2009 January American Indian Art Signature Auction
| Sale Number: | 6011 |
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| Auction Date: | January 22nd at 10 AM CT through January 23rd |
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Session 1
Paintings
A HOPI COTTONWOOD KACHINA DOLL
c. 1915
with semicircular feet, straight legs and bent arms, wearing a ceremonial kilt with "embroidered" sash and white case mask, featuring rectangular eyes, stepped elements on the cheeks, a protruding snout, and large tab ears with pinked edges
Height: 11 ¼ inches
c. 1915
with semicircular feet, straight legs and bent arms, wearing a ceremonial kilt with "embroidered" sash and white case mask, featuring rectangular eyes, stepped elements on the cheeks, a protruding snout, and large tab ears with pinked edges
Height: 11 ¼ inches
Other
A NAVAJO SILVER SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE
c. 1930
composed of a double strand of silver beads, interspersed with twelve blossom pendants, each a fleur-de-lis, a carinated naja suspended below
Length: 16 inches
c. 1930
composed of a double strand of silver beads, interspersed with twelve blossom pendants, each a fleur-de-lis, a carinated naja suspended below
Length: 16 inches
A NAVAJO SILVER AND TURQUOISE CONCHO BELT
c. 1940
composed of six scalloped oval conchos, each with hand stamped designs and repousse rosette centering a smooth oval stone, alternating with "butterfly" conchos similarly decorated, the buckle with hand stamped repousse "horns" and four smooth stones
Lengths: 30 inches overall; conchos, 3 inches each
c. 1940
composed of six scalloped oval conchos, each with hand stamped designs and repousse rosette centering a smooth oval stone, alternating with "butterfly" conchos similarly decorated, the buckle with hand stamped repousse "horns" and four smooth stones
Lengths: 30 inches overall; conchos, 3 inches each
American Indian Art
A NAVAJO SILVER AND TURQUOISE CONCHO BELT
c. 1970
composed of seven scalloped oval conchos, each with hand stamped crescents, stylized ropework, and repousse rosette centering a smooth oval stone, alternating with "butterfly" conchos with similar stamped designs, and terminating in a slightly convex oval buckle with two smooth stones
Lengths: 45 ½ inches overall; conchos, 3 ¼ inches each
c. 1970
composed of seven scalloped oval conchos, each with hand stamped crescents, stylized ropework, and repousse rosette centering a smooth oval stone, alternating with "butterfly" conchos with similar stamped designs, and terminating in a slightly convex oval buckle with two smooth stones
Lengths: 45 ½ inches overall; conchos, 3 ¼ inches each
Other
A NAVAJO SILVER CONCHO BELT
c. 1950
composed of six scalloped oval conchos, each with stamped and perforated border, stylized ropework, and a slightly convex center, pierced with a diamond slot for suspension, the "butterfly" buckle with similar decoration
Lengths: 47 ½ inches overall; conchos, 4 ¾ inches each
c. 1950
composed of six scalloped oval conchos, each with stamped and perforated border, stylized ropework, and a slightly convex center, pierced with a diamond slot for suspension, the "butterfly" buckle with similar decoration
Lengths: 47 ½ inches overall; conchos, 4 ¾ inches each
A ZUNI SILVER, STONE, AND SHELL BRACELET
c. 1950
composed of three twisted bands, overlaid by a Sun Face, inlaid with turquoise, jet, mother-of-pearl, and spiny oyster, embellished with twisted wire and repousse bosses
Provenance:
Ex-collection: Andy Warhol, New York, NY
Sotheby's, American Indian Art, April 28, 1988, lot 2380
Length: 3 inches
c. 1950
composed of three twisted bands, overlaid by a Sun Face, inlaid with turquoise, jet, mother-of-pearl, and spiny oyster, embellished with twisted wire and repousse bosses
Provenance:
Ex-collection: Andy Warhol, New York, NY
Sotheby's, American Indian Art, April 28, 1988, lot 2380
Length: 3 inches
Paintings
A HOPI POLYCHROME JAR
Fannie Nampeyo
c. 1970
painted in red and black over a creamy orange slip, with a migration design circumscribing the body, signed on the base, Fannie Nampeyo
Diameter: 10 inches
Fannie Nampeyo
c. 1970
painted in red and black over a creamy orange slip, with a migration design circumscribing the body, signed on the base, Fannie Nampeyo
Diameter: 10 inches
Other
A HOPI POLYCHROME CANTEEN
c. 1900
painted in black over a creamy slip, the front decorated with solid and hatched avian motifs, orange underbody
Height: 7 ¾ inches
c. 1900
painted in black over a creamy slip, the front decorated with solid and hatched avian motifs, orange underbody
Height: 7 ¾ inches
A ZUNI POLYCHROME JAR
c. 1880
painted in red and black over a white slip, with a series of five scalloped arches, each enclosing a heartline deer, encircling above the base, surmounted by small geometric motifs, alternating with stepped triangles on the shoulder, a ring of similar motifs on the neck, dark brown underbody
Diameter: 10 inches
c. 1880
painted in red and black over a white slip, with a series of five scalloped arches, each enclosing a heartline deer, encircling above the base, surmounted by small geometric motifs, alternating with stepped triangles on the shoulder, a ring of similar motifs on the neck, dark brown underbody
Diameter: 10 inches
A ZUNI POLYCHROME JAR
c. 1900
painted in deep red and black over a creamy white slip, with a series of five heartline deer, alternating with feather/foliate elements, about the body, a ring of solid and hatched elements on the neck, dark brown underbody
Diameter: 8 ½ inches
c. 1900
painted in deep red and black over a creamy white slip, with a series of five heartline deer, alternating with feather/foliate elements, about the body, a ring of solid and hatched elements on the neck, dark brown underbody
Diameter: 8 ½ inches
A ZUNI POLYCHROME JAR
c. 1890
painted in deep red and black over a chalky white slip, with pairs of heartline deer, alternating with large-scale medallions, a ring of geometric motifs around the neck
Diameter: 10 ¼ inches
c. 1890
painted in deep red and black over a chalky white slip, with pairs of heartline deer, alternating with large-scale medallions, a ring of geometric motifs around the neck
Diameter: 10 ¼ inches
AN ACOMA POLYCHROME JAR
c. 1935
painted in orange, brown, and black over a white slip, each side with a parrot set beneath a broad arch of feather/foliate and geometric motifs, hatched and dotted details, pale orange underbody
Diameter: 11 ½ inches
c. 1935
painted in orange, brown, and black over a white slip, each side with a parrot set beneath a broad arch of feather/foliate and geometric motifs, hatched and dotted details, pale orange underbody
Diameter: 11 ½ inches
AN ACOMA POLYCHROME JAR
c. 1920
painted in deep red and black over a creamy white slip, with a repeating pattern of solid and hatched elements circumscribing the body, a chain of lozenges about the neck, and orange underbody
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 9 ½ inches
c. 1920
painted in deep red and black over a creamy white slip, with a repeating pattern of solid and hatched elements circumscribing the body, a chain of lozenges about the neck, and orange underbody
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 9 ½ inches
American Indian Art
AN ACOMA POLYCHROME JAR
c. 1925
painted in orange and black over a white slip, with a series of three panels, each enclosing geometric motifs, alternating with vertical chains of geometric motifs, orange underbody
Diameter: 9 inches
c. 1925
painted in orange and black over a white slip, with a series of three panels, each enclosing geometric motifs, alternating with vertical chains of geometric motifs, orange underbody
Diameter: 9 inches
Other
AN ACOMA POLYCHROME JAR
c. 1940
painted in orange and black over a chalky white slip, each side decorated with geometric motifs beneath a scalloped rim, a pair of lug handles on either side, orange underbody
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Height: 9 ¾ inches
c. 1940
painted in orange and black over a chalky white slip, each side decorated with geometric motifs beneath a scalloped rim, a pair of lug handles on either side, orange underbody
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Height: 9 ¾ inches
AN ACOMA POLYCHROME JAR
c. 1935
painted in dark ochre, orange, and black over a chalky white slip, with a frieze of solid and hatched geometric and avian motifs circumscribing the body, orange underbody
Diameter: 11 inches
c. 1935
painted in dark ochre, orange, and black over a chalky white slip, with a frieze of solid and hatched geometric and avian motifs circumscribing the body, orange underbody
Diameter: 11 inches
AN ACOMA POLYCHROME JAR
c. 1930
painted in orange and black over a chalky white slip, with a series of four spirals, alternating with pairs of stepped elements, circumscribing the body, orange underbody
Diameter: 8 inches
c. 1930
painted in orange and black over a chalky white slip, with a series of four spirals, alternating with pairs of stepped elements, circumscribing the body, orange underbody
Diameter: 8 inches
AN ACOMA POLYCHROME JAR
Lolita Concho
c. 1935
painted in orange and black over a chalky white slip, with a frieze of solid and hatched geometric motifs encircling the body, orange underbody, signed on the base, L. Concho, Acoma, N.M.
Diameter: 10 ½ inches
Lolita Concho
c. 1935
painted in orange and black over a chalky white slip, with a frieze of solid and hatched geometric motifs encircling the body, orange underbody, signed on the base, L. Concho, Acoma, N.M.
Diameter: 10 ½ inches
American Indian Art
AN ACOMA POLYCHROME JAR
c. 1930
painted in orange and black over a white slip, with a pair of large-scale diamonds enclosing solid and hatched elements, and with scrolls, rectangles and serrated elements in the fields between
Diameter: 8 ½ inches
c. 1930
painted in orange and black over a white slip, with a pair of large-scale diamonds enclosing solid and hatched elements, and with scrolls, rectangles and serrated elements in the fields between
Diameter: 8 ½ inches
A COCHITI POLYCHROME DOUGH BOWL
c. 1930
painted in black over a cream slip, with a series of large-scale arched elements encircling the body, orange underbody
Diameter: 11 ¾ inches
c. 1930
painted in black over a cream slip, with a series of large-scale arched elements encircling the body, orange underbody
Diameter: 11 ¾ inches
Other
A COCHITI POLYCHROME PLAQUE
c. 1925
painted in red and black against a cream slip, with a long-billed bird perched on a branch before a four-petaled flower, perforated at top for suspension
Diameter: 7 inches
c. 1925
painted in red and black against a cream slip, with a long-billed bird perched on a branch before a four-petaled flower, perforated at top for suspension
Diameter: 7 inches
American Indian Art
A COCHITI POLYCHROME DOUGH BOWL
c. 1930
painted in black over a cream slip, with a bands of geometric motifs encircling beneath the rim, orange underbody
Diameter: 11 ¼ inches
c. 1930
painted in black over a cream slip, with a bands of geometric motifs encircling beneath the rim, orange underbody
Diameter: 11 ¼ inches
A SANTA CLARA BLACKWARE WEDDING VASE
Margaret Tafoya
c. 1950
with a highly polished slip, each side decorated with a bear paw, signed on the base, Margaret Tafoya
Height: 13 ½ inches
Margaret Tafoya
c. 1950
with a highly polished slip, each side decorated with a bear paw, signed on the base, Margaret Tafoya
Height: 13 ½ inches
Other
A SANTA CLARA BLACKWARE JAR
Joseph Lonewolf
c. 1979
finely etched against a highly polished slip, with a series of four Kokopelli figures, alternating with small circular medallions, each enclosing an insect or bird, on the body and a band of feathers around the neck, signed on the base, Joseph Lonewolf, 1979
Diameter: 2 ½ inches
Joseph Lonewolf
c. 1979
finely etched against a highly polished slip, with a series of four Kokopelli figures, alternating with small circular medallions, each enclosing an insect or bird, on the body and a band of feathers around the neck, signed on the base, Joseph Lonewolf, 1979
Diameter: 2 ½ inches
A SANTA CLARA POLYCHROME JAR
Lela and Luther Gutierrez
c. 1970
painted in tan, red, and black, with a frieze of geometric motifs encircling above the shoulder, signed on the base, Lela/Luther, Sta. Clara Pueblo
Diameter: 6 ¼ inches
Lela and Luther Gutierrez
c. 1970
painted in tan, red, and black, with a frieze of geometric motifs encircling above the shoulder, signed on the base, Lela/Luther, Sta. Clara Pueblo
Diameter: 6 ¼ inches
A SANTA CLARA CARVED BLACKWARE PLATE
Teresita Naranjo
c. 1940
painted in matte against a highly polished slip, with a central floral element and an encircling avanyu, signed on the bottom, Teresita Naranjo, c/o Santa Clara Pueblo, Espanola, New Mexico
Diameter: 9 inches
Teresita Naranjo
c. 1940
painted in matte against a highly polished slip, with a central floral element and an encircling avanyu, signed on the bottom, Teresita Naranjo, c/o Santa Clara Pueblo, Espanola, New Mexico
Diameter: 9 inches
TWELVE SAN ILDEFONSO AND SANTA CLARA BLACKWARE ITEMS
c. 1925 - 1960
including a small vessel with spout and circular handle; three oval plates and eight round plates, each with a design painted in matte over a polished slip, one signed on the bottom, Anna, one signed Marie, one signed Severa, and one signed Victoria, Santa Clara
Diameters: ranging from 4 to 5 ¾ inches
c. 1925 - 1960
including a small vessel with spout and circular handle; three oval plates and eight round plates, each with a design painted in matte over a polished slip, one signed on the bottom, Anna, one signed Marie, one signed Severa, and one signed Victoria, Santa Clara
Diameters: ranging from 4 to 5 ¾ inches
A SAN ILDEFONSO BLACKWARE WEDDING VASE
Maria Martinez
c. 1925
painted in matte over a highly polished slip, each side decorated with geometric motifs, signed on the base, Marie
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Height: 8 ½ inches
Maria Martinez
c. 1925
painted in matte over a highly polished slip, each side decorated with geometric motifs, signed on the base, Marie
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Height: 8 ½ inches
A SAN ILDEFONSO BLACKWARE BOWL
Maria Martinez
c. 1925
painted in matte over a polished slip, with an avanyu encircling beneath the rim, signed on the base, Marie
Diameter: 7 ½ inches
Maria Martinez
c. 1925
painted in matte over a polished slip, with an avanyu encircling beneath the rim, signed on the base, Marie
Diameter: 7 ½ inches
A SAN ILDEFONSO BLACKWARE PLATE
Santana and Adam Martinez
c. 1979
painted in matte over a highly polished slip, with a rooster centering a checkered panel, and a small bird to one side, signed on the bottom, Santana/Adam, 5/79
Diameter: 8 inches
Santana and Adam Martinez
c. 1979
painted in matte over a highly polished slip, with a rooster centering a checkered panel, and a small bird to one side, signed on the bottom, Santana/Adam, 5/79
Diameter: 8 inches
A SAN ILDEFONSO BLACKWARE JAR
Maria Martinez
c. 1925
painted in matte over a polished slip, with a series of four triangular elements, each enclosing stepped, linear and avian motifs, encircling the neck, signed on the base, Marie
Diameter: 7 inches
Maria Martinez
c. 1925
painted in matte over a polished slip, with a series of four triangular elements, each enclosing stepped, linear and avian motifs, encircling the neck, signed on the base, Marie
Diameter: 7 inches
A SAN ILDEFONSO BLACKWARE PLATE
Maria Martinez
c. 1925
painted in matte over a highly polished slip, with a scalloped design encircling beneath the rim, dotted details, signed on the base, Marie
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 10 inches
Maria Martinez
c. 1925
painted in matte over a highly polished slip, with a scalloped design encircling beneath the rim, dotted details, signed on the base, Marie
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 10 inches
A SAN ILDEFONSO BLACKWARE JAR
Maria and Santana Martinez
c. 1950
painted in matte over a polished slip, with a band of geometric motifs encircling on the shoulder, signed on the base, Marie + Santana
Diameter: 6 inches
Maria and Santana Martinez
c. 1950
painted in matte over a polished slip, with a band of geometric motifs encircling on the shoulder, signed on the base, Marie + Santana
Diameter: 6 inches
A SAN ILDEFONSO BLACKWARE PLATE
Santana and Adam Martinez
c. 1980
painted in matte over a gunmetal slip, with an avanyu encircling beneath the rim, signed on the bottom, Santana/Adam
Diameter: 7 ¾ inches
Santana and Adam Martinez
c. 1980
painted in matte over a gunmetal slip, with an avanyu encircling beneath the rim, signed on the bottom, Santana/Adam
Diameter: 7 ¾ inches
A SAN ILDEFONSO BLACKWARE JAR
Carmelita and Carlos Dunlap
c. 1965
painted in matte over a polished slip, with a band of geometric motifs encircling above the shoulder and another of rectangles beneath the rim, signed on the base, Carmelita and Carlos Dunlap, San Ildefonso
Height: 9 inches
Carmelita and Carlos Dunlap
c. 1965
painted in matte over a polished slip, with a band of geometric motifs encircling above the shoulder and another of rectangles beneath the rim, signed on the base, Carmelita and Carlos Dunlap, San Ildefonso
Height: 9 inches
TWO SAN JUAN BUFFWARE JARS
c. 1930
each composed of natural micaceous clay, with incised linear designs
Provenance:
The Denver Art Museum
Christie's, American Indian Art, January 12, 2004, lot 74
Heritage, Important Native American Art, September 29, 2006, lot 48041
Diameters: 8 inches and 8 ¾ inches
c. 1930
each composed of natural micaceous clay, with incised linear designs
Provenance:
The Denver Art Museum
Christie's, American Indian Art, January 12, 2004, lot 74
Heritage, Important Native American Art, September 29, 2006, lot 48041
Diameters: 8 inches and 8 ¾ inches
A SAN ILDEFONSO REDWARE SEED JAR
Tony Da
c. 1970
decorated with a highly polished slip and an avanyu carved against a stippled buff ground
Diameter: 3 ½ inches
Tony Da
c. 1970
decorated with a highly polished slip and an avanyu carved against a stippled buff ground
Diameter: 3 ½ inches
Paintings
A SAN ILDEFONSO POLYCHROME PLATE
Maria and Julian Martinez
c. 1935
painted in red and black against a cream slip, with an intricate geometric design incorporating avian motifs, signed on the bottom, Marie + Julian
Diameter: 11 ¾ inches
Maria and Julian Martinez
c. 1935
painted in red and black against a cream slip, with an intricate geometric design incorporating avian motifs, signed on the bottom, Marie + Julian
Diameter: 11 ¾ inches
American Indian Art
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
c. 1950
woven of native handspun wool, in natural and aniline shades of ivory, gray, brown and black, with a Third Phase Chief's pattern
Dimensions: 68 x 69 inches
c. 1950
woven of native handspun wool, in natural and aniline shades of ivory, gray, brown and black, with a Third Phase Chief's pattern
Dimensions: 68 x 69 inches
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
c. 1950
woven of native handspun wool in natural ivory and gray and aniline red and black, with a Third Phase Chief's pattern
Dimensions: 65 x 57
c. 1950
woven of native handspun wool in natural ivory and gray and aniline red and black, with a Third Phase Chief's pattern
Dimensions: 65 x 57
Other
A NAVAJO TRANSITIONAL SADDLE BLANKET
c. 1895
softly woven of native handspun wool, in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, orange and red, with horizontal bands of alternating designs
Dimensions: 45 ½ x 26 inches
c. 1895
softly woven of native handspun wool, in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, orange and red, with horizontal bands of alternating designs
Dimensions: 45 ½ x 26 inches
American Indian Art
A NAVAJO LATE CLASSIC BLANKET
c. 1875
softly woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, indigo blue, gray and tan against a red ground, with a series of six serrated zigzag bands enclosing small diamond chains
Dimensions: 74 x 57 ½ inches
c. 1875
softly woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, indigo blue, gray and tan against a red ground, with a series of six serrated zigzag bands enclosing small diamond chains
Dimensions: 74 x 57 ½ inches
A LARGE NAVAJO YEI RUG
c. 1950
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, black, green, blue, and red against a carded gray ground, with a narrow column of bow and arrow motifs, flanked on either side by storm patterns, each overlaid by three Yei dancers, alternating with corn stalks, all enclosed within a zigzag border
Dimensions: 170 x 70 inches
c. 1950
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, black, green, blue, and red against a carded gray ground, with a narrow column of bow and arrow motifs, flanked on either side by storm patterns, each overlaid by three Yei dancers, alternating with corn stalks, all enclosed within a zigzag border
Dimensions: 170 x 70 inches
A NAVAJO GERMANTOWN WEAVING
c. 1890
finely and tightly woven of commercial wool in green, black, and ivory against a bright red ground, with two columns of serrated diamonds, accented with linear bands of finely serrated triangular motifs, fringed ends
Dimensions: 75 x 47
c. 1890
finely and tightly woven of commercial wool in green, black, and ivory against a bright red ground, with two columns of serrated diamonds, accented with linear bands of finely serrated triangular motifs, fringed ends
Dimensions: 75 x 47
Paintings
A NAVAJO GERMANTOWN WEAVING
c. 1885
finely woven of commercial wool in red, yellow, green, blue, gold, and ivory, with an overall pattern of large-scale diamonds, each with intricate geometric designs
Dimensions: 63 x 43 inches
c. 1885
finely woven of commercial wool in red, yellow, green, blue, gold, and ivory, with an overall pattern of large-scale diamonds, each with intricate geometric designs
Dimensions: 63 x 43 inches
American Indian Art
A NAVAJO GERMANTOWN WEAVING
c. 1900
woven of commercial wool in shades of red, green, gold, blue, and ivory,
with a series of serrated zigzag bands, multicolored fringe on each end
Dimensions: 79 x 41 inches
c. 1900
woven of commercial wool in shades of red, green, gold, blue, and ivory,
with a series of serrated zigzag bands, multicolored fringe on each end
Dimensions: 79 x 41 inches
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
Red Mesa
c. 1930
woven of native handspun wool, in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, red, gray, orange, and green, with a pattern of serrated diamonds, and side borders of small stacked triangles
Provenance:
Gifted by Western artist, Joseph H. Sharp, to a Pasadena, CA physician, and through the family by descent.
