Indian Art - Best of Santa Fe '14

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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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Chumash Stone Pipe629A - Chumash Stone Pipe
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Very rare hand carved soapstone pipe with inlaid shell disc beads and small white seed and shell beads. Very good condition, definitel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Great Lakes Stone Pipe630 - Great Lakes Stone Pipe
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Earlier classic popular design hand carved and etched two-piece catlinite pipe and stem with bird and floral motifs. Good condition, b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Menominee "Standing Pipe"631 - Menominee "Standing Pipe"
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Very rare three-piece set including a great catlinite T-bowl, plus two beautiful carved stems - a 16" version used for holding an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Penobscot Snowshoes632 - Penobscot Snowshoes
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1890, Classic old pair of handcrafted bentwood and laced rawhide snowshoes accented with red wool tufts. Very good condition. Excellent patina
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Penobscot Snowshoes632A - Penobscot Snowshoes
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Classic old pair of handcrafted bentwood and laced rawhide snowshoes accented with red wool tufts. Very good condition. Excellent pat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 375.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Chumash Dance Wand - Willie Pink633 - Chumash Dance Wand - Willie Pink
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Hand carved and painted wooden wand with arrowhead base and shell inlays. Very good condition. From the Herb and Peggy Puffer Collection,
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Haida Jaw Bone Amulet634 - Haida Jaw Bone Amulet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Interesting hand carved jaw bone (wolf, coyote, bear?) with humanoid face and stylized winged sides. Good condition. From the Herb and
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Yurok Dentalium Purse - Frank Gist635 - Yurok Dentalium Purse - Frank Gist
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1890, Traditional-style hand carved antler container with lid and incised arrow point designs, used to carry dentalium shell money. Very good c
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Yokuts Dance Choker636 - Yokuts Dance Choker
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Rare early loom beaded men's dance choker with arrow point motif and carved triangular shell suspensions. Very good condition, gr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to fellmeth for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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3 Conical Baskets637 - 3 Conical Baskets
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Various Ages, A beautiful Washo version from 1917 with two polychrome bands, a larger Paiute version from the early 1900s from the Bulpitt Collectio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to nativeartl.. for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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2 Sioux Quilled Items638 - 2 Sioux Quilled Items
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, A bright red belt with colored rectangles, plus a smaller hatband. Both only in fair condition because of missing quills. From the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Mohawk Cornhusk Mask639 - Mohawk Cornhusk Mask
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Classic finely woven small cornhusk mask with typical protruding facial features and exaggerated mane. Very good condition. From the Her
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to artie4 for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Iroquois Mask640 - Iroquois Mask
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Colorful hand carved pinewood "blower" style mask with exaggerated facial features and cornhusk hair, titled "Small Pox ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Mandan War Shirt Set640A - Mandan War Shirt Set
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Beautiful hand crafted white buckskin man's war shirt with matching leggings, both with colorful finely quilled ornaments, human ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Winchester Commemorative Rifle640B - Winchester Commemorative Rifle
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1983, Rare limited edition "Chief Crazy Horse" commemorative model 94 caliber 38-55 Winchester rifle with engraving and in original ...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Iroquois Mask641 - Iroquois Mask
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Traditional hand carved and painted "False Face" mask with exaggerated facial features, steel clad eyes, and horsetail hair. ...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Iroquois Mask642 - Iroquois Mask
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Traditional hand carved and painted "False Face" mask with exaggerated facial features, steel clad eyes, and horsetail hair. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to jameswilli.. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Yurok Style Basket - Brian Bibby643 - Yurok Style Basket - Brian Bibby
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, A pretty good "Anglo-attempt" winnowing basket by author/historian Brian Bibby. Done for the experience and put on display a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Coastal Twined Bag644 - Coastal Twined Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Rare finely woven Dogbane fiber string bag, (probably Pomo) with light banded design and long strap. Very good condition. From the Her
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Osage Costume Items645 - Osage Costume Items
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Traditional hand wrought German silver pieces including four round cutout rosettes/conchos, plus a scalloped headband or crown with light
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Sioux Beaded Bag646 - Sioux Beaded Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1910, Horseshoe shaped sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded buckskin bag with single side geometric designs and fringed edges. Very good condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to ufda3 for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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2 Woodlands Beaded Bags647 - 2 Woodlands Beaded Bags
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Various Ages, Pair of classic two-sided beaded bags, the black one from the early/mid 1800s, the other from the early 1900s. Both in fair condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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NW Coast Doll - Lisa Marie David648 - NW Coast Doll - Lisa Marie David
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Hand crafted original doll display "Herb Gatherer" with woven cedar fiber shawl and basket and hand carved and painted cedar ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Great Lakes Beaded Bandolier648a - Great Lakes Beaded Bandolier
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Outstanding fully beaded bandolier done in rare "one-piece" style (straps and bag are all one piece rather than attached af...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to mikeog3 for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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NW Coast Dance Staff - Coyote (Ivan Otterlifter)649 - NW Coast Dance Staff - Coyote (Ivan Otterlifter)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Outstanding Haida design speaker's staff made from yellow cedar and inlaid with abalone; the dogfish on top is removable. Very goo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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NW Coast Mask650 - NW Coast Mask
