Best of Santa Fe 2010

Fine, deep-carved, low profile blackware bowl with traditional Avanyu figure. Signed. Purchased from maker in 1974 for $375; appraisal value $1500. 3-

Beautiful, larger-sized, low shouldered polychrome vase with intricate feathered design. Purchased from Hoel's Trading Post in 1973 for $556; ap...

Rare wedding vase-style pottery vessel with different colored lizards on each side - done in her unique style. Purchased from maker in 1974 for $400;

Small unique-style gray slip bowl with polychrome designs. Condition: very good. Ca. 1970s

Small classic polychrome jar with fineline migration pattern. Signed. Purchased from Bill McGee in 1973 for $90; appraisal value $500. Condition: very

Beautiful polished blackware melon bowl. Signed. Appraisal value $650. Condition: very good, light handling. 5-3/8" high x 7" Ca. 1973

Beautiful deep-carved blackware jar with traditional Avanyu serpent figure. Signed. Purchased from maker in 1974 for $250; appraisal value $1500. Cond

Unique, original-style, double-necked wedding vase with polychrome designs on body and neck, signed. Condition: very good. Approx. 11" tall Lat...

Beautiful pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded hard soled moccasins with striking white geometrics on a large blue field. Appraisal value $1,800.

Interesting pair of sinew beaded hide moccasins, each with a single American flag on large blue field. Purchased from ACL in 1975 for $150; appraisal

Beautiful sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded pipe/tobacco bag with same design on both sides, quilled suspensions, and fringe. Although Sioux style, it

Classic, long, sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded pipe/tobacco bag with different designs on each side, quilled red slats, and long fringe. Purchased i

Beautiful pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded leggings with crosses and tepees/triangles on white field, buckskin, and hawk bells. Purchased fro

Traditional Southern Plains otter skin turban with white beaded edging, beaded medallion and slashed bars, long tail, and German silver bear paw decor

Very interesting rectangular bag with intricate geometric design plus peacocks, birds, snakes, etc. Purchased from Winona in 1977 for $261; appraisal

Finely loom beaded sash with intricate floral motif on one end and linear wavy design on other. Purchased from Guidon in 1977 for $100. Ex: Boelter co

Scarce beaded four-panel medicine bag, each panel with a different floral design and with beaded handle and tail. Purchased from Allard in 1978 for $1

Very rare painted hop sack kilt with Avanyu figures, tin cones, and painted red leather trim - plus an accompanying leather fob with two rows of tin t

Beautiful, full beaded Cree-made vest with traditional floral motif and Cree alphabet symbols given to and worn by famous Hopi "Judge Hooker&qu...

Traditional-style muslin shirt with many ghost dance figures on front and back including stars, diamonds, birds, etc. and feather and horsehair suspen

Beautiful black cotton and velvet set profusely decorated with multi-colored floral beadwork and tin cones around bottom of skirt. Sleeves and neck tr

Very rare pair of matching hide tepee bags, each with sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded sides and top panel, and rows of red quillwork on fronts. Purc

Rare leather shirt adorned with hundreds of beads, shells and dentallium, fringed edging, and red trade cloth strip on back. Belonged to and worn by B

Very rare set consisting of a wooden bowl, carved bone and ivory objects (humans, turtle, ducks, birds, rifle, horse, spear, round discs, etc.), appro

Classic folded rawhide "suitcase" with traditional mineral painted geometrics. Purchased from Orley in 1975 for $120; appraisal value $1,8...

Rare otter skin double shoulder drape with wrapped quilled ends, metal rim trade mirrors, and tin cone and feather suspensions. Purchased from AIA Auc

Fantastic white buckskin dress with sinew beaded full front/back yoke, fringed waist and hem. Design shows tepees, four American flags, bear claws, an

Rare turban-style deer hide headdress with beaded disc "targets" and blue cloth trim and backing. Attributed owner was Chief Black Coal. P...

Beautiful, thin-walled, black-on-red St. John's bowl with professional restoration. 5-1/2" x 11-1/2" Prehistoric

Large thin-walled St. John's polychrome bowl with hatched interior design and white key design on exterior. Professional restoration. 5-1/2"...

