Indian Art - Best of Santa Fe '14

Auction Details

Scheduled around Santa Fe's annual Indian Market, the "Best of Santa Fe" auction is our premiere buying event of the year. It's two full days of auction activity, with over 1000 lots of hard-to-find Native American beadwork, pottery, jewelry, baskets, rugs, NW Coast items, Eskimo relics, trade beads, katsinas, original art, and more, plus antique, western, and other interesting collectibles in all categories. Held at the famous Scottish Rites Hall near Santa Fe's historic Plaza, this auction is a must-see! Please join us in Santa Fe if you can, or participate as a live online bidder through iCollector. Good luck bidding!
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David P. Bradley (b. 1954)298David P. Bradley (b. 1954)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Signed original acrylic on canvas depicting a lone subject by a pond with water lilies and a forest with two hiding bears. Very good co
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
David P. Bradley (b. 1954)299David P. Bradley (b. 1954)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1979, Signed original acrylic on canvas depicting an encampment with teepee, apple tree, cattails, and dog. Very good condition. 23-3/4"...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Terrance Talaswaima (1939-1988)300Terrance Talaswaima (1939-1988)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1979, Signed original acrylic on canvas board titled "Coochsiwukioma." Very good condition, artist also known as "Honvantewa.&...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to izzle for 360.00
2 Maricopa Pottery Vessels3012 Maricopa Pottery Vessels
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, A taller wavy rimmed jar by Vesta Bread and a smaller bowl by Anita Redbird. Both in very good condition, but showing some use. 3-1/2&qu...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
3 Maricopa Pottery Vessels3023 Maricopa Pottery Vessels
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Three beautiful black-on-red jars, two with flared rims. All in good to very good condition, but showing some use. Biggest 4-1/4" ...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Maricopa Pottery Jar303Maricopa Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s, Small black-on-bluff vase with rather unrefined design; may have been made by a child. Very good condition. 4" x 3"
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Maricopa Pottery Jar - Vesta Bread304Maricopa Pottery Jar - Vesta Bread
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Rare, large black-on-red figural vase depicting a pot carrier. Very good condition, has hole drilled in base (formerly a lamp). 30-1/2&q...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Jemez Pottery Storyteller - Maria Toya305Jemez Pottery Storyteller - Maria Toya
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Traditional seated pottery "storyteller" figure with six children. Very good condition, minor scuffs. 9-1/4" x 5-1/2&q...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Huge Acoma Pottery Jar - Goldie Hayah306Huge Acoma Pottery Jar - Goldie Hayah
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Mammoth-sized thin-walled jar with bird, foliage, and other forms. Very good condition, except the brighter orange paint has flaked off
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Huge Acoma Pottery Jar - Ruby Shroulote307Huge Acoma Pottery Jar - Ruby Shroulote
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Huge hand-coiled polychrome pottery water jar with traditional Acoma motifs. Very good condition, a sister to the next lot. 16-1/4&qu...
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Huge Acoma Pottery Jar - Ruby Shroulote308Huge Acoma Pottery Jar - Ruby Shroulote
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Huge hand-coiled polychrome pottery water jar with traditional Acoma motifs. Very good condition, a sister to the previous lot. 16&qu...
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
Acoma Pottery Jar309Acoma Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Very large corrugated mica clay redware water jar in very good condition. Unsigned, but probably by Shutiva. 10-3/4" x 14-1/2&qu...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
2 Miniature Pottery Jars3102 Miniature Pottery Jars
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, A beautiful Zuni deer pot by Evalena Boon Ca. 1989, and a Hopi seed jar by Sylvia Naha. Both in very good condition, the Zuni pot has som
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
Blackfoot Parfleche Case311Blackfoot Parfleche Case
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Rare old Blackfeet folded rawhide container with mineral painted designs on the front and sides. Very good condition. 24" x 15&...
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
Plateau Parfleche Case312Plateau Parfleche Case
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Classic design folded rawhide container with striking geometric painted designs. Very good condition. 26" x 13"
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
Yakima Parfleche Case313Yakima Parfleche Case
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Older folded rawhide container with striking geometric painted designs. Good condition. 26" x 14"
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
Plateau Buckskin Jacket314Plateau Buckskin Jacket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Beautiful handcrafted tanned buckskin jacket with stars, chevrons, and other interesting symbols beaded on the front and back. Very good
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
Yakima Beaded Tie & Cuffs315Yakima Beaded Tie & Cuffs
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Traditional pair of flat beaded wrist cuffs with matching collar band and tie. All in very good condition. Standard size
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
Woodlands Beaded Bandolier316Woodlands Beaded Bandolier
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Outstanding fully beaded bandolier "bag" with traditional flowing floral designs on the body and strap, probably Chippewa. ...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
Beaded Buckskin Skirt317Beaded Buckskin Skirt
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Handcrafted white buckskin skirt with cut-in fringed bottom and seven beaded star medallions. Very good condition. 32" waist x 25...
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Beaded Pipe Bag318Beaded Pipe Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Colorful modern leather pipe bag with lazy stitch beaded body and accents. Very good condition. 14-1/2" x 4-3/4" +17-1/2"...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Menominee Beaded Belt319Menominee Beaded Belt
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Beautiful wide fully beaded ladies' dance belt with traditional floral design on a white background. Very good condition. 37-1/2&q...
