ETHNOGRAPHIC ART & ARTIFACTS

Silver and turquoise necklace formed of 15 turquoise nuggets separated by fluted and ovoid silver beads, l. 26" - 66 cm. Est. $50/100

Navajo silver and leather bolo tie set with an oval turquoise slab encircled with twisted wire within a field with radiant incised decoration and a

Navajo silver ring bezel set with a large turquoise nugget, encircled and overlain with a serpent with incised decoration See illustration Es

2 sterling silver open bangles the first in a Zuni style formed as a thick cuff channel inlaid with turquoise and mother-of-pearl flanked by silver

Navajo sterling silver open bangle formed of an thick ingot band set with a row of 12 oval coral cabochons in serrated bezels, with engraved decora

Navajo silver open bangle formed of three bands overlain with irregular turquoise slabs framed with twisted wire decoration See illustration

Hopi sterling silver necklace formed of two strands of ovoid beads centering a Butterfly Dancer, with 10 angular spacers all with incised and oxidi

Navajo sterling silver "squash blossom" necklace formed of a double strand of globular beads with 12 blossom spacers, each set with a turq...

Navajo sterling silver and leather belt fitted with a silver buckle and 12 conchas each formed as a shaped rectangular panel centering a turquoise

Navajo silver open bangle formed of a twisted wire band and two carinated bands surmounted with an irregular turquoise cabochon in a serrated bezel

Navajo sterling silver open bangle formed as a thick cuff and set with 5 irregular turquoise cabochons in a scalloped-edged shadow box mount framed

Navajo sterling silver open bangle formed of a thick ingot band and set with a frieze of 11 oval turquoise cabochons and applied spheres, with heav

Navajo silver necklace formed of a double strand of compressed globular beads with 12 spacers suspending silver quarters and centering a sand cast

Navajo sterling silver belt composed of 12 connected conchas each formed as a scallop-edged oval centering a turquoise cabochon within an incised r

Navajo sterling silver open bangle formed of 8 wrought bands set with a large irregular turquoise slab in a serrated bezel encircled by twisted and

Navajo sterling silver open bangle formed of 5 wrought bands overlain with 5 graduated panels each set with an oval turquoise cabochon, with applie

Navajo sterling silver open bangle formed of a flat ingot band expanding and split to 5 bands and surmounted by a large oval turquoise cabochon enc

Pueblo turquoise and shell necklace composed of a single strand of fine shell "heishi" beads leading to a graduated strand of flat turquoi...

Navajo sterling silver open bangle set with 4 irregular turquoise nuggets in shadow-boxed serrated bezels See illustration Est. $120/160

Navajo sterling silver necklace formed of a single graduated strand of compressed globular silver beads suspending 3 oval turquoise slabs carved as

Navajo sterling silver open bangle formed of a thick ingot band set with 9 irregular turquoise cabochons in serrated bezels with applied flowers, w

Navajo sterling silver open bangle set with 7 oval turquoise cabochons in serrated bezels on an oxidized field decorated with silver spheres, bent

Navajo sterling silver and leather belt formed of a buckle and 8 circular conchas each set with 9 turquoise nuggets in serrated bezels, with incise

Navajo sterling silver "squash blossom" necklaceformed of a double strand of globular beads with 10 blossom spacers each set with coral ca...

Navajo sterling silver open bangle formed in an open work style with 5 wrought bands surmounted by a large, irregular slab of green turquoise flank

Navajo sterling silver open bangle formed of one oval and two carinated ingot bands surmounted with a graduated row of 11 oval turquoise cabochons

Navajo sterling silver open bangle formed of a thick ingot band set with 8 irregular coral cabochons in serrated bezels and applied shells, with in

Navajo sterling silver and leather bolo tie realistically formed as a kachina with applied and incised decoration and set with a turquoise cabochon

Navajo silver necklace composed of a double strand of pressed "Liberty" dime beads with 8 sand cast naja spacers and centering a sand cast...

Navajo large sterling silver belt buckle set with a large irregular turquoise slab in a serrated bezel within an oval field of applied leaves, flow

Navajo sterling silver open bangle formed as a concave flat ingot band with incised decoration with rough hammered finish and filed, stepped margin

Navajo sterling silver open bangle formed of a thick ingot band set with a row of 9 irregular coral cabochons in serrated bezels separated with thi

Navajo pressed silver coin necklace formed of a single strand of pressed "Liberty" dimes, l. 30" - 76.2 cm. See illustration Est. $30...

