20th Century. This image was take

This 39 x 119 hall or table runner features vibrant hunter green, deep red, bright red, lilac, goldenrod, and teal colors on a natural ground. Non-Nav

This 43 x 48 rug, modern made, is in the style of a 3rd phase Chief`s blanket. Tightly woven with dark blue, black, red, and natural colors. It appear

This 63 x 85 dark blue modern rug is woven in the style of a 3rd phase Chief`s rug. The creator used dark blue, red, black and natural colored yarns i

This 19.5 buckskin covered wooden hoop is decorated with red felt, white leather straps, small metal bells, and feathers, which may be grouse. The cen

This 37 x 50 rug features an intricately woven eye dazzler design in red, natural, black, and grey. 100% wool. Includes pictorial feathers. Very fine

This red, black, gray and natural color runner measures 34" x 102." Note the spirit line and tight weave of this rug. It is from the Tahoe...

This 45 x 69 rug features tightly woven, finely detailed serrated patterns in traditional red, black, heather, natural, light grey, and dark grey colo

This 35 x 149 runner is modern, in a Ganado style with very finely and tightly woven redm, grey, black, and natural wools. A gorgeous, clean rug. From

This hand-hammered, coper plated beehive shaped cornucopia features a gorgeous, lustrous patina with vibrant blues and purples. This piece was designe

This 23 x 13.5 bag is constructed from hand-sewn sections of rawhide and features a large geometric design beaded with raspberry red, purple, blue, ye

This 32 x 63 rug features a standard pattern in natural, grey, brownblack, and tan. Some warp threads are visible and are light blue and cream colored

Edward S. Curtis is most well known for his ethnography photography of North American Indians during the turn of the 20th Century. This image was take

This 32 x 83 rug features dark brown, light brown, tan, black, natural, dark grey, and light grey wools in an intricate Storm Pattern design. 100% woo

This is a Robert Montanucci original oil on canvas on panel, entitled "Hopi Heritage." This piece is from the Tahoe Wovoka Estate Collecti...

This finely woven pine needle basket measures 7 across the foot and 6.25 across the mouth of the collared design. With the lid, it measures 4.5 tall.

This finely woven pine needle basket measures 6.5 across the foot and 5 across the mouth of the collared design. With the lid, it measures 5.5 tall. T

This large 85 x 128 handwoven rug features a red ground with multicolored patterns throughout. The rug is constructed of two similar rugs stitched tog

This 73 x 109 large room sized rug is in the Ganado style and features red, burgundy, natural, black, heather, and brown colored wools and a contrasti

This finely woven pine needle basket measures 8.5 across the foot and 7 across the mouth of the collared design. With the lid, it measures 7 tall. The

This 38 x 61 rug is likely Mexican made in the style of a Native American blanket. Handmade, featuring alternating rows of horizonal lines, bi-colored

This 74 x 83 blue rug is in the syle of a 3rd phase Chief blanket, featuring red, black and natural colors throughout and black end bands. From the Ta

This 55 x 67 modern rug was made in the style of a 3rd phase Chief`s blanket. The rug features a dark raspberry color, navy, black, and white. From th

This 48 x 72 rug bears a 3rd phase chief style design but does not use traditional colors and does not appear to be Navajo made. The colors used are d

This 59 x 64 black, red, and natural colored rug is modern made in the design of a 3rd phase Chief`s blanket. The colors are rich and the weave is tig

This black, gray, white and maroon color rug measures 56" x 119." This is a modern made rug. From the Tahoe Wovoka Estate Collection. Wovo...

This 47 x 65 rug features Navajo designs in bright modern colors including bright green, sage greeen, dark teal, dark blue, deep orange, red, grey, na

This 25.5 x 36rug features four Yei figures and a rainbow goddess in traditional colors: black, brown, tan, red, and natural. Likely modern made. Very

Lot of 20 mixed items. Native American theme, from numerous countries of origin. 1 thru 5 are pottery pieces, all hand-painted and decorated. 6 is a s

This lot includes five carved, wooden native american figures. 1) An 8 tall figure signed on the bottom, Death Fly Kachina by Lewis Hopi/Navajo. This

Framed numbered painting print by Robert Montanucci. Initialed by the artist, this print is number 39 of 350. Professionally framed, triple-matted and

Framed print by Kathy McKenzie (C), Indian Tribes of America, featuring all the major tribes across the US in their geographic locations, state by sta

This is an extra-large oil-on-canvas painting of a native American maiden, titled Her Crown of Glory, by Ann Dyer (C). The colorful image measures 30x

This modern rug measures 48 x 78. Although not Navajo woven, it bears some stylistic feautures of native design. The rug is woven with yellow, black,

This lot includes 3 pieces of Native themed, western wall hanging art. 1) A painted cow skull with horns, feathers, and blue and gold paint. 2) A larg

Nice, old Navajo wool Chief`s blanket, 3rd Phase, with the traditional serrated triangles design in dark blue and cream on red ground. It measures 42

A 100% wool Navajo rug mesuring 36 x 53. The stacked diamond or serrated diamond design is in colors of black, light red or orange, gray and cream on

This 34 x 112 runner is non-Navajo and features a cross design with orange, yellow, salmon, green, red, brown, black, and white yarns. Tightly woven a

Another room-size Navajo wool rug measuring 73 x 121 in colors of red, black, brown, natural and gray. Possibly Klagetoh. Large and elaborate stacked

A stunning room-size rug woven by one of the renowned Begay family weavers. An original tag attached to the rug describes it as coming from the Russel

A nice wool Navajo rug measuring 52 x 75. The weaver is Lorraine Tso as stated on the original attached tag from the Rusell Fouts Indian room in farmi

A modern 100% wool Navajo rug measuring 66 x 100 with gray, natural and black designs on a red ground. Black border with gray thunderbird designs. Fro

This 41 x 45 rug features typical navajo designs and shows clear lazy or sectional lines, which indicate where the weaver stopped working on a section

This rug measures 45" x78" and has 2 spirit lines. It is from the Tahoe Wovoka Estate Collection. Wovoka Collection HKA#63064