Dimensions: 53 x 37 ½ inches
Red Mesa
c. 1930
woven of native handspun wool, in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, red, gray, orange, and green, with a pattern of serrated diamonds, and side borders of small stacked triangles
Provenance:
Gifted by Western artist, Joseph H. Sharp, to a Pasadena, CA physician, and through the family by descent.
Dimensions: 53 x 37 ½ inches
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
Red Mesa
c. 1950
woven in numerous shades of natural and aniline-dyed wool, with a Third Phase Chief's pattern, embellished with feather motifs
Dimensions: 77 x 45 inches
Red Mesa
c. 1950
woven in numerous shades of natural and aniline-dyed wool, with a Third Phase Chief's pattern, embellished with feather motifs
Dimensions: 77 x 45 inches
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
c. 1930
woven of handspun wool in natural ivory and brown and aniline red, tan, and orange, with a central column of large-scale hooked devices, flanked by serrated elements, solid borders
Dimensions: 77 ½ x 49 ¼ inches
c. 1930
woven of handspun wool in natural ivory and brown and aniline red, tan, and orange, with a central column of large-scale hooked devices, flanked by serrated elements, solid borders
Dimensions: 77 ½ x 49 ¼ inches
Other
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
c. 1930
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, red and yellow against a carded gray ground, with a central hooked element enclosing a thunderbird, stylized feathers along each side, serrated side borders
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 60 x 37 ½ inches
c. 1930
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, red and yellow against a carded gray ground, with a central hooked element enclosing a thunderbird, stylized feathers along each side, serrated side borders
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 60 x 37 ½ inches
American Indian Art
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
c. 1935
woven of native handspun wool in natural ivory and black against a carded ground, with a central hourglass motif flanked by a pair of interlaced linear elements, and a pattern of small hourglass motifs above and below
Provenance:
Gifted by Western artist, Joseph H. Sharp, to a Pasadena, CA physician, and through the family by descent.
Dimensions: 68 ½ x 50 inches
c. 1935
woven of native handspun wool in natural ivory and black against a carded ground, with a central hourglass motif flanked by a pair of interlaced linear elements, and a pattern of small hourglass motifs above and below
Provenance:
Gifted by Western artist, Joseph H. Sharp, to a Pasadena, CA physician, and through the family by descent.
Dimensions: 68 ½ x 50 inches
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
Ganado
c. 1915
woven of native handspun wool, in natural ivory and brown and aniline red, with a pattern of finely serrated diamonds, enclosed by a border of stepped elements
Provenance:
Gifted by Western artist, Joseph H. Sharp, to a Pasadena, CA physician, and through the family by descent.
Dimensions: 126 ½ x 69 inches
Ganado
c. 1915
woven of native handspun wool, in natural ivory and brown and aniline red, with a pattern of finely serrated diamonds, enclosed by a border of stepped elements
Provenance:
Gifted by Western artist, Joseph H. Sharp, to a Pasadena, CA physician, and through the family by descent.
Dimensions: 126 ½ x 69 inches
Other
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
Ganado
c . 1940
woven of native handspun wool in shades of natural ivory and brown, aniline red, black and orange, with a central column of concentric serrated diamonds, flanked on either side by chevrons, and with a small bull's head depicted in one corner, all enclosed within zigzag and solid borders
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 70 ¼ x 46 inches
Ganado
c . 1940
woven of native handspun wool in shades of natural ivory and brown, aniline red, black and orange, with a central column of concentric serrated diamonds, flanked on either side by chevrons, and with a small bull's head depicted in one corner, all enclosed within zigzag and solid borders
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 70 ¼ x 46 inches
Paintings
A LARGE NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
Klagetoh
c. 1930
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, tan, and red, with a central double diamond element enclosing whirling log motifs, flanked on either side by stepped and hooked devices, all enclosed within a border of stepped elements
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 146 x 107 ½ inches
Klagetoh
c. 1930
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, tan, and red, with a central double diamond element enclosing whirling log motifs, flanked on either side by stepped and hooked devices, all enclosed within a border of stepped elements
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 146 x 107 ½ inches
Other
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
c. 1920
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, tan, and red, with a central, finely serrated concentric diamond and serrated side borders
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 81 x 41 inches
c. 1920
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, tan, and red, with a central, finely serrated concentric diamond and serrated side borders
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 81 x 41 inches
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
c. 1930
woven of native handspun wool, in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, tan, and red, with a central column of serrated diamonds enclosing stepped motifs, serrated elements along the sides, solid border
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 88 x 40 inches
c. 1930
woven of native handspun wool, in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, tan, and red, with a central column of serrated diamonds enclosing stepped motifs, serrated elements along the sides, solid border
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 88 x 40 inches
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
c. 1910
softly woven of native handspun wool in natural ivory and brown, with a central stepped diamond element enclosing a whirling log motif, similar motifs in the four corners, solid borders
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 81 x 57 ½ inches
c. 1910
softly woven of native handspun wool in natural ivory and brown, with a central stepped diamond element enclosing a whirling log motif, similar motifs in the four corners, solid borders
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 81 x 57 ½ inches
American Indian Art
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
c. 1920
woven of native handspun wool, in natural and aniline shades of ivory, tan, and black against a carded ground, with a central rectangular element enclosing finely stepped zigzags, flanked top and bottom by large-scale Maltese crosses, solid borders
Dimensions: 72 x 54 inches
c. 1920
woven of native handspun wool, in natural and aniline shades of ivory, tan, and black against a carded ground, with a central rectangular element enclosing finely stepped zigzags, flanked top and bottom by large-scale Maltese crosses, solid borders
Dimensions: 72 x 54 inches
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
c. 1910
woven of native handspun wool, in natural ivory and brown, with two bold stepped elements partially enclosing a central stepped cross, serrated diamonds on either end, zigzag border
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 93 x 62 ¼ inches
c. 1910
woven of native handspun wool, in natural ivory and brown, with two bold stepped elements partially enclosing a central stepped cross, serrated diamonds on either end, zigzag border
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 93 x 62 ¼ inches
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
Ganado
c. 1930
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, red, and gray, with a pair of stepped diamonds, each enclosing a cross, pairs of small arrows on either end
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 67 x 46 inches
Ganado
c. 1930
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, red, and gray, with a pair of stepped diamonds, each enclosing a cross, pairs of small arrows on either end
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 67 x 46 inches
Other
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
c. 1920
woven of native handspun wool in natural ivory and brown, and aniline red, with a central concentric diamond enclosing a cross motif, similar crosses in the four corners, terraced borders
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 68 x 41 ½ inches
c. 1920
woven of native handspun wool in natural ivory and brown, and aniline red, with a central concentric diamond enclosing a cross motif, similar crosses in the four corners, terraced borders
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 68 x 41 ½ inches
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
c. 1920
composed of native handspun wool, in natural ivory and brown, and aniline red, with a pair of concentric diamonds, each embellished with hooked devices, and flanked on either side by stepped and hooked motifs
Dimensions: 83 x 52 inches
c. 1920
composed of native handspun wool, in natural ivory and brown, and aniline red, with a pair of concentric diamonds, each embellished with hooked devices, and flanked on either side by stepped and hooked motifs
Dimensions: 83 x 52 inches
A NAVAJO PICTORIAL RUG
c. 1945
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory and brown against a carded gray ground, with a storm pattern, composed of a central Spider Woman's cross, similar elements in the four corners, hooked motifs on either end and feather motifs along the sides, solid borders
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 63 x 39 inches
c. 1945
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory and brown against a carded gray ground, with a storm pattern, composed of a central Spider Woman's cross, similar elements in the four corners, hooked motifs on either end and feather motifs along the sides, solid borders
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 63 x 39 inches
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
c. 1915
woven of native handspun wool in natural and anilines shades of ivory, brown, rust, and red against a carded ground, with a central lattice-work diamond, stepped and hooked elements enclosing whirling log motifs in the four corners, solid borders
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 62 ½ x 45 inches
c. 1915
woven of native handspun wool in natural and anilines shades of ivory, brown, rust, and red against a carded ground, with a central lattice-work diamond, stepped and hooked elements enclosing whirling log motifs in the four corners, solid borders
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 62 ½ x 45 inches
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
c. 1940
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, and tan against a carded gray ground, with a storm pattern surrounded by geometric motifs, all enclosed by a linear border with X-like motifs
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 72 x 51 inches
c. 1940
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, and tan against a carded gray ground, with a storm pattern surrounded by geometric motifs, all enclosed by a linear border with X-like motifs
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 72 x 51 inches
Paintings
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
Two Gray Hills
c. 1940
tightly woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, and tan against a carded gray ground, with a central eight-point star surrounded by geometric motifs, border of stylized loops
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 78 x 52 ¼ inches
Two Gray Hills
c. 1940
tightly woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, and tan against a carded gray ground, with a central eight-point star surrounded by geometric motifs, border of stylized loops
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 78 x 52 ¼ inches
Other
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
c. 1930
tightly woven of native handspun wool in natural ivory and brown and aniline red, with a central column of stepped diamonds, serrated side borders
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 77 x 43 inches
c. 1930
tightly woven of native handspun wool in natural ivory and brown and aniline red, with a central column of stepped diamonds, serrated side borders
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 77 x 43 inches
A NAVAJO PICTORIAL RUG
c. 1925
tightly woven of native handspun wool, in natural and aniline shades of ivory, black, brown, and purple, against a carded gray ground, with a central corn stalk, arrow motifs alternating with feathers along each side, solid borders
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 57 ¾ x 45 inches
c. 1925
tightly woven of native handspun wool, in natural and aniline shades of ivory, black, brown, and purple, against a carded gray ground, with a central corn stalk, arrow motifs alternating with feathers along each side, solid borders
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 57 ¾ x 45 inches
American Indian Art
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
c. 1930
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, tan and red, against a carded ground, with two columns of serrated diamonds centering four small lozenges, solid borders
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 71 ½ x 46 inches
c. 1930
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, tan and red, against a carded ground, with two columns of serrated diamonds centering four small lozenges, solid borders
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 71 ½ x 46 inches
Other
A NAVAJO LANDSCAPE PICTORIAL RUG
Ruth Tsosie
c. 1973
tightly woven in numerous shades of natural and aniline-dyed wool, depicting the Lukachukai region of the Navajo Reservation, with hogans, trees, motor vehicles, and livestock, among mountains and mesas
Dimensions: 100 x 60 inches
Ruth Tsosie
c. 1973
tightly woven in numerous shades of natural and aniline-dyed wool, depicting the Lukachukai region of the Navajo Reservation, with hogans, trees, motor vehicles, and livestock, among mountains and mesas
Dimensions: 100 x 60 inches
American Indian Art
A NAVAJO PICTORIAL RUG
c. 1960
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, red, gray, blue, green, and gold, with a central corn stalk, flanked on either side by farm animals and birds, with buildings, a rainbow symbol, and clouds at top
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 58 x 41 inches
c. 1960
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, red, gray, blue, green, and gold, with a central corn stalk, flanked on either side by farm animals and birds, with buildings, a rainbow symbol, and clouds at top
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 58 x 41 inches
Other
A WESTERN APACHE COILED BOWL
c. 1900
woven of willow and devil's claw, with a series of graduated checkered triangular elements radiating outwards to the ticked rim
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 12 ½ inches
c. 1900
woven of willow and devil's claw, with a series of graduated checkered triangular elements radiating outwards to the ticked rim
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 12 ½ inches
A WESTERN APACHE COILED BOWL
c. 1900
woven of willow and devil's claw, with a small dark tondo, and geometric design radiating to the dark rim
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 9 ¾ inches
c. 1900
woven of willow and devil's claw, with a small dark tondo, and geometric design radiating to the dark rim
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 9 ¾ inches
American Indian Art
A WESTERN APACHE COILED BOWL
c. 1910
woven of willow and devil's claw, with small dark tondo in the basin, and diamonds of alternating design descending from the dark rim
Diameter: 9 ¼ inches
c. 1910
woven of willow and devil's claw, with small dark tondo in the basin, and diamonds of alternating design descending from the dark rim
Diameter: 9 ¼ inches
A PIMA COILED BOWL
c. 1910
woven of willow and devil's claw, with a small dark tondo in the basin, and emanating fret design, braided rim
Diameter: 13 ¼ inches
c. 1910
woven of willow and devil's claw, with a small dark tondo in the basin, and emanating fret design, braided rim
Diameter: 13 ¼ inches
A PIMA COILED TRAY
c. 1920
woven of willow and devil's claw, with a large dark tondo and encircling fret design, whip-stitched rim
Diameter: 15 inches
c. 1920
woven of willow and devil's claw, with a large dark tondo and encircling fret design, whip-stitched rim
Diameter: 15 inches
Other
A PAPAGO COILED BOWL
c. 1910
woven of willow and devil's claw, with a darkened tondo in the basin, and a series of six human figures encircling the sides, braided rim
Diameter: 11¾ inches
c. 1910
woven of willow and devil's claw, with a darkened tondo in the basin, and a series of six human figures encircling the sides, braided rim
Diameter: 11¾ inches
A PAPAGO COILED STORAGE JAR
c. 1900
woven of willow and devil's claw over a bundle coiled foundation, with stepped bands spiraling around the body; together with a period photograph of a baby inside this basket, inscribed on the reverse, Mayhew baby, 1913 or -14, 925 Forest Av., Wilmette, Ill.
