SKINNER American Indian & Ethnographic Art Sale 2473
September 26, 2009
Boston
American Indian & Ethnographic Art
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Provenance Maori Artifacts Collected by Rev. Alfred Fairbrother Lots 191-195, 197, 199, 202, 203 For an indepth history of Rev. Fairbrother, see R.F. Keam’s Dissolving Dream, 2004. In the 1880s my great-grandfather, Rev. Alfred Fairbrother, was living in New Zealand on expedition with the Baptist church to establish New Zealand’s first Baptist missionary. He lived in a small hand-made hut amongst a Maori tribe near Mt. Tarawera. In 1886, the eruption of the volcano “Mt. Tarawera” destroyed the small Maori village. When my great-grandfather’s time there was coming to a close, the chief of the tribe bestowed upon him these beautiful authentic hand-carved idols, weapons, and tools. Now over 100 years later, these artifacts have been passed down to me. As I have no descendants to pass them on to, I would like someone to appreciate and enjoy these wonderful pieces of history that stand before you. —Maida J. Minadeo
William Albert Kelly (1850-1930) Lots 328-331, 335, 337, 342-345 When in 1884 Civil Government was accorded Alaska, Mr. Kelly was the first commissioned teacher sent out by the Bureau of Education, Washington, D.C. For ten years he served as the Supervisor of Government Schools. For fourteen years he was superintendant of a training school at Sitka, Alaska. In 1892, under President Harrison’s administration, he served as United States Commissioner for the Southern District of Alaska.
Heard Family Lots 361, 362, 412, 428-430, 433-435 These Apache baskets were collected by Gen. John W. Heard (1860-1922), inherited by his youngest son, Gen. Townsend Heard, and have been in the family from the late 19th century until now. Gen. T. Heard left them to his wife, Rose Loring Heard, and they are being sold by her estate. J.W. Heard graduated from West Point in 1883 and was assigned for three years to the Arizona Territory as a young officer of the US Army 3rd Cavalry. It is known that he served in at least two posts there, Fort Thomas and Fort Grant. From 1886 to about 1887 he was posted on several frontier forts along the Rio Grande in western Texas, including Fort Davis, Fort Ringgold, and Fort Sam Houston. He collected a number of Native American items while he was there, including the baskets. Gen. Heard subsequently had a distinguished military career—he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for valor in Cuba as an officer in the Spanish-American War, and became a general officer In WWI.
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1. Pre-Columbian Painted Pottery Figure, Colima, c. 100 B.C.250 A.D., the seated female figure wearing a skirt, with conch shell trumpet in one hand, traces of white, red, and black pigment, ht. 12 in. $400-600
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2. Pre-Columbian Pottery Figure, Nayarit, c. 100 B.C.-250 A.D., the seated emaciated male form with arms across the knees and wearing elaborate ear and nose ornaments, (repaired leg), ht. 14 1/2 in. $400-600
3. Pre-Columbian Painted Pottery Warrior Figure, Nayarit, western Mexico, c. 100 B.C.-A.D. 250, the seated form with helmet and body armor and holding a club, traces of pigment, ht. 15 in. $600-800
5. Pre-Columbian Pottery Dog, Colima, Mexico, c. 100 B.C.-250 A.D., the redware form with pointed ears, incised teeth, and tail spout, (loss to the tip of one ear), lg. 13 1/2 in. $800-1,200 6. Pre-Columbian Pottery Figure, Veracruz, Mexico, c. 600-900 A.D., depicting a priest with outstretched arms, with elaborate headdress and ornaments, traces of paint and black bitumen, (broken and repaired, clay loss), ht. 19 1/2 in. $800-1,200
8. Five Pre-Columbian Pottery Seals, Maya, c. 300-900 A.D., the largest representing “Culculkan” the plumed serpent, the others represent an owl, a frog, and two stylized heads, lg. to 4 1/4 in. $350-450 9. Four Pre-Columbian Chipped Flint Eccentrics, Mayan, c. 600800 A.D., two circular and two with serrated edges, lg. to 4 3/4 in. $600-800 10. Pre-Columbian Polychrome Pottery Cylinder, Maya, the footed form with carved archways, three decorated with seated dignitaries, the rim with abstract avian devices, (hairline crack), ht. 6 1/2, dia. 5 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000 11. Pre-Columbian Polychrome Pottery Bowl, Maya, c. 300-800 A.D., the inside with a band of abstract birds, the outside with seated dignitaries and glyphs, (restored), ht. 3 1/4, dia. 8 in. $400-600
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7. Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Head, Mexico, Teotihuacan, c. 200-500 A.D., the elongated white-greenish human-shaped head, the eyes and mouth drilled at the corners, the ears perforated for attachment, ht. 3 1/4, wd. 5 3/4 in. $4,000-6,000
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12. Pre-Columbian Polychrome Tripod Plate, Maya, c. 550-950 A.D., the interior with dignitary seated on a jaguar skin dais and wearing an elaborate headdress, the flared sides with five jawless head glyphs, dark orange and black against a pale orange ground, (some restoration), ht. 4, dia. 12 in. Provenance: Sotheby’s, May 16, 1995, lot 161. $5,000-7,000
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13. Pre-Columbian Stone Panel, Mexico, possibly Toltec, the profile of a man wearing large ear spools, with one hand shown, 11 x 14 in. $1,200-1,600 14. Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Hacha, Mexico, the abstract deity with long curved tongue projecting from a fanged mouth, oval concave eyes beneath swirled knobs, large swirling ear ornaments, ht. 5 1/2, lg. 6 1/4 in. $2,000-2,500 15. Pre-Columbian Carved Jade Plaque, Maya, c. 500-800 A.D., carved on one side with a seated male figure wearing an elaborate headdress and ornamentation, pierced in five places for attachment, (broken and re-glued), ht. 4 1/2 in. $800-1,200 16. Two Pre-Columbian Relief-Carved Stucco Panels, Maya, c. 550-950 A.D., depicting two confrontational forward-leaning lords wearing elaborate headdresses and ornaments, each 16 x 15 in. $4,000-6,000 17. Pre-Columbian Carved Limestone Figure, Mexico, Huastec, c. 1200-1500 A.D., the standing male form with hands to the chest, characteristic depression at center of chest, with elaborate headdress and draped collar, (stone loss, repair, broken at legs), ht. 51 in. Provenance: Purchased from the Fred Peck estate, Rhode Island, 1950s. $6,000-8,000 18. Two Central American Pre-Columbian Painted Pottery Bowls, Costa Rica, a tripod bowl with feet in the form of humans and polychrome stylized designs overall, and a stylized feline form with black painted detail, (crack to pedestal bowl), bowl ht. 3 3/4, dia. 7 1/4 in. $300-500 19. Three Pre-Columbian Polychrome Tripod Bowls, Costa Rica, two with stylized jaguar (?) feet, all with elaborate decoration, largest ht. 4 3/4, dia. 8 3/4 in. $200-250 20. Two Pre-Columbian Polychrome Bowls, Costa Rica, both with stylized designs, one with avian figures wearing elaborate headdresses, (repairs to one), larger ht. 4 1/4, dia. 9 in. $300-500
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21. Pre-Columbian Painted Pottery Figure, Costa Rica, Nicoya, c. 800-1000 A.D., in the form of a stylized standing female with painted detail, ht. 6 3/4 in. $300-400
24. Pre-Columbian Carved Jade Ear Spools, Costa Rica, Nicoya, c. 1200-1400 A.D., each with four wedge shapes with two perforations and two concave devices, dia. to 3 3/4 in. $800-1,200
22. Pre-Columbian Polychrome Pottery Urn, Costa Rica, Nicoya, c. 800-1000 A.D., in traditional “Pataky� style, depicting a pair of lizards in relief, (some professional restoration over cracks), ht. 13 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500
25. Two Pre-Columbian Carved Jade Celts, Costa Rica, c. 5001000 A.D., an anthopomorphic and an avian form, both pierced for suspension, lg. to 5 1/4 in. $600-800
23. Pre-Columbian Polychrome Pottery Trophy Head Vessel, Costa Rica, c. 800-1000 A.D., pedestal form tapering to the rim, with relief eyes, nose, and ears, painted with elaborate geometric designs, ht. 9 in. $800-1,200
26. Six Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Pendants, Costa Rica, c. 100-500 A.D., four in the form of Axe Gods, ht. to 5 1/4 in. $300-400
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27. Five Pre-Columbian Carved Jade Axe Gods, Costa Rica, c. 100-500 A.D., four in the form of abstract birds, all perforated for suspension, ht. to 5 1/4 in. $300-400 28. Three Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Items, Costa Rica, c. 8001200 A.D., a puma (?) head, an anthropomorphic figure, and a mace head shaped like an owl’s head, ht. to 5 3/4 in. $300-400 29. Pre-Columbian Polychrome Pottery Beaker, Peru, Nazca, c. 300-500 A.D., spotted back, the front with a relief-carved seated “cargador,” convex bottom, (minor restoration), ht. 8 3/4 in. $400-600
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30. Central American Polychrome Pottery Urn, Costa Rica, c. 800-1000 A.D., the pedestal form with two arms holding a severed head, with bands of stylized geometric design, (minor loss), ht. 10 in. $800-1,200 31. Pre-Columbian Polychrome Painted Bowl, Peru, Nazca, c. 200-400 A.D., the outside with stylized U-shaped sharks, ht. 4 1/2, dia. 5 3/4 in. $400-600 32. Pre-Columbian Pottery Vessel, Arawak, large bowl form with two animal head lugs at the rim, (cracks, restored bottom), ht. 11 1/2, dia. 17 1/2 in. $400-600
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33. Pre-Columbian Pottery “Maternity” Bowl, Colombia, Narino, c. 850-1250 A.D., the rim in the form of a male (?) figure, negative resist decoration, includes stand, (surface loss at bottom), ht. 3, dia. 3 7/8 in. $300-400
34. Pre-Columbian Pottery Figure, Ecuador, Quimbaya “Retablo,” c. 500-1000 A.D., the buff color seated female with stylized square head, incised detail, and copper nose and ear ornaments, (cracks), ht. 10 1/2 in. $500-700
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35. Pre-Columbian Pottery Figure, Colombia, Calima, 400-800 A.D., orangeware, depicting a highly stylized female figure wearing a necklace and ear ornaments, strap and double-spout top, incised detail, (minor surface loss at bottom), ht. 6 1/4 in. $400-600 36. Pre-Columbian Painted Pottery Bowl, Colombia, Narino, 8501250 A.D., the inside depicting a warrior in red-brown on a buffcolor background, ht. 3 3/4, dia. 7 1/4 in. $300-400 37. Two Pre-Columbian Painted Pottery Bowls, Colombia, Narino, 800-1200 A.D., pedestal forms, painted on the inside with abstract deer and geometric designs, (chips), ht. to 3 1/2, dia. to 6 in. $300-400 38. Three Pre-Columbian Painted Pottery Bowls, Colombia, Narino, c. 800-1200 A.D., pedestal forms, all painted on the inside, one with a row of abstract feline forms, one with dancers holding hands, and one with four warrior (?) figures, (minor restoration), ht. to 3 3/4, dia. to 7 3/4 in. $500-700
39. Five Strands of Pre-Columbian Carnelian Beads, Columbia, Tairona, various shaped beads, restrung, bead lg. to 1 1/4 in. $600-800 40. Large Group of Carved Pre-Columbian Beads, Columbia, Tairona culture, over 100, in the form of stylized animals (?). $250-350 41. Five Strands of Pre-Columbian Carnelian Beads, Columbia, Tairona, various sizes and shapes, restrung, bead lg. to 2 1/8 in. $600-800 42. Pre-Columbian Shell and Silver Necklace, Chimu, c. 13001450 A.D., with ten silver warrior amulet beads, spondylus shell beads, and a crystal center bead, (restrung), lg. 18 in. end to end. $300-400 43. Pre-Columbian Stone and Metal Necklace, Chavin, c. 900-200 B.C., various large stone beads of serpentine (?) with goldcovered globular beads and a large crystal pendant, (restrung), lg. 21 1/2 in. from end to end. $300-400
