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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Acoma Pottery Jar201 - Acoma Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Beautiful vintage polychrome jar with bird and floral figures and fancy wavy rim. Very good, great patina. 9" x 8"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Mixtec Mosaic Tripod Bowl202 - Mixtec Mosaic Tripod Bowl
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Prehistoric (?), Beautiful old mosaic stone bowl with three bulbous legs, carved figures, and symbols on the exterior. Good condition, missing one
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Acoma/McCarty's Pottery Jar203 - Acoma/McCarty's Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Beautiful old polychrome water jar with angular zigzag red and orange color bands holding black and white checkered diamonds. Very good
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to doile for (3,500.00 + 700.00BP) = 4,200.00
 
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Cochiti Pottery Jar204 - Cochiti Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Classic old wide-mouthed polychrome olla with abstract floral forms. Good condition, with great patina, but has stress crack from rim,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Zia Pottery Jar205 - Zia Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920s, Traditional old double-necked wedding vase with polychrome floral motifs. Good used condition, some damage to one spout. 10" x 8&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to suekesey for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Corn Moquino206 - Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Corn Moquino
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Very fine two-color seed pot showing a bread maker kneading dough by her oven and done in sgraffitto style. Very good condition. 3-1/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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2 Santa Clara Pottery Bowls - Ernie & Marilyn Rose207 - 2 Santa Clara Pottery Bowls - Ernie & Marilyn Rose
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Nice pair of nearly matching high polish blackware bowls by this skilled pottery team. Very good condition. 3" x 4-3/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Margaret Tafoya208 - Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Margaret Tafoya
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Amazing and very large deep carved blackware storage jar with Avanyu style band. Very good condition, one small abrasion on one side. 13
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Camilio Tafoya209 - Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Camilio Tafoya
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1974, Very fine sgraffitto redware seed pot with wildly stylized avanyu serpent figure. Camilio "Sunflower" Tafoya (1902-1995) is o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Cochiti Pottery Figure - Frances Suina (1902-1992)210 - Cochiti Pottery Figure - Frances Suina (1902-1992)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Outstanding early pottery figure, this a rarer male "storyteller" with six babies, fantastic patina. Very good condition, wi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to pambutcher for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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Navajo Bracelet211 - Navajo Bracelet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Creative all-silver storyteller bracelet depicting daily reservation life. Good condition. 6-1/2" + 1-1/8" x 1-1/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Navajo Bracelet - M. Tsosie212 - Navajo Bracelet - M. Tsosie
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 19890s, Unique vintage silver and turquoise bracelet marked "M. Tsosie." Good condition. 5-3/4" + 1-1/4" x 1"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Navajo Bracelet213 - Navajo Bracelet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Great silver bracelet with stone-to-stone mosaic turquoise stones. Good condition. 5-1/8" + 1-1/4" x 3/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Navajo Bracelet214 - Navajo Bracelet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 2000s, Original design silver and turquoise bracelet by Aaron Anderson. Great condition. 5-1/4" + 1" x 1"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Navajo Necklace215 - Navajo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Vintage large silver squash blossom style necklace with five large turquoise stones. Great condition. 18" long
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Navajo Buckle - Edward King216 - Navajo Buckle - Edward King
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Old heavy silver buckle set with eight turquoise stones and matching tips, marked Edward King. Great condition, fits a 1-1/2" bel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Navajo Pendant Necklace217 - Navajo Pendant Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1990s, Unique silver pendant set with spondulus shell and hung on a benchmade silver chain, marked Marcella James. 22" long
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Navajo Bracelet218 - Navajo Bracelet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Vintage Old Pawn silver bracelet set with three turquoise stones. 5-1/4" + 1-1/4" x 1-1/8"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Navajo Bracelet219 - Navajo Bracelet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s-1960s, Classic tufa stone cast silver bracelet done in a very traditional style. Good condition. 4-7/8" + 1-1/4" x 2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Navajo Necklace220 - Navajo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s or earlier, Great vintage silver bead necklace set with ten turquoise stones on chain, plus three additional stones set on naja. Great co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Jerry Lee, Navajo (b. 1944)221 - Jerry Lee, Navajo (b. 1944)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Signed original gouache on colored board, a beautiful example of the Navajo Fire Dance. Very good condition. 15-1/2" x 20-1/2&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Cliff Bahnimptewa, Hopi (1937-1984)222 - Cliff Bahnimptewa, Hopi (1937-1984)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1973, Signed original gouache on paper of the famous yellow A’hote (Sikyahote) kachina in action. Very good condition. Artist famous for illus
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to touchstone for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Beatien Yazz (Jimmy Toddy), Navajo (b. 1928)223 - Beatien Yazz (Jimmy Toddy), Navajo (b. 1928)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Signed original gouache on paper showing a young Navajo dancer. Very good condition. 17" x 14" (24" x 21" framed)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Navajo Sculpture - Marylin Holly (20th Century)224 - Navajo Sculpture - Marylin Holly (20th Century)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 2000s, Beautiful hand carved original white alabaster Navajo sculpture depicting a mother with baby and two daughters. Very good condition. 9
