American Native American Objects

Ramos polychrome style pottery effigy vessel in the form of a human with a bulbous body, anthropomorphic head, low relief eyes, nose and slit mouth. Precisely painted surface with fi...

Pair of Papago basketry dolls. Male and female, both with hats (one not photographed). With original sales tag “Arizona. Made by Sally Lopez at Santa Rosa Valley.” Ex. Dunning. Papag...

Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor (1851-1934). Neah Bay, Washington. This monumental pole is a significant piece of Northwest Coast art and Seattle history that was previously owned by Joseph Edward “Daddy” Standley, the founder of the iconic Ye Olde Curiosity Shop in Seattle, Washington. The pole was displayed for years on the grounds of Standley’s “TOTEM Place” estate in West Seattle, across the bay from his iconic ethnographic art and curio shop on the Seattle Waterfront. So popular amongst tourists was the TOTEM Place estate grounds, that the Southwest Seattle Historical Society has stated that “for decades... it was a place where tour buses stopped, and flashbulbs popped. It probably was the most gawked-at, talked-about residence in West Seattle.” This pole was even featured in situ at Standley’s West Seattle home on a postcard that was sold to visitors through Ye Olde Curiosity Shop. While there are multitudes of model poles and other artifacts available to collectors that were sold as souvenirs from Ye Olde Curiosity Shop, objects that were actually owned by Standley are virtually unknown in the art market. The vast majority of objects that Standley esteemed and considered his private collection have remained with his family and descendants and are on permanent display in the store. Among the objects owned by Standley to make their way into the Smithsonian was a Spirit Canoe sculpture by Makah master carver Young Doctor (1851-1934), the likely carver of this pole. It would appear that Standley and Young Doctor had a good working relationship as a number of pieces, including this TOTEM, an elaborate transformation mask, the aforementioned Spirit Canoe model at NMAI, and a full model set of a Makah whaling crew and canoe were made for Standley by the artist. This large-scale TOTEM pole is an exceptional example of turn-of-the-20th-century Northwest Coast carving...

American Indian early 20thc Pima basket in fine as found condition.This basket comes from a fantastic collection.The condition is very good and mint.

An extraordinary example of a vintage Zuni inlaid and sterling silver ranger buckle set by lapidary masters Celestine and Elizabeth Cooche, circa 1970s. This is classic and highly ...

Polychrome pictorial Mission basket with ten cats on a fence. Period: Last quarter 19th century Origin: California Size: 6" x 4". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deal...

Yokut figurative basket, very fine and tight with much Native use. Period: 19th century Origin: Yokut Size: 15 1/2" x 7". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the...

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 ...

Large Hopi pictorial basket in like new condition. Well-woven, having bright designs around body of kachinas, dogs, and geometrics in colors of yellow, black, and orange. Purchased f...

Pottery Canteen Acoma 1900 6 inches Height x 5.50 inches Diameter. Clay, mineral pigments, twined fiber cordage, corn cob. A wonderful example of an antique polychrome Acoma Pueblo...

Early 20Thc Pueblo Native drum in a tall narrow form.The condition is very good with a fantastic patina.

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 ...

Seven figure pictorial Yei weaving. Bright colors, hand dyed yarns over natural cream background. Very little if any wear. Beautiful weaving! Great for floor or wall. Origin: Navajo...

Native American Northern Plains Indian beaded moccasins with buffalo hoof design. Sinew sewn on green background with greasy yellow, red and white designs. Great patina on beadwork a...

From Native America's Northwest Columbia River area comes this substantial and unique ancient hand carved basalt stone ceremonial bowl or mortar possessing nine (9) human like heads within a circular double band, Columbia River. It comes from a private Colorado collection. The stone hand carved from a large basalt...

An original platinum photograph on textured paper by iconic American photographer Edward Curtis titled "The Piki Maker" The photograph is hand-signed in ink, blind-stamped with Cur...

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

Native American pipe bag. Original catlinite pipe bowl and stem. Comes in a buffalo hide pouch. Pipe bag and attached early Canadian silver trade brooch and elk ivories...

1858 Presentation Beadwork on Red Stroud. Beaded by the Crow. Written on the piece, "This was wrought by the Wetunkiska Asiow Indian Mission residing Valley of the Rocky Mountains an...

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....

Native American Cochiti drum with sides painted in black, white and turquoise. Made of a cottonwood log and hide. Period: Early 20th century Origin: So...

Basket 7" wide x 6" height with crosses and stars. Period: First quarter of the 20th century Origin: Pit River Size: 7" W x 6" H. Family Owned & Oper...

This exceptional 19th-century Navajo Germantown rug is a dazzling example of Native American textile art from the late 1800s. Handwoven in a striking E...

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 striking early Western Apache pictorial basketry olla, finely coiled in willow and devil’s claw. The generously proportioned vessel has a rounded body, constricted neck, and flarin...