Navajo silver necklace formed of a double strand of compressed globular beads supporting 5 panels set with 7 irregular turquoise slabs in serrated

2 Navajo silver open bangles each formed as a flared flat band and set with oval turquoise cabochons encircled by twisted wire and flanked by appli

2 Navajo silver open bangles the first formed as an ingot band set with 3 oval turquoise cabochons in serrated bezels and shadowbox mounts, the sec

2 Hopi sterling silver and leather bolo ties both with deeply incised and oxidized decoration depicting a bear's paw and an elk's head Est. ...

2 Navajo sterling silver watch bands the first formed as a flat cuff and decorated with inlaid crushed stone, the second as a flaring cuff set with

2 Navajo silver belt buckles each set with an oval turquoise slab on an oxidized field decorated with bent wire and applied spheres and leaves E

2 Navajo silver, stone and leather bolo ties each simply formed as stabilized turquoise slabs and terminated with silver points Est. $40/80

Navajo sterling silver open bangle formed 2 ingot and 2 twisted bands flaring and set with a turquoise nugget in a serrated bezel within a filed ca

Zuni sterling silver brooch and open bangle each formed as a butterfly inlaid with turquoise, coral, onyx and mother-of-pearl, with hammered decora

Three Woodland circular lidded birch bark boxes, each decorated with colourful quillwork and a band of sweet grass, together with a similar box decora

A group of five Woodland circular lidded birch bark boxes, each decorated with colourful quillwork and a band of sweet grass, 3.5" - 8.9 cm. Se...

Two Woodland circular lidded birch bark boxes, each decorated with colourful quillwork and a band of sweetgrass, 6.5" - 16.5 cm. See illustrati...

Two Woodland circular lidded birch bark boxes, each decorated with colourful quillwork and a band of sweetgrass, 5.5" - 14 cm. See illustration

Two Woodland circular lidded birch bark boxes, each decorated with colourful quillwork and a band of sweet grass, 5.3" - 13.3 cm. See illustrat...

Two Woodland circular lidded birch bark boxes, each decorated with colourful quillwork and a band of sweet grass, 5.3" - 13.3 cm. See illustrat...

Two Woodland circular lidded birch bark boxes, each decorated with colourful quillwork and a band of sweet grass, 5.5" - 14 cm. See illustratio...

A Woodland birch bark moose call, with animal decoration, 15.5" - 39.4 cm. See illustration Est. $75/100

Two Woodland birchbark lidded fish containers with floral decoration, 12" - 30.5 cm. See illustration Est. $150/250

A Woodland birchbark and wood frame model canoe with floral decoration, together with two smaller similar canoes, 46" - 116.8 cm. See illustrat...

A Woodland circular lidded birchbark container with floral decoration, 18" - 45.7 cm. Est. $100/150

A Woodland birchbark container, together with a Pueblo Indian hide canteen, 15" - 38.1 cm. See illustration Est. $75/100

Two pairs of Cree miniature snowshoes, the wood frames woven with cotton thread and thong, 12" - 30.5 cm. See illustration Est. $50/100

A Woodlands birch bark berry container, together with four quill decorated birch bark lidded boxes, 6" - 15.2 cm. Est. $75/125

Two Woodland circular birch bark containers, each decorated with floral quill work, 6" - 15.2 cm. Est. $75/125

Two Woodland miniature cushions, each decorated with clear and coloured floral beadwork, 10" - 25.4 cm. See illustration Est. $150/250

Two Woodland pin cushions, each decorated with clear and coloured floral beadwork, together with a similar ladies shoe pouch, 6" - 15.2 cm. See...

A Woodland cloth pouch decorated with floral beadwork, together with a beaded panel, 6" - 15.2 cm. Est. $100/200

A Woodland cloth lidded purse, decorated with floral beadwork, together with a similar ladies shoe and a 1922 pin cussion, 6" - 15.2 cm. Est. $...

A Woodland cloth ladies boot pouch, decorated with floral beadwork, 6" - 15.2 cm. See illustration Est. $150/200

GENE THOMAS, An Iroquois carved and stained wood False Face mask of "Broken Nose", with inset copper eyes and horse hair exstensions, sign...

JACOB THOMAS (1922-), A Cayuga carved and painted wood False Face Society mask, with inset metal eyes and horse hair exstensions, 12" - 30.5 cm...

