American Indian Art at Auction

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<b>AMERICAN INDIAN ART AT AUCTION</b>
<p>Cowan’s is pleased to announce the public auction of a major collection of American Indian Art recently deaccessioned from the Western Reserve Historical Society of Cleveland, Ohio. Consisting of a wide range of basketry, beadwork, weaponry and textiles from all Native American Culture Areas, most of the items were not officially accessioned into the Western Reserve's collection until 1942. Approximately 400 lots will be offered in this sale, highlighted by a fine group of 19th century Navajo textiles, a group of fine Puebloan polychrome storage jars, Apache ollas, a select group of Plain beadwork and parfleches, and numerous California baskets. A small group of select properties from other consignors rounds out the sale.
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Hopi Sikyatki Revival Seed Jar,41 - Hopi Sikyatki Revival Seed Jar,
Cowan’s Historic Americana Auctions
circa 1890-1900. With flat base, strongly carinated form, with slightly rolled lip, and painted in black and rust on cream body, with the decorative
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Hopi Polychrome Jar,42 - Hopi Polychrome Jar,
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circa 1920, with flattened base, and tall, slightly outflaring body, with low shoulder and short rim. Painted in black and red in avian devices on a
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Hopi Polychrome Ceramics,43 - Hopi Polychrome Ceramics,
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lot of 3. Includes an unusual watering pitcher having a straight spout with four piercings and painted with black nested crosses on a cream ground, 5.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Hopi or Zuni (?) Polychrome Bowl,44 - Hopi or Zuni (?) Polychrome Bowl,
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pre-1880. An early bowl painted with dark brown and orange devices on cream body; 4" high x 6.5" diameter. Deaccessioned from the Western ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Zuni Polychrome Canteen and Shoulder Strap,45 - Zuni Polychrome Canteen and Shoulder Strap,
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one side with black geometric devices painted on a cream ground, the other side painted all-over red, and with an original woven shoulder strap of red
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Massive Hopi Water Bottle,46 - Massive Hopi Water Bottle,
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circa 1890-1900. Vessel in the form of a large "chestnut", with two applied strap handles, each with a raised central ridge; maximum dime...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Isleta Polychrome Bowl,47 - Isleta Polychrome Bowl,
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circa 1960s. Decorated with red and black geometric devices on a cream slip ground; 3.25" high x 5" diameter. Deaccessioned from the Weste...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Isleta Polychrome Shallow Bowl,48 - Isleta Polychrome Shallow Bowl,
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circa 1950s. A shallow, flat bottomed bowl, with widely scalloped rim, with black and red floral and geomtric painting on cream interior, exterior wi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Isleta Polychrome Pitcher,49 - Isleta Polychrome Pitcher,
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probably early 20th century. Painted with geometric black and red designs on a cream slip, with a braided handle consisting of three ropes of clay, e
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Laguna Polychrome Jar,50 - Laguna Polychrome Jar,
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circa 1880s. Thin walled with concave base, and flaring sides and rim; rim with widely spaced scallops. Painted in red and black on a creamy white sl
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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