American Indian & Related Artifacts & Art - "Big Spring Phoenix Auction 2012"

Mid 1900s, Traditional thin walled pottery olla with motif done in polychrome. Very good condition with a 1/2" hole in shoulder and 1 rim rep...

Mid 1900s, Large sturdy traditional style dough bowl with interesting symbols and red bottom. Very good used condition. 7" x 12-1/2"

Prehistoric, Large thin walled bowl with black geometric designs on the interior and white on the exterior. Very good condition, restored and glued

Early/Mid 1900s, Huge black-on-red pottery water jar with double lugs and interesting designs. Very good condition, some rim chipping and handling.

1960s, Beautiful large polychrome dough bowl with traditional avian and curvilinear motifs. Very good condition. 6" x 14"

1989, Signed original 3-cornered black-on-white effigy jar with traditional motif. Very good condition. 7" x 8"

Prehistoric, Classic St. John's polychrome bowl with geometric interior and white swirl design exterior. Glued, unrestored, with three rim ch...

Prehistoric, Rather large black-on-red St. John's pottery bowl with interior geometric designs. Good condition; cleaned, glued, and one small...

Prehistoric, Classic black-on-red bowl with busy interior designs. Very good condition, professionally restored. 4" x 9"

Late 1900s, Huge black-on-white olla shaped water jar with intricate fineline design and a row of bears. Very good condition. 14" x 14"

1970s, Beautiful hand carved yei-bei-chai scene showing 8 dancers entering a hogan. Every figure is hand carved and painted and the hogan is also ha

Beautiful hand carved yei-bei-chai scene showing 7 dancers. Every figure is hand carved and painted. All attached to a large board.

Early to mid 1900s, Classic soft (summer hide) haired coach or sleigh robe with double felt backing and serrated edges. Good condition, 1 tear on th

1981, Large outstanding signed limited edition (#1/10) "In his father's footsteps". Retail was $3,800.00. Very good condition. 26&q...

1970s, Signed limited edition screen pring "Three Women". 30" x 22" (36" x 29")

1994, Huge signed original acrylic on canvas "Cliff Dwellers". 72" x 60"

1950s, Striking 4 color regional rug with serrated and outlined diagonal color bands. Very good condition, minor edge repairs. 60" x 36"

1940s, Traditional old Crystal with fish hooks and serrated elements. Good condition except some wear through in one corner. A classic pattern. 6...

1911, Beautiful ladies soft bearskin long coat made by the Crosby Frisian Fur Co. Very good condition. Women's large

Early/Mid 1900s, Beautifully made mid-length ladies' three-button coat made from fine dark brown sealskin. Very good condition. Tag reads "...

Late 1900s, Large traditional deep pottery dough bowl with classic polychrome designs on the exterior. Excellent condition. 6" x 12"

Late 1900s, Fantastic expertly mounted grizzly bear rug with open mouth and scalloped feet edging. Excellent condition but some damage to nose, and

Mid 1900s, Elegant 5-strand high grade turquoise necklace in baroque form with sterling silver cones. Hallmark of a sunrise. 27"

Mid 1900s, Spectacular Zuni squash blossom necklace with needlepoint and petit point matched turquoise stones. Hallmarked "DMN." 22&quo...

Mid 1900s, Great Navajo squash blossom necklace with Indian head nickels dated from the mid 1930s and with sterling silver "hands" naja....

1970s, Incredible Zuni double sided pendant on sterling squash beads. Turquoise and coral chip inlaid road runner on one side, peyote bird on revers

1970s, Outstanding hand wrought double sided shadowbox necklace with coral on one side, natural Nevada spiderweb turquoise cabazons on the other. V

1950s, 1960s, Dazzling collection of 12 Hopi, Zuni, and Navajo turquoise and silver rings, some with hallmarks, one with fine Bisbee cabazon. Vario

1950s, Beautiful heavy 3-band sterling silver bracelet with 3 natural turquoise stones in filework setting. Hallmarked "MT." 5-1/4"...

Late 1900s, Splendid narrow cuff bracelet with coral stones in stamped mounts. Stamping on interior as well. 5-1/4" + 1-1/4" x 5/8"

Late 1900s, Marvelous Navajo ring with coral cabazons in sterling silver rope setting. Size 11-1/2

1960s, Exceptional narrow sterling silver Kiowa bracelet. Hand hammered with file marks and rocker engraved chevron designs. 6-1/4" +1-1/4&q...

1980s, Unique rectangular shaped fully beaded buckskin bag with large roses of different colors on each side. Very good condition. 12" x 9&...

