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Lot 139-151 (To see an enlarged picture just click the photo.)
139, A RARE CREE BEADED MOOSEHIDE
JACKET circa 1900, for an adult male, each lapel panel fully beaded
to the waist with a stylized floral design in red, pink, cobalt, emerald, blue,
brown, white, amethysts, lt. green, amber and gold. Four similarly beaded
pockets, beaded cuffs and beaded shoulder on verso. Fringe intact on shoulders
and sleeves, Sinew sewn with some early repairs. Moosehide is supple and
wearable. Size approx. 40-42, L.31”. Estimate.................. $3,000-$5,000
140, A FINE PLATEAU BEADED SALLY
BAG early 20th C Moosehide with allover beaded face
in a stylized floral design of brown, red, green & black on white, leather
stripes & 5 rows of beading on verso. Original brown plaid lining and red
satin trim, some loss to beaded fringe at bottom, 11”sq. Estimate..................
$200-$300
141, A PARTIAL SIOUX CHILD’S
BEADED VEST, late 19th C. Allover lazy stitch beadwork on
hide with geometric shapes of a tee-pee and cross in green, blue, red, copper
and silver beadwork on white ground, back panel missing, lower front panel
detached with loss of one row. 10”x12”. Estimate..................
$200-$300
142, A GOOD PAIR OF BEADED
MOOSEHIDE MITTENS probably Cree, fur trimmed with stylized floral
beadwork. Cotton lined, L.11”. Estimate.................. $100-$200
143, A FINE PAIR OF NORTHERN PLAINS
BEADED MOCCASINS allover lazy stitch geometric design in green, white
& red on hide, Sinew sewn, L.10”. Estimate.................. $500-$750
144, A FINE GREAT LAKES BEADED
BANDOLIER BAG early 20th C allover bead bag face with stylized
florals in forest green, blue, yellow, lavender, lt. green, red & cobalt on
a crystal ground trimmed in black velvet, the sash beaded in a similar fashion,
reverse lined in black with brown gingham. L.42”. Estimate..................
$800-$1,200
145, A GOOD IROQUOIS BEADED BAG
late 19th C stylized floral beading of dark & lt blue, red, pink,
yellow, amber, white & crystal on brown velvet red trim, each side identical
with a beaded flap. 7”x6”. Estimate..................
$100-$150
146, PAIR OF CHILD’S BEADED HIDE
MOCCASINS mid 20th C with geometric design in red, white
& blue. L.6”. Estimate..................
$40-$60
147, A FINE NORTHERN PLAINS
MEDICINE POUCH late 19th C beaded hide with geometric designs in
blue, white & yellow, three fringed leather tassels & suspension loop,
some losses, H.6”. Estimate..................
$100-$150
148, IROQUOIS BEADED BAG
early 20th C cloth covered form with clear & smoked beading,
losses, L.3”. Estimate..................
$50-$75
149, A RARE BETZELER PYROGRAPHIC
MOOSEHIDE “Cruisers Making a Portage” elaborate and realistic tool
burned scene of a pair of canoers exiting a rapids to make camp. Signed in
pyrography l.r. “By Wm. Betzeler - Fairbanks Alaska 1913”, 59”x42”.
Estimate..................
$1500-$2000
150, PAIR OF PLAINS BEADED CUFFS
late 20th C allover geometric design on hide, fringed ends,
20”x6”. Estimate..................
$50-$100
150A, A PLATEAU STYLE BEADED DANCE
COSTUME late 20th C with stylized florals beaded on black
wool cloth consisting of a breechcloth pair of cuffs and pair of leggings.
Estimate.................. $40-$60
151, PLAINS BEADED BELT
mid 20th C, allover beaded geometric design with an eagle and
American flags. 35”x5.5”. Estimate..................
$100-$150
151A, GROUP OF NATIVE AMERICAN
ITEMS including miniature Tee-Pee bow drill and beaded and
feathered fans, wood beaded necklaces and two polychrome pots. And a group of 4
Native American watercolors signed C.E. Powel. Estimate.................. $50-$75
151B, A PAIR OF NEW ENGLAND INDIAN
baskets and two southwest pots. Estimate.................. $50-$75
151C, GROUP OF 3 GOURD RATTLES WITH
BEADWORK HANDLES. Estimate.................. $25-$50
151D, SOUTH AMERICAN LONG BOW
and two arrows rosewood and ivory, L.94”. Estimate..................
