American Indian & Ethnographic Art

Sale 2964B

December 1, 2016

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American & European Works of Art Auction 2704B 02/07/2014 4:00 PM EST Lot 632 Of 689 - Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Red Circus Horse

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Selected Provenance The George and Jackie Bernheimer Collection A Small New England Museum The Leo and Lillian Fortess Collection A Private Calgary, Alberta, Canada Collection The John Painter Collection The Collection of Charles F. Fish The Collection of Mr. Norman McGee A Private Colorado Collection The Collection of George Tibbitts, 1880s The Robert Riggs Collection The Collection of Photographer D.F. Barry

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1 Two Large Polished Stone Celts, possibly from New Guinea, lg. to 9 3/4 in.

4 New Guinea Carved Wood Spatula, Korwar, Geelvinck Bay, lg. 18 1/4 in.

Provenance: A small New England museum. $300-400

Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection; Christie’s, June 25, 1985, Lot 474. $200-250

2 New Guinea Hafted Adze, with rattanwrapped green stone blade, (chipped), patina of use, lg. 23 in. Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $300-400

3 Vanuatu Carved Pig Killing Club, c. first half 20th century, lg. 23 1/2 in. Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $300-400

5 New Guinea Carved Wood Architectural Fragment, c. mid-20th century, with abstracted heads, includes a metal base, lg. 25 1/2 in. $300-500 6 New Guinea Carved Wood Canoe Prow, c. mid-20th century, carved in the form of a crocodile head, weathered patina, includes a metal base, lg. 41 in. $400-600

7 Trobriand Islands Carved Wood Canoe Prow Ornament, “Tabuya,” New Guinea, very stylized decoration, with frigate bird prow, lg. 19 1/2 in. Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $300-400 8 New Guinea Wood and Coconut Ladle, Manam Island, with five relief-carved masks on the handle, and crocodile head finial, lg. 24 in. Literature: Art Papou, by B. Degrunne, p. 90. $300-400

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9 Micronesian Triton Shell Trumpet, the sound hole on the side, lg. 12 1/4 in. $300-400

10 Admiralty Islands Carved Shell Kap Kap, dia. 4 1/4 in. Provenance: Christie’s, April 26, 1984; The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $300-400

11 New Ireland Carved Shell Kap Kap, dia. 3 1/4 in. Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $250-300 12 Two Melanesian Shell and Fiber Neck Ornaments, both with a variety of worked shells strung on fiber, one with a cluster of glass trade bead fringe, lg. to 21 1/2 in. Provenance: A New England museum. $250-350

13 Samoan Squid Lure, with plaques of tiger cowrie shells on stone sinker, with strips of rubber and fiber cord, with additional stalagmite sinker, lg. 7 in. Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $800-1,200

14 Seven Polynesian and Melanesian Fish Hooks, made from a variety of materials including wood, shell, bone, and fiber, two with glass trade beads, one of them marked “Marshal Isl.,” lg. to 6 in. Provenance: A New England museum. $600-800

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15 Fiji Islands Carved Wood Headrest, c. 19th century, (binding for one of the feet missing), lg. 15 in. Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $600-800

16 Fiji Warrior Fan, c. 19th century, the plaited fan with sennit-wrapped handle, 19 x 21 in. Provenance: Collected in the 1880s by John A. Rabe; The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $600-800

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17 Marquesas Islands Large Carved Coconut, c. second half 19th century, with stylized carving overall, the remnant suspension cord with carved bone tiki and kukui nut beads, (the coconut bottom was broken and repaired), ht. 5 3/4, dia. 6 in.

21 Polynesian Fish-shaped Wood Bowl, c. last quarter 19th century, with geometric chip-carving on the tail and rim, (old repaired crack), lg. 18 1/4, ht. 1 1/2 in. $500-700

Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $800-1,200

22 Hawaiian Carved Wood Bowl, Umeke, c. 19th century, with flat bottom, carved from K’ou wood, ht. 4 1/4, dia. 8 in.

18 Seven Melanesian Coconut Items, includes three drinking cups, two with decoration, one from the Australian Board of Missions; a whistle, a rattle, a penis sheath, and a lime container from the Australian Board of Missions, dia. to 5 3/4 in. Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $250-300 19 Five Hawaiian Kukui Nut Leis, c. first half 20th century, lg. approx. 17 in. Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $250-350 20 Hawaiian Carved Wood Bowl, ‘Umeke La’au Puahala, c. 19th century, carved from K’ou wood, with native repairs, dark glossy patina, ht. 6, dia. 10 3/4 in. $800-1,200

Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $500-700

23 Melanesian Knob-headed Club, c. 19th century, with an unusual stylized head, dark patina, lg. 41 1/2 in. Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection; Ex John Friede collection. $400-600

24 Samoan Carved Wood War Club, c. 19th century, the faceted form with bands of chipcarved decoration, lg. 33 1/4 in. Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection; Ex Hartford Science Museum collection. $400-600

26 Melanesian Carved Wood Club, with an unusually elaborate carved head, lg. 38 in. Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $300-400 27 New Caledonia Carved Wood Phallic Club, c. 19th century, dark patina, lg. 25 1/2 in. Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection; The Oldman collection, Christie’s London, April 26, 1977, Lot 109. $800-1,200

28 Fiji Islands Root Stock Club, c. 19th century, with carved grip and dark brown patina, lg. 45 in. Provenance: Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $800-1,200

29 Tonga Carved Wood Paddle Club, c. 19th century, with elaborate geometric decoration overall, dark brown patina, lg. 37 1/4 in. Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $800-1,200

25 Vanuatu Carved Wood War Club, c. 19th century, with incised decoration on the flared end, dark patina, (minor wood loss), lg. 36 in.

30 Fiji Carved Wood Gunstock Club, c. 19th century, with checked carving on the blade, (some wood loss), lg. 42 in.

Provenance: Krantzler Antiques, New Bedford, Massachusetts; Eric and Esther Fortess collection. $250-300

Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $800-1,200

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31 Fiji Islands Carved Wood Dance Club, Kiakava, c. 19th century, dark patina, lg. 38 1/2 in. Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection; Ex Herbert Rieser collection; Christie’s, May 13, 1980, Lot 169. $600-800

32 Fiji Island Chief’s Staff, c. early 19th century, dark patina, lg. 47 in. Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. Literature: Fuller Collection of Pacific Artifacts, Force and Force, p. 174. $800-1,200

33 Large Solomon Islands Carved Wood Paddle Club, c. 19th century, dark brown patina, lg. 54 1/2 in. 31

Provenance: Collected by John Rabe in the 1880s; The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $600-800

34 Large Melanesian Stone-headed Club, with massive stone head, (repair to wood at top), lg. 52 in. Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $300-400

35 Fiji Islands Child’s Club, Cula Cula, c. 19th century, the diminutive form with dark rich patina, lg. 29 3/4 in. Provenance: Collected in Fiji by Robert Brownlee; The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $400-600 36

36 Tonga Carved Wood Tapa Beater, c. 19th century, dark brown patina, lg. 11 1/2 in. Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $250-350

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37 Tonga Carved Wood Tapa Beater, c. 19th century, lg. 12 in. Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $250-350 38 Fiji Carved Wood Throwing Club, Ula, c. early 19th century, with chip-carved grip, dark patina, (minor bead loss), lg. 15 in. Provenance: Leo and Lillian Fortess collection, Ex Wm. Fagan collection. $400-600

39 Fiji Islands Throwing Club, Ula, c. early 19th century, with chip-carved grip and calendric dots, dark patina, lg. 16 1/2 in. Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $500-700

40 Fiji Islands Gadrooned Head Throwing Club, c. first half 19th century, chip-carved grip, dark patina, lg. 15 1/2 in. $800-1,200

41 Fiji Islands Lobed Throwing Club, c. early 19th century, dark patina, (crack in the handle), lg. 17 in. Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection. $500-700

42 Cook Islands Ceremonial Hafted Adze, Mangaia, c. 19th century, the haft with eightyseven bands of stylized figures, the basalt blade affixed with “Mangaia Endless” cordage, lg. 47 in. Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection; Christie’s, 1992. $2,500-3,500 43 Yoruba Beaded Cloth Bag, possibly a diviner’s bag, beaded on the flap with a human face and geometric designs, (beads dirty), 9 x 8 in. $250-300

44 Kota Bird Head Throwing Knife, the handforged form with brass wire-wrapped handle, includes base, 11 x 9 3/4 in. $400-600

45 South African Carved Wood Female Figure, with elongated fingers and pyro-blackened detail, (damage to one foot), ht. 8 1/2 in. $600-800

46 Dan Carved Wood Mask, with metal eyes and pierced protruding mouth, the edge pierced for suspensions, with custom stand, ht. 10 1/2 in. $250-300 46

47 Baule Carved Wood Male Figure, standing on a base, with finely incised and pyroblackened coiffure, dark glossy patina, ht. 14 3/4 in. $500-700

48 Three African Embossed Hide Shields, probably made by the Wandala from northern Cameroon, bell-shaped forms with hide handles and traces of pigment, in various condition, a custom metal wall mount is included with each shield, largest lg. 40, wd. 23 in. $1,000-1,500

49 Pre-Columbian Tumbaga Ornaments, central coast of Peru, c. 1000-1200 A.D., various ornaments made from Tumbaga, shell, bone, and fiber, largest 6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. $400-600

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50 Calima Gold and Green Stone Necklace, c. 200-400 A.D., strung with fourteen small cast gold birds, lg. top to bottom 21 in. $800-1,200 52

51 Muisca Gold Figure on Necklace, c. 500-1000 A.D., the necklace with gold and disc-shaped stone beads, lg. 16 1/2 in. $800-1,200

52 Veraguas Gold Frog Pendant, c. 800-1200 A.D., 2 x 2 1/4 in. $600-800

53 Chimu Gold Band, c. 1100-1400 A.D., hammered thin and with punctuate decoration along the edge, pierced at each end for attachment, includes custom Plexiglas stand, wd. 2 3/8 in. $800-1,200 54 Fragment of a Maya Stucco Head, c. 400-600 A.D., Chiapas, stucco with traces of original polychrome paint, includes custom Plexiglas mount, 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. Provenance: Andre Emmerich Gallery, New York, 1964. Literature: Andre Emmerich, Art Before Columbus, 1963, title page. $500-700

