Indian Art - Best of Santa Fe '15

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Our annual two-day summer auction will feature several private collections of American Indian artifacts, art, and related collectibles. We have a large selection of Pueblo and prehistoric pottery, great older and more recent Navajo rugs and weavings, an impressive accumulation of baskets from all the regions, classic old and fantastic newer pieces of Indian jewelry, and many pieces of rare and hard-to-find beadwork. This auction includes a great selection of original art as well, including that of sought-after Native and Western artists, some nice bronzes, plus Eskimo relics, carvings, tradebeads, unusual tribal relics, interesting and hard-to-find antique and Western collectibles, and much, MUCH more. Truly a great assortment! Please join us in Santa Fe this special weekend before Indian Market!
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Rafael Medina, Zia (b. 1929)51 - Rafael Medina, Zia (b. 1929)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1973, Signed original gouache on paper showing a buffalo dancer in action. Very good condition. 12" x 9" (18" x 15" framed)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Pablita Velarde, Santa Clara (1918-2006)52 - Pablita Velarde, Santa Clara (1918-2006)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Signed original gouache on sand board showing a buffalo dancer. Very good condition. (Pablita was Helen Hardin's mother.) 14"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Dave Powell (b-1956)53 - Dave Powell (b-1956)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Signed original oil on canvas - "Badges of Leadership" - done in vivid colors. Very good condition. Ex. Tromp collection. Da...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Frank Vigil, Jicarilla Apache (1922-1979)54 - Frank Vigil, Jicarilla Apache (1922-1979)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1959, Signed original gouache on colored paper titled "Mountain Spirit Dance." Very good condition. 14-1/2" x 11-1/2" (19-...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Raymond Naja, Hopi (1933-1975)55 - Raymond Naja, Hopi (1933-1975)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Signed original gouache on black paper showing a large Shalako intimidating the smaller mudheads. 15" x 16" (19" x 20&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Nancy McLaughlin-Powell (1932-1985)56 - Nancy McLaughlin-Powell (1932-1985)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1976, Beautiful limited edition (#9/24) bronze sculpture - "A-pen-a-kos (Tomorrow)." Excellent condition. 12" x 12" x 16&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Johnny Secatero, Navajo (1945-2010)57 - Johnny Secatero, Navajo (1945-2010)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Large beautiful signed original gouache on colored board showing four ascending dancers. Great condition. 18" x 17" (27-1/2&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Heinie Hartwig58 - Heinie Hartwig
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Signed original oil on masonite titled "A Fine Bull." Very good condition, with custom frame. 6" x 12" (10" x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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R.C. Gorman59 - R.C. Gorman
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1981, Signed limited edition (#114/210) woodblock/lithograph titled "Nihon." Very good condition, on homemade Japanese paper. 20&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 550.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Veloy Vigil60 - Veloy Vigil
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980, Signed limited edition (#17/90) lithograph titled "Morning Blossom 1980." 22" x 32" (unframed)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Wasco Sally Bag61 - Wasco Sally Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920s, Rare woven yarn and string "Sally" bag done in dusty rose and with deer, cherry figures, and topknot symbol. Very good conditi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Salish Basket62 - Salish Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Exquisite and large fully imbricated Lummi storage basket. Very good condition except for a small area on the back under the handle tha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Klickitat Basket63 - Klickitat Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1900, Remarkable fully imbricated hard basket with original rim loops and rare elk, horse, human, and dog figures. Very good condition, has jus
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Wasco Basket64 - Wasco Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Very fine woven cylindrical "Sally" bag with buckskin rim and loaded with killer whale, human, and unique animal figures. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Skokomish Basket - Richard Cultee65 - Skokomish Basket - Richard Cultee
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Very large fine weave flared bowl with topknot forms and a row of traditional dog figures just below the rim. Very good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Skokomish Basket - Richard Cultee66 - Skokomish Basket - Richard Cultee
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1979, Extra fine weave flared basket with rare human figures, the inverted chevrons representing the persons ribs. Excellent condition. 6-7/8...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Skokomish Basket - Richard Cultee67 - Skokomish Basket - Richard Cultee
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Very rare fine weave lidded cylinder basket with intricate geometrics and dog figures around the rim. Very good condition. 13&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Puyallup Basket68 - Puyallup Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Great old hard sided cooking basket with most of its original imbricated design remaining. Very good condition, of course some missing/
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Salish Basket69 - Salish Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Very old rectangular hard sided Frazier River basket with most of its original polychrome imbricated designs still intact and visible. Be
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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2 Eskimo Baleen Baskets - John Long, Sr.70 - 2 Eskimo Baleen Baskets - John Long, Sr.
