Native American Objects

Early American Pre-Historic Human Effigy stone pipe, woodland period, 2500 BP Formerly in the Harold French collection, Amboy, Indiana (photo) All st...

A fine mid 20th C. Inuit sculpture from a remote Arctic village. A very lively expressive carving of two faces in basalt stone. Signed in Inuktitut syllabics; we have not determined ...

Western Apache olla from the San Carlos of White Mountain Apache tribes. Figurative olla with humans, dogs, horses, chickens, diamonds and meanders. Attributed to Gusta Thompson, San...

Rare Indian weaving bolster pillow. Down and feather insert and zippered case. Measures: 22 x 36

A fantastic, somewhat sinister appearing mask by the Yup'ik (Yupik) aboriginal, indigenous people of South-Western & South Central Alaska. The Yup'ik people, who are related to the I...

While the scale of this carving, at nearly 80 inches tall, may push the limits of the definition of a “model,” the proportions of its figures and it being made for the curio market c...

Beautiful Geometric Navajo Bolster Pillow. Off White, Taupe, Dark Red and Black. Nice Linen Backing. Feather and Down Insert.

This Zuni Indigenous American sterling silver and inlaid gemstone figural rabbit brooch or pendant was made by Porfillo and Ann Sheyka. The piece was handmade in most likely the late...

Navajo Indian weaving pillows - pair. Feather and down inserts and zippered shams. Pillows measure 15 x 15 16 x 16.

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: Mi...

Heavily adorned split horn headdress with ermine drops, silk ribbons, hawk bells, stroud covered horns, brass trade beads and brass buttons on red strou...

19th Century beaded and quilled bowcase, quiver, bow and arrow set from the Northern Cheyenne ex-Forest Fenn collection. The piece exhibits Indian tanned body that is sinew sewn with...

(1933-1988) This finely crafted wood totem pole is by Ditidaht/Nuu-Chah-Nulth master carver Raymond Williams, the father of the current generation of William's carvers. The carved totem pole features and eagle, frog, and an orca. Signed on back. Also marked "hand carved Indian made from the Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe, Seattle, WA 1899." 19"H x 5" Raymond Williams was the son of Sam Williams...

Early American Pre-Historic Human Effigy Stone Paint Pallet, Anasazi culture 900 AD All stone carvings from America's Prehistoric southwest are scarce. The majority of known carved stones come from the Mimbres, Hohokam or Casas cultures. So examples of stone carvings from the Anasazi culture (circa 900–1300 AD) are rare especially human forms which are the rarest and some consider most desirable. This pallet is likely unique. The distinguishing characteristic of our paint pallet from the Anasazi culture is its creation from red sandstone- a material that was not used by the Mimbres, Hohokam or Casas cultures. Dimensions: 9.25 inches tall, 4.87 inches wide Quality: it exhibits no less than seven distinct pigment colors on the surface. The obverse has a distinctive head with three dimensional eyes and nose; there are four horizontal bands of color: red, white, dark red/white and black. The center of the pallet has a distinctive white pigment and the border is executed in both red and black. There are two well-defined legs, one red and the other black, which terminate in distinctive feet. On the reverse we find in the center seven clearly defined concentric painted rings, each a different color. Provenance: old New England collection Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Native...

This fantastic saddle blanket has the original corner ties and the now large pillow has a dark chocolate brown linen backing. The insert is down and feather fill with a zipper closur...

A wonderfully detailed and decorated wolf figure Kachina doll with fur. Signed by the artist on the base. From a collection of Native American objects an...

Beautiful Navajo Eye Dazzler geometric bolster pillow. This pillow has a nice texture backing and has a zippered casing. Feather and Down Insert.

Vintage Native American Plateau beaded flat bag. Bright blue background with floral and bald eagle design in center. Eagle is holding an American flag in its beak. Four corners are a...

This handcrafted birchwood totem offers a stylized depiction of an inuit man. The facial features, consistent with native carving of this region, recall the style of Japanese kabuki masks...

On offer is a Navajo chief blanket of the third phase circa 1895-1920s. The chief blanket is the highest achievement of the Navajo textile develop...

Native American Yokut polychrome feast basket woven with sedge root, mud dyed bracken fern and redwood. Diamond bands with three "quivers". First quarter 20th Century 10 1/2" wide x...

Hand Carved Folk Art soapstone Indian.

This is a very simple geometric pattern Indian weaving bolster pillow. The backing is a black cotton linen. The condition is very good.