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55 Tiahuanaco Silver Plume, c. 700-1000 A.D., the finely hammered headdress ornament with tapering shaft, the midsection with repoussĂŠ human face framed by feline heads and eyelike devices, framed, lg. 17 in. $1,500-2,000

56 Three Pre-Columbian Textiles, framed Proto-Nasca embroidered border fragments, a Central Coast bag mounted on cloth, and a framed woven sling, bag 20 1/4 x 12 1/2 in. Provenance: Collected by merchant seaman Ernest Mitchell between 1921 and 1926. $400-600

57 Two Framed Pre-Columbian Textile Fragments, Central Coast, Peru, tightly woven depictions of warriors with crescentshaped headdresses, each fragment 7 1/2 x 6 in. $300-500

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58 Chimu Woven Manta, c. 1000-1200 A.D., the rectangular form fringed at two ends, with multicolored stacked triangular designs on a light brown background, mounted on linen, framed, 39 x 21 in. $800-1,200

59 Proto Nasca Textile Panel, Peru, c. 200-400 A.D., a blue panel bordered with multicolored embroidery and fringe, with â&#x20AC;&#x153;munecasâ&#x20AC;? on one side, mounted on a linen and wood frame, 27 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. $400-600

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60 Peruvian Central Coast Feather Ornament, c. 1000-1400 A.D., backed with fiber, with a multicolored geometric design and a sun motif at the top, mounted on linen, framed, 7 1/2 x 6 1/4 in. $300-400

61 Nasca Feather and Fiber Pectoral, c. 200600 A.D., with fiber neckband and backing, the feathers in a bold stripe design, mounted on linen, framed, feather panel 11 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. $800-1,200 62 Nasca Feather and Cloth Pectoral, c. 200600 A.D., fiber neckband and backing, with a bold geometric design in blue and yellow on a red ground, mounted on linen, framed, feather panel 13 x 7 1/2 in. $1,200-1,600 63 Twelve Chimu Feather Adornments, c. 1000-4000 A.D., all with delicately cut multicolored geometric designs, mounted on linen frames, lg. to 5 in. $600-800 63

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64 Pair of Miniature Southern Cheyenne Moccasins, c. late 19th century, partially beaded and with traces of yellow pigment, lg. 3 1/4 in. $200-250 65 Three Pairs of Miniature Beaded Hide Moccasins, c. late 19th century, two Plains partially beaded, and one from the Ojibwe, lg. to 4 1/4 in. $300-400

66 Arapaho Beaded Hide Child’s Moccasins, c. last quarter 19th century, lg. 6 1/4 in. $400-600

67 Apache Child’s Beaded Hide High-top Moccasins, c. 1880, the thick rawhide soles with upturned toes, beaded with symbolic designs in blue, green, and white, (minor bead loss), lg. of soles 5 in. $500-700

70 Southern Cheyenne Beaded Hide Man’s Moccasins, c. 1880, with long heel fringe, fringe off one side, and three shades of ochre pigment, with single-lane multicolored beaded detail, lg. 11 in. Provenance: Ex Charles E. Seese collection, Ex John Painter collection.

68 Sioux Beaded Hide Child’s Moccasins, c. late 19th century, slipper-style with cloth edging, lg. 5 3/4 in. $300-400

Literature: Illustrated in American Indian Artifacts, item 37, p. 50. $1,500-2,000

69 Cheyenne Beaded Hide Infant’s Moccasins, c. 1870s, partially beaded with blue and white designs using small regular and cut beads, (old repairs), lg. 5 in. $200-250

71 Scarce Pair of Paiute/Shoshone Beaded Hide Moccasins, c. 1870s, with thick rawhide soles, a row of lazy-stitch beadwork around the foot, the vamps beaded with multicolored designs using an unusual spot-stitch technique, the hide appears to be elk, lg. 10 in. $700-900

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72 Cheyenne Beaded Hide Moccasins, c. 1880, with a multicolored checkered chevron design, lg. 10 in. $800-1,200

73 Cheyenne/Arapaho Beaded Hide Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Moccasins, c. 1870s, with thick buffalo rawhide soles and beaded with geometric designs, lg. 6 in. $600-800

74 Lakota Beaded Hide Moccasins, c. late 19th century, with geometric and cross devices on a green background, with thick buffalo hide soles, lg. 9 1/2 in. $500-700

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75 Apache High-top Moccasins, c. 1890s, with thick rawhide soles, beaded with geometric designs, a cross on the vamp, and with lightning and plant-like designs, traces of blue pigment, (minor bead loss), lg. of soles 10, ht. approx. 13 in.

76 Apache Beaded Hide Man’s Moccasins, c. 1870s, with thick rawhide soles, yellow ochre pigment, the vamp with abstract scorpion designs, a circle, and with geometric designs around the foot, bead colors are dark blue and white, two brass buttons remain, lg. 11 in.

Provenance: Purportedly owned by Major General William Carter, Fort D.A. Russell, Cheyenne, Wyoming. $2,000-2,500

Provenance: Collected by Hugh Sparks (1874-1951), who fought in the Spanish American War. He was First Lieutenant, 31st Infantry, and spent some time in the White Mountain Apache Reservation during his tenure. $2,500-3,000

77 Comanche Beaded Hide Moccasins, c. 1870, with green and yellow pigments, long heel fringe, and a row of tin cones off the vamps, detailed with multicolored beadwork, (older repairs), lg. excluding fringe 10 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000

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78 Apache Man’s Moccasins, c. 1860, with rawhide soles, heel fringe, and stained with yellow, green, and red pigments, the vamps with a long row of tin cones and a single lane of beadwork, lg. 10 in. $1,500-2,000 79 Southern Cheyenne Beaded Hide Man’s Moccasins, c. 1880s, with long heel fringe, fringe off the vamp, remnant red and yellow pigment, and beaded with multicolored geometric designs on a white background, lg. 11 in. $1,500-2,000

80 Apache Beaded Hide Moccasins, c. 1860, with thick rawhide soles, orange/vermillion stain, beaded with various size “real” and “pony” beads, with fringed tongues, (tears to hide on one), lg. 10 1/4 in. Provenance: Ex Charles Derby collection. Literature: Illustrated in Eye of the Angel, item 52, p. 103. $2,500-3,500

81 Pair of Crow or Blackfeet Side Seam Moccasins, c. 1860s, made of think buffalo hide and beaded with a multicolored stripe design on the vamps, (minor bead loss), lg. 10 in. $4,000-6,000

82 Blackfeet Beaded Hide Moccasins, c. last quarter 19th century, beaded with geometric designs and a single cross at the top, remnant green trade cloth, lg. 9 1/2 in. $1,200-1,600

83 Blackfeet Beaded Hide Moccasins, c. last quarter 19th century, the soft-sole forms beaded with classic Blackfeet geometric designs, remnant red trade cloth at ankles, traces of red pigment, lg. 10 in. $1,500-2,000 84 Blackfeet Beaded Hide Moccasins, c. 1890, thick buffalo hide beaded with a linear bar design on the vamps, lg. 10 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

85 Plains Cree Beaded Hide Moccasins, c. 1880, soft-sole forms beaded with geometric and horse track designs, green cloth inset at ankle, traces of red ochre, lg. 10 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

86 Blackfeet Beaded Buffalo Hide Moccasins, c. 1880, the soft-soled forms beaded with multicolored geometric designs on a white background, lg. 10 in. $1,500-2,000

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87 Southern Plains Fetish Belt, c. late 19th century, small commercial leather belt with German silver studs, suspending square and round bead fetishes, and a hide- and beadwrapped turkey beard, (repairs to belt), belt lg. 26 in. $600-800

88 Plains Beaded Hide Girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Belt, c. last quarter 19th century, the hide belt sewn over a piece of commercial leather and with long roll-beaded drops, (some of the threads securing the inner belt have come apart), belt lg. 24 1/2 in. $300-400

89 Lakota Beaded Hide Umbilical Fetish, c. last quarter 19th century, in the form of a lizard, beaded on one side in pink and bottle green stripes, with one tin cone at the tail, lg. 7 in. $600-800

90 Plains Beaded Hide Umbilical Fetish, c. 1870-80s, in the shape of a mouse, beaded with dark blue and white beads, two tin cones at tail end, lg. 5 in. $600-800

93 Plateau Beaded Toy Cradle, c. last quarter 19th century, beaded hide and cloth over a wood board, with an abstract floral design, and a salt and pepper beaded detail, ht. 13 in. $2,000-2,500

91 Apache Beaded Hide Model Cradle, c. last quarter 19th century, with wood frame, the cloth doll with beaded cactus toe moccasins, ht. 11 1/4 in. $800-1,200

94 Southern Cheyenne Beaded Hide and Cloth Cradle Cover, c. 1880, the hood of thick buffalo hide and beaded with a central roundel with cross on a striped background, with beaded rawhide tab and red, cochineal dyed trade cloth at the back, hanging from the bottom is part of a Hudson Bay trade blanket, (minor bead loss), beaded area 9 1/2 x 24 in.

