ONLINE AUCTION CATALOG
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Loon
Measures 3.5” tall x 9” wide
By Janie Meeko, Inuit Soapstone
Birds are a common subject for Inuit carvers from Sanikiluaq, which is home to over fifty species of birds that have adapted to the Arctic weather conditions. The island and its cliffs are nesting grounds for many species of birds, including loons.
Subtle stripes in the stone add depth to the sleek carved lines of this swimming loon.
Thank you to Jo Faden
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Fetish Set
Jadeite Wolf by Andres Quandalacy, measures 1.5” long
Penguin by unknown artist, measures 1.5” tall
Each of these lovely little fetishes show the individual style of their maker. With graceful lines and delicately carved details, this pair of fetishes are full of energy and spirit.
Thank you to Stephanie Feeney
Reclaiming our Past, Cultivating our Future
Dollmaker Doll
Measures 7” tall x 6” wide
By Margaret Konukpeok “Penni”, Yupik
“In addition to showing the clothing my people wear, my dolls depict activities that were once practiced by the people of our culture” – Penni Konukpeok
Using skills learned from her mother and grandmother, Konukpeok created this amazing dollmaker figure. Every detail has been lovingly rendered in miniature, from tiny stitches in the winter boots to a little doll-sized doll!
Thank you to Josephine Z Klevit
Administrative Trust
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Tulalip Spoon
Measures 2” wide x 7.5” long
A whimsical orca carving adorns the handle of this wooden spoon! Positioned to lobtail, and complete with a water spout made of hair, this orca rides the swell of the curved handle. Maybe he’s keeping an eye on what the spoon is holding?
Thank you to Bonnie Kahn
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Chenobie Dentalium Set
Necklace measures 36” with 4” pendant
Earrings measure 6” long x 1” wide
By Chenoa Landry, Ojibwe/Puyallup
This beautiful jewelry set was made by an amazing local artist and friend of NAYA. Dentalium, colorful beads, natural leather, and delicate cowrie shells combine for a true statement look.
“I love working with dentalium because it calls for patience and organization. Dentalium is a shell that has been used across Turtle Island since time immemorial for regalia, jewelry, adornment, and other forms of trade. I love to make things with it because it honors our ancestors and looks beautiful!” – Chenoa Landry
Thank you to Chenoa Landry
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Paddle Song Earrings
Measures 3” long
By Copper Canoe Woman, Haíłzaqv Nation/Nuučaanuɫ
Cedar and abalone with nickel-free wires
Embrace the beauty of natural cedar and abalone with this pair of beautiful earrings. Inspired by traditional formline designs, these lightweight earrings are dedicated to the continuation of glwa (canoe) culture.
“I first learned to bead, weave, and sew from my aunties and grandmothers and spent a lot of time immersed in the renaissance of the culture and art of ancestors. Making art is my inherent right as an Indigenous human being” - ƛáqvas gḷwaqs
(Vina Brown)
Thank you to Laura Fallon-Burns
Reclaiming our Past, Cultivating our Future
“Copper” Necklace
Measures 19” long, pendant is 2” long
Copper shields, or coppers, have long been used by indigenous people of the Northwest Coast as a form of wealth and prestige. The distinctive t-bar shape of the traditional copper is still used by contemporary artists to honor that history and envision new ideas about wealth, abundance, and tradition.
The delicate engraving and beautiful shape of this pendant make it a unique piece that is not to be missed!
Thank you to Jan Berger
Reclaiming our Past, Cultivating our Future
Sunface Bolo
Measures 36” long
This stunning bolo tie of engraved silver and braided black leather is just waiting for your next special occasion.
The sunface is a traditional motif in Northwest Coastal art. Depicted here with seven rays emanating from the sunface, the sun symbol represents life-giving abundance with its warmth radiating healing and peace.
Thank you to Jan Berger
Reclaiming our Past, Cultivating our Future
Beaded Necklace and Earrings
Necklace measures 19” long
Earrings measure 3” long
Turquoise, silver, and black is a classic combination! Organically shaped nuggets of turquoise nestle among tiny silver beads, all set against the striking backdrop of multistrand jet black beads.
Coordinating earrings complete the look, ready to make everyday a little more special!
Thank you to Ann Takamoto
Reclaiming our Past, Cultivating our Future
Silver Pearl Necklace
Measures 20” long
Share your love of the Southwest in this classic Navajo pearl necklace. The elegant strand of graduated hollow silver beads is striking and refined. Each half of a bead is stamped and rounded separately before being joined to create a symmetrical pearl. This popular traditional design goes with any outfit!
Thank you to Laura Fallon-Burns
Reclaiming our Past, Cultivating our Future
Vintage Earring Trio
Earrings measure 0.5” – 1.5” long
No piercings? No problem! Step out in style with this trio of vintage earrings, featuring lever-back and screw-back closures.