Pair of Custom Made Red Mexican Indian Weaving Pillows. Zippered casing. Featherand Down Insert.

This is a very rare and important original image of early Western Americana, or more specifically, "Californiana". Mid 19th century and researched to have been engraved in 1856, it captures, in incredible detail, a group of twelve Native American Indians with a baby in a papoose, gathered together in front of their hanging tools, baskets, implements and weaponry behind them on a "tent like" backdrop. There are men, women, young, and elderly. It is a signed wood cut engraving applied in ink by well known wood cut engraver of the mid 19th century, William J. Peirce (active 1851-1879). It is in excellent all original condition with no additions, no restoration of any kind and it is housed in it's original 1 1/2" double beveled wooden birds eye maple veneered frame with a gilt 1/2" filet interior border. "A Group Of California Indians" is engraved at the base along with a non-descript notation "For description see page 381" which appears in the margin, in addition to an illegible signature. Both these line items are also noted by the New York Public Library, where a digital example exists from the esteemed collection of "The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division Picture Collection", which was assembled in 1986 and recently digitalized. The Library of Congress also memorializes this image and theirs is similarly a digital image. My example came out of the Grant Smith Collection of "Californiana", as is noted on the back of the framed engraving. He was located at Main Street in Bolinas, California (see images on the rear for provenance). Research reveals that he was a direct descendant of the coastal Miwok people who built a settlement in the Bolinas lagoon area. The engraving is referenced in both the New York Library and The Library of Congress as "A Group of California Indians". It is one of the earlier images you will find, along with McKenny and Hall lithographed mages of Native American Indians; and because of it's subject matter and extreme rarity, "A Group Of California Indians" commands attention and interest from the Western art collectors' arena. California became a state on September 9, 1850 making this one of the earliest known images (Circa 1856) of "Californiana" and California Native American...

An intricately woven Native American Navajo rug featuring beautiful coloring and repeating geometric patterns for which the Navajo tribe is famed. In fantastic original vintage condition. From a Los Angeles collection of Native American artifacts...

This pillow was constructed from a Navajo Tree of Life weaving from the Cedar Ridge area in the northern part of the Navajo Nation and dates to the 1940s. Pictured in this weaving ar...

This is a real good and very unusual double T's Navajo Indian weaving pillow. The vibrant cherry red and brown weaving is in wonderful condition. The backing is in a chocolate brown ...

Pima basket 1890 Willow and Devil's Claw Measures: 6.25 inches Height. x 17 inches in Diameter This large example of a coiled Pima basket dates from 1890. The basket appear...

A nicely woven wool mat/rug in a geometric pattern which the Navajo tribe is famed for. In fantastic vintage condition. Originally acquired some years ago and placed in storage for good keeping. From a large collection of Native American artifacts...

Pair of eye dazzler pillows. Feather and down insert. Zippeted casing.

These fantastic and detailed weaving pillows are in great as found condition. We are selling them in pairs at 950 a pair. The backings are in brown and tan cotton linen.

Beautiful large Indian weaving bolster pillow. 18 x 36. Feather and Down insert and Zippered Label.

20Thc Native American Yei Indian weaving bolster pillow. The backing is in cotton linen homespun fabric. The insert is down & feather fill.

Large Haida argillite totem pole by Jay Simeon (Haida/Blackfoot, b. 1976) 29"H, base 3 3/4" x 3 3/4". Jay Simeon is among the most sought-after conte...

Hidatsa Sioux work bag from Fort Berthold, North Dakota. Properly referred to as a woman's work bag that was used for holding sewing materials, sinew, awls and beads. Sinew sewn on brain tanned...

Figurative Apache olla with crosses made inside, vertical triangles that connect in a geometric web. After an olla was filled to the brim with wild grass s...

Navajo Indian Weaving Stripe Bolster Pillows, Pair. Feather and down inserts. Zippered shams.

This vibrant red ground Mexican or American Indian weaving has bold colors and in great condition. The backing is in a black cotton linen and down and feather fill.

Northern Plains pipe tomahawk. File burnt shaft decorated with brass tacks. Great patina on shaft and blade. Shaft 26"L so could be used on horseback. Exceptional piece for a handma...

