Zia Auctions Native Americana & Natural History Auction

Lot includes - multiple stone inlay bear pendant w/silver toned chain, pair of inlay heart shaped concho silver toned earrings, pair of inlay cowboy b

Lot includes - multiple stone inlay pottery shaped pendant w/silver toned chain, dreamcatcher w/inlay feathers silver toned earrings, pair of inlay co

Lot includes - multiple stone inlay heart pendant w/silver toned chain, pair of inlay yin/yang symbol silver toned earrings, pair of inlay cowboy boot

Smaller specimen with bright blue linarite in a few locations. On matrix with quartz, large pale green fluorite crystals, small and scattered galena c

Unknown origin. Fairly large spherical specimen with colors that range from metallic gold to copper. Somewhat cubic crystals. About 168.2 grams and ab

Origin unknown. Small fire agate specimen. Iridescent rainbow below orange surface. Partial polished surface. About 10.7 grams and about 24mm x 26mm x

Greyish pale blue smithsonite on matrix. Small mammillary crystals. From the Kelly Mine south of Magdalena, New Mexico. About 109.7 grams and about 81

Origin unknown. Small mass of native silver wire growth in a crystalline structure on the matrix. total weight of stone matrix is 149.9 grams and over

Origin unknown. Well preserved brachiopod shell that has fossilized with pyrite mineralization. About 80.4 grams total weight, and overall size about

Botryoidal or mammillary nodules and large low relief flow of crystals in locations. Pale blue-green smithsonite on matrix. From Kelly Mine, south of

According to enclosed note, acquired from the Blanchard Mine south of Bingham, New Mexico in Socorro County in the 1950's. Specimen was cut from...

Unknown origin. Radiating crystals of pyrite in a large fairly round mass. About 216 grams and about 48mm x 54mm x 46mm overall size. Generally pyrito

Unknown origin - similar to some Mexico specimens. Dark purple to white to clear crystal color. About .72kg total weight. About 11cm x 11cm x 6cm over

Short hairlike blades of aurichalcite crystals. Scarce Kelly mines specimen. Adhered to foam base and with plastic case. About 47.7 grams with foam ba

Light blue to aqua smithsonite in matrix. From the Kelly Mine south of Magdalena, New Mexico which is well known for its smithsonite deposit. About 66

Multiple clusters of Millerite in hairlike tufts with dolomite and some chalcopyrite present. Specimen acquired in 1978 and adhered to foam base with

Unidentified species of fish fossilized in sedimentary rock specimen. Marked as found in the Green River, Wyoming area. About 31.7 grams total weight.

Origin unknown. Fulgurite fragments of petrified lightning strikes in sand. Light, with glassy centers and porous exteriors. Total weight of all three

Unknown origin. Nice collection of polished green chrysoprase stones in assorted sizes. Some with white secondary coloring. Overall weight about 0.15k

Origin unknown. One scalenohedral and two rhombohedral. The two larger with pearly luster, ande the smallest with extremely clear transparency. Total

Unknown origin. Very small bright pyrite growths on the dark matrix rock - notes indicate the original collector thought it may be nickeline. With num

Unknown domestic origin. Raw turquoise nuggets with a total weight of about 11.3 grams. Largest is about 24mm x 15mm x 6mm.

Unknown origin. Sedimentary striated oil shale. About 1.55kg total weight. About 30cm x 7.5cm x 7cm overall size.

Origin unknown. Cut base and side for vertical display. Grey matrix. About .65kg total weight. About 12cm x 12cm x 3cm.

Unknown origin. Large open crystal mass within cut geode. Greyish unidentified crystals. About .35kg total weight. About 10cm x 9.5cm x 4cm overall si

From the Idarao Mine in the Telluride District of Colorado. Extremely fine gold to grey pyrite crystals on the calcite. About 2.05kg total weight. Abo

Unknown origin. Cut geode with poly coating on cut surface. Interior quartz crystals. About 1.38kg total weight. About 16.5cm x 12cm x 7.5cm overall s

Large fluorite specimen from Bingham, New Mexico. Well formed cubes - very light blue to blue-grey in color - specimen is slightly more blue than as s

Unknown origin. Small fine crystals in colors from white to grey in color. Poly coated cut edge of geode. About .52kg total weight. About 11.5cm x 10.

Unknown origin. Well formed small cubic crystals. About .72kg total weight. About 11.5cm x 8cm x 5cm rough overall size.