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Navajo Juniper Carving - Harry Benally (20th Century)225 - Navajo Juniper Carving - Harry Benally (20th Century)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 2007, Beautiful hand carved "Dine´ Lady" sculpture with nice details. Very good condition. 25"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to coopervet for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Metal Kachina Sculpture - Dale Anderson226 - Metal Kachina Sculpture - Dale Anderson
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1991, Interesting signed original brass, copper, and metal sculpture depicting a Sun God kachina. Very good condition. 28" x 13" x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Loren Pahsetopah, Osage/Cherokee (b. 1934)227 - Loren Pahsetopah, Osage/Cherokee (b. 1934)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1975, Large signed original gouache on art board depicting a burial scene showing an ascending spirit. Very good condition. 29-1/2" x 21...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Chet Culp (20th Century)228 - Chet Culp (20th Century)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1978, Signed original oil on masonite titled "The Snow Floated Down Like Goose Feathers." Very good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Harlene O'Neil229 - Harlene O'Neil
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1998, Signed original acrylic on canvas board titled "Acoma Ladies." Very good condition. 29-1/2" x 24" (34-1/4" x 28...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to ijamar23 for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Virginia Stroud, Cherokee/Creek (b. 1951)230 - Virginia Stroud, Cherokee/Creek (b. 1951)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Signed limited edition (#52/60) full-color lithograph depicting three girls sitting in foliage with two tepees in the background. Very
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Early Taos Carved Wooden Chest231 - Early Taos Carved Wooden Chest
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1800s, Large old wooden trunk or chest from Taos, New Mexico, with carved and fluted front panel and forged iron hinges. Working condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Pueblo-Style Pottery Jar232 - Pueblo-Style Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Large and thick pedistal bowl done in traditional San Ildefonso style polychrome motif. Good condition with glued repairs, beautiful pati
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Pendleton Blanket233 - Pendleton Blanket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Special edition all wool "Spirit Quest" blanket (the one with petroglyphs). Very good condition. In original box with tag. 6...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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New Pendleton blanket234 - New Pendleton blanket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1989, Rare, special limited edition all wool "Pendleton Potlatch Blanket." Very hard to come by! Very good condition, in original bo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Pendleton Blanket235 - Pendleton Blanket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Classic reversible all wool "Chief Joseph Robe." Very good condition, in original box with tag. 64" x 80"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Lakota Shield236 - Lakota Shield
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Early hand crafted shaped and painted rawhide shield with morning star figure and feather (legal) drops. Very good condition. 19&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Lakota Shield237 - Lakota Shield
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Early hand crafted shaped and painted rawhide shield with morning star figure and feather (legal) drops. Very good condition. 19&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Mexican Rug/Weaving238 - Mexican Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
, Large finely woven center-seam blanket/rug with fringed ends and with bands of fish, birds, butterflies, and flowers. Very good condition. Very
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Lui Escoto239 - Lui Escoto
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Wonderful original shaped galvanized wire and aluminum mesh sculpture depicting a buffalo dancer with rattle and bow. Very good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Marie Barbera (b-1936)240 - Marie Barbera (b-1936)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Beautiful full color limited edition (#14/30) bronze statue titled "Cool from the Creek." Very good condition. 15" x 15&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Indian Basketry Magazines241 - Indian Basketry Magazines
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1970s/Early 1980s, 12 out-of-print issues of American Indian Basketry magazine by John M. Gogol, Issues 1 through 12. Issue 1 is hand signed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Indian Basketry Magazines242 - Indian Basketry Magazines
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1980s, The other 8 issues of American Indian Basketry magazine by John M. Gogol, Issues 13 through 20.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 325.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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5 Silver Crosses243 - 5 Silver Crosses
Allard Auctions, Inc.
19th Century, Exceptional collection of five different Spanish-style vintage crosses, each with a loop for hanging. 1" to 1-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Navajo Buckle244 - Navajo Buckle
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Outstanding sterling oval buckle with 30 Seafoam Kingman turquoise cabochons mounted in cluster style on sterling base. Hallmarked. 5&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to cherokke for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Turquoise Nugget245 - Turquoise Nugget
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Natural polished Sea Foam Kingman turquoise nugget, just over 3 pounds. A fine specimen. 7-3/4" x 5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Joseph Lonewolf, Santa Clara246 - Joseph Lonewolf, Santa Clara
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1975, Splendid sterling wolf figure with great detail, mounted on wood. 4-1/2" x 2" x 2-7/8"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 650.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to ptry for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Hopi Kachina Carving - Troy Nash247 - Hopi Kachina Carving - Troy Nash
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1990s, Fabulous "Morning Singer" kachina, beautifully carved and painted with much detail. 8-1/2" x 3-7/8"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Hopi Kachina Carving248 - Hopi Kachina Carving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Classic, finely detailed "Snake Dancer" kachina with many original accoutrements. 14" x 6-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Hopi Kachina Carving - Hilda Harris249 - Hopi Kachina Carving - Hilda Harris
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Nicely carved and painted "Hey-hey-a" kachina with rattle and corn sheaves. 14-1/2" x 8"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Hopi Sash250 - Hopi Sash
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1985, Superb wedding or rain sash with corns that earned 2nd place at the Museum of Northern Arizona (Barton Wright was the judge). Pristine con
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to mperko46 for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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