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Nuu Chah Nulth

Nuu-chah-nulth Totem Pole
Nuu-chah-nulth Totem Pole

Nuu-chah-nulth Totem Pole

$28,750

H 79.25 in Dm 79.25 in

Nuu-chah-nulth Totem Pole

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

The pole was carved in old-growth red cedar by a Nuu-chah-nulth artist on the west coast of Vancouver Island, sometime in the fourth quarter of the 19th century to perhaps the first ...

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Nuu-chah-nulth Model Totems
Pair of Nuu-chah-nulth Model Totems

Pair of Nuu-chah-nulth Model Totems

$9,900 / set

H 26 in Dm 3 in

Pair of Nuu-chah-nulth Model Totems

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

This pair of colorful larger Nuu-chah-nulth model totem poles were likely made for a curio shop in Seattle or Victoria sometime around 1915.

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Vintage 1910s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Ditidaht/Nuu-Chah-Nulth Totem By Raymond Williams
Ditidaht/Nuu-Chah-Nulth Totem By Raymond Williams

Ditidaht/Nuu-Chah-Nulth Totem By Raymond Williams

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Chief Shakes Raven pole by Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth artist Raymond Williams. This finely crafted model totem pole is by Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth master carver Raymond Williams, the fat...

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Vintage 1950s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth Totem by Raymond Williams
Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth Totem by Raymond Williams

Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth Totem by Raymond Williams

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Raymond, also Ditidaht and Nuu-chah-nulth, carved in Seattle and Nitinat Lake, British Columbia, Canada.

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Vintage 1950s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Pair of Nuu-Chah-Nulth Model Totems
Pair of Nuu-Chah-Nulth Model Totems

Pair of Nuu-Chah-Nulth Model Totems

$8,800 / set

H 16 in Dm 11 in

Pair of Nuu-Chah-Nulth Model Totems

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

This matched pair of Nuu-chah-nulth model poles each feature thunderbirds, wolves, lightning snakes and eagles.

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Vintage 1920s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Multi-Figure 7 Foot Nuu-chah-nulth TOTEM
Multi-Figure 7 Foot Nuu-chah-nulth TOTEM

Multi-Figure 7 Foot Nuu-chah-nulth TOTEM

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

This pole is a large and early Nuu-chah-nulth totem carving with some rare and interesting imagery. 7' H Period: 1905 Origin: Vancouver, WA Size: 7' H.    

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Antique Early 1900s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood TOTEM Pole by Ray Williams
Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood TOTEM Pole by Ray Williams

Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood TOTEM Pole by Ray Williams

$600Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.25 in W 8.25 in D 2.125 in

Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood TOTEM Pole by Ray Williams

Located in San Diego, CA

A fine example attributed to master Nuu-chah-nulth carver Ray Williams, circa 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Sam Williams Signed Northwest Coast Nuu-chah-nulth Carved Wood Totem Pole
Sam Williams Signed Northwest Coast Nuu-chah-nulth Carved Wood Totem Pole

Sam Williams Signed Northwest Coast Nuu-chah-nulth Carved Wood Totem Pole

By Sam Williams

Located in Studio City, CA

A striking hand carved Pacific Northwest Coast totem pole by Nuu-chah-nulth artist Sam Williams (1884?-1979).

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Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Nootka Lidded Basket c.1900 Sea Wolf Motif Northwest Coast
Antique Nootka Lidded Basket c.1900 Sea Wolf Motif Northwest Coast

Antique Nootka Lidded Basket c.1900 Sea Wolf Motif Northwest Coast

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

This exceptional antique lidded basket, created by a Nootka (Nuu-chah-nulth) artist of the Northwest Coast circa 1900, is a rare and highly collectible example of Indigenous basketry...

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Early 20th Century North American Native American Decorative Baskets

Materials

Natural Fiber

Interior of a Nootka House, Vancouver Island – Cook Voyage Engraving c.1795
Interior of a Nootka House, Vancouver Island – Cook Voyage Engraving c.1795

Interior of a Nootka House, Vancouver Island – Cook Voyage Engraving c.1795

Located in Langweer, NL

Cook visited Nootka Sound during his third voyage in 1778, documenting the impressive architecture and social organisation of the Nuu-chah-nulth people, who were skilled woodworkers ...

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Antique Early 1800s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Native Nootka Totem by Rick Williams, 2 Foot
Native Nootka Totem by Rick Williams, 2 Foot

Native Nootka Totem by Rick Williams, 2 Foot

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Rick Williams (Nootka / Nuu-chah-nulth, b. 1955). 2 Foot Red Cedar Seattle Pole" painted wood sculpture hand carved by Rick Williams and signed with title on verso of pole.