$25-$50
151E, A GROUP OF NATIVE AMERICAN
BEADWORKS, 9 pcs including moccasins, bags, and neckpieces all
contemporary. Estimate.................. $40-$60
151F, GROUP OF NATIVE AMERICAN
beadwork, approx. 40 pieces, belts, cuffs, head bands, circa 1950, Sac & Fox
Indian Reservation Tama, Iowa. Estimate.................. $100-$150
151G, GROUP OF NAVAJO WOVEN RUGS,
3 pieces. Estimate.................. $75-$125
151H, PAIR OF NAVAJO WOVEN RUGS,
a feather pattern in red, black, and white. Size 50”x35”. A yei rug in red,
blue, orange & tan on brown, 60”x28” and a storm pattern in blue, white,
gray, brown, and black. 36”x28”. Estimate..................
$150-$250
151I, PAIR OF VICTORIAN LITHOGRAPHS of a Native American woman on linen and children in a rose
decorated carriage. Estimate.................. $25-$50
151J, A GROUP OF 6 NAVAJO
satin costumes with brightly colored designs. Estimate.................. $25-$50
Lot 152-155
152, A FINE MID 19TH
CENTURY INUIT BONE CARVED SCULPTURE. Resting on a 4.5”x11.25” wood
base overlaid with bone veneer are three fully carved reindeer pulling a sleigh
also carved of bone and with remnants of sinew harness. An Inuit male figure
rests atop a carved bone conical form. Behind the sleigh a carved bone fur tree.
Underside of base with dated period inscription indicating it was acquired in
the city of Arkhangel (Russia) September 6, 1842. Some losses, but overall a
very appealing example. Height 7” Width 11.5”. Examples from this period and
region are rarely offered for sale. Estimate.................. $1,750-$2,500
153,
NO LOT
154, A VERY FINE INUIT CARVED
WALRUS IVORY PICTOGRAPHIC BOW DRILL, 19th century. The
four-sided slightly curving bow with holes drilled at each end. All four
surfaces completely engraved and stained with various hunting scenes on each
side including a scene depicting a walrus hunt, a whale hunt, a seal hunt and
presumably a reindeer or elk hunt and camp scenes. Overall rich deep yellowish
to brown patina. Retains most of the original collection tag which reads:
“Drill Handle from Yukon Alaska” and “Indian Legend” A extremely fine
example in excellent untouched condition. Provenance: Dr. Luman Noyes
(1840-1907) who worked in Alaska in the 19th century. Thence by
decent through his family. Estimate.................. $2,500-$3,500
155, A VERY RARE NORTHWEST COAST
PIPE, 19th century. The two-piece diamond shape
four-sided carved wood stem wrapped in sinew along its entire length. At the
base a greenish carved and polished stone bowl with anvil base and flared mouth
resting on a sinew gasket and held down with multiple wrappings on sinew.
Overall rich dark patina. Retains most of the original collection label, which
reads: Old Indian Pipe from Alaska - Dr. Noyes”. Overall length approximately
14”. Provenance: Dr. Luman Noyes (1840-1907) thence by decent
through his family. Estimate................
$800-$1,200
Lot 156-164
156, FULL GROVE STONE AXE,
set in a later handle with beading and tassels. Axe head length 5.75”.
Estimate.................. $75-$125
157, A VERY GOOD ¾ GROVE AXE,
fine overall polish. In near perfect condition. Length 5”. Estimate.................. $125-$175
158, A GOOD ¾ GROVE AXE,
overall polish, some nicks and wear. L.3.5”. Estimate.................. $75-$100
159, A GOOD LOT OF FOUR BIFACE
KNIVES, lengths 4” - 5.5”.