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44. Pre-Columbian Quartz Crystal Necklace, Sinu, Colombia, 400800 A.D., twenty-seven large tubular beads, (restrung), bead lg. to 1 1/4 in. $250-350
46. Pre-Columbian Copper Ornament, Peru, Chimu culture, 12001500 A.D., the crescent shape with two stylized repousse monkeys, wd. 7 1/4 in. $500-700
45. Two Pre-Columbian Silver Amulets, the smaller figure is from the Inca, the larger is Jalisco, San Juanito style, both appear to depict female forms, ht. to 2 in. $400-600
47. Pre-Columbian Silver Beaker, Peru, Chimu, c. 1100-1350 A.D., the flared form with repousse marine motif depicting pelicans and other sea birds, ht. 7 3/4 in. $600-800 48. Pre-Columbian Silver Arm Band, Chimu, c. 1350-1450 A.D., the rectangular form with two repousse warriors wearing crescent headdresses, with braided fiber ties, 5 x 4 1/2 in. $250-350 49. Pre-Columbian Carved Wood Lime Container, Peru, Huari, c. 600-900 A.D., in the form of a seated monkey with Kero, the head is the removable dipper, original fiber cord, ht. 2 in. $400-600 50. Large Pre-Columbian Woven Bag, Peru, Nazca (?), c. 200-600 A.D., with multicolored braided strap, the front with an abstract feline at the top and rows of birds and geometric designs below, (some damage), 22 x 17 in. $400-600 51. Pre-Columbian Shirt, Peru, Huari, c. 900-1100 A.D., the sleeveless pullover with multicolored stripes and concentric pattern borders, braided fringe at the bottom, (minor wool loss, stains), 25 x 18 in. $350-450
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54. Two Pre-Columbian Items, a copper/bronze tumi with two monkey adornos, Chimu, c. 1300-1400 A.D., and a wood blowgun (?), with a two-color string, Nazca (?), lg. of tumi 4 3/4, lg. of blowgun 9 1/2 in. $300-400
55. Three Pre-Columbian Items, two pyro-engraved cane snuff inhalers, Peru, Huari, c. 900-1000 A.D., and a gourd lime container with pyro-engraved designs, Nazca, c. 100-300 A.D., lg. of inhalers to 12, ht. of container with stopper 3 1/2 in. $300-400
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56. Pre-Columbian Balance Beam, Peru, Chimu, c. 1350-1450 A.D., the bone beam with four stylized monkeys, original fiber netting and silver cups (one damaged), beam wd. 3 1/8 in. $250-350
52. Pre-Columbian Cotton and Feather Pouch, Nazca, Peru, c. 500-800 A.D., a woven fiber bag overlaid with rows of black, orange, and yellow feathers in a simple geometric pattern, (minor loss), 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. $300-400
57. Three Pre-Columbian Bronze Crabs, Peru, Moche, c. 200-500 A.D., lg. to 2 7/8 in. $300-400
53. Two Pre-Columbian Textile Fragments, Peru, a Paracas panel with embroidered warriors, c. 200 B.C.-100 A.D., (some restoration); and a Chancay panel depicting anthropomorphic figures, c. 1200-1350 A.D., 26 x 10 3/4 and 24 1/2 x 6 1/2 in., respectively. $300-400
58. Pre-Columbian Carved Wood Spoon, Peru, late Lambayequeearly Chimu, c. 1100-1200 A.D., with incised geometric decoration, the finial in the form of Naylamp (founder of the Lambayeque dynasty), traces of white pigment, lg. 8 1/4 in. $400-600
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61. Pre-Columbian Pottery Vessel, Peru, Chancay, 1000-1200 A.D., two box-shape forms on pedestals, with one panel of relief monkeys, joined at the top by a spout with a strap leading to a seated monkey playing an ocarina (?), (repairs, cracks, clay loss), ht. 8 1/4 in. $400-600 62. Pre-Columbian Painted Pottery Portrait Head Vessel, Peru, Moche, c. 300-800 A.D., with tall flared spout, depicting a man with tattooed face and wearing tubular ear ornaments, (one of them reattached), ht. 8 in. $500-700
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63. Pre-Columbian Polychrome Dog Effigy Vessel, Chancay, c. 1000-1200 A.D., a stylized hairless “viringo” dog with flared spout from the back, painted in shades of red and black, ht. 6 1/2 in. $300-400
66. Pre-Columbian Pottery Vessel, Peru, Moche, c. 400-600 A.D., in the form of a seated puma, with strap and spout, (loss to one foot), lg. 7 in. $300-400
64. Pre-Columbian Polychrome Pottery Dog, Peru, Nazca, c. 250650 A.D., the spotted “viringo” laying on its side, with strap and spout handle, lg. 5 1/2 in. $300-500
67. Pre-Columbian Painted Pottery Vessel, Peru, Moche, c. 500700 A.D., depicting a two-color parrot on a naturally depicted tree branch, ht. 6 1/2, lg. 7 1/2 in. $500-700
65. Pre-Columbian Pottery Effigy Vessel, Inca, 1300-1400 A.D., depicting a Puma with abstract painted spots, single large spout from the top, the tail perforated for pouring, lg. 9 in. $300-400
68. Pre-Columbian Pottery Parrot, Peru, Chancay, c. 1000-1200 A.D., an unusual vessel with flared spout from one side, ht. 6, lg. 7 in. $300-400
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69. Pre-Columbian Whistling Bird Vessel, Peru, Salinar, c. 200 B.C.-200 A.D., with strap and spout and smaller abstract “bird” forms, (part of the pedestal missing), ht. 6 in. $400-600 70. Pre-Columbian Stirrup Spout Pottery Vessel, Peru, Moche, 400-600 A.D., depicting a marine “nightmare” scene, (some overpainting), ht. 9 in. $500-700 71. Pre-Columbian Pottery Trumpet, Moche, Peru, 500-800 A.D., the bell in the form of a warrior with a club, red-brown, matte white, and black pigments, ht. 8 1/4 in. $700-900
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72. Pre-Columbian Pottery Vessel, Peru, Lambayeque, c. 9501250 A.D., the pedestal form with three striped fruit, spout, and strap, depicting a nursing animal, red-brown detail on a buff-color background, (ears repaired), ht. 9, lg. 8 in. $400-600 73. Pre-Columbian Painted Pottery Whistling Vessel, Peru, Lambayeque, c. 900-1000 A.D., with strap and spout, a bird perched on top of a curled fox, painted detail, ht. 8 in. $500-700 74. Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Mortar, northwestern Argentina, Condorhuasi, c. 200 B.C.-300 A.D., depicting a standing fanged feline, (loss to tail and one fang), ht. 4 1/8, lg. 8 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000
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75. Pre-Columbian Pyro-Engraved Gourd Bowl, northern Argentina, c. 200 B.C.-100 A.D., depicting a spider (?), several “Reas” or “Nandus” (flightless birds unique to the South American continent), (with an ancient repair), ht. 2 3/4, dia. 5 1/2 in. $300-400 76. Pre-Columbian Pyro-Engraved Gourd, Chimu, c. 1300-1400 A.D., possibly a Maraca with stylized feline and serpent designs, ht. 10 1/4 in. $350-450 77. Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Bowl, northern Argentina, Cienaga culture, c. 200 B.C.-300 A.D., the cylindrical black stone form slightly flared at the rim and with two stylized spotted feline forms looking up from the rim, ht. 4 3/4, wd. 8 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000
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78. Thirty-nine Finely Worked African Neolithic Stone Spear Points, Niger, Sahara desert, c. 3000 B.C., lg. to 2 in. $250-350 79. Four African Neolithic Stone Axes, Niger, Sahara Desert, c. 3000 B.C., lg. to 6 in. $250-350 80. Two African Neolithic Carved Stone Rings, Niger, Sahara desert, c. 3000 B.C., of unknown use, dia. to 4 1/2 in. $250-350 81. Two African Carved Wood Divination Trays, Yoruba, both with stylized relief-carved faces, the larger with panels of carved cowrie shells, dark patinas, dia. to 16 in. $600-800
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82. Three African Carved Wood Divination Trays, Yoruba, various shapes and with border decoration, patinas of use, lg. to 15 1/2 in. $600-800
85. African Carved Wood Colonial Figure, Yoruba, the standing male form holding a rifle, with a bayonet at the side, and wearing European attire, (cracks), ht. 16 in. $300-400
83. Four African Carved Wood Divination Trays, Yoruba, three rectangular and one circular form, all with relief-carved geometric border and single face at upper center, patinas of use, lg. to 11 3/4 in. $600-800
86. Matched Pair of African Carved Wood Ibeji Female Dolls, Yoruba, standing with hands at the sides, with tall incised coiffures, beaded necklaces, traces of red and blue pigments, ht. 8 3/4 in. $700-900
84. African Carved Wood Divination Bowl, Yoruba, the bowl perched on two stylized birds, (cracks), ht. 6 3/4 in. $300-400
87. African Carved Wood Ibeji Doll, Yoruba, the female form wearing a cloth garment ornamented with cowrie shells, ht. 9 in. $800-1,200
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88. Pair of African Carved Wood Figures, Fon, the standing male and female forms with incised detail, (wood loss), ht. 7 in. $700-900
92. African Carved Wood Ibeji Doll, Yoruba, the female form with high incised coiffure, (wood loss), ht. 10 1/2 in. $500-700
89. Two African Carved Wood Ibeji Dolls, Yoruba, female twins with ridged coiffures and trade bead ornaments, ht. 10 in. $500-700
93. African Carved Wood Ibeji Doll, Yoruba, the female form with incised coiffure beaded ornaments, with incised "X" at bottom of base, ht. 9 1/2 in. $600-800
90. Two African Carved Wood Ibeji Dolls, Yoruba, female twin figures with scarification marks on face and abdomen, each with a large brass ring on one side, traces of red and blue pigment, dark patina, ht. 11 1/2 in. $500-700
94. African Carved Wood Ibeji Doll, Yoruba, the male form with central ridge coiffure, dark patina, (wood loss), ht. 8 1/2 in. $600-800
91. Two African Carved Wood Ibeji Dolls, Yoruba, matched male and female pair, both with scarification patterns on head, chest, and abdomen, ht. 9 1/2 in. $500-700
95. African Carved Wood Ibeji Doll, Yoruba, female form, (much wear and insect damage), ht. 8 in. $800-1,200 96. African Carved Wood Ibeji Doll, Yoruba, the female form with high blued coiffure, rich patina, ht. 10 1/2 in. $600-800
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99. African Carved Wood Ibeji Doll, Yoruba, the male form with lobed coiffure and beads at the waist, ht. 10 1/2 in. $500-700 100. African Carved Wood Ibeji Doll, Yoruba, the female form with hands to the hips, the central ridge coiffure with incised detail, dark patina, ht. 9 3/4 in. $800-1,200 101. African Carved Wood Staff, Yoruba, Eshu, the short staff with a kneeling figure wearing a distinctive curved headdress with a perforated ridge along the top terminating in a smaller bearded head, the neck with cloth and leather collars with dangling stacked cowrie shells, black surface with traces of blue pigment, ht. 17 in. $3,000-4,000 102. African Carved Wood Female Figure, Yoruba, the standing figure holding a large bowl, with tall coiffure and wearing ornaments at the neck, wrists, and waist, traces of pigment, (wood loss), ht. 15 1/2 in. $500-700 103. African Carved Wood Divination Bowl, Yoruba, c. mid-20th century, the lidded form carved with various human and animal forms, traces of blue pigment, ht. 23 1/2 in. $1,000-1,200 104. African Carved Wood Figure, Yoruba, the male form with prominent features, partially encrusted patina, (wood loss), ht. 9 in. $600-800 105. African Carved Wood Helmet Mask, Yoruba, Epa, a maternity form standing with two infants seated on a male head, red pigment, (wood loss), ht. 41 in. $7,000-9,000 106. African Polychrome Carved Wood Mask, Yoruba, Egungun, an ancestor mask in the form of a head with stylized ears, abstract animal attached at the back, hourglass form above, and wearing a beard, painted geometric detail, ht. 19 in. $400-600 107. Five African Items, Khosa, three woman’s beaded fiber courting skirts with brass bead belts, and two brass and hide courting belts, lg. of beadwork to 9 in. $400-600
