2013 April Treasures & Tribes Auction

With the Bureau report by M.W. Stirling, Chief. Stirling became chief in 1928 after Fewkes retired. After his post as chief, Stirling became known for

Miscellaneous Documents No. 61. J.W. Powell, Director. Includes the following papers: 1) Zuni Philosophy by Frank Hamilton Cushing. Cushing lived for

This lot of 6 includes the following papers: 1) Introductory by J.W. Powell, Director. 2) Maya and Mexican Manuscripts by Prof. Cyrus Thomas, with acc

Lot of 4 publications from the Smithsonian Institution Bureau of American Ethnology. 1) 1963, "Anthropological Papers number 63-67." Inclu...

Includes the following papers: 1) Introduction by J.W. Powell, Director, 2) Navaho Houses, Mindeleff, Cosmos. Mindeleff was hired to map Indian villag

Includes 1) Introduction by director, J.W. Powell with an accompanying report on the repair of the ruins at Casa Grande, among others. With papers on

Report for years 1888-1889. This final volume on pictographs of the American Indians was to later coincide with Mallery`s other accomplished research

Includes the following papers: Introduction by Holmes, W.H. with papers on Casa Grande, Arizona by Fewkes, Jesse Walter, with 78 plates and 54 text fi

Includes papers on the following: 1) Introduction by J.W. Powell with accompanying reports from field work completed 1883-1884, mainly mound explorati

Includes Introduction by J.W. Powell and several papers that cover a wide variety of topics. Some of the topics covered are; Prehistoric textile art o

Round Pima bowl of willow and devil’s claw, measuring 7.5" diameter at base, 4.25" h., and 10" diameter across top. A nice tight weav...

This basket measures 5.75" tall and about 8" wide. The basket is made with Yucca and devil’s claw, which provides the black color. There i...

This 37 x 66 100% wool Navajo Rug was woven in traditional colors: red, dark brown, heather brown, and natural. Because there is no black wool, only a

This 60 x 68 100% wool rug is woven in the Klagetoh style, with a grey background featuring red, natural, and brown/black designs. The pattern feature

This 48 x 68 100% wool Navajo made rug features designs typical of Teec Nos Pos weavings. The weaver used red, orange, dark green, grey-brown, natural

An oval, glassed frame with 18 small arrowheads displayed. Most are obsidian. Genuine, and in the same Indian family for many years. Grandma Ness Coll

The Hupa, also spelled Hoppa People have always been excellent basket makers. Baskets served for practical use as well decorative uses. The group is f

Pair of hand-beaded necklaces from the Sacramento Delta valley region. The necklaces are of modern make, but the beads are genuine. Necklace 1 has an

This lot features an early black and white photo of 2 Washoe ladies, one weaving a basket, the other with a child and cradle board strapped to her bac

Lot of 3 receipts from the Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs. Some dates indicate July 9, 1875. The remittance of $11,000.00 dollar