Art & Artifacts of the Americas

Tlingit / Haida Bone Smoking Pipe, Wolf Form, Nacre

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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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1980 Susanne Nyberg Painting - Sedona Desert: Susanne Nyberg (American, b. 1953). "Sedona View" oil on canvas, ca. 1980s. Signed "S. Nyberg" on lower right. A stunning landscape painting of Sedona, an Arizona desert near Flagstaff, created by

0072C: 1980 Susanne Nyberg Painting - Sedona DesertEst. US$400-US$600

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Signed Paul Forster Painting - Monument Valley: Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Monument Valley" oil on board, n.d. Signed on lower left. A striking painting of the Navajo Nation's Monument Valley - one of the most breathtaking locations in

0073: Signed Paul Forster Painting - Monument ValleyEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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Signed Paul Forster Painting "Trampas Gate - Rear": Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Trampas Gate - Rear" oil on board, n.d. Signature and title on verso. A mesmerizing painting of the Gate at Las Trampas by Paul Forster. Forster has captured the

0073A: Signed Paul Forster Painting "Trampas Gate - Rear"Est. US$1,000-US$1,500

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J. Bastian Folk Art - David & Goliath + Country Folk: Jonathan Bastian (American, 20th century). Two wooden folk art sculptures, 20th century. David and Goliath is signed and dated 1990 on the lower right corner of the base. A fascinating pair of

0074: J. Bastian Folk Art - David & Goliath + Country FolkEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

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Signed John Bambic Whirligig - Woodpeckers (2000): Ivan John Bambic (Slovenian-American, b. 1922). Mixed media (carved and painted wood, branches, artificial flowers, evergreen, moss, and metal parts) June 2000. Signed by the artist on underside. A

0075: Signed John Bambic Whirligig - Woodpeckers (2000)Est. US$800-US$1,500

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Signed Howard Altman Rookwood Pottery Vase (1902): Rookwood Pottery Vase by Howard Altman (American) dated 1902. Signed, numbered, and dated on base. A lovely Rookwood ceramic vase of a classic form decorated with a grape/berry vine motif on the

0076: Signed Howard Altman Rookwood Pottery Vase (1902)Est. US$400-US$600

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19th C. Wood Paddle Crank Butter Churn Blanchard Sons: North America, United States, New Hampshire, ca. 1880 to 1890 CE. An antique wood paddle cylinder type of butter churn probably made by the Porter Blanchard Sons Company with an iron crank handle.

0077: 19th C. Wood Paddle Crank Butter Churn Blanchard SonsEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

Large / Vibrant 20th C. American Painted Wood Trunk: North America, United States, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A large wooden storage trunk with iron handles, hinges, and a lock. While this trunk is painted with "Col. EB Watson's Wild West Show"

0077A: Large / Vibrant 20th C. American Painted Wood TrunkEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

1891 1st Edition A Brief History of the Hawaiian People: United States, New York, ca. 1891 CE. A first edition copy of "A Brief History of the Hawaiian People" by William DeWitt Alexander published by the American Book Company under their educational genre

0078: 1891 1st Edition A Brief History of the Hawaiian PeopleEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

20th C. American Wood Folk Art Decoy Shorebirds (3 pcs): North America, United States, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A trio of hand-carved wood decoy shorebirds. The first is a by the artist William L. Gable of Pennsylvania, signed on the base and

0079: 20th C. American Wood Folk Art Decoy Shorebirds (3 pcs)Est. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

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0080: 19th C. Mexican Forged Iron Cattle Brand - D + EEst. US$300-US$600

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18th C. Mexican Spanish Colonial Steel Knife: **Originally Listed At $1000** North America, probably Mexico, Spanish Colonial Period, ca. late 18th to early 19th century CE. A beautiful personal knife with a slender blade and a handle carved

0080A: 18th C. Mexican Spanish Colonial Steel KnifeEst. US$500-US$750

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20th C. Latin American Wood Mask, Lunar & Solar Motifs: Latina America, Mexico or Guatemala, ca. 20th century CE. A vibrant wood mask, hand-carved to feature a stylized visage with sun, moon, and nature-inspired elements, all hand-painted on gesso in hues