Height: 17 inches
c. 1900
woven of willow and devil's claw over a bundle coiled foundation, with stepped bands spiraling around the body; together with a period photograph of a baby inside this basket, inscribed on the reverse, Mayhew baby, 1913 or -14, 925 Forest Av., Wilmette, Ill.
Height: 17 inches
A NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TWINED BASKET
c. 1900
woven of bear grass and maidenhair fern, with a series of geometric elements encircling the body, similar decoration on the fitted lid, knob handle
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 6 inches
c. 1900
woven of bear grass and maidenhair fern, with a series of geometric elements encircling the body, similar decoration on the fitted lid, knob handle
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 6 inches
American Indian Art
SEVEN PHOTOGRAPHS OF NATIVE AMERICANS
c. 1910
the first, with pencil inscription on the reverse, Estufa -- Ceremonial House -- at Santa (sic) Domingo Pueblo, N. M. and with tag affixed, inscribed, Entrance to kiva or ceremonial chamber at Santo Domingo. Kivas were called estufas (stoves) by the early Spanish; the second, with pencil inscription on the reverse, Old Tolowa Indian Woman -- Delmonte Co. Calif., and with tag affixed, inscribed, Tolowa Indian Wearing Native Basketry Cap, Northwest California; the third, with pencil inscription, Best weavers of the Makah's -- Neah Bay -- Wash., Clam Basket, and with tag affixed, inscribed, Makah Indian Basket Makers, Washington; the fourth, with pencil inscription on the reverse, "Snappy" Witch Doctoress -- Upper Klamath River, Calif., showing style of carrier, and with tag affixed, inscribed, "Snappy", a Yurok Doctoress, With Her Carrying Basket; the fifth, with pencil inscription, Karak Indian Weaver -- Showing variety of Baskets -- Humboldt Co. Calif - Dolly Sanderson = Weaver, Klamath River / Baskets sold to Grace Nicholson; the sixth, with pencil inscription, Eel traps of Basket weavers, Photo on Klamath River, Yurok, and with tag affixed, inscribed, Yurok Eel Traps; and the seventh, with pencil inscription on the reverse, Remnants of the Dwamish (sic) tribe of Wash -- near Seattle, and tag affixed, inscribed, Remnants of the Dwamish (sic) Tribe of Washington, Now Dead
Provenance:
Collected by Grace Nicholson, Pasadena, CA
Dimensions: 8 ¼ x 11 inches each
c. 1910
the first, with pencil inscription on the reverse, Estufa -- Ceremonial House -- at Santa (sic) Domingo Pueblo, N. M. and with tag affixed, inscribed, Entrance to kiva or ceremonial chamber at Santo Domingo. Kivas were called estufas (stoves) by the early Spanish; the second, with pencil inscription on the reverse, Old Tolowa Indian Woman -- Delmonte Co. Calif., and with tag affixed, inscribed, Tolowa Indian Wearing Native Basketry Cap, Northwest California; the third, with pencil inscription, Best weavers of the Makah's -- Neah Bay -- Wash., Clam Basket, and with tag affixed, inscribed, Makah Indian Basket Makers, Washington; the fourth, with pencil inscription on the reverse, "Snappy" Witch Doctoress -- Upper Klamath River, Calif., showing style of carrier, and with tag affixed, inscribed, "Snappy", a Yurok Doctoress, With Her Carrying Basket; the fifth, with pencil inscription, Karak Indian Weaver -- Showing variety of Baskets -- Humboldt Co. Calif - Dolly Sanderson = Weaver, Klamath River / Baskets sold to Grace Nicholson; the sixth, with pencil inscription, Eel traps of Basket weavers, Photo on Klamath River, Yurok, and with tag affixed, inscribed, Yurok Eel Traps; and the seventh, with pencil inscription on the reverse, Remnants of the Dwamish (sic) tribe of Wash -- near Seattle, and tag affixed, inscribed, Remnants of the Dwamish (sic) Tribe of Washington, Now Dead
Provenance:
Collected by Grace Nicholson, Pasadena, CA
Dimensions: 8 ¼ x 11 inches each
Photographs
A PORTRAIT OF CROW CHIEF SPOTTED JACK RABBIT
F. A. RINEHART
c. 1898
hand-colored photograph, showing Spotted Jack Rabbit wearing war regalia and holding a tomahawk, inscribed in the negative, Copyright, 1898, F. A. Rinehart, Omaha, No. 782, framed
Dimensions: 7 x 9 inches, excluding frame
F. A. RINEHART
c. 1898
hand-colored photograph, showing Spotted Jack Rabbit wearing war regalia and holding a tomahawk, inscribed in the negative, Copyright, 1898, F. A. Rinehart, Omaha, No. 782, framed
Dimensions: 7 x 9 inches, excluding frame
American Indian Art
THE HUNTER
Carl Moon
c. 1914
depicting a man wearing a breech cloth and moccasins, carrying a bowcase and quiver, and holding a bow and arrow, inscribed on the reverse, The Hunter, 1914, A. T. & S. F. R. Y., Cardinas D. R., Trinidad, Colo.
Dimensions: 19 ¼ x 15 ½ inches
Carl Moon
c. 1914
depicting a man wearing a breech cloth and moccasins, carrying a bowcase and quiver, and holding a bow and arrow, inscribed on the reverse, The Hunter, 1914, A. T. & S. F. R. Y., Cardinas D. R., Trinidad, Colo.
Dimensions: 19 ¼ x 15 ½ inches
Photographs
A PHOTOGRAPH OF AN APACHE SCOUT
c. 1885
albumen cabinet card, inscribed 24 Apache below the image, with imprint of Buehman & Co., Nos. 314, 314 ½, and 316 Congress St., upstairs, East of Post Office, Tucson, A.T. and pencil inscription, 1400 - as is, crease, on the reverse
Dimensions: 4 x 6 inches
c. 1885
albumen cabinet card, inscribed 24 Apache below the image, with imprint of Buehman & Co., Nos. 314, 314 ½, and 316 Congress St., upstairs, East of Post Office, Tucson, A.T. and pencil inscription, 1400 - as is, crease, on the reverse
Dimensions: 4 x 6 inches
A PORTRAIT OF SITTING BULL AND BUFFALO BILL CODY
c. 1885
albumen cabinet card, with imprint of Elite, E. B. Snell, Wellington, Kas. below image
Dimensions: 4 x 5 ¼ inches
c. 1885
albumen cabinet card, with imprint of Elite, E. B. Snell, Wellington, Kas. below image
Dimensions: 4 x 5 ¼ inches
American Indian Art
A PORTRAIT OF A PLAINS INDIAN COUPLE
c. 1880
with double mat and frame
Dimensions: 2 x 3 ¼ inches, excluding frame
c. 1880
with double mat and frame
Dimensions: 2 x 3 ¼ inches, excluding frame
Photographs
A GROUP PORTRAIT OF WHITE EAGLE, BOY CHIEF, AND SPOTTED HORSE
c. 1885
inscribed "La-Tah-Cots-Ta-Ka," "White Eagle" (Pawnee); "Pe-Risk-Y-La-Sharo," "Boy Chief"; and Us-Sau-Wuk-Y," "Spotted Horse," matted and framed
Dimensions: 9 ½ x 12 ¾ inches
c. 1885
inscribed "La-Tah-Cots-Ta-Ka," "White Eagle" (Pawnee); "Pe-Risk-Y-La-Sharo," "Boy Chief"; and Us-Sau-Wuk-Y," "Spotted Horse," matted and framed
Dimensions: 9 ½ x 12 ¾ inches
A PORTRAIT OF RED JACKET
c. 1885
cabinet card, with pencil inscription on the reverse, Red Jacket
Dimensions: 4 x 5 ½ inches
c. 1885
cabinet card, with pencil inscription on the reverse, Red Jacket
Dimensions: 4 x 5 ½ inches
American Indian Art
A PHOTOGRAPH OF A KIOWA BOY
c. 1890
albumen print, mounted on card
Dimensions: 4 x 5 ½ inches
c. 1890
albumen print, mounted on card
Dimensions: 4 x 5 ½ inches
A PORTRAIT OF A NEZ PERCE MAN
c. 1893
mounted on a card, with ink inscription on the reverse, Wet-yat-mas-lik-leen-ninh, Caleb Carter's Father.
Dimensions: 4 x 5 ½ inches
c. 1893
mounted on a card, with ink inscription on the reverse, Wet-yat-mas-lik-leen-ninh, Caleb Carter's Father.
Dimensions: 4 x 5 ½ inches
Photographs
A PHOTOGRAPH OF SIOUX CHIEFS
D. S. Coles
c. 1905
depicting eight men, with a combination of traditional and Western attire and accoutrements, mounted on board, with ink inscription, Sioux Chief's at Hot Springs, So. Dak., and with pencil inscription on the reverse, Photo by D.S. Coles, Hot Springs, S. D.
Dimensions: 7 x 9 inches
D. S. Coles
c. 1905
depicting eight men, with a combination of traditional and Western attire and accoutrements, mounted on board, with ink inscription, Sioux Chief's at Hot Springs, So. Dak., and with pencil inscription on the reverse, Photo by D.S. Coles, Hot Springs, S. D.
Dimensions: 7 x 9 inches
A PHOTOGRAPH OF INDIAN POLICE
D. F. Barry
c. 1890
albumen print, stamped copyright by D. F. Barry, with sticker affixed to the reverse, inscribed, D. F. Barry, Photographs of all noted Indian chiefs, Photographer, 1312 Tower Ave., Superior, Wisconsin
Dimensions: 6 ½ x 8 ½ inches
D. F. Barry
c. 1890
albumen print, stamped copyright by D. F. Barry, with sticker affixed to the reverse, inscribed, D. F. Barry, Photographs of all noted Indian chiefs, Photographer, 1312 Tower Ave., Superior, Wisconsin
Dimensions: 6 ½ x 8 ½ inches
American Indian Art
THE VOW
Carl Moon
c. 1914
depicting Juan Concho, glued to mat and inserted into small folio, the front cover stamped, A Hearty Greeting, and the back cover with partial stamp, Carl Moon, 565 N. Mentor Av., Pasadena, Cal.
Dimensions: 3 ¾ x 5 ½ inches
Carl Moon
c. 1914
depicting Juan Concho, glued to mat and inserted into small folio, the front cover stamped, A Hearty Greeting, and the back cover with partial stamp, Carl Moon, 565 N. Mentor Av., Pasadena, Cal.
Dimensions: 3 ¾ x 5 ½ inches
Photographs
THE VOW
Carl Moon
c. 1914
depicting Juan Concho, matted
Dimensions: 8 x 10 inches
Carl Moon
c. 1914
depicting Juan Concho, matted
Dimensions: 8 x 10 inches
American Indian Art
THE MEDICINE MAN
Carl Moon
c. 1914
with paper inscribed, "The Medicine Man," affixed to the mat, stamped, Carl Moon, 565 N. Mentor Av., Pasadena, Cal.
Dimensions: 8 x 10 inches
Carl Moon
c. 1914
with paper inscribed, "The Medicine Man," affixed to the mat, stamped, Carl Moon, 565 N. Mentor Av., Pasadena, Cal.
Dimensions: 8 x 10 inches
Photographs
A PHOTOGRAPH OF HOPI DANCERS
Carl Moon
c. 1914
with ink inscription, Carl Moon, in the lower left corner, and tag inscribed, Carl Moon, 565 N. Mentor Av., Pasadena, Cal. affixed to the back, matted
Dimensions: 12 ¼ x 8 inches
Carl Moon
c. 1914
with ink inscription, Carl Moon, in the lower left corner, and tag inscribed, Carl Moon, 565 N. Mentor Av., Pasadena, Cal. affixed to the back, matted
Dimensions: 12 ¼ x 8 inches
A PORTRAIT OF A HOPI MAN
Carl Moon
c. 1914
with ink inscription, Carl Moon, in the lower left corner, and tag inscribed, Carl Moon, 565 N. Mentor Av., Pasadena, Cal., affixed to the back, matted
Dimensions: 12 ¼ x 8 inches
Carl Moon
c. 1914
with ink inscription, Carl Moon, in the lower left corner, and tag inscribed, Carl Moon, 565 N. Mentor Av., Pasadena, Cal., affixed to the back, matted
Dimensions: 12 ¼ x 8 inches
American Indian Art
A SOUTHERN PLAINS PAINTED HIDE BOWCASE AND QUIVER
c. 1880
with yellow ochre pigment painted on the tip of the bowcase and on the cuff around the opening of the quiver, trimmed with red wool trade cloth and fringe
Provenance:
Gifted by Western artist, Joseph H. Sharp, to a Pasadena, CA physician, and through the family by descent.
Length: 40 inches
c. 1880
with yellow ochre pigment painted on the tip of the bowcase and on the cuff around the opening of the quiver, trimmed with red wool trade cloth and fringe
Provenance:
Gifted by Western artist, Joseph H. Sharp, to a Pasadena, CA physician, and through the family by descent.
Length: 40 inches
Paintings
A SOUTHERN CHEYENNE GIRL'S BEADED AND FRINGED HIDE DRESS
c. 1890
the yoke painted in yellow, red and green pigments, with sinew sewn and lane-stitched bands of beadwork enclosing geometric motifs on the neck and shoulders in various shades of glass seed beads, the skirt, with narrow bands of beadwork in similar colors, trimmed with dentalium shell, bead, and metal cone pendants, a zigzag band with red pigment on the hem, fine fringe overall
Provenance:
Christie's East, American Indian Art, December 1, 1998, lot 463
Property from a Distinguished Private Collection
Length: 48 inches
Accompanied by the following letter:
Tonganoxie, Kans.
June 10, 1934
My darling Mary Eleanor,
Thank you very warmly for your pretty Easter greeting, (right here on my dressing table) and for your sweet, kind letter that should have been acknowledged long ago. It touched me very tenderly when you spoke so kindly of my dear sister, Lucy. I miss her still, and there is no one to talk to about things we were interested in.
I am so very thankful that your health has not broken down this year, at least it hadn't when you wrote that lively letter, two months ago. Do you like to swim? Mildred passed many tests in swimming stunts, life saving, etc. She isn't here tonight, or I would ask her about them. She isn't so fortunate as you, dear girl, to take the full four-year course in college. She thought it best to go to earning some money these hard times, and has got a school at a town called Loring, ten miles away, on the road to Kansas City. It is quite an up-to-date school and she has her (illegible) - the four primary classes.
I always intended to leave my Indian dress to your dearly-loved Grandma, who was my closest friend in the Indian Service, but she went home first, and it seemed as if the one who was so very precious to her would be the one to have it. The little girl who owned it was in my schoolroom. Her father's name was Roman Nose, and I understood they were Northern Cheyennes. The girl's school name was "Amanda." We were at the school. I always associated their tribe with Margaret Hill McCarter's book "The Pride of the Prairie," which your Grandma once gave me, autographed by the author. I was at Fort Sill during the early years of this century. I once found from a picture in Webster's dictionary that the long pendant shells belonged to a little sea creature on the Pacific coast. The Cheyennes evidently liked the tinkle of those little metal cylinders they put on the fringe at the bottom. On "pay-day" at Darlington, I remember the men and boys had them in the bunch of buckskin fringe at the back of their moccasins. This is all I can remember. Much love to you, Mama, Dad and the boys.
Yours,
"Aunt Pollie"
c. 1890
the yoke painted in yellow, red and green pigments, with sinew sewn and lane-stitched bands of beadwork enclosing geometric motifs on the neck and shoulders in various shades of glass seed beads, the skirt, with narrow bands of beadwork in similar colors, trimmed with dentalium shell, bead, and metal cone pendants, a zigzag band with red pigment on the hem, fine fringe overall
Provenance:
Christie's East, American Indian Art, December 1, 1998, lot 463
Property from a Distinguished Private Collection
Length: 48 inches
Accompanied by the following letter:
Tonganoxie, Kans.
June 10, 1934
My darling Mary Eleanor,
Thank you very warmly for your pretty Easter greeting, (right here on my dressing table) and for your sweet, kind letter that should have been acknowledged long ago. It touched me very tenderly when you spoke so kindly of my dear sister, Lucy. I miss her still, and there is no one to talk to about things we were interested in.
I am so very thankful that your health has not broken down this year, at least it hadn't when you wrote that lively letter, two months ago. Do you like to swim? Mildred passed many tests in swimming stunts, life saving, etc. She isn't here tonight, or I would ask her about them. She isn't so fortunate as you, dear girl, to take the full four-year course in college. She thought it best to go to earning some money these hard times, and has got a school at a town called Loring, ten miles away, on the road to Kansas City. It is quite an up-to-date school and she has her (illegible) - the four primary classes.
