Indian Art - Best of Santa Fe 2016

Early 1900s, Great old hand carved Nootka (Nuu-Chah-Nulth) large-sized ladle with great patina. Very good condition. 15" long

Mid 1900s, Very finely carved one-piece black horn spoon in classic shape with totemic handle. Very good condition. 6-1/2" x 2"

Mid 1900s, Very finely carved one-piece black horn spoon in classic shape with totemic handle. Very good condition. 6-1/8" x 1-1/2"

Ca. 1970s, Small hand carved solid argillite short pipe with ivory mouthpiece done in eagle form with inlaid abalone eyes. Very good condition. 2&qu...

Ca. 1978, Very finely carved short pipe made from dark hardwood featuring several mythical figures transferring the spirit; inlaid with abalone. Very

Early 1900s, Seldom seen box made from ivory with scrimshaw designs and hinged lid, plus a similar carved antler with circle-dot incisions. Very good

Early 1900s, Rare pair of thin-slit snow goggles carved out of bone with interesting human and walrus forms about the eyes. Very good condition. 5-1/4

Various Ages, All hand carved with scrimshaw designs including a two-headed pull handle, a simple awl, a two-headed tool box handle with finger groove

Ca. 1982, Fine hand carved and painted red cedar dancer's paddle done in Tlingit eagle design. Very good condition. 31-1/2" x 6"

Early/Mid 1900s, Crude early version of a traditional three-section copper still intact; unsigned. Shows age and wear. 20" x 13-1/2"