In a variety of southwest styles, turquoise and coral shine in silver settings. The only hard decision you'll have to make is which to wear first!
Thank you to Quintana Galleries
Reclaiming our Past, Cultivating our Future
Inlay Bear Necklace
Measures 24” long, with a 1” pendant
With a powerful heartline design inlaid with turquoise and coral, this bear pendant necklace is destined to be an everyday favorite. The finely crafted bear silhouette is a particularly elegant interpretation of the classic southwest design.
Thank you to NAYA Community Member
Reclaiming our Past, Cultivating our Future
Basket Necklace Set
Necklace measures 26” with 5” pendant
Earrings measure 3” long
By Jon George, Grand Ronde
Beautifully crafted by Tribal Council member
Jon George, this sedge and cedar basket is adorned with a tuft of fur, and hangs on a string of pristine dentalium. Perfectly matched earrings of bright white dentalium and glass beads complete this stunning set.
Thank you to NAYA Community Member
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Multicolor Beaded Necklace
Measures 40” long
Spring is the perfect time for vibrant, joyful jewelry! This necklace is a waterfall of tiny seed beads in beautiful glowing colors. The clever design uses larger beads and spacers to keep the strands from tangling, maintaining the lovely flowing effect.
Thank you to Judy Davis
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Raven Sun Cuff
Measures 6.5” around x 0.5” wide
By Gene Chilton, Tlingit
Mischievous and curious, the Raven plays many important roles in Pacific Northwest Native culture. For some, he symbolizes creation, transformation, knowledge, prestige as well as the complexity of nature and the subtlety of truth.
This beautifully intricate cuff depicts Raven eating the Sun in a symmetrical image that wraps all the way around your wrist. A textured background sets off the finely worked carving lines and the unique 3D eye spots.
Gene Chilton grew up in Angoon and Juneau, Alaska. He worked in commercial fishing before beginning a career as a silver engraver.
Thank you to Dena Whipple
Reclaiming our Past, Cultivating our Future
Turquoise Set
Necklace measures 32” long
Earrings measure 4” long x 3” wide
By DezDarius Barney
This stunning set is made by NAYA auction favorite DezDarius Barney. Carefully matched heishi beads set off gorgeous pieces of natural turquoise in the long four-strand necklace – the matching hoop earrings add just the drama you need!
Although the small flat shapes of heishi beads are now made from many different materials, this set highlights the beauty of traditional shell beads.
Thank you to Ann
Takamoto
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Northwest Coast Totem Set
Cuff measures 6.5” around x 0.25” wide
Earrings measure 2.25” long
The intricate details in this matching vintage set of earrings and cuff are worth taking the time to inspect!
Designed by Joseph Mayer for the Metal Arts Group, the imagery is stacked with Northwest Coast style figures. Mayer got his start by making souvenir coins and spoons in Seattle in 1895, and his company quickly expanded to include a wide variety of jewelry.
Thank you to Jan Berger
Reclaiming our Past, Cultivating our Future
Lidded Basket
Measures 3.25” tall x 4.75” wide
Woven in a robust and sturdy style, this beautifully rounded basket comes with a snug fitting lid and a delicate twisted handle. The bold tri-color design shows off the beautiful sheen and depth of color in the natural and dyed plant fibers.
Thank you to Jan Holt
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Klamath Basket
Measures 3.5” tall x 7.5” wide
This finely woven bowl-shaped basket shows off the subtle patterns and textures that can be achieved with natural materials.
A beautiful example of twined basketry from the Klamath Basin, this piece will add charm and elegance to your display shelf.
Thank you to Josephine Z Klevit Administrative Trust
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Shallow Basket
Measures 1” tall x 6.5” wide
Delicate design work accents the wide shallow shape of this basket, with the pink, pale green, and deep brown colors of the scattered arrow designs echoed in the geometric border.
The unique raised rim makes this a great addition to any collection – or the perfect starting piece to your new obsession.
Thank you to NAYA Community Member
Reclaiming our Past, Cultivating our Future
Trailblazers Custom
Set
Necklace measures 36” long with 5” medallion
Jersey is size large
Show off your NAYA pride with this special City Edition Trailblazers jersey, celebrating the unique beauty of Oregon’s landscape and honoring the tribal nations who have called this land their home from the beginning.
The jersey number honors the year NAYA was founded – 50 years ago! Pair it with the stunning beaded medallion for the perfect game-day outfit.
Thank you to NAYA Community Member
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Hopi Turtle Dance Wands
Measures 11” tall x 9” wide
By Willard Tongovia, Zuni
Entered into a student competition at the Museum of Northern Arizona, this set of wands is beautifully made – and they won second place!