I always intended to leave my Indian dress to your dearly-loved Grandma, who was my closest friend in the Indian Service, but she went home first, and it seemed as if the one who was so very precious to her would be the one to have it. The little girl who owned it was in my schoolroom. Her father's name was Roman Nose, and I understood they were Northern Cheyennes. The girl's school name was "Amanda." We were at the school. I always associated their tribe with Margaret Hill McCarter's book "The Pride of the Prairie," which your Grandma once gave me, autographed by the author. I was at Fort Sill during the early years of this century. I once found from a picture in Webster's dictionary that the long pendant shells belonged to a little sea creature on the Pacific coast. The Cheyennes evidently liked the tinkle of those little metal cylinders they put on the fringe at the bottom. On "pay-day" at Darlington, I remember the men and boys had them in the bunch of buckskin fringe at the back of their moccasins. This is all I can remember. Much love to you, Mama, Dad and the boys.
Yours,
"Aunt Pollie"
Other
A PAIR OF SOUTHERN CHEYENNE BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1900
stitched with sinew in various shades of glass seed beads, each decorated on the vamp with narrow bands of geometric motifs and hide fringe, similar beaded bands around the foot, heel fringe and rawhide soles
Lengths: 10 ¼ inches each
c. 1900
stitched with sinew in various shades of glass seed beads, each decorated on the vamp with narrow bands of geometric motifs and hide fringe, similar beaded bands around the foot, heel fringe and rawhide soles
Lengths: 10 ¼ inches each
Paintings
A SOUTHERN PLAINS PAINTED HIDE BOWCASE AND QUIVER
c. 1880
the bowcase featuring a pocket enclosing a sinew bowstring, and flaps painted in red and green pigments, the quiver with yellow ochre pigment on the cuff, trimmed with red wool trade cloth and fringe; wood bow enclosed
Length: 40 inches
c. 1880
the bowcase featuring a pocket enclosing a sinew bowstring, and flaps painted in red and green pigments, the quiver with yellow ochre pigment on the cuff, trimmed with red wool trade cloth and fringe; wood bow enclosed
Length: 40 inches
Other
A PAIR OF SOUTHERN CHEYENNE BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1900
stitched with sinew in black, white, blue, yellow and translucent red beads, each decorated on the vamp with red ochre pigment, bands of small geometric motifs, and hide fringe, long heel fringe at back, rawhide soles
Lengths: 10 inches each
c. 1900
stitched with sinew in black, white, blue, yellow and translucent red beads, each decorated on the vamp with red ochre pigment, bands of small geometric motifs, and hide fringe, long heel fringe at back, rawhide soles
Lengths: 10 inches each
A PAIR OF SOUTHERN CHEYENNE CHILD'S BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1890
decorated overall with yellow ochre pigment, stitched with sinew in various shades of glass seed beads, each with narrow bands enclosing small geometric motifs and short fringe on the vamp, similar beadwork around the foot, heel fringe and rawhide soles
Lengths: 5 inches each
c. 1890
decorated overall with yellow ochre pigment, stitched with sinew in various shades of glass seed beads, each with narrow bands enclosing small geometric motifs and short fringe on the vamp, similar beadwork around the foot, heel fringe and rawhide soles
Lengths: 5 inches each
FOUR PLAINS BEADED HIDE POUCHES
c. 1890 - 1910
including two Sioux examples, each with beaded design on the front, and two Apache examples, beaded on each side
Lengths: ranging from 7 to 7 ½ inches, excluding fringe
c. 1890 - 1910
including two Sioux examples, each with beaded design on the front, and two Apache examples, beaded on each side
Lengths: ranging from 7 to 7 ½ inches, excluding fringe
American Indian Art
A PAIR OF SOUTHERN CHEYENNE BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1900
each painted overall in yellow and red ochre pigments, and decorated with sinew sewn beaded bands in various shades of glass seed beads, short fringe along the vamp and twisted fringe at the heel, rawhide soles
Lengths: 9 ½ inches each
c. 1900
each painted overall in yellow and red ochre pigments, and decorated with sinew sewn beaded bands in various shades of glass seed beads, short fringe along the vamp and twisted fringe at the heel, rawhide soles
Lengths: 9 ½ inches each
Paintings
A UTE WOMAN'S PAINTED BUFFALO HIDE ROBE
c. 1870
with box and border design, painted in red, green, blue, black and white, against a yellow ground, red ochre pigment and a series of stake holes on the perimeter
Provenance:
Christie's East, New York, American Indian Art, May 20, 1998, lot 58
Property from a Distinguished Private Collection
During the second half of the nineteenth century, this buffalo hide robe hung in the Schloss Matzen castle, located in Austria's Tyrolean Alps. It was presumably collected by the castle's owner, an Irish aristocrat, who displayed the robe among other hunting trophies, including a pair of antlers mounted with a plaque inscribed 1877 and Wyoming Territory.
Length: 85 inches
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c. 1870
with box and border design, painted in red, green, blue, black and white, against a yellow ground, red ochre pigment and a series of stake holes on the perimeter
Provenance:
Christie's East, New York, American Indian Art, May 20, 1998, lot 58
Property from a Distinguished Private Collection
During the second half of the nineteenth century, this buffalo hide robe hung in the Schloss Matzen castle, located in Austria's Tyrolean Alps. It was presumably collected by the castle's owner, an Irish aristocrat, who displayed the robe among other hunting trophies, including a pair of antlers mounted with a plaque inscribed 1877 and Wyoming Territory.
Length: 85 inches
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A KIOWA PAINTED WOOD MIRROR BOARD
c. 1900
the front, with red paint and small brass nail decoration at the corners of the recessed mirror, the back with similar brass nails centering a a circular brass medallion; a Plains beaded and fringed hide paint bag suspended from the notched handle
Provenance:
Ex-collection: Amos Gottschall, Philadelphia, PA
Length: 9 ¼ inches
c. 1900
the front, with red paint and small brass nail decoration at the corners of the recessed mirror, the back with similar brass nails centering a a circular brass medallion; a Plains beaded and fringed hide paint bag suspended from the notched handle
Provenance:
Ex-collection: Amos Gottschall, Philadelphia, PA
Length: 9 ¼ inches
AN APACHE BEADED HIDE STONE HEAD CLUB
c. 1890
the wood handle and stone head fully beaded in various shades of glass seed beads, horsehair pendant
Length: 19 inches, excluding pendant
c. 1890
the wood handle and stone head fully beaded in various shades of glass seed beads, horsehair pendant
Length: 19 inches, excluding pendant
A NORTHERN PLAINS PAINTED WOOD MIRROR BOARD
c. 1875
painted in green and red, the recessed mirror decorated on three sides with brass tacks, a triangular perforation at top with otter fur strap, rocker engraved German silver tweezers attached
Provenance: Custer Battlefield Trading Post, Crow Agency, MT
Length: 11 ¼ inches
c. 1875
painted in green and red, the recessed mirror decorated on three sides with brass tacks, a triangular perforation at top with otter fur strap, rocker engraved German silver tweezers attached
Provenance: Custer Battlefield Trading Post, Crow Agency, MT
Length: 11 ¼ inches
American Indian Art
A SIOUX PAINTED PICTOGRAPHIC MUSLIN
c. 1895
drawn in ink, and rendered in watercolor and pencil, one end depicting a Sun Dance, the other end with battle scenes
Dimensions: 83 x 35 inches
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c. 1895
drawn in ink, and rendered in watercolor and pencil, one end depicting a Sun Dance, the other end with battle scenes
Dimensions: 83 x 35 inches
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Other
AN ARAPAHO LEDGER DRAWING
Attributed to Frank Henderson
c. 1882
drawn in pencil and rendered in blue, red, green and yellow colored pencils, depicting a man, on foot, with a bowcase and quiver on his back, looking over his shoulder at a mounted warrior, carrying a shield and feathered lance, amid a barrage of arrows and bullets, framed
Dimensions: 11 ¾ x 5 ¾ inches, excluding frame
Attributed to Frank Henderson
c. 1882
drawn in pencil and rendered in blue, red, green and yellow colored pencils, depicting a man, on foot, with a bowcase and quiver on his back, looking over his shoulder at a mounted warrior, carrying a shield and feathered lance, amid a barrage of arrows and bullets, framed
Dimensions: 11 ¾ x 5 ¾ inches, excluding frame
AN ARAPAHO LEDGER DRAWING
Attributed to Frank Henderson
c. 1882
drawn in pencil and rendered in blue, green, red, and yellow colored pencils, depicting a man, standing before a horse, carrying a feathered shield and extending a bow toward an apparent foe, who is crouching among comrades, with guns raised, framed
Dimensions: 11 ¾ x 5 ¾ inches, excluding frame
Attributed to Frank Henderson
c. 1882
drawn in pencil and rendered in blue, green, red, and yellow colored pencils, depicting a man, standing before a horse, carrying a feathered shield and extending a bow toward an apparent foe, who is crouching among comrades, with guns raised, framed
Dimensions: 11 ¾ x 5 ¾ inches, excluding frame
Paintings
A PAIR OF MESQUAKIE BEADED HIDE FRONT SEAM LEGGINGS
c. 1880
composed of finely tanned and smoked deer skin, decorated with curvilinear design elements, stitched in shades of blue, pink, green, white-heart red, pumpkin, translucent and outline white beads, front tabs with hide fringe
Provenance:
Collected by Bird Maynard Robinson, Chief Clerk of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in the 1880s, and through the family by descent.
Lengths: 34 inches each
c. 1880
composed of finely tanned and smoked deer skin, decorated with curvilinear design elements, stitched in shades of blue, pink, green, white-heart red, pumpkin, translucent and outline white beads, front tabs with hide fringe
Provenance:
Collected by Bird Maynard Robinson, Chief Clerk of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in the 1880s, and through the family by descent.
Lengths: 34 inches each
American Indian Art
A SIOUX HORSE EFFIGY CATLINITE PIPE
c. 1900
composed of a stem decorated with alternating rectangular and cylindrical panels, fitted into a bowl with a similar rectangular panel, a horse effigy and beveled prow
Provenance:
Collected by Bird Maynard Robinson, Chief Clerk of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in the 1880s, and through the family by descent.
Length: 21 ½ inches
c. 1900
composed of a stem decorated with alternating rectangular and cylindrical panels, fitted into a bowl with a similar rectangular panel, a horse effigy and beveled prow
Provenance:
Collected by Bird Maynard Robinson, Chief Clerk of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in the 1880s, and through the family by descent.
Length: 21 ½ inches
A SIOUX CATLINITE EFFIGY PIPE BOWL
c. 1890
carved in the form of a horse, its front legs extended before the flattened circular prow, and an eagle, perched on the shaft, its head turned to the side
Length: 8 ¾ inches
c. 1890
carved in the form of a horse, its front legs extended before the flattened circular prow, and an eagle, perched on the shaft, its head turned to the side
Length: 8 ¾ inches
Other
A SIOUX CATLINITE COURTING FLUTE
c. 1900
with a bird's head on one end and lead inlay on the other
Length: 23 ½ inches overall
c. 1900
with a bird's head on one end and lead inlay on the other
Length: 23 ½ inches overall
A WESTERN GREAT LAKES CATLINITE AND BLACKSTONE PIPE BOWL
c. 1890
decorated with alternating red and black stone panels, lead inlay
Length: 6 ¼ inches
c. 1890
decorated with alternating red and black stone panels, lead inlay
Length: 6 ¼ inches
A BLACKFEET WOOD AND STONE PIPE
c. 1880
composed of a wood stem, of circular section, with deep brown patina, fitted into a Micmac-style bowl, carved of steatite with lead and catlinite inlay
Length: 15 inches
c. 1880
composed of a wood stem, of circular section, with deep brown patina, fitted into a Micmac-style bowl, carved of steatite with lead and catlinite inlay
Length: 15 inches
A SIOUX CATLINITE PIPE BOWL
c. 1900
each opening decorated with rings of lead inlay
Length: 8 ¼ inches
c. 1900
each opening decorated with rings of lead inlay
Length: 8 ¼ inches
A SIOUX WOOD AND STONE EFFIGY PIPE
c. 1890
composed of a wood stem, of slightly expanding, flattened rectangular section, wrapped before the mouthpiece with white and blue seed beads, and carved in low relief with elk, big horn sheep, turtle and buffalo effigies, set into a T-shaped catlinite bowl
Length: 37 inches overall
c. 1890
composed of a wood stem, of slightly expanding, flattened rectangular section, wrapped before the mouthpiece with white and blue seed beads, and carved in low relief with elk, big horn sheep, turtle and buffalo effigies, set into a T-shaped catlinite bowl
Length: 37 inches overall
Paintings
A SIOUX CATLINITE EFFIGY PIPE BOWL
c. 1880
elaborately carved on the shaft with a turtle, an elk, and two buffalos, the tall bowl with a grooved band, surmounted by an elk and a turtle, and the prow with a human figure, wearing a hat
Length: 8 ¼ inches
c. 1880
elaborately carved on the shaft with a turtle, an elk, and two buffalos, the tall bowl with a grooved band, surmounted by an elk and a turtle, and the prow with a human figure, wearing a hat
Length: 8 ¼ inches
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE WAR SHIRT
c. 1895
painted overall in yellow and green pigments, overlaid across the shoulders and down the arms with beaded strips, sinew sewn and lane stitched in numerous shades of opaque and translucent beads, with alternating forked and Maltese cross-like motifs, the tapered "bibs" with rows of small geometric motifs, trimmed overall with hair locks, each wrapped with red-dyed porcupine quills, and short hide fringe
Provenance:
Christie's East, American Indian Art, December 1, 1998, lot 487
Property from a Distinguished Private Collection
Width across the sleeves: 66 inches
c. 1895
painted overall in yellow and green pigments, overlaid across the shoulders and down the arms with beaded strips, sinew sewn and lane stitched in numerous shades of opaque and translucent beads, with alternating forked and Maltese cross-like motifs, the tapered "bibs" with rows of small geometric motifs, trimmed overall with hair locks, each wrapped with red-dyed porcupine quills, and short hide fringe
Provenance:
Christie's East, American Indian Art, December 1, 1998, lot 487
Property from a Distinguished Private Collection
Width across the sleeves: 66 inches
Other
A SIOUX QUILLED HIDE HAIR ORNAMENT
c. 1880
composed of horsehair, overlaid by a panel of rawhide slats, wrapped with natural and dyed porcupine quills, trimmed with dark red ribbon, white glass seed beads and metal cones inserted with red-dyed chicken feathers
Length: 33 inches
c. 1880
composed of horsehair, overlaid by a panel of rawhide slats, wrapped with natural and dyed porcupine quills, trimmed with dark red ribbon, white glass seed beads and metal cones inserted with red-dyed chicken feathers
Length: 33 inches
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE KNIFE SHEATH
c. 1900
decorated overall with yellow ochre pigment, sinew sewn and lane-stitched in white-heart red and translucent beads, the front with a linear pattern, edged with pony trader blue beads, wood-handled knife enclosed
Length: 9 inches
c. 1900
decorated overall with yellow ochre pigment, sinew sewn and lane-stitched in white-heart red and translucent beads, the front with a linear pattern, edged with pony trader blue beads, wood-handled knife enclosed
Length: 9 inches
A SIOUX BEADED AND QUILLED HIDE HORSE HEADSTALL
c. 1900
decorated across the front with a band of small geometric motifs in various shades of glass seed beads, a panel of rawhide slats wrapped with dyed porcupine quillwork suspended below, trimmed with metal cones inserted with red-dyed chicken feathers, iron bit
Length: 31 inches overall
c. 1900
decorated across the front with a band of small geometric motifs in various shades of glass seed beads, a panel of rawhide slats wrapped with dyed porcupine quillwork suspended below, trimmed with metal cones inserted with red-dyed chicken feathers, iron bit
Length: 31 inches overall
A PLAINS WOOD AND STONE PIPE
c. 1890
composed of a "twisted" wood stem, rubbed with red pigment, and a T-shaped catlinite bowl
Length: 24 ½ inches
c. 1890
composed of a "twisted" wood stem, rubbed with red pigment, and a T-shaped catlinite bowl
Length: 24 ½ inches
American Indian Art
A PLAINS WOOD AND STONE PIPE
c. 1880
composed of a carved ash wood stem, fitted into a T-shaped catlinite bowl
Length: 27 ½ inches
c. 1880
composed of a carved ash wood stem, fitted into a T-shaped catlinite bowl
Length: 27 ½ inches
A SIOUX WOOD AND STONE PIPE
c. 1900
composed of a wood stem, the flattened rectangular section with hot file branding, narrowing to a "twisted" panel, rubbed with red pigment, and fitted into a rounded catlinite bowl, inscribed North Dakota, 515
Length: 17 ½ inches overall
c. 1900
composed of a wood stem, the flattened rectangular section with hot file branding, narrowing to a "twisted" panel, rubbed with red pigment, and fitted into a rounded catlinite bowl, inscribed North Dakota, 515
Length: 17 ½ inches overall
Other
TWO PLAINS WOOD AND STONE WAR CLUBS
c. 1890 and 1850
the first, a ceremonial club, the haft wrapped with random beadwork in numerous shades of glass seed beads, surmounted by a pair of cow horns; the second, decorated with a horsehair pendant, the quartzite head with remnants of blue pigment
Lengths: 20 ½ and 24 inches, excluding pendant
c. 1890 and 1850
the first, a ceremonial club, the haft wrapped with random beadwork in numerous shades of glass seed beads, surmounted by a pair of cow horns; the second, decorated with a horsehair pendant, the quartzite head with remnants of blue pigment
Lengths: 20 ½ and 24 inches, excluding pendant
A SIOUX HAIR ROACH
c. 1920
composed of red-dyed deer hair, enclosing a crest of natural and orange-dyed porcupine hair, tightly stitched to a wool yarn base, hide ties
Length: 14 inches
c. 1920
composed of red-dyed deer hair, enclosing a crest of natural and orange-dyed porcupine hair, tightly stitched to a wool yarn base, hide ties
Length: 14 inches
A MATCHED PAIR OF SIOUX WOMAN'S BEADED HIDE LEGGING
c. 1920
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in numerous shades of opaque and translucent beads, each decorated with geometric motifs, rawhide soles
Heights: 12 ½ inches
c. 1920
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in numerous shades of opaque and translucent beads, each decorated with geometric motifs, rawhide soles
Heights: 12 ½ inches
Paintings
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE TOBACCO BAG
c. 1890
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in classic bead colors, one side decorated with a column of rectangular devices, the other with four crosses and a pair of stepped triangles centering a stepped diamond, a panel of hide fringe, trimmed with purple and green tubular glass beads, along the bottom
Provenance:
Gifted by Western artist, Joseph H. Sharp, to a Pasadena, CA physician, and through the family by descent.