Estimate : 375.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Chippewa Beaded Bandolier Bag320Chippewa Beaded Bandolier Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Classic fully beaded bandolier "bag" with matching floral figures on the body and straps. Very good condition, has been re...
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
Hopi Kachina Carving321Hopi Kachina Carving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Traditional hand carved and painted Earth God (Masau'u) dancer doll. Very good condition. 17-1/4" x 6"
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
Hopi Kachina Carving322Hopi Kachina Carving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Unique hand carved and painted blue-bodied antelope kachina doll. Very good condition. 13-1/2" x 5-1/2"
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Hopi Kachina Carving323Hopi Kachina Carving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Classic hand carved and painted "whipper" kachina doll. Very good condition. 14-1/2" x 6-1/2"
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Hopi Kachina Carving324Hopi Kachina Carving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Vintage hand carved and painted "Eototo" chief kachina doll. Very good condition. 15-1/2" x 7-1/2"
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Hopi Kachina Carving325Hopi Kachina Carving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Traditional hand carved and painted "Badger" kachina doll. Very good condition. 14" x 6"
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to jpcd for 96.00
Hopi Kachina Carving326Hopi Kachina Carving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Fine hand carved and painted "Hemis" kachina doll. Very good condition. 13-1/2" x 5-1/2"
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Hopi Kachina Carving - R. Mitchell327Hopi Kachina Carving - R. Mitchell
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Hand carved and painted "Crow" kachina doll in dance pose. Very good condition. 16-1/2" x 10"
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to jpcd for 144.00
Hopi Kachina Carving - R.S. Pantewa328Hopi Kachina Carving - R.S. Pantewa
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1991, Vintage hand carved and painted "Aholi" (chief's lieutenant) kachina doll. Very good condition. 22" x 6-1/2"
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to wildcatelder for 180.00
Hopi Kachina Carving329Hopi Kachina Carving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980, Fine hand carved and painted kachina doll with large tabletta headdress. Very good condition. 13" x 8"
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to jpcd for 120.00
Hopi Kachina Carving330Hopi Kachina Carving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Popular hand carved and painted "snake dancer" kachina doll in very good condition. 14" x 6-1/2"
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
Cochiti Pottery Dish331Cochiti Pottery Dish
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920, Great old low-profile dish with simple black floral design and red bottom. Good condition, shows much use, great patina. 2-1/4" x ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
2 Santo Domingo Bowls3322 Santo Domingo Bowls
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Pair of old well-used bowls with traditional Santo Domingo motifs. Both in good condition; each with a fine stress crack. 4-1/2&q...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
Acoma Pottery Jar333Acoma Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Large classic polychrome pottery olla with striking geometrics and some hashed elements. Good, well used condition, no crack or repairs.
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
Acoma Pottery Jar334Acoma Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920s, Beautiful old polychrome olla with geometric and curvilinear designs and great patina. Very good condition, but has chip on side, small
Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Acoma Pottery Jar335Acoma Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s, Classic shaped thin-walled olla with stylized bird figures and other traditional geometric forms. Very good condition, shows use. 8-3/...
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
San Felipe Pottery Jar336San Felipe Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s, Unusual shaped heavy pottery container with interesting unknown designs. Very good condition, one professional repair. 9" x 7-1/4...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
Acoma Pottery Canteen337Acoma Pottery Canteen
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Small old polychrome pottery canteen with interesting symbol on front. Very good condition, nice patina. 3-3/4" diameter
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
Laguna Pottery Canteen338Laguna Pottery Canteen
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1900, Fantastic old globular canteen with traditional polychrome designs. Very good condition, intact and sturdy with usual signs of wear. 6&...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
Laguna Pottery Canteen339Laguna Pottery Canteen
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1900, Fantastic old globular canteen with traditional polychrome designs. Very good condition, intact and sturdy with usual signs of wear. 6-3/
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
Zuni Pottery Jar340Zuni Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1900, Fantastic old polychrome pottery olla with traditional rosettes and other typical figures and symbols. Very good condition, old and used.
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
Apache Basket341Apache Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s, Finely woven basketry bowl with stepped radiating geometric design. Very good condition. 5-3/4" x 9-1/4"
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to jpcd for 600.00
Apache Basket342Apache Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Classic old medium-sized olla with vertical snake symbols, geometric base, and rare crosses. Very good condition, very minor stitch loss,
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
Apache Basket343Apache Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Huge wide mouthed storage olla with great patina and classic geometric motif. Some missing/damaged stitches and the bottom has been comp
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Pima Basket344Pima Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Traditional old flared bowl with radiating stepped design. Good condition, patina, shows use. 5-1/4" x 11"
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
Paiute Basket345Paiute Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Fine fan-shaped winnowing basket with simple geometric design bands (faint). Very good condition with one repair in center, beautiful
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
Apache Canteen346Apache Canteen
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Old woven single-rod basketry canteen with broken leather strap. Very good used condition. 9-3/4" x 8-1/2" x 3-1/4"
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
Pit River Basket347Pit River Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Beautiful fine weave basketry bowl with stepped vertical serrated design. Excellent condition, like new. 5-3/8" x 8-1/2"
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 400.00