Indian Art- Best of Santa Fe 2013

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Scheduled around Santa Fe's annual Indian Market, the "Best of Santa Fe" auction is our premiere buying event of the year. It's two full days of auction activity, with over 1000 lots of hard-to-find Native American beadwork, pottery, jewelry, baskets, rugs, NW Coast items, Eskimo relics, trade beads, katsinas, original art, and more plus, antique, Western, and other interesting collectibles in all categories. Held at the famous Scottish Rites Hall near Santa Fe's historic Plaza, this auction is a must-do! Please join us in Santa Fe if you can, or participate as a live online bidder through iCollector. Good luck bidding!
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Bracelet101 - Bracelet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Heavy cuff bracelet done in contemporary style with elongated lapis cabochon, "Whirling Wind" interior design, and signature...
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Estimate : 375.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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Zuni Bracelet102 - Zuni Bracelet
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Mid 1900s, Dazzling Zuni needlepoint turquoise cluster with raised sterling set design. Very good condition, nice patina. 5-3/4" + 7/8"...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
 
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Bracelet - Charles Morris103 - Bracelet - Charles Morris
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Splendid contemporary heavy sterling overlay bracelet with lapis cabochon, signed. Very good condition, with great patina. 5-3/4&quo...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
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Zuni Bracelet104 - Zuni Bracelet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Fine Zuni sterling cuff with florentine background set with matching turquoise stones in band, signed EMY. Very good condition, with gre
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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Zuni Jewelry Set105 - Zuni Jewelry Set
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1964, Superb turquoise frog fetish necklace with 14K gold beads, fine shell heshi, pink and red coral beads, and lapis, by R.Tsethlikai & ...
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Estimate : 425.00 - 850.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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Santo Domingo Necklace106 - Santo Domingo Necklace
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Ca. 1964, Fine Santo Domingo graduated turquoise disc necklace with sterling beads and cone tips. Very good condition. 30"
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
 
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Frank Howell (1937-1997)107 - Frank Howell (1937-1997)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Exciting serigraph "Eagles Path," celebrating the dignity of Native Americans. Signed in the right hand corner. Very good co...
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Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to hinckley for 180.00
 
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Framed Artwork - R. Arthur108 - Framed Artwork - R. Arthur
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, A beautiful oil on board titled "Morning's Shadows," matted and framed. Very good condition. 12" x 16" (21&quo...
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Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to quailrun for 228.00
 
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Black and White Photography109 - Black and White Photography
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, A pair of framed prints, one depicting a family in a wagon and the second an earth home with mother, two children, and the family dog. V
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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Oil on Canvas - ?110 - Oil on Canvas - ?
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1984, Well executed portrait of a "Taos Elder", signed in the bottom right hand corner. Very good condition. 16" x 12" (...
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Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to clop for 72.00
 
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Elk Tooth and Gold Necklace111 - Elk Tooth and Gold Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Fantastic graduated rolled turquoise necklace with 24 beautiful elk teeth (an elk only produces two of these in its lifetime) each wrapp
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to gents for 1,020.00
 
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Navajo Salt & Pepper Shakers112 - Navajo Salt & Pepper Shakers
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Late 1900s, Fine pair of satin finish all-silver lidded shakers, each adorned with turquoise stones and stamped designs. Stamped "sterling&q...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 180.00
 
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Navajo Silver Box - Suzie James113 - Navajo Silver Box - Suzie James
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1980s, Beautiful handcrafted all-silver box with hinged lid, legs, repoussé work, stamped designs, and a nice Smoky Bisbee turquoise sto...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
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Mammoth Navajo Belt Buckle114 - Mammoth Navajo Belt Buckle
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Beautifully detailed all-silver belt buckle with a huge brown matrix Manasas turquoise stone. Total weight of this piece is 9.1 ounces,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
 
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Navajo Bolo Tie115 - Navajo Bolo Tie
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Classic vintage silver bolo tie set with a large Manasas turquoise stone with beautiful brown matrix. Unsigned, very good condition. Le
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Estimate : 375.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
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Navajo Belt Buckle - P.A. Smith116 - Navajo Belt Buckle - P.A. Smith
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s-1980s, Extra large finely detailed all-silver buckle set with a beautiful greenish Manasas turquoise stone with brown matrix. Very good c
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
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Navajo Necklace - James Toadlena117 - Navajo Necklace - James Toadlena
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Vintage original design all-silver necklace with beautiful leaf and scroll work and set with rare matching "Smokey Bisbee" tu...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to severnsound for 360.00
 
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Navajo Belt Buckle - AL118 - Navajo Belt Buckle - AL
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Exquisite heavy gauge all-silver oval belt buckle set with 8 hand cut high grade spiny oyster stones. Signed 'AL', retail $12...
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Estimate : 425.00 - 850.00
Sold to dekat for 390.00
 
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Navajo Concho Belt - KR119 - Navajo Concho Belt - KR
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Finely stamped all-silver concho belt with five oval conchos, six butterfly spacers, and a matching buckle, all set with a total of 348
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
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Zuni Jewelry Set - J Quam120 - Zuni Jewelry Set - J Quam
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Fantastic matching all-silver bolo tie and wide cuff bracelet, both with raised inlay accents around a pair of carved shell rams heads.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to danbiggie for 510.00
 
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Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Terasita Naranjo121 - Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Terasita Naranjo
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Beautiful deep carved redware double-necked wedding vase with Avanyu serpent design. Very good condition, one minor scuff on one lip. 1
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to tiquepicker for 660.00
 
