Big Spring Phoenix Auction 2009

Early 1900s, Smoked buckskin puckered toe construction with four hide cuffs and foliate beadwork; soft and supple. 10"

Early 1900s, Double cow horns mounted on a fully beaded handle with tin cone tinklers. 22-1/2" x 12"

Early 1900s, Child's beaded hide fetish with hide fringes - hung from a baby's cradle. 5-1/2" x 3"

Circa 1990, Israel Sandoval, Black-on-black hand thrown olla heavily decorated with geometric, fish, and concho designs. 10" x 11"

Early 1900s, Three pieces of black-on-black decorated pottery including a 6-1/2" wedding vase signed "SDP", a 4-1/2" x 6" b...

Mid 1900s, Hand carved and painted cottonwood kachina with horns and watermelon. 15-1/2"

Mid 1900s, A pair of Two Gray Hills weavings, one by Casandra Foghorn and the other by Clara Belone; both in mint condition. 17-1/2" x 24"...

Early/Mid 1900s, Early banded design weaving with indigo blue and an eye dazzler with four corner tassels. 22" x 54"; 21" x 40"

Circa 1940s, Nice banded design Burntwater rug with a tight weave. 36" x 61"

Late 1800s/Early 1900s, Rare, early, classic fully beaded (on all sides and bottom) doctor's bag, sinew sewn on buffalo hide; all original, no r...

Circa 1880, Rare, classic, fully beaded moccasins, sinew sewn on buffalo hide with painted parfleche soles - all original. 11"

Late 1800s, Early Crow Wars period war club with a fully beaded sinew sewn handle and fully grooved red stone head - all original, museum quality. 2...

Circa 1910, Very fine basketry hat with crenulated rim; excellent condition. 8" dia.

Circa 1900, Fine old basketry hat with classic cross design; in excellent condition. 3-3/4" x 7-1/2"

Circa 1930, Nellie Bica, Old handmade pottery owl by this deceased potter. 6" x 7"

Circa 1900, Antique handmade pottery rain god; no cracks or restoration. 7" tall

Early/Mid 1900s, Old handmade Pueblo pottery wedding vase; no cracks or restoration. 7" tall

Various Ages, Three strings of rare 19th century Lewis & Clark tradebeads - Priest Rapids site, Columbia River. 28"

Various Ages, Long string of rare, large, matched Russian faceted cobalt tradebeads - Hudson Bay Co., Nome, Alaska. 38" long

Late 1900s, Delphina Francisco, Rare woven round plate with rattlesnake figure; excellent condition. 1-1/2" x 9"

Circa 1970s, Straight-sided basket with 6 very rare deer/animal figures with eyes, antlers, etc. 6" x 8"

Mid 1900s, Rather large straight-sided basket with rare lizard and centipede figures; in good condition except for sections on the rim that have been

Circa 1980s, Unusual, oval, straight-sided bowl with simple encircling geometric design. 4-1/2" x 11" x 8-1/2"

Late 1900s, Very tall cylindrical drum with fancy legs made from hand cut cottonwood and stretched rawhide, with beater. 22" x 16-1/2" x 1...

Mid/Late 1900s, Large flared bowl with flat base and traditional geometric pattern; good condition, shows rim wear. 12" x 9"

Mid/Late 1900s, Beautiful small lidded bowl with matching geometric pattern; very good condition. 7" x 8"

Mid/Late 1900s, Pair of traditional woven vessels with geometric designs, one a wide bowl, the other with a handle; very good condition. 3-1/4"...

Mid/Late 1900s, Very large wheat stitch lidded storage basket; very good condition. 13" x 15"

Mid/Late 1900s, Rare "man-in-maze" design done in a bowl shape, showing the single human figure. 4-1/4" x 9"

Circa 1960s, Carved wood framed mirror with shelf. 23" x 18"

Circa 2000, Interesting pine needle basket with two-part polychrome design. 4" x 4"

Circa 1950s, Toltec Chac Mol obsidian sculpture with semi-precious stones. 4-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 2-1/2"

Circa 1970, Framed sepia tone print - "The Stage Coach". 13" x 17" framed

Circa 1970, Nicely detailed Morning Singer kachina doll. 12"

Circa 2008, Delvin Leekya, Zuni frog fetish carved from native stone and with turquoise accents. 2-1/8" x 2-1/4" x 2-1/2"

Circa 1960, Vintage lidded polychrome basket. 5-1/4" x 7"

Contemporary, Painted Navajo-style wooden totem figure depicting a pair of Yeis. 15"

Circa 2008, Louise Yazzie, Super fine miniature Ganado sampler, framed. Weaving 4" x 3-3/4"

Circa 1970s, Original framed painting depicting the Navajo Fire Dance, by this artist from Two Gray Hills. Artwork 14" x 11"

Circa 1980s, Signed original watercolor depicting Navajo Land. 10" x 18" (16" x 24" framed)

Circa 1980s, Signed original watercolor depicting a view of Navajo Land. 11" x 15" (17" x 21" framed)

Late 1900s, Signed original watercolor depicting a prospector defending his claim. 14" x 21" (22" x 29" framed)

Circa 1993, Signed original acrylic on canvas - "Peyote Fan". 35" x 24"

Circa 1985, Signed original acrylic on canvas - "The Chanter". 18" x 14"

Circa 1985, Signed original gouache depicting two dancers emerging from the pueblo at night. 20" x 15" (31" x 26" framed)

Circa 1983, Signed original gouache on paper. 21" x 27" (28" x 34" framed)

Late 1900s, Signed original alabaster sculpture depicting an Indian woman holding a bag - "Ready for Sunrise". 25" x 8" x 6"

Circa 1998, Signed original alabaster sculpture depicting an Indian woman wrapped in her robe. 13" x 5-1/2" x 4-1/2"

Circa 1980s, Unique signed original shaded brass sculpture, this of a cornstalk, the one ear with corn kernels in turquoise, coral, lapis, etc. 28-1/2

Circa 1970s, Andrew Dewa, Outstanding raised mosaic inlay silver bolo tie with blossom bead tips. 4-1/2" x 2-1/2"