Length: 38 inches
c. 1890
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in classic bead colors, one side decorated with a column of rectangular devices, the other with four crosses and a pair of stepped triangles centering a stepped diamond, a panel of hide fringe, trimmed with purple and green tubular glass beads, along the bottom
Provenance:
Gifted by Western artist, Joseph H. Sharp, to a Pasadena, CA physician, and through the family by descent.
Length: 38 inches
American Indian Art
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE TOBACCO BAG
c. 1890
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, one side decorated with a pair of vertical zigzag elements centering a cross, the other with a pair of triangles centering a diamond and flanked by geometric devices, a panel of rawhide slats, wrapped with dyed porcupine quills suspended below, hide fringe along the bottom
Provenance:
Gifted by Western artist, Joseph H. Sharp, to a Pasadena, CA physician, and through the family by descent.
Length: 34 ½ inches
c. 1890
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, one side decorated with a pair of vertical zigzag elements centering a cross, the other with a pair of triangles centering a diamond and flanked by geometric devices, a panel of rawhide slats, wrapped with dyed porcupine quills suspended below, hide fringe along the bottom
Provenance:
Gifted by Western artist, Joseph H. Sharp, to a Pasadena, CA physician, and through the family by descent.
Length: 34 ½ inches
Other
A PAIR OF SIOUX BEADED AND QUILLED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1900
each decorated on the vamp with lines of red-dyed porcupine quills, and around the foot with a broad band enclosing triangles, sinew sewn and lane stitched in classic bead colors, rawhide soles
Lengths: 10 inches each
c. 1900
each decorated on the vamp with lines of red-dyed porcupine quills, and around the foot with a broad band enclosing triangles, sinew sewn and lane stitched in classic bead colors, rawhide soles
Lengths: 10 inches each
A PAIR OF PLAINS BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1910
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of translucent and opaque beads, each with a stepped triangular motif on the vamp, parallelograms encircling the foot, and bifurcated tongue with striped designs, rawhide soles
Lengths: 11 inches each
c. 1910
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of translucent and opaque beads, each with a stepped triangular motif on the vamp, parallelograms encircling the foot, and bifurcated tongue with striped designs, rawhide soles
Lengths: 11 inches each
American Indian Art
A PAIR OF SIOUX BEADED AND QUILLED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1880
sinew sewn and lane stitched in classic bead colors, each decorated on the vamp with lines of yellow and red-dyed porcupine quills, and around the foot with a narrow band enclosing triangles, rawhide soles
Lengths: 9 ¾ inches each
c. 1880
sinew sewn and lane stitched in classic bead colors, each decorated on the vamp with lines of yellow and red-dyed porcupine quills, and around the foot with a narrow band enclosing triangles, rawhide soles
Lengths: 9 ¾ inches each
Paintings
A SIOUX BEADED AND FRINGED DOUBLE SADDLE BAG
c. 1880
sinew sewn and lane stitched in green, yellow, blue, and white heart red beads against a white beaded ground, the interior with triangular elements painted in red ochre, outlined with beads and trimmed with small metal cones, each side decorated with a central cross motif, flanked by pairs of "fringed" rectangular elements, long hide fringe
Length: 87 inches overall
c. 1880
sinew sewn and lane stitched in green, yellow, blue, and white heart red beads against a white beaded ground, the interior with triangular elements painted in red ochre, outlined with beads and trimmed with small metal cones, each side decorated with a central cross motif, flanked by pairs of "fringed" rectangular elements, long hide fringe
Length: 87 inches overall
Other
A PAIR OF CHEYENNE BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1900
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, each decorated on the vamp with a pair of "fringed" bars, and with pairs of triangular elements encircling the foot, rawhide soles
Lengths: 10 ¼ inches each
c. 1900
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, each decorated on the vamp with a pair of "fringed" bars, and with pairs of triangular elements encircling the foot, rawhide soles
Lengths: 10 ¼ inches each
A PAIR OF SIOUX BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1910
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass and metallic seed beads against a blue beaded ground, each decorated on the vamp with a serrated chevron device and with stepped triangles encircling the foot, rawhide soles
Lengths: 11 ¼ inches each
c. 1910
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass and metallic seed beads against a blue beaded ground, each decorated on the vamp with a serrated chevron device and with stepped triangles encircling the foot, rawhide soles
Lengths: 11 ¼ inches each
American Indian Art
A PAIR OF CHEYENNE BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1900
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, each decorated on the vamp with a keyhole design, rawhide soles
Lengths: 9 ½ inches each
c. 1900
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, each decorated on the vamp with a keyhole design, rawhide soles
Lengths: 9 ½ inches each
Paintings
A SIOUX GIRL'S BEADED HIDE DRESS
c. 1880
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in numerous shades of opaque and translucent beads, each side decorated on the bodice and skirt with intricate geometric devices, trimmed with fine fringe, silk ribbons, and tubular bead pendants terminating in hawk bells
Length: 31 inches overall
c. 1880
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in numerous shades of opaque and translucent beads, each side decorated on the bodice and skirt with intricate geometric devices, trimmed with fine fringe, silk ribbons, and tubular bead pendants terminating in hawk bells
Length: 31 inches overall
American Indian Art
A SIOUX MAN'S BEADED HIDE VEST
c. 1880
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in numerous shades of glass seed beads, decorated on the front with typical triangular and forked motifs, the back with similar motifs and the name Edward at the neck
Length: 22 inches
c. 1880
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in numerous shades of glass seed beads, decorated on the front with typical triangular and forked motifs, the back with similar motifs and the name Edward at the neck
Length: 22 inches
Other
A PLAINS BEADED CLOTH PICTORIAL VEST
c. 1915
lane-stitched in numerous shades of opaque and translucent glass seed beads, the front with a pair of confronting mounted warriors, each with the monogram ATB above and small birds, animals and humans below, the back with a pair of mounted warriors, their horses overlapping, flanked by small floral motifs, a pair of humans with bows and arrows aimed at a pair of horned animals and beaded fringe along the bottom
Length: 15 ½ inches, excluding fringe
c. 1915
lane-stitched in numerous shades of opaque and translucent glass seed beads, the front with a pair of confronting mounted warriors, each with the monogram ATB above and small birds, animals and humans below, the back with a pair of mounted warriors, their horses overlapping, flanked by small floral motifs, a pair of humans with bows and arrows aimed at a pair of horned animals and beaded fringe along the bottom
Length: 15 ½ inches, excluding fringe
American Indian Art
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE VEST
c. 1900
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in numerous shades of opaque and translucent beads, each side decorated geometric elements, and a small floral chain along the bottom, hide ties
Provenance:
Purchased at Sotheby's, June 12, 1992, lot 416.
This lot was deaccessioned from a California museum.
Length: 21 inches
c. 1900
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in numerous shades of opaque and translucent beads, each side decorated geometric elements, and a small floral chain along the bottom, hide ties
Provenance:
Purchased at Sotheby's, June 12, 1992, lot 416.
This lot was deaccessioned from a California museum.
Length: 21 inches
Other
A PAIR OF CHEYENNE BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1915
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in yellow, red, white, and blue glass seed beads, each with a pair of horizontal serrations on the vamp, and with geometric devices alternating around the foot, rawhide soles
Lengths: 11 inches each
c. 1915
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in yellow, red, white, and blue glass seed beads, each with a pair of horizontal serrations on the vamp, and with geometric devices alternating around the foot, rawhide soles
Lengths: 11 inches each
A PAIR OF SIOUX BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1890
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in classic bead colors, each decorated on the vamp with a chevron element, and with a series of six Morning Stars encircling the foot, rawhide soles
Lengths: 10 ¾ inches each
c. 1890
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in classic bead colors, each decorated on the vamp with a chevron element, and with a series of six Morning Stars encircling the foot, rawhide soles
Lengths: 10 ¾ inches each
A PAIR OF SIOUX BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1890
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in shades of blue, green, red and metallic beads, each decorated overall with small geometric motifs, the bifurcated tongues with banded design and metal cone terminals, rawhide soles
Provenance:
This lot was deaccessioned from a California museum.
Lengths: 11 inches each
c. 1890
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in shades of blue, green, red and metallic beads, each decorated overall with small geometric motifs, the bifurcated tongues with banded design and metal cone terminals, rawhide soles
Provenance:
This lot was deaccessioned from a California museum.
Lengths: 11 inches each
American Indian Art
A PAIR OF CHEYENNE BEADED BUFFALO HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1870
stitched with sinew in various shades of glass seed beads, each decorated on the vamp with a rectangular panel enclosing solid and serrated bands, similar serrations around the foot, buffalo rawhide soles
Lengths: 9 ¾ inches each
c. 1870
stitched with sinew in various shades of glass seed beads, each decorated on the vamp with a rectangular panel enclosing solid and serrated bands, similar serrations around the foot, buffalo rawhide soles
Lengths: 9 ¾ inches each
A PAIR OF CHEYENNE BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1890
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in white, white-heart red and green beads, with bands of small serrations down the vamp and around the foot, rawhide soles
Lengths: 7 ½ inches each
c. 1890
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in white, white-heart red and green beads, with bands of small serrations down the vamp and around the foot, rawhide soles
Lengths: 7 ½ inches each
A PAIR OF CHEYENNE BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1920
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of opaque and translucent glass seed beads, each with a rectangular panel enclosing geometric motifs on the vamp, and with small diagonal devices encircling most of the foot, rawhide soles
Lengths: 9 ½ inches
c. 1920
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of opaque and translucent glass seed beads, each with a rectangular panel enclosing geometric motifs on the vamp, and with small diagonal devices encircling most of the foot, rawhide soles
Lengths: 9 ½ inches
Other
A SIOUX BEADED AND QUILLED HIDE MODEL TOBACCO BAG
c. 1890
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in white-heart red, white, blue and steel beads, each side decorated with geometric motifs, triangular devices stitched against the hide above, a panel of rawhide slats, wrapped with dyed porcupine quills suspended below, hide fringe along the bottom; metal stand
Length: 11 ¼ inches
c. 1890
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in white-heart red, white, blue and steel beads, each side decorated with geometric motifs, triangular devices stitched against the hide above, a panel of rawhide slats, wrapped with dyed porcupine quills suspended below, hide fringe along the bottom; metal stand
Length: 11 ¼ inches
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE MALE DOLL
c. 1890
with beaded facial features, wearing a printed cotton shirt, muslin leggings, and beaded moccasins
Height: 10 inches
c. 1890
with beaded facial features, wearing a printed cotton shirt, muslin leggings, and beaded moccasins
Height: 10 inches
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE STRIKE-A-LIGHT POUCH
c. 1920
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, decorated on the front with a triangular device, flanked by bands of diagonals, a row of metal cones suspended along the bottom, metal striker enclosed
Length: 5 ¼ inches
c. 1920
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, decorated on the front with a triangular device, flanked by bands of diagonals, a row of metal cones suspended along the bottom, metal striker enclosed
Length: 5 ¼ inches
American Indian Art
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE BABY CARRIER
c. 1900
composed of two beaded hide legging strips, a panel of buffalo hide, and a wool cloth skirt, sinew sewn and lane-stitched with triangular and cross motifs in numerous shades of glass seed beads
Provenance:
This lot was deaccessioned from a California museum.
Length: 26 ½ inches
c. 1900
composed of two beaded hide legging strips, a panel of buffalo hide, and a wool cloth skirt, sinew sewn and lane-stitched with triangular and cross motifs in numerous shades of glass seed beads
Provenance:
This lot was deaccessioned from a California museum.
Length: 26 ½ inches
A SIOUX WOMAN'S BEADED HIDE BONNET
c. 1890
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, with typical geometric designs, trimmed with brown velvet
Height: 7 ½ inches
c. 1890
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, with typical geometric designs, trimmed with brown velvet
Height: 7 ½ inches
Other
A PLAINS BEADED HIDE TIPI BAG
c. 1910
stitched with sinew in green, white-heart red, yellow, blue, and white glass seed beads, decorated across the front with banded horizontal lanes, the sides with classic bar and rectangle design, trimmed with metal cones inserted with red-dyed horse hair, canvas back, with old tag attached, inscribed Evans Collection
Length: 16 inches
c. 1910
stitched with sinew in green, white-heart red, yellow, blue, and white glass seed beads, decorated across the front with banded horizontal lanes, the sides with classic bar and rectangle design, trimmed with metal cones inserted with red-dyed horse hair, canvas back, with old tag attached, inscribed Evans Collection
Length: 16 inches
A SIOUX WOMAN'S BREASTPLATE
c. 1890
composed of seven rows of bone hairpipe beads, strung between strips of commercial leather, with large glass beads at the neck, hide fringe along the bottom
Length: 47 inches overall
c. 1890
composed of seven rows of bone hairpipe beads, strung between strips of commercial leather, with large glass beads at the neck, hide fringe along the bottom
Length: 47 inches overall
A PLAINS BEADED HIDE TOBACCO BAG
c. 1900
with narrow pipe stem case along one side, lane-stitched in blue and translucent green beads against a white beaded ground, one side with a pair of stepped triangles, the other side with one triangle, a panel of hide fringe along the bottom
Length: 24 inches overall
c. 1900
with narrow pipe stem case along one side, lane-stitched in blue and translucent green beads against a white beaded ground, one side with a pair of stepped triangles, the other side with one triangle, a panel of hide fringe along the bottom
Length: 24 inches overall
Paintings
A PLAINS CREE BEADED BUFFALO HIDE KNIFE SHEATH
c. 1850
decorated on the front with a floral design, finely stitched in various shades of opaque and translucent beads; a bone and lead-handled dagger enclosed
Length: 11 inches
c. 1850
decorated on the front with a floral design, finely stitched in various shades of opaque and translucent beads; a bone and lead-handled dagger enclosed
Length: 11 inches
Other
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE TOBACCO BAG
c. 1910
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, one side with a column of diamond elements, each enclosing a geometric motif, the other side with a column of forked elements, a panel of rawhide slats wrapped with natural and dyed porcupine quills suspended below, hide fringe along the bottom
Length: 31 inches overall
c. 1910
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, one side with a column of diamond elements, each enclosing a geometric motif, the other side with a column of forked elements, a panel of rawhide slats wrapped with natural and dyed porcupine quills suspended below, hide fringe along the bottom
Length: 31 inches overall
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE TOBACCO BAG
c. 1910
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, each side with a central column of geometric motifs, a panel of rawhide slats wrapped with natural and dyed porcupine quills suspended below, hide fringe along the bottom
Length: 37 inches overall
c. 1910
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, each side with a central column of geometric motifs, a panel of rawhide slats wrapped with natural and dyed porcupine quills suspended below, hide fringe along the bottom
Length: 37 inches overall
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE TOBACCO BAG
c. 1910
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in blue, pink, and green seed beads against a white beaded ground, each side decorated with triangular and forked devices, a panel of rawhide slats wrapped with dyed porcupine quills suspended below, hide fringe along the bottom
Length: 33 inches overall
c. 1910
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in blue, pink, and green seed beads against a white beaded ground, each side decorated with triangular and forked devices, a panel of rawhide slats wrapped with dyed porcupine quills suspended below, hide fringe along the bottom
Length: 33 inches overall
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE AWL CASE
c. 1890
coiled in various shades of opaque and translucent beads, with a banded pattern on the body and a cross motif on each side of the cap, trimmed with hide thongs, wrapped with blue, purple, and red-dyed porcupine quills, and terminating in metal cones
Length: 8 ½ inches, excluding attachments
c. 1890
coiled in various shades of opaque and translucent beads, with a banded pattern on the body and a cross motif on each side of the cap, trimmed with hide thongs, wrapped with blue, purple, and red-dyed porcupine quills, and terminating in metal cones
Length: 8 ½ inches, excluding attachments
Paintings
A SIOUX BEADED BUFFALO HIDE SADDLE THROW
c. 1885
sinew sewn and lane stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, with alternating geometric designs around the perimeter, trimmed with hide fringe
Length: 73 inches overall
c. 1885
sinew sewn and lane stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, with alternating geometric designs around the perimeter, trimmed with hide fringe
Length: 73 inches overall
American Indian Art
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE TOBACCO BAG
c. 1880
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in classic bead colors, each side decorated with geometric elements, surmounted by pairs of "feathers," a panel of rawhide slats wrapped with dyed porcupine quills suspended below, hide fringe along the bottom
Length: 36 ½ inches overall
c. 1880
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in classic bead colors, each side decorated with geometric elements, surmounted by pairs of "feathers," a panel of rawhide slats wrapped with dyed porcupine quills suspended below, hide fringe along the bottom
Length: 36 ½ inches overall
Other
A PAIR OF NORTHERN PLAINS MEN'S QUILLED HIDE LEGGINGS
c. 1890
each decorated across the bottom with a panel of geometric motifs in natural and dyed porcupine quills, hide fringe
Lengths: 30 inches each
c. 1890
each decorated across the bottom with a panel of geometric motifs in natural and dyed porcupine quills, hide fringe
Lengths: 30 inches each
A PAIR OF NORTHERN PLAINS BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1890
each decorated on the vamp with a floral spray in numerous shades of glass seed beads, and overlaid on the cuff with red wool trade cloth, buffalo rawhide soles
Provenance:
This lot was deaccessioned from a California museum.