Extremely rare and very special pair of 18th century native American tobacco store hanging trade figures, hand carved in the half round full length figur...

Collection of three Navajo Indian weaving saddle blanket bolster pillows. Beautiful blacks. dark browns, beige and reds. An assortment of like pillows. All cotton linen backing.One ...

Fully beaded Shohsone belt on harness leather. Dark blue edging with lighter blue center having dispersed geometric designs. Period: Late 19th century Origin: Great Basin - Shoshone...

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

Pair of Plateau horse pictorial gauntlets. Contour beaded bay horses on yellow background with yellow and red vine floral border. Complementary beaded flower on hands, hide fringe on...

Rare, good sized Totem Model. Untouched, original non commercial paint.

19th Century Nez Perce cradleboard. Contour beaded with floral design and faceted beads. Original brain tanned elk hide. The inside board was once lined with...

This large neutral Yea- Navajo weaving is in fine condition. It is in unusual colors.

Navajo Ford Motor Co. pictorial wool wall hanging weaving. Features four generations of pickup trucks, along with steer pictorials. Traditional colors of red, cream, grey, and black....

Seven graduated Pueblo drums in vibrant colors. Provenance: Salveson Collection Ohio acquired over 25-year time period. Featuring bright colors of red, yellow, blue, pink, green, and...

A striking example of a vintage Zuni inlaid and sterling silver ranger buckle set, circa 1970s. This is classic Zuni ranger set consists of turquoise, je...

Pomo bowl with geometric flower design on bottom and sides. Shell beads and quill fobs. Late 19th century. Sie: 3 3/4" x 7 1/2" Under the name Pomo are some 30 small tribes. The tri...

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...

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....

Lidded Alaskan Eskimo globular basket. Made of coiled beach grass, with geometric checkerboard and diamond designs. Beautiful piece, great for display or careful continued use. Early...

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

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

Matched pair of Plateau parfleche packets with diamonds and stylized flowers and brain tanned ties. Difficult to find a pair. Very nice, rare design. The term parfleche was first co...

This fine Indian basket is a Pima and in a geometric Greek key pattern.This large tray or bowl is in fine condition from a private collection.A fine example of American Indian folk art.

Native American beadwork gauntlets with Indian Chiefs in feathered headdresses, probably souix, Ca 1880-90 Native American beadwork gauntlet...

Apache basketry tray with 12 point star design 1900 Willow and Devil's claw Measures: 2.50 inches Height. x 10 inches in Diameter An excellent e...

Early Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow /eye dazzler with suede backing .Down & feather fill.

Polychrome pictorial Panamint basket with stylized butterflies, very finely woven. Period: Last quarter 19th century Origin: Panamint Size: 4" x 6". Family Owned & Operated C...

72" TOTEM by Doug Lafortune. Salish TOTEM pole of a raven and beaver cedar TOTEM pole. Carved TOTEM pole with abalone and shell inlays. Carved. .72” x 9...

This large pole was “donated to a church on the northern tip of Vancouver Island for a fundraiser” sometime around 1905. The pole is carved in a folk-art style that is correct for the period. The imagery on this pole is quite fascinating and includes a large bird whose wings form the face of a composite creature holding what appears to be a whale or fish. Below that is what appears to be a Sisiutl, or three-headed sea serpent. Under the Sisiutl is a pair of animal heads flanking the pole, perhaps wolves, over a colonial bald eagle. This pole is a large and early Nuu-chah-nulth totem carving...

Navajo Red Mese wool weaving. Exceptional bright colors in tones of red, orange, blue, yellow, grey and cream. Having repeating geometric crystal patterns with serrated border. Brigh...

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...

A beautiful and somewhat rare San Ildefonso Pueblo (Santa Fe, New Mexico) blackware (black on black ware) pottery bowl/vase by Juanita Montoya Pena (1900-1987), wife of potter Tony P...

Navajo Geometric Pattern Pillow. This pillow has soft earth toned colors. Light browns and whites. Great soft feel. Has a brown linen backing with a cu...

19Thc Navajo Indian weaving large area rug or weaving in a geometric eye dazzler pattern.Such an early weaving and in fine condition,This is a larger rug or weaving that measures 5....

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...

Native American Pueblo Indian cottonwood trunk drum - it's old. Pueblo drum made from a hollowed out cottonwood trunk, old milk paint, - this one's been us...

A rare hand-carved wooden weaving heddle attributed to the Meskwaki (Sac and Fox) people of the Great Lakes and Prairie regions, dating to the 19th century or earlier. The arched cr...

Hand-crafted sheep sculpture by New Mexico artist Ray Growler, in the style and aesthetic of Lalanne Sheep. Contructed of a wooden form, with curly shearling wrapped around the form...

Hupa/Yurok polychrome basketry bowl/ Twined basket with stacked linear motifs in red and brown. 5.5" H x 9.5" D Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptiona...