American Indian & Related Artifacts & Art - "Big Spring Phoenix Auction 2013"

Mid 1900s, Beautifully carved horn spoon with totemic handle inlaid with abalone shell. Very good condition. 12-1/2" long

Mid 1900s, Very fine hand carved and painted transformation bird rattle with a raven, frog, and human figure on top. Great condition. 13-1/2&quo...

Ca. 1930s, Pair of matching hand carved and painted cedar spoons with owl figures on handles. Very good condition. 13-1/2" long

Ca. 1960s, Exceptional hand carved potlatch box with several painted and inlaid figures on the body, plus a frog dish atop the three inch solid wood

Ca. 1970s, Fine expertly hand carved and painted eagle headdress with horsehair trim. Very good condition, unsigned. 11" x 19" x 8"

Mid 1900s, Small hand carved and painted child's bird rattle with good detail and nice patina. Very good condition. 9" long

Ca. 1980s, Huge and beautiful hand carved and painted Kwakiutl sea monster mask with articulating beak and removable "ears." Very good ...

Ca. 1980s?, Beautiful limited edition #2/24 solid bronze sculpture titled "Potlatch Prayer," the chief shown holding a "copper"...

Ca. 1970s, Fantastic vintage hand carved and painted double raven headdress, both figures with articulating beaks. Very good condition, has some ni

Early 1900s, Fine weave round basket with intricate two-color design. Very good condition. 4" x 7"

Early 1900s, Very fine weave round basket with striking top-knot design. Very good condition. 5" x 7"

Early 1900s, Traditional fine weave basketry bowl with striking black geometric designs. Very good condition overall, with one amateur repair and m

Early 1900s, Fine weave rounded basket with polychrome geometric design. Very good condition, except some rim splits. 4" x 6"

Early 1900s, Classic fine weave basketry hat with traditional reddish-brown geometric forms. Very good condition, but has one split. 3-1/2"...

Early 1900s, Unique fine weave basketry bowl with rather crude geometric motif. Good condition, a few damaged/missing stitches. 5" x 7"

Mid 1900s, Classic weave conical cedar root hat with triple top-knot and painted design on top. Very good condition, minor stitch loss. 9" ...

Mid 1900s, Traditional plaited weave cedar bark hat with flat top and single color band. Very good condition, a few missing/damaged stitches. 9&...

Mid 1900s, Finer weave plaited basketry hat with classic flared rim. Very good condition 7" x 15"

Ca. 1970s, Extra fine weave conical basket with amazing stylized whaling figures, including boats and whales. Excellent condition, a true, one-of-

Early 1900s, Traditional finer weave two-sided rectangular bag with colorful geometric designs. Made with both woolens and dyed husk. Good overall