American Indian & Related Artifacts & Art - "Big Spring Phoenix Auction 2015"

Ca. 1940s, Classic tight weave home spun wool rug with modified Valero star design done on a grey ground, with a black and white border. Very good

Ca. 1950s, Outstanding tightly woven storm pattern rug done in black, white, and red on a grey ground with black and white railroad track border. Very

Ca. 1960s, Pristine extra tightly woven Klagetoh four-color home spun wool rug done on gray ground. Very good/excellent condition. 4' 5"...

Ca. 1950s, Great all natural home spun pictorial rug done on a grey ground with black feather and bird designs and a black border. Good condition, s

Ca. 1950s, Beautiful vegetal dyed home spun Wide Ruins rug done in grey and white geometric designs on a gold ground. Very good condition. 3'...

Ca. 1950s, Excellent very tightly woven homespun Klagetoh rug done in black, grey, and white on a red ground. Very good/excellent condition. 3...

Ca. 1960s, Great aniline and vegetal dyed homespun Western Reservation runner-style rug done on greige background with intricate design elements.

Ca. 1960s, Beautiful exceptionally tight weave Two Grey Hills rug done in black, grey, and white geometrics on a brown ground. Good condition. 3&...

Ca. 1970s, Outstanding extra tight weave natural and vegetal dyed homespun rug done in many design elements on a brown ground. Very good/excellent con

Ca. 1970s, Exceptional Klagetoh natural and aniline homespun wool rug done in black, white, and red on a grey ground. Mint condition. 33" x ...

Ca. 1980s, Fine five-strand shell heshi necklace with hand cut coral beads. Very good condition. 25" JWY

Late 1900s, Contemporary original design silver cuff bracelet with very fine cosmic-themed mosaic inlay. Very good condition. 5-1/4" + 1-3/8&...

Ca. 1970s-1980s, Includes two Zuni inlay pieces - a sunface and eagle - both unsigned, plus a unique hand wrought version done in saguaro cactus des

Ca. 1980s, Includes a small jadeite badger with fine details, plus a large (5.8oz) carved rattlesnake made from Royston(?) turquoise. Both in very

Ca. 1960s-1970s, Classic vintage ranger buckle set with matching buckle, keepers, and tips. Very good condition, great patina. Belt 43" x 1-...

Mid/Late 1900s, Colorful one-sided beaded flat bag with black "End of the Trail" figure. Very good condition. 10-1/4" x 11-1/4"...

Ca. 1960s-1970s, Classic pair of high-top "Mukluks" out of beaded moosehide and furs. Good, used condition. 11" x 14" tall BDW...

Ca. 1970s-1990s, Unique cylindrical moosehide and buckskin drawstring bag made for sale with "Carcross, YT," "Littleation," &q...

Late 1900s, Fantastic handmade replica of the original 1890s version shown on the cover of American Indian Art Magazine, Spring 1993 (a copy is incl

Late 1900s, Two different sized necklaces in two display cases, each with a matching bracelet made from etched bone paddles, dentalium style bone bead

Prehistoric, Rare incurved black and white Puerco jar with striking geometric designs. Very good, original condition. 6-1/2" x 9" PHP

Prehistoric, Small (?) black and white pitcher with rare braided handle. Very good, original condition. 5" high PHP

Prehistoric, Fine (?) black and white bowl with intricate geometric interior designs. Very good, original condition. 5-1/2" x 9" PHP

Prehistoric, Small black-on-white (yellow) ladle in as-found condition. Has a rare rattle handle. Tip is broken open and there are no seeds or peb

Mid 1900s, Amazing and very large deep carved blackware storage jar with Avanyu style band. Very good condition, one small abrasion on one side. 1...

Ca. 1980, Fine fluted blackware pottery jar in very good condition. 4" x 6" PUB

Late 1900s, Huge and sturdy wide-mouthed olla with striking bird, floral, and geometric elements. Very good condition, a real showpiece. 17"...

Late 1900s, Tall tan polychrome vase with contemporary and traditional motifs. Good condition, minor surface scratches. Sunbird is one of Minnie Vigi

Ca. 1980, Fine miniature sgraffitto seed pot with polychrome floral designs. Very good condition. 1-3/8" tall PUB

Ca. 1980s, Large and sturdy black-on-black pottery jar with stepped rim cut-out. Good condition, shows some handling, light scuffs. Martha is Carm

Ca. 1980s, Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Hemis" kachina, the dancer that brings the first corn of the season in t...

Ca. 1980s, Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Soyok Taka" (Awatori Monster Man) doll with "embroidered" kilt...

Ca. 1980s, Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Tasap" (Big Head) doll, the most popular plaza dancer. Very good condit...