Fairly large smithsonite specimen with numerous botryoidal crystals on matrix. Very pale light blue-green in color. From the Kelly Mine south of Magda

Botryoidal or mammillary nodules of pale blue smithsonite on matrix. From Kelly Mine, south of Magdalena, NM, in Socorro County. About 521.4 grams and

Origin unknown. Large fossilized coprolite with unidentified undigested flora or fauna inclusion. This a large piece that weighs about 5.92kg and is a

Ejected porous breccia from the shallow volcanic Maars explosion that formed the hole or crater located in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. Several small

Small deposit of botryoidal nodules on matrix. Very pale light blue-green in color. From the Kelly Mine south of Magdalena, New Mexico. About .25kg an

Large specimen with bright blue linarite in multiple locations. On matrix with large underlying galena, and a few small spots with aurichalcite. From

Numerous fairly large grey-white botryoidal smithsonite crystals on matrix. From the Kelly Mine south of Magdalena, New Mexico. About .69kg and about

Origin unknown. Several stunning deep blue specimens. Rough, as found in the field. Total weight about 0.13kg. Largest sample is about 5cm x 4.5cm x 4

Unknown origin. Fairly large specimen that is mostly brass in color. Somewhat botryoidal crystals. About .13kg and about 53mm x 33mm x 32mm.

Extremely fine, short velvety psilomelane crystals with pyrolucite covering much of the purple matrix rock. From the manganese mines to the south and

Unknown origin. Original collector notes indicate this was thought to be a Bellerophon Joannides or Arcadis gastropod fossil. Overall weight about 128

Unknown origin. Fairly large spherical specimen with colors that range from metallic reddish bronze to copper. Somewhat cubic crystals. About .14kg an

Botryoidal or mammillary crystals of Smithsonite on matrix. Very pale light blue to ice blue in color. From the Kelly Mine south of Magdalena, New Mex

Unknown origin. Large crystal mass with well formed crystals. Much of the crystal growth appears to be on the pyrite. About 1.22kg and about 13cm x 11

One tagged with COA by Theodora Begay with census number. All about 4-3/8" diameter and wrapped in leather. With large bone beads near center w...

Unusual double-stem vase with stylized painted wing motif. Hand crafted and hand painted at Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico. Signed L. Toya, Jemez NM. 4-3/...

Ceramic bowl fired with horsehair. Etched with pair of kokopelli's playing flute on one panel, and traditional designs on remainder of bowl. By ...

70" woven length with additional 11" of braided fringe on each side. Teal with white and grey. 3" width. Appears in very good conditi...

Wedding vase from the Jemez Pueblo of New Mexico - signed by artist Rose Romero and etched "RTR". Polychrome black and pinkish-red paint o...

Pair of flute playing kokopelli's etched on on a panel, with traditional etchings surrounding the rest of this large pot. Multi-color painted re...

Five bears on top of jar with traditional etchings surrounding the base. Painted red clay ceramic with a light glaze overcoat by Navajo artist Bernald

Ceramic vase fired with horsehair. Vase etched with bear on a panel and traditional designs on remainder of vase. By Navajo artist Everson Whitegoat.

Two hand painted Native American small jars from Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico. Signed N. Chino at base. Each about 3" tall and 3" diameter.

Hummingbird etched on on a panel with traditional etchings surrounding the rest of this large vase. Multi-color painted red clay ceramic with a light

Fancy Dancer Kachina by well known Navajo artist Jacida Loley - titled and signed Jacida L. at base with Native American census number. Overall height

Butterfly etched on on a panel with traditional etchings surrounding the rest of this large squat shaped vase. Multi-color painted red clay ceramic by

Vintage appearance with a bit of aging to the paint - possibly intentional. With cloth belt and sash. Mask with feathers and wearing a small beaded ch

Hummingbird etched on on a panel, butterfly etched on another panel, with traditional etchings surrounding the rest of this large jar. Multi-color pai

Tall Hoop Dancer Kachina by well known Navajo artist Jacida Loley - titled and signed Jacida L. at base with Native American census number. Overall he

Blade of polished bone about 6-1/2" long. Wood handle wrapped in leather and with fringe and beads. Leather over paper sheath decorated in frin...

Stone carved and polished stylized ram, decorated with concho and feathers. By renowned Jemez Pueblo artist Adrian Wall. About 6-1/2" tall and ...

Traditional etchings surrounding this petite double-neck wedding vase. Multi-color painted red clay ceramic with a light glaze overcoat by Navajo arti

Bear etched on on panel with traditional Native etchings surrounding the rest of the vase. By Navajo artist Bernaldine Bennett. 5-3/4" tall and...

Turquoise, Jet and Mother of Pearl inlaid handle on one side. Stylized motifs engraved into handle in several locations. Handle with smooth grip. Stai

Turquoise, Jet and Mother of Pearl inlaid handle on one side. Stylized motifs engraved into handle in several locations. Handle with smooth grip. Stai

Hand painted slip-cast Native American bowl from Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico. Signed N. Chino at base. 4-1/2" tall and 6-1/2" diameter.

