Portland Holiday Auction - December 2016

Mid 1900s, Traditionally made woven cotton dance sash with fringe balls filled with cornmeal, plus an embroidered wool on cotton skirt. Shows some use

Ca. 1980, Beautiful fine weave pictorial Yei Bei Chai rug with serrated edging and brick-colored field. Very good condition. 44" x 33"

Ca. 1940s, Large heavy soft weave floor rug loaded with crosses, diamonds, and other geometric designs. Sturdy and intact but with stains and soiling.

Ca. 1940-1950, Beautiful vintage Western Reservation rug with large geometric diamonds and heather background. Very good condtion, except for one 2&...

Early 1900s, Framed display featuring the two sides an an early bag done with raised Niagara-style beading. Fair condition. 6" x 6-1/2"

Ealry 1900s, Small fine weave trinket basket with rows of up-pointing half diamonds. Very good condition. Ex. Judge Bonner Collection. 3-1/2" x...

Ca. 1991, Beautiful lidded basket with carved ivory seal handle woven entirely from cut, split, and woven black whale's gill (baleen). Very good...

Ca. 1970s, Colorful lidded fine weave trinket basket with eagles on the sides shown grabbing fish out of the sea. Very good condition. 6" x 5&q...

Early 1900s, Very fine weave basketry hat with rows of reversed right triangles and dainty scalloped rim. Very good condition. A museum-quality exampl

Early 1900s, Small extra fine weave polychrome bowl with stacked triangle motif. Poor condition with damage and repairs. 2-1/2" x 4"