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Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Barbara Martinez122 - Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Barbara Martinez
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Beautiful deep carved redware double-necked wedding vase with feather and geometric design. Very good condition. 9-1/4" x 4-3/4...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to ellenod for 192.00
 
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Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Stella Chavarria123 - Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Stella Chavarria
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Traditional deep carved redware pottery bowl with Avanyu serpent design. Very good condition. 3-1/2" x 4-3/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 190.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Jar - (?) Navasie124 - Hopi Pottery Jar - (?) Navasie
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Classic polychrome pottery olla with geometric and feather designs on the traditional Frog Woman buff colored slip. Very good condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to ellenod for 156.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Jar - Marianne Navasie125 - Hopi Pottery Jar - Marianne Navasie
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Fine polychrome double-necked wedding vase with traditional stylized Avian motif. Very good condition, with a small ding on the handle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Jar - P. Navasie126 - Hopi Pottery Jar - P. Navasie
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Rather large double-necked wedding vase with traditional Frog Woman motif and frog hallmark with "PN." Very good condition,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
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Navajo Floor Vase - M. Jameson127 - Navajo Floor Vase - M. Jameson
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Monstrous fully-etched pottery jar loaded with shields, feathers, Kokopellis, and other intricate geometric designs. Signed 'M. J...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
 
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Pueblo (?) Pottery Jar128 - Pueblo (?) Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Huge polychrome long-necked pitcher with Hopi or San Ildefonso style design. Good condition, it looks like the mouth has been repaired.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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Apache Canteen129 - Apache Canteen
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Rare hide covered wooden or pottery canteen with footed base, small spout, and flattened body with four loops. Great patina, with some
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
 
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Apache Canteen130 - Apache Canteen
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, A bigger version of the above in a rounder size. No certificate of authenticity, but came from the same collection. 14-1/2" x 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving131 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s, Classic old soft weave eye dazzler in brown, gray, and off-white. A good heavy weave with nice patina, but looks like it has some minor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving132 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s, Large heavy weave Red Mesa rug with striking geometric design. Shows some use, otherwise in very good condition. 39-1/2" x 69&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving133 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s, Classic Western Reservation eye dazzler in traditional colors with serrated elements. Very good condition. 40" x 59"
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving134 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Exceptional large very fine weave Lukachukai Yei figured rug in excellent condition. Museum quality. 54-1/2" x 60"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving135 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s, Very fine weave Navajo Yei figured rug with good color. Has a little soiling, otherwise good condition. 32-1/2" x 49-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving136 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Large intricate Red Mesa eye dazzler with outlined elements. Has some minor bleed and shows use, otherwise very good condition. 42&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving137 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s, Rare vintage Yei figured rug with finely outlined details. Warping visible in some spots, otherwise good condition. 67-1/2" x 11...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
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Vintage Cowboy Chaps138 - Vintage Cowboy Chaps
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Great pair of Clark western leather chaps with pockets and fringe marked "2-32." Very good, usable condition. 41"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
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Vintage Cowboy Chair139 - Vintage Cowboy Chair
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Unique wood and faux leather chair with wagon wheel sides and embossed steer head on back. Shows minor use, otherwise very good conditio
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
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Historic Twin Beds140 - Historic Twin Beds
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Pair of beautiful wooden twin beds from the historic American Hotel, nestled in the Inyo Mountains in Cerro Gordo, California. A littl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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Winnebago Ribbon Dress141 - Winnebago Ribbon Dress
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Very finely made silver and black satin dress set with yoke top, skirt, and matching leggings, all with beautiful flowing foliate forms.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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Otoe "War Mother's" Blanket142 - Otoe "War Mother's" Blanket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Made from indigo tradecloth with finely sewn Otoe symbols done in satin. A rare piece given to a mother who lost a son at war, in this c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
 
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Kiowa Arm Bands143 - Kiowa Arm Bands
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Pair of traditional German silver dancers arm bands with classic stamped designs and tin cone suspensions. Very good condition. 1-
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
 
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3 Kiowa German Silver Items144 - 3 Kiowa German Silver Items
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Various, Collection containing two large oval rings plus a water bird scarf/hair slide. All in very good condition. Rings Size 12
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Peyote Fan & Rattle Set145 - Peyote Fan & Rattle Set
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Well made traditional small gourd rattle and feather fan, both with peyote stitch beaded handles and fine twist fringe. Both in very goo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
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Sioux Dance Roach146 - Sioux Dance Roach
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Long hand woven yellow and black dancers headdress; the entire piece including the base is done in porcupine guard hair and buck tail.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
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Winnebago Buckskin Dress - Janice Blackdeer147 - Winnebago Buckskin Dress - Janice Blackdeer
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s, Beautiful white buckskin dress with traditional scalloped yoke and skirt, beaded accents, and cut-in fringe. This was taken on trade fro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
 
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Woodlands Moccasins148 - Woodlands Moccasins
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Traditional pair of soft buckskin puckered toe moccasins with floral beaded vamps and ankle straps. Probably Osage, Menominee, or
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to ufda3 for 192.00
 
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Woodlands Moccasins149 - Woodlands Moccasins
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Traditional pair of soft buckskin puckered toe moccasins with floral beaded vamps and ankle straps. Probably Osage, Menominee, or Ho C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to artie4 for 270.00
 
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Winnebago Beaded Floral Vest150 - Winnebago Beaded Floral Vest
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Classic design, fully floral beaded (front and back) black heavy cotton vest. A rarer cloth version than velvet. Very good conditi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
 
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