American Indian & Related Artifacts & Art - "Big Spring Phoenix Auction 2014"

Early 1900s, Vintage softer weave bowl with simple banded design. Very good condition. 5" x 10"

Ca. 1990s, Very fine new wave storm pot - "The Whirling Godesses of Windway Chant," signed by Lucy's daughters Cecelia, Celeste, and...

Late 1900s, Beautiful carved and painted ovoid vase showing cornstalks and a woman baking bread. Very good condition, shows light handling. 8&quo...

Late 1900s, Large, thin walled, hand coiled pottery jar with heartline bears around the rim and fineline body. Very good condition, has a few scuff

Late 1900s, Colorful triangular pottery bowl with polychrome design. Very good condition, minor scuffing. 4-1/4" x 7-1/4"

Ca. 1993, Small buff-on-red pottery jar with radiating feather motif. Very good condition, includes photo of makers. 4-1/2" x 4-3/4"

Ca. 1940s, Early black-on-red pottery canteen attributed to Nampeyo. This has the original Nampeyo sticker still attached from the 1940s, but is un

Late 1900s, A classic polychrome seed pot by Melva Nampeyo, and a nice polychrome cup with Yei figures by Ida Sahmie. Both in very good condition.

Late 1900s, Including a fine plate and a frog figure (1-3/4" x 2" x 1-3/4"), both done in polychrome on the distinct Frogwoman buff...

Late 1900s, Two fine miniature pots done in polychrome on buff colored Frogwoman slip. Both in very good condition, the saucer has a few scuffs. B

Late 1900s, Two fine miniature pots done in polychrome on buff colored Frogwoman slip. Both in very good condition, the saucer has a few scuffs. B

Ca. 2000, Naturally colored homespun wool weaving made by Debra J. Chavez, Farmington, New Mexico. 30" x 25"

Ca. 1980s, Soft, tightly woven Navajo rug from Toadlena, New Mexico. 37" x 23"

Ca. 1950s, Classic serrated diamond design weaving from Klagetoh, Arizona. 38" x 25"

Ca. 2000s, Contemporary weaving from Pine Springs, Arizona. 28" x 20"

Ca. 1950s, Great blanket-style woven tapestry with indigo stripes. 32" x 20"

Ca. 1960s, Classical 6-string guitar labeled, "Guitarras Ochoa Tipo Valenciana Pavacho Michoacan Mexico." Plays very nicely. 39-1/2&quo...

Ca. 1970s, Great sterling silver hand hammered and stamped cuff-style bracelet. 6-3/8" + 7/8" x 1"

Ca. 1980s, Great silver overlay-style bracelet marked "AD." 6" + 1" x 1/2"

Ca. 1990s, Beautiful silver channel pendant set with turquoise and jet, and strung on a silver chain. Hallmarked BD (the D is backwards). pendant 2

Ca. 1980s, Classic all-silver hand hammered and stamped cuff bracelet, hallmarked with a buffalo image. 6-3/8" + 7/8" x 1"

Late 1900s, Beautiful red slip polychrome jar with more contemporary Hopi designs. Very good condition. 4-3/4" x 5-1/4"

Ca. 1980s, Fine polychrome pottery jar with intricate traditional/contemporary design. Very good condition. 7" x 7"

Ca. 1970s-1980s, A large double necked vase by Barbara (Martinez?) and a fine smaller jar by Earlene Young Bird Tafoya. Both in very good condition

Late 1900s, Very large original design mica clay jar with wavy rim, humming birds, and floralistic forms. Very good condition. 13-1/2" x 9&q...

Mid 1900s, Vintage double necked vase with popular motif done in traditional bright poster paints (the tourist version). Good condition, but some

Late 1900s, Beautiful low profile redware bowl with Avanyu serpent motif and wavy rim. Very good condition. 4" x 9"

Late 1900s, Very fine contemporary design whiteware seed pot with appliqué corn figure, leaves, etc. Very good condition. 7-1/4" x 9&qu...

Late 1900s, Very fine contemporary design whiteware seed pot with appliqué corn figure, leaves, etc. Very good condition. 6" x 7"

Ca. 2003, Large multi-color jar with carved rim and fully carved sgraffitto exterior with very intricate design. Very good condition. A collaborat

Late 1900s, Very large and expertly carved low profile sgraffitto jar including a bear figure. Very good condition. 4" x 16"

Ca. 1930s-1940s, Collection of 37 hand painted and stamped pieces, made in Japan. Includes two dishes, plates, and saucers, two lidded tureens, two

Ca. 1930s, This doll is "Dummy Dan," a composite ventriloquists doll with articulating mouth, dressed in a hounds tooth outfit with matc...