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20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Kwa-Giulth Thunderbird
Kwa-Giulth Thunderbird

Kevin CranmerKwa-Giulth Thunderbird, 1987

$1,100

H 7.15 in W 19.85 in D 0.75 in

Kwa-Giulth Thunderbird

Located in San Francisco, CA

Kevin’s introduction to larger monumental sculpture began when he first started to work alongside renowned Nuu-chah-nulth artist Tim Paul in Thunderbird Park at the Royal British Col...

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Late 20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Monumental Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor 108"H
Monumental Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor 108"H

Monumental Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor 108"H

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

The Makah are the southernmost speakers of the Wakashan language family and have strong ties to their neighbours and relatives to the north, the Nuu-chah-nulth. Like their Nuu-chah-n...

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Antique Early 1900s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Inhabitants of Nootka Sound (Vancouver Island) – Antique Ethnograph Print, 1805
Inhabitants of Nootka Sound (Vancouver Island) – Antique Ethnograph Print, 1805

Inhabitants of Nootka Sound (Vancouver Island) – Antique Ethnograph Print, 1805

Located in Langweer, NL

Inhabitants of Nootka Sound (Vancouver Island) – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805 This finely hand-colored ethnographic print titled “Inwooners van Nootka” (“Inhabitan...

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

13' Vancouver Island TOTEM by Don Colp 158"H
13' Vancouver Island TOTEM by Don Colp 158"H

13' Vancouver Island TOTEM by Don Colp 158"H

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

West Coast Style: The pre-dominant tribes are the Nuu-chah-nulth and Makah on the Olympic Peninsula.

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Early 20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

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Small Makah Lidded Basket Duck Motif
Small Makah Lidded Basket Duck Motif

Small Makah Lidded Basket Duck Motif

Unavailable

H 2 in Dm 4 in

Small Makah Lidded Basket Duck Motif

By Native American Art

Located in Seguin, TX

Early 20th century finely woven Makah or Nuu-chah-nulth Indian Basket. Ducks on body and lid, green and red banding.

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Early 20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets

Materials

Seagrass, Cedar

Collection of 4 Makah Lidded Baskets Duck Canoe Motif
Collection of 4 Makah Lidded Baskets Duck Canoe Motif

Collection of 4 Makah Lidded Baskets Duck Canoe Motif

By Native American Art

Located in Seguin, TX

The Nuu-chah-nulth inhabit the west coast of Vancouver Island, the Makah, are across the straight in Washington.

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Early 20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets

Materials

Seagrass, Cedar

Makah Lidded Basket Whale Whaling Motif
Makah Lidded Basket Whale Whaling Motif

Makah Lidded Basket Whale Whaling Motif

By Native American Art

Located in Seguin, TX

The Nuu-chah-nulth inhabit the west coast of Vancouver Island, the Makah, are across the straight in Washington.

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Early 20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets

Materials

Seagrass, Cedar

Large 1920s Native Nuu-chah-nulth TOTEM Pole 55"H
Large 1920s Native Nuu-chah-nulth TOTEM Pole 55"H

Large 1920s Native Nuu-chah-nulth TOTEM Pole 55"H

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Large Nuu-chah-nulth TOTEM Pole. 55" x 36" W Squamish (Coast Salish) Thunderbird TOTEM by Alex Julian.

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Vintage 1920s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole by Ray Williams
Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole by Ray Williams

Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole by Ray Williams

Located in San Diego, CA

A fine example of a Nuu-chah-nulth northwest coast hand carved wood TOTEM pole by master carver Ray Williams, circa 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole by John Williams
Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole by John Williams

Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole by John Williams

Located in San Diego, CA

A fine example of a Nuu-chah-nulth northwest coast hand carved wood TOTEM pole by master carver John Williams, circa 1980s.

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood TOTEM Pole by Eric Williams
Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood TOTEM Pole by Eric Williams

Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood TOTEM Pole by Eric Williams

Located in San Diego, CA

A fine example attributed to master Nuu-chah-nulth carver Eric Williams, circa 1990s.

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood TOTEM Pole by Sam Williams
Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood TOTEM Pole by Sam Williams

Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood TOTEM Pole by Sam Williams

By Sam Williams

Located in San Diego, CA

A fine example attributed to master Nuu-chah-nulth carver Sam Williams (1884-1979), circa 1930s.