Ca. 1980s, Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Mouse" kachina doll. Good condition, but missing one forearm. Purchase...

Ca. 1980s, Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Awatovi Soyok" (Black Ogre) doll with a Koshare/Hano clown on its back. ...

Ca. 1980s, Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Letaiyo" (Fox) kachina shown in action. Very good condition. From a pri...

Ca. 1980s, Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Kwahu" (Eagle Dancer) doll with outstretched arms. Very good condition....

Ca. 1980s, Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Palölökong" (Water Serpent) doll shown with hook and blossom. ...

Ca. 1980s, Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Heheya" kachina doll. The Heheya accompanies the Soyoko on her visits. ...

Ca. 1980s, Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Hilili" (?) (remains silent) kachina doll. Very good condition. From a ...

Ca. 1980s, Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Monora" (Great Horned Owl) kachina, a warrior who is the clown's nem...

Ca. 1980s, Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Kweo" (Wolf) kachina doll, known as the hunter of antelope. Very good c...

Ca. 1980s, Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Heheya Aumutaka" (Heheya's uncle) kachina, one of the Powamu kachina...

Ca. 1980s, Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Salako Mana" kachina who always appears with her brother "Salako Ta...

Ca. 1980s, Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Toho" (Mountain Lion) kachina which appears in the mixed dance with the de...

Ca. 1980s, Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Tawa" (Sun Kachina) with large round disc headdress. Good condition, mi...

Ca. 1980s, Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Kwahu" (Eagle) kachina shown in action. Good condition, some cracks. Fr...

Ca. 1972, Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root "White Ogre" kachina doll from the Home Dance ceremony. Very good conditi...

Ca. 1972, Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Ho'o'te" kachina doll with exaggerated horns and feathers. Very ...

Ca. 1970s, Traditional hand carved and painted cottonwood root "Hemis" kachina doll with classic large tabletta headdress. Very good co...

Contemporary, Stunning all-silver and high-grade lapis inlay bracelet, ring (size 6-1/2), and pierced earrings, hallmarked "DKS." Good ...

Ca. 1975, Spectacular Rainbow God stone-to-stone inlay bolo tie done in turquoise, jet, mother of pearl, and spiny oyster, with matching custom tips

Contemporary, Fine 15-strand Pueblo tradebead necklace with sterling cast cross. Good condition. 34" long (including cross) JWY

Contemporary, Superb all-silver hand wrought beads with oval pendant set with single natural Nevada turquoise stone. Good condition. 28" lon...

Ca. 1970s, Beautiful classic "squashblossom" style all-silver necklace done in rope bezels with all natural Nevada turquoise stones. Gr...

Ca. 1930s, Classic bone bead necklace with tabs and thunderbird pendant with mosaic turquoise and shell on black battery backing. Good condition, show

Ca. 1980s, Great leather belt-style band with 13 square sterling conchos and a great ranger buckle set with turquoise and matching tips. Good conditio

Ca. 1974, Heavy gauge sterling silver buckle with repoussé leaves and filework and set with 8 natural Kingsman turquoise stones, hallmarked. ...

Ca. 1974, Vintage leather armband with sterling spiderweb motif and single turquoise stone with stamp work. Good condition. Ketoh 3-1/4" x 2&qu...

Ca. 1980s, Fabulous silver shadow box bear claw conchos with turquoise stones on leather. Hallmarked "Lomadapki Joshweseoma." Good con...

Ca. 1970s, Large woven seagrass tray/bowl with colorful dragonfly and floral figures. Very good condition. 4-1/4" x 17" BKT NWEK

Ca. 1940, Very fine weave polychrome basket with handle and interesting floral designs made with dyed and colored seagrass. Very good condition, ha

Ca. 1950s, Very tight weave deep bowl with polychrome diamond designs done with dyed seagrass on exterior. Very good condition. 7-1/4" x 9&q...

Mid/Late 1900s, Pair of beautiful fine weave lidded baskets, one oval, with traditional Hooper Bay designs and colors. Both in very good condition.

Ca. 1970s, Tall fine weave lidded Hooper Bay basket with simple red and green symbols. Very good condition. 8" x 4-1/2" BKT NWEK

Mid 1900s, Classic hand woven basketry infant carrier with traditional sunshade. Good condition. 9-3/4" x 22" x 13-1/4" WAQ BKT

Ca. 1960s, Pair of small lidded single rod baskets with traditional geometric designs. Very good condition. Largest 3-1/2" x 4-1/2" BKT

Mid/Late 1900s, Includes an Apache version with fringe and tin cone dangles, plus a Pacific Northwest version done in a finer weave. Very good cond

Mid 1900s, Includes a box and a smaller lidded trinket basket, both with bird figures. Good to very good condition. 1-3/4" x 3" & 2...

