Native American Art & Related Artifacts - Big Spring Phoenix Auction 2016

Ca. 1970s-1980s, Large and busy seated storyteller pottery figure with 21 attached children. This is a nice, large example, but has been damaged and g

Ca. 1980s, Famous original Cochiti frog pottery storyteller doll by the famous Martha Arquero. Very good condition. 3-3/4" x 6-1/4" x 4-1/...

Late 1900s, Interesting hand formed human "gypsy" figure shown standing in awe. Very good condition. 7" tall

Mid/Late 1900s, Beautiful, uniquely shaped polychrome pottery jar with classic avian motif. Very good condition, with some scuffs. 6" x 7-1/2&q...

Various Ages, Three polychrome vessels including a large Nampeyo-type low-profile seed jar with a trace of an early signature from the early 1900s, an

Mid 1900s, Rare, large black-on-red figural vase depicting a pot carrier. Very good condition, has hole drilled in base that is only visible from the

Early/Mid 1900s, Includes an older polychrome bowl (small stress crack) and a black-on-red vase with traditional avian motif. Very good condition. 2-1

1980s, Very fine double-necked wedding vase with traditional polychrome designs on buff slip. Fair condition, one rim has been broken and glued. Sig

Ca. 1970s, Majestic polychrome double-necked wedding vase with parrot and curvilinear designs, the same on both sides. Very good condition, minor scuf

Late 1900s, Rather large double-necked wedding vase with traditional Frog Woman motif and frog hallmark with "RN." Very good condition, wi...

Ca. 1890s, A very rare and exceptional fine weave woman's robe of plied Germantown wool on aniline dyed wefts. A very unique example done in a ...

Ca. 1940s, Classic earthtone soft weave rug/blanket with opposed rows of stacked triangles. Good condition overall, some soiling and edge damage. 70...

Mid 1900s, Classic heavier weave modified Klagetoh/storm pattern floor rug with crisp geometric details and unique symbols. Very good condition, excep

Ca. 1960s-1970s, Beautiful sturdy weave earthtone Crystal with repeating two-color serrated diamond motif. 45" x 36"

Mid 1900s, Vintage sturdy weave Pine Springs/Wide Ruins rug with fine wavy lines and serrated devices. Very good condition, light soiling. 61" ...

Late 1900s, Very fine weave Wide Ruins rug with wavy line elements. Very good condition. 38" x 29"

Mid 1900s, Beautiful, fine weave, center seam blanket with elaborate central diamond and other fine symbols. Several holes, in need of repair. 76&qu...

1960s, Colorful finer weave Sunday saddle blanket wall hanger with striking keyed border, serrated elements (with some Germantown wool), fringe, green

Ca. 1980s, Beautiful fine weave Two Grey Hills rug with crisp earthtone geometric design. Very good condition. 52" x 32"

Ca. 1980s, Exquisite one-of-a-kind lidded sterling jar with fine etched designs including a turquoise and coral raised inlay Avanyu serpent and lid de

Ca. 1960s, Classic hand stamped 10-concho (and buckle) belt done with silver in classic oval shapes. Very good condition, nice patina. 26-33" a...

Ca. 1975, Traditional hand stamped all-silver ladies' belt with 11 matching conchos plus a buckle that is slightly larger. Very good condition, ...

Ca. 1980s, Traditional, all-sterling squash blossom necklace with cast naja, 20 blossoms, and bench made beads - strung on fox tail chain, unsigned. 2

Late 1900s, Beautiful finely made 14KT gold pendant with Lander blue turquoise stone and gold feather drop. Excellent condition. Original retail $3250

Mid 1900s, Rare woven coconut bark one-piece "cape" and "skirt" done in the traditional ancient way to ward off rain and wind. I...

Ca. Early 1900s, Quality man's jacket made from matched premium horsehide with premier quilted lining, soft sherling collar, and horn buttons. M...

Late 1800s, Historic buffalo(?) hide vest, the front loaded with rare quilled medicine figures including birds, florals, tulips, medicine wheels, and

1970s, Classic design crow-made miniature heavy covered cut pine baby carrier with classic beaded front straps and headboard containing traditional Cr

Mid 1900s, Zuni-made, Hopi-style mask made from thin cardboard covered with painted muslin, and with a wool brow band and collar. Purchased from Turne

Early 1900s, Small sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded horseshoe shaped "medal" or trinket bag with large two-color cross and bead edging. V...

Mid 1900s, Fantastic fully beaded bag done in traditional form with beautiful and interesting contour beaded designs, trifurcated ends and wool tuft s

Early/Mid 1900s, Pair of buckskin leggings with very finely embroidered florals, drawstring tops, and scalloped button holes. Very good condition. 1...

Ca. 1960s, Two-sided fully beaded round buckskin purse with zip top and unique geometric designs, different on front and back. Very good condition. 7

Mid 1900s, Large, classic design bentwood cedar dance drum with elk hide faces, rawhide lashing and handles, pigment painted details, and a more recen

Ca. 1930s, Traditional, old, hand built wooden ladder with fantastic patina. This is 9 feet tall. Very good condition. 9' x 14"

1000-1500 C.E., Very rare hand-carved phallic pestle with ridged tip and other nodes. Ex. John Cockrell collection, Lake Oswego, Oregon. 5-1/2"...

1000-1500 C.E., Extremely rare hand carved basalt stone pestle with zoomorphic or humanoid head and bell shaped base. Ex. John Cockrell collection, L

Prehistoric, Rare old hand carved solid stone fish club showing tail fin. Shows much actual use. Ex. John Cockrell collection, Lake Oswego, OR. 10-1/2

Ca. 1960s-1970s, Exquisite larger hand carved and painted raven rattle with spirit transformation figures on back, facial underbelly, fine details, bo

Ca. 1980s, Large full-sized hand carved and painted Kwagulth raven headdress with articulating beak and rigging, expertly carved from native red cedar

Early 1900s, Hand carved wooden animal fetish. Good condition, possibly missing some appendages. 16" x 4" x 4"

Early 1900s, Unique hand carved and painted cedar wood lodge marker with square cut holes and "seniority stripes." 23" x 5"

Mid 1900s, Beautiful cast pipe axe head with hardwood tiger maple haft adorned with inlaid brass stars, brass and ivory cap, and mouthpiece. Excellent

Early/Mid 1900s, Classic vintage bridle with German silver conchos, 1oz. silver "dollars," German silver overlay on the "gal-leg"...

Mid 1900s, Includes a western-style curb bit with a Mexican silver inlay, a pelham bit with twist mouthpiece, and a nice pair of blued steel ladies&...

Early 1900s, Pair of larger-sized, handmade, antique bent wood and laced rawhide snowshoes with great patina. Very good condition. 42-1/2" x 15...

Ca. 1970s, Intense looking hand carved black wooden club showing two snakes, one wrapped around the other, both with wicked carved bone teeth and spik

Mid 1900s, Two larger-sized finely hand carved and painted one-piece style Clown kachina dolls with removable masks/headdresses and incommensurate bod

Ca. 1970s-1980s, Signed limited edition (#2/15) bronze sculpture of a saddle bronc rider. Excellent condition. (Noggle Bronze Works) 15" x 9&qu...

Ca. 1970s-1980s, Signed limited edition (#1/15) bronze sculpture showing a seated cowboy with rifle. Excellent condition. (Noggle Bronze Works) 17&q...