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Early 20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole by Sam Williams
Large Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole by Sam Williams

Large Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole by Sam Williams

By Sam Williams

Located in San Diego, CA

A fine example attributed to master Nuu-chah-nulth carver Sam Williams (1884-1979), circa 1930s.

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Early 20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Tom Patterson Pacific Northwest Coast Kwaguilth Hawk Man Cedar Carved Mask
Tom Patterson Pacific Northwest Coast Kwaguilth Hawk Man Cedar Carved Mask

Tom Patterson Pacific Northwest Coast Kwaguilth Hawk Man Cedar Carved Mask

Located in Studio City, CA

Tom Patterson, born in 1962 in Victoria, British Columbia and a member of the Nuu-Chah-Nulth Nation of Vancouver Island, began carving in 1977 at the Arts of the Raven workshop and g...

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20th Century Canadian Tribal Masks

Materials

Cedar

Model Canoe by Native North American Indians, circa 1900
Model Canoe by Native North American Indians, circa 1900

Model Canoe by Native North American Indians, circa 1900

Located in Incline Village, NV

fine quality circa 1900 carved and hand painted canoe, indigenous to the Pacific Northwest Indians and attributed to the Nootka (Nuu Chah Nulth) or Makah tribe, who were known for th...

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Antique Early 1900s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Large Modernist Serving Spoon Designed by Corey Bulpitt (Documented Haida)
Large Modernist Serving Spoon Designed by Corey Bulpitt (Documented Haida)

Large Modernist Serving Spoon Designed by Corey Bulpitt (Documented Haida)

Located in Round Top, TX

He also completed a pole in New Zealand with Maori master carver Lionel Grant alongside Dempsey Bob (Tahltan/Tlingit), Joe David (Nuu-chah-nulth), and Christian White (Haida). In 200...

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Late 20th Century Canadian Native American Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Large Model Canoe by Native North American Indians, circa 1890
Large Model Canoe by Native North American Indians, circa 1890

Large Model Canoe by Native North American Indians, circa 1890

Located in Incline Village, NV

This well designed and nicely crafted dugout canoe is from the Pacific Northwest Coastal region, circa 1890s, and is likely the work of the Nuu Chah Nulth (Nootka) tribe. This unusua...

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Antique 1890s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Mark Mickey Native American First Nation Hand Carved and Colored Masks, 3
Mark Mickey Native American First Nation Hand Carved and Colored Masks, 3

Mark Mickey Native American First Nation Hand Carved and Colored Masks, 3

Located in New Windsor, NY

Mark now lives back in traditional Hesquiaht territory, in Hot Springs Cove. Mark understands the Nuu-Chah-Nulth language and can sing some of their traditional songs.

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Late 20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood, Pine

19th Century Tribal Nuu Chah Nulth (Nootka) Hat  -  Pacific Northwest Coast
19th Century Tribal Nuu Chah Nulth (Nootka) Hat  -  Pacific Northwest Coast

19th Century Tribal Nuu Chah Nulth (Nootka) Hat - Pacific Northwest Coast

Located in New York, NY

Peaked woven hats were commonly found among the Nuu Chah Nulth (Nootka) of the southern Northwest Coast of North America.

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Antique 19th Century North American Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

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Mid-Century Era Signed West Coast Cedar Haida Indigenous Canadian Totem Pole
Mid-Century Era Signed West Coast Cedar Haida Indigenous Canadian Totem Pole

Mid-Century Era Signed West Coast Cedar Haida Indigenous Canadian Totem Pole

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This hand-carved cedar totem is signed by an unknown artist and presumed to have originated from Canada and dating to approximately 1960 and done in the West Coast Indigenous Haida s...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Native American Cochiti Painted Drum
Native American Cochiti Painted Drum

Native American Cochiti Painted Drum

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Native American Cochiti drum with sides painted in red, white and blue with black stripes. Made of wood and hide. Period: Early 20th century Origin: Southwest, Cochiti Size: 10"D...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Native American Tomahawk
Native American Tomahawk

Native American Tomahawk

$12,000

H 23.75 in W 7 in D 7 in

Native American Tomahawk

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Classic Native American Eastern Plains Indian tomahawk. With tulip shaped bowl and maple wire wrapped shaft. One tin cone drop with horse hair. Beautiful layered steel blade with dar...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Metal

Large Signed Native American Hopi Original Mudhead Kachina Katsina Doll on Stand
Large Signed Native American Hopi Original Mudhead Kachina Katsina Doll on Stand

Large Signed Native American Hopi Original Mudhead Kachina Katsina Doll on Stand

By Native American Art

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully handcrafted/detailed and decorated Native American Hopi Mudhead Kachina doll. Quite an unusually large work. A striking piece overall. Hand painted with leather and pos...

