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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46 Pima/Papago Horsehair Baskets736 - 46 Pima/Papago Horsehair Baskets
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Two riker mount collections of 23 mostly black and white woven horsehair baskets, including five brown ones, and two with beads. All i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 325.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Papago Basket737 - Papago Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Outstanding large Tohono O'odham tray with whirling six-point star and seven male figures. Very good condition. 5" x 19"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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3 Hopi Baskets738 - 3 Hopi Baskets
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s-1980s, Small collection of 3rd Mesa wicker plaques, two with classic polychrome motifs, the smallest with a turtle figure. Very good cond
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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2 Hopi Baskets739 - 2 Hopi Baskets
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s-1980s, Pair of coiled 2nd Mesa baskets, a polychrome plaque by Daisy Dennis, and a similar bowl with kachina head figures. Very good cond
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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2 Pima Baskets740 - 2 Pima Baskets
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Includes a small traditional finer weave bowl and a larger tray with modified wedding design. Very good condition, minor stitch loss
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving741 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Spectacular Wanda Begay Coal Mine Mesa raised outline rug done in vegetal wools. Excellent condition. 76" x 57"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving742 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s, Classic Crystal home spun weaving with hook motif, central lozenges, black, white, grey natural colors and a red aniline diamond. 79&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving743 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Fine Two Grey Hills homespun natural and vegetal dyed wool rug with central and arrow motif. Excellent condition. 33" x 23"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving744 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s, Excellent Klagetoh all home spun natural and aniline colored wool weaving done in a serrated diamond outlined design. Excellent conditio
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving745 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Great homespun Yei figured weaving done with vegetal and naturally dyed wools, with a serrated border and feather design. 28" x 30...
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Estimate : 325.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving746 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Incredible Germantown weaving done on red ground with a geometric motif and a fringed lower edge. 48" x 31"
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving747 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Charming Yei figured natural and aniline wool weaving showing four figures done on a grey ground. Excellent condition. 57" x 34&q...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving748 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Dazzling Sunday saddle blanket done in Teec motif, with a bright fringe and tasseled bottom edge on a grey ground. 32" x 32"
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Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving749 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Traditional Revival weaving with black and white elements done on a red ground. Excellent condition. 54" x 36'
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving - Wanda Begay750 - Navajo Rug/Weaving - Wanda Begay
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Very fine Coal Mine Mesa weaving with raised outline done in all vegetal dyed homespun wool with fine detail. Excellent condition. 40&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 325.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins751 - Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s, Colorful pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded moccasins with traditional geometrics, soft soles, and fringed ankle straps. Very goo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Sioux Beaded Moccasins752 - Sioux Beaded Moccasins
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Colorful pair of traditional sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded moccasins with hard rawhide soles, bifurcated tongues, and tin cones with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Souther Plains Roach Spreader753 - Souther Plains Roach Spreader
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Classic cut and stamped German silver dance roach spreader with double tail feather "toggle." Very good condition. (...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Shoshone Beaded Moccasins754 - Shoshone Beaded Moccasins
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Fantastic pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded high top (with leggings) moccasins with medallions and geometrics done on a blue field,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins755 - Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920s, Colorful pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded buckskin moccasins with rawhide soles and remnants of the orange fluffs that were in t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Beaded Peyote Rattle756 - Beaded Peyote Rattle
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Extra fine example of a hand carved wooden rattle with peyote stitch, beaded accents, and a small gourd head. Very good condition, nice
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Beaded Belt & Sheath757 - Beaded Belt & Sheath
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Colorful fully beaded moosehide knife sheath with unique design and matching cloth-backed belt. Very good condition, nice beads, nice de
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Cheyenne Pipe Bag758 - Cheyenne Pipe Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Traditional sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded buckskin pipe/tobacco bag with two-sided geometric designs, and extra long fringe. G
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Metis Assumption Sash759 - Metis Assumption Sash
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Traditional and colorful finger woven sash with serrated rows. Very good condition. 8" x 80"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Metis Assumption Sash760 - Metis Assumption Sash
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Traditional and colorful finger woven sash with serrated rows. Very good condition, nice patina 6-1/2" x 74"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Navajo Gold Ring - Chester Benally761 - Navajo Gold Ring - Chester Benally
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Impressive 14kt gold ring with a large, slightly carved turquoise stone. Excellent condition. Net wt 0.64 ozt. Size 6
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Navajo Gold Bracelet - Julian Arviso762 - Navajo Gold Bracelet - Julian Arviso
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1996, Exquisite and heavy 14kt gold cuff bracelet with fine channel inlaid lapis, turquoise, and shell stones. Excellent condition, with safety
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Inlaid Gold Ring763 - Inlaid Gold Ring
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Fine all-14kt gold ring with mosaic inlay of lapis and shell. Very good condition, signed "Jemo." (?) Net wt 0.44 ozt. Siz...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Navajo Gold Ring - Aaron Toadlena764 - Navajo Gold Ring - Aaron Toadlena
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Very fine contemporary 14kt gold ring with fine mosaic inlays and applied symbols. Very good condition. Size 6-1/2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Navajo Ring - Edison Smith765 - Navajo Ring - Edison Smith
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Outstanding traditional style turquoise and silver ring with antique setting and large oval Royston stone. Very good condition. Size 10
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Navajo Brooch - Edison Smith766 - Navajo Brooch - Edison Smith
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Award winning (1999 Gallup Ceremonial) hand wrought heavier gauge all-silver brooch/pin. Excellent condition. Net wt 0.9 ozt. 1-1/2&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Navajo Necklace767 - Navajo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s-1970s, Vintage all-silver bead necklace with sand cast horseshoe naja holding a green King's Manassa turquoise stone. Very good con...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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NWC Silver Bracelet - L.K.M.768 - NWC Silver Bracelet - L.K.M.
