Big Spring Phoenix Auction 2009

Circa 2006, Barbara & Joseph Cerno, A fantastic and quite large, very thin-walled olla, the polychrome geometric design with seed pods is set on...

Mid 1900s, Very interesting stretched neck olla with flared rim, probably San Ildefonso, with polychrome geometrics and parrot forms, and dots on the

Circa 1964, Ida Redbird, Classic black-on-red jar by this acclaimed potter; good condition, shows normal wear, two small scratches. 3-3/8" x 3...

Early/Mid 1900s, Carmelita Dunlap, Classic, globular, matte black-on-black jar with feather and wing designs - gallery retail $3800. 5-3/4" x 8...

Mid 1900s, Beautiful wide-mouthed blackware olla with rock polished finish and bear paw impressions - unsigned. 8" x 7-1/2"

Circa 1960s, Hand spun wool eye dazzler rug in natural colors. 39" x 30"

Circa 1980s, Merlin Benally, Tsaile, AZ, Nicely woven rug with interesting banded designs in red, white, and grays. 26" x 34"

Circa 2000, Annie Lewis, Sanostee, NM, Classic fine weave Two Gray Hills tapestry. 32" x 23"

Circa 2000, Beautifully done pictorial tapestry depicting scenes of Navajo farm life, from Shiprock area. 18" x 19"

Circa 1980s, Exceptional Sunday saddle blanket with tassels and optical geometric designs; never on a horse. 33" x 30"

Circa 1980s, Sterling flat bead necklace with stamped designs. 29"

Circa 1980s, Sterling and turquoise cuff bracelet with 30 natural Morenci stones, signed IC (Irene Chiquito). 7" plus 1-1/8" gap x 1"...

Circa 1980s, Beautiful sterling and turquoise cluster bracelet, stamped EA. 6-1/2" plus 1-1/4" gap x 2" wide

Circa 1980s, Bench made graduated sterling bead necklace with stamp work. 24"

Circa 1990s, Chief Joseph pattern wool Indian trade blanket. 78" x 62"

Circa 1970s, C. Naha Nampeyo/Carla Nampeyo, Three beautiful vintage handmade pottery jars, two by C. Naha Nampeyo and one by Carla Nampeyo; all in exc

Circa 1960s, Classic handmade pottery olla; shows use but no cracks or restoration. 8" x 10"

Circa 1970s, Lot of three vintage hand carved kachinas including one Rain Dancer, one Long Hair, and one Hemis - all with fine detail. 12" - 16...

Circa 1990s, Very finely hand woven polychrome Embera Indian basket with grasshopper & leaf design - Darien Rainforest, Panama; perfect conditio...

Circa 1970-1980s, Collection of 12 choice vintage Navajo & Zuni hand wrought silver, turquoise, and coral rings. Various sizes

Circa 1980s, Pair of vintage hand wrought silver and turquoise bracelets set with Kingman turquoise cabochons. 5-1/2" plus 1-1/2" gap x 1-...

Circa 1980s, Vintage hand wrought silver and turquoise squash blossom necklace and earrings set with Fox turquoise nuggets. 22"

20th Century, Fantastic 10-strand heshi, shell, turquoise, coral, lapis, amber, and mixed gemstone treasure necklace. 30"

Circa 1950-1960s, Collection of vintage fully beaded items including seven pairs of earrings, five pins, four fobs, etc. 1" - 3"

Circa 1980s, Fantastic fully beaded Paiute (?) lidded treasure basket with very intricate geometric pattern; perfect condition. 7-1/2" dia.