This was the consignor's train set used in the 50s and 60s and put away 40 years ago in working condition. Has both steam and electric locomoti...

Mid 1900s, Hand painted religious painting done on copper (usually done in tin). Fair condition. 11-1/4" x 8-1/4"

Mid 1900s, Pair of hand painted tin panels, each depicting the mother and child. Good, used condition. Largest 17-1/2" x 13-1/4"

Mid 1900s, Traditional hand painted ex-voto image and text explaining one's miracle/belief. Good condition, some scratches. 10" x 13-3/4...

Late 1900s, Signed limited edition (#32/100) reverse silk screen print - "Tlakwagila." Very good condition, unframed. 15" x 23&qu...

Ca. 1969, Small hand carved and painted grease dish with humanistic and animal form. Very good condition, nice patina. 1-1/2" x 8-3/4" ...

Ca. 1940s, Fine hand carved and painted alderwood "halibut" hook with human figures. Good condition, minor blemishes. (Probably Haida)...

Early 1900s, Older hand carved U-shaped fish hook with steel barb and potlatch ring tip. Very good condition, but tip is broken. 7" x 3-1/2&...

Late 1900s, Classic design turquoise and silver ketoh with six round conchos on the sides. Very good condition. Ketoh piece 3" x 2"

Ca. 1980s, Very nice set of hand wrought all-silver salt spoons by master silversmith Joe Quintana. Excellent condition. Ex. Irma Bailey Collectio

Ca. 1970s, Really unique two-sided silver pendant with a Zuni inlay scene on one side and traditional Navajo work on the other. One of a kind! Ver

Late 1900s, Colorful Mexican made (.925) pendant with turquoise and other stones, on a heavier gauge chain. Very good condition. 28" long, p...

Ca. 1970s, Large silver hollow ware shadowbox pendant with single turquoise stone on handmade silver bead chain. Very good condition. 38" lo...

Late 1900s, Very colorful carved animal and bird fetish necklace made with several different natural and composite stones. Very good condition. 3...

Ca. 1970s, Classic cluster design turquoise and silver squash blossom necklace in very good condition. 31" long, naja 3-1/2" x 3"

Ca. 1980s, Fine vintage five-strand shell and turquoise heshi necklace with corded top. Very good condition. 24"

Ca. 1980s, Fine five-strand hand cut and drilled red coral bead necklace with string wrapped top. Very good condition. 28"

Ca. 1980s, Fine hand wrought lapis and silver necklace with chevron collar and silver chain. Very good condition. Ex. Irma Bailey Collection. 14...

Ca. 2002, Signed original oil on canvas - "Storyteller - Long Walk on Trail of Tears." Very good condition. 19-3/4" x 15-3/4"...

Ca. 1978, Signed original oil on canvas board depicting a beautiful bull elk. Very good condition. 15-1/2" x 19-3/4" (22" x 26"...

Late 1900s, Large signed original watercolor depicting an old broken down wagon in the desert. Very good condition. 14" x 19" (22" ...

Ca. 1995, Her famous limited edition custom framed and matted triptych print - "Two More Indian Horses." Very good condition with certi...

Late 1900s, Hand signed limited edition print "When the Wind Had Wings." Very good condition, custom framed. 22-3/4" x 55-1/2"

Ca. 1985, Beautiful limited edition bronze sculpture titled "Prayer to the Healing Spirit" or "Invocation." Very good conditio...

Ca. 1930s, Traditional pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded buckskin moccasins with interesting geometric designs on vamps and around bottom.

Ca. 1900, Very fine pair of traditional Eastern Woodlands moosehide moccasins, with scroll beaded vamps and ankle straps done on red felt, and green

Ca. 1900, Beautiful old two-sided antelope hide pipe/tobacco bag with sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded geometric designs (different on both sides),

Ca. 1930s-1950s, Outstanding well used yoke, skirt, and high top moccasins set with beaded designs, tin cone jingles, and an abundance of fine, meti

1980, Classic design polychrome pottery bowl. Very good condition. 4-1/4" x 7"

Mid 1900s, Classic low-profile pottery bowl with traditional polychrome designs. Good condition but some larger interior rim chips. 4" x 9-1...

Late 1900s, Graceful polychrome pottery jar with fine avian forms on the shoulder. Very good condition. 6" x 6"

Ca. 1980s, Small lidded blackware jar by Tahn-Moo-Whe, AKA Barbara Gonzales, in very good condition. 4-1/4" x 3-3/4"

Late 1900s, Uniquely colored black-on-tan pottery jar with traditional symbols. Very good condition. 3-1/2" x 5-1/4"

Late 1900s, Contemporary design polychrome-on-buff vase with Kokopellis and other more traditional forms. Very good condition. 5-3/4" x 4-3/...

