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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Collector Book Lot251 - Collector Book Lot
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Various Ages, Set of six great reference books on American Indian basketry. All in good to very good, used condition. Various sizes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Collector Book Lot252 - Collector Book Lot
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Various Ages, Set of six different sought after reference books on native pottery. All in good to very good, used condition. Various sizes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Lakota Log Drum253 - Lakota Log Drum
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Wonderful hollowed log drum with rawhide faces painted with Indian head, plus two drum sticks. Good usable condition. From Aberdeen, SD.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Muslin Ceremony Shirt254 - Muslin Ceremony Shirt
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Hand crafted Sioux-style Ghost Dancer style shirt made from muslin and selvedge edge tradecloth fringe, and with lazy stitch beaded acce
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Chet Culp (20th Century)255 - Chet Culp (20th Century)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1976, Colorful signed original oil on masonite depicting a Navajo rug weaver. Very good condition. Culp is a noted southwest artist from Tucson
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Eskimo Relic Collection256 - Eskimo Relic Collection
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Prehistoric, Wonderful collection of excavated bone and ivory relics, many in original condition. Various conditions. Longest 7"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Anasazi Necklace257 - Anasazi Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Prehistoric, Rare (restrung) necklace made from hand drilled shell, turquoise, abalone, and bone. Very good condition, at least one clipped bead. 3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Larry Fodor (b. 1951)258 - Larry Fodor (b. 1951)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Suite of all four limited edition (#47/140) signed original 1982 lithographs - "Moenkopi Buffalo Dancers" - numbered 1, 2, 3,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar - Israel Sandoval259 - Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar - Israel Sandoval
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Huge thin-walled black-on-black water jar with elaborate designs. Very good condition. 15" x 15"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar - Yolanda Quezada260 - Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar - Yolanda Quezada
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Huge thin-walled polychrome-on-buff water jar with elaborate design. Very good condition. 12" x 9"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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2 Eskimo Baleen Baskets261 - 2 Eskimo Baleen Baskets
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s-1970s, Pair of vintage woven lidded baleen trinket baskets with carved ivory handles, one whale tail, the other with two seals. Very good
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Eskimo Basket262 - Eskimo Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, One of a kind fine weave Hooper Bay Eskimo lidded basket, the decoration showing a musher, his sled, and a reindeer. Very good condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to princessat.. for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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2 Baleen Baskets263 - 2 Baleen Baskets
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Pair of Eskimo lidded baskets woven from whale gill baleen, each with a carved ivory figure on top. Both in very good condition. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Large Eskimo Basket264 - Large Eskimo Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s-1960s, Finely woven tall cylinder basket with purple and blue geometric pattern made from dyed seagrass. Very good condition. 11" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Basket265 - Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Beautiful hard weave handled berry basket with rare reverse design geometric handles. Very good condition, one or two damaged rim stit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Haida Basket Hat266 - Haida Basket Hat
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Classic plaited weave flattened cedarwood hat in its unique traditional shape. Very good condition. 5" x 14"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Eskimo Basket267 - Eskimo Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Large lidded storage basket displaying checkered diamonds with crosses done with dyed seal gut, plus a carved bone salmon on the lid. Ex
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Eskimo Basket268 - Eskimo Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Vintage lidded basket with rare brown beaver (or seal) figures and bands of color. Very good condition, but lid is faded. 8" x 10...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Tlingit Basket269 - Tlingit Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1900, Very fine weave rattle-top trinket basket with two-color imbricated polychrome design. Good condition, dusty, some missing rows on lid an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Eskimo Humorous Basket270 - Eskimo Humorous Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Great original design large oval lidded basket showing a happy hunter dragging his catch under the words "Hello Folks, I just got ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Ring271 - Zuni Inlay Ring
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970, Classic channel inlay all-silver Rainbow God figure ring. Very good condition. Size 6
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to artkollector for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Navajo Concho Belt - DC & NS272 - Navajo Concho Belt - DC & NS
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Outstanding random set naturally contoured turquoise and silver concho belt, each of the nine rectangular sections holding approximately 17
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie273 - Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Beautiful vintage mosaic inlay butterfly bolo tie with nice details. Very good, used condition, two small cracks. 37" long, bolo ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Navajo Necklace274 - Navajo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Larger sized silver "squash blossom" necklace with 15 large matching oval turquoise stones. Good condition, needs buffed. 30...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Bolo Tie Collection275 - Bolo Tie Collection
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Various Ages, Collection of four silver bolo ties including a Zuni mosaic inlay signed "TJ," a Zuni inlay quail (hallmarked), a Navajo ova...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Bracelet - Tony Eriacho276 - Zuni Inlay Bracelet - Tony Eriacho
