Two (2) early Native American Acoma Pueblo pottery jars or ollas, both with white slip grounds with black and red stylized polychrome decoration. Smaller jar signed on the base "M. Aragon/Acoma/ New Mex". 5 1/4" H x 7 1/4" dia. and 7 1/4" H x 10 1/2" dia. Both 1st half 20th century. Private East […]
Lot 671: 2 Native American Santa Clara Pottery Items, incl. Mida Tafoya
Two (2) Native American Santa Clara pottery items. 1st item: Mida Tafoya (b. 1931) blackware pottery vase, with carved serpent decoration below the rim. Signed on the base "Mida Tafoya Santa Clara Pueblo". 5 1/4" H x 7 1/4" dia. Note: Purchased in the 1970's. 2nd item: Pottery bowl, signed in script on the base […]
Lot 667: Iroquois Mohawk Mask & Chippewa Birch Basket, 2 items
Two (2) Native American decorative items. 1st item: Gajesa Society Iroquois Mohawk corn husk and painted pine face mask, made by Sken De'son. Retains the original tag. 15" H. 2nd item: Chippewa birch basket by Jerry Maulson. Tall cylindrical form with basswood applied rim, the body with incised turtle decoration, square base. Retains the original […]
Lot 668: San Ildefonso Pottery Jar by Tony Da
San Ildefonso pottery jar by Tony Da (1940-2008) having a blackware body and reddish brown rim with carved Avanyu serpent design to the upper shoulder. Incised "DA" on the base. 3 1/4" H x approx. 4 1/4" dia. Provenance: Purchased in the 1970's. Private East Tennessee collection. Condition: Overall very good condition, white errant mark […]
Lot 665: An 1834 Beaded Watch Chain with Provenance
Rare American beaded watch chain reading EUNICE LEE BORN FEB. 16 1815 MARRIED TO CLARK C. SWIFT FEB. 9 1831 and additional date JAN 24 1834, green background with white geometric and figural designs including fish, knives, key and arrows. 64" L not including ribbon ties at end. Note: although sometimes called Native American wampum […]
Lot 666: Pair Native American Plains Indian Beaded Moccasins
Pair of Native American Plains Indian fully top beaded moccasins, possibly Sioux, comprised of leather with allover multicolored geometric beaded decoration to top in colors of blue, orange, yellow, white and brown, hard soles. 11 1/2" L. Early 20th century. Private East Tennessee collection. Condition: Both overall very good condition. One with one loose strand […]
Lot 663: Native American Navajo Rug or Blanket, Two Grey Hills w/ Crosses
Large Navajo wool rug or blanket, Two Grey Hills pattern with crosses. Woven in colors of brown, cream and tan. 81 1/2" H x 62" W. 1st half 20th century. Private East Tennessee collection. Condition: Overall good condition for age. Some scattered stains, wear and losses to edges.
Lot 664: 3 Native American Textiles, incl. Plains Beadwork
Three (3) Native American Plains textiles with beadwork. 1st item: Native American Plains Indian beaded black velvet panel having a floral decorated center and border, possibly Cree. 21 3/4″ H x 22 7/8″ W. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2nd item: Native American Plains Indian beaded pin cushion with geometric and floral beaded designs to the […]
Lot 661: NW Native American Tlingit Rattle Top Basket
Pacific Northwest Tlingit, round lidded basket with rattle top and polychrome geometric decoration to the lid, basket and basket base. 3" H x 3 3/4" dia. 1st quarter 20th century. Private East Tennessee collection. Condition: Basket in overall very good condition. Lid is slightly mishapen.
Lot 662: 2 Native American Navajo Rugs, Yei & Eye Dazzler
Two (2) Native American Navajo rugs. 1st item: Navajo Yei area wool rug weaving, depicting two standing spirit figures, each holding cornstalks and bordered by cornstalk panels, woven in colors of red, brown, yellow, green, purple, navy, cream and turquoise. 29" H x 42 3/4" W. 2nd item: Navajo Eye Dazzler area wool rug weaving, […]