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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59Zuni EarringsAllard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Exquisite turquoise and silver channel inlay drop earrings - attributed to silversmith Virgil Dishta. 2" x 7/8"
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
60Zuni Ring - Victor BegayAllard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Classic silver and turquoise petit point ring in oval cluster form. Hallmark VMB. Size 7
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
61Eskimo Ivory Cribbage BoardAllard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Larger hand-worked ivory cribbage board with caribou, fish, seals, hunters, dog sled, and other items finely scrimshawed on the surface.
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
62Eskimo Ivory Cribbage BoardAllard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Smaller version of the previous lot, this one with even finer scrimshaw work showing a walrus and a seal. Very good condition. 1-1/
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 190.00
63Eskimo Ivory KnifeAllard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Very unique striped handle (alternating ivory, bone, and latigo) plus a handmade knife made from a heavy hacksaw blade. Very good condit
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
63aAttu Basketry WalletAllard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Exceptional extra-fine weave two-piece "wallet" with open work sections and a diamond pattern made from Russian silk thread...
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to gents for 1,440.00
64Eskimo Hoop Mask - Katuck KealiherAllard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Modern traditional-style hoop or spirit mask made from soapstone, baleen, wood, and feathers. Excellent condition, in it's own cu...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
653 NWC BraceletsAllard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970-1980s, Three similar hand wrought all-silver bracelets, each expertly carved and engraved with Northwest Coast designs. All in very good c
Estimate : 375.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
66Argillite Totem PoleAllard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Small handcarved three-figure argillite stone totem pole with eagle, bear, and frog figures. Very good condition, marked "To...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 180.00
67NW Coast Button BlanketAllard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Large and beautiful traditional handcrafted button blanket with bear figure, made of heavy woolen tradecloth with multitudes of white shell
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
68Columbia River Burlwood BowlAllard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Rare early hand carved deep wooden bowl with handles, found in the lower Columbia River area in the 1940s. Very good condition. 11-1/...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to gailn-14 for 1,440.00
69Klickitat Basket - Nettie Kuneki JacksonAllard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Beautiful little fully imbricated hard basket with intact rim loops and stepped geometric designs. Very good condition. 6-1/8" x ...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
70Klickitat Basket - Nettie Kuneki JacksonAllard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Outstanding little fully imbricated hard basket with intact rim loops and rare human figures done in red. Very good condition. 7-3/4&q...
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
71Zia Pottery Jar - Kathy PiñoAllard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Classic sturdy olla with traditional bird figures and symbols done in polychrome. Very good condition, with one interior rim chip. 8-1/4
Estimate : 325.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
72Acoma Pottery Jar - Marie TorivioAllard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Traditional thin-walled wide-mouthed olla with classic stylized polychrome motif. Very good condition, but has a fine rim crack. 8-1/4...
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
73Santa Clara Pottery Bowl - Camilio TafoyaAllard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Classic deep carved blackware bowl with traditional Avanyu serpent figure. Very good condition. Signed "Camilio Tafoya Sunflower....
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
74Hopi Pottery Jar - Fannie NampeyoAllard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Small classic-shaped olla with polychrome winged pattern. Good condition, with a few minor surface scuffs/scratches. 4" x 4-3/4&qu...
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to sellingout2 for 480.00
75Hopi Pottery Jar - Dextra NampeyoAllard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Beautiful polychrome seed jar with striking bird figures. Very good condition. 3-1/2" x 5-3/4"
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
76Acoma Art Pottery Jar - Shutiva/S.W. GarciaAllard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, One-of-a-kind redware pottery vessel done in humanoid form with applied turtle and cornstalk figures. Very good condition. 14-3/4&quo...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
77Acoma Pottery Figures - Juana LenoAllard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Unique seven-piece nativity set showing Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, a cradle, and three animals. Very good condition. Mary 2-3/4" x...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 130.00