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s-1980s, Both excellent examples of whale gill (baleen) basketry, both lidded with ivory figures on their lids. Only the larger basket is b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Navajo Silver Utensils71 - Navajo Silver Utensils
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s, Beautiful hand hammered, stamped, and cut all-silver serving spoon and fork. Very good condition, no hallmark. 8-1/2" long
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Pueblo Fetish Necklace72 - Pueblo Fetish Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Classic three-strand heshi necklace adorned with hand carved shell birds. Very good condition. 27"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Navajo Pin or Concho73 - Navajo Pin or Concho
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Beautiful all-silver elongated circular pin or concho (has both fittings) loaded with turquoise and coral stones. Very good condition, u
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 325.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Bracelet74 - Zuni Inlay Bracelet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Beautiful vintage mosaic inlay silver bracelet done in dancer form. Very good, used condition. 5-3/4" + 1-1/4" x 2-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Navajo Necklace & Barrette Set75 - Navajo Necklace & Barrette Set
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Pair of similar Singer-style turquoise, coral, and silver chip inlay pieces including a necklace with kachina figures, and a hair holder
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Pueblo Turquoise Necklace76 - Pueblo Turquoise Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Finer vintage three-strand graduated turquoise nugget and coral bead necklace with silver tips. Very good condition, great patina. 36&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Navajo Earrings77 - Navajo Earrings
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Two pair of similar turquoise and silver earrings done in classic oval shape with rope bezel, both with beautiful Lone Mountain spiderweb
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Navajo Necklace - Larry Begay (?)78 - Navajo Necklace - Larry Begay (?)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Impressive turquoise and silver necklace with four cluster segments, plus a large hand wrought kachina figure as the pendant. Very good
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to lottassilver for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Navajo Ketoh - Joe Piaso, Jr79 - Navajo Ketoh - Joe Piaso, Jr
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s-1980s, Classic heavier gauge hand wrought all-silver bow guard top with 11 matching Royston(?) turquoise stones. Very good condition, gre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Navajo Bracelet80 - Navajo Bracelet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Large and impressive three-band silver platform bracelet with 15 beautiful matching Godber(?) turquoise stones. Very good condition. 5-3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 425.00 - 850.00
Sold to ibidhi55687 for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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2 Pueblo Canteens81 - 2 Pueblo Canteens
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Pair of great old Taos pottery canteens with great patina, partially glazed. Very good condition, original and intact. 4-1/4&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Anasazi Pottery Bowl82 - Anasazi Pottery Bowl
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Prehistoric, Large classic shaped Gila polychrome bowl with striking interior designs. Very good condition, minor restoration. Ex. Carol Prophet C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Anasazi Pottery Pitcher83 - Anasazi Pottery Pitcher
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Prehistoric, Classic Chaco black-on-white pottery pitcher with hatched features in the design. Very good condition, minor restoration. Ex. Carol P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to suekesey for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Anasazi Pottery Jar84 - Anasazi Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Prehistoric, Outstanding Gila Roosevelt black-on-white pitcher with rare zipper (feather)-in-box design. Very good condition, some professional res
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Anasazi Pottery Bowl85 - Anasazi Pottery Bowl
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Prehistoric, Classic Gila polychrome bowl with striking interior designs. Very good, as-found condition, intact with some glued cracks. 4" x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 425.00 - 850.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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2 Santa Clara Pottery Jars -Flora & Glenda Naranjo86 - 2 Santa Clara Pottery Jars -Flora & Glenda Naranjo
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Pair of beautiful blackware vessels including a deep carved jar with unique triangular rim, and a basket with handle and black matte geo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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2 Santa Clara Pottery Jars - Robert Naranjo87 - 2 Santa Clara Pottery Jars - Robert Naranjo
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1999, Pair of superfine sgraffitto seed pots, one with a bison, one with butterflies, both done in his precise style. Very good condition. Larg
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Acoma Pottery Jar88 - Acoma Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Classic old polychrome incurved bowl with floral and fruit motif. Very good condition, showing some use and a small stress crack o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Anasazi Pottery Pitcher89 - Anasazi Pottery Pitcher
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Prehistoric, Beautiful Jeddito black-on-orange pitcher with painted handle. Very good condition, some professional restoration. 4-3/4" x 6-1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Anasazi Pottery Bowl90 - Anasazi Pottery Bowl
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Prehistoric, Traditional Gila polychrome bowl with bold interior designs. Good condition, some restoration. 3-1/2" x 6-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Zuni Bolo Tie91 - Zuni Bolo Tie
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Outstanding Eagle Dancer bolo with channel work in turquoise, jet, shell, and coral, and matching tips. Hallmark C M P. 2-3/4" x 2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Coral Necklace92 - Coral Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Splendid oxblood coral necklace with sterling beads. 20"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace & Earrings93 - Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace & Earrings
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Beautiful petit point squash blossom necklace and earrings with matching turquoise stones and handmade beads. 13-1/2" long, earrin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Zuni Bracelet94 - Zuni Bracelet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Beautiful wide sterling cuff bracelet with four rows of petit point turquoise stones, stamping, and dots. Hallmark JP Ukestine. 5-7/8&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Zuni Bracelet95 - Zuni Bracelet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Exquisite petit point turquoise link bracelet. 7-1/2" x 1-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Zuni Bracelet96 - Zuni Bracelet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Exceptional oval channel inlay Thunderbird design double band stamped silver bracelet. Hallmark C.R.M. 5" + 1-1/4" x 2-3/8&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Navajo Buckle97 - Navajo Buckle
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Great oblong sterling buckle with 12 Nevada Indian Mountain turquoise cabochons, sterling dots, and file work. Hallmark Tommy Moore. 3-1/
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Navajo Pendant98 - Navajo Pendant
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Superb sterling cross pendant with natural Nevada Indian Mountain turquoise cabochons and stamp work. 3-1/2" x 2-1/2", drop 3...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to danryan for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Navajo Necklace99 - Navajo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Regal sterling rope twist design choker, the pendant with five Seafoam turquoise nuggets on sterling shadow box. 15", pendant 2&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Navajo & Zuni Rings100 - Navajo & Zuni Rings
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Fine collection of 12 Navajo and Zuni sterling silver rings with turquoise and coral. Various sizes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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