Spring Collecting Auction on Apr 25, 2026 by Lusher Fine Art & Auctions in NM - Page 2
Crow Beaded War ShirtNavajo Silver and Turquoise Bridle with Fancy BitMargaret Tafoya Gourd Pot
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Santa Fe, NM, United States
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Spring Collecting

Lusher Fine Art invites you to Spring Collecting, a live auction beginning April 25 at 11 AM MT. This dynamic sale brings together an exceptional selection of Native American and Western material - from beadwork and jewelry to fine American paintings and works on paper - alongside pottery, vintage spurs and bridles, and other original works by celebrated 18th?20th century artists. We welcome in-room, telephone and absentee, and online bidding (through our white label and multiple third-party platforms) and invite you to preview the sale in person in our Santa Fe showroom on Thursday April 23rd from 12-6 PM MT. Whether you're seeking historic frontier collectibles, Native American craftsmanship, or beautiful fine art, our auctions deliver rare and exceptional items that bring American history to life. Thursday April 23rd from 12-6 PM MT
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Great Lakes Area Bandolier Bag, Iroquois, c. 1890s: Great Lakes / Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) bandolier bag, circa 1890, finely executed in a white beaded ground with blue and green polychrome floral and foliate motifs in shades of blue, greasy pink,
0025: Great Lakes Area Bandolier Bag, Iroquois, c. 1890sEst. $400-$600$250(2 bids)
Navajo Yei Rug: Navajo Yei rug, woven in wool with a natural ground and bordered by geometric motifs in black, brown, and cream. The central field features a row of stylized Yei figures rendered in polychrome, each
0026: Navajo Yei RugEst. $2,000-$3,000$1,000
Navajo Chinle Revival Rug, ca. 1960s: Vintage Chinle Revival Rug. Ornamented with three rows of repeating serrated diamond motifs. Each diamond is masterfully executed in high-contrast natural black and white wool, creating a rhythmic
0027: Navajo Chinle Revival Rug, ca. 1960sEst. $300-$600$100
Spanish Colonial Bridle, early 1800s and Rig Bit: This is a fascinating and exceptionally rare example of a transitional bridle, demonstrating the convergence of Mexican-Spanish Colonial and early Native American craftsmanship and artistry. Believed
0028: Spanish Colonial Bridle, early 1800s and Rig BitEst. $1,500-$3,000$700
Navajo Silver and Turquoise Bridle with Fancy Bit: A Stunning, handmade Navajo sterling silver, turquoise, and leather bridle. The silverwork is intricately detailed with fine stamping and accented with turquoise stones on conchos, brow band and
0029: Navajo Silver and Turquoise Bridle with Fancy BitEst. $3,000-$6,000$1,000
Probably Sioux Plains Strike-a-Light Bag: Plains beaded hide bag (probably Sioux) constructed of soft tanned commercial leather with a flap closure and long hide fringe. The front is decorated with multicolored glass seed beads in a
0030: Probably Sioux Plains Strike-a-Light BagEst. $200-$400$100
Large Painted American Bison Hide: Large painted American bison hide, depicting a narrative scene across the surface. The upper shows mounted figures engaged in a battle scene, likely representing conflict with cavalry, while the
0034: Large Painted American Bison HideEst. $400-$800$200
Sioux Parfleche Box Trio: Plains painted parfleche box trio, comprising three rawhide containers decorated in polychrome pigments. Each features geometric designs in red, yellow, blue, and green, along with cutouts and
0036: Sioux Parfleche Box TrioEst. $200-$400$100
Hide with Pine Floral Stitching Cradleboard: Plains hide cradleboard constructed of soft tanned hide with a hood and laced front panel. The surface is decorated with porcupine quillwork in floral motifs, including a central stylized blossom
0040: Hide with Pine Floral Stitching CradleboardEst. $400-$800$100
Southwest Style Large Figural Olla Basket: Southwest-style olla-form basket with a pronounced shoulder and upright neck, woven in tightly worked natural fibers with dark-dyed accents. The decoration features stepped and triangular motifs
0043: Southwest Style Large Figural Olla BasketEst. $100-$200$50
Southwest Style Medium Figural Olla Basket: Southwest-style coiled basket jar of large globular form with a tall neck, woven in natural fibers with vertically arranged darker elements forming abstracted human figures and linear motifs. The
0044: Southwest Style Medium Figural Olla BasketEst. $100-$200$50
Southwest Style Small Figural Olla Basket: Southwest-style coiled basket jar of globular form with a constricted neck, woven in natural and dark-dyed fibers with a banded geometric design incorporating stylized human and animal figures
0045: Southwest Style Small Figural Olla BasketEst. $100-$200$50