Although dance wands are traditionally carried by women in dances, this pair was made by the artist for children’s use. They are carefully preserved in a beautiful display case.
Thank you to Myra Donnelley
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Honor the Treaties
Measures 29” tall x 22” wide
By Ernesto Yerena and Aaron Huey
Artist proof
This impactful print was created for the Honor the Treaties campaign by Amplifier, bringing together Native artists and Native rights organizations to bring awareness to the issues most vitally impacting the land, resources, and cultures torn apart by American imperialism and colonialism.
Designed by Ernesto Yerena, and based off a photograph of the Pine Ridge Reservation taken by Aaron Huey, this image focuses on the main concept of the campaign – honoring the Native treaties outlined in the Constitution which the United States government has violated for centuries.
Thank you to Oscar Arana
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Wiyapnit and Wilups
Measures 18” tall x 12” wide
Signed by artist, artist unknown
Edition 12/700
This striking illustrative print depicts an elk crossing the river on a sturgeon. In exchange for this help in crossing over to a new area of land, Wiyapnit (the elk) gave Wilups (the sturgeon) new powerful cheeks so he could eat more difficult food such as mussels.
The artist’s skill is evident in the expressive faces and strong linework of this hand-pulled print.
Thank you to Paul Lumley
Reclaiming our Past, Cultivating our Future
Lady Bug
Measures 14” tall x 14” wide
By Andy Wilbur Peterson, Skokomish
Edition 65/90, 2006
At the age of eighteen, Andy Peterson taught himself how to carve, paint, and make bentwood boxes. Today, his work includes prints, carved panels, drums, and more.
This lovely stylized ladybug in a classic Northwest Coast design is one of Peterson’s more playful prints.
Thank you to Paul Lumley
Reclaiming our Past, Cultivating our Future
Grandmother Leads Us to the Mountain
Measures 27” tall x 27” wide
By Charleen Touchette
Edition 11/180, 1984
Charleen Touchette is an artist, writer, educator, and activist. Best known for her books, It Stops With Me: Memoir of a Canuck Girl and NDN Art, she also creates art in a variety of media.
This bold print honors the importance of intergenerational connection and matriarchal power.
Thank you to Paul Lumley
Reclaiming our Past, Cultivating our Future
Haida Eagle
Measures 15” tall x 12” wide
By Bill Reid, Haida
Spanning more than 25 years of designing and carving in the tradition of his Haida ancestors, Bill Reid has worked in wood, argillite, silver, and gold to produce a remarkable array of uniquely beautiful works of art. Building upon the broad range of his artistic expression, he has translated his original designs into prints.
With this print, Reid pays homage to the elegance and power of the great “bird of the sky”. He is master of the curving line, sharing the essence of Eagle through the conventions of traditional Haida art.
Thank you to Quintana Galleries
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Haida Bear
Measures 15” tall x 12” wide
By Clarence Mills (Gah-ghin-skuss), Haida
With guidance from his uncle, Clarence Mills began studying traditional Haida art at the age of 18. Mills has dedicated himself to becoming proficient in a wide variety of media, including jewelry, glass, and silkscreen printmaking.
In the Haida culture, the bear is known as “Elder Kinsman” and is treated as a noble guest. The bear symbol represents strength, family, courage, and health.
Thank you to Quintana Galleries
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Basket Cap Studies #1
Measures 17” tall x 13” wide
By Shirod Younker, Coquille/Miluk Coos/Umpqua
Edition 2/3, 2005
Traditional to the Yurok, Hupa, and Karuk along the Klamath River, basket caps are one of the finest forms of basketry skill. The central bands of these caps are often used to display intricate and beautiful designs.
This hand-pulled print explores some of the patterned designs found on basket caps, rendered in striking textural colors.
Thank you to NAYA Community Member
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Winter at Witlitz
Measures 13” tall x 17” wide
By Shirod Younker, Coquille/Miluk Coos/Umpqua
Edition 2/4, 2005
Loons are often seen wintering along the Oregon coast, in lakes and streams near the ocean.
In this masterfully carved block print, the artist captures the serenity of a lone bird gliding across the surface of the water.
Thank you to NAYA Community Member
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Fruit Basket
Measures 17” tall x 17” wide
By Jan Whitefoot
Acrylic on canvas
Step into the hazy days of late summer, with sun baked earth, rustling leaves, and sunwarmed berries bursting with flavor.
As in many of Whitefoot’s paintings, this charming piece showcases the beautiful intricacies of Plateau basketwork. The tall shape and loops around the top are purposemade for gathering berries.
Thank you to Jan Whitefoot
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Seeking Knowledge
Measures 19” tall x 15” wide
Signed by artist, artist unknown
Edition 8/50
This powerful image invites careful thought and introspection. Strikingly simple in design, yet each shape is precise and significant to the whole.
