Big Spring Phoenix Auction 2009

Circa 1950s, Rose Anderson, Large and rare 3-rod woven coiled bowl with shell bead accents, quail plumes, and almost all of its original woven-in feat

Circa 1950s, Rose Anderson, Classic and rare single rod woven coiled bowl with shell bead accents, quail plumes, and most of its original woven-in fea

Circa 1950s, Rose Anderson, Finely woven 3-rod basket with most of its original feather shell. 1-3/4" x 3"

Circa 1950s, Small finely woven single rod basket with almost all of its original feather covering intact; very good condition. 3-1/4" x 2"

Circa 1930, Rare woven basketry bowl with flared sides and simple bird design; very good condition. 3-5/8" x 7-1/4"

Circa 1967, Classic and beautiful woven single rod basket with colorful fully beaded exterior; very good condition. 3" x 5"

Late 1800s, Very rare and large round woven tray with four two-color design bands; very good condition, a few detached rim stitches. 23" dia.

Early 1900s, Classic rounded basketry hat with black and brown geometric designs; good condition. 3-1/2" x 6-1/2"

Late 1800s, Very fine straight-sided woven basket with beautiful orange and brick-colored designs; very good condition. 3-3/4" x 7-1/4"

Circa 1900, Very rare woven basketry vessel with colorful imbricated interior designs; very good condition. 6-1/2" x 9"

Circa 1860s-1880s, Rare, early, classic handmade pottery olla from a private Colorado collection; in as-found, excellent condition, no cracks or resto

Circa 1880, Rare, early Kiva pot decorated with frogs and butterflies; no cracks or restoration. 6" x 7"

Circa 1980s, Spondulus shell, silver, turquoise, and shell inlaid tobacco canteen with long heavy silver chain. 4" dia.

Circa 1980s, 4 pairs of vintage hand wrought silver and turquoise cluster earrings. 1-1/2" - 2-1/2"

Mid 20th Century, Antique 2-strand silver milagro necklace - Central Mexico. 30" dia.

Prehistoric, Large black and white Cibola effigy pitcher; excellent condition, reglued. 6" x 7-1/2"

Circa 1850s, Rare, early, fully beaded two color moccasins, the simple barber pole design sinew sewn in pony trader blue and white on yellow ochred bu

Circa 1860s, Rare, Early Wars Period pipe bag with twisted fringe, the bar pattern sinew sewn on Native tanned mountain sheep hide; all original, exce

Circa 1900, Fantastic and large polychrome basketry tray with complex concentric star pattern; very good condition. 18-1/2" dia.

Mid 1900s, Fine old hand loomed Teec Nos Pos rug with strong pattern and colors. 51" x 69"

Mid 1900s, Unique one-of-a-kind human basketry figure in three colors and with removable hat (a relished item); very good condition. 13"

Early/Mid 1900s, Rare well woven lidded basket in cylindrical form depicting 7 human figures holding hands (relished item); very good condition. 7&q...

Early 1900s, Traditional widened bowl/tray with interesting design of triangles and crosses around a black center; good condition. 3" x 13"

Mid 1900s, Classic large weave plate with traditional 2-color wedding pattern showing the spirit release; very good condition. 2-1/2" x 14"

Early 1900s, Small, unique, lidded polychrome treasure basket with handle; very good condition. 2-3/4" x 3-3/4"

Early 1900s, Unique design rounded bowl with interesting polychrome accents and handled lid; very good condition. 3-1/4" x 4"

Early 1900s, Small classic shaped bowl with zigzag design; very good condition. 2" x 4"

Early 1900s, Fine classic shaped bowl with rare butterfly designs; very good condition. 2-1/2" x 6-1/2"

Early 1900s, Small earlier polychrome basket with box design; very good condition. 1-1/2" x 6"

Early 1900s, Small rounded bowl with single three-color band near rim; very good condition. 3" x 7-1/2"

Circa 1977, Signed original watercolor - "Pawnee". 25" x 18" (31-1/2" x 23-1/2" framed)

Circa 1977, Signed original watercolor - "Assiniboine". 24" x 18" (32" x 26" framed)

Circa 1977, Signed original watercolor - "Arapaho". 24" x 18" (32" x 26" framed)

Circa 1977, Signed original watercolor - "Taos". 24" x 18" (32" x 26" matted)

Circa 1980, Signed limited edition serigraph depicting, of course, two women. 23" x 22" (30-1/2" x 27-1/2" framed)

Circa 1988, Two similar signed limited editions, etched and embossed on cast paper - "Espaces Horse #1" and "Espaces Horse #5". ...