Mid 1900s, Pair of lidless trinket baskets, one traditional newer one, the smaller the finest weave we may have ever had, with very rare whale and e

Ca. 1960s, Classic globular olla with traditional polychrome avian symbols. Very good condition, with a small glued rim chip. 5-1/4" x 5-1/4...

Ca. 1980s, Beautiful little polychrome pottery jar with wing and feather design, Nampeyo-type curls, and random "X's." Very good co...

Ca. 1980s, Fine polychrome seed pot with repeating avian forms. Very good condition. 3-3/8" x 4-7/8" PUB

Ca. 1980s, Large and beautiful polychrome-on-buff jar with traditional avian motif. Good condition, some scuffing on surface and a rim mark. 8-3/...

Late 1900s, Large and colorful greenware floor jar/vase with elaborate etchware designs, including a deer panel. Very good condition. 16" x ...

Late 1900s, Huge etched greenware floor jar/vase with intricate full-cover design, including Kokopellis. Very good condition. 25-1/8" x 11-3...

Early 2000s, Extra large Anasazi design turned pottery olla with prehistoric symbols and hatched elements. Very good condition. Signed by his Indi

Late 1900s, Colorful cast and stamped "leather ware" pottery jar with Yei figures, cornstalks, etc. Good condition. 8-3/4" x 8-1/2...

Late 1900s, Beautiful original design pottery jar with elaborate Yei figures, arrows, and raised fillet rim. Titled "Arrow People." Go...

Early 2000s, Large flattened two-sided greenware vessel with original art scenes etched on both sides. Very good condition. 19-3/4" x 19-1/2...

Ca. 1980s, Classic silver bolo tie set with single turquoise stone. Official state tie of Arizona. Good condition. 36" long, bolo 1-3/4&quo...

Ca. 1960s, Great set of 16 all-silver handmade buttons with different designs and copper loop on backs. Good condition Smallest 1/2", larges...

Ca. 1980s, Traditional silver bracelet set with single large turquoise stone. Good condition. 6" + 1-3/8" x 1-1/2" JWY

Ca. 1990s, Very fine all-silver hand stamped cuff bracelet. Good condition signed "Emerson Bill." 6-1/2" + 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"...

Ca. 1980s, Traditional silver pendant set with two turquoise stones and strung on silver bench made beads. Good condition. 22" long, pendant...

Ca. 2000s, Vintage silver and turquoise cross strung on a bench made silver chain. Good condition, marked "K." 24" long, cross 1-...

Ca. 1960s, Classic all-silver cuff bracelet set with three turquoise stones surrounded by hand stamping. Good condition. 6" + 1-1/4" x ...

Ca. 1960s, Spanish six-(nylon) string classical guitar, Victoria model 48, with steel reinforced neck, and complete with case. Fair condition, plays

Ca. 1970s, Spanish six-(nylon) string classical guitar, Jom model 2-A, made in Paracho, Michoacan, Mexico. Plays great, well seasoned. 38-1/2&quo...

Ca. 1915, American-made four-string banjo with mother of pearl inlays. Most early banjos do not have maker marks. Made on east coast, an oldie, bu

Late 1900s, Unique original design hand wrought all-silver pendant marked "Bear Petroglyph, San Cristobal, New Mexico." Very good condi...

Ca. 1980s-1990s, Collection of five traditional hand carved pieces including a jet(?) corn woman, a soapstone bear, a snake, a catlinite turtle, and

Ca. 1980s, Pair of beautiful sterling rings done in a more contemporary design, one with a single lapis stone. Very good condition. Ex. Irma Baile

Late 1900s, Collection of five fine hand carved animal fetishes that retail from $60-125 each. All in very good condition. Buffalo 2" x 3&qu...

Late 1900s, Fine hand carved Pueblo fetish necklace with turquoise beads and fetishes. Very good condition. 29" JWY

Early 2000s, Beautiful original design three-strand graduated gaspeite bead necklace with mosaic overlay fantail pendant. Very good condition. 15...

Late 1900s, Includes a Hopi overlay pendant, a Navajo pendant with fine 12KT gold filled overlays by Mark Yazzie, and an eagle head pin with beaded

Late 1900s, All made of silver including a large oval with denim lapis and a small inlay with sugalite, both unsigned; plus a Navajo rosette with jet,

Late 1900s, Pair of silver and turquoise pendants, the smaller with natural Kingman by Johnson, the other a shadow box version with high quality Hac

Ca. 1998, Award winning matching necklace and earrings set with finely carved turquoise frog fetishes, silver link chain, and overlay silver tube bead