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Very fine all-silver overlay cuff bracelet with colorful mosaic inlay panel made using turquoise, coral, mother of pearl, and jet. Very
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 325.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Pueblo Necklace277 - Pueblo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s-1960s, Longer petite squash blossom necklace made with sterling and German silver, and with a single turquoise stone in the naja. Good co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Navajo/Zuni Necklace278 - Navajo/Zuni Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Petite vintage turquoise and silver cluster design squash blossom with great patina. Very good condition. 25"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Pueblo Necklace279 - Pueblo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Colorful strand of bright blue graduated flat turquoise nuggets with heshi ends. Very good condition. 28"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to jcorning for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Vintage Necklace280 - Vintage Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Unique vintage necklace made with bone, shell, or ivory(?) beads plus pendant with turquoise and silver cap. Very good condition. Pendant
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Plateau Beaded Moccasins281 - Plateau Beaded Moccasins
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920s, Traditional pair of high top buckskin moccasins with soft soles and simple beaded floral design. Good condition. 10"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Plateau Beaded Bag282 - Plateau Beaded Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Unique shield-shaped woolen trimmed bag, the front panel fully beaded showing two flower figures on a yellow field. Very good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Sioux Beaded Club283 - Sioux Beaded Club
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Traditional buckskin/rawhide "flop-knob" club with sinew beaded stone head and wrap beaded haft. Good condition, missing s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Sioux Beaded Moccasins284 - Sioux Beaded Moccasins
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Classic pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded hard soled moccasins with bifurcated tongues and tin cone/hackle suspensions. Very g
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Plateau Beaded Bag285 - Plateau Beaded Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920, Beautiful vintage fully beaded pictorial flap purse or bag with a woman on front, large rose on the back, and other geometric elements. V
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Ute Beaded Strike-A-Lite286 - Ute Beaded Strike-A-Lite
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Unique old harness leather bag with sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded back, loom beaded front, and tiny tin cone suspensions. Very goo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Plateau Beaded Bag287 - Plateau Beaded Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Classic rectangular flat bag trimmed in buckskin, the front fully beaded in classic geometric pattern. Very good condition. 15" x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Yaqui Tenovoim Rattles288 - Yaqui Tenovoim Rattles
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Very rare set of two 7' strands of legging rattles made from over one-hundred pairs of giant moth cocoon pods filled with seeds and w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Arapaho-Style War Shirt289 - Arapaho-Style War Shirt
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Expertly crafted traditional white buckskin shirt with lazy stitch beaded matching strips and triangle neck piece. Very good condition,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Crow Beaded Sheath & Knife290 - Crow Beaded Sheath & Knife
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Classic sinew beaded rawhide and buckskin sheath with fine fringed edging. Very good condition, beautiful colors, includes old knife. 10
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Jerry Ingram, Choctaw (  ?  )291 - Jerry Ingram, Choctaw ( ? )
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Exceptional watercolor titled "Fancy Dancer" with double circular handcut mats, framed. 8" dia (11" x 11" framed)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Frank Hamilton (1930-1999)292 - Frank Hamilton (1930-1999)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Very fine, beautifully detailed watercolor on board titled "Seen Better Days" depicting an old house, matted and framed. 7-1/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Jimmy Abeita, Navajo (b. 1947 )293 - Jimmy Abeita, Navajo (b. 1947 )
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Superb oil on canvas titled "Creek Scene," matted and framed. 7" x 9" (16" x 18" framed)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Karl Moon Photo Print294 - Karl Moon Photo Print
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1914, Classic photo of a Plains Indian titled "Coming Through the Sage," with embossed named and date, shrink-wrapped. 15" x 18...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Charles H. Carpenter (1899-1947)295 - Charles H. Carpenter (1899-1947)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Classic Hopi photo print titled "Hunter's Luck" by this well documented photographer who did 800 photos of Hopis shown at...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Irene Klar, Canada (b. 1950 )296 - Irene Klar, Canada (b. 1950 )
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Great graphic of a pair of Indian women, hand signed, shrink-wrapped. 25" x 8-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Harrison Begay, Navajo (  ?  )297 - Harrison Begay, Navajo ( ? )
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1970s, Outstanding watercolor of a classic scene titled "Young Roper & His Dog," matted and framed. 15" x 10" (22&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 625.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Andy Chuka (1898-1972)298 - Andy Chuka (1898-1972)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Exciting limited edition linocuts, some artist proofs or hand numbered, all embossed with artist's name. Images 10" x 11"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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C.G. Davidson (1894-1973)299 - C.G. Davidson (1894-1973)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, A fine watercolor titled "Sheep On Country Road," matted and framed. 12" x 10-1/2" (18-1/2" x 17" framed)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Ted DeGrazia (  ?  )300 - Ted DeGrazia ( ? )
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Delightful full color print of a young girl in a classic outfit, matted and framed. 24" x 16" (28" x 22" framed)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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