Late 1900s, Very fine graceful olla with flared rim and opposed polychrome parrot figures with flower. Very good condition. 7-1/2" x 7"

Late 1900s, Beautiful dual tone brown/black pottery jar with feather design and tiny coral stones. Very good condition. 3-3/8" x 3-1/2"

Ca. 2005, Original design sculptured seed pot in beautiful orange color. (Artist AKA Barbara McKinney-Elston.) Very good condition. 4-3/4" x ...

Ca. 2009, Larger original design jar with sculpted exterior and beautiful black firing clouds. (Artist AKA Barbara Mckinney-Elston.) Very good condi

Ca. 1940s-1950s, Adjustable horsehair hitched hatband, from Deer Lodge State Prison, Montana. 8" diameter

Ca. 1950s, Vintage silver concho style leather hatband, hatband with 18 conchos, buckle, and tips. Adjustable. Conchos 5/8" x 3/8", 7-1/...

Ca. 1980s, Great solid silver story bracelet with textured background depicting "The Trail of Tears." 6-1/2" + 1-1/4" x 1"

Ca. 1980s, Classic all-silver graduated heavy weight bead necklace. 18"

Ca. 1980s, Single strand of rolled turquoise and shell. 23"

Ca. 1980s, Great cuff bracelet set with a single turquoise stone. 6-3/4" + 1-3/4" x 1-1/4"

Ca. 1970s, Collection of four hand stamped all-silver cuff bracelets. 6-1/4" + 1-1/4" x 1/4" each

Ca. 1980s, Classic heavy gauge silver cuff bracelet set with seven blue turquoise nuggets. 7" + 1-1/2" x 1-3/8"

Ca. 2000, Contemporary ring in a bird form set with a single turquoise stone. Hallmarked "GN." Size 9-1/2

Ca. 1970s, Great heavy weight silver trader's ring with a single spiderweb turquoise. Size 9-1/2

Ca. 1980s, Beautiful signed original watercolor depicting a couple of cowboys at a fence gate. Very good condition. 14" x 21" (22-1/4&q...

Ca. 1980, Fine signed original watercolor depicting a windy winter encampment. Very good condition. 10-1/2" x 14-1/2" (18" x 22&quo...

Ca. 1980, Signed original watercolor on paper - "River Bed." Very good condition. 7" x 10" (15" x 18-1/4" framed)

Ca. 1978, Fine pair of signed original watercolor paintings: two prairie girls and a baby in a cradleboard. Very good condition. 9-1/4 x 6-3/4&qu...

Ca. 1980, Signed original watercolor on paper depicting three cowboys on the trail. Very good condition. 10-3/4" x 14-3/4" (17-3/4"...

Ca. 1981, Fine signed original scratch work of a single white bird. Very good condition. 5-3/4" x 8-3/4" (13" x 16-1/4" framed)

Ca. 1983, Signed original oil on board showing a northwest coastal scene. Very good condition. 5-3/4" x 9-1/4" (12-3/4" x 15-3/4&qu...

Ca. 1980, Signed original watercolor on paper - "Ropin'." Very good condition. 4" x 6-1/2" (8-3/4" x 10-3/4" fra...

Ca. 1990s, Large signed original monotone oil on canvas of a seated Navajo (?) man. Very good condition. 36" x 24" (43" x 31" ...

Ca. 1990s, Signed original oil on canvas depicting horses hitched in front of a barber shop. Very good condition. 15-1/2" x 19-1/2" (21...

Early 1900s, Fine pair of child's leggings with beaded cuffs and red tradecloth uppers. Very good used condition. 11-1/2" x 5-1/4"

Mid 1900s, Classic sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded rectangular "strike-a-lite"-type bag with cross figures and tin cone suspensions. 6...

A classic Apache beaded buckskin awl case with tin cone jingles from the 1970s, and a hide shield bag with quilled figure, stripes, and beaded trim

Ca. 1980s, Hand crafted formed rawhide parfleche container with fine painted designs and edge trim. 9-1/2" x 14" + fringe

Ca. 1980s, Classic hand-cut and polished elk antler with beaded wrist strap and leather tails. Very good condition. Horn 13-3/4" x 2-3/4&quo...

Ca. 1920s, Traditional, smaller-sized, hand tied porcupine hair head piece. Fairly good condition. 12" long

Mid 1900s, Beautiful little fully beaded knife sheath with attached cap containing the initials "C.F." Very good condition. 6-1/2"...

Early 1900s, Older pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded child's moccasins with rawhide soles and simple two-color design. Very good cond...

Prehistoric, Huge hand carved stone blade from the Plains region. Very good condition. 16" x 5-1/4"