0081: 20th C. Latin American Wood Mask, Lunar & Solar MotifsEst. US$700-US$1,050Lot Passed

20th C. South American Retablo on Canvas St. Francis: New World, South America, Peru, oil on canvas, 20th century. A captivating painting of Saint Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan Order and one of the most beloved saints of the Catholic

0082: 20th C. South American Retablo on Canvas St. FrancisEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

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Mexican Basin Sirvoal Sr. Dn. Francisco Jose Movellan: Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1853 CE. A large, hammered copper basin engraved with the date and the surrounding Spanish legend "Sirvoal Sr. Dn. Francisco Jose Movellan" ("I serve Senor Don Francisco

0083: Mexican Basin Sirvoal Sr. Dn. Francisco Jose MovellanEst. US$700-US$1,050

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Guatemalan Wood Slingshot Handles Skeleton + Zoomorph: Central America, Guatemala, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A pair of charming hand-carved wooden slingshot handles in a skeletal and zoomorphic form. The stylized skeleton is standing with arms to

0084: Guatemalan Wood Slingshot Handles Skeleton + ZoomorphEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

19th C. Mexican Tin Wall Candle Sconce: Latin America, Mexico, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A wall mounted candle sconce made from cut tin, with a deep curved shelf with a tall rim to catch and hide wax drippings, and 3 sockets

0085: 19th C. Mexican Tin Wall Candle SconceEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

20th C. Mexican Painted Wood Devil Statue Folk Art: Latin America, Mexico, ca. 20th century CE. An interesting wood and folk-art carving of two devils painted on a simple wooden rod upon a base. The figures are both nude with vibrant red skin, black

0086: 20th C. Mexican Painted Wood Devil Statue Folk ArtEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

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1907 Mexican Tin Ex Voto, Christ & Fallen Horse Rider: Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1907 CE. A hand-painted tin ex-voto of a man falling off his horse with an image of Christ situated in the background. Below is a handwritten inscription detailing the

0087: 1907 Mexican Tin Ex Voto, Christ & Fallen Horse RiderEst. US$800-US$1,200

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1935 Mexican Tin Ex Voto - Virgin Mary Farm Scene: Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1935 CE. A hand-painted ex-voto on tin depicting a simple farmyard scene of a couple with a pig, and the Virgin Mary in the background. Below is a hand-written inscription

0088: 1935 Mexican Tin Ex Voto - Virgin Mary Farm SceneEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

Ecuadoran Canelos-Quichua Pottery Bowl w/ Animals: South America, Ecuador or Peru, Amazon Basin, Canelos-Quichua people, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A beautiful hand-built drinking bowl known as a mucawa with polychrome decorations and

0089: Ecuadoran Canelos-Quichua Pottery Bowl w/ AnimalsEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

1970s Mexican Folk Art Wood Bulls, Leather Ears (6): Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1970. A wonderful ensemble of six hand-carved and hand-painted wooden bulls (toros in Spanish) of various sizes. All present with pointed horns, finely delineated piercing

0089A: 1970s Mexican Folk Art Wood Bulls, Leather Ears (6)Est. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Signed Leonard Baskin Etching - "Betrayed" (1969): Leonard Baskin (American, 1922-2000). "Betrayed" etching, 1969. Edition 24 of 90. Artist's signature, title, and edition number handwritten in pencil beneath image. A fascinating etching entitled

0090: Signed Leonard Baskin Etching - "Betrayed" (1969)Est. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

Signed Ruth Mae McCrane Painting - "Revival" (1990): Ruth Mae McCrane (American, 1929-2002). "Revival" acrylic on board. Signed and dated "1-31-90" under the bench behind the mother and children. A captivating and impressively large painting by

0090A: Signed Ruth Mae McCrane Painting - "Revival" (1990)Est. US$900-US$1,200Lot Passed

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