A lot of three lovely points in fine hardstones from the private collection of P.F. Wulff. We're selling this very old collection in smaller lots to give everyone a chance to own a small piece of the pre-historic Americas!
The three points carved in scarce translucent hardstone, not silex. Two of them can probably be dated to the 2nd.-1st. millenium BC, but 1 could be much earlier. Very hard material and amazing that they could manage to make such refined artifacts of this size...
Hohokam red on buff bowl ca 1250 ad., "NO RESTORATION" has strong paint and has no restoration but is broken and re-glued, it is approx: 5-1/2"wide X 2"high.
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A fine and early Canadian East Coast native ash splint market basket made around 1900, possibly a little earlier. This basket stands 10-3/4" high with the handle and it measures 11-3/4" x 10-7/8" across the mouth; it is in excellent original condition with no damage or repairs other than a stained area with some minor losses on the interior bottom of the basket...
This is a frame of 100 Columbia river gem points. There are 31 agatized petrified wood points. There are also 2 extremely rare glass points, one clear and one purple. There are 77 G-10s and the others are 9s with a couple of 8s. True G-10s are 1 in 10,000 points. Also included are the 5 Columbia river gem points that are listed on this site for $10,000 including the only precious opal point from Oregon known to exist. All are translucent except 9 are jasper...
8.5" long x 3.25" wide. Provenance: From the collection of Dr. Mary Mckee, Philadelphia, an agency physician for the Bureau of Indian Affairs from the 1890s to her retirement in 1930. Dr. Mckee graduated from the Women’s Medical College of Philadelphia. After experiencing difficult setting up a private practice in her home town, due to a resistance to women doctors, she joined the Bureau of Indian Affairs. She served in N...
I purchased these four Hayes points from Tom Davis in the 1990's. They are from the Mississippian period and were found in SW Arkansas. Tom was selling them for Ken Partain and they are pictured in Prehistoric Antiquities of which I have the original publication. Tom sent me 79 Hayes points. I cherry picked the top four. All Hayes points are extremely rare and most on the market are fake according to one of top area authenticators...
Hohokam Frog Head Shell Bracelet with extra shell bracelet, ca. 1250 ad., big bracelet is approx: 3.5"wide and the small bracelet is approx: 2"wide
This is an incredible, extremely rare, plains Indian copper beads and bird claws necklace. It is from the late 1800's. It has 33 rolled copper beads, 40 trade beads and 8 claws. It is about 32". The copper beads have dark patina and are all about 3/4". The claws are all sharp and the necklace is in pristine condition. This is not a married concoction. It may have been handed down through generations. I purchased it from HD Enterprises in Denver in 1985. It is from the Bob Rock collection...
Tularosa Dog Head Olla, Black On White, Ca. 1175 to 1300 ad. This is a beautiful piece that is not broken but does have a pressure crack restored on bottom, no other restoration or repaint. Dog head lug is intact. It is 5.5"W X 5.5"H. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BUYING OR MAKING A OFFER PLEASE EMAIL ME TIM JONES AT tejones0433@msn.com
In my 40+ years of collecting, I have seen many bone fish hooks and have owned over 30. This one is the best I have ever seen...
Jeditto black on yellow bowl ca. 1325 ad. No Restoration, has been broken and re-glued no restoration. Approx: 8-1/2"wide X 3-3/4"high. All my items are guaranteed as described.
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Cibecue polychrome bowl ca 1275 to 1375 ad., has one shard on rim restored with paint enhancement, it is approx: 5-1/2"wide X 2-1/2"high.
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Acquired from William Hammontree estate collection.
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Cedar Creek black on red bowl ca. 1300 ad., it is approx: 10"wide X 4"high, it has approx: 5% restoration with no enhancement to design.
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A polychrome Hopi wicker tray circa 1920-1930. Depicting a Palik Mana wearing an elaborate tableta and a woman's shawl. On the back of the tray there is an uncommon reversal of the image which shows the figure's backside. It is also rare in that the entire body is shown, rather than just the face. Excellent condition, with normal fading on the front. 13" diameter
These four bone pins were all purchased from Tom Davis many years ago. The first is a very rare Fox Field effigy. The second is an awl/pin that has patinized in a way that is totally unique. The third is an engraved/drilled arrow effigy found by Sonny Atkinson, only three known to exist. It is 8" long. The fourth is another Fox Field effigy. These are top-shelf authentic bone artifacts. Will sell individually. To view my youtube videos of these items, please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
-She wears a white sack mask with red spots painted on her cheeks, fox skin ruff, woman’s dress, and maiden’s shawl. She may be barefooted or wear white boots. She usually carries a gourd filled with water.
She is said to be the mother of all the kachinas, and is a principal actor in the Water Serpent Ceremony. She may appear at other ceremonies such as the Niman Kachina Dance.
--Provenance: Dorothy Louise Luhrs PHD. 1910-1972, UNM/ School of Field Research.
-Height: 8 inches
-Width: 3...
A rare Jimmie Kootz carving of a Double Eagle Kachina in puppet form circa 1940-1950. DIMENSIONS: ~5 1/2" tall (arms extended upward); 1 3/4" wide (at midsection including second doll).
Antique American Indian Beaded Dance Harness
Authentic Antique 19th century American Indian (Canadian Plains Cree from Saskatchewan) dance harness composed of black trade silk fabric with twelve rosettes white red and blue glass beads sown to hide discs enclosed by hanging feather attachments. The central panel of the bandoleer is constructed in a geometrical pattern beaded with emerald green and burgundy glass beads on a thick fabric. The entire sewing was done by hand. These items come fr...