Is it the figure in the print who is seeking knowledge? Are you, the viewer, compelled to look deeper and seek knowledge within?
Thank you to Jen Matheson
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Migration of the Butterfly Maiden
Measures 13” tall x 11” wide
By Frances Quotskuyva, Hopi
Butterfly Maiden is a katsina from the First Mesa Villages on the Hopi Reservation, who brings moisture, good health, and prosperity to the earth. This print depicts Butterfly Maiden as she sprinkles cornmeal on the sunflowers for good and healthy growth.
Quotskuyva is from the Bearstrap Clan, and has worked in many art forms, from miniature crafts to paintings on canvas.
“The art is all around you on Hopi. You just have to let your imagination flow, create your own ideas, and convert them onto canvas. The beauty and peacefulness on Hopi gives me the opportunity to put my creativity to work.” – Frances Quotskuyva
Thank you to Barbara Kim
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Miniature Southwest Figures
Measures 2.75” tall
Signed CT
These wood figures were made for trade, as a Navajo interpretation of traditional Hopi kachinas.
This pair of small, stylized wood figures stand on their own mounts of wood, and are adorned with small scraps of leather and feathers. Delicate paintwork in vibrant colors completes the lively pair.
Thank you to NAYA Community Member
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Raramuri Weaving Doll
Measures 5” tall x 7” wide
A few simple carving strokes deftly create an expressive face on this depiction of a weaver hard at work, complete with a doll-sized loom.
Dressed in a miniature blouse and skirt handsewn with tiny stitches, this carved wooden figure from northern Mexico is a beautiful example of a Raramuri doll.
Thank you to NAYA Community Member
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Storyteller Figure
Measures 7.5” tall x 5” wide
Storyteller figurines were originally created by Cochiti artist Helen Cordero in 1964. The design quickly gained in popularity and many other artists started making them as well. They have become one of the most collectible and sought-after forms of clay art.
This storyteller features four figures painted in soft jewel tones, sitting on a coordinating woven rug. The expressions of the children as they listen to the story are charming!
Thank you to NAYA Community Member
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McMenamins Gift Card
This $250 gift card can be used at any McMenamins location for food, beverages, overnight stays, spa treatments and more.
Think of all the wonderful things you could do! Enjoy a delicious dinner in a pub, spend the night in a historic school, relax in one of several unique soaking pools, play a round of golf, and more!
Choose your own adventure with this gift card to the PNW’s family-owned chain of pubs, hotels, and more.
Thank you to McMenamins
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Rose City Riveters
Includes two tickets to the June 8, 2024 game
Are you a soccer fan? Join the preeminent supporter’s group for women’s professional soccer and cheer on the Thorns as they play North Carolina!
With two tickets to the June 8th match, two Riveters t-shirts, and two Riveters scarves, you’ll be ready for a great day of supporting the Portland Thorns. As a bonus, they come in a sturdy clear bag you can take to the game!
Thank you to 107 Independent Supporters Trust
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Flower Delivery Subscription
Enjoy the beauty of flowers with a 6-month flower delivery subscription from Coy & Co. You'll receive a small bouquet of 100% locally grown flowers wrapped in home-compostable paper and string once a month for 6 months!
You'll be able to communicate any flowers/herbs/foliage you're allergic to, and your usual color preferences – and Coy & Co. will take it from there! Every month you'll receive a mix of the best that local farmers have to offer to brighten your home and your mind as the seasons change and progress throughout the year.
Thank you to Coy & Co. Curatorial Floral
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The NAYA Many Nations Academy Celebration honors our students, their achievements, and their bright futures ahead. We invite you to join us for a week of recognition, as we Celebrate our Students, showcase their work, and raise essential funds to help them thrive!
ABOUT THE NAYA MANY NATIONS ACADEMY
The Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) founded its Many Nations Academy (MNA) in 2007, in response to the low graduation rates of Portland’s Native youth. Operating in partnership with Portland Public Schools, the MNA offers a culturally appropriate and student-centered learning environment that approaches its rigorous high-school curriculum through Native ways of knowing.
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2024 is NAYA’s 50th Anniversary!
Future
Since 1974, NAYA has been at the forefront of transforming lives and uplifting youth and families across the Portland region. As we celebrate our students, we also celebrate 50 years of serving our community with innovative and impactful programs like our Many Nations Academy. Since its inception, nearly 170 students have crossed the graduation stage to receive their high school diplomas!
The MNA offers a positive educational experience that integrates core Native American values and emphasizes academic excellence through student empowerment. With an eye toward college and career readiness, MNA students have access to NAYA’s College and Career services, incorporating post-high school preparation and ensuring that students have the skills, tools and support they need to succeed through college and beyond.
Our project-based learning, small class sizes, and focus on relational learning honors the unique talents each student brings into our learning community.
