Native American Art

A fine and rare Diné (Navajo) Classic Period first phase chief's wearing blanket

A Mrs. Mary Sampson Yokuts polychrome friendship basket

A large Mary Weldon polychrome basketry bowl

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Los Angeles, CA, United States

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Native American Art

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A Northwest Coast carved and painted stool: A Northwest Coast carved and painted stoolOf carved and polychrome-painted wood, the rounded saddle seat in the form of a whale, the top of the seat carved with an eagle with wings outstretched,

0025: A Northwest Coast carved and painted stoolEst. $800-$1,200

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A Northwest Coast carved and painted stool: A Northwest Coast carved and painted stoolOf carved and polychrome painted wood, the top of the rounded saddle seat carved with an eagle with wings outstretched, the sides of the seat and the squared

0026: A Northwest Coast carved and painted stoolEst. $800-$1,200

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Three Plateau beaded items: two flat bags and pair of gauntlets: Three Plateau beaded itemsIncluding two flat bags, the largest with American flag and roses; the smaller with woodpecker on one side, geometric motifs on the other; and a pair of gauntlets with rose

0027: Three Plateau beaded items: two flat bags and pair of gauntletsEst. $1,200-$1,800

An Apsáalooke (Crow) woman's dress: An Apsaalooke (Crow) woman's dressOf navy blue wool, the bodice and hem sewn with rows of cowrie shells front and back, with applied ribbon accents about the lower hem, sleeves, and neckline, losses

0028: An Apsáalooke (Crow) woman's dressEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

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An Apsáalooke (Crow) beaded rifle scabbard: An Apsáalooke (Crow) beaded rifle scabbardOf hide construction and with typical tapering form, the front half of the barrel sleeve beaded in geometric bands, trimmed with indigo and red trade

0029: An Apsáalooke (Crow) beaded rifle scabbardEst. $8,000-$12,000

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An Apsáalooke (Crow) beaded saddle: An Apsáalooke (Crow) beaded saddleTypical A-frame form and wrapped in hide, the pommels with beaded edge banding and beaded drops, one with hourglass motif above and undecorated panel of red

0030: An Apsáalooke (Crow) beaded saddleEst. $5,000-$7,000

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A Plateau tacked knife sheath and knife: A Plateau tacked knife sheath and knifeConstructed of thick harness leather, decorated with rows of fine shoe nails or brads, a triangular design near the opening, with an antler-handled trade

0031: A Plateau tacked knife sheath and knifeEst. $700-$1,000

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A Shoshone beaded model cradle: A Shoshone beaded model cradleWith hide-covered backboard beaded about the perimeter, the partially beaded hood revealing a cloth doll's head, an undecorated boy's bib below the waist suspending a

0032: A Shoshone beaded model cradleEst. $800-$1,200

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An Apache beaded model cradle: An Apache beaded model cradleOf typical form, the hide-covered wood frame with cloth doll and partially beaded with dark blue and white diagonal designlength 15 1/4in width 7inFootnotes:ProvenanceA

0033: An Apache beaded model cradleEst. $500-$800

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A Plateau or Plains pictorial hide: A Plateau or Plains pictorial hideDecorated in ink and pigment wash with buffalo, rams, bear, deer, and other animals throughout the margins, the interior containing figural scenes derived from

0034: A Plateau or Plains pictorial hideEst. $2,000-$3,000

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A Plains inlaid pipe tomahawk: A Plains inlaid pipe tomahawkThe forged iron head inlaid with **CHECK METAL W/ JEWELRY** bands and dot accents, mounted on a lengthy wooden haft set with sawtooth pewter bands, a pewter mouthpiece at

0035: A Plains inlaid pipe tomahawkEst. $4,000-$6,000

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A Plains pipe tomahawk: A Plains pipe tomahawkPossibly Niitsitapi (Blackfeet), with forged iron head and gently tapering wood haft, an old paper label attached to the haft, in fragmentary condition, inscribed in ink: 'A