Antler bowl with wood body. Decorated in fur, leather, feathers and beads. With Navajo artist D. Yazzie COA. 430477 artist census number.

Antler bowl with wood body. Decorated in fur, leather, feathers, obsidian arrow point and beads. With Navajo artist D. Yazzie COA. 430477 artist censu

Turquoise and other stones inlay both sides of the handle. Stylized inlay motifs. Stainless steel blade. With nylon sheath and belt loop. No Internati

Turquoise and other stones inlay both sides of the handle. Stylized inlay motifs. Stainless steel blade. With nylon sheath and belt loop. No Internati

Age or origin unknown. Larger is full body with crossed legs and wearing headdress of unknown style. About 5" tall. The other item is a broken ...

Large Eagle Kachina by well known Navajo artist Jacida Loley - titled and signed Jacida L. at base with Native American census number. Kachina with ba

Tall ceramic vase fired with horsehair. Vase etched with Kokopelli on a panel and traditional designs on remainder of vase. By Navajo artist Everson W

Tall red clay ceramic vase fired with horsehair. Vase etched with flute playing kokopelli design on one panel and traditional designs on remainder of

Large stone carved and polished stylized bear, decorated with turquoise point and feathers. By renowned Jemez Pueblo artist Adrian Wall. About 6&quo...

Hummingbird etched on on a panel, butterfly etched on another panel, with traditional etchings surrounding the rest of this large jar. Multi-color pai

Native doll dressed in purple leather with fringe, fur, feathers & 3 small turquoise nuggets. Ceramic head and hands. About 7-1/4" tall. Co...

White body pot with brown and black geometric shapes. 5-1/4" diameter with uneven hand-thrown top. Probably circa 1970's. Marked Acoma at b...

19" wood handled pipe with mouthpiece. With leather wrapped handle and trimmed in leather and fringe. Metal tobacco bowl is threaded for easy r...

19" wood handled pipe with mouthpiece. With leather wrapped handle and trimmed in leather and fringe. Metal tobacco bowl is threaded for easy r...

Extensive beading throughout. Pull or draw closure. Bag exhibits some wear. Some bead loss at base and a few loose bead loops at one side. Bag measure

With concho medallion. Pouch about 5-1/2" x 4". Beaded pouch length about 8".

Hand woven Pima basket from Arizona. 5 figurines with joined hands at center with mountains and clouds at outer edge. Circa mid 20th century. Short ba

19" wood handled pipe with mouthpiece. With wrapped handle and trimmed in leather and feathers. Metal tobacco bowl is threaded for easy removal...

White, black, and blue beads over leather with significant age apparent - likely circa 19th century. Case to store Native American awl. Appears with o

Unusual Corn Maiden figurine carved from small elk horn. About 4-1/4" long. Unmarked artist.

Hand painted flower design on top of this small hand crafted pot. About 2" diameter.

Ceramic fired with horsehair to give the random dark brown patterns. Signed Louis '97 Acoma, NM at base. Excellent condition. About 2-1/2" ...

Turquoise, Jet and Mother of Pearl inlaid handle on one side. Stylized motifs engraved into handle in several locations. Handle with finger grips. Sta

Turquoise, Jet and Mother of Pearl inlaid handle on one side. Stylized motifs engraved into handle in several locations. Handle with finger grips. Sta

Hand painted and fully decorated with turquoise nuggets, leather and fur. Fur slightly dirty. Signed at base by known Navajo artist Myrtie Begay. As t

Large decorative bowl shaped vase from Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico. Hand crafted and hand painted in traditional geometric shapes. Signed at base - N. Ch

Large stone carved and polished stylized buffalo, decorated with horns, arrow point and feather. With wood base. By renowned Jemez Pueblo artist Adria

Hummingbird and flora etched on on a panel (not shown) with traditional Native etchings surrounding the rest of the jar. Multi-color painted red clay

Off-white in color ceramic bowl and black & brown painted surfaces with the focus on a stylized bear on two separate side panels. One small chip...

Large Eagle Kachina by well known Navajo artist Jacida Loley - titled and signed Jacida L. at base with Native American census number. Kachina with ba

Decorated in leather, beads, feathers, and metalwork. With long leather cord for hanging. About 27" long plus leather cord. Made in Mexico.

Full length of about 6' or 72". Highly decorated and hand crafted with very fine detailing. Contains beadwork, shell (1 broken in half as s...

By New Mexico artist Manuel Benavidez. Signed. Framed and ready to hang. About 20" x 16" canvas size, and 24" x 20" framed size.

By New Mexico artist Manuel Benavidez. Signed. Unframed but ready to hang. About 20" x 16".