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Exquisite hand carved and painted yellow cedar mask depicting Dzunuk'wa (Tsonoqua), bringer of wealth and said to steal and eat chi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to nativeartl.. for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Hopi Kachina Carving - Neil Naha651 - Hopi Kachina Carving - Neil Naha
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1993, Super fine hand carved and painted one-piece-style eagle dancer doll. Very good condition, has some wing tip repairs but nothing major. 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to jpcd for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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Hopi Kachina Carving - Ivan Wytewa652 - Hopi Kachina Carving - Ivan Wytewa
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Super fine hand carved and painted one-piece-style Eototo doll shown in crouched dancer position. Very good condition. Carver is from
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 325.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Hopi Kachina Carving - Manuel Denet653 - Hopi Kachina Carving - Manuel Denet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Hand carved and painted cottonwood root ogre woman doll done in a simpler, earlier style. Very good condition. 10-1/2" x 4-1/2&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Hopi Kachina Carving - Harold Hunter654 - Hopi Kachina Carving - Harold Hunter
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Beautiful hand carved and painted Hemis or Jemez doll with large tabletta headdress. Great condition. 20-1/2" x 8" x 5-1/2&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to batab for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Hopi Kachina Carving - Henry Naha655 - Hopi Kachina Carving - Henry Naha
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1991, Exquisite one-piece-style hand carved and painted display showing two snake dancers in action. Very good condition, with minor repairs. 9
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 325.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Hopi Kachina Carving656 - Hopi Kachina Carving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Small vintage hand carved and painted owl doll shown with rattle and bow. Very good condition. 9-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 3-3/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Hopi Kachina Carving - Nathaniel Numkema657 - Hopi Kachina Carving - Nathaniel Numkema
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Fine one-piece-style hand carved and painted broad face doll with many carved details including jewelry. Very good condition with minor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Hopi Kachina Carving - Paul Tewamanewa658 - Hopi Kachina Carving - Paul Tewamanewa
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Very fine hand carved and painted one-piece-style ogre woman doll with saw, hook, and gathering basket. Very good condition, with minor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to batab for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Hopi Kachina Carving - Patrick Tootsie659 - Hopi Kachina Carving - Patrick Tootsie
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Fine hand carved and painted display showing two snake dancers. Very good condition. 10" tall (5" x 6" base)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to jpcd for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Hopi Kachina Carving - William Lomayaktewa660 - Hopi Kachina Carving - William Lomayaktewa
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980, Traditional hand carved and painted black ogre doll with feather headdress. Very good condition. 14" x 6" x 6"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to batab for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Jade Necklace Set660a - Jade Necklace Set
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Fine two-strand jade bead necklace and matching earrings with 14kt gold and gemstone clasp. Very good condition. 17" long, earri...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Navajo Bracelet - Tommy Moore660b - Navajo Bracelet - Tommy Moore
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Beautiful heavy gauge two-band all-silver bracelet set with seven naturally contoured turquoise stones. Very good condition. 5-1/4&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Navajo Bracelet - Spencer660c - Navajo Bracelet - Spencer
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Fine three-band all-silver cuff bracelet set with seven beautiful turquoise and oxblood coral stones. Very good condition. 5-3/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Hopi Spinner Pendant660d - Hopi Spinner Pendant
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Beautiful two-sided all-silver pendant done in traditional overlay style with bear, eagle, Kokopelli, and other figures. Very good con
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Navajo/Zuni Pin660e - Navajo/Zuni Pin
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Vintage cluster design turquoise and silver blouse/sash pin. Very good condition. 2-1/4" x 2-5/8"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Liquid Silver Necklace660f - Liquid Silver Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Unique original design 20-strand fine liquid silver necklace with beaded section representing an American flag. Very good condition. 35
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to whimsworth for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Navajo Bracelet - "KS"660g - Navajo Bracelet - "KS"
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Heavy gauge tufa cast all-silver bracelet set with eleven beautiful matching red coral stones. Very good condition. The design is on th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Navajo Buckle660h - Navajo Buckle
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Classic handwrought vintage all-silver buckle with a single turquoise stone. Very good condition. 2-1/8" x 3"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Pueblo Necklace660i - Pueblo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Fine four-strand heshi necklace with three kinds of shell disc beads and small turquoise nuggets. Very good condition. 35"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Pendant - Tommy Singer660j - Navajo Pendant - Tommy Singer
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Beautiful original design handwrought all-silver hollowware pendant depicting a kachina figure. Very good condition, excellent attentio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 325.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Navajo Concho Belt - Stacy Gishal661 - Navajo Concho Belt - Stacy Gishal
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Fantastic hand wrought all-silver concho belt done in exquisite detail with matching (3" x 3-1/2") buckle. Very good conditi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Navajo Silver Yo-Yo - Sunshine Reeves662 - Navajo Silver Yo-Yo - Sunshine Reeves
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Very unique hand wrought all-silver yo-yo done in fine detail. Excellent condition. 1-1/4" x 3/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Silver Chalis - Joe H. Quintana663 - Silver Chalis - Joe H. Quintana
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Beautiful hand wrought heavy all-silver goblet with simple fine details. Very good condition. 5" x 2-1/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Navajo Necklace Set664 - Navajo Necklace Set
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Beautiful strand of bench made silver beads with stamped details, plus a matching set of earrings. Very good condition. Necklace 27&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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