Green case mask, mouth a beak or tube, blossoms and tufts of red hair for ears, band of red yarn across forehead. Douglas fir ruff. Kilt, wedding sash, fox skin, red Navajo-style moccasins. Body paint pink and yellow. Carries a rattle. Appears in regular katsina dance. Fewkes, 1903, Pl. XXXV, XXXVI, figures other Navajo Katsinas which have been taken from Navajo ceremonies and are said not to be Hopi. Fewkes, 1894, 1903; Earl and Kennard, 1938...

A nice pair of carvings in emerald of a horsehead and and a nicely polished seated Frog Fetish, Native American, probably Zuni, Navaho tribe and 20th. century (2).

The carvings are cut and polished in one transperant light blue-green stone.

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

DESCRIPTION: A large, vibrant Churro wool blanket from the weaving center of Chimayo in Northern New Mexico. This finely woven blanket is of the "Rio Grande" style with alternating bands of white and navy stripes running across a bright red ground. These bands are each separated by a line of three stars with twelve points. CONDITION: This reversible blanket is in excellent condition with no repairs, holes or stains; the fibers are thick and the colors vibrant...

A large and beautiful silver 'Concho' belt Buckle, set with torquise stones. Lovely silver work, c. mid 20th. century USA, Navaho Tribe artist. 925 sterling silver and artist mark on the back.

Size: 9,6 cm. wide and 6,4 cm. tall.

Condition: Choice and intact.

Ex. Old Danish Collection of Indian jewelry.

An original North West Native American Haida Indian carved cedar panel. With Eagle and Bear tribal design motif initials carved into the wood on the verso R D attrubited to Robert Davidson. 24.5" W x 35.25" H x 1.5" D. A beautiful example of North Coast Native Indian art.

This model is a faithful representation of the American privateer ship built in New York at the beginning of the 19th century. The model is of exceptional quality. It may be that it was built from a kit from the 70s but the multitude of excellent details leads me to believe that it is a unique work created from scratch by a virtuoso model maker. Although we know of many models of the "Prince of Neuchatel", none equals this one...

A large vintage Navaho Indian silversmiths Bracelet, made c. Mid-20th. cent. USA.

High quality work with leafs and scrolls in 12 carat gold and the eagle at the front in solid silver.

Stamped on the back with sterling 925 mark silver and 12 carat gold mark. Made by the artist P.A. (stamp)

Size: c.70 mm. wide and inner diameter is c. 60 mm.

Weight: 55 grams.

Condition: Choice and intact.

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A colourful and vintage c1950s-60s Native American beaded bolo tie. It is signed "MRS. LIZZIE (illegible)" on the deersking backing, and the glass beads on this 38" long tie (19" when worn) include green, pink, white, red, orange, yellow amber, metallic and various other colours; it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor stretching of the elastic retaining strap on the deerskin back...

A vintage North American tribal beadwork knife sheath with colourful applied beadwork on a fringed moose hide c1930s-50s. This 13-1/2" x 7-1/2" (including fringe) knife sheath has a tall loop for hanging off of a belt; the stiff applied lighter colour hide section at the front of the sheath is attached with twisted fine brass wire. It is a densely beaded item, and spells out "Jack" in white beads, and it has iridescent purple/blue, orange, dark and light green beads...

Fully worked front and back as well as across the unseamed arms, fringed cuffs and bottom perimeter. The arm consists of Germantown yarn and the red is unraveled flannel. Length 25" c...

Measuring 3.5 inches long x 2.25 inches high x 1.25 inches wide, this unique and petite, highly beaded, Iroquois-made, change purse was made for the tourist market at the beginning of the 20th century.

Embellished with beaded edges, a large, 5-petal flower, and a detailed leaf on a heavy cardboard-like material that is lined with a red polished cotton, the little purse closes via a hook and eye closure.

It is in overall fine condition with expected creasing given its 100+ years of age as se...

A shallow ceramic dish, 7 1/4" diameter, 1 1/4" height, signed on the bottom "Carlos Villalba H."; this is an image of a bat, created by the artist in the renowned Mata Ortiz art village in northern Mexico, state of Chihuahua, about 100 miles south of the US border. The design follows ancient Southwest Mimbres and Paquimean designs of the Casas Grandes border region of northern Mexico, which is rich in archaeological history. The design is in a gray-silver that could be described as a shiny "a...

DESCRIPTION: A large, hand coiled Zia Pueblo Olla by noted Zia potter, Elizabeth Medina. This well formed pot has high shoulders tapering to a narrow foot, and is painted in four traditional Zia colors with natural sienna, burnt sienna and black designs on a white ground. The design is divided into four quadrants, two with lively, hopping roadrunners under rainbow arcs (a signature Zia design), and two with capped feather designs appearing as orange steps outlined in black with semi-circular b...

Chavin Maranon style Quartz figure of a warrior holding a shield . The Figure has bead inlaid eyes and cinnabar staining throughout . The Figure shows pecking grinding and polishing to the surface. Old Texas collection 1960s purchased 1990s this sculpture has not been tested for authenticity and has been priced accordingly ,sold asis. We bought a large collection of stone and had some authenticated by Frank Preusser formerly of the Getty though the quarts in the collection has and will net ...

Painting of American Indian woman on animal skin with leather thongs, c.1970's. Measures 35" long by 23" wide and can be hung via the leather thongs. Excellent condition.....$8 for insured USA shipping.

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. Wit...

All hand-sewn Eskimo doll probably made sometime during the 60's. She is dressed in nicely detailed fur parka with fox trimmed hood and has hand-painted facial features on leather face with fur hair She is 11 inches high and in good condition

A nice set of four carvings in emerald of Birds and Owl Fetishes, 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. Within the Zuni community, these carvings serve ceremonial purposes for their creators and d...