92 Cheyenne/Arapaho Beaded Hide Doll, c. last quarter 19th century, finely detailed, wearing face paint, (minor bead loss), includes stand, ht. 13 1/2 in. $2,000-2,500

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Provenance: Ex John Painter collection. Literature: Illustrated in American Indian Artifacts, item 128, p. 112. $3,000-4,000

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95 Lakota Beaded Cloth and Hide Cradle, c. last quarter 19th century, one side of the cloth back has come unstitched, the sides and top beaded with bold Lakota designs on a white ground, the beaded rawhide tab at top fringed with large beads and brass hawk bells, lg. 26 1/2, wd. 11 in. Provenance: A small New England museum. $4,000-6,000

96 Lakota Beaded Hide Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vest, c. late 19th century, beaded on both sides with geometric designs on a white ground, 10 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. Provenance: A small New England museum. $800-1,200

97 Lakota Beaded Hide Baby Bonnet, c. late 19th century, multicolored geometric designs on a white ground, remnant silk ribbon detail, 5 x 4 1/2 in. Provenance: A small New England museum. $400-600

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98 Two Plains Beaded Hide Balls, Lakota, c. late 19th century, both with multicolored geometric designs, dia. to 2 1/2 in. Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $500-700

99 Pair of Plateau Beaded Hide Gauntlets, c. late 19th century, with multicolored floral designs on a pink background, lg. 14 1/2 in. $600-800

100 Central Plains Beaded Porcupine Tail Hairbrush, c. last quarter 19th century, over a wood peg with red pigment on the end, lg. 8 in. Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $300-400

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101 Crow Beaded Horn Knife and Fork, c. 1880, unique handles beaded on a hide and red trade cloth covering, with quill-wrapped thong at the end, the knife has curved slightly with age, lg. to 9 1/4 in. $400-600 102 Arapaho Carved Wood Hair Parting Stick, c. 1880, carved in the form of an abstract human figure, traces of green pigment on the upper portion and red on the lower, lg. 9 in. Provenance: Drew Bax collection. $400-600

103 Plains Brass Tweezers, c. 1860, for plucking facial hair, the hide strap with a brass hawkbell, a disc, and a large blue bead, tweezers lg. 1 1/2 in. $400-600

104 Five Plains German Silver Items, three conchas and two bracelets, all with stamped decoration, conchas dia. 2 1/8 in. $250-300 105 Southern Plains Beaded Peyote Rattle, c. 1900, with brass wire-wrapped handle, (minor bead loss), lg. 14 1/2 in. $200-250 106 Southern Plains Peyote Bandolier, c. 1900, metal and glass trade beads, and mescal seeds strung on twisted hide and cloth, lg. 31 in. $200-250 107 Cheyenne/Arapaho Beaded Awl Case, c. 1870s, the commercial leather case and hide suspensions beaded in a striped design using multicolored seed beads, full lg. 18 in. $800-1,200

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108 Sioux Beaded Awl Case, c. late 19th century, beaded on commercial leather, an old tag reads â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sioux, near Sioux River S. Dak,â&#x20AC;? lg. including yarn tassels 11 1/2 in. $250-300

109 Apache Beaded Hide Awl Case, c. last quarter 19th century, commercial leather case, the long hide drops with beaded tassels and spot-beaded decoration, lg. including fringe 18 in. $1,000-1,500 110 Two Plains Beaded Whetstone Cases, c. last quarter 19th century, the first fully beaded on commercial leather, the second with foliatelike designs on hide, (damage, some bead loss), lg. to 4 1/4 in. $400-600

111 Eastern Sioux Beaded Hide Three-sided Bag, c. late 19th century, the diminutive form beaded with multicolored floral designs using small cut beads, lg. including drop 7 in. $400-600

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112 Lakota Quilled and Beaded Hide Bag, c. last quarter 19th century, beaded and quilled geometric designs on the front only, the flap with quill-wrapped fringe, (quill loss), 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. $500-700 107

113 Crow Beaded Hide Paint Bag, c. 1870s, with three tabs at the bottom and beaded detail, red pigment overall, dark patina, lg. 4 in. $800-1,200

114 Cheyenne Strike-a-Light Pouch, c. 1870s, beaded on the front in a central cross design, tin cone danglers, (minor bead loss), lg. 5 3/4, wd. 3 1/4 in. $2,000-2,500

115 Santee Sioux Beaded Hide Pouch, c. last quarter 19th century, the U-shaped form beaded on both sides with multicolored geometric and abstract foliate designs, with some cut beads, lg. 6 3/4, wd. 4 3/4 in. $600-800

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116 Apache Beaded Hide Bag, c. third quarter 19th century, beaded on the front and part of the back with multicolored chevrons, elaborate edge beading, beads range from seed bead to just under â&#x20AC;&#x153;ponyâ&#x20AC;? bead size, tin cones from the bottom, (bead loss), lg. including cones 9 1/2 in. $2,500-3,000

117 Apache Beaded Hide Pouch, c. last quarter 19th century, beaded on one side and edged with tin cones, (some cones missing), dia. without cones 3 1/2 in. $800-1,200

118 Apache Beaded Hide Strike-a-Light Pouch, c. 1870s, the front and part of the back beaded with striped geometric designs, with tin cone suspensions at the bottom, (minor bead loss), size excluding tin cones 6 x 5 5/8 in. $2,500-3,000

119 Blackfeet Beaded Hide Belt Pouch, c. late 19th century, rawhide back and two hide flaps, the outer with geometric designs, 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. $400-600

123 Plains Beaded Hide Pictorial Bag, c. last quarter 19th century, the soft, thick hide beaded on the front with a central lizard framed by geometric designs, 6 x 3 3/4 in. $800-1,200

120 Crow Beaded Hide Tail Bag, c. 1880, beaded on the front with a multicolored stripe design, the fringe with beaded detail, lg. without fringe 8 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

124 Comanche Beaded Hide Pouch, c. 1880, with concentric geometric designs done in brick-stitch on both sides, the flap with a cross and single brass bead, possibly used for peyote, (minor bead loss), 4 1/2 x 3 in. $1,000-1,500

121 Cheyenne Beaded Hide Pouch, c. 1880, partially beaded on both sides with central morning star design, a German silver button at center, fringed at the edge, the long ties with beaded ends, (minor fringe loss), dia. 3 1/2 in. $600-800

125 Central Plains Miniature Beaded Hide Possible Bag, c. 1870s, beaded buffalo hide with geometric designs on a light blue background, tin cone danglers with red horsehair, (minor bead loss), 5 1/2 x 3 2/4 in. Provenance: A New York historical society. $1,200-1,600

122 Cheyenne/Arapaho Beaded Hide Tail Bag, c. 1880, small pouch with long tail, beaded on the front with geometric and arrow designs, the fringe with tin cone danglers, lg. excluding fringe 10 in. $1,500-2,000

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126 Plateau Beaded Cloth Flat Bag, c. 1900, beaded on one side with flowers on a blue background, 14 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $300-400

127 Northern Plains Beaver Tooth Necklace, c. 1860s, twisted hide thong with three sinewwrapped teeth (one missing), covered with red pigment, lg. 11 in. $400-600 127 129

128 Crow Beaded Hide Medicine, c. 1870s, the top with traces of red pigment, the fringe strung with six large trade beads, lg. 8 in. $600-800

129 Plains Bear Claw Amulet Necklace, c. second half 19th century, twisted hide thong with large trade beads and brass rings, the bear claw pendant with dark patina, traces of green pigment, lg. 18 in. $400-600

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130 Northern Plains/Plateau Loop-beaded Necklace, c. last quarter 19th century, twelve roll-beaded loops attached to harness leather strips with hide fringe down the sides, one old button attached from the U.S. Indian Service, strips lg. 15 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

131 Southern Plains Dance Bandolier, c. last quarter 19th century, a commercial leather strap profusely decorated with various carved horn suspensions and several types of seeds, including mescal, all strung on hide, the whole makes a gentle rattling sound, lg. top to bottom 37 in. $1,500-2,000

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132 Plains Buffalo Tail Hair Ornament, c. 1870s, decorated with quillwork and edge-beaded, (loss), lg. 19 in. Provenance: Collected by George Tibbitts. $400-600 133 Plains Elk Antler Hide Scraper, c. third quarter 19th century, the metal blade wrapped in leather, metal tacks, lg. 10 1/4 in. $300-400

134 Plains Dew Claw Bandolier, c. 1880, the hide strap beaded with geometric designs and with carved dew claw rattles, (some have come loose), lg. 28, wd. 1 5/8 in. $600-800

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135 Central Plains Stone Effigy Club Head, c. second half 19th century, with two relief-carved buffalo heads, custom stand, (a few chips probably from the 19th century), lg. 5 1/8 in. $1,500-2,000

136 Plains Carved Horn Bird Effigy Ladle, c. second half 19th century, the handle terminating in a graceful bird head with small white glass seed bead eyes, lg. 10 in. $1,000-1,500

137 Eastern Sioux Catlinite Pipe Tomahawk, c. late 19th century, the tomahawk head and stem in the form of a fish, with incised decoration, lg. 13 1/2 in.

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138 Plains Bird Head Pipe Stem, c. last half 19th century, the ash stem partly wrapped with brass and copper and decorated with three carved horn bird heads, two with crests, dark patina, lg. 21 in. Provenance: Collected by George Tibbitts in the 1880s. $1,000-1,500

139 Lakota Carved and Painted Wood Courting Flute, c. late 19th century, painted with red, blue, and green pigments, the bird head with pyro-engraved beak, the flute stop attached with hide, brass mouth piece, lg. 30 in. $2,500-3,000 140 Plains Pipe, c. 1870s, catlinite T-bowl, the ash stem with finely wrapped quillwork and horsehair attachments, dark patina, lg. 33 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

141 Blackfeet Pipe Stem and Bowl, c. last quarter 19th century, the Micmac-style steatite bowl with a patina from long use, the round ash stem may date slightly later, bowl ht. 3 3/4, stem lg. 20 1/2 in. Provenance: Harold and Irene Hanneman collection, Montana, collected from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mike Swims Under.â&#x20AC;? $600-800

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142 Plains Pipe, c. third quarter 19th century, a short tubular ash stem and a catlinite T-bowl, dark patina, lg. 23 1/2 in. 145

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143 Small Woman’s Pipe, c. 19th century, with a short wood stem, the catlinite bowl with dark rich patina, custom stand, lg. 4 7/8 in. $300-400

144 Plains Carved Catlinite Pipe Bowl, c. 1860s, the T-bowl form with an incised “IXXI,” and a more lightly incised “War Hill MN” on the underside, deep rich patina, lg. 5 in. Notes: Verbal history says this bowl was passed down from the Indian wars in Minnesota and the Dakotas. $600-800