Lengths: 10 inches each
c. 1890
each decorated on the vamp with a floral spray in numerous shades of glass seed beads, and overlaid on the cuff with red wool trade cloth, buffalo rawhide soles
Provenance:
This lot was deaccessioned from a California museum.
Lengths: 10 inches each
A SIOUX QUILLED HIDE UMBILICAL FETISH
c. 1890
in the form of a lizard, each side decorated with a ticked band running down its body, in natural, yellow, orange, and blue-dyed porcupine quills, trimmed with metal cones
Length: 6 inches
c. 1890
in the form of a lizard, each side decorated with a ticked band running down its body, in natural, yellow, orange, and blue-dyed porcupine quills, trimmed with metal cones
Length: 6 inches
American Indian Art
A PAIR OF SIOUX BEADED HIDE UMBILICAL FETISHES
c. 1910
each in the form of a turtle, with overall checkered decoration, sinew sewn and lane-stitched, one in translucent blue and pink beads, and the other in translucent green and pink beads, trimmed with metal cones inserted with red-dyed horsehair
Lengths: 6 inches each
c. 1910
each in the form of a turtle, with overall checkered decoration, sinew sewn and lane-stitched, one in translucent blue and pink beads, and the other in translucent green and pink beads, trimmed with metal cones inserted with red-dyed horsehair
Lengths: 6 inches each
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE UMBILICAL FETISH
c. 1900
in the form of a lizard, sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of opaque and translucent glass seed beads, with a striped design on its back
Length: 6 ½ inches
c. 1900
in the form of a lizard, sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of opaque and translucent glass seed beads, with a striped design on its back
Length: 6 ½ inches
A PAIR OF SIOUX BEADED HIDE UMBILICAL FETISHES
c. 1910
each in the form of a narrow lizard, their backs decorated with a checkered pattern in various shades of glass seed beads
Lengths: 5 inches each
c. 1910
each in the form of a narrow lizard, their backs decorated with a checkered pattern in various shades of glass seed beads
Lengths: 5 inches each
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE UMBILICAL FETISH
c. 1920
in the form of a lizard, its flattened body with banded design, lane-stitched in blue and translucent glass seed beads, purple velvet underbody
Length: 6 inches
c. 1920
in the form of a lizard, its flattened body with banded design, lane-stitched in blue and translucent glass seed beads, purple velvet underbody
Length: 6 inches
A PAIR OF SIOUX BEADED HIDE UMBILICAL FETISHES
c. 1925
each in the form of a flattened lizard, their backs decorated with random beadwork in numerous shades of glass seed beads, with old tag inscribed, Medicine Turtles, Sissiton Sioux, Scarce
Provenance:
Ex-collection: Ralph W. Velich, Omaha, NE
Lengths: 5 inches each
c. 1925
each in the form of a flattened lizard, their backs decorated with random beadwork in numerous shades of glass seed beads, with old tag inscribed, Medicine Turtles, Sissiton Sioux, Scarce
Provenance:
Ex-collection: Ralph W. Velich, Omaha, NE
Lengths: 5 inches each
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE UMBILICAL FETISH
c. 1920
in the form of a turtle, stitched with sinew in white and translucent blue and gold glass seed beads, with a ticked band down and around its back, a pair of small metal cones inserted with red wool on the tail
Length: 6 inches
c. 1920
in the form of a turtle, stitched with sinew in white and translucent blue and gold glass seed beads, with a ticked band down and around its back, a pair of small metal cones inserted with red wool on the tail
Length: 6 inches
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE UMBILICAL FETISH
c. 1900
in the form of a lizard, stitched with sinew in green, yellow, white-heart red and two shades of blue beads, canvas underbody
Length: 6 ¼ inches
c. 1900
in the form of a lizard, stitched with sinew in green, yellow, white-heart red and two shades of blue beads, canvas underbody
Length: 6 ¼ inches
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE UMBILICAL FETISH
c. 1890
in the form of a lizard, stitched with sinew in blue, green, and white glass seed beads, with ticked bands down and around its back
Length: 6 inches
c. 1890
in the form of a lizard, stitched with sinew in blue, green, and white glass seed beads, with ticked bands down and around its back
Length: 6 inches
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE UMBILICAL FETISH
c. 1945
in the form of a turtle, sinew sewn and lane-stitched in yellow and blue glass seed beads, with bands of small cross-like motifs down and around its back, the underside inscribed, R. Velich, Oct. 7, 1948
Provenance:
Ex-collection: Ralph W. Velich, Omaha, NE
Sotheby's, Fine American Indian Art, May 26, 1999, lot 235
Length: 6 inches
c. 1945
in the form of a turtle, sinew sewn and lane-stitched in yellow and blue glass seed beads, with bands of small cross-like motifs down and around its back, the underside inscribed, R. Velich, Oct. 7, 1948
Provenance:
Ex-collection: Ralph W. Velich, Omaha, NE
Sotheby's, Fine American Indian Art, May 26, 1999, lot 235
Length: 6 inches
A CROW BEADED HIDE TIPI BAG
c. 1890
sinew sewn, decorated across the front with horizontal stripes in white-heart red, green, and three shades of blue beads against the hide ground, trimmed with red wool trade cloth, hide ties
Length: 13 inches
c. 1890
sinew sewn, decorated across the front with horizontal stripes in white-heart red, green, and three shades of blue beads against the hide ground, trimmed with red wool trade cloth, hide ties
Length: 13 inches
TWO PAIRS OF NORTHERN PLAINS BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1880 and 1900
the first, Crow, each decorated on the vamp with vertical bands, stitched with sinew in various shades of glass seed beads, rawhide soles; the second, Blackfeet, each with classic U-shaped device on the vamp, sinew sewn in yellow and translucent green glass seed beads, rawhide soles with geometric design painted in red, yellow, green and outline blue
Lengths: 7 inches and 6 ½ inches
c. 1880 and 1900
the first, Crow, each decorated on the vamp with vertical bands, stitched with sinew in various shades of glass seed beads, rawhide soles; the second, Blackfeet, each with classic U-shaped device on the vamp, sinew sewn in yellow and translucent green glass seed beads, rawhide soles with geometric design painted in red, yellow, green and outline blue
Lengths: 7 inches and 6 ½ inches
A CROW PAINTED PARFLECHE STORAGE ENVELOPE
c. 1910
the top flaps with abstract design painted in red, yellow and two shades of blue, hide ties
Length: 27 inches
c. 1910
the top flaps with abstract design painted in red, yellow and two shades of blue, hide ties
Length: 27 inches
A PAIR OF PLATEAU BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1890
each decorated on the vamp with stylized floral elements, sinew sewn and
contour beaded in shades of blue, pink, white-heart red and white beads, rawhide soles
Lengths: 10 inches each
c. 1890
each decorated on the vamp with stylized floral elements, sinew sewn and
contour beaded in shades of blue, pink, white-heart red and white beads, rawhide soles
Lengths: 10 inches each
Other
A PAIR OF NEZ PERCE BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS AND BEADED CLOTH LEGGINGS
c. 1910
the moccasins, of side seam construction, each decorated on the vamp with stylized floral elements, stitched in various shades of opaque and translucent beads; the leggings, composed of red wool trade cloth, each with similar floral elements encircling the bottom, selvedge edge at top
Heights: 14 ½ inches each
c. 1910
the moccasins, of side seam construction, each decorated on the vamp with stylized floral elements, stitched in various shades of opaque and translucent beads; the leggings, composed of red wool trade cloth, each with similar floral elements encircling the bottom, selvedge edge at top
Heights: 14 ½ inches each
A FLATHEAD BEADED CLOTH HEADSTALL
c. 1915
composed of narrow panels of lattice beadwork, stitched in white-heart red, white and blue glass seed beads, the upper panels accented with green glass tubular beads, backed with woven cotton cloth and muslin, the iron bit with old tag attached, inscribed, Bridle, Flathead, Montana
Length: 46 ½ inches
c. 1915
composed of narrow panels of lattice beadwork, stitched in white-heart red, white and blue glass seed beads, the upper panels accented with green glass tubular beads, backed with woven cotton cloth and muslin, the iron bit with old tag attached, inscribed, Bridle, Flathead, Montana
Length: 46 ½ inches
AN ATHABASKAN BEADED HIDE AND CLOTH RIFLE SCABBARD
c. 1910
overlaid with narrow panels of red wool trade cloth, red silk, and black velvet, embellished with zigzag and stylized floral motifs in various shades of glass seed beads, overflap with button closure
Length: 55 inches
c. 1910
overlaid with narrow panels of red wool trade cloth, red silk, and black velvet, embellished with zigzag and stylized floral motifs in various shades of glass seed beads, overflap with button closure
Length: 55 inches
Paintings
A RED RIVER METIS BEADED HIDE PAD SADDLE
c. 1850
stitched with sinew in various shades of opaque and translucent glass seed beads, each corner decorated with stylized floral/foliate elements, trimmed with narrow panels of hide fringe and faceted blue basket beads, each flanked by pairs of elongated tabs constructed of red wool trade cloth and navy blue silk
Provenance:
Gifted to Father Pierre-Jean De Smet in 1859 and through the family by descent.
Christie's East, Fine American Indian Art, May 17, 2000, lot 103
Property from a Distinguished Private Collection
Exhibited:
Sacred Encounters: Father De Smet and the Indians of the Rocky Mountain West, Washington State University, 1993
Illustrated:
Peterson, Jacqueline, Sacred Encounters: Father De Smet and the Indians of the Rocky Mountain West, U. of Oklahoma Press, 1993, p. 128.
Length: 24 ½ inches
c. 1850
stitched with sinew in various shades of opaque and translucent glass seed beads, each corner decorated with stylized floral/foliate elements, trimmed with narrow panels of hide fringe and faceted blue basket beads, each flanked by pairs of elongated tabs constructed of red wool trade cloth and navy blue silk
Provenance:
Gifted to Father Pierre-Jean De Smet in 1859 and through the family by descent.
Christie's East, Fine American Indian Art, May 17, 2000, lot 103
Property from a Distinguished Private Collection
Exhibited:
Sacred Encounters: Father De Smet and the Indians of the Rocky Mountain West, Washington State University, 1993
Illustrated:
Peterson, Jacqueline, Sacred Encounters: Father De Smet and the Indians of the Rocky Mountain West, U. of Oklahoma Press, 1993, p. 128.
Length: 24 ½ inches
A GREAT LAKES TOMAHAWK
c. 1820
composed of a wood haft, of slightly expanding circular section, surmounted by a hand-wrought iron spontoon blade, with faint maker's mark
Length: 17 inches
c. 1820
composed of a wood haft, of slightly expanding circular section, surmounted by a hand-wrought iron spontoon blade, with faint maker's mark
Length: 17 inches
Other
A CHIPPEWA BEADED CLOTH MODEL CRADLEBOARD
c. 1900
composed of a pine board, inset with a bent ash wood face guard, the body decorated with floral motifs in various shades of glass seed beads stitched against a velvet ground, with old tag inscribed, Dear Frank and all, This is a sample of baby Indian, which they carry their babies in, Very rare to find a miniature one, It's a prize, Dad, God bless you all.
Length: 11 ½ inches
c. 1900
composed of a pine board, inset with a bent ash wood face guard, the body decorated with floral motifs in various shades of glass seed beads stitched against a velvet ground, with old tag inscribed, Dear Frank and all, This is a sample of baby Indian, which they carry their babies in, Very rare to find a miniature one, It's a prize, Dad, God bless you all.
Length: 11 ½ inches
American Indian Art
A GREAT LAKES PIPE TOMAHAWK
c. 1770
composed of an ash wood haft, of slightly expanding oval section, surmounted by a hand-forged iron head
Length: 20 ¼ inches
c. 1770
composed of an ash wood haft, of slightly expanding oval section, surmounted by a hand-forged iron head
Length: 20 ¼ inches
Other
AN OJIBWE BEADED CLOTH BANDOLIER BAG
c. 1890
the broad shoulder strap and pocketed pouch with scrolling floral designs in numerous shades of opaque and translucent beads, trimmed with basket beads and wool yarn tassels along the bottom
Length: 44 ½ inches
c. 1890
the broad shoulder strap and pocketed pouch with scrolling floral designs in numerous shades of opaque and translucent beads, trimmed with basket beads and wool yarn tassels along the bottom
Length: 44 ½ inches
AN OJIBWE LOOM-BEADED BANDOLIER BAG
c. 1870
composed of blue wool trade cloth, the broad shoulder strap and pocketed pouch overlaid with loom-woven geometric designs in numerous shades of glass seed beads, trimmed with loom-woven tab pendants terminating in wool tassels at the neck and along the bottom
Length: 37 ½ inches
c. 1870
composed of blue wool trade cloth, the broad shoulder strap and pocketed pouch overlaid with loom-woven geometric designs in numerous shades of glass seed beads, trimmed with loom-woven tab pendants terminating in wool tassels at the neck and along the bottom
Length: 37 ½ inches
Paintings
A UNIQUE NORTHERN OJIBWE MAN'S QUILLED HIDE COAT
c. 1825
in the style of a European frock coat, decorated on the sleeves with horizontal bands painted in red and black pigments, and overlaid on the shoulders with panels of geometric motifs, loom-woven in natural, blue, and red-dyed porcupine quills, trimmed with quill-wrapped fringe, the chest and back each with a pair of rosettes featuring concentric circular bands in similar quill colors, trimmed with hide thongs, finely embroidered quilled details on the neck, back and fringed hem
Provenance:
Sotheby's, Fine American Indian Art, May 26, 1999, lot 562
Property from a Distinguished Private Collection
Length: 37 inches
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c. 1825
in the style of a European frock coat, decorated on the sleeves with horizontal bands painted in red and black pigments, and overlaid on the shoulders with panels of geometric motifs, loom-woven in natural, blue, and red-dyed porcupine quills, trimmed with quill-wrapped fringe, the chest and back each with a pair of rosettes featuring concentric circular bands in similar quill colors, trimmed with hide thongs, finely embroidered quilled details on the neck, back and fringed hem
Provenance:
Sotheby's, Fine American Indian Art, May 26, 1999, lot 562
Property from a Distinguished Private Collection
Length: 37 inches
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Other
A CANADIAN TRADE SILVER CROSS
Robert Cruikcshank
c. 1785
tied to a string of red glass beads, the double barreled "Lorraine" cross with scalloped terminals, zigzag engraving and maker's mark, RC
Provenance:
Property from a Distinguished Private Collection
Length: 5 ¾ inches, excluding beads
Robert Cruikcshank
c. 1785
tied to a string of red glass beads, the double barreled "Lorraine" cross with scalloped terminals, zigzag engraving and maker's mark, RC
Provenance:
Property from a Distinguished Private Collection
Length: 5 ¾ inches, excluding beads
American Indian Art
A CHITIMACHA POLYCHROME LIDDED BASKET
c. 1970
of doubleweave construction, twill-plaited with red and black split river cane, the exterior decorated with diagonal bands of alternating color, overlaid by rows of small square motifs and linear bands, the fitted lid with similar decoration
Height: 6 ¼ inches
c. 1970
of doubleweave construction, twill-plaited with red and black split river cane, the exterior decorated with diagonal bands of alternating color, overlaid by rows of small square motifs and linear bands, the fitted lid with similar decoration
Height: 6 ¼ inches
AN ESKIMO ETCHED IVORY PIPE
c. 1900
carved with small scallops along the top and bottom edges, decorated overall with fine nucleated circles, (bowl missing)
Length: 7 ½ inches
c. 1900
carved with small scallops along the top and bottom edges, decorated overall with fine nucleated circles, (bowl missing)
Length: 7 ½ inches
A GREENLAND ESKIMO MODEL KAYAK
c. 1900
composed of a wood frame covered in seal skin, ornamented with miscellaneous wood and bone implements, and enclosing a wooden doll wearing a muslin parka
Length: 18 inches
c. 1900
composed of a wood frame covered in seal skin, ornamented with miscellaneous wood and bone implements, and enclosing a wooden doll wearing a muslin parka
Length: 18 inches
A GREENLAND ESKIMO MODEL KAYAK
c. 1900
composed of a narrow wood frame covered in seal skin, with wood and bone implements, and enclosing a wooden doll wearing a seal skin parka
Length: 17 ½ inches
c. 1900
composed of a narrow wood frame covered in seal skin, with wood and bone implements, and enclosing a wooden doll wearing a seal skin parka
Length: 17 ½ inches
Session 2
Other
A TULAROSA BLACK-ON-WHITE DIPPER
c. 900 - 1150 A. D.