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108. African Carved Wood Headrest, Shona, the stylized form with pyro-engraved detail, (repair), ht. 5 1/2, wd. 7 1/2 in. $600-800
109. African Carved Wood Bowl and Two Spoons, Shona, the bowl on four feet with handles and relief-carved geometric devices on the underside, the spoons with partially decorated handles, patina of use, lg. of bowl 16 1/2 in. $300-400
110. African Forged Metal Throwing Knife, “Muder,� Sudan, c. 19th century, stylized curved blade with single pointed projection, incised geometric designs, the grip of wood strips with hide lacing, patina of use, custom stand, ht. 31 in. $800-1,200
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111. African Carved Wood Mask, Erhobo, highly stylized with pierced round eyes, projecting mouth, and pointed ears, traces of white and red pigment, (wood loss), ht. 18 1/2 in. $500-700
112. African Carved Wood Mask, Dogon, the hollow elongated form with central crest, long narrow nose, ovoid mouth, and short beard and ears, patina of use, ht. 22 in. $400-600
113. African Carved Wood Mask, Dan, the hollow form with long pointed chin, pierced slit eyes, grooved detail with remnant metal overlays, dark patina, ht. 10 1/2 in. $500-700
114. African Carved Wood Head, Fang, with heart-shaped face, metal eyes, stylized coiffure, atop a long tapered neck, (wood loss), ht. 15 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000
115. African Carved Wood Drum, possibly Fang, openwork base with kaolin-filled relief-carved geometric devices, hide head, patina of use, ht. 44 1/2 in. $400-600 110
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116. African Carved Wood Female Figure, Angola, possibly Lwena, the kneeling form delicately carved with cylindrical headdress containing ritual (?) material, brass tacks around the base, ht. of wood 9 1/4 in. $3,000-4,000
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117. African Carved Wood Staff, Dogon, curved head, with two relief-carved figures and geometric detail, lg. 36 in. $400-600
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118. African Ceremonial Covered Vessel or Trough, Dogon, the rectangular form on four feet, with stylized animal head and tail projecting from the ends, the sides with relief-carved male and female humans and lizards, the cover with projecting seated humans at each end and two lizards and two snakes, dark patina, (old repairs), lg. 36 in. $5,000-7,000 119. African Carved Stone Head, Cross River, probably part of a larger figure, the triangular granite (?) form with stylized facial features, ht. 15 1/2 in. $6,000-8,000
120. African Boli Figure, Bamana, the zoomorphic quadruped with massive round legs, protruding round snout, and rounded hump, composed of various materials and with encrusted patina, (cracks), ht. 18, lg. 24 in. Provenance: Ex Patti Cadby Birch collection. $3,000-4,000 121. Amazon Painted Bark Fiber Mask, 20th century, fits over the head, with large stylized nose and ears, black painted detail, custom stand, ht. 22 in. Provenance: The estate of William S. Greenspon. $200-300
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123. Amazonian Tomoko Mask, Wayana-Apari, northern Brazil, cane structure with two-color geometric face done in clay and wax, mantle of long palm fronds, includes stand, ht. 57 in. $300-500
124. Two Indonesian Carved Wood Pig Trap Charms, both with finials in the form of a stylized seated human figure with hands to the chin, lg. to 20 1/2 in. Provenance: Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $500-700
125. Philippines Carved Wood Female Ancestor Figure, Igorot, the stylized form standing on a square base with hands to the hips, ht. 15 3/4 in. Provenance: Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $400-600
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126. New Guinea Painted and Carved Wood Canoe Fetish, Massim, Munkuri Island, stylized scroll carving with frigate birds, alligators, etc., traces of red, white, and black pigment, (damage), ht. 16 in.
127. Melanesian Carved Wood Figure, Tobi Island, the stylized squatting form with shell inlaid eyes, (repair to one foot), ht. 9 in. Provenance: Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $400-600
Provenance: Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $250-350
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128. Indonesian Carved Wood Door Panel, Flores Island, one side with a relief-carved stylized horned animal head, 39 x 17 1/4 in. $900-1,200
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129. Indonesian Bone Sculpture, depicting a seated man with arms crossed over the knees and wearing long ear ornaments, ht. 2 1/2 in. $500-700
130. Four Carved Wood Tribal Items, two New Guinea polychrome implements, a New Guinea mortar, and an Aborigine boomerang, lg. to 20 1/2 in. $300-400
131. New Guinea Woven Fiber and Dog Tooth Plaque, Sepik River, dark patina (minor loss), lg. 16 1/2 in. Provenance: Dillingham collection, Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $300-400
132. Three New Guinea Carved Bone Implements, all with abstract bird heads, incised decoration, and traces of pigment, (damage), lg. to 7 1/2 in. Provenance: Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $300-400 129
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133. New Guinea Carved Wood Hook Figure, Sepik River, the stylized male figure with painted head and detail, ht. 19 1/2 in. Provenance: Leo and Lillian Fortess collection.
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$300-400 134. New Guinea Carved Wood Finger Drum, Massim area, with flared bottom, zoomorphic handle, and original reptile skin head, ht. 10 1/2 in.
137. New Guinea Carved Wood Ancestor Mask, Kairim Island, stylized bird form with slightly encrusted patina, ht. 26 in. $500-700
Provenance: Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $500-700 135. Two New Guinea Carved Wood Ancestor Figures, Murik Lakes, Sepik area, highly stylized male forms with traces of red ochre, ht. to 11 in. $600-800
138. New Guinea Carved Wood Ancestor Mask, Middle Sepik, human form with bird-like features, heavy wood with traces of red pigment, ht. 19 in. $500-700
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139. New Guinea Carved Wood Stool, Sepik area, the oval form with four legs, each relief-carved with a stylized face, ht. 7, lg. 19 1/2 in. $300-500
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142. New Guinea Carved Wood Drum, Sepik River, the cylindrical waisted form with stylized crocodile mouth pattern, two-headed handle, lizard skin head, traces of pigment, lg. 21 1/2 in. Provenance: Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $500-700
140. New Guinea Carved Wood Drum, Papuan Gulf, of waisted form, with crocodile mouth, (damaged lizard skin head), lg. 25 1/2 in. Provenance: Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $600-800
141. New Guinea Carved Wood Kundu Drum, Sepik River area, cylindrical-waisted form, the handle with stylized face on one end and lizard on the opposite end, patina of use, (cracks), ht. 31 in. $500-700
143. New Guinea Carved Wood Kundu Drum, Papuan Gulf area, the cylindrical-waisted form with stylized crocodile mouth and deep incised geometric and stylized face devices, traces of pigment, ht. 27 in. $600-800 144. New Guinea Carved and Painted Wood Drum, the tapered cylindrical form with deep cut scroll pattern and open animal jaws at one end, red and white pigments, (old crack bound with braided fiber), lg. 38 in. Provenance: Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $400-600
148. Melanesian Spear, Admiralty Islands, obsidian point mounted in wood and with nut paste binding, with shell additions, and painted with red, white, and black geometric designs, original wood shaft, with custom stand, lg. 69 in. $800-1,200 149. Melanesian Carved Wood Dance Club, Santa Cruz Islands, the prowed form with two stylized animal head projections, coconut fiber attachments and red and black stylized designs, (cracks, minor wood loss), lg. 46 1/2 in. $300-500 150. Melanesian Carved Wood Dance Club, Santa Cruz Islands, the prowed form with two stylized animal head projections, fiber skirt, seed pod suspensions from the handle, and red and black stylized designs, (cracks), lg. 33 in. $300-400
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145. Two Melanesian Carved Wood Lime Spatulas, Trobriand Islands, with abstract janus figures and incised scroll designs, lg. to 21 in. $500-700 146. Ten Melanesian Carved Wood Items, nine various size clubs and a New Guinea spatulate form, (damage), lg. to 30 in. $300-500 147. Eleven New Guinea Carved Wood and Cane Spears, various shape points, some with remnant fiber wrapping, lg. to 119 in. $600-800
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152. Western Australian Aborigine Carved Wood Shield, the oval form with liner incising on the front, the reverse with handle and finely carved maze pattern, patina of use, lg. 26 3/4 in. $500-700
153. Two Australian Aborigine Carved Wood Spear Throwers, both flat tapered forms with notched grip, one with shallow grooves and traces of red pigment, lg. to 40 in. $500-700
154. Two Australian Aborigine Dance Wands (?), cylindrical forms with one end in the form of a bird beak, one with red and white pigment, both with grooved surface, patina of use, lg. to 26 in. $500-700
155. Two Australian Aborigine Carved Wood Implements, both hardwood forms with linear grooved surface and traces of painted decoration, one slightly flared at one end, lg. to 28 in. $500-700 149
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151. Australian Aborigine Carved Wood Spear Thrower, the elliptical form with incised zigzag device on one side, traces of black and white pigment, lg. 27 in. $400-600
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157. Three Australian Aborigine Carved Wood Items, two boomerangs and a bullroar (?) decorated on one side with incised zigzag pattern, lg. to 23 1/2 in. $400-600
161. Australian Aborgine Painted Wood Club, a long paddle-like form with red-brown and white geometric designs on the blade top, dark patina, (wood loss), lg. 55 in. $300-400
158. Four Australian Aborigine Carved Wood Items, two boomerangs with pyro-engraved decoration on one side, (wood loss); and two pole clubs (?) with grooved surfaces and dark patinas, lg. to 26 1/2 in. $300-500
162. Six Australian Aboriginal Carved and Painted Wood Spears, all with either single or double barbed points, with grooved shafts and red and white pigments, lg. to 128 in. $600-800
159. Six Australian Aborigine Miniature Carved Wood Items, a shield, a spear (?), and four clubs, lg. to 9 in. $200-300
163. Six Australian Aboriginal Carved and Painted Wood Spears, all with single or double barbed points, grooved shafts, and red, white, and black pigments, (some wood loss), lg. to 128 in. $600-800
160. Seven Australian Aborigine Carved Wood Boomerangs, various size and shapes, two with grooved surfaces on one side, lg. to 29 1/2 in. $800-1,200
164. Nine Engravings Concerning the Exploration of Polynesia by Captain James Cook, 18th century, three maps, three portraits, and various ceremonial scenes, matted, image size to 9 x 15 in. $2,000-3,000
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165. Polynesian Carved Wood Oil Dish, Fiji, the shallow eliptical form with three short feet and two strut handle, dark patina, lg. 17 1/4 in.