145 Plains Lead-inlaid Catlinite Pipe Bowl, c. third quarter 19th century, a large T-bowl form with slightly flared bowl, the tip has a chip probably from the 19th century, includes stand, lg. 8 1/4, ht. 4 in. Note: An old tag reads: “Presented by John T. West-Neb.” $1,200-1,600

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147 Central Plains Beaded Buffalo Hide Possible Bag, c. 1880, beaded on the front, sides, and flap with bold geometric designs, the front with a dark blue background, detailed with tin cones and yellow horsehair, (minor bead loss), lg. 20, wd. 12 1/2 in. $5,000-7,000

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148 Blackfeet Painted Buffalo Hide Parfleche, c. last quarter 19th century, medium size envelope painted on the front and inside flaps with bold multicolored geometric designs, 15 x 8 1/2 in. $800-1,200 149 Plateau Painted Buffalo Hide Parfleche, c. third quarter 19th century, the envelope form with remnant red and blue/green geometric designs, 28 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

150 Blackfeet Buffalo Hide Parfleche, c. last quarter 19th century, with long fringe from the sides, polychrome geometric designs on the front, and remnant red trade cloth detailing, dark patina from long use, case flat 13 x 12, lg. of fringe to 28 in. $4,000-6,000

151 Prairie Beaded Breech Cloth, c. late 19th century, beaded on both ends with multicolored abstract floral design, (minor bead loss), lg. 53, wd. 20 in. $1,200-1,600

152 Southern Plains German Silver Concha Belt, c. late 19th century, the tooled leather belt with ten stamp-decorated conchas, the leather drop with undecorated conchas and tip, belt lg. 35 1/2, wd. 3 in. Literature: Illustrated in Spirits in the Art: The Fenn Collection, by James Hanson, p. 77. $2,500-3,500

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153 Blackfeet Beaded Hide Vest, c. late 19th century, the thick smoked hide lined with cloth and beaded on the front with geometric designs on a blue background, ht. with fringe 23 in. $1,200-1,600 154 Cheyenne Beaded Hide Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leggings, c. last quarter 19th century, with red and yellow ochre, the beaded panels with multicolored geometric designs on a white background, a row of German silver conchas up the side, lg. 16 1/2 in. $2,000-2,500

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155 Pair of Comanche Beaded Hide Man’s Leggings, c. last quarter 19th century, with yellow/green pigment overall, the side fringe seems to have been wrapped and then dyed dark green, giving a striped appearance, with multicolored beaded detail, old tag reads: “Comanche, near Cache Creek, OKLA,” lg. 36 in. $3,500-4,500

156 Cheyenne Beaded Hide Girl’s Leggings, c. 1870s, yellow ochre stained buckskin beaded in a multicolored bar design, (tear at the bottom of one, bead and hide loss), lg. 15 in. $2,500-3,500

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157 Crow Beaded Hide and Cloth Woman’s Leggings, c. 1870s, with red stroud uppers detailed with brass shoe buttons on blue trade cloth, the hide panels with multicolored Crow designs edged with white “pony” beads, lg. 21 in. $2,000-2,500

158 Cheyenne Beaded Hide Woman’s Leggings, c. 1880s, stained yellow ochre and beaded in a classic bar design, (bead loss), 6 x 20 in. Provenance: Ex John Painter collection. Literature: Illustrated in American Indian Artifacts, item 85, p. 75. $2,000-2,500

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159 Kiowa Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beaded Hide Dress, c. 1870â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, painted with red, green, and yellow pigments, profusely decorated with very fine cut fringe, with multicolored beaded detail, and rows of tin cone danglers at the skirt and bottom tabs, the fringes across the top strung with gold-washed metal beads, lg. 64 in. Provenance: Collection of Philadelphia artist Robert Riggs (1896-1972). $60,000-80,000

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160 Lakota Beaded Hide Knife Sheath, c. 1900, rawhide with a soft hide front beaded with geometric designs on a “crystal” background, lg. 10 in. $500-700

161 Assiniboine Beaded Hide Knife Sheath, c. 1880s, with two beaded tabs at the bottom, fringe along one side and bottom, beaded on one side with bold geometric designs on a medium blue background, lg. including tabs 13 3/4 in. Provenance: Lt. Col. A.A. Farley collection (1849-1906), sold at Christie’s London, June 22, 1992. $2,000-2,500

162 Blackfeet Beaded Hide Necklace and Photograph, c. last quarter 19th century, the hide disc beaded on one side and with nickeled brass concha and brass button center, the bottom fringe with large red and white beads, twisted hide neck strap, with red ochre pigment overall; with a studio photo c. 1900 of a Blackfeet couple, the man wearing a similar (if not the same) necklace, necklace lg. 28 in. $1,500-2,000

164 Cheyenne Beaded Buffalo Hide Knife Sheath, c. 1860s, the rawhide form with a soft hide cover on the front and beaded with a Cheyenne bar design, one tin cone remains, lg. 9 in.

163 Plains Cree Beaded Knife Sheath, c. 1880s, with fringed beaded tab at the bottom, partially beaded on the back, and beaded on the front with cobalt blue geometric designs on a white background, red cloth edging, lg. excluding tab 10 in.

165 Cheyenne Beaded Hide Tobacco Pouch, c. 1860s, with four tabs at the top and beaded with a classic bar design, traces of yellow pigment, lg. 12 1/4 in.

Provenance: Former Lt. Col. A.A. Farley collection (1849-1906), sold at Christie’s London, June 22, 1992. $1,500-2,000

Literature: Illustrated in The John Painter Collection of American Indian Artifacts, item 85, p. 75. $4,000-6,000

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166 Lakota Beaded Hide Pipe Bag, c. 1880, with yellow pigment, the beaded panel with geometric designs on white and pink backgrounds, with a panel of cut tubular beads above the fringe, lg. 31 in. $3,000-3,500

167 Northern Plains Beaded Hide Mirror Bag, c. 1870, with traces of red ochre overall, the front beaded with a central hourglass design, the back with green and pink stripes, remnant fringe at the bottom, including fringe 5 x 12 in. $3,000-4,000 168 Blackfeet Beaded Hide Pipe Bag, c. last quarter 19th century, with edge-beaded tab top, both panels beaded with multicolored geometric designs, lg. 26 in. $2,500-3,500

169 Lakota Beaded and Quilled Hide Pipe Bag, c. 1880, beaded with classic Lakota designs on a white background, (quill loss and severe tears to the hide on one side), lg. 43 1/2 in. Provenance: A small New England museum. $800-1,200

170 Lakota Beaded and Quilled Hide Pipe Bag, c. late 19th century, geometric designs done with multicolored glass and metallic beads, (quill loss, tears in hide), lg. 29 in. $1,000-1,500

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171 Lakota Beaded Hide Pipe Bag and Documents, c. last quarter 19th century, the bag with red pigment overall and beaded on both sides with geometric, cross, and horse track designs, the fringed tabs with remnant roll-beaded drops, tied to one tab is a beaded and quilled pouch for striker, an arrowhead, and three European tokens with a bull on one side, (some damage, bead loss), lg. 24 in. Provenance: Collected by George Tibbitts; includes the following items: a marksman certificate with sharpshooter medal, dated 1885-1886, his army discharge paper from 1886 with his military record on the back. $3,000-4,000

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172 Lakota Beaded and Quilled Hide Pipe Bag, c. 1870s, the soft hide bag beaded with geometric designs on a light blue background, the quilled panel on saddle leather with quillwrapped thongs from the top, lg. 43 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000 173 Arapaho Beaded Hide Pipe Bag, c. 1870s, the soft hide bag painted with yellow and red pigments, the beaded panels with geometric and cross design on one side and geometric designs with single pipe on the reverse, a long beaded tab hangs from the top, lg. 30 in. $5,000-7,000

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174 Crow Telescope with Beaded Buffalo Hide Case, c. 1870s, with diagonal designs, thick fringe with large trade beads at one end, and detailed with red stroud cloth, lg. 8 in. Provenance: Ex Bud Lake Crow collection. $2,500-3,000

175 Plains Wood and Hide Quirt, c. third quarter 19th century, ash handle with the original buffalo hide lash, dark patina, with custom stand, handle lg. 16 3/4 in. $800-1,200

176 Northern Plains Tacked Wood Quirt, c. last quarter 19th century, with red and remnant yellow pigment and brass tack decoration, the commercial leather lashes detailed with green trade cloth and brass tacks, the commercial leather wrist strap also with brass tack decoration, lg. of wood handle 18 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000 175

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177 Prairie Carved and Incised Elk Horn Quirt, c. third quarter 19th century, both sides with abstract feather-like designs and with arrow points along one edge, traces of red and green pigments, with a brass tack at the ends of the lash peg, deep rich patina, lg. 14 1/2 in. Literature: First American Art, The Charles and Valerie Diker Collection of American Indian Art, p. 214. $8,000-12,000

178 Eastern Plains/Woodlands Quilled Buffalo Hide Shot Pouch, c. first quarter 19th century, decorated on the front with multicolored quill work, with tin cone and horse hair danglers from the bottom, size excluding cones 9 x 5 in. Provenance: Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, May 2000. $8,000-12,000

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179 Great Lakes/Woodlands Presentation Pipe Tomahawk, c. late 18th century, with early down-turned blade, the tiger maple haft with rocker-engraved silver bands, dark rich patina, lg. of head 8 1/2, lg. 17 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000 180 Subarctic Beaded Hide Hunting Bag, c. late 19th century, the strap carrying two powder horns, the fringe edged smoked hide bag beaded on the front with multicolored floral designs, the flap backed with cotton cloth and reinforced with a wood rod, lg. from strap top to fringe 34 in. $2,500-3,500

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181 Pair of Chippewa Embroidered Hide Moccasins, c. late 19th century, extremely fine abstract floral embroidery, (some fading), lg. 9 in. Provenance: A small New England museum. $300-400 182 Great Lakes Loom-beaded Sash and Garters, c. late 19th century, with braided yarn ends, (minor bead loss), sash lg. excluding fringe 29, wd. 3 in. $300-400

