Metal Native American Objects

Lakota Sioux child's dress quilled on buffalo hide; collected and entered into the Maryland Academy of Art and Science prior to 1880. It was deaccessioned...

Feather Bundled Buffalo Fetish Ruby Zoisite, turquoise, spiny oyster, feathers, sinew. Amos Pino 2002 3 inches H. x 3 inches L. x 1.5 inches W. This buff...

Signed Goldtone; 8" x 10"; Taos, 1914; also titled "Pueblo Belle, First Mesa"; published in "In Search of the Wild Indian" by Tom Driebe on page 110. This piece is in the original frame; was displayed in Carl Moon's studio and passed to his son and daughter where purchased. A copy of the book comes with; rare and exceptional. Born in Wilmington, Ohio, Carl E. Moon learned his craft as an apprentice to a photography studio. He moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, opened his own studio, and made pictorial studies of Indians in the region. Between 1907 to 1914, he worked for Fred Harvey...

Unknown Navajo Medicine Man Navajo picture writing on muslin Two Humpback Yeis With Two Bat Guardians Muslin, mineral pigments, sand Navajo Medicine Ma...

Unknown Navajo picture writing on muslin Four corn maidens with four lizard guardians Muslin, mineral pigments, sand. Navajo Medicine Man active 1947 -...

Unknown Navajo picture writing on muslin Six Yeis With Two Water Creature Guardians Muslin, mineral pigments, sand. Navajo Medicine Man active 1947 - 1...

Chippewa circular quilled birch bark box with fully quilled lid with three dimensional yellow star. Birch bark, quills and sweet grass. Period: Mid-20th cent...

"The Love Song" gold tone photograph by Carl Moon - signed gold tone; 8" x 10". Taos - 1914 - the Indian's name is Geronimo Gomez. Published in "In Se...

Apache large finely coiled basket having a continuous diamond/floral design. Period: Last quarter of the 19th century Origin: Apache Size: 15" D x 3" H....

Large monumental handled Popago basket featuring nine eagles. Period: Mid-20th century. Origin: Papago, Southwest. Size: 12" x 20". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals ...

Sioux child's moccasins. 5 1/2" brain tanned elk. Classic Sioux buffalo hoof design with yellow crosses with red faceted beads and commercial tanned elk hide. Period: circa 1940. Or...

Very tightly woven polychrome Yokut. Golden patina. Period: 19th century Origin: Yokut Size: 9" H x 17" W. Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional,...

Native American pipe tomahawk with incised and file burnt handle. Eight holes for drops, scalloped haft. This piece used for smoking rather than fighting. This piece was kept for sev...

A fine, signed Native American silver small fork. By the Hopi silversmith, Benjamin Mansfield. In sterling silver. With inlaid black geometric decoratio...

19th century Sioux boy's dentalia shell breastplate. Antique dentalia shell with patinaed brass accents. Leather down center with hide ties. A rare piece that would make a perfect ad...

PIERRETTE VILLENEUVE (b.1944 - Aboriginal Metis Huron Wendat) - 'Les Patineurs - Canal Rideau' (The Ice Skaters - Rideau Canal) - Vintage watercolor painting on paper - original meta...

Native American Missouri war axe. Pewter blade with inlayed brass weeping heart on one side and crescent moon on other. Vame from an Osage family in Pahuska, Oklahoma. Spontoon style...

Sterling Turquoise bolo tie by Teddy Goodluck. Extra large Sterling Bolo. Beautiful stone that measures 2.5" x 1.75" with tooled front with overall ...

A wonderful & elegant "Parure" (set) of inlaid sterling silver Zuni pueblo 'Sun Face' jewelry, by Burdian Eustace, circa 1960. The set comprising; Squash Blossom necklace, large cuff bracelet, ring and a pair of earrings. The set is finely decorated with a Sun Face design and is made of sterling silver, with inlays of jet, turquoise, coral and mother of pearl. The suite is signed "Burdian Eustace" and is also stamped "Sterling", condition is excellent, a wonderful set of Zuni jewelry. Ring size 7" Cuff 6" around Necklace 28" length Burdian Eustace of Zuni Pueblo crafted this Zuni Sun Face...

