Best of The West - February 2014

c1940 This is a 31” x 23.5” rug that features key Navajo pictorials. There are 3 small Yei figures surrounded by tall corn stalk lines. On the left a

A black/tan bordered wool rug, 31 x 50,” with 8 Yei-Bi-Chai figures on a gray ground, six with turquoise faces looking to the right, and the figures o

A finely made silver and turquoise necklace with hand-made silver decorative link chain and a central pendant in the form of a kachina mask. The headd

c1930 Lot of 3 pieces stamped by maker D.J. Ghate (or Chate). 1) A silver and turquoise necklace done in what is known as a Zuni-style needlepoint se

This lot includes five hand-carved bark masks from Alaska Three of these handcrafted pieces are caribou skin masks by the Nunamiut Eskimo of Anaktuvuk

c1900 Lot of 3: 1 is a beautiful turquoise bracelet in a sunburst pattern. It measures approx. 3.5" in dia. with wrap-around side panels at th...

c1970 This piece was made in the 1970s by famous Navajo silversmith Tommy Singer. Signer was introduced to the art of silversmithing from his father

A native man is seen seated for a photo. This photo was taken by the Department of the Interior. There is no date listed but a handwritten note on the

Lot of 11 various pieces of silver, gold and turquoise jewelry from the Southwest. Lot includes sterling silver oblong cufflinks, 14k gold and sterlin

c1970 This belt measures 42" long and 1.80" across. It features a lovely oval shaped buckle and 15 other sand-cast pieces around the belt...

c1970 This bracelet was made by Navajo silver and goldsmith Leroy Begay. The bracelet measures 2.75" across and 2.10" tall. - HKA#66117

c1950 The rug measures 46" x 29.5" and was woven with natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool. There is some moth damage throughout the ...

A borderless wool rug with a pattern consisting of varied banded designs in shades of rose and pink, with black, natural and gray accents. It measures

1962 This lot consists of two beautifully handcrafted Kachina dolls and programs from two annual pow wows that took place in 1962 and 64 in Flagstaff

c1889 (2) rare cards depicting San Carlos native Apaches. The first shows a group posing for the camera. The hand-written caption reads "..Chi...

A small storm pattern wool rug in traditional colors of red, black, natural and brown designs on a gray ground. Black border. Storm pattern rugs consi

c1900 This is a lovely handmade Hupa basket from the Northern California area. This piece measures 6”x 4” and is done in geometrical designs. There a

c1959 This is a sculpture of an American Indian Chief done by Southern California artist Thomas M. Domiani. The chief stands 6’4” and is dressed in r

This is a Native American Indian “Halo” style war bonnet crafted by Southern California artist Thomas Domiani. It is constructed of dyed turkey feathe

This is a very attractive squash blossom ensemble, including necklace, earrings, bracelet and brooch, all in sterling silver All are festooned with tu