American Indian & Related Artifacts & Art- "Big Spring Phoenix Auction 2010"

Collection of 63 of these magazines as early as 1953, plus 8 more similar themed publications. 71 pieces Ca. 1950s-1980s

Classic all-wool reverse design Pendleton with custom ribbon edging and embroidered (easily removed) initials JRZ; very good used condition, nice pati

Very interesting buckskin drawstring bag, the round bottomed body fully beaded front and back, including an added pouch with lid on the front; very go

Beautifully shaped hard rawhide case with traditional mineral painted designs, tradecloth trim, and old wood handled reservation knife; very good cond

Mary Smith & Don Lelooska, Rare hand crafted doll with carved face, hands, and Klickitat berry basket - on bark stand - "Huckleberry Pickin...

Classic old sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded moccasins with cloth trimmed ankles and checked cross designs. 10-1/2" Early 1900s

Interesting shaped folded buckskin bag with rows of lazy stitch beading, drawstring top and cut in fringe. 9-1/2" x 4-1/2" Early/Mid 1900s

Lucy Martinez, Fine signed matte black-on-black shouldered jar with feather design; very good condition. 5" x 5" Mid/Late 1900s

Teresita Naranjo, Globular black-on-black pottery jar with traditional Avanyu figure; good condition, shows use including an impact chip (glued) on on

Chris Martinez, Rare larger-sized, deeply carved blackware vessel with Avanyu figure on shoulder; very good condition. 6-1/2" x 11-1/2" La...

Rare set consisting of 3 flute-like "pitos" and a hand carved articulating "matraca" or rasp rattle. 11", 10", 10"...

Unique collection including a single and 2 pairs of hand wrought silver bridle/saddle decorations, one with turquoise inlay; very good condition. 1&...

Classic old well-used hand carved mesquite wooden bowl and native tin patch. 19-1/2" x 10-1/2" x 3" Early 1900s

Finer old ram's skull; good condition. 12" x 7-1/2" x 14" Early 1900s

Pair of wide horns mounted on a shield plaque. 12" x 12" x 7" Mid 1900s

Gideon Smith, Carved for actual use, marked on the inside: "Speaker mask, by Gideon Smith, NHC Hatlit band, Van. Isl. BC"; very good condi...

Very rare early example made from cut birch bark and decorated with porcupine quills; top intact, sides with missing quills. 13 x 3-1/2" x 2-1/...

Rare old hand woven ceremonial mask with protruding features made from husks; very good condition. 15" x 14" x 4" Early 1900s

Classic old hand carved mask done in traditional style; excellent condition. 9" x 6" x 1-1/2" Mid/Late 1900s

Pair of beautiful embossed portfolio prints of Eskimos "Nunivak Youth" and "Ukowuhhuh - Hooper Bay" - matted and framed; excelle...

Goldenrod, Super fine etched redware pot with running deer figures and single set turquoise stone; excellent condition. 1-3/4" x 2" Late 1...

Mae Tapia, Very finely etched blackware pot with a wood tick and lizard in the red medallion areas; excellent condition. 1-1/2" x 2" Late ...

Geri Naranjo, Rare etched blackware pot with stretched neck and traditional encircling Avanyu figure; excellent condition. 1-3/4" x 1-1/2"...

Tsigowanu, Very fine etched miniature pottery vessel with design depicting a large snake with a rat in its clutches; very good condition. 1-1/2"...

Julie Gutierrez, Fine blackware vase with peaked rim, carved cutout section, and single turquoise stone; excellent condition. 2-1/2" x 1-1/4&qu...

Kathy Gutierrez, Fine miniature blackware vase with long neck and squared shoulder; excellent condition. 2-1/4" x 1-1/8" Late 1900s

Geri Naranjo, Very fine miniature blackware vessel with Avanyu figure on the reddened top surface. 5/8" x 1-1/8" Late 1900s

Paul Naranjo, Fantastic wide brown ware seed pot with elaborate etched eagle head figure - retail $1000; excellent condition. 3" x 4" Late...

Paul Naranjo, Fantastic wide brown ware seed pot with elaborate etched grizzly bear figure - retail $1000; excellent condition. 2-3/4" x 4"...

The larger one a blackware vase by Teodora Ortiz, the smaller unsigned with etched shoulder. Larger 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" Late 1900s

The smaller ladies' pair stamped in several places "ROY", the larger pair unmarked; both in very good usable condition. Mid/Late 1900s

Very heavy decorative leather cover trimmed with brass conchos, the holes go over the "horns" on the horse's collar and drape his shou...

Beautiful pair of all leather chaps with light-colored trim and brass conchos; very good condition. 37" x 26"

Great old saddle with open stirrups; very good condition. 12" seat Early 1900s

Very old long round barreled percussion action musket; poor condition but a good wall hanger. 40" bbl Late 1800s

Rare old turtle shell dance rattle with painted rawhide trim and binding and wrapped handle; good condition. 15" Early 1900s

Very rare Chippewa carved snake effigy lodge marker, a rare find; great patina, a museum piece. 23" Late 1800s

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Beautiful hand forged steel/iron axe head; very good condition. 5-1/2" x 4" Early 1900s

Classic old forged iron axe with oak wood handle adorned with brass tacks in a cross shape - found on the Cherokee Reservation. 17-1/2" long, 6...

Pair of vintage hand carved and painted kachina dolls done in a traditional style using pole lumber; both good condition. 14-1/4" & 11-1/2&...

Classic design juniper branch loom with actual miniature rug plus a handmade doll weaver; very good condition. 16" x 16" x 10" Ca. 19...

Pair of vintage hand carved and painted kachina dolls done in a traditional style using pole lumber; both good condition. 12-1/2" & 13"...

Pair of beautiful, old-style, hand carved and painted cottonwood root dolls with traditional features; very good condition, aged. 13-3/4" &...

Traditional hand carved and painted doll made from dimensional lumber - Keam's Canyon Trading Post, AZ, 1964; very good condition. 13-1/2" ...

Nathaniel Selestewa, Pair of finely carved dolls with elaborate and colorful tabletas and feather bodies, signed; very good condition. 14-1/2" ...

Colorful well-made "Shalako" doll with horns, feather headdress, and turquoise necklace - signed "Jones Neha(?)"; good condition...

Beautiful Upper Missouri Valley style double-notched "Rhinehard" point; excellent condition. 11" x 3" Ca. 1970s

Homemade barn wood frame containing a toothed crooked knife, serrated "V", and extra large "Rhinehard" spearpoint; excellent con...

Homemade barn wood frame containing an eagle, serrated spear, and 2 large thin spears; excellent condition. 2-1/2" to 7-1/2" Ca. 1970s