Native American Art & Related Artifacts - Best of Santa Fe 2017

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Please join us in exciting Santa Fe the week before Indian Market this August for what promises to be an historic event!

We are featuring the collection of long time collector, hobbyist, Indian trader, and feather artist Bob Wills from Dumont, NJ. We are honored to have Bob's beadwork collection to offer along with other interesting things he's gathered over the years.

We are also very happy to be selling an old collection of beadwork, baskets, cornhusks, horse gear, and other great pieces all collected in the Columbia River Basin in the 50s and 60s. All pieces are documented in the original owner Tommy Thompson's ledger, with interesting notes and stories.

In addition, we have accumulated some really great pieces for this auction! There are more fantastic beadwork pieces, a huge assortment of quality baskets, several high-end Navajo rugs, some very rare old Pueblo pottery, and the best group of NW Coast and Eskimo items we have ever had!

And as always, lots of great Indian jewelry , some really rare original Native and Western art, a collection of Apache items, kachinas carvings, Santa Fe antiques, antique tradebeads, and a number of interesting and hard to find antique, western, and Mexican collectibles - over 800 pieces in all!

Previews both days begin at 8:00 am (MDT). Auction times are Saturday at noon and Sunday at 10:00 am. Live online, absentee, and phone bidding are all available.

Full-color catalog available for $30 - includes prices realized.
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Klamath Baby Basket - Cinda Chesane (d.1925)231 - Klamath Baby Basket - Cinda Chesane (d.1925)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1800s, Rare traditional old bentwood and woven reed cradle/baby carrier done in classic openwork style. Fair condition, historically intact. Ex Wo
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Apache Lariat232 - Apache Lariat
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Rare intact hand woven cactus fiber rope with loop end and great patina. Good condition. Log entry reads "Bought from Mrs. Paul, P...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Blackfoot Beaded Possible Bag233 - Blackfoot Beaded Possible Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Outstanding sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded elk hide tepee bag with beaded bar designs on the top and sides, quilled bands across the f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to cschrauth for 1,320.00
 
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Plains Buffalo Parfleche Case234 - Plains Buffalo Parfleche Case
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920s, Rare formed buffalo rawhide "Indian suitcase" with colorful geometric designs on front made with mineral paints. Very good cond...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
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Blackfeet/Blood Buckskin Shirt235 - Blackfeet/Blood Buckskin Shirt
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s-1950s, Handcrafted white buckskin man's shirt with fine arm and yoke fringe, button closure, and colorful beaded florals on the pocket...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
 
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Yakima Buckskin Jacket236 - Yakima Buckskin Jacket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s, Man's heavy tanned elk hide jacket with beaded shoulder diamonds and trim, scalloped collar, and lots of fringe. Very good condition....
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Estimate : 650.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
 
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Sioux Blanket & Strip237 - Sioux Blanket & Strip
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Beautiful sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded buckskin blanket strip with rosette sections, ca. early 1900s, attached to a beautiful gr
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
 
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Yakima Girls' Cuffs238 - Yakima Girls' Cuffs
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920s, Small pair of colorful fully beaded girl's cuffs with geometric designs on one side and a floral symbol on the other. very good condi...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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Nez Perce Brass Arm Bands239 - Nez Perce Brass Arm Bands
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Rare pair of early hand wrought all brass arm bands with "braided and wrapped Indian hair" drops. Very good condition, nice p...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
 
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Flathead Medicine Man's Necklace240 - Flathead Medicine Man's Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Extra-long strand of old brass beads strung on buckskin with two deer toes (or dew claws) and two bear claws attached. Very good conditio
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
 
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4 Beaded Items241 - 4 Beaded Items
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Includes a turtle amulet (fetish), a small two-sided pouch, a great miniature tepee bag with quillwork, and a small leather bound porcupi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
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Crow Bone Drop242 - Crow Bone Drop
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Rare early dancer's suspension made from carved bone with buckskin beaded tops. Log entry reads "Purchased from Mr. Paul, Port...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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Blackfeet Hide Scraper243 - Blackfeet Hide Scraper
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Classic old hand carved elk bone scraper with original sharpened blade used to remove hair while tanning hides. Log entry reads "B...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to preston5LL for 420.00
 
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Yakima Hand Drum244 - Yakima Hand Drum
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930, Wonderful, intact, and still usable stretched rawhide stick game hand drum with rare berry stained finish inside and out. Log entry reads ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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Blackfeet Stick Game Bones245 - Blackfeet Stick Game Bones
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Wonderful old set of carved bone gaming "bones," two with the bands around them used for guessing/hiding during the game ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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Nez Perce Beaded Bag246 - Nez Perce Beaded Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Wonderful "row beaded" flat bag, the front featuring a strawberry plant on a white field. The handle is newer. Very good condit...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
 
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Plateau Parfleche Case247 - Plateau Parfleche Case
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Traditional cut and formed rawhide "Indian suitcase" with colorful and interesting geometric design done with mineral paints. V...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to MacFairley for 780.00
 
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Plateau Beaded Moccasins248 - Plateau Beaded Moccasins
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Classic pair of soft soled buckskin moccasins with traditional beaded floral designs on the vamps and with high ankle straps. Good condit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
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Yakima Beaded Leggings249 - Yakima Beaded Leggings
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s-1950s, Heavy pair of white buckskin leggings with scalloped dark trim, long white lazy stitch beaded panels, and beaded trim. Very good cond
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
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Nez Perce Cradleboard250 - Nez Perce Cradleboard
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Traditional, hand cut, cloth-covered wooden backboard with leather body and 10/0 flat beaded top and wire supported sunshade (roll bar). Ve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
 
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