Early EAGLE DRUM with BEATER by TLINGIT ODIN LONNING(b.1953, Alaska), c.1970's. Handmade drum made of wood and animal skin, etc. The diameter is 16 1/2" by 2 3/4" deep with a skin covered 16 1/2" beater. Beautiful painted EAGLE design. Signed "ODIN LONNING EAGLE TLINGIT".....$25 for insured US shipping.

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"

A pottery bowl or olla by the matriarch of the Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico, Lucy Martin Lewis (c.1899-1992). Circa 1940. This wide mouth pottery bowl was hand decorated in red and black colored slips with geometric designs inspired by the earlier Mimbres pottery. Though the vessel is unsigned, it is attributed by its decoration to Lucy Lewis, one of the most respected Acoma women potters...

A nice set of three carvings in emerald, incl. bird bear paw with claws and Parrot / bird Fetish, Native American, probably Zuni, Navaho tribe and 20th. century (3).

The carvings are cut and polished in one emerald stone in transperant light blue-green colours, very attractive small animals.

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

Pre Columbian Moche gilt metal snake Belt-Sash hook, rare and very well made with hand worked scales. The metal has not been checked through xrf testing to ascertain metal content, so we are listing this as gilt and not tumbaga. Great condition heavy solid, size just under 2" long weight 18g Old private Texas collection 1960s purchased late 90s

Hopi pot by Rita Andrews. Good condition. W: 6 inches, H: 3 3/4 inches

An Algonquin lidded sewing or yarn basket circa 1930s. This lovely Native American 10" tall and 6-1/2" across utility sewing basket has large hoop handles and the lid has a coiled wood yarn guide opening on the lid. It retains traces of the original natural dyes on the exterior while the interior of the body and lid show the bright red, orange and green of the original colours...

San Idelfonso blackware jar, burnished finish with abstract designs, early unsigned piece, in the style of Maria Martinez (1887-1980), beautiful condition and good size. Measures 6" diameter, 4 3/4" high, opening is 3 3/8", bottom is 3 1/8" diameter. Fairly thick walls, evidence of hand finishing in interior, bottom has spots where it looks like felt buttons were once attached. Classic designs of feathers, circular shapes, all very precisely done, this was crafted by a highly skilled artisan...

Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta Head. 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. This head has the classic eyes a large nose detailed hair style. Size 2.5" by 1.5"

DESCRIPTION: A colorful hand woven rug with red borders and hexagonal designs on a light blue ground. This flat weave rug is reversible and is in excellent condition (bright colors, thick pile, no stains or losses). After purchase, all of our textiles are professionally cleaned and stored until sold. Sourced in Chile while on a buying trip, this rug would make an attractive area rug or wall hanging. DIMENSIONS: 37.5" long (95.2 cm) x 25.25" wide (64 cm).

Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta Figure C 1200 BC -800 BC. Rare figure of a heavy set male with elaborate hair style that they were known for. This culture was located in what is now Mexico City. Size 2.5" by 1.75"

DESCRIPTION: A Mexican carved wood sculpture of an indigenous female, used as a processional “pole puppet” during Mexican festivals. The polychrome decorated figure has articulated arms and legs and a hole running through the waist through which a pole or dowel would be inserted. The pole, when mounted with several puppets, would be used in festival processions, with the bouncing of the pole animating the movements of the figures...

Peru Chavin quartz carved snail figure with traces of cinnabar, the figure shows pecking and grinding on the surface the close up pictures are from the bottom . Old Texas collection 1960s purchased 1990s Chip to base see images for condition Otherwise In Good Condition

DESCRIPTION: A hand woven Native American rug in a traditional tumbling blocks pattern, a Navajo motif also found in Americana quilts. This attractive, double sided, flat weave wool rug uses natural dyes in red, black and tan to form the block designs. Very good condition, no holes or tears. DIMENSIONS: 55” x 35".

This vintage female Seminole Indian doll is made of palm fronds. She wears traditional costume with patchwork skirt, and a yellow bead necklace. Except for her top which is a bit dirty, she is in excellant condition. She is 9 inches tall. Thls doll is one of several Seminole Indian dolls which were brought back from Florida by a loving uncle and given to me as a very young child in the early 1940's

A nice pair of seated Frog carving Fetishes, Native American, probably Zuni, Navaho tribe and 20th. century (2).

The carvings are cut and polished in one emerald stone and depicts a pair of Frogs both seated. Finely polished in different green colours.

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

DESCRIPTION: This dynamic and colorful Alebrije goat (or ram) is carved as if in a full run, its long front leg folded under its body in mid-stride. Two huge white horns curl from the top of its head to its ears. His green speckled body is accented with vibrant red "stripes" running down his back, tail and legs, while a purple design covers his belly. This large, delightful animal is signed on the underside, "Narcisco Gonzalez Ramirez, Arrazola, Oaxaca Oax., Mexico." Excellent condition...

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...