0036: A Plains pipe tomahawkEst. $2,500-$3,500

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A Niitsitapi (Blackfeet) beaded pipe bag: A Niitsitapi (Blackfeet) beaded pipe bagFinely beaded on one side with a terraced triangular design crowned with a cruciform and diamond motif, the other side a pair of diamonds with bowtie

0037: A Niitsitapi (Blackfeet) beaded pipe bagEst. $3,000-$5,000

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A Plains beaded possible bag: A Plains beaded possible bagThe central panel centering a diamond lozenge flanked by box motifs with triangular appendages, bands of box motifs down the sides and across the opening flap, tin cones

0038: A Plains beaded possible bagEst. $1,000-$1,500

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A Lakota (Sioux) buffalo hide bow case, quiver and bow: A Lakota (Sioux) buffalo hide bow case, quiver and bowEach sleeve and the strap constructed of buffalo hide, with finely beaded box motif cuffs with fringed ends, indigo stroud trade cloth trim along

0039: A Lakota (Sioux) buffalo hide bow case, quiver and bowEst. $12,000-$18,000

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A Lakota (Sioux) beaded knife sheath and knife: A Lakota (Sioux) beaded knife sheath and knifeThe case fully-beaded across the front with repeat triangle motifs, the back unadorned, tin cone tinkler accents across the middle, edges, and suspended

0040: A Lakota (Sioux) beaded knife sheath and knifeEst. $1,500-$2,500

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A Lakota (Sioux) beaded knife sheath and knife: A Lakota (Sioux) beaded knife sheath and knifeFully beaded on both sides, variant diamond columns in the upper half of each side of the sheath, the bottom with bowtie motifs or conforming concentric

0041: A Lakota (Sioux) beaded knife sheath and knifeEst. $1,800-$2,800

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A Plains tacked antler quirt: A Plains tacked antler quirtThe tapering antler haft with a single row of brass tacks near the partially braided thick leather lash, many tacks missing; with a buffalo hide wrist loop, worn and with

0042: A Plains tacked antler quirtEst. $1,500-$2,000

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A Lakota (Sioux) beaded knife sheath and knife: A Lakota (Sioux) beaded knife sheath and knifeBeaded on the face with an hourglass design above concentric bands conforming to the curve of the sheath and enclosing a duo of cruciform motifs,

0043: A Lakota (Sioux) beaded knife sheath and knifeEst. $1,800-$2,800

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A Lakota (Sioux) beaded knife sheath and knife: A Lakota (Sioux) beaded knife sheath and knifeThe thick case constructed of buffalo hide, one side decorated with a five-box design on the upper half, concentric bands framing triangle motifs below,

0044: A Lakota (Sioux) beaded knife sheath and knifeEst. $1,800-$2,800

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A Sauk and Meskwaki (Sac and Fox) wooden effigy bowl: A Sauk and Meskwaki (Sac and Fox) wooden effigy bowlFashioned from burlwood, of circular shape with a stepped raised element at the rim, likely representing a stylized animal head, two areas of loss

0045: A Sauk and Meskwaki (Sac and Fox) wooden effigy bowlEst. $700-$1,000

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A Great Lakes or Plains pipe tomahawk: A Great Lakes or Plains pipe tomahawkWith heavy trade head, the haft with burnt file finish and rows of brass tacks at either end.length 19 1/4inFootnotes:ProvenanceA Private Collection, Connecticut

0046: A Great Lakes or Plains pipe tomahawkEst. $2,500-$3,500

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A Great Lakes or Plains club: A Great Lakes or Plains clubFashioned in the manner of a gunstock club, with lengthy forged blade, a row of carpet tacks along either side of the upper ridge, further decorating the scalloped spine,

0047: A Great Lakes or Plains clubEst. $2,500-$3,500

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A Great Lakes beaded bandolier bag: A Great Lakes beaded bandolier bagThe rectangular pocket and wide strap worked with vining foliate motifs.length approximately 40in; width approximately 14 3/4inFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a

0048: A Great Lakes beaded bandolier bagEst. $800-$1,200

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