Lutz Whitebird (Cherokee 1938- 2017), sterling silver pipe tomahawk with peyote beading, feather drops, and natural untreated Cerillos turquoise stones. Solid sterling silver blade ...

By Toby Henderson, Dine-Navajo, American, circa 1980s. This spectacular sterling figure of a Navajo spirit dancer by renowned Navajo silversmith Toby Henderson is highly detailed. Heavily worked and excessively concha stamped, it is the perfect way to connect with the spiritual world through Dine art! Excellent condition. Remarks: "Bring the balance of self and universe into your home." Size: 5 5/8 inches high by 2 inches wide Weight: 2.9 ozt Hallmarks: TH below a partial sun, maker's mark for Tobey Henderson...

Apache pictorial tray with seven dogs and four crosses. Period: Last quarter of the 19th century Origin: Apache Size: 12" x 2". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in t...

A particularly fine quality rare and difficult to find Native American silver plated beaded coin purse, with an image of an Indian chief. The beading...

Very rare and unusual piece, a sterling silver "note holder" fronted by an Indian Chief on the front in high relief. A bale on top provides for a necklace and hanging as a decorative piece of jewelry. Other decoration on the front includes a tomahawk and a peace pipe criss-crossed beneath the Indian. The back is plain with a decorative "repousse" floral border, and "sterling" clearly marked in the lower left (see image). It is 2 7/8" high  x 2" wide resembling and in the style of a match safe; probably manufactured by Unger Bros. of Newark, New Jersey, circa 1880, but difficult to observe all of the surfaces because of the frontal "notes" in permanent place. A note holder would have been used to write down reminders and/or notations by the user; the surfaces appear to be a celluloid type material. Condition is excellent with six notes intact; a very slight "crease" to the back side; hardly noticeable (see image). Appropriate Americana for the discerning collector with a Western Native American...

An authentic antique Alaskan Yupik woven grass basket, dating to the late 19th to early 20th century. This finely constructed lidded vessel showcases exceptionally tight, disciplined...

Finely woven polychrome Panamint. With original collection tags. Albert Davis collection, Supt. Skidoo Mines, 1870-1890. Period: Last quarter of the 19th century. Origin: Nevada S...

Rare and difficult to find Native American beaded coin purse, with an image of an Indian chief in full regalia, with a headdress and frontal Indian d...

Salish lidded basket with butterflies and trees. Period: Last quarter 19th century Origin: Salish, Northwest Size: 14" x 14" Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in th...

Northern Plains beaded possible bag. Sinew sewn and beaded on softly tanned hide using colors of red white heart, pea green, greasy yellow, royal blue and...

R. S. MACDONALD (Unknown/Unidentified Artist) - 'Raven Stealing the Sun' - Aboriginal colored pencil drawing on paper - original metal frame with single matte board and glass - title...

"Juan Concho" gold tone photograph signed by Carl Moon; 8" x 10". Published "In Search of the Wild Indian" by Tom Driebe on page 144. This piece is in the original frame; was displayed in Carl Moon's studio and passed to his son and daughter where purchased. A copy of the book "In Search of the Wild Indian" comes with; rare and exceptional. S OF CARL MOON 1903 to 1914 MS 285 Collection Guide Born in Wilmington, Ohio, Carl E. Moon learned his craft as an apprentice to a photography studio. He moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, opened his own studio, and made pictorial studies of Indians in the region. Between 1907 to 1914, he worked for Fred Harvey...

Late 19th century Crow knife sheath. Made of harness leather with copper rivets. Surface is burnished with great patina. Great for solo display or would pair nicely with a Crow knife...

Choctaw bandolier shot pouch from a Natchez Mississippi collection. Silk ribbon fringe at shoulder. Exceptional graphic condition. White beading on...

Native American Coushatta lidded pine needle basket with pine cone and needle décor two sides and top. This woven by L.C. John, the last of the great Coushatta basket...

Native American Osage tacked and green ochre gun stock dance club with forged point moved over from earlier weapon. Red and green pigment paint. Collected from an Oklahoma family in ...