Rare Red Mesa black-on-white pitcher with frog effigy on handle. Professional restoration. 5" x 5" Prehistoric

Large black-on-white snowflake (?) pitcher with hatched lightning designs. Professional restoration. 8" x 7-1/2" Prehistoric

Large, wide polychrome Kwakina bowl with interior and exterior designs. Professional restoration. 5" x 12" Prehistoric

Rare, globular black-on-white olla with traditional design on shoulder. 10" x 10" Prehistoric

Huge and sturdy black-on-black wide-mouthed jar with traditional Santa Domingo designs. Condition: very good. 15" x 13" Late 1900s

A smaller and rounder version of the above. Condition: very good. 9-1/2" x 12" Late 1900s

Rare 17-piece blackware pottery nativity scene. Condition: very good. 3" to 4" Late 1900s

Beautiful 7-figure pottery nativity scene. Condition: very good. 6-1/2" tallest. Late 1900s

Signed limited edition (#49/60) stone block print - "Loons Opening a Blind Boy's Eyes". Condition: excellent. 13" x 15" (20&...

Fantastic, unsigned original, high contrast photo of jagged, snow laced mountain peaks. 16" x 21" (25" x 29-1/2" framed) Late 19...

From the portfolio; titled "On Spokane River". With custom gilded frame. Condition: excellent. 16-1/2" x 13-1/2" (23-1/2" x...

From the portfolio; titled "On the Little Big Horn - Apsaroke". With custom gilded frame. Condition: excellent. 13-1/2" x 16-1/2"...

From the portfolio; titled "Nez Perce Babe". With custom gilded frame. Condition: excellent. 17" x 12" (27-1/2" x 24" ...

From the portfolio; titled "New Chest - Piegan". With custom gilded frame. Condition: excellent. 16" x 12" (28" x 24" ...

Unframed embossed photogravure - "Flute Dancers at Tureva Spring". Shrink wrapped. Condition: very good. 18" x 22" Early 1900s

From the portfolio; titled "Peyote Drummer". With custom gilded frame. Condition: excellent. 22" x 18" Early 1900s

Signed limited edition (#39/375) color print - "High Country Rendezvous". Condition: good. 16" x 23" (26" x 33" framed...

Signed color lithograph depicting a robed subject in front of a Plains tepee. Condition: very good. 10-1/2" x 15" (17" x 22" fra...

Outstanding bolo of heavy sterling and 14k gold with large amethyst stone in center. 2-5/8" x 1-3/4" Ca. 1990

Horseshoe shaped motif of heavy silver with seven Nevada turquoise cabochons and matching tips. Hallmarked HTM. 2-1/2" x 2" Ca. 1990

Fabulous cuff bracelet with spiderweb motif and raised spider with turquoise cabochon. Hallmarked. 5-1/4" x 1" x 2-1/4" Ca. 1970

Classic heavy silver bracelet with leaf motif and central natural turquoise cabochon. Hallmarked "KS". 4-3/4" x 1-1/8" x 2-1/8&q...

Exquisite hand wrought necklace with three channel work hummingbirds and matching pair of pierced earrings. Signed. 22" long, earrings 1-1/2&qu...

Great stone-to-stone thunderbird pin/pendant of turquoise, jet, and shell. Signed. 2-1/2" x 2" Ca. 1970s

Exceptional hand wrought link chain necklace with leaf motif and natural Nevada turquoise cabochons. 15" plus 1-1/4" drop Ca. 1960

Wonderful sterling pin set with nine old natural turquoise stones - classic piece. 2-1/2" x 1-1/4" Ca. 1920

Stunning 14k gold bracelet set with square cut opal stones. Hallmarked "TSF Calvin". 6-1/2" Late 1900s

14k gold drop earrings of turquoise, coral, and lapis set stone to stone. Hallmarked. 2" Late 1900s

Unique globular-shaped jar with stylized polychrome avian designs including eyes. Unsigned. Condition: very good, shows some handling. 7" x 9&q...

Classic shaped thin-walled jar with polychrome butterfly and avian symbols. Condition: very good, some handling. 7-1/2" x 9" Mid/Late 1900s

Classic design polychrome pottery olla with parrot and deer figures and other traditional designs. Condition: very good, light handling. 7" x 9...

Beautiful polished redware jar with exaggerated rim and pinched shoulder. Condition: excellent. 7-1/2" x 7" Late 1900s

Classic shaped blackware pottery jar in very good condition. Signed. 6-1/2" x 6" Ca. 1960s

Classic heavy-walled wide-mouthed jar with traditional polychrome design. Signed. Condition: very good. 9" x 10" Ca. 1960

Very fine thin-walled jar with intricate polychrome designs. Signed. Condition: excellent. 7-1/2" x 6-1/2" Late 1900s

Very large polychrome water jar with exaggerated rim and wide shoulder with parrot and other forms. Condition: very good, shows some use, minor chips

Unique revival-style deer pot with legs, stepped rim, and several interior figures. Signed. Condition: very good. 7" x 8" Late 1900s

Huge stone polished globular water jar with traditional geometric designs. Unsigned. Condition: very good. Retail $2,000. 11" x 16" Late 1...

