Native American Nez Perce Beaded Bag with two very happy cats beneath a bird. Backing and handles are suede deerskin. Lining is barkcloth very
typical of the 1930's. Pristine condition. Measures 7 1/2" wide and 8 1/4" tall.
Carved wood ducks created in the workshop of Mexican silver masters, Los Castillo. These ducks, as well as item # 1047747, were made in their wood shop for the home of Antonio Castillo but not made for commercial purposes.
Largest duck measures 19" long and 12" tall. A crack is visible along the duck's back.
Middle size is 9" long and 6 1/2" tall. Excellent condition
Smallest is 6" long and 4" tall. Neck is broken.
All are beautifully figured, heavy weight ...click for details
Two carved ducks from the workshop of Los Castillo, Mexican silver designers. The atelier included a wood shop as wood was somtimes incorporated with metal jewelry and hollow ware. These ducks were made especially for the home of Antonio Castillo who was the last surviving brother to carry on the workshop. Made probably 1970's and were purchased directly from his collection.
Large duck measures 19" long and 10" tall. Unknown woods are heavy weight.
Elaborately dressed and coiffed Navajo doll dating to the 1940's or 50's. Silver colored buttons on her shirt and boots. Measures 11 3/4" tall. Excellent condition.
Articulated wood figures are playing cards and enjoying a drink in this recycled wine bottle. Figures are seated on carved casks. Bottle measures 10 7/8"; figures are 3" tall in seated position. Excellent condition. Circa 1930; Pennsylvania origin.
Homemade sock cats, each with its own personality.
Left - made of a dark brown ribbed sock. Measures 15" long from tip of ears to end of tail. Has a small mend on the front and several tiny holes. He looks like he was on the losing end of a fight as his tail is seriously mangled.
Middle- the runt of the litter Measures 6" long and 2 3/4" at widest. The only one I've seen with buttons down the front - or are they meant to be nipples?
Right - unusual to find one made of a whi ...click for details
Two absolutely charming homemade Amish animals from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Dog is cotton flannel with shoe button eyes. Body is tan color that does not look faded until one sees the underside where it is a slightly darker tone. Excellent condition. Measures 9" long and 6 1/2" tall.
Horse is a much rarer form of Amish animal. This one has been dearly loved. Cotton stuffing shows through on his legs and a wrap put over his left foreleg. 18" long and 12" tall.
Wonderful saxophone made of tin cans, spoons, a funnel and a kazoo. Not sure whether or not it was meant to be played, but in either case, it makes a terrific sculpture. Measures 23 1/2" tall and 13" wide. Has a custom made iron stand. Circa 1930; found in Pennsylvania.
Charming Lancaster County Amish rag dolls that have all been well played with and loved.
Left - chambray dress with part of one sleeve ripped off. Black stockings and bloomers. 15 1/2" tall; circa 1930.
Middle - made with no arms probably by a very busy mother. Measures 21" tall; circa 1930.
Right - feedsack bloomers. Apron may have been a later addition as everything about the doll seems to be circa 1930 - 40 but the apron is a blended fabric that may be from the 60's. Measures ...click for details
