A nice pair of carvings in emerald of a horsehead and and a nicely polished seated Frog Fetish, Native American, probably Zuni, Navaho tribe and 20th. century (2).

The carvings are cut and polished in one transperant light blue-green stone.

Zuni fetishes are small carvings made from primarily stone but also shell, fossils, and other materials by the Zuni people...

DESCRIPTION: A large, vibrant Churro wool blanket from the weaving center of Chimayo in Northern New Mexico. This finely woven blanket is of the "Rio Grande" style with alternating bands of white and navy stripes running across a bright red ground. These bands are each separated by a line of three stars with twelve points. CONDITION: This reversible blanket is in excellent condition with no repairs, holes or stains; the fibers are thick and the colors vibrant...

This cradleboard was made by Cecilia Cuthair of the Mountain Ute Indians in the 70's probably as a child's toy. There is no papoose or doll inside...but it is stuffed with cloth covered newspaper to keep its shape. The front is soft cream colored deer or elk skin (brain tanned) with beaded trim. The rear is covered with animal skin.

The cradle board is 20 inches long and 8 inches at the widest point. Condition is pristine.

A fine larger carving in emerald of a Lion head Fetish Pendant, Native American, probably Zuni, Navaho tribe and 20th. century.

The carving is cut and polished in one emerald stone and depicts an Lion. Interestingly, this can be carried on a string as a pendant due to the loop in front. The stone is transperant light blue-green and very beautiful.

Zuni fetishes are small carvings made from primarily stone but also shell, fossils, and other materials by the Zuni people...

Navajo ring with green turquoise stone. Coin silver. Ca. 1940-1950, Size 7

Silver ring with cast single shank. Sterling silver. ca. 1940-1950, Size 7 1/2-8

A 4-3/4" tall splint and sweetgrass woven Native American Northeastern embroidery or sewing thread lidded basket c1900-30. This 5" diameter Penobscot or Passamaquoddy basket retains traces of its original green and red colour and the sweetgrass still has a pleasant aroma. It is in very good condition with no cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than a small split on one thin horizontal splint on the shoulder (see enlargement 4) and the fading of the external colour...

A large and beautiful silver 'Concho' belt Buckle, set with torquise stones. Lovely silver work, c. mid 20th. century USA, Navaho Tribe artist. 925 sterling silver and artist mark on the back.

Size: 9,6 cm. wide and 6,4 cm. tall.

Condition: Choice and intact.

Ex. Old Danish Collection of Indian jewelry.

A hand carved wood totem pole on a round base, made for the tourist trade at mid-century, no signature, 7" high and 6 1/4" widest point on the wings, with original yellow sticker on the back from Indian Craft Shoppe, 905 Government Street, Victoria, British Columbia. There is a little chip off the tip of one wing, otherwise is in good condition.

Sioux Baby carrier with tree dweller figure beaded on flap, c 1890. Provenance: Dennis Lessard Collection; 30"

Hopi low bowl by Marcella Kahe. Good condition. W: 10 1/2 inches, H: 2 1/2 inches

4.5" Navajo Profile Spoon c. 1895-1900

Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta Head with crescent headdress . Rare fragment from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography. Tlatilco figures were known for their elaborate hair styles. The headdress has been reattached . Size 1.5" by 1.6"

Case mask with one half face painted green and one half red, tubular mouth; no ears, blossom on one side and tuft of red hair and feathers on the other. Douglas fir ruff. Body painted any common katsina style. Carries staff tipped with feathers, and a rattle. Appears in regular katsina dance. Fewkes, 1894, 1903; Stehphen, 1936. ca.1920 5" Height X 1.5" Width Provenance: Dorothy Louise Luhrs. PhD. 1910-1972, UNM, School of Field Research

4.5" Has the word “Navajo” stamped in the bowl, and a rocker engraved face stamped in the bowl, similar to that on the handle. It has two arrows on the handle. c. 1895-1910.

Measuring 3.5 inches long x 2.25 inches high x 1.25 inches wide, this unique and petite, highly beaded, Iroquois-made, change purse was made for the tourist market at the beginning of the 20th century.

Embellished with beaded edges, a large, 5-petal flower, and a detailed leaf on a heavy cardboard-like material that is lined with a red polished cotton, the little purse closes via a hook and eye closure.

It is in overall fine condition with expected creasing given its 100+ years of age as se...

DESCRIPTION: A painted metal devotional candle holder depicting the Sacred Heart of Christ with a yellow sunburst design behind a heart with flames and crown of thorns. Wall mounted with hanger on reverse; very good condition; Mexican. DIMENSIONS: 12.75” high x 9” wide.

A silver charm/pendant or talisman. The bottom metal has light depressions where it appears to have been flattened before being added to the piece. No marks and untested. 1-1/4" x 1-1/2"