Art & Artifacts of the Americas

Tlingit / Haida Bone Smoking Pipe, Wolf Form, Nacre

Colima Redware Dog Effigy Vessel, Recumbent Pose

Huge Prehistoric Anasazi Pottery Vessel, TL'd

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Art & Artifacts of the Americas

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Featuring regional examples from ancient times through today. North America, Mexico, Central and South America, and many places in-between. All pieces offered are guaranteed to be as described. Convenient in-house shipping.

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1950s Portrait Taos Pueblo Native American CW Thwaites: Charles Winstanley Thwaites (born Thwaits, 1904-2002). Portrait of a Taos Pueblo Native American- oil on board, ca. 1950s. A striking portrait of a Taos Pueblo Native American by Charles Winstanley

0048A: 1950s Portrait Taos Pueblo Native American CW ThwaitesEst. $900-$1,800

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Tom Grice Painting, Native American on Horseback: Walter Thomas "Tom" Grice (American, 1943-2011). Oil on canvas, ca. 2000. A striking painting of a Native American on horseback by American artist Tom Grice. The brave holds a firearm in his left

0048B: Tom Grice Painting, Native American on HorsebackEst. $400-$600

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Susanne Nyberg Painting - Native Americans (1982): Susanne Nyberg (American, b. 1953). Oil on canvas, 1982. Signed and dated on lower right. A charming campfire scene painted by American artist Susanne Nyberg. The composition is delineated with

0048C: Susanne Nyberg Painting - Native Americans (1982)Est. $400-$600Lot Passed

Pre-Contact Hawaiian Octopus Lure Stone + Cowrie Shell: North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Pre- to Post-Contact era, ca. 16th to 19th century CE. A pair of stone and shell tools that once made up a fishing lure for capturing octopus. The volcanic brown

0049: Pre-Contact Hawaiian Octopus Lure Stone + Cowrie ShellEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

Pre-Contact Hawaiian Stone Octopus Sinker: North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Pre to Post Contact era, ca. 16th to 19th century CE. A stone carved into a fishing weight, the upper face presents a domed form with a flattened ridge along the

0050: Pre-Contact Hawaiian Stone Octopus SinkerEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

Pre-Contact Hawaiian Stone Fishing Weight + Ulu Maika: North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Pre-Contact Period, ca. 16th to 18th century CE. A pair of hand-pecked volcanic stones, shaped into thick, discoidal shapes - one used as a fishing sinker and the

0051: Pre-Contact Hawaiian Stone Fishing Weight + Ulu MaikaEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Sizeable 18th C. Hawaiian Stone Poi Pounder: North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. 18th century CE. A sizable and splendid poi pounder, hand-carved from basalt in mottled hues of ash grey and charcoal. The fine implement displays a flared handle to

0052: Sizeable 18th C. Hawaiian Stone Poi PounderEst. $1,800-$2,500Lot Passed

18th C. Pre-Contact Hawaiian Stone Adze Blade: North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Pre-Contact Period, ca. 18th century CE or earlier. A perfect example of a stone blade known as an adze (adz); a versatile tool of an elongated form made from a warm

0053: 18th C. Pre-Contact Hawaiian Stone Adze BladeEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

19th C. Hawaiian Footed Wood Goblet: North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. An elegant goblet of a squat form that is lathe-turned from a golden caramel-hued hardwood with mocha and espresso veining. The

0054: 19th C. Hawaiian Footed Wood GobletEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Signed Hawaiian Milo Wood Bowl - Chris Allen: Oceania, North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. mid-20th to early 21st century, signed by artist Chris Allen. A remarkable milo wood bowl hand-turned with a flat base and thick walls that curve slightly inward

0055: Signed Hawaiian Milo Wood Bowl - Chris AllenEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Signed Hawaiian Koa Wood Bowl - Dan DeLuz: South Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. late 20th to early 21st century CE, signed by artist Dan DeLuz (1934-2012) or his grandson, Shaun DeLuz. A beautiful bowl of a petite size, hand-carved from

0056: Signed Hawaiian Koa Wood Bowl - Dan DeLuzEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

