Two types of masks: At First Mesa, a white case mask with beak, owl wings in place of ears. At Second and Third Mesas. a case mask covered with rabbit fur, "horns" of jackrabbit tails, beak. Fox skin ruff. Kilt, sash, fox skin, buckskin over back. White body paint. Carries a bow and a yucca whip. Appears in Mixed Kachina Dance, or in an ordinary kachina dance where he spies on the clowns...
DESCRIPTION: Oaxacan woodcarvings, also known as alebrijes, have been a tradition for generations in several small villages outside the capital of Oaxaca, Mexico. It has only been in the past 40 years that these beautifully carved and painted figures have become popular, and are now collected worldwide. Using rudimentary tools, these Mexican artists create fascinating figures out of fresh-cut copal wood...
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 Dog and another. The Tlatilco dog standing on 3.5 legs with a detailed face the other west Mexican tripod dog missing its head. C 1200 BC -600 BC size L 3"
A fine and rare antique Native American North West Coast Haida or Tlingit tribe carved large horn spoon or ladle. The handle depicts a totem pole design of an Eagle and Bear with mother of pearl inset eyes. Measuring approx. 13.5" inches long 6" deep and 4.5"wide. In very good antique condition minor imperfections with age.
Navajo Profile Spoon, c. 1905 4.5"
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...
A fine larger carving in emerald of an Owl Fetish, Native American, probably Zuni, Navaho tribe and 20th. century.
The carving is cut and polished in one emerald stone and depicts an Owl. 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...
DESCRIPTION: A vintage terra cotta pitcher (or handled pot), skillfully hand-painted in green and white glazes with deer painted on each side using fluid brush strokes. Originating from the Tlaquepaque-Tonala area of Mexico, this delightful redware pitcher is in excellent condition; no chips or cracks. DIMENSIONS: Body is 6.25” x 5.5”; 5” high.
A watercolor mixed media (some pencil and perhaps gouache) painting of a weathered Native American or other classic male image of the Southwest, signed at lower left "J W Kolstad". The piece measures 10 1/2" by 10 1/2" inside the black mat and 18" by 17" as framed. Reminiscent of some works by Remington or Lon Megargee, this is a very satisfying southwestern piece. Condition is excellent. The date of execution would likely be 1960's or 1970's.
4.5" Navajo Profile Spoon c. 1895-1900
DESCRIPTION: A set of 1940’s Mexican divided pottery platters in a chocolate brown glaze with hand painted slip decorations in cream and green. These platters are a fiesta waiting to happen with their psychedelic designs, each platter with a different pattern. Perfect for hors d'oeuvres at your next party, these platters are in very good condition. DIMENSIONS: 12.25” long x 8.75” wide.
Copper frog pitcher by Los Castillo, ca 1965, silver plate over copper on spout and interior, and on section of arched handle where frog is seated, signed on bottom, green stone frog seated on lip of spout, with 5 frogs inlaid with stone mosaic on the body of the pitcher.
An iconic design by Los Castillo, the arched handle with frog is wonderful form.
Measures 7" wide including handle and spout, 10" high, and is roughly 6" in diameter.
Copper has a deep rich tone, handle is slightly lighter ...
A very large and impressive plaque for a bracelet of belt, with loops on the back and set with a huge torquise stone within a frame of 23 smaller torquise stones. Lovely silver work, c. mid 20th. century USA, Navaho Tribe artist. No stamps but testet as 925 sterling silver.
Size: 10,1 cm. tall and 7,4 cm. wide. The large central torquise is 6 cm. long.
Weight: 164,4 grams!
Condition: Choice and intact.
Ex. Old Danish Collection of Indian jewelry...
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.
An exceptionally early work in ink and watercolor by the familiar New Mexico artist PERCY TSISETE SANDY ("KAI SA"), 1918-1974. Measurements are 6 1/2" by 4 1/4" (11 3/4" by 9" simply framed). The subject is a traditional eagle dancer of the Hopi people in full costume. The work is signed at lower right "KA-SAH", ("Red Moon"), apparently an early signature; on the old original remaining backing is written in pencil "purchased on Mother & Daddy's honeymoon 7/41"...
A massive vintage Navaho Indian silversmiths Bracelet set with a huge and two smaller torquise stones, c. Mid-20th. cent. USA.
A very heavy and large bracelet in sterling silver with indian artwork stunning quality torquise stones...
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