183 Ojibwe Beaded Cloth Bandolier Bag, c. late 19th century, beaded with multicolored floral designs, bugle bead fringe with wool tassels from the bottom, (minor bead loss), lg. 41 1/2, wd. 13 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500 184 Ojibwe Beaded Cloth Bandolier Bag, c. 1870s, with differing designs on both sides of the strap, the pouch with geometric and lightning devices, the beaded bottom tabs with wool tassels, (bead loss), lg. 38 in. Provenance: Famed photographer D.F. Barry, illustrated hanging on the wall in his studio in Little Shadow Catcher. $4,000-6,000

185 Two Prehistoric Polished Stone Axe Heads. Provenance: A small New England museum. $250-300

186 Two Southeast Prehistoric Painted Pottery Vessels, both with bold two-color designs, (minor damage), ht. to 6 3/4 in. Provenance: A small New England museum. $500-700

187 Pair of Iroquois Cornhusk Dolls, c. last quarter 19th century, both wearing traditional clothing with beaded detail, ht. 13 1/2 in. $400-600

188 Pair of Seminole Carved Wood Dolls, both wearing traditional patchwork clothing and with painted details, ht. to 15 1/2 in. $500-700

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189 Beaded Glengarry Hat, Iroquois, Seneca type, c. 1840s, beaded on blue silk, the top with celestial dome motif along the perimeter, each side panel with three birds, done in an early form of raised beadwork, (some silk loss), with custom stand, 10 1/2 x 6 in. Exhibitions: Made of Thunder, Made of Glass II: Memorial Hall Museum, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 2015, Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, 2016. $800-1,200

190 Beaded Bag, Iroquois, Seneca type, c. 180030, early drawstring reticle with a central sun with equal-armed motif on one side and an abstract four-directional design on the other, beaded on black velvet with silk ribbon edge binding and checkered cotton lining, includes stand, 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 2 in. Literature: A Cherished Curiosity; The Beaded Bag in Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Art, 2012, p. 57; Made of Thunder exhibition catalog, 2006, p. 3. Exhibitions: Made of Thunder, Made of Glass II: Memorial Hall Museum, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 2015, Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, 2016. $1,000-1,500

191 Mohawk Carved Wood Canoe Bow with Inscription, c. second quarter 19th century, the extensive history written on the bow reads in part: “Bought on Walpole Island, August 8, 1844, Mohawk Indian Reservation belonging to Canada on the St. Clair River,” with museum number on one end, dark patina, lg. 35 1/2 in. $600-800

192 Winnebago (Ho-Chunk) Carved Wood Bow and Three Blunt-tipped Arrows, c. last quarter 19th century, the bow painted green, (some wood loss), lg. 43 1/2 in. $500-700

193 Bow and Arrow Used in and Collected at the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show in Paris, France, 1906, the ash bow with dark patina, written on the bow and arrow: “Buffalo Bill Wild West,” lg. of bow 49 1/2 in. Provenance: A private Swiss collection. $500-700

194 Abenaki Carved Wood Child’s Bow, c. last quarter 19th century, the curved form decorated on both sides with incised geometric and foliate designs, (small crack), lg. 30 1/2 in. Provenance: E. Keith Franc collection. $800-1,200

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195 Ojibwa Carved Wood Child’s Bow and Two Blunt-tipped Arrows, c. last quarter 19th century, the ash bow with alternating painted scalloped edge decoration, the arrows with matching paint on the tips, bow lg. 31 1/4 in. $600-800 196 Great Lakes Carved Wood Child’s Bow, c. last quarter 19th century, the ash form with a slight double curve, dark patina, lg. 30 1/2 in. $400-600

197 Great Lakes Pictorial Awl, c. mid-19th century, the wood handle with lead or pewter inlay representing a turtle, lizard, an unknown animal, and a thunderbird, lg. 7 3/4 in. $600-800

198 Great Lakes Human Hand Effigy Pipe Bowl, attributed to the Huron, lg. 1 1/2, ht. 3 in. Provenance: Richard Pohrt and Morningstar Gallery. $1,000-1,500

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199 Woodlands Wood Cup, c. 19th century, unique form with stylized bear handle, relief-carved human and foliate designs, with incised devices and chip-carved edges, dark brown patina, lg. 5 1/4, ht. 2 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000 200 Northern California Game Sticks in a Commercial Leather Container, c. 1860-70s, with dark patina from long use, includes custom stand, lg. of container 6 1/2 in. $250-300 201 Group of Eskimo Artifacts, c. 19th century, includes seven harpoon heads, two fishhooks, a stone sinker, etc., lg. to 4 1/4 in.

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203 Eskimo Prehistoric Walrus Tusk Wrist Guard, with fine incised decoration, metal stand, 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. $500-700

204 Eskimo Walrus Toggle or Ornament, c. 19th century, with incised detail, lg. 1 3/4 in. $300-400

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205 Inupiaq Carved Wood Mask, c. 19th century, pierced at the eyes and mouth, the tip of the tongue showing, traces of black pigment for hair and chin tattoos, ht. 9 1/4, wd. 6 1/4 in. $2,500-3,500

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206 Pair of Northwest Coast Carved and Painted Paddles, c. late 19th century, one side finely painted in red, blue, and black pigments, the reverse carved with the same design, (minor loss to one tip), lg. 17 in. $400-600 207 Two Northwest Coast Totem Poles, a small argillite form with avian and animal figures, and a wood form with similar clan figures (wood loss), ht. to 9 in. $500-700 208 Northwest Coast Carved Wood Halibut Hook, c. last quarter 19th century, one side carved to represent a bird in flight, lg. 10 1/4 in. Provenance: A small New England museum. $400-600 209

209 Haida Argillite Platter, c. last quarter 19th century, the large oval form carved on the inside with abstract human, animal, and avian designs, incised details, remnant opercula shell inlay at the rim, (a few chips at edge), ht. 2 1/4, lg. 20 in. $5,000-7,000

210 Haida Carved Argillite Pipe, c. last quarter 19th century, the bowl in the form of a human head, in turn being held by a stylized animal, back to back with a frog being held by another stylized animal, ht. 3 1/8, lg. 10 1/8 in. $4,000-6,000

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213 Rare Haida Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spruce Root Basketry Hat, c. last quarter 19th century, the twined form with finely painted designs in red and black pigments, ht. 5, dia. 10 in. $5,000-7,000

214 Tlingit Carved Antler Whale Amulet, c. mid19th century, depicting an orca whale with frog legs toward the tail, pierced for suspension, traces of red pigment, lg. 3 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000

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217 Hopi Polychrome Carved Wood Kachina, old tag reads: “Morning Kachina,” (missing an ear), ht. 5 in. $400-600

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218 Hopi Corn Maiden Kachina, with finely painted tablita and clothing, (minor wood loss), ht. 10 3/4 in. $600-800

219 Five Southwest Necklaces, four Pueblo heishi necklaces, one with an inlaid cross, and a necklace of various size early glass trade beads. $300-500

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220 Navajo Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace, the twelve blossoms and naja set with an oval turquoise, lg. top to naja 17 in. $600-800

221 Pueblo Turquoise Necklace, c. second quarter 20th century, with various size and shape turquoise and glass beads, extended lg. 31 in. $400-600

222 Zuni Silver and Shell Tobacco Canteen, c. second quarter 20th century, with stampdecorated silver detail and link chain strap, rich patina, ht. 4 in. $1,500-2,000

223 Navajo First Phase Concha Belt, c. late 19th century, seven silver open slot oval conchas with stamped decoration, strung on a thin commercial leather belt, concha size 3 3/4 x 3 in. $4,000-6,000

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225 Navajo Concha Belt, eleven conchas with repoussĂŠ and stampwork on a conforming leather belt, with similar buckle, lg. excluding billet 34, concha lg. 2 3/8 in. $1,500-2,000 224

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226 Navajo First Phase Concha Belt, c. 1880s, seven open slot silver oval conchas with original leather backings, (the belt is a later replacement), the buckle with repoussé, rocker engravings, and stampwork, buckle 3 5/8 x 2 3/4, conchas 4 1/8 x 3 1/2 in. $14,000-18,000

227 Isleta Pueblo Glass and Tin Frame, c. late 19th century, holding a contemporary print of the Madonna and Child, (cracks), 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. Provenance: Mr. Norman McGee collection. $250-300

228 Two New Mexican Carved Wood Frames with Shell Tops, c. late 18th/early 19th century, both hand-chiseled, framing 18th century copper plate engravings, largest 17 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.

230 New Mexican Polychrome Wood Retablo, c. early 19th century, depicting a saint holding a candle, (losses), 8 3/8 x 5 1/2 in.

Provenance: Mr. Norman McGee collection.

Notes: Authenticated and cleaned by Alan C. Vedder. $300-400

Note: Authenticated by Alan C. Vedder. $600-800

229 New Mexican Retablo, c. first half 19th century, depicting “Our Lady of Sorrow,” (some restoration and cleaning, probably by Alan C. Vedder), 6 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. Provenance: Mr. Norman McGee collection. $300-500

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Provenance: Mr. Norman McGee collection.

231 New Mexican Wood Retablo by Pedro Antonio Fresquis (1749-1831), possibly depicting Santa Rita, 7 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. Provenance: Mr. Norman McGee collection. Note: Authenticated and cleaned by Alan C. Vedder. $500-700

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232 New Mexican Carved Wood Retablo by Pedro Antonio Fresquis (1749-1831), c. late 18th/early 19th century, depicting Saint Juan Mepomuceno, 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. Provenance: Mr. Norman McGee collection. Note: Authenticated and cleaned by Alan C. Vedder. $800-1,200

233 New Mexican Polychrome Wood Retablo, c. late 18th/early 19th century, possibly Santa Rita, 11 x 7 1/2 in. Provenance: Mr. Norman McGee collection. $600-800 234 New Mexican Miniature Retablo by Jose Rafael Aragon, c. first half 19th century, depicting Saint Gertrudis, 5 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. Provenance: Mr. Norman McGee collection. Note: Cleaned and the back reinforced by Alan C. Vedder. $300-400

235 New Mexican Painted Wood Retablo by Jose Rafael Aragon, c. 1830, depicting a crowned figure with staff and lantern, (crack, some paint loss), 12 x 7 1/2 in.