167. Polynesian Coiled Basketry Bowl, Tonga, c. first half 19th century, the oval form with flat bottom curving towards the rim, with braided fiber handle, dark patina, ht. 7 1/2, wd. 12 1/2 in.
Provenance: Josef Mueller collection, Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $500-700
Provenance: Ex Catherine and Ralph Metcalf collection. $2,000-2,500
166. Melanesian Incised Decorated Gourd Dipper, New Caledonia, 19th century, with stylized human, animal, and geometric designs on the outside, dark patina, (early fiber repairs), wd. 8 1/2 in. $400-600
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168. Polynesian Coconut Shell Container, Tonga, c. mid-19th century, the lid with delicate teardrop-shaped shell decoration, fiber strap, old label at the bottom, ht. 3 5/8, dia. 4 in. $1,000-1,500
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169. Polynesian Carved Shell Kap Kap, Marquesas Islands, white concave oval shell backing, the inner shell with pierced rim and two hooked projections at the bottom, with six spokes terminating in abstract human faces, twisted fiber headband, with custom stand, wd. 7 1/8 in. $1,500-2,000 170. Three New Guinea Carved Shell Kap Kaps, elliptical white shells with abstract inner shells held in place by a single small white shell, custom stands, wd. to 5 in. $800-1,200 171. Polynesian Carved Wood Figure, Easter Island, Moai, Kavakava, c. mid-19th century, emaciated form with long arms, prominent spinal cord and rib cage, the head with short beard and replaced eyes, dark patina, (penis removed), ht. 14 in. $8,000-12,000 172. Three Polynesian Carved Wood Clubs, Fiji, two of gunstock variety, one with remnant sennet-wrapped handle, the third club with flared head, lg. to 34 in. $400-600 173. Two Polynesian Carved Wood Clubs, Fiji, cylindrical forms with rounded heads and chip-carved handles, dark patinas, lg. to 48 in. $400-600
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174. Polynesian Carved Wood Dance Club, Fiji Islands, 19th century, a lotus form, the stylized head with incised geometric pattern, dark patina, (wood loss), lg. 31 1/2 in. $600-800 175. Melanisian Carved Wood Staff, Vanuatu, cylindrical form with conical terminals, dark patina, tag reads “Ex Josef Mueller Coll.,� lg. 27 1/2 in. $300-400 176. Polynesian Carved Wood Club, Fiji, (Totokia), a pineapple-style club with original plaited coir-wrapped shaft, dark patina, lg. 31 1/2 in. $800-1,200 177. Melanesian Carved Wood Parrying Shield, Soloman Islands, the double-edged sickle-shape blade with medial ridge on both sides, with pointed circular shaft, dark patina, lg. 60 in. $800-1,200 178. Melanesian Carved Wood Paddle Club, Vanuatu, with a conical finial at one end and paddle shape at the other end, rich brown patina, lg. 51 1/2 in. Provenance: Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $600-800
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179. Polynesian Carved Wood Club, Fiji, c. first half 19th century, of root form with chip-carved handle, dark patina, lg. 42 in. $500-700 180. Three Polynesian Carved Wood Throwing Clubs, one with a spherical head, one lobed, and one with a grooved head and tooth (?) inlay, all with chip-carved handles, lg. to 17 in. $800-1,200
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181. Polynesian Fiber and Whale Tooth Necklace, Fiji, Tabua, 19th century, braided fiber cord, the tooth with “E� incised on one side, dark patina, tooth lg. 7 in. $1,000-1,200 182. Hawaiian Stone Pounder, flared form with round base and rounded finial, ht. 7 1/2 in. $400-600
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183. Hawaiian Carved Wood Tapa Mallet, 19th century, three sides with fine linear grooves, one side checkered, dark patina, lg. 14 1/4 in. $400-600 184. Hawaiian Feather Lei, c. last quarter 19th century, with yellow yarn ends, ribbon ties, and composed of a green cylinder with alternating flared red feathers, approx. dia. 9 in. $800-1,200
185. Large Hawaiian Tapa Bed Cloth, “Kapa Moi,� c. mid-19th century, with layered tapa cloth, red pigment on one side, 95 x 76 in. Provenance: Ex Catherine and Ralph Metcalf collection, Honolulu. $4,000-6,000 186. Two Hawaiian Turned Wood Bowls, c. late 19th century, (the smaller one has a crack), ht. to 4 1/2 in. $400-600
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187. Hawaiian Carved Wood Poi Bowl, c. 19th century, the circular form of koa wood, with indigenous repairs including a butterfly shape, glossy patina, ht. 6 1/2, dia. 13 1/2 in. $800-1,200
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188. Hawaiian Calabash, 19th century, the shallow circular form of koa wood with light and dark grain, hand-carved with traditional finish, ht. 4 3/4, dia. 8 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000
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189. Large Hawaiian Calabash with Stand, c. mid-19th century, the deep hemispherical form carved from koa wood, with early round stand, (various shape native repairs), ht. 12 1/2, dia. 16 1/2 in. Provenance: Ex Catherine and Ralph Metcalf collection. $8,000-12,000
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190. Maori Carved Amber Head, c. 1880s, carved for the tourist trade, (loss), ht. 4 in. $400-600 191. Maori Carved Wood Canoe Bailer, New Zealand, 19th century, the scoop partially edged with scroll design, the unusual double handle with bird head finials sharing a common mouth, patina of use, lg. 21 in. Provenance: Collected by Rev. Alfred Fairbrother, Baptist minister to the Maoris, 1882-85. $4,000-6,000
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192. Maori Carved Wood Club, New Zealand, 19th century, the paddle-like form and finial carved with stylized designs, pierced for suspension, lg. 25 1/4 in. Provenance: Collected by Rev. Alfred Fairbrother, Baptist minister to the Maoris, 1882-85. $800-1,200 193. Maori Carved Wood Pounder, New Zealand, 19th century, the elliptical form with carved linear decoration, the handle pierced for suspension, lg. 11 1/2 in. Provenance: Collected by Rev. Alfred Fairbrother, Baptist minister to the Maoris, 1882-85. $500-700
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194. Maori Carved Wood Adze Handle, New Zealand, 19th century, with stylized Tiki figure, the curved handle with stylized finial, pierced for suspension, lg. 14 3/4 in. Provenance: Collected by Rev. Alfred Fairbrother, Baptist minister to the Maoris, 1882-85. $800-1,200
195. Maori Carved Wood Figure, Tiki, New Zealand, 19th century, with large stylized head, four-finger hands, extended abdomen, and central joining pole at the back, weathered patina, later gold pigment at eyes, (wood loss), ht. 10 in. Provenance: Collected by Rev. Alfred Fairbrother, Baptist minister to the Maoris, 1882-85. $3,000-4,000
196. Large Polynesian Carved Wood Treasure Box, Maori, 19th century, the lidded oval form with incised scroll design, the handles in the form of stylized women with haliotis shell inlaid eyes, the lid pierced at each end for suspension, dark patina, lg. 24 in. $12,000-16,000
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197. Maori Carved Wood Billhook Hand Club, New Zealand, 19th century, the curved blade with deeply carved scroll designs and recumbent bird-head figure on the inside, the handle with grotesque mask finial, pierced for suspension, lg. 14 3/4 in. Provenance: Collected by Rev. Alfred Fairbrother, Baptist minister to the Maoris, 1882-85. $4,000-6,000
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198. Maori Carved Wood Treasure Box, Waka Huia, the oval form carved allover with geometric pattern, the female figures at each end with projecting heads as handles, dark patina, (missing lid), lg. 18 3/4 in. Provenance: Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $3,000-4,000
199. Maori Carved Whale Bone Fiddle Hand Club, Kotiate, New Zealand, 19th century, fiddle-shape blade, the neck terminating in a Tiki head finial, pierced for suspension, lg. 13 in. Provenance: Collected by Rev. Alfred Fairbrother, Baptist minister to the Maoris, 1882-85. $4,000-6,000
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200. Polynesian Carved Wood Treasure Box, Maori, 19th century, the lidded oval form with incised scroll designs, with stylized Tiki figure on one end and Tiki head on the other, dark rich patina, includes stand, lg. 16 1/2 in. $12,000-16,000 201. Maori Carved Wood Long Club, 19th century, the diminutive form with long paddle-like shaft, the janus head finial with carved scrolls on one side, dark patina, lg. 38 in. $800-1,200
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202. Maori Carved Wood Long Club, Taiaha, New Zealand, 19th century, the long shaft with janus head finial, carved scrolls on protruding tongue and about the head, with two remaining haliotis shell inlaid eyes, lg. 63 1/2 in. Provenance: Collected by Rev. Alfred Fairbrother, Baptist minister to the Maoris, 1882-85. $3,000-4,000
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203. Maori Carved Wood Male Figure, New Zealand, 19th century, the standing form with arms projecting behind the back, the three-fingered hands clasping a protruding abdomen, with squat legs atop a U-shaped base, the large head and parts of the body covered in deeply carved tattoo designs, with haliotis shell inlay eyes, dark patina, (some wood loss at feet), ht. 30 in. Provenance: Collected by Rev. Alfred Fairbrother, Baptist minister to the Maoris, 1882-85. $30,000-50,000
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204. Two Necklaces, a Plains Indian necklace of turtle femur bones on hide, and a child’s animal tooth necklace with jacla pendant, lg. of latter 10 in. $250-350 205. Central Plains Beaded Necklace, Lakota, c. last quarter 19th century, possibly a bandolier, the long strap with a tubular beaded pendant, tabs and beaded fringe at one end, remnant animal hair on the strap, old tag reads “Sioux, near White River S. Dakota,” lg. 35 in. $300-400 206. Two Plains/Plateau Beaded Items, c. late 19th century, a pair of Northern Plains armbands, hide with cloth covering, multicolored geometric designs on a white ground, and a Plateau belt, on commercial leather, with abstract floral devices on a blue ground, (minor bead loss to belt), belt lg. 33 1/2 in. $250-350 207. Central Plains Beaded Hide Moccasins, Lakota, c. late 19th century, hard sole forms with multicolor geometric designs on a white ground, traces of yellow pigment, lg. 10 in. $600-800
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208. Central Plains Beaded Hide Moccasins, Cheyenne, c. late 19th century, hard sole forms with single thunderbird on the vamps, minimal geometric devices on a white ground, (some hide separation), lg. 11 in. $600-800 209. Central Plains Beaded Hide Moccasins, Lakota, c. last quarter 19th century, the buffalo hide hard sole forms with muticolored geometric designs on a white ground, soles are recycled parfleche, (minor damage), lg. 10 in. $600-800 210. Central Plains Beaded Hide Moccasins, Cheyenne, c. last quarter 19th century, the hard sole forms with typical geometric designs and green “buffalo” tracks on a white background, (one moccasin slightly stiff, minor bead loss), lg. 10 1/2 in. $800-1,200 211. Central Plains Beaded Hide Moccasins, Lakota, c. early 20th century, the hard sole forms with bifurcated tongues, with multicolored geometric designs on a white ground, lg. 10 1/2 in. $500-700
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212. Central Plains Beaded Hide Moccasins, Lakota, c. first quarter 20th century, hard soles, the commercial leather uppers with multicolored geometric designs on a white ground, lg. 10 1/2 in. $400-600
