Offered is a fab pair of Zuni early snake-eye button earrings. These date to the late 30s to early 40s. The center stone measures 1/4 inch in diameter and the tiny stones about 1/16 inch each. The earrings are 7/8 of an inch across and are the old screwbacks. These could be converted to post for $25.00 using the new laser method. I will be happy to have that done for those wishing to do so...

Charming Mexican folk art nicho dating to the 1930s of the Virgin Mary and angels. She has an angel overhead and one at her feet. Homemade nicho with white trim and aluminum foil on the inside of the doors for illumination. The nicho box is in very good condition, there is some soiling to the inside fabric (see photos) that does not really detract from figure. The glass slides out the top. Measures __ x__ inches (to come).

"Next Stop Santa Fe" is a fine Western oil on canvas painting by Alberto R. Vela. He was born in Mexico (1920-2006)and studied under Diego Rivera and Jose Orozco. He later moved to Illinois and to California. Mr. Vela's subject matter includes the old West, Native Americans, cowboys, bull fights,and figure studies. He also painted murals in California. His sense of color is superb and his figures are action packed...

This American sterling clasp has dogs or horses with a three row band of repousse circles. I am guessing it was made around the 1940s. It reminds me of the Fred Harvey Native American made 1930s stamped pieces. Sterling clasp brooch for a coat/suit lapel, or neckline. 2 3/8 inches in diameter and in very good wearable condition. It is unsigned and weighs 22.6 grams.

Offered is a beautifully stamped silver pill box by the acclaimed Navajo silversmith, Fred Peshlakai. c. 1940s Measurements: 1 3/8" W x 1 3/4" L x 1/4" D Attribution: Dr. Fugate, Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Santa Fe, NM Art Tafoya, Art Tafoya Gallery 400 San Felipe, Albuquerque, NM. Mr. Tafoya specializes in Peshlakai's work and studied under Carlos White Eagle, a former student of Peshlakai.

Offered is a beautifully carved/incised blackware pot of the Avanyu (water serpent)by Maria "Barbarita" Naranjo (1916-?). The pot is hand coiled and traditionally polished and fired. The piece is in fine vintage condition. The University of Arizona Museum has an almost identical piece in their collection dated 1960. I have dated this piece similarly. There are no chips or cracks or wear marks...

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Fine grade $10.00 dollar note, 4th issue, September 2, 1862, Richmond, VA. Commerce leaning on cotton, with bust of R.M.T. Hunter, confederate cabinet member in the lower right. Note is cut cancelled. It measures 3 1/16" x 7 1/4".

Nice Confederate States of America $20 dollar note dated April 6th, 1863 from Richmond, VA. The bill is the 6th issue and in very good condition for its age. It measures 6 15/16" x 2 7/8".

Document signed by General E. D. Townsend authenticating a copy of a record on file. General Townsend was the Assistant Adjutant General during the Civil War and became the Adjutant General after the war. This paper is dated post war, Nov. 18, 1869, and signed in the old faded iron(?) brown ink. The left side was folded back and trimmed to accommodate two metal rings for insertion in a binder. It measures 8 inches wide by 5 1/2" deep...

This item was stolen from my house between March 1st and April 25th. If you have any information about this set please notify me at (505) 224-9782 or email me at jandbrosealb@gmail.com Collection of accoutrements belonging to John Henry Spengler, 45th Wisconsin Infantry, Co. G. Mustered in December 27, 1864, Milwaukee, WI. Company ordered to Nashville, TN, Dept. of the Cumberland to Feb. 1865. 2nd Brigade, 4th Division 20th Army Corps, Dept. of the Cumberland, to March, 1865...

Absolutely original Civil War pair of green and yellow epaulets, as worn by the Federal troops issued the French-pattern chasseur uniform, with rare original box. At the beginning of the Civil War the US Government ordered uniforms and equipment from overseas governments and private contractors to meet the demands of the rapidly expanding army including hundreds of volunteer regiments that needed outfitted...