American Mission brass smoking set decorated with Native American Indian portrait masks (comprised of tray, humidor, 2 recepticals with liner...

This terrific rattlesnake motif hand hammered and stamped Navajo cuff bracelet of heavy gauge sterling silver is set with six alternating cabochons of Mother-of-Pearl and Carnelian....

An extraordinary example of an original vintage 1950s Pueblo turquoise nugget and heishi shell disc necklace with sterling silver clasp presenting in excellent original condition. T...

19th century Chippewa pipe with weeping hearts. Long stem Chippewa T-pipe with file burnt stem and steatite bowl having red Catlinite weeping hearts and pewter inlay. The bowl is squ...

Northern plains purple dyed porcupine guard hair surrounded by white and blue deer tail, twisted yellow cotton centre. Period: First quarter of the 20th century Origin: Northern Plains Size: 18 1/2" Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Headdresses, bustles and lances native american indian hair roaches headdresses...

Pipe tomahawk with steel spike inserted into a brass body. Heavily engraved, bowl removed during period of use and steel spike inserted. Shaft was period replaced to non-smoking comm...

Pawnee/Sioux man figure pipe, with three-piece hand-carved spooled Catlinite stem; over 36". Important museum/ investment quality. Period: First half of the 19th century Origin: Pa...

Chief Don Lelooska large carved and brightly painted totem. Came from a private collection in Utah. Inscribed "Lelooska." 85"H x 13" x 15 5/8" Don Lelooska (Don Smith, Native Americ...

Jicarilla-Mescale storage/waste basket with lid and handles. Used but stable condition. Fading outside, original design and colors seen on inside...

Large Pit River globular basket. Period: circa 1900. Origin: California Size: 6" x 9". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, excepti...

Lillooet lidded storage basket with polychrome imbricated design. Pedestal style. Traded for food in Washington, 5 miles from the Canadian border...

Salmon ladder/rattle maquette by Lillian Pitt (1943 Wasco). Made of copper tubing and hanging cut copper salmon. Maquette for public commission at the Uni...

Native American Navajo transitional pictorial with bird. A few older "in use" repairs more interesting than distracting. 4'8" x 6' Period: circa 1920 Origin: Navajo, Southwest Size:...

Very finely woven Panamint lidded basket having four eagles and diamond motif on lid. 4" diameter x 3" height Period: Last quarter of the 19th century ...

Native American Nez Perce huckleberry basket collected Sites, Idaho. Store twine rim loops with brain tanned shoulder straps. Heavily constructed. Once had r...

Coushatta lidded pine needle basket with pine cone and needle décor two sides and top. This woven by L.C. John, the last of the great Coushatta basket...

Stunning Klickitat/Nisqually polychrome basket. Extra fine weave, fully imbricated, hard sided basket with rows of polychrome zig zags. Perfect displ...

By Carl Moon signed gold tone; the woman is Maria Marcos, 1914. Published in "In Search of the Wild Indian" by Tom Driebe (Original frame), page 162. A copy of the book comes with. ...

Southern Plains decorated pony bow. Buffalo hide, beads and red ochre. Original string of twisted horse hair. Period: Mid-19th century Origin: Southe...

Plateau painted parfleche envelope painted in green, blue, orange, yellow and red. Period: circa 1900 Origin: Plateau Size: 28" L x 12" W. Family ...

By Carl Moon - signed Goldtone; 9"x12" Taos - 1914. also titled "Pueblo Belle"; published in "In Search of the Wild Indian" by Tom Friebe, page 115. This piece is in the original fra...

Klamath basketry bottle. Finely woven basket in the shape of a bottle (not over a bottle) with a simple woven diamond pattern, "T" figures on rim and matching lid. Stunning display p...

By Carl Moon - signed gold tone; the woman is Maria Marcos - 1914. Published in "In Search of the Wild Indian" by Tom Driebe (Original frame), page 162. A copy of the book comes with...

Panamint rectangular, finely woven, polychrome negative basket with geometric design, sides and bottom. Period: Circa 1900 Origin: Panamint Size: 6" x 4" x 2 1/2" Family Owned &a...