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214. Central Plains Beaded Hide Moccasins, Lakota, c. late 19th century, hard sole forms beaded with multicolored geometric designs, lg. 9 1/2 in. $500-700 215. Central Plains Beaded Hide Moccasins, Lakota, c. 1900, the hard sole forms with green “buffalo tracks” and multicolored geometric devices on a white ground, (minor bead loss), lg. 10 1/2 in. $500-700 216. Central Plains Beaded Hide Leggings, Cheyenne, c. last quarter 19th century, with yellow pigment overall and beaded with bold multicolored geometric designs on a white ground, lg. 19 in. $2,000-2,500 217. Central Plains Beaded Hide and Cloth Possible Bag, Lakota, c. late 19th century, with canvas back, the hide front with multicolor geometric and cross devices on a white ground, 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. $500-700 218. Central Plains Beaded Hide Woman’s Leggings, Lakota, c. late 19th century, multicolored geometric designs on a white ground, (bead loss), ht. 12 3/4 in. $500-700 219. Central Plains Beaded Hide Pipe Bag, Cheyenne, c. last quarter 19th century, the diminutive form with long bead-edged tabs from the top, beaded on both sides with classic bar design, lg. 15 1/2 in. including fringe. $4,000-6,000
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220. Southern Plains Beaded Leather and Hide Belt Set, Kiowa, c. 1900, Strike-a-Lite, whetstone case, and awl case, all with geometric designs on a medium blue ground, tin cone danglers, twisted fringe with German silver attachments, and bone hair pipes on the straps, (minor bead loss), lg. to 13 in. $1,000-1,500
221. Ute Beaded Hide Tab Bag, c. late 19th century, the flap and front with multicolored geometric designs, five tin cone danglers from the bottom, lg. 9 1/2 in. $600-800
222. Central Plains Beaded Hide Pouch, c. last quarter 19th century, in the form of a miniature pipe bag, with large faceted black beads tied to fringe, traces of yellow pigment, ht. including fringe 10 in. $400-600
223. Plains Beaded Commercial Leather Cradle Fragment, Comanche, c. last quarter 19th century, probably from a boy’s cradle, with a border lane of zigzag beadwork and a line of small German silver studs, 10 1/2 x 11 in. $600-800
224. Plains Beaded Hide Pouch, c. last quarter 19th century, a triangular drop pouch with multicolored geometric bead work, red and blue trade cloth trim, lg. of flap 10 in. $300-500
225. Southern Plains Beaded Commercial Leather and Hide Dispatch Bag, Kiowa, c. last quarter 19th century, decorated on the front and flap with multicolored abstract geometric devices, the back with one row of beadwork at the bottom, yellow stained hide fringe hangs from the flap and bottom, commercial leather carrying strap, lg. of bag without fringe 11 in. $8,000-12,000
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226. Plains/Plateau Polychrome Parfleche Envelope, c. 1900, red, yellow, green, and blue geometric designs on the flaps, 26 x 11 1/2 in. $600-800
228. Plains/Plateau Painted Parfleche Envelope, c. 1900, with bold geometric design using red, blue, green, and yellow pigments, 26 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. $500-700
227. Central Plains Beaded Hide Woman’s Leggings, Lakota, c. early 20th century, yellow stained hide with multicolored geometric designs on a white ground, custom stand, ht. 18 in. $600-800
229. Matched Pair of Central Plains Beaded Hide Possible Bags, Lakota, c. 1900, beaded on the front, sides, and flap with multicolored geometric designs on a blue background, red horsehair and tin cone danglers, lg. 22 in. $6,000-8,000
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230. Central Plains Beaded Hide Pipe Bag, Lakota, c. late 19th century, large beaded panels with multicolored geometric designs on one side and American flags on the reverse, metallic and glass seed beads, quill-wrapped rawhide slats and hide fringe from the bottom, (minor quill loss), lg. 34 in. $2,000-2,500
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233. Central Plains Beaded and Quilled Hide Pipe Bag, Lakota, c. late 19th century, with bead tabs and quill-wrapped ties from the top, beaded on one side with two American flags over a single bison and with geometric and cross devices, the reverse with geometric and cross devices and a single horse, with multicolored quill-wrapped rawhide slats and fringe from the bottom, remnant yellow pigment on hide, (some quill and bead loss), lg. 35 in. Provenance: A New England historical society. $4,000-6,000
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234. Rare Plains Carved Wood Triple-Blade Gunstock Club, c. third quarter 19th century, slightly curved, the round shaft leading to a flat surface set with three butcher knife blades marked “Lamson and Goodnow MFG. CO. Patent March 6, 1860,� the flat surface with dark green-blue pigment, the edge with red pigment, pierced at both ends for suspension, profusely decorated with brass tacks (some missing), patina of use, lg. 38 3/4 in. $25,000-35,000
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237. Central Plains Catlinite Pipe, Lakota (?), c. late 19th century, the stem and T-bowl of red pipestone, with wood connector and mouthpiece, (bowl broken and re-glued), lg. 25 1/2 in. Provenance: A New England historical society. $600-800
236. Plains Catlinite Pipe, Dakota, c. last quarter 19th century, the stem a fish with incised designs, a bird claw grasping the oval bowl, lg. 6 3/4 in. $300-400
238. Plains Red Pipestone Pipe and Pipe Bowl, c. late 19th century, a groove-decorated catlinite pipe stem and matching elbow-form bowl, and a catlinite T-bowl form, (damage), pipe stem and bowl lg. 21 1/2, T-bowl lg. 8 in. Provenance: Property of a New England historical society. $400-600
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239. Central Plains Effigy Pipe, Lakota, c. last quarter 19th century, fancy carved ash stem with crane head, twist section, and block shape with relief-carved elk (?), star, and moon, with catlinite Tbowl, patina of use, lg. 26 1/2 in. $4,000-5,000
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240. Plains Beaded and Quilled Buffalo Hide Rifle Scabbard, Lakota, c. 1870s, fringed at mouth and barrel, red trade cloth edging, remnant quilled stripes, the beaded panels with hourglass and cross devices on a light blue ground, (minor bead loss), lg. 40 in. $10,000-15,000
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241. Southern Plains Model Cradle, Comanche, c. 1900, hide covered, rawhide mounted, on boards with brass tack crosses, traces of pigment at board tips, traces of yellow pigment on hide, lg. 15 1/2 in. $800-1,200
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242. Central Plains Beaded Hide and Cloth Cradle, Lakota, c. late 19th century, the rawhide tab with bead and hawk bell danglers, beaded with multicolored glass and metallic beads, with elaborate geometric designs on a white round, cloth lined, custom stand, ht. 24 1/2 in. $7,000-9,000
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243. Plains Painted Hide Model Tipi Cover, c. late 19th century, decorated with two mounted warriors wearing long feather bonnets and carrying society staffs, with quill-wrapped rawhide slats and tin cone danglers along the opening edge, four redtipped lodge poles remain, 44 x 23 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500 244. Central Plains Beaded Hide Saddle Blanket, Lakota, c. late 19th century, the beaded panels with multicolored geometric designs on a white ground, the corner tabs with red trade cloth strip, brass hawk bells, and fringe, wd. 31, lg. with fringe 78 in. $2,500-3,500
245. Plains Indian Pictograph Book, Lakota, Brule, c. pre-1881, the commercially bound book titled Indian Autographs, contains twenty-two pictographs, mostly of mounted Brule warriors attacking the Pawnee, done in pencil, colored pencil, and ink, book 8 1/2 x 7 in. Note: Inside inscription reads: “These autographs of Indians from the Sioux tribe (Brule) were made by them for me in the year 1881 in the city of Deadwood, Dakota (Black Hills), Elizabeth K. Fales, Mr. Jos. W. Freeman.� Provenance: Includes tintype of Elizabeth and Joseph taken in Deadwood, and a family history of Elizabeth dating back to the Mayflower. $8,000-12,000
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246. Great Lakes Beaded Shirt, c. 1900, commercial plaid shirt with loom-beaded bib and shoulders, with yellow wool tassels, lg. 28 in. $250-350
247. Great Lakes Loom Beaded Cloth Bandolier Bag, Menomoni, c. late 19th century, beaded with stylized leaves and geometric devices on a white ground, tabs with wool tassels from the bottom, custom frame, lg. 35 1/2 in. $2,500-3,500
248. Four Early French Engravings, first half 18th century, depicting early ceremonial scenes of Native Americans in Florida, matted, 13 x 8 1/2 in. See illustration inside front cover $2,000-2,500
249. Northeast Painted Splint Basket, c. last quarter 19th century, with wrapped handles and simple multicolored painted decoration, ht. 6 1/4, lg. 10 in. $200-250
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250. Northeast Finger-woven Assumption Sash, c. second half 19th century, multicolored zigzag design, wd. 6 3/4, lg. excluding fringe 84 in. $300-400
253. Rare Cherokee Cloth Doll, c. first quarter 20th century (?), depicting an Afro-American slave holding a Cherokee baby in a wooden cradle, the cloth turban with beaded decoration, ht. 11 1/2 in. $500-700
251. Great Lakes Twined Multicolored Yarn Storage Bag, Chippewa, c. 1900, with various geometric designs on the sides, (stains), 17 1/2 x 20 in. $500-700
254. Northeast Pictorial Beaded Cloth Pouch, Iroquois, c. 1870s, the front with a man and a woman with a background of multicolored beaded lanes and foliate devices, the back with a duck on a similar background, (loss to cloth backing), ht. 7 1/4 in. $2,000-2,500
252. Northeast Beaded Cloth and Hide Moccasins, c. last quarter 19th century, soft sole forms, the vamps and cloth cuffs with floral devices done in “crystal� seed beads, silk edging, lg. 10 in. $500-700
255. Northeast Beaded Cloth Glenngarry Cap, Iroquois, c. late 19th century, with multicolored foliate and geometric designs, silk ribbon trim, and custom stand, (some damage to cloth), lg. 11 1/2 in. $400-600
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256. Northeast Beaded and Quilled Cloth and Hide Moccasins, c. mid-19th century, soft sole forms with cloth lining, the vamps with multicolored geometric quillwork, the silk-covered cuffs partially beaded with elaborate borders and floral devices, (quill and bead loss), lg. 9 1/2 in. $5,000-7,000 257. Six Sterling Silver Teaspoons, c. early 20th century, with floral decorated handles, each with an elk-tooth finial, lg. 5 3/4 in. $250-350 258. Eight Southwest Silver Items, one large and five small spoons, a small fork, and a letter opener, all with stamp work, six with a turquoise setting, lg. to 8 3/4 in. $300-400 259. Three Southwest Silver Salad Sets, all with stamp work, one with single oval turquoise setting, lg. to 8 3/4 in. $500-700
260. Two Southwest Silver Salad Sets, Navajo, one with stamped and repousse work, the other with stamp work and single oval turquoise setting, lg. to 8 1/2 in. $400-600 261. Seven Southwest Silver and Turquoise Spoons, Navajo, each with stamp work and single stone setting, lg. to 8 3/8 in. $500-700 262. Lot of Southwest Jewelry, Navajo, a belt, the ranger with turquoise settings and silver bead applique, two rings, both with a single turquoise setting, and ten buttons. $250-350 263. Ten Southwest Silver Pins, Navajo, various shapes and sizes, with stamped and repousse work, all but one with turquoise setting, wd. to 2 1/2 in. $600-800