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Provenance: James Economos. $1,500-2,000 236 Two R.C. Gorman Tiles, both with hooks for hanging on a wall, 12 x 12 in. $200-400

237 Framed Painting by Pablita Velarde (19182006), Santa Clara Pueblo, painted with earth mineral pigments, part of the original label reads: â&#x20AC;&#x153;offering to the sun,â&#x20AC;? image size 23 1/4 x 13 1/4 in. $3,000-4,000

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238 Original Portfolio Gravure by Edward S. Curtis, plate no. 563, depicting a Sia with buffalo mask, Holland Van Gelder, Suffolk Engraving, Cambridge, Massachusetts, copyright 1925, sight size 11 1/2 x 15 1/2, matted and framed to 23 x 27 in. $900-1,200

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240 Original Portfolio Gravure by Edward S. Curtis, plate no. 576, depicting the replastering of a Paguate house, Holland Van Gelder, Suffolk Engraving, Cambridge, Massachusetts, copyright 1925, sight size 11 1/2 x 15 1/2, matted and framed to 23 x 27 in. $700-900

241 Original Portfolio Gravure by Edward S. Curtis, plate no. 248, depicting the country of the Kutenai, Holland Van Gelder, John Andrew & Son, copyright 1910, sight size 11 x 15 3/4, matted and framed to 27 x 23 in. $900-1,200

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242 Original Portfolio Gravure by Edward S. Curtis, plate no. 560, depicting a Sia buffalo dancer, Holland Van Gelder, Suffolk Engraving, Cambridge, Massachusetts, copyright 1925, sight size 11 1/2 x 15 3/4, matted and framed to 23 x 27 in. $900-1,200

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243 Tintype of Brule Chief Spotted Tail, c. 1880, the corners cropped, in a period frame, image size 3 3/4 x 2 1/4 in.

244 Cabinet Card Photograph of Sitting Bull, copyrighted 1882, by Bailey, Dix, and Mead. $600-800

Provenance: Collected by George Tibbitts. $300-400

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245 Photograph by F. Jay Haynes, Group of Hostiles-Little Bighorn Chiefs, albumen stereoview, includes Gaul, Spotted Eagle, Low Dog, Rain-in-the-Face, and Hump, taken at Fort Yates in the summer of 1881, with Haynesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Northern Pacific-Fargo imprint. $700-900

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246 Photograph by F. Jay Haynes, Group of Hostiles - Little Bighorn Chiefs, albumen stereoview, includes Gaul, Spotted Eagle, Low Dog, Rain-in-the-Face, Hump, Natives, and a white man in the back row, taken at Fort Yates in the summer of 1881, with Haynesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Northern Pacific-Fargo imprint. $600-800

247 Two Photographs by F. Jay Haynes, Crow Burial Scaffold and Assiniboin Indian Lodge, both albumen stereoviews, c. 1880, the first with scaffold and tipi encampment, period ink inscription and title in the negative, with Haynesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Northern Pacific railway studio imprints. $600-800

248 Photograph of Eagle Elk, an Ogala Sioux, cabinet card, c. 1880s, he wears a single feather, hairpipe breastplate, and holds a pipe tomahawk, includes his account of the Little Bighorn battle, ink title on front, gallery label on back. $500-700

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249 Photograph by F. Jay Haynes, depicting Bear Coat, a Sioux, albumen cabinet card, he wears quilled buckskin jacket, identified in the negative, Haynes’s Northern Pacific Views, Fargo D.T. imprint on the reverse. $500-700

250 Three Photographs by D.B. Chase, albumen boudoir images, depicting Natives during the Ghost Dance craze of the 1990, titled in the negatives, Chases’s Denver and Rio Grande Railroad studio imprints on the reverse, 5 x 8 in. mounts. Note: Fearing an uprising at this time, the U.S. army tried to arrest Sitting Bull at Standing Rock. His death later led to the Massacre at Wounded Knee, which signaled the end of the Indian Wars. $700-900

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251 Photograph by J.N. Templeton, albumen cabinet card, c. 1880s, depicting Sioux chiefs Crow Man and Running Bear, they wear hairpipe breastplates, dentilium bandoliers, tobacco bags, catlinite pipes, and leggings, with Templeton’s Fort Thompson and Miller Dakota Territory imprint. $600-800

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252 Photograph by F. Jay Haynes, albumen cabinet card, c. 1883, depicting Brave Bear, a Sioux, he wears a fringed and beaded war shirt, feathers, and a fur hat, Haynes’s Fargo Dakota Territory imprint on the reverse. $500-700

254 Photograph by F. Jay Haynes, colored cabinet card photo, Medicine Man & Family, Old Coyote (Yellow Dog) & Big Medicine, includes two squaws, a list of noted Indians and Hayes’s studio imprint on the reverse. $400-600

256 Photograph by Evans, cabinet card, c. 1880s, depicting a Plateau man with a sword, he wears a loop necklace, single hair feather, and military buckle, Evans’s Nevada studio imprint on the reverse. $400-600

253 Photograph by D.F. Barry, albumen cabinet card, c. 1880s, depicting Crow Eagle, a Sioux, he wears a feather bonnet, blanket, and pipe and stem, block title below image, Barry’s Bismarck, Dakota Territory studio imprint on the reverse. $500-700

255 Photograph by L.A. Furlong, albumen cabinet card, c. 1880s, depicting Bull Thunder, with Furlong’s Halstead, Kansas, studio imprint on the reverse.

257 Photograph by D.F. Barry, albumen cabinet card, c. 1880s, depicting Chief Goose, a Teton Sioux, he wears a loop necklace, fur-wrapped braids, and holds a pipe tamper, Barry’s studio imprint and period ink inscription on the reverse.

Provenance: Ex Ed McAndrews collection. $400-600

Note: Chief Goose was chief scout during Custer’s expedition into the Black Hills in 1874, during which gold was discovered. $400-600

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258 Photograph by D.F. Barry, albumen cabinet card depicting Chief John Grass, a Hunkpapa Sioux, block title, Barry’s copyright and studio imprint on front and back. Note: Grass led battles against the Pawnee at Massacre Canyon, and was a member of the White Horse Riders Society. $500-700

259 Photograph by D.F. Barry, albumen print on 7 x 10-in. imperial mount, c. 1880s, depicting fifteen Sioux warriors dressed for a War Dance, holding coup sticks and pipe tomahawks, block title below image, Barry’s Bismarck and Standing Rock, Dakota Territory studio imprint on the reverse. $800-1,000

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260 Nine Photographs by N.A. Forsyth, stereoviews of Blackfeet tribe members, including warriors, a choosing dance with U.S. flag, a medicine woman, Bear Chief, Chief Luison, and a Crow grass dance, with Forsyth’s Butte, Montana stamp on the reverse. $700-900

261 Framed Cabinet Card Photograph by W.S. Soule, depicting Apache Chief Black Hawk, c. 1870, written on the back: “Black Hawk, Apache chief, the Lipan tribe of the Indian Territory.”

262 Framed Cabinet Card Photograph by W.S. Soule, depicting Comanche Chief Horse Back. Provenance: The collection of Charles F. Fish. Exhibitions: The Museum of Natural History, New York, 1921. Note: Chief Horse Back was the principal civil chief of the Noconee Comanches, and signed the 1867 Medicine Lodge Treaty. $500-700

Provenance: The collection of Charles F. Fish. Charles Fish was born in 1859 in Fall River, Massachusetts. He traveled west in 1875, and fell in love with all that it entailed. After returning to Massachusetts (he was Chief Bookkeeper at the Granite Mill in Fall River), he began to avidly collect western photography, ordering pieces from many different photographers who specialized in Native Americans, wild west showmen, cowboys, and mountain men. His collection includes many early images, and has been exhibited at the Museum of Natural History in New York; many of the photographs retain the exhibition labels. Charles Fish died in December of 1940. $500-700

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263 Framed Cabinet Card Photograph by W.S. Soule, depicting Comanche Chief Otter Belt, written on the back: “Otter Chief Comanche Chief, Indian Territory.”

265 Framed Cabinet Card Photograph by W.S. Soule, depicting Comanche Chief Tosawai (Silver Brooch), c. 1869-70.

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267 Framed Cabinet Card Photograph by W.S. Soule, depicting Comanche Chief Mow-way (Shaking Hand), 1869, he wears a large bear claw in his hair.

Provenance: The collection of Charles F. Fish. Provenance: The collection of Charles F. Fish. Exhibitions: The Museum of Natural History, New York, 1921. $500-700

264 Cabinet Card Photograph by W.S. Soule, depicting Kiowa Chief White Horse, he wears a shell or bone hairpipe breastplate. Provenance: The collection of Charles F. Fish. Exhibitions: The Museum of Natural History, New York, 1921. $500-700

Provenance: The collection of Charles F. Fish. Exhibitions: The Museum of Natural History, New York, 1921. Note: Upon surrendering in 1868, Tosawai said to General Philip Sheridan, “Tosawai, good Indian.” To which Sheridan replied, “The only good Indians I ever saw were dead,” which has passed down as “The only good Indian is a dead Indian.” $500-700

266 Framed Cabinet Card Photograph by W.S. Soule, depicting Kiowa Chief Big Bow (Zepko-eete), c. 1869. Provenance: The collection of Charles F. Fish. Exhibitions: The Museum of Natural History, New York, 1921. Note: Zepko-eete was a famous warrior and one of the last Kiowas to surrender in 1875. $500-700

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Exhibitions: The Museum of Natural History, New York, 1921. $500-700

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268 Framed Photograph by W.S. Soule, depicting Comanche Chief Mow-way’s (Hand Shaker’s) camp, c. 1870, image 8 1/2 x 6 7/8 in.