1970s, Unique pair of lazy stitch beaded buckskin moccasins with American flags. Good condition but with several areas of missing beads. 10-1/2&...

1970s, Beautifully shaped buckskin rifle case with beaded face and back done in traditional Crow design, plus fine fringes heel and toe. Excellent

Mid/Late 1900s, Beautiful loom beaded unfinished sash with striking geometric design done in traditional style. Very good condition. 3" x 45...

Late 1900s, Colorful soft-sided baby carrier with fur trim and fully beaded body done on a random field. Very good condition. 9" x 20" ...

Late 1900s, Classic soft sided toy baby carrier completely covered with lazy stitch bead work and with brass tacked wooden boards. Very good condit

Early/Mid 1900s, Unique moosehide bag with flap and fully beaded 4-color back panel, many of these were made from a leftover single cuff or legging,

Mid 1900s, Larger hand crafted all cloth doll with inked facial features and yarn hair. Good used condition. 20" x 10"

Late 1900s, Beautiful fringed buckskin flap bag with beaded strap and front panel done in traditional Sioux design, plus lazy stitch trim on the fla

Mid 1900s, Colorful vintage 2-sided fully beaded round bag with rose and Valero star designs and handle made with old trade beads. Very good conditi

Late 1900s, Beautiful deep blue solid turquoise chunk necklace strung on turquoise heshi. Very good condition. 30" long

1970s, Heavy gauge 9-stone bracelet with stamped edging, well used. Very good condition but five of the stones are cracked or broken from wear. 5-

Various, Three bracelets; one earlier Fred Harvey style with rosettes, one Zuni channel inlay, and one Navajo with square cut stones signed "...

1960s - 1980s, Set of three traditional bracelets; one with leaf design needlepoint work, the others with turquoise dots. Very good condition, some

Late 1900s, Traditional sterling cuff bracelet with leaf accents and eleven matching brick coral stones plus a classic 2-stone turquoise, coral, and

1970s, Traditional sand cast horseshoe naja with single turquoise stone strung on two types of silver beads. Very good used condition. 24" l...

Late 1900s, Contemporary all silver cuff bracelet with deep grooves. Very good condition. 5-5/8" + 1-1/8" x 1/2"

Late 1900s, Finely polished bead and three pendant necklace made from beautiful light blue Chinese turquoise. Very good condition. 19" long

Late 1900s, Collection of four beautiful bangle bracelets, one made with twist stock, three traditional flat stamped versions. All in very good con

Mid 1900s, Elaborate hand crafted Mexican silver "Yalalag" cross necklace. Very good condition. 27" long, 2-1/4" x 2-1/4"...

2001, Beautiful hand carved and painted traditional Clayoquot area red cedar mask "Tla-o-qui-aht Warrior." Very good condition, with ce...

Late 1900s, Hand crafted 2-sail ship made from cut and carved whale baleen. Very good condition. 8" x 12" x 3"

Late 1900s, Collection of four fine hand carved and painted "maskette" pins by the noted coast Salish carver. All in very good condition...

1980s, Very fine hand carved and painted alderwood totem pole with raven, kingfisher, and man with halibut figures; removable wings and carved base.

Mid/Late 1900s, Impressive hand carved and painted cedar mask with cowrie shell teeth. Very good used condition (has hat and drape inside). 10&q...

1970s, Fine hand carved and painted red cedar totem with eagle, bear, and killer whale figure. Very good condition. 21-1/2"

1970s, Fine carving of a seal hunter with his catch holding a harpoon and paddle in his kayak. Very good condition. 1-1/4" x 6" x 2&qu...

1980s, Signed original carving showing a semi-reclining man. Very good condition. 2-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 4"

Mid 1900s, Beautiful hand carved and painted vintage red cedar totem pole with 3-figures and extended wings. Very good condition. 18" x 17&...

Early 1900s, Traditional triangular shaped hand carved and painted Hiada/Tsimsian yellow cedar totem pole. Very good used condition, nice patina.

Late 1900s, Unique hand crafted shaped rawhide case with buffalo figure on front. Very good condition. 12" x 9"

Mid 1900s, Vintage pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded hard soled moccasins made with interesting putty colored commercial buckskin. Good used

Late 1900s, Classic old wood handled knife in a more recent sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded buffalo hide case. Very good condition. 2-3/4"...