Signed original acrylic on canvas, a still life with necklace, acoma bowl, and katsina doll. Condition: very good. 30" x 15" Ca. 1975

Signed original gouache on board depicting a Crow Buffalo Dancer. Signed "Charley Bear". Condition: good, minor scratching. 13-1/2 x 10-1/...

Signed original pen and water color showing a warrior with dentilium and shell necklace. 13-1/2" x 10-1/2" (24-1/2" x 20-1/2" fr...

Signed original pastel and charcoal "Nora Nude". 16" x 12" (23-1/2" x 19-1/2" framed) Ca. 1979

Signed original still life sandpainting done on board. 20" x 16" (25" x 29") Ca. 1980s

Signed original acrylic on canvas depicting a dream sequence with katsina dancers. Unframed. 30" x 15" Ca. 1980s

Large beautiful original sandpainting done on particle board featuring very detailed yei figures. 23-1/2" x 35-1/2" (27-1/2" x 39-1/2...

Signed original acrylic on canvas board showing rainbow katsina and 3 mudheads. Condition: good. 20" x 16" (25-1/2" x 30" framed...

Signed original oil on board depicting sheep ranchers in the mountains. Condition: very good. 20" x 24" (27" x 31" framed) Ca. 1...

Signed original oil on canvas showing a potter at work. 30" x 20" (31-1/2" x 21-1/2" framed) Ca. 1985

Selection of four beautiful knives with pictorial design work on handles and stainless steel blades. 4" to 5" closed Late 1900s

Necklace with exquisite leaf work, all natural Nevada turquoise stones, and hand wrought beads. 28" Ca. 1960s

Fabulous graduated coral rondelles spaced with natural pearls. 26" Ca. 1960s

Outstanding, early, all natural turquoise nugget and spiny oyster nugget necklace with shell heshi and long turquoise jacla. Ex: Bill McGee collection

Cast silver pendant with coral and turquoise stones, on hand wrought chain; hallmarked. 24" plus 3-1/4" pendant Ca. 1970

All natural Lone Mountain turquoise nugget necklace with graduated sterling cones and chain. Ex: Bill McGee Collection. 21" Ca. 1960s

Elegant, extra-long hand stamped necklace with graduated sterling beads. 30" Ca. 1970s

Zuni "Mickey Mouse" channel inlay ring made from turquoise, coral, jet and shell. Size 7-1/2 Ca. 1970s

Leaf and scroll silver work with all natural stone-to-stone pieces. Hallmarked Morenci Turgo. 20", pendant 4" x 6" Ca. 1958

Incredible cuff bracelet with hand hammered motif. 6-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 1-3/8" Ca. 1920

Signed limited edition (#24/195) full color serigraph "Standing Bear". Framed. Condition: excellent. 34-1/2" x 36-3/4" (40"...

Signed original watercolor on textured paper "Shows Little". Framed. Condition: excellent. 17-1/2" x 23-1/2" (24-1/2" x 30-...

Signed limited edition (#28/60) lithograph depicting 3 singers "Mountain Chant". Framed. Condition: excellent. 30" x 23" (35-1/2...

Signed limited edition (#78/195) full color serigraph "Gray Wolf". Framed. Condition: excellent. 39" x 47" (46" x 53-1/2&qu...

Signed limited edition (#72/195) full color serigraph "Coyote Survivor". Shrink wrapped on foam core. Condition: excellent. 33" x 26&...

Signed limited edition (#70/195) full color serigraph "Coyote Survivor". Shrink wrapped on foam core. Condition: excellent. 33" x 26&...

Signed limited edition (#14/75) 8 color lithograph "Corn Woman & Grandchildren". Framed. Condition: excellent. 24" x 18" (30...

Signed limited edition (#24/70) color serigraph "Night (State 1)". Framed. Condition: excellent. 22" x 30" (31-1/2" x 38-1/...

Colorful full color print of a stylized horse and rider. Framed. Condition: excellent. 23" x 18" (30" x 24") Ca. 1970s

Signed limited edition (#9/70) serigraph "Woman With Pot" (Main Edition). Framed. Condition: excellent. 17" x 20-1/2" (23" ...

A fine polychrome jar with classic bird and geometric motif signed Ruth P(?). Condition: excellent. 8" x 8-1/2" Ca. 1976

Exquisite polychrome seed jar with bird motif around scalloped rim. Signed Koopee (Jake). Condition: pristine. 5" x 5-1/2" Late 1900s