Oceanica
$168.00
$168.00
I purchased this from Wyndham Street Ltd. a local Asian and English antique store here in Omaha a few years ago, paid $250. The trunk is in good shape and about 21" long by about 10" by 10". Dimensions are approximate, has hand made iron latch and hinges. The age was determined by the shop, not me...
Oceanica
$63.65
$63.65
Nice little ring from the 1970's or so, unmarked, size 5 1/2...
Oceanica
$323.00
$323.00
Large ( 33" long ) fetish carving of a snake by well known Aborigine artist Leon Malpi, made in the 1970's with inlaid eyes and decorated in traditional dot designs. Slight wear on belly otherwise perfect condition, realistic flowing shape. Port Keats...
Oceanica
$438.00
$438.00
The attribution to Mr. Leak is by me. Though the work speaks for itself. This is a beautiful pair of cufflinks from the 1950's or so that are very well crafted ( John Gordon Leek did not do sloppy work ). Faces about 1" long, pin scratched EAW ( was there and E. A. Wallace? ) on the back by a trader. Very good worn condition, no cracks in the stones...
Oceanica
$435.00
$435.00
This is a rare item indeed. Nanyin Maymuru 1918-1969 was one of the early documented bark painters in Australia. He was a Manggalilli Yirrkala from Northeast Arnhem land and his paintings sell for thousands of dollars. His brother was Narritjin Maymuru who was one of the leading Australian painters of all time.
This didg was collected in 1964 in Arnhemland. It was made for the instruction of young players who might later play in ceremonies...
Oceanica
$783.00
$783.00
Carved from hard dense wood, this large ( 28" long ) shield has an unusual design. It was collected in the area of Roebourne in Pilbarra in the 1950's...
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$328.00
$328.00
This fine and very old piece came with a mask that was deaccessioned from the Linden Museum. The mask was collected by Dr. Bassler in 1899, and the necklace was collected at the same time. Approximately 20" long, fine patina from decades of use. there is one loose spot in the middle of the piece, otherwise in excellent old condition...
Oceanica
$786.00
$786.00
A fine and rare small aboriginal bowl. These coolamon were also used for digging and even as cradles for infants. This piece is well over 100 years old and appears to be made using stone tools. Rich patina and signs of use for digging, etc. Patina is much nicer than images show...
Oceanica
$63.45
$63.45
A really cute little quail pin by Henry Wilson, I believe he was the son of Ike Wilson and the nephew of Austin Wilson who worked for C...
Oceanica
$362.00
$362.00
Thomas Curtis has been making jewelry for over 50 years, though he has had recent health problems and his work is not what it once was. He won Santa Fe best in show in 1987, and was feature in AZ highways magazine in 2003. His best work is heavy with perfect and deep stamping, his daughter Jennifer also makes award winning jewelry.
This ring is his finest work size 10 1/2 with a nice piece of Tyrone turquoise, The price on the back is $555, and I have seen these listed for over $600. Perfe...
Oceanica
$835.00
$835.00
IMHO Richard Tsosie is one of the mos talented jewelers working anywhere. While this beautiful bracelet clearly shows the influence of Hopi artist Charles Loloma, Mr. Tsosie has made the design his own.
The finely granulated bracelet is set with fossil mammoth tusk, high grade red and angel skin coral, lapis, sugulite, and turquoise. Richard and his brother Boyd were both taught be Kenneth Begay and were first made famous by a 1979 article in Arizona Highways where they were featured with J...
Oceanica
$137.00
$137.00
Watson Honanie began working in 1973 he is Fred kabotie 's nephew and learn from his brother Phillip, This pin is early as evidenced by the WH hallmark and the Hopicraft guild hallmark. beautiful water snake spirit design. 1 5/8" diameter, excellent condition....
Oceanica
$173.50
$173.50
Beautiful and fine work from the 1960's or 70's, very well worked coral cluster is about 1 1/2" tall by 1 1/4" wide, silver work is nice too. Size 7, signed T. L. possibly for Tully Linkin who was a Navajo smith, but more likely a Zuni jeweler who I can't find. Excellent worn condition....
Oceanica
$87.65
$87.65
Ted Wadsworth is the brother in law of Victor Coochwytewa, and member of the bear clan. He began making jewelry in 1954, and this ring dates back to the 1970's or so. Sterling silver, size 7 1/2, 1 1/4" long by 5/8" wide. 10 grams, excellent vintage condition. Hallmarked ( hallmark is partial ). ...
Oceanica
$114.00
$114.00
Gary and Elsie Yoyokie began working in about 1969 and worked at Hopicraft they are from the spider clan of the Hopi nation. This ring is from the early period and depicts a mudhead kachina dancing. 2" long by about 3/4" wide and just under size 9 excellent vintage condition and hallmarked.
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