Circa 1988, Signed limited edition, etched and embossed on cast paper - "Espaces Horse #2". 26" x 19-1/2" (33" x 27" f...

Circa 1988, Signed limited edition, etched and embossed on cast paper - "Espaces Horse #6". 26" x 20" (33" x 27" framed)

Circa 1988, Signed limited edition, etched and embossed on cast paper - "Espaces Horse #4". 19-1/2" x 26" (27" x 33" f...

Circa 1988, Signed limited edition, etched and embossed on cast paper - "Espaces Horse #3". 25" x 19-1/2" (33" x 27" f...

Circa 1964, Superb cuff-style bracelet with fine large turquoise cabochon and file work on bezel - hallmark "N E". 5-3/4" plus 1-3/4&...

Contemporary, Ed Begay, Exquisite cuff-style bracelet with three all-natural Turquoise Mountain turquoise cabochons - hallmark "E B". 5-1/...

Circa 1964, Majestic heavy silver cuff-style bracelet with three square cut natural turquoise cabochons - hallmark "R R". 5-3/8" plus...

Circa 1964, Tommy Singer, Marvelous cuff style bracelet with asymmetric natural turquoise cabochon with good matrix and file work - hallmarked. 5-1/...

Circa 1970s, Wilbur Anderson, Outstanding heavy sterling buckle with stamp work and three natural turquoise cabochons - hallmark "W A". 2-...

Circa 1970s, Beautiful repoussé work bracelet with three natural turquoise cabochons with fine matrix - hallmark P. FNE-STC. 1-3/4" x 2-1/...

Circa 1970s, Superb concho belt with ten natural turquoise and silver conchos and heavy links. 35"

Circa 1950s, Art Lewis, Great Eagle Kachina form bolo with high relief work, turquoise eyes, and oval natural turquoise cabochon drum and tomahawk tip

Circa 1980s, L. Bennett, Outstanding diamond shaped stone-to-stone inlay bolo of mother-of-pearl and spiny oyster with ivory center. 3-1/8" x 2...

Circa 1960s, Shriner's logo bolo with scrimshaw face set in sterling rope with shell - hallmark "WAN". 3" x 3-1/2"

19th Century, Large, early, hand thrown and painted bowl with a parrot design in the center; no cracks, chips, or restoration. 13" x 5-1/4"

Early/Mid 1900s, Early shouldered olla with polychrome bird, floral, and geometric designs; no chips, cracks, or restoration. 11-1/4" x 14"

Circa 1990, Eusibio Sandoval, Large, bulbous, black-on-black wide mouth jar with fineline designs. 10" x 11-1/2"

19th Century, Early, large, decorated Zia water jar with original hide strap - ex. Park Studio Trading Post, Park Rapids, MN (1886-1921); chipped spou

Early 1900s, Classic coiled basket with lightning bolt design; mint condition. 10" x 3"

19th Century, Early coiled basket with Gila monster and coyote track designs. 10" x 11"

Circa 1900, Carved wooden wand with polychrome bird and lightning bolt figures - ex. historic Park Studio Trading Post, Park Rapids, MN (1886-1921). 1

Circa 1900, Large classic woven cornhusk bag with different multicolored geometric designs on each side. 22-1/2" x 15-1/2"

Various Ages, Group of 60 arrowheads of flint and other stones of varying forms. 1" - 3-1/2"

Circa 1920s, Classic tight weave Crystal eye dazzler rug in red, black, cream, and brown. 34-1/2" x 55"

Early/Mid 1900s, Outstanding Mescalero Apache high top medicine man's moccasins, beaded overall with various symbols on ochred buckskin and with...

Early 1900s, Fine old basketry olla with tepee, diamond, and mountain designs with a five pointed star on the bottom; overall very good condition. 1...

Early/Mid 1900s, Rare hand carved bird effigy (screaming eagle) flute, painted with yellow and red ochre, with brass tack eyes and metal military epau

Early 1900s, Large classic basketry bowl with squash blossom and checkered diamond and bar design; excellent condition. 19" dia.

Mid 1900s, Margaret Tafoya, Very fine handmade blackware pottery jar, signed "Margaret"; very fine condition. 4-1/2" x 4-1/2"

Mid 1900s, Marie & Santana, Very fine handmade blackware pottery plate with feather design; excellent condition. 6" dia.

Circa 1950s, Old Pawn hand wrought silver & turquoise cluster bracelet set with 50 hand cut Blue Gem cabochons. 5-1/2" plus 1-1/2" gap...

