Group of Navajo silver jewelry, all with mother-of-pearl inlay. 1st item: Squash blossom necklace with ten blossoms inset with mother-of-pearl stones, a double strand of silver beads and a naja set with seven mother-of-pearl stones. Signed "N.A." on back of naja. 15" L folded. 2nd & 3rd items: Two (2) silver cuff bracelets, both set […]
Lot 637: Handwrought Navajo Silver Bead Necklace
Handwrought Navajo silver graduated stamped bead necklace containing 63 beads measuring 25mm to 7.30 mm. Marked "RV" on silver hangtag. 22 1/2" L. 2.325 oz troy. Silver unmarked but tested as sterling. Provenance: Property of a private Kansas collection. Condition: Very good condition.
Lot 636: Mark Chee Silver Bracelet w/ Turquoise
Mark Chee (Navajo, 1914-1981) silver and turquoise cuff bracelet with 7 bezel set turquoise stones and bead and impressed animal decoration. Maker's mark on interior. 5/8" H x 5 1/8" circumference plus 1" opening. 3.915 oz troy. Silver not marked. Provenance: Property of a private Kansas collection. Condition: Very good condition with minor surface scratches.
Lot 634: Zuni Jewelry Grouping, Rosita Wallace, 4 pcs.
Signed Zuni jewelry grouping designed as butterflies inlaid with onyx, turquoise, mother of pearl, coral and other natural materials. Signed Rosita Wallace. Bangle: 5 7/8" interior, 1 1/4" opening. Pin: 1 3/4" H x 2" W. Clip earrings: 1" x 1'. Necklace: 31 1/4" L. 8.47 total oz troy. Metal not marked and not tested […]
Lot 635: Kirk 18KT Turquoise Ring, circa 1950's
Navajo 18k turquoise ring marked "Kirk", possibly Andy Lee Kirk (1947-2001), 5.7 grams, ring size 4 1/4. 1" H. Provenance: Property of a private Kansas collection. Condition: Stone slightly loose in mounting.
Lot 632: Cherokee Indian Rivercane Basket
Native American Cherokee river cane gathering basket with dyed bloodroot and walnut weavers. 14″ H (includes handle) x 10 3/4″ x 9 1/2″. Mid 20th century. Provenance: Mary Beth Cranwell Montgomery Estate, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Overall very good condition.
Lot 633: 6 Native American Baskets, incl. Cherokee
1st & 2nd items: Two (2) small rectangular form Cherokee baskets with stained weavers, one signed Agnes Welch, 1991, 3-1/2" H, other possibly Nancy Wilnoty with Qualla tag, 5" H. 3rd item: Small square Cherokee rivercane basket with stained weavers, 3-3/4" H. 4th item: Small Native American covered round basket, possibly Northwest Indian, 1-3/4" H. […]
Lot 631: Signed NC Cherokee Pottery Jar, Maude Welch
Maude Welch, North Carolina Cherokee Indian pottery jar. Tall neck form with figural handles depicting braves with long braids extending down to side of the pot. Signed in script on base, and dated, "Made by Maude Welch Cherokee N.C. 7-2-37". 6" H. 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Biography (courtesy Western Carolina University): Maude French […]
Lot 630: Signed NC Cherokee Pottery Jar, Maude Welch
Maude Welch, North Carolina Cherokee Indian pottery jar. Short rolled neck with figural handles depicting braves with long braids that extend down the side of the pot. Signed in script on the base "Made by Maude Welch, Cherokee, NC", also marked in pencil "3.00" indicating the original sales price. 5 3/4" H. Circa 1937. Biography […]
Lot 629: 3 Southwest Dolls, Kachina Style
1st item: Southwest Indian type doll, Kachina style with red tab ears and cape, arms at the body, 8"H. Early 20th century. 2nd item: Southwest Indian type doll, Kachina style with painted wooden headpiece, hands at body, 12"H. 1950's. 3rd item: Southwest Indian type doll, Kachina style with wooden ear tab and attached string to […]