Late 1900s, Very fine sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded rawhide and buckskin sheath with geometric designs and beaded suspensions holding a huge old

Late 1900s, Collection of 8 fantastic bentwood and rawhide round shields, each with important medicine symbols, some with feathers or other interest

Late 1900s, Fantastic iron axe head with incised designs on a hard wood stem ingraved with silver medallions and with silver covered end and brass t

Mid to late 1900s, Rare solid brass pipe/axe head with outstanding green ochred carved wooden haft/stem adorned with brass tacks and brass trim with

Mid to late 1900s, Beautiful hand carved wooden flute with buffalo aperture adjustment and hand stitched and beaded buckskin case. Very good conditi

Late 1900s, Hand crafted elk antler quirt with latigo tails and pony beaded wrist strap on hide. Very good condition. horn 12" long

Mid to late 1900s, Classic carved wooden "gunstock" club with wicked forged metal spike and interesting incised geometric symbols on bod...

1990s, Colorful Navajo Teec Nos Pos Sunday saddle blanket woven with ten different colors of wool. Mint condition, never on a horse. 32" x 2...

1990s, Navajo chief blanket revival pattern with serrated edge design and two rows of crosses. From Tuba City, Arizona. 46" x 27"

1950s, Fine example of a Navajo twill weave double saddle blanket made with hand spun natural color wool. 57" x 29"

1990s, Beautiful Navajo Klagetoh rug with multi-colored geometric pattern. Excellent condition, fine intricate weave. 44" x 29"

1980s, Navajo raised outline pattern with very difficult weave and very straight lines. Nice! 47" x 22"

1990s, Zuni sterling silver channel set thunderbird bracelet with turquoise, jet, red coral, and shell. Signed. 6-1/2" + 1-1/4" x 2"

1980s, Hopi fine sterling silver cuff bracelet with overlaid katsina figures and geometric design. Signed. 6-1/2" + 1" x 1-1/4"

1940s, Fred Harvey era Navajo sterling silver bracelet with fine workmanship and set with 3 Fox turquoise stones. 5-3/4" + 1-1/2" x 1&q...

1980s, Beautiful Navajo silver bracelet with turquoise, red coral, and flower and leaf design. Very good condition, good weight. 6" + 1"...

1980s, Hopi sterling silver textured bracelet with Yei figure and channel set with turquoise, lapis, verascite, and coral. Good weight, hallmarked.

Late 1900s, Classic Santa Clara black on black deeply carved wedding vase with Avanyu design. Pristine condition. 9-3/4" x 6-1/4"

Late 1900s, Noteworthy Santa Clara black on black pottery jar with deeply carved designs. Excellent condition. 4-1/4" x 3-1/2"

Late 1900s, Beautiful Santa Clara polished black seed jar with feather motif around rim. Excellent condition. 3-1/4" x 4"

Late 1900s, Fine Santa Clara black on black pottery jar with deeply carved "hunchback flute player" and two designs on rim. 5-1/4"...

Late 1900s, Charming polychrome Cochiti pottery "mermaid" with two babies from this well known potter. Pristine condition. 5-3/4" ...

Late 1900s, Another great Cochiti polychrome pottery piece from Martha Arquero of a frog with five babies and a bee. Pristine condition. 3-1/4&qu...

Early 1900s, Classic finely woven Pima basketry tray with fret motif of devil's claw. Excellent condition. 15-3/4" x 4"

Mid 1900s, Well woven Pima basketry tray with squash blossom motif of devil's claw. 13-3/4" x 2-1/4"

Early 1900s, Tightly woven polychrome Hopi basketry plaque with red and black geometric motif. 7-1/2" diameter

Early 1900s, Jar shaped polychrome Nuu Chah Nulth trinket basket with lid. Excellent condition. 4-1/2" x 3-1/2"

Late 1900s, Very finely hand carved and painted "one-piece" style cottonwood root doll "Eototo/Aholi" showing great detail. V...

Late 1900s, Very fine hand carved and painted "one-piece" style cottonwood root doll showing great detail. Very good condition. 10"

Late 1900s, Very finely hand carved and painted "one-piece" style cottonwood root doll "white bear" showing great detail. Ver...

Late 1900s, Very finely hand carved and painted "one-piece" style cottonwood root doll "Hemis mana" showing great detail. Ver...

Late 1900s, Very finely hand carved and painted "one-piece" style cottonwood root doll "cow" showing great detail. Very good ...

Late 1900s, Collection of three "Hopi Old Style" hand carved and painted cottonwood root dolls, each with tabletta headdress. Very good ...

Late 1900s, Well carved and painted old style doll in good condition. 16-1/2"

Late 1900s, Well carved and painted old style doll in good condition. 20"