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264. Five Southwest Silver and Turquoise Rings, Navajo, first half 20th century, four with single stone settings, one with three round settings, ht. to 1 in. $600-800 265. Four Southwest Silver and Stone Bracelets, first half 20th century, two Navajo with single turquoise settings and two Zuni with knife-wing man and sun symbol motifs, inner dia. to 2 5/8 in. $1,000-1,500 266. Five Southwest Silver and Turquoise Rings, Navajo, 20th century, various stone settings, ht. to 1 1/4 in. $600-800 267. Four Southwest Silver and Stone Jewelry Items, two naja forms, a brooch, and a pendant on a silver link chain, various turquoise settings, wd. of brooch 2 in. $600-800 268. Six Southwest Silver and Stone Jewelry Items, two Zuni inlay forms and four Navajo pins, one a butterfly, with various stamp and stone settings, ht. to 3 in. $800-1,200 269. Charles Loloma and Lloyd Kiva New Purse, a collaboration between Hopi artist Charles Loloma and Cherokee art icon Lloyd Kiva New, with sand-cast silver adornment designed by Loloma, accenting a blue leather purse by Lloyd Kiva New, wd. of purse 14 in. $1,000-1,500
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273. Southwest Natural Turquoise Tab Necklace, Pueblo, heishi beads, graduated green turquoise and shell tabs, and silver clasp, lg. 13 in. $300-400 274. Two Southwest Shell and Turquoise Necklaces, Pueblo, shell heishi bead necklaces with various size turquoise and shell beads, lg. to 14 1/2 in. $600-800
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275. Southwest Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace, Navajo, with twenty stamp-decorated blossoms, each with a single oval stone setting, the naja with three stone settings, lg. 13 1/2 in. $250-350 276. Southwest Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace, Navajo, c. second quarter 20th century, sixteen blossoms, the double-carinated naja with deep stamped work and single stone setting, ht. of naja 4 in. $1,500-2,000 277. Southwest Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace, Zuni, c. mid-20th century, with elaborate needlepoint settings on the naja and twelve blossoms, ht. of naja 5 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500
278. Southwest Silver Squash Blossom Necklace, Navajo, with double-carinated naja and sixteen blossoms, lg. 16 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000 279. Southwest Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace, Navajo, large hollow beads, the two-piece naja with a turquoise pendant and two round stones on the ends, lg. 13 in. $1,500-2,000 280. Southwest Silver Squash Blossom Necklace, Navajo, c. first half 20th century, sixteen blossoms, sand-cast naja with fleur-delis device, lg. 16 in. $600-800
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281. Three Southwest Silver and Stone Bola Ties, Zuni, 20th century, various shell and stone inlays, two knife-wing man, and one horse with horse head drops, wd. of horse 3 in. $600-800 282. Southwest Silver Concha Belt, Navajo, seven jello mold oval conchas, six butterfly spacers, and a butterfly buckle, all with stamp and repousse work, on a commercial leather belt, lg. of concha 3 1/2, lg. of belt 41 in. $1,500-2,000 283. Southwest Silver and Turquoise Concha Belt, Navajo, eight conchas, nine butterfly spacers, and an oval buckle, all with stamp and repousse work, with turquoise settings, lg. of belt 43 in. $800-1,200 284. Southwest Silver and Leather Second Phase Concha Belt, Navajo, c. first quarter 20th century, ten conchas and a buckle with stamped and repousse work, mounted on a commercial leather belt, lg. of belt 36, lg. of concha 2 3/8 in. $1,000-1,500
285. Three Southwest Silver and Turquoise Jewelry Items, Navajo, two bracelets with multiple stone settings, and a ring with singular rectangular stone setting, inner dia. to 2 3/8 in. $300-500 286. Southwest Silver Dollar Bracelet, Navajo, the stamped bracelet set with a Liberty Head silver dollar, dated 1882, wd. 2 1/4 in. $200-250 287. Two Southwest Silver and Turquoise Bracelets, Navajo, one ribbed with single rectangular setting, the other with twisted wire and four ovoid settings, inner dia. to 2 1/4 in. $600-800 288. Three Southwest Silver and Turquoise Bracelets, Navajo, first half 20th century, all with stone settings and various decoration, inner dia. to 2 1/2 in. $800-1,200 289. Three Southwest Silver and Turquoise Bracelets, Navajo, first half 20th century, one with two egg-shaped settings and beaded frame, the other two with multiple settings and various decoration, inner dia. to 2 5/8 in. $800-1,200
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292. Two Southwest Silver and Turquoise Bracelets, Navajo, first half 20th century, a heavy form with six oval green settings, and a stamped form with single serrated bezel rectangular setting, inner dia. to 2 1/2 in. $800-1,200 293. Two Southwest Silver and Turquoise Bracelets, Navajo, both stamped, one with multiple oval stone settings, the other with multiple square settings, inner dia. to 2 3/8 in. $800-1,200
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294. Two Southwest Silver and Turquoise Bracelets, Navajo, first half 20th century, both with stamp work, one with five and one with three rectangular stone settings, inner dia. to 2 3/8 in. $1,000-1,500 295. Three Southwest Silver and Turquoise Bracelets, Navajo, first half 20th century, all with multiple stone settings, one with serrated bezels, inner dia. to 2 5/8 in. $1,000-1,500
296. Three Southwest Silver and Turquoise Bracelets, Navajo, first half 20th century, a sand-cast form with single oval setting, stamped decorated two-banded form (repaired), and a multiple stone form with twisted wire applique and stamped decoration, inner dia. to 2 1/2 in. $800-1,200 297. Four Southwest Silver and Turquoise Bracelets, c. second quarter 20th century, all with multiple stone settings, inner dia. to 2 3/8 in. $300-400
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300. Two Southwest Silver and Turquoise Bracelets, Navajo, first half 20th century, both with oval settings and framed with twisted wire and beading, inner dia. to 2 1/2 in. $600-800
299. Three Southwest Silver and Turquoise Bracelets, Navajo, first half 20th century, various stamped, twisted wire, and silver bead decoration, inner dia. to 2 1/2 in. $800-1,200
301. Two Southwest Silver and Turquoise Bracelets, first half 20th century, one with seventeen settings, the other with three oval settings, inner dia. to 2 3/8 in. $800-1,200
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302. Four Southwest Silver and Turquoise Bracelets, Navajo, second quarter 20th century, all with stamp work and single stone setting, inner dia. to 2 5/16 in. $300-400 303. Southwest Silver and Turquoise Bracelet, Navajo, first half 20th century, an extremely heavy form with three large settings, stamped and beaded decoration, inner dia. 2 3/8 in. $600-800 304. Southwest Silver and Leather Ketoh, Navajo, c. first quarter 20th century, the rectangular silver plaque with classic stamped and repousse work, ht. 3 3/4 in. $800-1,200 305. Southwest Silver, Turquoise, and Leather Ketoh, Navajo, c. first half 20th century, stamp decorated and with seven green oval settings, ht. 3 1/2 in. $800-1,200
306. Four Southwest Silver Cuff Bracelets, Navajo, two ribbed style, two with stamped decoration, inner dia. to 2 3/8 in. $500-700 307. Four Southwest Silver Bracelets, Navajo, three heavy and one thin form, all with stamp work, inner dia. to 2 3/8 in. $300-400 308. Historic Gold Nugget Watch Chain, fourteen gold nuggets with one larger nugget hanging on a separate chain; including provenance and a photograph of the Fosher family with a covered wagon, leaving for the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Provenance: The nuggets collected by Abraham Fosher at South Pass, Wyoming, in 1869. He mined the nuggets at Fort Stambo and Miners Delight. They were made into a watch chain by an Indiana jeweler and used by Mr. Fosher for many years. Descended in the family. $10,000-15,000 309. Western Multicolored Hitched Horsehair Belt, 20th century, with opposing flags, lg. 38 in. $200-250
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312. Southwest Polychrome Carved Wood Kachina, Hopi, with painted cloth and hide details, the case mask with hair beard, pop eyes, and painted red, white, and black, ht. 9 in. $800-1,200 313. Southwest Polychrome Carved Wood Kachina, Hopi, c. early 20th century, with arms to the sides, with two-color M-shape behind the eyes, rectangular mouth, (missing ears), ht. 8 3/4 in. $800-1,200
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314. Southwest Polychrome Carved Wood Kachina, Hopi, depicting Holi Kachina, with arms carved to the sides, the green case mask with one remaining wood feather projecting from the side, rectangular snout and pop eyes, ht. 9 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500 315. Southwest Polychrome Carved Wood Kachina, Hopi, with arms to the sides, the green case mask with black and white beak, yellow knob at the top, and one remaining pop eye, ht. 10 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500 316. Southwest Polychrome Carved Wood Kachina, Hopi, depicting Navajo Kachina, the green case mask with yellow beak and red yarn fringe across the top, (wood loss), ht. 11 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500
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317. Southwest Polychrome Carved Wood Kachina, Hopi, with arms carved away from the sides, the case mask with black and red cross-shaped painted eyes, with unusual square and triangular wood frame extensions from the sides, both with red fiber extensions, ht. 10 in. $1,500-2,000
318. Inuit Soapstone Carving, depicting a bear attacking a walrus, lg. 14 1/2 in. $150-250
319. Inuit Stone and Antler Cribbage Board, with carved seals resting on the stone ends, signed on the bottom “E-7-71 Nawleenik,� lg. 15 in. $800-1,200
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320. Inuit Soapstone Carving, 20th century, depicting five women throwing a sixth into the air on a fur robe, signed Guy Maclure 1995, lg. of base 13 1/2 in. $200-250
321. Three Inuit Soapstone Carvings, 20th century, a small spreadwing owl, signed, a man harpooning a bear, and a man on all fours, lg. to 9 in. $300-400
325. Two Northwest Coast Carved and Painted Wood Paddles, c. late 19th century, both with a carved stylized animal head on one side and the same design painted on the reverse, using red, black, and blue pigments, lg. 26 1/4 in. $400-600
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322. Five Eskimo Ivory Carvings, various ages, harpoon head, drum handle (?), walrus and bear form, seal form, and a small fish-form toothpick, lg. to 7 3/4 in. $600-800
323. Athabascan Forged Metal Dagger with Sheath, c. third quarter 19th century, with central tapered ridge down one side of blade, cloth-wrapped handle with double volute finial, cloth and hide sheath with yarn and brass decoration, lg. 14 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500
324. Northwest Beaded Cloth and Hide Bandolier Bag, British Columbia, Tahltan, c. third quarter 19th century, the long cloth strap faced with red trade cloth and partially beaded with abstract designs, the moose (?) hide and cloth pouch beaded with multicolor concentric design and abstract animal head (?) devices, (minor bead loss), wd. 6 1/4, lg. 31 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000
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326. Northwest Coast Carved Wood Paddle, with abstract designs in black, blue, and red pigments, lg. 66 in. $400-600
327. Northwest Coast Carved Stone Pestle, the black form with beveled ends, (chips), ht. 7 in. $800-1,200