JACOB THOMAS (1922-), A Cayuga carved and painted wood False Face Society mask, with inset metal eyes and horse hair exstensions, signed and dated

A Great Lakes wood ball head club, with traces of painted foliage decoration, 20" - 50.8 cm. See illustration Est. $1000/1500

A Great Lakes wood ball head club with a tapering shaft, bears traces of red paint, shaft cracked, 20" - 50.8 cm. See illustration Est. $300/500

A Six-Nations fur and cloth head band, decorated with beaded medallions, feathers and ribbon, 11" - 27.9 cm. Est. $150/250

An Onandaga snapping turtle rattle, signed Ganatwa and dated 1962, 22" - 56 cm. See illustration Est. $250/350

A group of four Woodland circular lidded birch bark boxes, each decorated with colourful quillwork and a band of sweet grass, 3" - 7.6 cm. See ...

A group of four Woodland circular lidded birch bark boxes, each decorated with colourful quillwork and a band of sweet grass, 3.5" - 8.9 cm. Se...

A group of four Woodland circular lidded birch bark boxes, each decorated with colourful quillwork and a band of sweet grass, 3" - 7.6 cm. See ...

A group of four Woodland circular lidded birch bark boxes, each decorated with colourful quillwork and a band of sweet grass, 3" - 7.6 cm. See ...

A group of three Mohawk whimsy picture frames, each decorated with floral beadwork, one piece dated 1919, 7" - 17.8 cm. See illustration Est. $2

A Mohawk whimsy beaded match holder, together with a similar miniature cushion cover, 7" - 17.8 cm. See illustration Est. $150/250

A group of three Mohawk whimsy boxes, each decorated with floral beadwork, 6" - 15.2 cm. See illustration Est. $300/400

A Seneca floral beaded cloth pouch, together with a Mohawk whimsy beaded Niagara Falls miniature box, and a similar Ladies Boot pin cushion, 5"...

A Woodland blanket strip decorated all over with floral beadwork on a white ground, 38" - 96.5 cm. See illustration Est. $600/900

A Woodland hide Necessary Bag, decorated with floral beadwork on a white ground, 33" - 83.8 cm. See illustration Est. $500/700

A woven sweetgrass and ribbon wood circular lidded container, 8" - 20.3 cm. Est. $50/100

A Mohawk wood and cloth childs baby board, 14.5" - 36.8 cm. Est. $100/200

A pair of Woodland cloth and hide moccassins, decorated with floral beadwork and red trade cloth, 11" - 27.9 cm. See illustration Est. $250/350

An Iroquois False Face Society mask, decorated in an all over red finish and with horse hair suspentions,12" - 30.5 cm. See illustration Est. $5

A Six-Nations turtle claw and wood rattle, 11.5" - 29.2 cm. See illustration Est. $100/150

An Eastern Woodland (Iroquois) cornhusk mask, 11" - 27.9 cm. See illustration Est. $500/700

Two Woodland circular lidded birch bark containors, one decorated with quilled floral work, the other with a maple leaf, 4" - 10.2 cm. Est. $10...

Two Woodland circular lidded birch bark containors, both decorated with quilled floral work, 5" - 12.7 cm. Est. $75/100

Two Woodland circular lidded birch bark containers, both decorated with floral quill work, 5" - 12.7 cm. See illustration Est. $100/150

Three Woodland rectangular lidded birch bark containers, each decorated with floral quill work, 7" - 17.8 cm. Est. $100/200

Three Woodland lidded birch bark containers, each decorated with floral quill work, 7" - 17.8 cm. Est. $60/90

Two Woodland lidded birch bark and sweet grass containers, each decorated with floral quill work, 7" - 17.8 cm. Est. $50/75

A Woodland (possibly) stone pipehead, carved as a seated figure, 6.3" - 15.9 cm. See illustration Est. $300/500

A Woodland black velvet panel, elaboratly decorated with multi-coloured floral beadwork, 9" x 80" - 22.9 x 203.2 cm. Est. $800/1200

A Woodland pair of hide moccassins with embroidered floral decoration, 8" - 20.3 cm. Est. $75/125

A Woodland moose skin rattle, 11" - 27.9 cm. Est. $100/200

Two Woodland cloth blanket strips, both decorated with floral bead work, 40" x 4" - 101.6 x 10.2 cm. Est. $150/250

A Woodland wood water drum, 10" - 25.4 cm. Est. $75125/0

A pair of Woodland hide moccassins with floral beaded decoration, together with a similar pair, 10" - 25.4 cm. Est. $200/300

A pair of Woodland hide moccassins with beaded decoration, together with a similar pair, 11" - 27.9 cm. Est. $200/300

A pair of northern Woodland hide gauntlets, decorated with floral embroidery, bead work and a beaded fringe, 14" - 35.6 cm. See illustration