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1989, Outstanding finely carved all-silver cuff bracelet with beautiful stylized crab figure. Very good condition, signed "LKM 89." ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Navajo Necklace Set - Nelson Morgan769 - Navajo Necklace Set - Nelson Morgan
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Fine original design turquoise and silver necklace and earring set with stylized kachina figures, hand wrought feathers, hollow work sec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Santo Domingo Necklace770 - Santo Domingo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Vintage seven-strand hand cut and shaped coral bead necklace accented with King's Manassa turquoise beads. Re-strung with stri...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to DeirdreHow.. for (1,400.00 + 280.00BP) = 1,680.00
 
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Blackfeet Pipe Bag771 - Blackfeet Pipe Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Rare white buckskin pipe/tobacco bag, one side traditionally flat beaded with thread and some whitehearts, the other with extra fin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Blackfeet Adoption Pictograph772 - Blackfeet Adoption Pictograph
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1931, Rare inked or painted white buckskin panel loaded with figures and symbols, made when Seymour was adopted into the tribe on 11/26/1931. V
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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3 Antique Photographs - E.S. Curtis (Attributed)773 - 3 Antique Photographs - E.S. Curtis (Attributed)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Wonderful collection of three small unpublished/unsigned brown tone photos: "Jicarilla Boy," "Acoma Girl," and &qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Antique Photograph - Lee Moorehouse774 - Antique Photograph - Lee Moorehouse
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1906, Beautiful early 1900s black and white photo showing a Plateau woman with her child wrapped in trade blanket. Very good condition, minor e
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Roland Reed Photogravures775 - Roland Reed Photogravures
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Beautiful folio gravure of his famous "The Wood Gatherer, Hopi." Very good condition. 8-1/2" x 12-1/2" (14" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to emw for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Santo Domingo Pottery Jar776 - Santo Domingo Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940, Traditional tall wide-mouthed polychrome pottery jar with classic Pueblo motif. Good condition, some pitting and abrasions, and inked rim
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Marjorie Reed777 - Marjorie Reed
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s-1970s, Signed original oil on artist's canvas showing a horse and rider heading to the Hogan with newborn foal following. Very good ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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4 Kachina Carvings778 - 4 Kachina Carvings
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Set of four similar-sized hand carved and painted cottonwood root kachina dolls. Good condition, minor repairs. 15" & 16...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Navajo Kachina Carving779 - Navajo Kachina Carving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Hand carved Shalako style figure with Pueblo scene. Good condition with minor repairs. 18"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Hopi Kachina Carving780 - Hopi Kachina Carving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Hand carved and painted "one piece" style cottonwood root doll - a bearded figure "Monster Woman." Good condition,...
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
 
 
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Santo Domingo Pottery Plate - Thomas Tenorio781 - Santo Domingo Pottery Plate - Thomas Tenorio
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Very large and impressive polychrome pottery plate with traditional motif. Very good condition. 2-1/4" x 23-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Jar - P. Sumatzkuku782 - Hopi Pottery Jar - P. Sumatzkuku
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1992, Beautiful coiled pottery jar, the painted design showing several mudhead kachinas on an Avanyu serpent. Very good condition, with minor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to cindyklein for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Santo Domingo Pottery Bowl - Hilda Coriz783 - Santo Domingo Pottery Bowl - Hilda Coriz
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Huge and sturdy flared polychrome bowl with bird figures and other traditional design inside and out. Very good condition, minor use. 9
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Helen Shupla784 - Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Helen Shupla
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Beautiful slightly flared deep carved bowl with traditional feather design. Very good condition. 3-1/2" x 5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Santo Domingo Pottery Bowl785 - Santo Domingo Pottery Bowl
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Large and sturdy flared polychrome bowl with traditional exterior motifs. Very good condition, shows some use. 5-3/4" x 12-...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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