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328. Northwest Coast Carved Wood Bow and Arrow, c. last quarter 19th century, possibly made for a child, the bow with red stripes on the belly, with blunt-tip arrow. Provenance: Collected by William Albert Kelly c. 1885-1904, and descended within his family. $600-800 329. Northwest Coast Carved Wood Fork and Spoon Set, c. last quarter 19th century, cedar, the finials in the form of stylized mountain sheep heads, lg. to 12 in. Provenance: William Albert Kelly. $500-700
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330. Pair of Northwest Coast Miniature Carved Wood Berry Paddles, carved on one side with clan symbols, lg. 17 1/4 in. Provenance: William Albert Kelly. $800-1,200 331. Two Northwest Coast Miniature Carved Wood Paddles, c. last quarter 19th century, one plain, the other painted on both sides with abstract animal designs, lg. to 12 1/4 in. Provenance: William Albert Kelly. $300-400 332. Northwest Coast Engraved Silver Bracelet, Haida, depicting a stylized bear, ht. 1 5/8, inner dia. 2 1/4 in. $800-1,200 333. Northwest Coast Carved Argillite Totem Pole, Haida, c. last quarter 19th century, flat back, with bear, raven, and beaver forms, (cracks, minor loss), ht. 10 3/4 in. $800-1,200 334. Northwest Coast Carved Argillite Totem Pole, Haida, c. last quarter 19th century, with concave back, avian and animal forms, (minor damage), ht. 9 1/4 in. $600-800 333
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335. Northwest Coast Carved Wood Model Totem Pole, c. last quarter 19th century, in the form of three stylized seated animals, the center form with small human mask at claw tips, (wood loss), ht. 23 in. Provenance: William Albert Kelly. $1,200-1,600
336. Northwest Coast Carved Wood Halibut Hook, c. late 19th century, decorated with two facing avian forms, with cord binding, custom stand, lg. 9 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500
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337. Northwest Coast Carved Wood Halibut Hook, c. last quarter 19th century, one half with lashed-on metal barb, the other carved in the form of an abstract bird, lg. 9 1/2 in. Provenance: William Albert Kelly. $600-800
338. Northwest Coast Carved Wood Clapper, c. late 19th century, both pieces relief-carved in the form of a stylized face with grimacing mouth, one side with a frog on the forehead, red, black, white, and green painted details, written on the handle “Indian Doctor’s Clapper, Haidah Alaska,” lg. 9 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000
339. Northwest Coast Carved Wood Bowl, c. late 19th century, in the form of a stylized seal with carved and incised detail, abalone inlay at rim, lg. 10 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500
340. Large Northwest Coast Carved Wood Ladle, Tlingit, c. last quarter 19th century, carved from red cedar and depicting a crouching bear with protruding tongue, abalone inlaid eyes, dark patina, custom stand, (old repair to scoop), ht. 26 in. $5,000-7,000
341. Two Northwest Coast Carved Wood Spoons, both finely carved, with custom stands, ht. to 9 in. $250-350
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342. Northwest Coast Carved and Painted Wood Spoon, c. last quarter 19th century, the inside with abstract avian head, red handle, lg. 9 in. Provenance: William Albert Kelly. $500-700
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345. Northwest Coast Carved and Painted Wood Raven Rattle, c. second half 19th century, in the form of a raven, with the shaman holding a frog and receiving trnsference via its tongue, with foot projection in the form of a stylized bird head, the belly with abstract animal face, incised detail, with blue, black, and red pigments, (wood loss), lg. 10 3/4 in. Provenance: William Albert Kelly.
343. Northwest Coast Carved Horn Ladle, c. second half 19th century, the bottom of the scoop decorated with carved and incised clan symbols, remnant haliotis shell inlay, (insect damage), lg. 15 1/2 in. Provenance: William Albert Kelly. $1,200-1,600
$6,000-8,000 346. Frontier Spirit: Catalog of the Collection of the Museum of Western Art, 1983, first printing, limited edition, out of series copy, one of 1,000 specially bound in crushed morocco, with numerous tipt in color plates, folio. Note: This is the binder’s copy.
344. Northwest Coast Carved Horn Ladle, c. last quarter 19th century, the handle with an animal and a bird head, both with inlaid haliotis shell eyes, (insect damage to scoop), lg. 10 1/2 in. Provenance: William Albert Kelly. $600-800
$300-400 347. The Indians’ Book, Natalie Curtis, 1907, illustrations from photographs and original drawings by American Indians, with period photographs, songs, stories, etc., 567 pages. $200-300
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348. Two Fritz Scholder Items, a signed polychrome print of a Plains Indian wearing a war bonnet, and a framed embossed paper image of a Plains Indian headdress, signed at top right, sizes to 15 x 22 in. $400-600 349. Photo Album of the Rehoboth Mission, New Mexico, c. 1920s, over 250 small photographs, mostly depicting Navajos wearing Western clothing, a few in traditional attire, (damage), album size 7 1/4 x 12 in. $400-600
350. Southwest Illustrated Journal (1941), possibly used for teaching, over 200 pages, handwritten and profusely illustrated with pottery designs and various symbols from most of the Southwest Pueblos and prehistoric sites, illustrations are mostly done in watercolor, one typed page with the heading “Field School of Indian Art, Examination, 8/22, 1941.” $600-800 351. Frank Reinhart (1862-1929) Four Gelatin Prints, “Spies on the Enemy”; “Kills Enemy,” Sioux; “Iron Hawk, “Sioux; and “Chief Lick,” Sioux; 7 x 9 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500
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352. Frank Reinhart (1862-1929) Four Gelatin Prints, “Chief Revenger,” Crow; “Mattie Tom,” Apache; “Chief Red Shirt,” Cheyenne; and “Clear Sioux”; mounted on cardstock and matted, image size 7 x 9 1/4 in. Provenance: Photos taken at the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition held in Omaha, Nebraska, from June 1 through October 31, 1898. Reinhart was hired by the Bureau of American Ethnology to be the official photographer. $1,000-1,500
Framed Silver Gelatin Print The End of the Trail, Old Santa Fe Trail, New Mexico, signed at lower right, not examined out of frame, photo size 29 x 7 1/4 in. $200-300 354. Two Photo Postcard Albums, one with over fifty black and white and color photo postcards depicting mostly rodeo cowboy scenes, the other with over 200 black and white and color photo postcards depicting American Indians from various parts of the United States. $400-600 355. Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868-1952) Large Signed Platinum Print By the Canal, image size 16 1/4 x 12 in. $6,000-8,000
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Signed Platinum Print, Jicarilla Women, female riders wearing traditional dresses, image size 16 1/4 x 12 1/2 in. $3,000-4,000
Signed Platinum Print, Water Carriers, image size 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. $600-800
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359. Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868-1952)
Platinum Print, an unpublished image of a male Plains Indian wearing a Crow war shirt, image size 7 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000
Signed Platinum Print, Slow Bull’s Wife - Sioux, an unpublished photograph depicting an elderly Lakota woman in traditional clothing, image size 7 1/2 x 5 in. $1,500-2,000
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360. Classic Saltillo Serape, Mexico, c. first half 19th century, woven in two panels, with large scalloped medallion center framing concentric diamond patterns and on a field of vertical mosaic patterns, wool colors are indigo blue, natural wool ivory, and Brazil wood brown, (wool loss, old repairs), 64 x 102 in. Provenance: From the estate of a prominent early California family. $15,000-20,000
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361. Southwest Weaving, Navajo, c. early 20th century, homespun wool, with two concentric serrated diamonds enclosed by a meandering stepped pattern, with sawtooth border, (stains, damage, repairs), 85 x 62 1/2 in. $400-600 362. Southwest Weaving, Navajo, c. early 20th century, two large stepped crosses on a variegated gray-brown background, with sawtooth border, (stains), 79 1/2 x 55 1/2 in. $300-400
363. Southwest Pictorial Weaving, Navajo, c. 1920s-30s, woven with natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool, the central rectangle with two profile dancers, framed by an interwoven fret pattern on a variegated gray ground, (old repair, dye run), 64 x 48 in. $300-500 364. Southwest Yei Weaving, Navajo, c. second quarter 20th century, natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool, with three stylized Yei dancers on a variegated gray-brown background, 44 1/2 x 45 in. $800-1,200
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365. Southwest Pictorial Weaving, Navajo, c. first quarter 20th century, natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool, with two human figures wearing skirts and holding flags (?) above an unusual abstract circular pattern, with red and black border, 62 x 48 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000
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367. Southwest Weaving, Navajo, c. 1900, natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool, in a third phase Chief’s pattern, 67 1/2 x 55 in. $1,500-2,000
368. Southwest Weaving, Navajo, c. 1900, natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool in a third phase Chief’s pattern, 78 x 60 in. $2,000-2,500
369. Southwest Transitional Rug, Navajo, c. late 19th century, natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool, concentric stepped crosses with multiple borders, 48 x 87 in. $1,500-2,000
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370. Southwest Transitional Weaving, Navajo, c. last quarter 19th century, with serrated lattice pattern filled with alternating stripe and cross devices on a variegated red ground, 72 x 49 in. $4,000-6,000
371. Southwest Transitional Weaving, Navajo, c. last quarter 19th century, synthetic dyed homespun wool, with a two-color meandering pattern on a variegated red ground, indigo-dyed ends, 47 x 59 in. $3,000-5,000
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372. Southwest Transitional Weaving, Navajo, c. late 19th century, natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool, banded and with floating concentric serrated and stepped diamonds, 70 x 48 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000
374. Southwest Weaving, Navajo, c. late 19th century, concentric multicolored cross center, with meandering stepped borders, the ends in variegated indigo (?) blue, with a cream-colored background, (minor dye run), 61 x 43 in. $1,200-1,600
373. Southwest Transitional Weaving, Navajo, c. last quarter 19th century, central stepped devices flanked by zigzag devices, with indigo selvage, 51 1/2 x 32 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500
375. Southwest Weaving, Navajo, c. late 19th century, natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool, banded and with stepped devices, 74 x 52 in. $1,500-2,000
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376. Southwest Late Classic Moki Blanket, Navajo, woven with commercial and hand-spun yarns in a banded pattern with diagonal striped and ticked bands on a dark striped background, colors include indigo blue, natural white, and dark brown, two shades of ravelled red, one with a mixture of lac and cochineal, the other synthetic, (some restoration), 64 x 48 in. Provenance: The Fred Harvey Collection, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri. $8,000-12,000