with scrolling motifs on the interior of the bowl, serrated design on the handle
Length: 9 ¼ inches
c. 900 - 1150 A. D.
with scrolling motifs on the interior of the bowl, serrated design on the handle
Length: 9 ¼ inches
A CASAS GRANDE POLYCHROME JAR
c. 1100 - 1300 A. D.
painted in red and black over a tan slip, with a frieze of geometric motifs circumscribing the body
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 4 inches
c. 1100 - 1300 A. D.
painted in red and black over a tan slip, with a frieze of geometric motifs circumscribing the body
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 4 inches
American Indian Art
A ZUNI BLACK-ON-WHITE CEREMONIAL DISH
c. 1930
each of the terraced panels painted on the exterior with a tadpole, three dragonflies on the strap handle
Diameter: 6 inches
c. 1930
each of the terraced panels painted on the exterior with a tadpole, three dragonflies on the strap handle
Diameter: 6 inches
TWO SANTO DOMINGO POLYCHROME POTTERY VESSELS
c. 1940
each painted in orange and black against a cream slip, one painted on the exterior with a band of geometric motifs beneath the rim; the other, with floral and foliate elements on the exterior and a series of dots along the interior rim
Diameters: 7 ¼ inches and 10 inches
c. 1940
each painted in orange and black against a cream slip, one painted on the exterior with a band of geometric motifs beneath the rim; the other, with floral and foliate elements on the exterior and a series of dots along the interior rim
Diameters: 7 ¼ inches and 10 inches
Other
AN ACOMA POLYCHROME JAR
c. 1970
painted in deep red and black over a white slip, with a frieze of solid and hatched motifs encircling the body
Diameter: 8 ½ inches
c. 1970
painted in deep red and black over a white slip, with a frieze of solid and hatched motifs encircling the body
Diameter: 8 ½ inches
TWO ACOMA POTTERY VESSELS
c. 1940
including a jar and an effigy vessel, each painted with typical motifs in orange and black over a white slip
Diameters: 5 ½ and 6 inches
c. 1940
including a jar and an effigy vessel, each painted with typical motifs in orange and black over a white slip
Diameters: 5 ½ and 6 inches
American Indian Art
AN ACOMA POLYCHROME JAR
c. 1940
painted in black against a chalky white slip, with a frieze of geometric motifs circumscribing the body, orange underbody
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 9 inches
c. 1940
painted in black against a chalky white slip, with a frieze of geometric motifs circumscribing the body, orange underbody
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 9 inches
Other
A ZIA POLYCHROME CANTEEN
c. 1940
the front painted in deep red and black over a cream slip, with pairs of feather and stepped elements centering a long-necked bird
Height: 5 ¼ inches
c. 1940
the front painted in deep red and black over a cream slip, with pairs of feather and stepped elements centering a long-necked bird
Height: 5 ¼ inches
FIVE HOPI BOWLS
c. 1945
three painted in black with geometric designs encircling the body, one signed, Orlinda Shupla, and two painted in red and black with bird imagery, one signed, J.S. Carl.
Diameters: ranging from 3 ¾ to 5 ¼ inches
c. 1945
three painted in black with geometric designs encircling the body, one signed, Orlinda Shupla, and two painted in red and black with bird imagery, one signed, J.S. Carl.
Diameters: ranging from 3 ¾ to 5 ¼ inches
A SAN ILDEFONSO BLACKWARE JAR
Tahn-Moo-Whe (Barbara Gonzales)
c. 1979
with sienna rim, finely etched with an intricate spider's web and two spiders, one with its body centering the opening and its eyes inset with turquoise, signed on the base, Tahn-Moo-Whe, 6/79
Diameter: 2 ½ inches
Tahn-Moo-Whe (Barbara Gonzales)
c. 1979
with sienna rim, finely etched with an intricate spider's web and two spiders, one with its body centering the opening and its eyes inset with turquoise, signed on the base, Tahn-Moo-Whe, 6/79
Diameter: 2 ½ inches
A SAN ILDEFONSO BLACKWARE JAR
Dora Tse-Pe
c. 1980
with a circular medallion centering a sienna fish, its body inset with a turquoise stone, and a band at the mid-section enclosing an avanyu with a turquoise eye, signed on the base, TP
Diameter: 3 ¼ inches
Dora Tse-Pe
c. 1980
with a circular medallion centering a sienna fish, its body inset with a turquoise stone, and a band at the mid-section enclosing an avanyu with a turquoise eye, signed on the base, TP
Diameter: 3 ¼ inches
A SAN ILDEFONSO BLACKWARE JAR
Maria and Santana Martinez
c. 1950
painted in matte over a polished slip, with a ring of geometric motifs about the neck, signed on the base, Marie + Santana
Diameter: 3 ½ inches
Maria and Santana Martinez
c. 1950
painted in matte over a polished slip, with a ring of geometric motifs about the neck, signed on the base, Marie + Santana
Diameter: 3 ½ inches
American Indian Art
A SAN ILDEFONSO CARVED BLACKWARE JAR
Rosalie Aguilar
c. 1940
with a series of four stepped elements encircling beneath the tall neck, signed on the base, Rosalie
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 5 inches
Rosalie Aguilar
c. 1940
with a series of four stepped elements encircling beneath the tall neck, signed on the base, Rosalie
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 5 inches
A SAN ILDEFONSO BLACKWARE PLATE
c. 1950
painted in matte over a highly polished slip, with a series of 38 projections encircling beneath the rim
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 9 ¼ inches
c. 1950
painted in matte over a highly polished slip, with a series of 38 projections encircling beneath the rim
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 9 ¼ inches
Other
A SAN ILDEFONSO BLACKWARE JAR
Maria and Julian Martinez
c. 1935
painted in matte over a polished slip, with a band of geometric motifs encircling the above the shoulder, signed on the base, Marie and Julian
Diameter: 5 inches
Maria and Julian Martinez
c. 1935
painted in matte over a polished slip, with a band of geometric motifs encircling the above the shoulder, signed on the base, Marie and Julian
Diameter: 5 inches
American Indian Art
A SAN ILDEFONSO BLACKWARE JAR
Desideria Montoya Sanchez
c. 1930
painted in matte against a polished slip, with a frieze of cross-hatched avian motifs encircling above the shoulder, signed on the base, Desideria
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 6 ½ inches
Desideria Montoya Sanchez
c. 1930
painted in matte against a polished slip, with a frieze of cross-hatched avian motifs encircling above the shoulder, signed on the base, Desideria
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 6 ½ inches
Other
A SANTA CLARA CARVED BLACKWARE JAR
Toni Roller
c. 1977
painted in matte against a polished slip, with an avanyu circumscribing the body, signed on the base, Toni Roller, Santa Clara Pueblo, 9-77
Height: 3 ¾ inches
Toni Roller
c. 1977
painted in matte against a polished slip, with an avanyu circumscribing the body, signed on the base, Toni Roller, Santa Clara Pueblo, 9-77
Height: 3 ¾ inches
A NAVAJO SILVER AND TURQUOISE BOX
Suzie James
c. 1975
with repoussé design centering a bezel-set oval stone, stamped on the bottom, Suzie James, Sterling
Dimensions: 5 x 3 ¼ inches
Suzie James
c. 1975
with repoussé design centering a bezel-set oval stone, stamped on the bottom, Suzie James, Sterling
Dimensions: 5 x 3 ¼ inches
American Indian Art
A NAVAJO SILVER AND TURQUOISE BELT
c. 1965
composed of ten scalloped oval conchos, each with a perforated border, stylized ropework, and a slightly convex center with a small oval stone, the "butterfly" buckle with similar decoration
Lengths: 33 inches overall, conchos, 2 ¼ inches each
c. 1965
composed of ten scalloped oval conchos, each with a perforated border, stylized ropework, and a slightly convex center with a small oval stone, the "butterfly" buckle with similar decoration
Lengths: 33 inches overall, conchos, 2 ¼ inches each
A NAVAJO SILVER AND TURQUOISE CONCHO BELT
c. 1975
composed of five scalloped oval conchos, each a sand cast openwork rosette with twisted wire centering a large oval stone, alternating with "butterfly" slides of similar decoration, and terminating in a buckle similar to the conchos
Lengths: 53 inches overall; conchos, 3 ¾ inches each
c. 1975
composed of five scalloped oval conchos, each a sand cast openwork rosette with twisted wire centering a large oval stone, alternating with "butterfly" slides of similar decoration, and terminating in a buckle similar to the conchos
Lengths: 53 inches overall; conchos, 3 ¾ inches each
A NAVAJO SILVER AND TURQUOISE SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE
c. 1950
composed of a double strand of silver beads, interspersed with ten blossom pendants, each centering a smooth oval stone, the naja suspended below, with similar stones
Length: 15 ½ inches
c. 1950
composed of a double strand of silver beads, interspersed with ten blossom pendants, each centering a smooth oval stone, the naja suspended below, with similar stones
Length: 15 ½ inches
A NAVAJO SILVER AND TURQUOISE SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE
c. 1970
composed of a single strand of silver beads, interspersed with fourteen blossom pendants, a naja suspended below, with four turquoise stones
Length: 14 ½ inches
c. 1970
composed of a single strand of silver beads, interspersed with fourteen blossom pendants, a naja suspended below, with four turquoise stones
Length: 14 ½ inches
A HOPI POLYCHROME BUNDLE COILED PLAQUE
c. 1950
composed of natural and dyed yucca fiber, with a radiating geometric design
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 14 ½ inches
c. 1950
composed of natural and dyed yucca fiber, with a radiating geometric design
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 14 ½ inches
A PAIUTE TWINED SEED JAR
c. 1890
woven of typical materials, with a pair of lug handles attached to one side
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Length: 9 inches
c. 1890
woven of typical materials, with a pair of lug handles attached to one side
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Length: 9 inches
A PAPAGO COILED BASKET
c. 1930
woven of typical materials, with a fret design encircling the body
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 7 ¾ inches
c. 1930
woven of typical materials, with a fret design encircling the body
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 7 ¾ inches
Other
A NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TWINED BASKET
c. 1920
woven of bear grass and maidenhair fern, with a series of four diamonds embellished with quail top knots encircling the body
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 6 inches
c. 1920
woven of bear grass and maidenhair fern, with a series of four diamonds embellished with quail top knots encircling the body
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from the Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney, TX
Diameter: 6 inches
American Indian Art
AN ESKIMO COILED BASKET
c. 1900
woven of typical materials, decorated with chevron motifs encircling the body, the fitted lid with similar decoration and knob handle
Height: 5 ½ inches
c. 1900
woven of typical materials, decorated with chevron motifs encircling the body, the fitted lid with similar decoration and knob handle
Height: 5 ½ inches
A NAVAJO DOUBLE SADDLE BLANKET
c. 1950
woven of native handspun wool, with natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, tan and gray, with banded design and serrations on the corners
Dimensions: 55 ½ x 33 ¼ inches
c. 1950
woven of native handspun wool, with natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, tan and gray, with banded design and serrations on the corners
Dimensions: 55 ½ x 33 ¼ inches
Other
THREE SOUTHWEST WEAVINGS
c. 1930
including a Gallup throw, a saddle blanket, and a banded weaving
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: ranging from 40 x 21 to 63 x 39 ½ inches
c. 1930
including a Gallup throw, a saddle blanket, and a banded weaving
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: ranging from 40 x 21 to 63 x 39 ½ inches
AN APACHE CHILD'S BEADED CLOTH DOUBLE SADDLE BAG
c. 1900
composed of narrow zigzag panels of red and black cotton cloth stitched to muslin, embellished with blue ink dots, the cotton fringe trimmed with metal cones
Length: 43 inches
c. 1900
composed of narrow zigzag panels of red and black cotton cloth stitched to muslin, embellished with blue ink dots, the cotton fringe trimmed with metal cones
Length: 43 inches
American Indian Art
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE POUCH
c. 1910
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in classic bead colors, the front decorated with geometric elements, short hide fringe on three sides
Length: 6 inches, excluding fringe
c. 1910
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in classic bead colors, the front decorated with geometric elements, short hide fringe on three sides
Length: 6 inches, excluding fringe
A NORTHERN PLAINS BEADED HIDE BELT POUCH
c. 1900
stitched in various shades of opaque and translucent glass seed beads, the overflap with a column of ellipses, pinked edges and hide ties
Length: 7 inches, excluding attachments
c. 1900
stitched in various shades of opaque and translucent glass seed beads, the overflap with a column of ellipses, pinked edges and hide ties
Length: 7 inches, excluding attachments
Other
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE KNIFE SHEATH
c. 1915
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in shades of blue, green, and red beads against a white beaded ground, with a column of small rectangles, flanked on either side by cross motifs, forked elements at top, the hide drops embellished with metal cones inserted with red-dyed horsehair
Length: 11 ½ inches overall
c. 1915
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in shades of blue, green, and red beads against a white beaded ground, with a column of small rectangles, flanked on either side by cross motifs, forked elements at top, the hide drops embellished with metal cones inserted with red-dyed horsehair
Length: 11 ½ inches overall
A PAIR OF SIOUX BEADED HIDE LEGGING STRIPS
c. 1910
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, each with a series of five concentric triangles, alternating with pairs of small I-shaped motifs, a row of small crosses on either end
Lengths: 28 ¼ inches each
c. 1910
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, each with a series of five concentric triangles, alternating with pairs of small I-shaped motifs, a row of small crosses on either end
Lengths: 28 ¼ inches each
TWO PLAINS BEADED HIDE AWL CASES
c. 1880
each decorated with coiled beadwork in shades of blue and green glass seed beads, embellished with metal cones, one inserted with red wool trade cloth, and the other with horsehair
Lengths: 13 ¾ inches each
c. 1880
each decorated with coiled beadwork in shades of blue and green glass seed beads, embellished with metal cones, one inserted with red wool trade cloth, and the other with horsehair
Lengths: 13 ¾ inches each
A SIOUX STONEHEAD WAR CLUB
c. 1920
the wood haft coil-beaded in panels of blue, green and yellow glass seed beads, surmounted by a biconical stone head
Length: 18 inches
c. 1920
the wood haft coil-beaded in panels of blue, green and yellow glass seed beads, surmounted by a biconical stone head
Length: 18 inches
American Indian Art
A PAIR OF CHEYENNE CHILD'S BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1900
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, each decorated with a buffalo track on the vamp, and with geometric motifs encircling the foot, rawhide soles
Lengths: 5 ¼ inches
c. 1900
sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, each decorated with a buffalo track on the vamp, and with geometric motifs encircling the foot, rawhide soles
Lengths: 5 ¼ inches
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE UMBILICAL FETISH
c. 1945
in the form of a turtle, sinew sewn and lane stitched in red and white glass seed beads, with a parallelogram on its back, the underside inscribed, R. Velich, Oct. 3, 1948
Provenance:
Ex-collection: Ralph W. Velich, Omaha, NE
Sotheby's, Fine American Indian Art, May 26, 1999, lot 235
Length:4 ¾ inches
c. 1945
in the form of a turtle, sinew sewn and lane stitched in red and white glass seed beads, with a parallelogram on its back, the underside inscribed, R. Velich, Oct. 3, 1948
Provenance:
Ex-collection: Ralph W. Velich, Omaha, NE
Sotheby's, Fine American Indian Art, May 26, 1999, lot 235
Length:4 ¾ inches
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE UMBILICAL FETISH
c. 1900
in the form of a lizard, its body with an overall geometric pattern, stitched with sinew in shades of blue and green glass seed beads
Length:4 ½ inches
c. 1900
in the form of a lizard, its body with an overall geometric pattern, stitched with sinew in shades of blue and green glass seed beads
Length:4 ½ inches
Other
A PAIR OF EASTERN SIOUX QUILLED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1850
decorated with natural and dyed porcupine quills, each vamp with a diamond element, embellished with stylized foliate elements at each terminal, rawhide soles
Lengths: 10 ¾ inches
c. 1850
decorated with natural and dyed porcupine quills, each vamp with a diamond element, embellished with stylized foliate elements at each terminal, rawhide soles
Lengths: 10 ¾ inches
American Indian Art
A SIOUX CATLINITE PIPE BOWL
c. 1910
in the Micmac-style, drilled with three holes along the bottom and grooved at top
Provenance:
Ex-collection: Andy Warhol, New York, NY
Sotheby's, American Indian Art, April 28, 1988, lot 2526
Height: 3 ½ inches
c. 1910
in the Micmac-style, drilled with three holes along the bottom and grooved at top
Provenance:
Ex-collection: Andy Warhol, New York, NY
Sotheby's, American Indian Art, April 28, 1988, lot 2526
Height: 3 ½ inches
A SIOUX ETCHED CATLINITE KNIFE
c. 1900
with various design motifs finely etched on the blade, and carved whale effigy handle
Length: 11 ¼ inches
c. 1900
with various design motifs finely etched on the blade, and carved whale effigy handle
Length: 11 ¼ inches
A PLATEAU BEADED HIDE FLAT BAG
c. 1920
contour beaded in numerous shades of glass seed beads, with a native woman in profile, hide handles and fringe
Length: 12 ½ inches
c. 1920
contour beaded in numerous shades of glass seed beads, with a native woman in profile, hide handles and fringe
Length: 12 ½ inches
A PLATEAU BEADED HIDE FLAT BAG
c. 1940
contour beaded in various shades of glass seed beads, depicting a man on horseback, shooting arrows at an animal
Length: 12 ½ inches
c. 1940
contour beaded in various shades of glass seed beads, depicting a man on horseback, shooting arrows at an animal
Length: 12 ½ inches
Other
TWO GREAT LAKES LOOM-BEADED ITEMS
c. 1900
including a garter with geometric motifs and a sash with small foliate elements
Lengths: 21 and 46 inches overall
c. 1900
including a garter with geometric motifs and a sash with small foliate elements
Lengths: 21 and 46 inches overall
A ZIA POLYCHROME JAR
c.