269 Framed Photograph by W.S. Soule, depicting Kiowa Chief King Bird’s camp, c. 1870, image size 9 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. Provenance: The collection of Charles F. Fish.

Provenance: The collection of Charles F. Fish. Exhibitions: The Museum of Natural History, New York, 1921. $500-700

Exhibitions: The Museum of Natural History, New York, 1921. $500-700

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270 Aymara Woven Poncho, Bolivia, c. late 18th/early 19th century, tightly woven in a multicolored stripe design, with dominant stripes in green and purple, (minor damage), 62 x 53 1/4 in. $1,500-2,000

271 Navajo Rug, woven in a striped pattern using natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool, (minor wool loss), 56 x 36 1/2 in. $250-300

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272 Navajo Double Saddle Blanket, c. early 20th century, with a banded design done in natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool, 57 1/2 x 33 1/2 in. $300-400

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273 Navajo Transitional Rug, c. 1900, softly woven with natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool, with central cross on a variegated background, 92 x 55 in. $600-800

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274 Large Navajo Regional Rug, the center with elaborate geometric and cross designs on a variegated ground, 90 1/2 x 63 1/2 in. $1,200-1,600

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275 Navajo Ganado Weaving, c. 1930, tightly woven with large concentric crosses at the center using natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool, (a few small stains), 78 x 48 in. $1,000-1,500

276 Navajo Crystal Rug, with central stepped cross design and wide border with a six-point star design, in natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool, 77 1/2 x 43 1/2 in. $600-800

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277 Navajo Regional Rug, c. 1930, with large concentric diamond design at center, in natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool, (minor repair), 64 x 39 1/2 in. $300-500

279 Navajo Chrystal Rug, c. 1930s, with a stepped cross design, woven with natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool, 85 x 40 1/2 in. $600-800

278 Navajo Klageto or Ganado Rug, c. first quarter 20th century, bold geometric design on a variegated background, in natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool, 55 x 33 1/2 in. $500-700

280 Navajo Yei Rug, c. 1940s, tightly woven, 44 1/2 x 28 in. $600-800

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281 Large Navajo Yei Rug, c. second quarter 20th century, with ten yei dancers separated by stacked feather devices, 86 x 58 in. $2,000-2,500

282 Navajo Germantown Yei Weaving, c. early 20th century, two dancers framed by a bold stepped triangle border, with fringe on one end, 53 x 37 in. Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $800-1,200

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283 Navajo Germantown Weaving, c. last quarter 19th century, with colorful eye dazzler pattern and five concentric crosses, fringe ends 53 x 35 in. $3,000-4,000

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284 Navajo Pictorial Germantown Weaving, c. last quarter 19th century, tightly woven with a serrate diamond design and four kachinas, (some wool loss, minor dye run), 30 x 25 1/2 in. $2,500-3,500 285 Navajo Weaving, c. first quarter 20th century, woven in a third phase chiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s style using natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool, 70 x 51 in. $2,500-3,000

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286 Navajo Transitional Weaving, c. late 19th century, loosely woven in a banded design with alternating stripes and concentric chevrons, natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool, (wool loss, stain, repairs), 79 1/2 x 57 in.

287 Navajo Transitional Weaving, c. late 19th century, loosely woven in an eye dazzler design using natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool, 94 x 58 1/2 in. $2,500-3,500

Note: Includes two photos of Harry Melville Taylor and his mother with the weaving as a backdrop, circa early 20th century. $600-800

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288 Navajo Serape Style Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blanket, c. last quarter 19th century, with serrate diamond and geometric designs on a red ground, natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool, 54 1/2 x 35 in. $4,000-6,000

289 Navajo Diugi Wearing Blanket, Transitional era, c. 1880s-90s, softly woven with natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool, (minor dye run), 80 1/2 x 47 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

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290 Navajo Late Classic Manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wearing Blanket, c. late 1870s-early 80s, serape-style, woven with a serrate diamond grid design with zigzag devices using natural and synthetic dyed homespun wool in indigo blue, natural white, and synthetic dyed red, 81 x 55 in. $8,000-10,000

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291 Two San Ildefonso Black-on-black Pottery Bowls, both decorated with a feather design and signed Santana and Adam, ht. to 5 1/4 in. Note: Lot includes the book Maria, by Richard L. Spivey. $400-600

292 Large Zuni Polychrome Pottery Owl, with an owlet perched on each wing, ht. 9 3/4 in. $800-1,200

293 Zuni Polychrome Frog Bowl, c. early 20th century, with three spotted frogs in relief, ht. 4 3/4, dia. 7 in. $600-800

295 Two Cochiti Painted Pottery Animals, c. 1900, both appear to be barking, lg. to 6 1/2, ht. to 4 1/2 in. Provenance: A small New England museum. $600-800

294 Zuni Polychrome Pottery Jar, c. last quarter 19th century, finely painted with a band of heartline deer, birds, and classic geometric designs, (hairline crack to rim), ht. 8 1/2, dia. 11 3/4 in. $4,000-6,000

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296 Acoma Painted Pottery Jar, c. 1920s, with a complex abstract design, (some damage to interior), ht. 7, dia. 9 1/2 in. $400-600

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297 Zia Polychrome Pottery Olla, c. 1880, three large birds alternating with plants sprouting heart-shaped flowers, ht. 9, dia. 12 1/2 in. $3,000-4,000

298 Acoma Black-on-white Pottery Jar, c. 1920, the inner rim and bottom painted red, 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. $500-700

299 Acoma Four-color Pottery Olla, c. last quarter 19th century, various color birds on opposite sides of an arched rainbow band, (chips, other damage), ht. 12 1/2, dia. 11 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000

300 San Ildefonso Polychrome Pottery Olla, c. 1900, with red and black abstract foliate designs on a cream-colored ground, ht. 11, dia. 11 1/2 in. Provenance: A small New England museum. $2,500-3,000

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301 Large Plateau Cornhusk Bag, c. last quarter 19th century, with hide drawstring top, strap, and fringed corners, decorated on both sides with multicolored geometric designs, 23 1/2 x 14 3/4 in. $800-1,200

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302 Small Plateau Cornhusk Bag, c. 1900, with hide edge and strap, multicolored designs down with commercial yarn, 7 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. $200-250

303 Nez Perce Infantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hat, c. early 1900s, fibercovered willow frame with stepped zigzag design, old cloth-lined tag reads in part: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nez Perce, Plateau infants hat,â&#x20AC;? ht. 4 1/4, dia. 4 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500 304 Tlingit Polychrome Twined Basket with Cover, c. late 19th century, said to be used to store down, the bottom with vibrant colors, the top with dark patina from extensive use, lg. 5 in. $800-1,200 305 Attu Twined Two-piece Card Case, c. early 20th century, with openwork and fine silk thread embroidery, 5 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $500-700

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308 Four Pomo Beaded Baskets, two horsehair baskets with feathers at the rim, a featherrimmed basket by Sandy Eagle, 2005, and a small form by Susie Billy, largest ht. 1 1/4, dia. 3 1/8 in. Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $500-700

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309 California Pictorial Basket, c. 1900, with avian, animal, and geometric designs, (minor stitch loss), ht. 4 3/4, dia. 9 in. $1,000-1,500

310 Two Western Baskets, a small Apache form, and a northern California twined hat, hat ht. 3, dia. 6 1/2 in. $300-400

311 Northern California Twined Lidded Basket by Louise Hickox, pre-1915, with a characteristic bold stepped design, includes a basket weaver identification form from Marvin Cohodas, ht. 5 1/2, dia. 4 3/4 in. $4,000-4,500

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312 Apache Pictorial Basketry Olla, c. early 20th century, a diamond lattice pattern framing a variety of human and animal figures standing on dark triangles with various size crosses, ht. 18 1/2, dia. 14 1/2 in. $7,000-9,000

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313 Six Paiute Beaded Baskets, one oval, all with colorful geometric designs, oval basket ht. 1 1/2, lg. 7 in. Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $600-800

316 Three Pictorial Beaded Baskets, a Shoshone form with horses, and two Paiute with animals, fish, and human designs, the largest with a hide rim, largest ht. 3 1/2, dia. 6 in.

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319 Five Contemporary Paiute Beaded Baskets, all by Jinny Dick and all with pictorial designs, largest dia. 3 1/4 in. Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $300-400

Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $600-800 314 Five Paiute Beaded Baskets, includes a small lidded horsehair form, an oval form, a plaque, and two bowls, dia. of plaque 8 1/4 in. Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $500-700 315 Three Paiute Pictorial Baskets, with butterflies and floral designs, largest 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $600-800

317 Six Paiute Beaded Baskets, one with an abstract flower design, the others with multicolored geometric designs, (one with minor bead loss), largest ht. 2 3/4, dia. 5 5/8 in. Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $600-800

318 Five Paiute Beaded Baskets, all with bold geometric designs, largest ht. 2 3/4, dia. 5 3/4 in. Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $600-800

320 Two Pictorial Paiute Lidded Baskets, decorated with animals, humans, fish, arrowheads, and other devices, largest ht. 4, dia. 4 3/4 in. Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $600-800

321 Two Paiute Pictorial Beaded Baskets, one depicting a maiden, butterfly, and possible squirrel, the other various Indians wearing war bonnets, and a cowboy, (some bead loss to the second), dia. to 5 3/4 in. Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $600-800

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322 Four Paiute Beaded Baskets, the largest with arrows on a milky gray background, largest ht. 3 5/8, dia. 5 7/8 in. Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $600-800

325 Four Modoc Beaded Baskets, all with geometric designs, largest ht. 3 1/2, dia. 5 in. Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $400-600

328 Two Large Paiute Beaded Baskets, c. mid-20th century, both with vibrant designs, the smaller from the Sam family, Walker River, largest ht. 6 1/2, dia. 8 1/4 in. Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $500-700

323 Four Paiute Beaded Baskets, the largest with arrows and pinwheel design on the bottom, largest ht. 3 1/2, dia. 5 1/4 in.

