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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Dustin L. Lyon (b. 1951)351 - Dustin L. Lyon (b. 1951)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Large original oil on canvas painting titled "Sunset." Very good condition. 30" x 48" (36-1/4" x 54-1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Diane O'Leary, Comanche (1935-2013)352 - Diane O'Leary, Comanche (1935-2013)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Gouache painting titled "Trail of Tears." Most figures she even painted in one sitting. Great condition. 22" x 40...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Austin Deuel  (b.1939)353 - Austin Deuel (b.1939)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Famous artist's oil on board titled "Reason to be a Cowboy." Very good condition. 24" x 36" (36" x 48...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Ray Swanson (1937-2004)354 - Ray Swanson (1937-2004)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Beautiful framed oil on board titled "The Spurs," by this well-known artist. Great condition. 11" x 15" (19-1/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Robert Kennedy Abbett (1926-2015)355 - Robert Kennedy Abbett (1926-2015)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Framed artist's proof print (#4/30) titled "Hunting with Lab" personally signed. Great condition. 16-1/2" x 21...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Diane O'Leary, Comanche (1935-2013)356 - Diane O'Leary, Comanche (1935-2013)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Beautiful tempera on artist's board (egg-shaped) titled "Tree of Life," signed "Opeche," which is Diane's I...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Harrison Begay, Navajo (1914 - 2012)357 - Harrison Begay, Navajo (1914 - 2012)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Famous watercolor titled "The Ceremony," signed "Haskey yah ne yah." Very good condition. 15" x 14" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Jay Evetts358 - Jay Evetts
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Unknown Circa, Interesting colored pencil on paper titled "Deval." Good condition. 12" x 9" (15" x 12" framed)
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Harrison Begay, Navajo (1914-2012)359 - Harrison Begay, Navajo (1914-2012)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Beautiful watercolor titled "Ride with Grandmother." Very good condition. 13" x 14-1/2" (20-3/4" x 22-1/2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Norman Lewis (1909-1979)360 - Norman Lewis (1909-1979)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Great hand carved two-sided alabaster sculpture titled "Chiefs and Eagle." Great condition, normal scuffing/smudges. 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 375.00 - 750.00
Sold to ajjmd for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Sioux Beaded Moccasins361 - Sioux Beaded Moccasins
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1900s, Classic old pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded moccasins with traditional geometric designs, pointed tongues, and hard buffalo sol
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Araphao Beaded Moccasins362 - Araphao Beaded Moccasins
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Fantastic pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded buckskin moccasins with classic geometric designs and buffalo soles. Very good con
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Twin Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins - Anna Nibbs363 - Twin Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins - Anna Nibbs
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Beautiful matching pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded hard-soled moccasins labeled "Mrs. Anna Nibbs/Cheyenne." ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Plateau Beaded Armbands364 - Plateau Beaded Armbands
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Colorful pair of fully beaded ladies' cuffs with classic floral designs and faded red woolen edging. Very good condition. Wider 7&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to puffer for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Plateau Beaded Bag365 - Plateau Beaded Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Classic rectangular flat bag trimmed and backed with red wool, the front fully beaded in a colorful floral design. Very good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Plateau Beaded Bag366 - Plateau Beaded Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Beautiful vintage flat bag with tradecloth trim and fully beaded front with colorful flowers. Very good condition. 13-3/4" x 11-1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Plains Style Beaded Cuffs367 - Plains Style Beaded Cuffs
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Striking extra large pair of lazy stitch beaded leggings done in bold colors with traditional geometric forms and calico lining. Excell
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Beaded Tail Bag368 - Beaded Tail Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Traditional Ute style lazy stitch beaded tail bag with tin cone fringe and draw string top. Very good condition. 12" x 3-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Crow Beaded Bag369 - Crow Beaded Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Colorful two-sided fully beaded "mirror" bag with string wrapped suspensions, long fringe, and matching strap with bifur...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Blackfeet Hide Cover370 - Blackfeet Hide Cover
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Hand painted moosehide cover (of some kind?) the front panel with parfleche designs. Very good, used condition. 12-1/2" x 9"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Zia Pottery Bowl - Erlinda Pino371 - Zia Pottery Bowl - Erlinda Pino
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Colorful wide-mouthed olla with bird figures and other traditional figures and symbols. Very good condition, minor handling. 8-1/2&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Jar - Helen Naha372 - Hopi Pottery Jar - Helen Naha
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Graceful classic polychrome jar/vase with avian tail feather motif. Good condition, a few chips and scrapes. 10-1/2" x 9"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to Oasis52 for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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2 Hopi Pottery Jars - Adelle Nampeyo373 - 2 Hopi Pottery Jars - Adelle Nampeyo
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Pair of beautiful polychrome seed jars with Nampeyo influenced motifs. Very good condition. 2" x 3"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Santo Domingo Pottery Jar - Rafalito Aguilar374 - Santo Domingo Pottery Jar - Rafalito Aguilar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Very large and impressive black-on-black storage jar with simple traditional motifs. Very good condition. 14" x 13"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Santo Domingo Pottery Bowl - Anna Lovato375 - Santo Domingo Pottery Bowl - Anna Lovato