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377. Two Southwest Germantown Samplers, Navajo, c. late 19th century, both with tightly woven multicolored geometric designs, remnant fringe on both samplers, size to 25 x 23 in. excluding fringe. $800-1,200
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378. Germantown Sampler on a Loom, Navajo, c. late 19th century, depicting a locomotive and multicolored triangular devices on a red ground, mounted on board, textile 13 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. $600-800
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380. Southwest Germantown Weaving, Navajo, c. late 19th century, with a Mexican influenced banded pattern, (wool loss, dye run), 53 x 34 in. $600-800
381. Southwest Germantown Weaving, Navajo, c. 1900, with an overall concentric serrated diamond pattern, (damage, wool loss), 50 1/2 x 30 1/2 in. excluding fringe. $800-1,200 381
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382. Southwest Saddle Blanket, Navajo, c. late 19th century, fringe at one end and with concentric serrated diamond pattern and single indigo stepped device, 33 x 26 in. $600-800
383. Southwest Germantown Weaving, Navajo, c. last quarter 19th century, floating concentric serrated diamonds, with two serrated zigzag bands, (repairs), 48 x 32 1/2 in. $800-1,200
384. Southwest Germantown Weaving, Navajo, c. late 19th century, with multicolored concentric stepped and serrated devices on a red ground, 30 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. $500-700 384
385. Southwest Germantown Weaving, Navajo, c. late 19th century, in an eye-dazzler pattern and with remnant fringed ends, (small repair), 46 1/2 x 25 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500
386. Southwest Germantown Weaving, Navajo, c. late 19th century, serrated diamonds with zigzag border, (two small repairs, wool loss), 35 1/2 x 26 in. $800-1,200
387. Southwest Germantown Weaving, Navajo, c. late 19th century, in an overall serrated diamond pattern on a red background, (minor stains), 55 x 38 in. $1,000-1,500
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388. Southwest Prehistoric Polychrome Olla, Tonto, c. 1300-1400 A.D., with flared rim and red, black, and cream abstract geometric designs, (repairs, cracks), ht. 10 1/4, dia. 13 in. $1,000-1,500 389. Prehistoric Painted Pottery Dipper, Anasazi, painted on the inside with red-brown geometric patterns, lg. 8 1/4 in. $300-400 390. Southwest Black on Black Pottery Bowl, San Ildefonso, Maria and Santana, with stylized design at shoulder, ht. 2 3/4, dia. 4 1/4 in. $250-350
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391. Southwest Black-on-Black Pottery Bowl, San Ildefonso, 1965, Maria/Popovi, with geometric and feather devices at the neck, includes book Maria: The Potter from San Ildefonso, and original receipt from Popovi Da studio, ht. 3 1/2, dia. 4 in. $600-800 392. Southwest Black-on-Black Pottery Plate, San Ildefonso, Maria and Santana, classic feather pattern, dia. 5 3/4 in. $400-600 393. Southwest Black-on-Black Pottery Bowl, San Ildefonso, signed Blue Corn, San Ildefonso Pueblo, globular form with feather pattern, ht. 1 3/4, dia. 2 3/4 in. $150-200
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394. Large Southwest Carved Blackware Pottery Vase, Santa Clara, with large handles and deeply carved Avanyu design at shoulder, (surface abrasion in spots), ht. 20 in. $2,000-2,500
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395. Large Southwest Blackware Jar, Santa Clara, attributed to Serafina Tafoya, the oval form with slightly flared rim, with a row of indentations below the rim and classic bear paw designs, (a piece of the rim restored by Andy Goldsmidt), ht. 15 in. $6,000-8,000
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396. Southwest Carved Blackware Bowl, Santa Clara, Margaret Tafoya, tapering toward the rim and the shoulder with deeply carved stepped geometric pattern, signed “Margaret Tafoya, Santa Clara Pue. N. Mex,� (scratches, small chip at rim), ht. 8 3/4, dia. 9 1/2 in. $2,000-2,500
397. Southwest Blackware Pottery Wedding Vase, Santa Clara, signed Margaret Tafoya, with single bear paw on both sides, (minor scratches), ht. 14 in. $8,000-12,000
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398. Southwest Painted Pottery Owl, Zuni, c. second quarter 20th century, red-brown detail on a white slip, ht. 8 in. $400-600
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399. Southwest Painted Effigy Jar, Mojave, c. late 19th century, a rotund tripod form, red and black designs and beaded ear ornaments, ht. 5 in. $200-300
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400. Southwest Painted Pottery Pitcher, Cotchiti, c. late 19th century, the strap with animal head spout, painted with abstract, bird, and foliate devices, old tags read “Made by Cotchiti Indians New Mexico,� ht. 8 in. $400-600 401. Southwest Painted Pottery Dough Bowl, c. late 19th century, redware, the outside with black-on-cream geometric design, (clay loss), ht. 7, dia. 13 in. $600-800 402. Southwest Painted Pottery Dough Bowl, c. late 19th century, red interior and bottom, with a band of black abstract floral devices on a cream-colored ground, ht. 6, dia. 12 in. $500-700 403. Southwest Polychrome Pottery Jar, Zia, c. first quarter 20th century, with black and red-brown abstract floral devices on a cream-colored ground, ht. 8 1/2, dia. 9 1/2 in. $600-800 404. Southwest Painted Pottery Jar, Acoma, c. first quarter 20th century, the high-shoulder form with black and red-brown geometric and avian designs, (cracks), ht. 7, dia. 9 1/2 in. $800-1,200
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405. Southwest Polychrome Pottery Bowl, Acoma, c. 1930s, black and red-orange geometric designs on a cream-colored slip, ht. 7, dia. 10 in. $600-800 406. Southwest Polychrome Pottery Jar, Acoma, c. first quarter 20th century, with black and red-brown abstract designs on a cream-colored slip, ht. 9, dia. 11 1/2 in. $700-900 407. Southwest Polychrome Pottery Bowl, Hopi, signed Elva Nampeyo, with classic stylized geometric and feather devices, ht. 3 1/4, dia. 5 3/4 in. $300-400 408. Southwest Polychrome Pottery Jar, Acoma, c. 1920s, with high shoulder and decorated with black and orange geometric devices on a cream-colored ground, (damage), ht. 8 1/2, dia. 10 1/2 in. $800-1,200 409. Three Southwest Painted Pottery Bowls, Acoma, largest bowl with abstract feather pattern in orange and black on a creamcolored ground, (large piece of rim broken and re-glued), smaller bowls with foliate designs, one with twisted handle, ht. to 7 3/4 in. $600-800
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410. Plateau Polychrome Cornhusk Bag, c. late 19th century, with differing geometric designs on each side, 17 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. $300-400
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412. Northern California Twined Basketry Bowl, c. 1900, with diagonal zigzag devices, ht. 6 1/2, dia. 9 1/2 in. Provenance: Collected by General John W. Heard (1860-1922). $500-700
411. Northern California Polychrome Twined Basketry Bowl, c. 1900, with light and dark banded design on a medium brown background, ht. 3 1/4, dia. 7 1/2 in. $250-350
413. Southern California Polychrome Coiled Basketry Bowl, Mission, c. late 19th century, with two-color stepped design on a variegated background, ht. 4, dia. 7 in. $300-400
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414. Two Northern California Polychrome Twined Basketry Hats, c. 1900, both with typical geometric designs, (one damaged), dia. to 6 1/4 in. $500-700 415. California Coiled Basketry Bowl, Pomo, c. 1900, the tightly woven compressed form with geometric decoration, ht. 2 1/4, dia. 7 3/4 in. $800-1,200 416. California Polychrome Coiled Basketry Bowl, Mono, c. 1900, with red-brown and black zigzag devices, ht. 2 1/2, dia. 5 1/2 in. $400-600
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420. California Polychrome Coiled Basketry Bowl, c. 1900, tightly woven with flared sides, decorated with hourglass and diagonal stacked diamond devices, ht. 9 1/2, dia. 17 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000 421. California Polychrome Coiled Basketry Bowl, c. 1900, flared sides, with six standing human figures separated by vertical track devices, ht. 9 1/4, dia. 17 in. $3,000-4,000
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422. Large California Coiled Basketry Bowl, with flared sides and two-color hourglass devices, (damage), ht. 8 1/2, dia. 15 1/2 in. $600-800 423. California Coiled Basketry Bowl, c. 1900, tapered toward the rim and with stepped diagonal and two human-like figure devices, (damage), ht. 7 1/4, dia. 11 1/2 in. $500-700
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424. Two California Coiled Basketry Bowls, a gap stitch with red bud stacked triangles, and a globular form with vertical stacked diamond devices, (damage), ht. 5, 5 1/2, dia. 10 1/2, 8 1/2 in., respectively. $500-700 425. California Polychrome Coiled Basketry Bowl, Yokuts, c. 1900, the bottleneck form with four bands of rattlesnake designs, broken by three sections of verctical zigzag designs, ht. 4 1/2, dia. 10 in. $2,000-2,500
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426. California Polychrome Coiled Basketry Jar, Yokuts, c. 1900, the bottleneck form with hourglass and banded decoration, remnant feathers at the shoulder, ht. 5, dia. 9 in. $2,500-3,500 427. Southwest Coiled Basketry Bowl, Pima, c. early 20th century, pinwheel design, ht. 2 3/4, dia. 10 in. $200-300
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428. Southwest Coiled Basketry Tray, Apache, c. last quarter 19th century, with flared sides and geometric decoration, dark patina, ht. 4, dia. 16 in.
432. Southwest Pictorial Coiled Basketry Tray, Apache, c. early 20th century, with five-petal center, geometric and animal devices, dia. 13 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000
Provenance: Collected by General John W. Heard (1860-1922). $600-800 429. Southwest Coiled Basketry Bowl, Apache, c. last quarter 19th century, with flared sides and abstract design, (damage), ht. 5 1/4, dia. 16 1/4 in.
433. Southwest Coiled Basketry Olla, Apache, c. late 19th century, the high-shoulder form with stacked triangle and diagonal design, (damage), ht. 14 3/4, dia. 11 1/2 in. Provenance: Collected by General John W. Heard (1860-1922). $600-800
Provenance: Collected by General John W. Heard (1860-1922). $500-700 430. Southwest Coiled Basketry Tray, Apache, c. late 19th century, with simple geometric decoration, hide attachment, ht. 3, dia. 15 1/2 in.
434. Southwest Coiled Basketry Olla, Apache, c. late 19th century, the rounded form with flared rim, decorated with geometric, human, and animal figures, (damage), ht. 19, dia. 14 1/2 in. Provenance: Collected by General John W. Heard (1860-1922). $800-1,200
Provenance: Collected by General John W. Heard (1860-1922). $800-1,200 431. Southwest Polychrome Coiled Basketry Bowl, c. Apache, c. 1900, with a black and red geometric pattern, ht. 4, dia. 15 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500
435. Southwest Coiled Basketry Olla, Apache, c. late 19th century, the high-shoulder form with vertical stacked diamond and linear decoration, (damage), ht. 14, dia. 12 in. Provenance: Collected by General John W. Heard (1860-1922). $1,000-1,500 END OF SALE
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Asian Works of Art
$60
$73
Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets
$18
$25
American Indian & Ethnographic Art
$60
$73
Fine Books & Manuscripts
$30
$36
Toys, Dolls & Collectibles
$60
$73
Fine Ceramics
$60
$73
Fine Musical Instruments
$60
$73
Science & Technology
$60
$73
Fine Wines
$60
$73
All Above Departments
$800
$975
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