Native American Art and Tribal Artifacts

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El Cajon, CA, United States

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Native American Art and Tribal Artifacts

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This auction consists of collection of Native American Baskets and beadwork, jewelry, Kachinas, Pottery, Weavings, and some Pre-Columbian artifacts. Also included are some Chinese and other Pacific Rim artifacts. There are Pre-historic items including stone artifacts such as arrowheads, axes, and knives.

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Fine Movable Wolf Mask: Check out this great wood, hide and plastic wolf mask from the 1970's. It is from Indonesia and signed Ykt Berati. There is paint chipping on ears. This mask has a movable jaw, good teeth and

0121: Fine Movable Wolf MaskEst. US$150-US$300

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Cochiti Pueblo Drum: Good sized drum which plays nicely. It is made from wood, hide and there is bark on the wood. The drum is 16x9 inches. No visible defects. Reed Collection. Shipping $22.00

0122: Cochiti Pueblo DrumEst. US$120-US$250

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Pair of Northwest Coast Wooden Plaques: Pair of Northwest Coast Wooden Plaques, circa 1950s. Made of alder wood. Items measure 9" x 4" x 1". Tlingit tribe, NWC. Artist name is signed on both on back, Carl Wamiss. This pair of NWC carvings

0123: Pair of Northwest Coast Wooden PlaquesEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

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Oil on Canvas Painting: Oil on Canvas painting of beach in Cuba, measures 5x7 inches. The artist name appears to be R.Velee. This came from a San Diego Estate Customer. The painting is of Playa de Varadire Candenas,

0124: Oil on Canvas PaintingEst. US$100-US$200

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Tarahumara Wood Devil Mask: Nice tribal mask from Tarahumara, Mexico. The mask wood and human hair from about the 1950's. Measurements are 11 x 5 x 3 inches. It is in good condition. Shipping $22.00

0125: Tarahumara Wood Devil MaskEst. US$50-US$200

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Fancy Glass African Trade Beads: These 20th Century fancy glass African beads are from Nigeria. The beads are red with white round spots. There are minor defects as some of the beads are older than others. Shipping $16.00.

0126: Fancy Glass African Trade BeadsEst. US$100-US$200

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Pacific Rim Wood Carving: 19th Century Pacific Rim Wood Carving of hardwood possibly walnut. It is Indonesian and measures 22x9x9 inches. The fisherman's net is damaged. There are also minor scuffs. On scales of 1 to 10

0127: Pacific Rim Wood CarvingEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

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Santo Domingo Necklace: Santo Domingo Necklace of shell, Sterling Siver and Turquoise. This Native American has four strands of multi colored stones and is 22 inches long. Good Condition. D. Harvey Collection. Shipping

0128: Santo Domingo NecklaceEst. US$100-US$300

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Wedding Vase: Acoma Corrugated Double Neck White Wedding Vase from the 1980's. The handle is nicely painted. This item is signed J.H. Shutina, Acoma. There are no known defects. From a private collector in Newport

0129: Wedding VaseEst. US$200-US$600Lot Passed

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Marble Stone Box: Marble stone box with figure on the top. This 20th century item is made spotted marble and jasper. There is a nice "what not box." Item is 5 1/2 x4x2 inches. No known damage. Please look at

0130: Marble Stone BoxEst. US$100-US$250

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Sterling Silver Concho Type Hat Band: Very old possibly 1940's leather and sterling silver hat band. There are 18 different square concho type pieces and two different styles. Those pieces measures approximately 1 1/4 x 1/2 inches and

0131: Sterling Silver Concho Type Hat BandEst. US$120-US$250

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Rare Signed Jemez Pot: Mary Small Native American Indian Artist, New Mexico created this Jemez pot. This polychrome pot features a butterfly design. It is 7 1/2 inches by 6 1/2 inches with a 4 inch opening. There are no

0132: Rare Signed Jemez PotEst. US$300-US$900Lot Passed

Rare Frog Woman Hopi Pot: There are minor nicks and scuffs on this hopi pot, but it is still a great investment quality piece. The pot measures 8 x 3 inches and has a 2 inch opening. It is signed Frog Woman and dated 1950.

0133: Rare Frog Woman Hopi PotEst. US$325-US$1,200Lot Passed

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Navajo Sand Painting: 1960's Navajo Sand Painting measuring 12x18 inches from Arizona, New Mexico area. The artist name is Sawer. Shipping is $18.00. Minor small stains. San Diego Estate

0134: Navajo Sand PaintingEst. US$50-US$150

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Pair of Skookum Dolls: Pair of Skookum Dolls, circa 1930. Made of wood, cloth, and paper mache. Woman measures 14" tall and the man measures 15" tall. Appears to be Navajo. This lot features a pair of larger skookums with

0135: Pair of Skookum DollsEst. US$250-US$500Lot Passed

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Venetian Glass 1850's Trade Beads: These are early classic large and rare Chevron beads or "star beads". The beads were recovered in Montana and are believed to be from the Crow Indians of Montana. The string consisting of three color

0136: Venetian Glass 1850's Trade BeadsEst. US$100-US$200

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Cloth Painted Kachina: This item is Avochhoya also known as Qa'o. He is the younger brother of Hemis. His role is to appear regularly as kachina dance and in Pamuya. Great item. Has a few water stains on body and is

0137: Cloth Painted KachinaEst. US$80-US$100

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Cloth Painted Kachina: This Kachina "Qoglo" foretells of good crops. He is a kind and generous kachina who comes the night before the bean dance to foretell good crops and promises toys for the children. He also is seen in

0138: Cloth Painted KachinaEst. US$80-US$100Lot Passed

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Sterling Silver Navajo Bracelet: This is a 1960's Sterling Silver, Turquoise and Coral Navajo Bracelet. The bracelet measures 7 x 1 inches and has a one inch opening. The weight is 58 grams. The artist name is Apachito. There

0139: Sterling Silver Navajo BraceletEst. US$150-US$400

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Collection of Dolls: Two Navajo Dolls from the 1940's with classic Navajo dresses. The male is 13 inches and the female is 11 inches. Two porcelain dolls Indian Dolls circa 1970s. Dolls measure approx. 12" x 7" x 3".

0140: Collection of DollsEst. US$80-US$100

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Large Hopi Olla: Large Hopi Olla, circa 1980s. Made of clay and measuring 12" x 5". Signed by "Little Fawn." Very large and fine Hopi olla. Large piece broken off and glued. Displays nicely. Good investment piece.

0141: Large Hopi OllaEst. US$1,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

Dalawepi Rare Hope Wedding Olla: This investment pice is signed Dalawepi, New Mexico, probably from the 1960's. The item is clay nicely painted and engraved with effigies and other designs. This piece measures 6 1/2 x 6 x 3 inches.

0142: Dalawepi Rare Hope Wedding OllaEst. US$600-US$1,800Lot Passed

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Hopi Bowl: Investment quality Hopi bowl of polychrome clay measuring 9 x 4 inches. The artist is Violet Huma. Came from Estate in Newport Beach, California. Shipping $35.00

0143: Hopi BowlEst. US$400-US$800

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Oil on Canvas Painting: Oil on Canvas landscape painting, desert and sunrise theme. The painting is by R. Docker and measures 14x18 inches without frame. Shipping $25.00

0144: Oil on Canvas PaintingEst. US$100-US$300

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772 Jamacha Road, NO. 303

El Cajon, CA 92019

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