painted in deep red and black over a cream slip, each side with an arched band enclosing an elongated road runner, orange underbody
Diameter: 7 ½ inches
c.
painted in deep red and black over a cream slip, each side with an arched band enclosing an elongated road runner, orange underbody
Diameter: 7 ½ inches
American Indian Art
A ZIA POLYCHROME JAR
Sofia and Lois Medina
c. 1985
painted in tan, orange, and black, decorated on the body with birds of alternating design, and with a "collar" of geometric and foliate elements, signed near the base, Sofia + Lois Medina, Zia
Diameter: 9 ½ inches
Sofia and Lois Medina
c. 1985
painted in tan, orange, and black, decorated on the body with birds of alternating design, and with a "collar" of geometric and foliate elements, signed near the base, Sofia + Lois Medina, Zia
Diameter: 9 ½ inches
Other
A ZIA POLYCHROME LIDDED JAR
Elizabeth Medina
c. 1985
painted in tan, orange and black over a cream slip, with a frieze of stylized feather and scrolling elements circumscribing the body, a chain of linear motifs on the shoulder, and birds of alternating design about the neck, the flat, fitted lid surmounted by a turtle effigy, signed near the base, Elizabeth Medina, Zia
Height: 13 inches
Elizabeth Medina
c. 1985
painted in tan, orange and black over a cream slip, with a frieze of stylized feather and scrolling elements circumscribing the body, a chain of linear motifs on the shoulder, and birds of alternating design about the neck, the flat, fitted lid surmounted by a turtle effigy, signed near the base, Elizabeth Medina, Zia
Height: 13 inches
A ZIA POLYCHROME LIDDED JAR
Elizabeth Medina
c. 1985
painted in tan, orange and black over a cream slip, each side with an arched band enclosing a bird, surrounded by stylized feather elements, with flat, fitted lid surmounted by a turtle effigy, signed near the base, Elizabeth Medina, Zia
Height: 10 inches
Elizabeth Medina
c. 1985
painted in tan, orange and black over a cream slip, each side with an arched band enclosing a bird, surrounded by stylized feather elements, with flat, fitted lid surmounted by a turtle effigy, signed near the base, Elizabeth Medina, Zia
Height: 10 inches
American Indian Art
A ZIA POLYCHROME LIDDED JAR
Elizabeth Medina
c. 1985
painted in tan, orange and black over a cream slip, with an undulating band circumscribing the body, birds of alternating design above and below, and a flat, fitted lid surmounted by a turtle effigy, signed near the base, Elizabeth Medina, Zia
Height: 10 ½ inches
Elizabeth Medina
c. 1985
painted in tan, orange and black over a cream slip, with an undulating band circumscribing the body, birds of alternating design above and below, and a flat, fitted lid surmounted by a turtle effigy, signed near the base, Elizabeth Medina, Zia
Height: 10 ½ inches
Other
A HOPI BUFFWARE SEED JAR
Iris Youvella Nampeyo
c. 1975
decorated with an applied corn motif, signed on the base, Iris Y. Nampeyo
Diameter: 5 ½ inches
Iris Youvella Nampeyo
c. 1975
decorated with an applied corn motif, signed on the base, Iris Y. Nampeyo
Diameter: 5 ½ inches
A JEMEZ REDWARE JAR
Carol Vigil
c. 1980
with a highly polished slip and finely incised medallion enclosing a butterfly and three flowers against a natural buff ground, signed on the base, Carol Vigil, Jemez
Diameter: 4 inches
Carol Vigil
c. 1980
with a highly polished slip and finely incised medallion enclosing a butterfly and three flowers against a natural buff ground, signed on the base, Carol Vigil, Jemez
Diameter: 4 inches
A SAN ILDEFONSO BLACKWARE LIDDED JAR
Carmelita Dunlap
c. 1970
painted in matte against a highly polished slip, with a series of four panels of geometric motifs encircling the body, and a chain of triangular motifs on the neck, the fitted lid with tall knob handle, signed on the base, Carmelita Dunlap
Height: 5 inches
Carmelita Dunlap
c. 1970
painted in matte against a highly polished slip, with a series of four panels of geometric motifs encircling the body, and a chain of triangular motifs on the neck, the fitted lid with tall knob handle, signed on the base, Carmelita Dunlap
Height: 5 inches
THREE SAN ILDEFONSO BLACKWARE ITEMS
c. 1950 - 1980
including a jar with an avanyu circumscribing the body; a jar with a ring of feather motifs above the shoulder, signed Marie + Santana; and a plate with a spread-winged bird, signed Marie + Santana
Diameters: ranging from 4 to 6 inches
c. 1950 - 1980
including a jar with an avanyu circumscribing the body; a jar with a ring of feather motifs above the shoulder, signed Marie + Santana; and a plate with a spread-winged bird, signed Marie + Santana
Diameters: ranging from 4 to 6 inches
American Indian Art
A NAVAJO SILVER BELT
c. 1965
composed of eight scalloped oval conchos, each with stamped and perforated border, stylized ropework, and a slightly convex center, pierced with a diamond slot for suspension, the rectangular buckle with repousse horns, stamped RA
Lengths: 40 inches overall; conchos, 3 ¾ inches each
c. 1965
composed of eight scalloped oval conchos, each with stamped and perforated border, stylized ropework, and a slightly convex center, pierced with a diamond slot for suspension, the rectangular buckle with repousse horns, stamped RA
Lengths: 40 inches overall; conchos, 3 ¾ inches each
Other
A NAVAJO SILVER AND TURQUOISE BELT
c. 1915
the buckle, with a square opening, decorated with flaring repoussé horns, and inset with four oval stones, stamped details, attached to a plaited commercial leather belt
Lengths: 38 inches overall; buckle, 4 inches
c. 1915
the buckle, with a square opening, decorated with flaring repoussé horns, and inset with four oval stones, stamped details, attached to a plaited commercial leather belt
Lengths: 38 inches overall; buckle, 4 inches
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
c. 1950
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, turquoise, and gold, with a concentric stepped diamond, enclosed within a solid border
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 47 x 41 ½ inches
c. 1950
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, turquoise, and gold, with a concentric stepped diamond, enclosed within a solid border
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 47 x 41 ½ inches
American Indian Art
A NAVAJO SINGLE SADDLE BLANKET
c. 1950
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, black, purple, rust and green, with a central Vallero star, flanked on either side by X motifs
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 29 ¼ x 27 inches
c. 1950
woven of native handspun wool in natural and aniline shades of ivory, brown, black, purple, rust and green, with a central Vallero star, flanked on either side by X motifs
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 29 ¼ x 27 inches
A NAVAJO REGIONAL RUG
c. 1930
woven of native handspun wool, in natural ivory and brown and aniline red against a carded ground, with serrated diamonds
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 54 x 34 ½ inches
c. 1930
woven of native handspun wool, in natural ivory and brown and aniline red against a carded ground, with serrated diamonds
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 54 x 34 ½ inches
A NAVAJO OPTICAL RUG
c. 1950
woven of native handspun wool in natural ivory, carded gray, and aniline yellow, with an overall pattern of "baby blocks"
Dimensions: 59 ½ x 35 inches
c. 1950
woven of native handspun wool in natural ivory, carded gray, and aniline yellow, with an overall pattern of "baby blocks"
Dimensions: 59 ½ x 35 inches
Other
A NAVAJO YEI RUG
c. 1950
woven of native handspun wool, in natural and aniline shades of brown, black, gray, orange, green, blue, and red against an ivory ground, with three skirted dancers, each holding fir sprigs, and with pendants suspended from their wrists and elbows, an attenuated guardian spirit forming the border on three sides
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 34 ½ x 26 ¾ inches
c. 1950
woven of native handspun wool, in natural and aniline shades of brown, black, gray, orange, green, blue, and red against an ivory ground, with three skirted dancers, each holding fir sprigs, and with pendants suspended from their wrists and elbows, an attenuated guardian spirit forming the border on three sides
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 34 ½ x 26 ¾ inches
A NAVAJO GERMANTOWN WEAVING
c. 1890
loosely woven of commercial wool in olive, yellow, blue, purple and red , with a central diamond enclosing a cross motif, against a banded ground
Dimensions: 35 x 21 inches
c. 1890
loosely woven of commercial wool in olive, yellow, blue, purple and red , with a central diamond enclosing a cross motif, against a banded ground
Dimensions: 35 x 21 inches
American Indian Art
TWO REGIONAL HISPANIC WEAVINGS
c. 1970
each with banded design, fringed ends
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 94 ¾ x 65 and 79 x 42 ¼ inches
c. 1970
each with banded design, fringed ends
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: 94 ¾ x 65 and 79 x 42 ¼ inches
Other
TWO CHIMAYO WEAVINGS AND TWO MEXICAN WEAVINGS
c. 1880 - 1940
of varying designs, one with pictorial elements
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: ranging from 55 x 26 ½ to 84 x 41 ¾ inches
c. 1880 - 1940
of varying designs, one with pictorial elements
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: ranging from 55 x 26 ½ to 84 x 41 ¾ inches
American Indian Art
NINE CHIMAYO WEAVINGS
c. 1940
each with banded design, four stitched back-to-back, forming two pillow covers
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: ranging from 19 ¼ x 19 ¾ to 81 ¼ x 51 ½ inches
c. 1940
each with banded design, four stitched back-to-back, forming two pillow covers
Provenance:
Deaccessioned from a Midwest Art Museum
Dimensions: ranging from 19 ¼ x 19 ¾ to 81 ¼ x 51 ½ inches
Other
THREE PLAINS BEADED HIDE POUCHES
c. 1900
two Sioux, one with a pair of American flags centering a turtle, stitched in various shades of glass seed beads; the other with checkered beadwork in similar bead colors; and one Apache, with a star shaped motif on each side and beaded fringe, in numerous shades of glass seed beads
Lengths: 5 ½ inches each, excluding fringe
c. 1900
two Sioux, one with a pair of American flags centering a turtle, stitched in various shades of glass seed beads; the other with checkered beadwork in similar bead colors; and one Apache, with a star shaped motif on each side and beaded fringe, in numerous shades of glass seed beads
Lengths: 5 ½ inches each, excluding fringe
A SIOUX WOMAN'S BREASTPLATE
c. 1930
composed of tubular bone "hairpipe" beads, strung vertically between strips of commercial leather, trimmed with large multicolored glass beads
Length: 34 ½ inches overall
c. 1930
composed of tubular bone "hairpipe" beads, strung vertically between strips of commercial leather, trimmed with large multicolored glass beads
Length: 34 ½ inches overall
A SIOUX CATLINITE PIPE BOWL
c. 1875
decorated with lead inlay
Length: 4 ¼ inches
c. 1875
decorated with lead inlay
Length: 4 ¼ inches
FOUR PAIRS OF PLAINS BEADED HIDE ARMBANDS AND CUFFS
c. 1900 - 1920
including arm bands, cuffs, moccasin cuffs (?), and garters
Lengths: ranging from 11 to 14 inches, excluding ties
c. 1900 - 1920
including arm bands, cuffs, moccasin cuffs (?), and garters
Lengths: ranging from 11 to 14 inches, excluding ties
THREE EASTERN SIOUX BEADED HIDE ITEMS
c. 1900
including a cornucopia-shaped pin cushion, composed of a horn, coiled with random beadwork; a pair of child's moccasins, each with floral designs on the vamp, against a random bead ground; and a three-sided drawstring pouch, with floral and foliate designs stitched against the hide ground
Lengths: the pin cushion, 6 ¾ inches; the moccasins, 5 inches each; and the pouch, 8 inches, excluding fringe and handle
c. 1900
including a cornucopia-shaped pin cushion, composed of a horn, coiled with random beadwork; a pair of child's moccasins, each with floral designs on the vamp, against a random bead ground; and a three-sided drawstring pouch, with floral and foliate designs stitched against the hide ground
Lengths: the pin cushion, 6 ¾ inches; the moccasins, 5 inches each; and the pouch, 8 inches, excluding fringe and handle
A PLATEAU TWINED CORNHUSK BAG
c. 1910
composed of natural and dyed fibers with remnants of red and black wool, one side with three columns of parallelograms, the other with five rows of diagonal bars, old tag attached, inscribed Yakima tripe (sic) in Washington State, carry all bag, bottom damaged
Length: 22 ½ inches
c. 1910
composed of natural and dyed fibers with remnants of red and black wool, one side with three columns of parallelograms, the other with five rows of diagonal bars, old tag attached, inscribed Yakima tripe (sic) in Washington State, carry all bag, bottom damaged
Length: 22 ½ inches
A PLATEAU WOMAN'S BEADED CLOTH DRESS
c. 1920
each side with a floral design stitched in various shades of glass seed beads against the black velvet ground, lace on each sleeve
Length: 44 inches
c. 1920
each side with a floral design stitched in various shades of glass seed beads against the black velvet ground, lace on each sleeve
Length: 44 inches
A PAIR OF PLATEAU BEADED HIDE GAUNTLETS
c. 1920
together with a pair of Athabascan beaded hide mittens trimmed with beaver fur, and a pair of Canadian fur mittens
Lengths: ranging from 14 to 15 inches
c. 1920
together with a pair of Athabascan beaded hide mittens trimmed with beaver fur, and a pair of Canadian fur mittens
Lengths: ranging from 14 to 15 inches
A PAIR OF KICKAPOO BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1900
of one piece, front seam construction, thread sewn in a brick-stitch technique, each decorated with small geometric designs in red, white and blue beads, the cuffs trimmed with green and black velvet
Provenance:
This lot was deaccessioned from a California museum.
Lengths: 9 ½ inches each
c. 1900
of one piece, front seam construction, thread sewn in a brick-stitch technique, each decorated with small geometric designs in red, white and blue beads, the cuffs trimmed with green and black velvet
Provenance:
This lot was deaccessioned from a California museum.
Lengths: 9 ½ inches each
NINE NORTHERN PLAINS, GREAT LAKES AND IROQUOIS ITEMS
c. 1880 - 1900
including three small pouches, a bandolier bag, a pair of moccasins, three wide straps and a loom-beaded sash
Lengths: ranging from 5 ½ to 60 inches
See illustration of eight.
c. 1880 - 1900
including three small pouches, a bandolier bag, a pair of moccasins, three wide straps and a loom-beaded sash
Lengths: ranging from 5 ½ to 60 inches
See illustration of eight.
A POTAWATOMI/MENOMENI LOOM-BEADED SASH
c. 1890
loom-woven with a repetitive pattern of circular floral motifs in various shades of opaque and translucent beads, each end with braided red wool yarn fringe
Length: 69 inches overall
c. 1890
loom-woven with a repetitive pattern of circular floral motifs in various shades of opaque and translucent beads, each end with braided red wool yarn fringe
Length: 69 inches overall
A PAIR OF CHIPPEWA BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS
c. 1890
each overlaid on the vamp and cuffs with a panel of black velvet, decorated with floral elements stitched in various shades of opaque and translucent glass seed beads
Lengths: 10 ½ inches
c. 1890
each overlaid on the vamp and cuffs with a panel of black velvet, decorated with floral elements stitched in various shades of opaque and translucent glass seed beads
Lengths: 10 ½ inches
AN EASTERN WOODLANDS BEADED CLOTH POUCH
c. 1890
each side decorated with stylized floral sprays, stitched in various shades of glass seed beads against a red trade wool ground
Length: 6 inches
c. 1890
each side decorated with stylized floral sprays, stitched in various shades of glass seed beads against a red trade wool ground
Length: 6 inches
American Indian Art
A GROUP OF IROQUOIS BEADED CLOTH WHIMSEYS
c. 1900
in various shapes and fabrics, most with raised beadwork in various shades of opaque and translucent beads, one with old tag attached, inscribed Beadwork, old, by the Indians on Gay Head, Martha's Vineyard, $1.00
Lengths: ranging from 3 ½ to 12 inches
c. 1900
in various shapes and fabrics, most with raised beadwork in various shades of opaque and translucent beads, one with old tag attached, inscribed Beadwork, old, by the Indians on Gay Head, Martha's Vineyard, $1.00
Lengths: ranging from 3 ½ to 12 inches
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