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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Native American Pueblo Painted Drum
Native American Pueblo Painted Drum

Native American Pueblo Painted Drum

$3,450

H 17 in Dm 13.5 in

Native American Pueblo Painted Drum

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Native American Pueblo painted drum. Classic and colorful cottonwood drum with rawhide skin sides painted red, white and blue. Period: Mid 20th century Origin: Southwest, Cochiti ...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Ethnic Design- Vintage Carved Bone Totem Pole, North west Coast People, Alaska
Ethnic Design- Vintage Carved Bone Totem Pole, North west Coast People, Alaska

Ethnic Design- Vintage Carved Bone Totem Pole, North west Coast People, Alaska

Located in Leuven , BE

Totem poles are intricately carved and painted sculptures with designs holding spiritual significance for particular families, clans, or tribes. Some were created to offer protection...

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20th Century Canadian Native American Objects

Materials

Bone

Native American Southwest Pow Wow Drum
Native American Southwest Pow Wow Drum

Native American Southwest Pow Wow Drum

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Native American Southwest Pow Wow drum out of cottonwood log. Hide has a brand. Perfect for a coffee table with or without glass. Aged patina. Period: Mid 20th century Origin: Sout...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Pat Dixon Argilite Totem, Stone Carving, Canadian Folk Art, 1969
Pat Dixon Argilite Totem, Stone Carving, Canadian Folk Art, 1969

Pat Dixon Argilite Totem, Stone Carving, Canadian Folk Art, 1969

By Dixon

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Argilite Totem signed Pat Dixon 1969. Argilite is a hard black stone found in the Queen Charlotte Islands. Pat Dixon was a masterful carver who did some of the most impressive carvin...

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Vintage 1960s Canadian Anglo-Indian Native American Objects

Materials

Stone

Native American Pueblo Pictorial Drum
Native American Pueblo Pictorial Drum

Native American Pueblo Pictorial Drum

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Native American Pueblo Indian pictorial drum of cottonwood log with rawhide. One side having horse and rider hunting buffalo with teepees in the background. The reverse with a Native...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Wood

19Thc Folky American Indian Totem Pole
19Thc Folky American Indian Totem Pole

19Thc Folky American Indian Totem Pole

$2,895

H 48 in W 27 in D 18.5 in

19Thc Folky American Indian Totem Pole

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing antique American Indian totem pole came from a trading post in New Mexico originally.We obtained it from a Folk art collection in California. It is in great original con...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina Doll with Watermelon, circa 1900–1925
Antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina Doll with Watermelon, circa 1900–1925

Antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina Doll with Watermelon, circa 1900–1925

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

This rare antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina doll, carved in the first quarter of the 20th century, is an exceptional example of traditional Hopi spiritual art. Hand-carved from wood ...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Native American Animal Mythical Creature Redwood Totem Pole
Native American Animal Mythical Creature Redwood Totem Pole

Native American Animal Mythical Creature Redwood Totem Pole

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Almost 17 foot tall redwood animal totem. Animal totems are believed to have spiritual significance. Watching over Pacific Northwest Indian tribes and families. Symbolizing guardian ...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Kwahu Eagle Kachina Terracotta Totem 78 Inches Tall
Kwahu Eagle Kachina Terracotta Totem 78 Inches Tall

Kwahu Eagle Kachina Terracotta Totem 78 Inches Tall

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Hopi Kwahu eagle katsina totem. Hand-molded terracotta painted with feathers, turquoise jewelry, beads, shells and other mixed media. Hospoa road katsina, Tocha hummingbird katsina, ...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife Sheath
19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife Sheath

19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife Sheath

$5,000

H 9 in W 3 in D 1 in

19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife Sheath

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Quilled knife sheath with quilled drops, tin cones with yellow horsehair. With original collection tag. A very rare piece in this condition. Original tag reads "Knife sheath I bought...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide

Circa 1900 Pair of Northwest Coast Totems
Circa 1900 Pair of Northwest Coast Totems

Circa 1900 Pair of Northwest Coast Totems

$10,350 / set

H 29 in W 12 in D 12 in

Circa 1900 Pair of Northwest Coast Totems

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Matching pair of Northwest Coast carved model totem poles. Polychrome decorated with carved humanoid and bird figures. Each twice signed "Betty Sanners" back and bottom. Provenance H...

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Antique Early 1900s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

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