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Classic and sturdy built polychrome dough bowl with traditional exterior design. Very good condition. 6" x 12-3/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Anasazi Pottery Jar376 - Anasazi Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Prehistoric, Small classic Chaco black-on-white olla with fineline elements in the design. 5" x 4-3/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Mimbres Pottery Bowl377 - Mimbres Pottery Bowl
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Prehistoric, Large and beautiful Mimbres pottery bowl with intricate geometric design. Very good condition, some professional restoration. 5-1/4&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Bowl - Garnet Pavatea (1915-1981)378 - Hopi Pottery Bowl - Garnet Pavatea (1915-1981)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s, Classic vintage low-profile bowl with traditional polychrome avian motif on the inside and a red exterior. Very good condition, with a s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Zuni Fetish Pot379 - Zuni Fetish Pot
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s , Vintage turquoise covered pottery olla with four hand carved antler fetishes attributed to Teddy Weahkee with medicine bundles. Very goo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Miniature Pottery Display380 - Miniature Pottery Display
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Various Ages, Wonderful custom framed display of 26 pieces of Pueblo and other southwestern native pottery, including Acoma, Santa Clara, Santo Domi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Panamint Basket381 - Panamint Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Fine flared bowl with rim ticking and vertical rows of stacked arrow points with a signature yellow band through them. Very good condi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Washoe Basket382 - Washoe Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Fine weave flared bowl with repeating fylfot crosses (four winds, whirling log, swastika). Very good condition, sturdy and has some m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to batab for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Paiute Basket383 - Paiute Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Traditional finer weave Mono Lake Paiute bowl with radiating step design. Very good condition. 4-3/8" x 9"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to loverofbas.. for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Tlingit Basket384 - Tlingit Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
, Finer weave miniature rattletop basket with imbricated geometric designs on body, and a colorful swirl on top. Very good condition, great sound!
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to Jerrypstow.. for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Attu Basketry Covered Bottle385 - Attu Basketry Covered Bottle
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Unbelievably fine thread-weave glass hip flask with faint Victorian style design bands made from Russian silk. A true museum piece. E
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Tsimshian Basket386 - Tsimshian Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Exceptional plaited weave basket with square base, round braided rim, and imbricated checkered design band. Very good condition, a rar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Skokomish Basket387 - Skokomish Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Exciting extra large softer weave basketry bowl with angular bands of fine topknot symbols, plus a band of small traditional dog fi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Washoe Beaded Basket388 - Washoe Beaded Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Fine vintage bowl fully covered with butterfly and rose figures done with nice old seed beads. Excellent condition. 3-1/2" x 6&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Washoe Beaded Basket389 - Washoe Beaded Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Outstanding woven bowl fully covered with traditional geometric figures done with nice old seed beads. Very good condition, great pati
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Salish Basket390 - Salish Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Rare Thompson River polychrome pedestal basket with fully imbricated exterior and with still intact rim loop twists. Very good conditi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace391 - Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Superb needlepoint squash blossom necklace with fine matching turquoise stones. Hallmark E. Edaake. 14-1/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 625.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Navajo Bolo Tie392 - Navajo Bolo Tie
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Great sterling ram's head bolo with coral eyes and turquoise mosaic mouth, and sterling tips. 1-1/2" x 1-3/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 625.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Zuni Necklace393 - Zuni Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s, Spectacular petit point and sterling necklace with linked half rounds set with turquoise on circle and dash chain. 10"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to agneta for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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Pueblo Necklace394 - Pueblo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Beautiful strand of graduated high-grade Seafoam Kingman turquoise nuggets. 10-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Zuni Ring395 - Zuni Ring
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Splendid silver and turquoise channel work Rainbow God ring with some filework accents. Size 6-3/4
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to benandrea for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Navajo Necklace396 - Navajo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Elegant amber pendant set in sterling leaves and hung on sterling chain. Chain 14" long, pendant 2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Zuni Ring397 - Zuni Ring
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Delightful needlepoint and petit point turquoise and silver oval shaped ring. Hallmark L.G. Size 6-1/4
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Zuni Earrings398 - Zuni Earrings
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Exquisite petit point turquoise and silver dangle earrings, screwback. 1-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to princessat.. for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Zuni Pin/Pendant399 - Zuni Pin/Pendant
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Outstanding stone-to-stone kachina pin/pendant of jet, turquoise, coral, and shell set in sterling. 3" x 1-5/8"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Zuni Pin/Pendant400 - Zuni Pin/Pendant
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Classic stone-to-stone inlay thunderbird pin/pendant of turquoise, jet, shell, and spiny oyster set in sterling, with file and rope work.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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