326 Three Paiute Lidded Baskets, the larger with a diagonal swirl design, (some damage), largest ht. 4 1/2, dia. 6 1/2 in.

Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $600-800

329 Two Paiute Beaded Baskets, 1931, one made by Julia Sydes, the other by Mary Queep, (minor damage to first), largest ht. 2 3/4, dia. 4 3/4 in. Provenance: The Bernheimer collection.

324 Three Paiute Beaded Items, two beaded glass bottles, one by Nina James, and a lidded basket, ht. to 8 1/2 in. Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $400-600

327 Three Paiute Beaded Baskets, all with lids and decorated with bold geometric designs, the largest with strap, (some with bead loss), largest basket ht. 3, dia. 5 1/2 in.

Note: Baskets have certificates from The Emporium in Carson City, Nevada. $600-800

Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $600-800

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330 Five Paiute Beaded Baskets, one with an arrow design and one with a lightning-like design, largest ht. 3 1/2, dia. 5 5/8 in.

333 Three Paiute Beaded Basketry Bottles, all with bold multicolored geometric and zigzag designs, ht. to 7 1/2 in.

Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $600-800

Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $500-700

331 Five Paiute Beaded Baskets, two with bold arrow designs, largest ht. 3, dia. 5 5/8 in.

334 Large Washoe Beaded Basketry Bowl, geometric and zigzag designs on a blue background, old tag reads “Washo Lg. beaded bowl,” (some damage to the underlying basket), ht. 4 1/4, dia. 7 1/2 in.

337 Modoc Beaded Glass Bottle, c. late 19th century, with multiple six-pointed stars on a white background, old tag on bottom reads: “Modoc Indian beadwork,” ht. 10 1/2 in.

Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $500-700

Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $400-600

335 Three Paiute Beaded Basketry Bottles, one with a white background, may have had strap handle at one time, ht. to 6 in.

338 Modoc Beaded Glass Bottle, c. late 19th century, with geometric and cross designs on a white ground, (minor bead loss), ht. 9 1/2 in.

Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $500-700

Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $400-600

Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $600-800

332 Large Mono Lake Beaded Basket by Minnie Mike, the lidded form with bold multicolored geometric designs on a white background, ht. 6 1/2, dia. 8 1/2 in. Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $400-600

336 Paiute Beaded Basket, unusual square form beaded with geometric and arrow devices on a bottle green background, (minor bead loss to one corner), ht. 3, wd. 6 in. Provenance: The Bernheimer collection. $400-600

End of Sale 2964B

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Conditions of Sale 1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot. 2. All property is sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is,â&#x20AC;? and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability. 3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate. 4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser. 5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases. 6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale. 7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item. 8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots. 9. Sales in Massachusetts, Florida, and New York are subject to the respective current sales taxes. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties may be exempt from sales tax upon submission of proper documentation. 10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. 11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid. 12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent. 13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit. Revised January 21, 2015

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FOR OFFICE USE Marlborough

Boston

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63 Park Plaza Boston, MA 02116 617.350.5400 Fax 617.350.5429

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274 Cedar Hill Street Marlborough, MA 01752 508.970.3000 Fax 508.970.3100

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Board of Directors

Departments

Chairman of the Board

20th Century Design

Discovery Auctions

Jane D. Prentiss

Carly Babione

20thcentury@skinnerinc.com

Kyle Johnson

508.970.3253

Melanie Trottier-Mitcheson

Stephen L. Fletcher Richard Albright

discovery@skinnerinc.com

John Deighton

508.970.3202

Karen M. Keane

American & European Paintings & Prints

Andrew Payne

Robin S.R. Starr Elizabeth C. Haff Michelle LamuniĂ¨re

Executive Management

Martina Tanga paintings@skinnerinc.com 508.970.3206

Karen M. Keane

Stephen L. Fletcher Chris Barber Christopher D. Fox americana@skinnerinc.com

Chief Financial Officer Don Kelly

Executive Vice President

Stuart G. Slavid Stephanie Opolski Gwendolyn L. Smith european@skinnerinc.com 508.970.3203

American Furniture & Decorative Arts President/Chief Executive Officer

European Furniture & Decorative Arts

Historic Arms & Militaria Joel Bohy militaria@skinnerinc.com 508.970.3215

508.970.3200

Jewelry American Indian & Ethnographic Art

Victoria Bratberg

Douglas Deihl

John Colasacco

indian@skinnerinc.com

Kaitlin Shinnick

Stephen L. Fletcher

508.970.3254

jewelry@skinnerinc.com

Managing Director

Antique Motor Vehicles

Marie Keep

617.874.4313

Jane D. Prentiss antiquemotorvehicles@skinnerinc.com 508.970.3253

Kerry Shrives Stuart G. Slavid

Asian Works of Art Judith Dowling Helen Eagles Suhyung Kim

Vice Presidents

asian@skinnerinc.com

Gloria Lieberman

rugs@skinnerinc.com

508.970.3293

Photographs Michelle LamuniĂ¨re

Stuart G. Slavid

photographs@skinnerinc.com

Silver Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments Robert C. Cheney Jonathan Dowling

Stuart G. Slavid silver@skinnerinc.com 508.970.3203

Paul Dumanowski clocks@skinnerinc.com

305.503.4423 florida@skinnerinc.com

508.970.3264

508.970.3203

George Thomas Lewis

Florida: April L. Matteini, G.G.

508.970.3247

Ceramics ceramics@skinnerinc.com

212.787.1114 kbanser-whittle@skinnerinc.com

508.970.3216

Devon Eastland

Robin S.R. Starr

New York: Katie Banser-Whittle

music@skinnerinc.com

Lawrence Kearney

Jane D. Prentiss

413.727.2721 glewis@skinnerinc.com

Adam Tober

Oriental Rugs & Carpets

books@skinnerinc.com

Western Massachusetts:

Musical Instruments

Books & Manuscripts

Carol McCaffrey

Regional Directors

judaica@skinnerinc.com

508.970.3263

Victoria Bratberg Eric Jones

Kerry Shrives 508.970.3256

Senior Vice Presidents Marie Keep

Judaica

508.970.3201

Wine, Whisky & Ale Marie Keep Joseph Hyman Anna Ward

Maine: Bruce Buxton

finewines@skinnerinc.com

207.772.6979 bbuxton@mainerr.com

508.970.3296

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Auction Services Consignments

Marketing, Media & Communications

Appraisal & Auction Services

Exhibitions & Property Boston:

LaGina Austin

Marketing

Christine E. Finn

Linsey MacDougall

Katie Fitzgerald

Jenna Nastri

Rachel Kingsley

Benjamin Evans

Jessica Pratas

Jessica R. Lincoln

Catalog Sales

Receptionist

Linsey MacDougall

Emily Gerling

508.970.3240

617.350.5400

Elizabeth Zwicker

Laura V. Sweeney Sarah L. Collins

508.970.3299

Consignment Services Patricia Walker King Rebecca Hamel Carol Zeigler

Advertising/Production

508.970.3204

Pamela Van de Houten Jeffrey R. Antkowiak

Marlborough:

Stanley P. Bystrowski

Warehouse

John Cornelius

Frederic Trottier

Kristina M. Harrison

508.970.3209

Carol McCaffrey

Kathleen Jones

Samatha Heighton

508.970.3252

Cheryl Richards Photography

Customer Relations/Human Resources

Skinner Online Kerry Shrives

Accounting

Receptionist Lindsay White 508.970.3000

Daniel Bar Judie Ochsner

Denise Johnson

Lizz Webber

Transportation

508.970.3269

online@skinnerinc.com

Eric Jones

508.970.3279

William Madden 508.970.3266

508.970.3229

Absentee & Telephone Bidding

Kevin Rota 508.970.3283

Boston: 617.874.4318 Marlborough: 508.970.3211 Discovery: 508.970.3208

Auctioneers Chris Barber, John Colasacco, Stephen L. Fletcher, Karen M. Keane, Marie Keep, Jessica R. Lincoln, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid, Robin S.R. Starr, Laura V. Sweeney

63 Park Plaza Boston, MA 02116 617.350.5400 Fax 617.350.5429

www.skinnerinc.com

274 Cedar Hill Street Marlborough, MA 01752 508.970.3000 Fax 508.970.3100

130 Miracle Mile, Suite 220 Coral Gables, FL 33134 305.503.4423 Fax 305.709.2143

415 Madison Avenue, #1418 New York, NY 10017 212.787.1113 Fax 646.893.0179

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Directions to Skinnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boston Gallery/63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116 617.350.5400 From the West: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to the Prudential/Copley exit located in the Prudential tunnel. Once on the exit ramp, stay in the right hand lane and follow the signs for Copley. The ramp exits onto Stuart Street. Drive straight through five sets of lights and take a left onto Charles Street South. Take your first left off of Charles St. South onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.

From the South: Take 93-N to Exit 20 for I-90 W toward Worcester. Follow signs for Chinatown/South Station. Bear left at the fork to continue towards Kneeland Street. Turn left onto Kneeland Street. Kneeland Street becomes Stuart Street. Turn right onto Charles Street South. Turn left onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.

From Logan Airport: Take the Ted Williams Tunnel. Take Exit 25 toward South Boston and bear left at the fork in the ramp. Bear right onto B St. Turn left onto Northern Ave which becomes Seaport Blvd. Turn left onto Surface Rd. Turn right onto Kneeland Street which becomes Stuart Street. Turn right onto Charles Street South. Turn left onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.

From the North: Take I-93 South towards Boston. Take exit 26 towards Storrow Drive.â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Merge onto MA-28 South via the ramp on the left. Turn left onto Beacon Street. Turn right onto Arlington Street. Turn left onto Boylston Street. Turn right onto Hadassah Way. Skinner is on the right at 63 Park Plaza.

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20th Century Design

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Asian Works of Art

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Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets

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