Circa 1960, Vintage hand wrought silver & turquoise squash blossom necklace & earrings set with Blue Gem turquoise. 28"

Circa 1980s, Vintage hand wrought silver & turquoise Navajo cross necklace hung with graduated hand stamped silver bench made beads. 22"

Mid 19th Century, Rare, early, hand carved black stone pipe complete with original incised and fire decorated stem - this type dates from the early to

Circa 1990, Loren Nampeyo, Fantastic, original design, intricately carved vessel with a beautiful maiden kachina figure, butterflies, cornstalks, and

Late 1900s, Tom Polacca, Beautiful carved jar with two bird figures and several other more traditional carved/painted designs. 7" x 4-1/2"

Late 1900s, Emily Fragua Tsosie, Traditional seated storyteller with nine children; two of the figures and a portion of one side have been broken off

Circa 1980s, Fidel Archuleta, Interesting, sturdy, brown-on-brown, wide-shouldered jar marked "San Juan - Bear Grease Method Cooking Pot"....

Late 1900s, Julie Gutierrez/J. Tapia, Unique original design collaboration, the mushroom figure done in black with brown, the details etched in sgraff

Mid 1900s, Pair of unique design figural pieces (usually called ashtrays), the flatter one with matte black designs - unsigned. 3" x 5-3/8"...

Circa 1970s, Rachel Medina, Traditional design wide mouth polychrome olla; some handling and a few tiny chips in the paint. 7-1/2" x 8-1/2"

Late 1900s, Traditional design hand formed pottery vessel with twisted lugs and a large bird figure on front. 7-1/2" x 8"

Mid 1900s, Pair of similar polychrome redware San Juan double-necked wedding vases - unsigned, one marked "1941". 6" x 5", 7-1/2...

Mid 1900s, Collection of three polychrome redware vessels including a twist handled dish and two small bowls, the largest signed "Ana Archuleta...

Circa 1980s, Heavy sterling overlay story bracelet, signed EM with feather. 6-3/4" plus 1-1/8" gap x 1-1/2" wide

Circa 1970s, Thomas Singer, Heavy sterling overlay bracelet, a fine collector's piece. 6-1/4" plus 1-3/8" gap x 7/8" wide

Circa 1980s, Henry Baca, Beautiful sterling story bracelet, stamped HB. 6-1/4" plus 7/8" gap x 7/8" wide

Circa 2000, Lidded pine needle treasure basket with orange and brown accents. 2" x 4-1/4"

Circa 1970s, Pan Reservation double weave rug, each side different. 36" x 34"

Circa 1980s, Karletta Succo, Thoreau, New Mexico, Fine revival Chiefs Blanket patterned rug. 31" x 35"

Circa 1980s, Traditional Two Gray Hills rug in natural colors. 28" x 22"

Circa 1980s, Navajo Sunday saddle blanket in ten different colors; never on a horse. 32" x 30"

Circa 2000, Alonso Sandoval, Gun metal finish spiral form jar. 5-1/2" x 5"

Contemporary, Arapaho-style ledger drawing - "Osage Indians" - framed. Art size 13-3/4" x 8-1/4"

Mid 1900s, Rare, lidded, straight-sided basket with repeating eagle forms; very good condition. 5-1/2" x 7"

Mid 1900s, Beautiful older hat/basket with simple radiating design; very good condition. 2-1/2" x 8-3/4"

Early/Mid 1900s, Classic 3rd Mesa wicker bowl with bright bands of color; good condition. 4" x 13"

Late 1900s, Tightly woven 2nd Mesa coiled plaque or tray with two-color turtle design; excellent condition. 8-1/2" dia.

Late 1900s, Tightly woven 2nd Mesa coiled plaque or tray with 3-color squash blossom design; excellent condition. 8-1/2" dia.

Circa 1960s, Rare very large oval-shaped basket with a modified wedding basket design; very good condition. 4" x 21" x 16"

Mid/Late 1900s, Traditional straight-sided basket with flat bottom and interesting geometric form; very good condition. 5" x 7"

Early/Mid 1900s, Classic straight-sided basket with flat bottom and traditional Pima design; good condition. 4-1/4" x 6"

Circa 1930s, Well woven San Carlos version basket with black center and three-band design, one a rattlesnake; excellent condition. 3" x 10-3/4&...

Early 1900s, Fine weave, older, lidded Nu-Chal-Nuth treasure basket with faded bird/duck forms; very good condition. 1-3/4" x 2-1/2"