"Chief Bull Aparoke" is a legendary work of art from renowned Arizona Native American artist, Bruce Law. Hand-carved from a solid trunk of a rough-hewn Ironwood tree, Chief Bull Aparoke's polished, deeply lined, life size face emerges to evoke the spirit of a stoic Indian Chief who has seen much hardship. Brass plaque beneath the face reads, "Chief Bull Aparoke Sculpture Bruce Law" and has a carved mark of two intersecting bent arrows. Measures: 16.5" high x 11" wide x 11 deep. Weighs 27 pounds. Bruce Law grew up in Phoenix, and now resides in New River, Arizona. Collectors of Bruce’s work include the honorable Barry Goldwater...

Polychrome Papago basket. Having six large eagles around body of basket with chevron designs interspersed. 15" x 18". Estimate 1930's. Note bottom and rim wear from use as a wastebas...

Geometric Navajo Indian weaving pillows in good condition. Brown cotton linen pillows. Sold as a pair.

Hopi katsina figures (Hopi language: tithu or katsintithu), also known as kachina dolls, are figures carved, typically from cottonwood root, by Hopi people to instruct young girls an...

Mudhead and Kacharis by Lomayo Kanaya Hopi, second prize, Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial 2005. Three Kacharis in balloon basket with mudhead ballo...

Highly decorated and finely woven shouldered basket with red wool decoration on shoulder Period: Last quarter 20th century Origin: Panamint Size: 6" diameter x 3 1/2" height Fami...

A fantastic and somewhat playful mask by the Yup'ik (Yupik) aboriginal, indigenous people of South-Western & South Central Alaska. The Yup'ik people, who are related to the Inuit peoples, have a long history of ceremonial mask making. Yup'ik masks were originally and specifically designed by Shamans and made to be worn by these spiritual leaders in Winter tribal dances and sacred ceremonies. Traditionally, the masks were destroyed or discarded after use in these ceremonies. Very few of these masks survived. After Christian contact in the late 19th century, masked dancing was suppressed and the tradition all but died out. As more outsiders settled in Alaska at the turn of the century, masks were made by the Yup'ik people to sell or trade for necessary goods. It is likely that this mask was created some years later for this purpose. In the 20th century, Yup'ik mask had a profound influence on many renowned surrealist artists including, Max Ernst, Joan Miro, Leonora Carrington, Victor Brauner, and most notably Andre Breton who was an avid collector of Yup'ik masks. This fantastic anthropomorphic mask is carved of lighter wood, hand painted and decorated with pigment, and held together with natural fiber. The mask seems to represent some sort of smiling, benevolent spirit or character with its four eyes, bird beak, and cat-like ears. The mask is from a French collection. We were told that this mask, as well as others in the collection we have listed, was acquired originally in the 1950s-1960s in Alaska and the Yukon territory in Canada but as we have no way to verify or authenticate this. Please note we are listing the masks as decorative and not as actual tribal artifacts...

A great set of Native American Indian pom pom snowshoes with the traditional bent wood form with woven rawhide feet supports. From a larger collection of Native American artifacts...

Nez Perce beaded belt on harness leather adorned with brass diamonds in the center. Trunk piece - stored and in great condition. Beautiful colors of blues, reds, whites, orange and g...

Jicarilla apache lidded waste basket with quadrupeds (we think horses) and geometric design. Outside faded but still graphic. Handle cutouts. Acquired...

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

Almost 17 foot tall redwood animal totem. Animal totems are believed to have spiritual significance. Watching over Pacific Northwest Indian tr...

A nicely made, handwoven Native American Navajo green, beige and brown rug/blanket Would be a nice addition to your Native American collection or make for an eye-catching accent pie...

Siberian Eskimo people were introduced to tobacco in the 17th century, acquiring it from European traders in exchange for furs. Pipes based on European models, such as this example, ...

Apache olla; 20"W x 22"H. Designs of lightning, arrowheads, female figures and whirling logs. Nice tight weave. 19th century. Absolutely beautiful, great c...

Hopi katsina figures (Hopi language: tithu or katsintithu), also known as kachina dolls, are figures carved, typically from cottonwood root, by Hopi people to instruct young girls an...

This exceptional 19th-century Plains Native American roach headdress, dating to circa 1880, is a rare and visually dynamic example of traditional cerem...

Sioux bow and quiver with beaded bands on top and bottom on both bow and quiver case. Bow 46" of bodack with original sinew string and three 24" matching arr...

Polychrome Pueblo drum. From a private New York State historical society. Period: Last quarter of the 19th century. Origin: New York Size: 6" D x 6" H ...

Blackfeet split horn bonnet. Sinew-sewn stroud hide cap with lazy-stitch beaded headband on brain tanned buffalo. The horns terminating in bells, beads, feather, and horsehair drops....