Native American Art 2025-12-09 Auction - 218 Price Results - Bonhams in CA
A Northwest Coast figural implementA fine Northwest Coast raven rattleA Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl) Dzunuk'wa mask
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Three Gerry Dudoward masks: Gerry Dudoward(Tsimshian, 1950-1998), three works, including two portrait masks, each inscribed 'Ice: Son of North Wind' and dated 1996, carved and painted wood with inlaid details, titled and signed
0001: Three Gerry Dudoward masksEst. $1,500-$2,500Lot Passed
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A Calvin Hunt mask, Kwa-Gulth Kolus, 1982: Calvin HuntKwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl), (b. 1957), 'Kwa-Gulth Kolus,' 1982, carved and painted cedar, transformation mask depicting a young thunderbird on the exterior and a humanoid face on the
0002: A Calvin Hunt mask, Kwa-Gulth Kolus, 1982Est. $2,000-$4,000
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A Tony Hunt, Jr. mask, 'Kwagiulth Salmon,' 1985: Tony Hunt, Jr.Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl), (1961-2017), 'Kwagiulth Salmon,' 1985, a carved cedar and partially painted mask, designed in two parts with a salmon surmounting a humanoid face, titled,
0003: A Tony Hunt, Jr. mask, 'Kwagiulth Salmon,' 1985Est. $1,200-$1,800
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A Tony Hunt, Jr. 'Bella Coola Moon' mask, 1989: Tony Hunt, Jr.Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl), (1961-2017), 'Bella Coola Moon' mask, 1989, carved and polychrome-painted cedar, titled, dated and signed verso: Tony Hunt Jr.height 12 3/4in, width 11
0005: A Tony Hunt, Jr. 'Bella Coola Moon' mask, 1989Est. $1,000-$1,500
An Art Thompson mask, 1974: Art ThompsonNootka (Nuu-chah-nulth), (1948-2003), untitled, 1974, a carved and partially painted mask with applied horsehair, signed with artist's cypher and dated verso, inscribed in pencil: Carved
0007: An Art Thompson mask, 1974Est. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
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Three modern Northwest Coast masks: Three modern Northwest Coast masksIncluding a Sun mask by Joe Peters, Jr. (Kwakiutl [Kwakwaka'wakw], 1959-1994) with copper accents, signed and dated verso: Joe Peters, Jr. '92; a humanoid mask with
0008: Three modern Northwest Coast masksEst. $1,200-$1,800
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Three Haida argillite carvings: Three Haida argillite carvingsThe two larger totem poles with a series of surmounted totemic animals, the smaller example broken and repaired; and a signed petite carving, Denny Dixon, 12/5/72,
0009: Three Haida argillite carvingsEst. $800-$1,200
A Joe David carved panel, 1997: Joe DavidNuu-chah-nulth (Nootka), (b. 1946), a carved and painted cedar panel, 1997, possibly titled 'Coast Salish House Board: My Grandmother's Story', signed and dated verso.size approximately 41
0010: A Joe David carved panel, 1997Est. $2,000-$4,000Lot Passed
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A Rick Bartow mask, 'Fear,' 1988: Rick BartowWiyot, (1946-2016), 'Fear,' 1988, mask with human and coyote faces within a commercial leather harness, mixed media, titled, signed and dated verso: Bartow 88.height (not including
0011: A Rick Bartow mask, 'Fear,' 1988Est. $2,000-$4,000
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A large David Boxley totem pole: David BoxleyTsimshian, (b. 1952), untitled, totem pole carved to depict a seated woman clutching a salmon beneath a long-beaked bird, apparently unsigned.height 90 1/2in, width 21 1/2in
0012: A large David Boxley totem poleEst. $4,000-$6,000
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A large Northwest Coast totem pole: A large Northwest Coast totem poleUnidentified artist, (20th century), carved and painted wood, conceived as a killer whale in the grip of a Thunderbird's talons, with separately carved wings, on a
0013: A large Northwest Coast totem poleEst. $2,500-$3,500
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A Charlie Willeto wood sculpture: Charlie WilletoDiné (Navajo), (1897-1964), untitled, repurposed lumber and pigmented sculpture, carved to depict a figure with upraised arms, the form densely decorated front and back with polka
0014: A Charlie Willeto wood sculptureEst. $2,000-$3,000
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A Charlie Willeto wood sculpture: Charlie WilletoDiné (Navajo), (1897-1964), untitled, repurposed lumber and pigmented sculpture, carved to depict a figure wearing feathers or a headdress, with ridged arms raised upwards, the
0015: A Charlie Willeto wood sculptureEst. $1,500-$2,000
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A Charlie Willeto wood sculpture: Charlie WilletoDiné (Navajo), (1897-1964), untitled, sculpture depicting an owl, carved wood and pigment.height 10in, width 5 1/4inFootnotes:ProvenanceWilliam 'Greg' LaChapelle Collection, Santa
0016: A Charlie Willeto wood sculptureEst. $1,000-$1,500
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A Diné (Navajo) late classic serape: A Diné (Navajo) late classic serapeWith a red ground comprising approximately 95% synthetic-dyed red yarns and 5% Cochineal-dyed red yarns overlaid with solid, zig-zag and crenellated bads, with
0017: A Diné (Navajo) late classic serapeEst. $4,000-$6,000
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A Diné (Navajo) transitional weaving: A Diné (Navajo) transitional weavingWorked with five rows of whole and partial concentric serrated diamonds, scattered losses.size approximately 6ft 2in x 4ft 7inFootnotes:ProvenanceSloans &
0018: A Diné (Navajo) transitional weavingEst. $700-$1,000
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A Diné (Navajo) Crystal rug: A Diné (Navajo) Crystal rugWorked with elaborate branching motifs on a red ground within a foliate border, wear and losses.size approximately 6ft 2in x 3ft 8 1/2inFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty
0019: A Diné (Navajo) Crystal rugEst. $800-$1,200
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Two Zuni polychrome jars: Two Zuni polychrome jarsThe larger worked with abstract waterbird designs, reassembled; the second with geometric reserves enclosing heartline deer and birds below a geometric rim, cracked.height 9
0020: Two Zuni polychrome jarsEst. $2,000-$4,000
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Three Pueblo polychrome jars: Three Pueblo polychrome jarsIncluding a Zia jar with birds and flowers, cracked; a Zuni jar with heartline deer and geometric bands, cracked; and an Acoma jar with repeating designs.heights 9 1/4in,
0021: Three Pueblo polychrome jarsEst. $1,200-$1,800
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A Polacca polychrome jar: A Polacca polychrome jarOf bulbous form surmounted by a lightly flaring neck, worked with repeating geometric designs flanked by a solid red collar and base, worn, rim chipped.height 10 3/8in,
0022: A Polacca polychrome jarEst. $1,000-$1,500
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An Edward S. Curtis platinum print, 'Piki Maker': Edward S. CurtisAmerican, (1868-1952), 'Piki Maker,' platinum photographic print on paper framed under glass, signed in ink lower right: Curtis, with artist's blind stamp lower left: E.S. Curtis
0024: An Edward S. Curtis platinum print, 'Piki Maker'Est. $1,500-$2,000