1935 Hawaiian Koa Wood Bowl, Signed Pat Coito: North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. 1935 CE. Signed "Pat Coito / Honokaa, Hawaii / 2-05-35 / Koa" on base. A beautiful calabash bowl, skillfully hand-carved from the wood of the flowering Acacia Koa tree,

0056A: 1935 Hawaiian Koa Wood Bowl, Signed Pat CoitoEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

0057: 18th C. Pre-Contact Hawaiian Pumice Abrading ToolsEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Early 20th C. Collection of Books Hawaiian Culture: United States, Hawaiian Islands, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A collection of 5 books. "Fire Fountains: The Kingdom of Hawaii, Its Volcanoes, and the History of Its Missions; Volume I" by C. F.

0057B: Early 20th C. Collection of Books Hawaiian CultureEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

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1786 Book - Complete Voyages of Captain Cook: Northwestern Europe, England, London, ca. 1786 CE. A rare copy of the Complete Voyages of Captain Cook. This enormous tome is the most complete account of his first, second, third, and fourth - and

0057C: 1786 Book - Complete Voyages of Captain CookEst. $3,000-$6,000

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19th C. American Muzzle-Loading Percussion Rifle: **Originally Listed At $5500** North America, United States, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, ca. 1850s CE. A fine muzzle-loading percussion rifle by H.E. Leman, made of wood, steel, and nacre shell inlays

0058: 19th C. American Muzzle-Loading Percussion RifleEst. $4,000-$6,000

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19th C. American Missouri Half Stock .50 Caliber Rifle: North America, United States, Missouri, ca. 19th century CE. A wooden and steel half stock .50 caliber rifle that has been converted from flint lock to percussion. This rifle features an octagonal

0058A: 19th C. American Missouri Half Stock .50 Caliber RifleEst. $900-$1,800

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1907 "The Road" by Jack London, 1st Edition: North America, United States, New York, ca. 1907. BAL 11906; Sisson & Martens, p.38. A remarkable first edition of "The Road," written by Jack London (American, 1876 to 1916) and published by The

0058B: 1907 "The Road" by Jack London, 1st EditionEst. $400-$600

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1912 Jack London "A Son of the Sun" 1st Edition: North America, United States, New York, ca. 1912. BAL 11937; Sisson & Martens, p. 63. A wonderful first edition of "A Son of the Sun," written by Jack London (American, 1876 to 1916) and published by

0058C: 1912 Jack London "A Son of the Sun" 1st EditionEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

19th C. USA Silver Plated Pitcher Rogers Smith & Co.: North America, United States, Connecticut, New Haven, ca. 1862 to 1877 CE. A lovely and ornate silver-plated tin pitcher cast by the Rogers, Smith & Co. The underside of the concave base is stamped

0059: 19th C. USA Silver Plated Pitcher Rogers Smith & Co.Est. $300-$600Lot Passed

1900s American Wrought Iron & Glass Torchiere: North America, Southern United States, ca. early 1900s CE. This is a whimsical iron floor lamp with floral shaped glass shade inserts, that functions with electrical wiring and a flip switch! This

0059A: 1900s American Wrought Iron & Glass TorchiereEst. $1,500-$2,500Lot Passed

19th C. American Frontier Steel Knife Antler Handle: North America, Southwestern United States, ca. mid-19th century CE. This is a very handsome steel and deer antler knife with a massive broad blade. The blade has a single cutting edge that is still

0059C: 19th C. American Frontier Steel Knife Antler HandleEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

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19th C. Mexican Borderlands Steel Knife w/ Bone Handle: North America, Mexico, Borderlands region, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A unique and massive knife with a slightly curved steel blade and a bone (likely cow or deer) grip riveted to the tang.

0060: 19th C. Mexican Borderlands Steel Knife w/ Bone HandleEst. $600-$800

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19th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Handle Bird Head: **Originally Listed At $1200** Spanish Colonial Mexico or Spain, ca. 19th century CE. A fantastic wood and iron handle with a brass bird head pommel! The head is delightfully naturalistic - with

0060A: 19th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Handle Bird HeadEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

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