Estimate.................. $50-$75
160, GROUP LOT OF FIVE STONE TOOLS,
3 corner notch blades (one very nice), a Celt, and a Dalton type. Estimate.................. $50-$75
161, GROUP LOT OF THREE STONE TOOLS, a very fine thin biface knife, an Adena blade and a
scraper. Lengths 3” - 4.25”. Estimate.................. $50-$75
162, GROUP LOT OF SEVEN STONE TOOLS, of various sizes. Estimate.................. $25-$50
163, A PAIR OF NATIVE AMERICAN
carved pipestone pipe bowls. Lengths 4” and 11.5”. Estimate.................. $75-$125
163A, STONE AXE full
groove, some losses, L.6”. Estimate.................. $40-$60
163B, GROUP OF 19 STONE ARTIFACTS
& TOOLS incl. arrowheads and partial knife blades. Estimate.................. $20-$40
163C, GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC
AND DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS booklets, rosters and convention
programs, 1940s - 1950s. Estimate.................. $20-$40
164, A VERY FINE NAVAJO CARPET,
circa 1930. “Old Crystal / Teec Nos Pos,” design. Very good condition. A
large & impressive 7’ x 13’ (seven feet by thirteen feet). Estimate.................. $6,000-$8,000
Lot 165-178
165, 5 PIECES OF NAVAJO SILVER
JEWELRY circa 1950s consisting of a 20” necklace with turquoise
pendant, 16” necklace with fluted dome beans, 2½” buckle, 2” rosette and
a bangle with turquoise stones. Estimate.................. $40-$80
166, 4 PIECES OF NAVAJO & ZUNI
SILVER JEWELRY consisting of 2 turquoise bangles, 16” turquoise cluster
necklace and pair earrings. Estimate.................. $40-$60
167, PAIR OF FINE NAVAJO SILVER
BRACELETS mid 20th C, the first displaying 3 agatized
petrified wood stones, the other with 2 large turquoise stones. 2.25” and
2.75” W. Estimate.................. $75-$150
168, PAIR OF FINE NAVAJO AND ZUNI
SILVER BRACELETS 1st half 20th century, the
first w/large richly veined turquoise stone & the other with a turquoise
cluster signed “G. Claw”. Dia. 2.5 & 3”. Estimate.................. $100-$200
169, 7 PIECES OF NAVAJO AND ZUNI
SILVER JEWELRY consisting of 20” silver necklace with earrings, 28”
Heishi” necklace, and 4 rings set with a variety of turquoise and coral.
Estimate................... $40-$60
170, 3 PIECES OF NAVAJO SILVER
JEWELRY
consisting of a fine 22” coral necklace with sterling crucifix signed
“Wolf-Robb” pair beaded heart earrings and a small turquoise bangle.
Estimate.................. $50-$75
171, 3 NAVAJO SILVER BRACELETS
the 1st with five polished red coral settings, the 2nd set
with large turquoise stones and the 3rd with a small turquoise oval.
Estimate.................. $40-$60
172, GROUP OF 3 FETISH NECKLACES
Zuni or Pueblo consisting of a 28” “Heishi” necklace with carved birds,
squirrels and bears in turquoise, shell and agate, a 36” turquoise necklace
with carved birds and a 36” “Heishi” necklace with carved coral bears.
Estimate..................
$40-$80
173, 3 PIECES OF NAVAJO SILVER
JEWELRY mid 20th C consisting of a large turquoise ring,
a red coral snake form bracelet signed “Wolf-Robb Sterling” and a turquoise
pettipoint ring. Estimate.................. $40-$80
174, A FINE NAVAJO SQUASH BLOSSOM
NECKLACE handmade silver Naja with 8 polished black mother of pearl
cabochons suspended from a silver beaded necklace with 12 silver squash blossoms
each with a polished black mother of pearl cabochon, signed “BJP”, L.15”.
Estimate........................................... $150-$250
175, 12 PIECES OF NAVAJO AND ZUNI
JEWELRY consisting of a leather bracelet with agate pendants, silver
buckle with belt tip and two stays, 3 Heishi necklaces, sterling cuff links a
barret together with two leather belts with silver conchos. Estimate.................. $20-$40
176, A VERY FINE SOUTHWEST SILVER
BRACELET with the sculpted form of three tortoises resting on a
cactus. Finely engraved. 1.5”x2.5”. Estimate.................. $50-$100
177, 6 PIECES OF NAVAJO & ZUNI
SILVER JEWELRY consisting of a 58” necklace, turquoise earrings,
pettipoint bracelet & earrings, silver cone earrings and a silver scarf
slide. Estimate.................. $20-$40
177A, 6 PIECES OF NAVAJO SILVER
JEWELRY consisting of 3 bracelets, 2 rings and a scarf slide
together with a book “Indian Silver” by Margery Bedinger. Estimate.................. $20-$40
178, PAIR OF SOUTHWESTERN SADDLE
BLANKETS hand woven wool, the first in alternating stripes of red,
orange, gray, white and black, 32”x42”. The other in stripes of black, red,
white and gray. 30”x32”. Estimate.................. $50-$100
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