Native American Furniture

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...

Pacific Northwest coast carved cedar killer whale rattle, by Coastal Salish - Squamish artist Stan Joseph, signed and dated 2012, a beautiful and deeply carved hollow cedar dance rattle in the form of a Killer Whale, with relief carved eyes and mouth, surface striations, and three human faces on the back and tale, with applied pectoral and dorsal fins. Mounted with simple whittled cradle on cedar block base (signed and dated on bottom of base). Hollow interior rattles with entrapped pebbles. The carving was never polychromed and remains in its original natural finish. Excellent condition. Stan Joseph is a Coastal Salish artist from North Vancouver. He began carving in 1962 at the age of twelve, and also ventured into painting and designing totem poles. In 1972 he carved an 80 foot and other huge poles which sold to Germany. In 1980 he carved a 60-foot pole for Sea Span and another one for the Chief Joe Matthias Centre, as well as the welcome figure on the West Vancouver Pier. Stan is now an outstanding master carver who teaches his craft to the next generation of young artists. Stan is also accomplished at making silver and gold jewelry, and teaches this art at the employment center. Stan has been interested in the spiritual dances of the Coast Salish...

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

3' X 4'2. As perpetually fashionable as they are collectible, traditional Navajo rugs, skillfully woven by members of the Native American Navajo tribe, are similar to Kilims and cons...

Classical Navajo transition blanket tied on fringe both ends, stacked white diamonds with blue dark brown centers and bands. 4' x 6'8" Period: cir...

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...

Yavapai pictorial basket with quadrupeds and man figures. Stunning and visual. Great display piece. Shows little if any use. Period: First quarter...

Black on black pottery jar with gunmetal finish, signed Maria Poveka. 1956 - 1965; 6" x 8". San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, are internationall...

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...

Beautiful hand turned vintage "Flaming Desert" pottery bowl by Anasazi tribe of the four corners region of the southwest United States, circa 1990. The piece has exquisite detail and...

This striking pair of hand-painted wooden corbels from New Mexico, crafted circa 1940, beautifully showcases the bold design and traditional craftsmanship of mid-20th century Southwe...

Vintage Cape Dorset Inuit stone carving of a screeching Ptarmigan - fine carving with articulated feathers and feet - signed TR (in Roman - unknown...

Colorful Plateau cornhusk sally bag with geometric designs of green, blue and red linen. Canvas reinforced. Period: First quarter of the 20th century Origin: Plateau Size: 6" D x 10...

Simon Charlie "pole of wealth". Carved in Duncan, BC 1958 for Patrick Pryor who is in the timber business. Compared to the "pole of wealth" in Duncan, BC, you will see Simon's fingerprints. The adzed marks on the bear are identical to this totem. Also, the happy and sad faces are almost identical including their orientation left and right. This pole was carved by Simon in 1988. He used happy and sad faces in some of his work to notate good times and bad times. 9'2"H x 20" at base. Charlie was trained by famous Kwakwaka'wakw totem artist Henry Hunt, at the Provincial Museum of British Columbia, but though as Hunt he carved Totem poles, which was not traditionally used by the Coast Salish...

Metis Cree bandolier with classic beading on red Stroud with white bead edging and black silk ribbon border. Period: Mid-19th century Origin: Metis Cree Si...

Native American Hand-Painted Gourd Vase / Pot with Abstract Motif This beautiful hand-painted gourd vase is both sculptural and organi, a striking example of Native American artistr...

Apache figural basketry olla designed 14 male and female figures and 8 dogs. After an olla was filled to the brim with wild grass seeds such as chia or amaranth, or domestic plant pr...

Athabaskan snowshoe pair with wood frames having finely woven sinew front and back with heavy rawhide centers. String wrapped toes and wonderful golden patina. Ex. James B. Scoville ...

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,...

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...

Miniature horsehair Papago plaques. Exceptionally fine weave. Featuring polychrome pictorials and geometrics. Tohono O'odham; Arizona. Attributed to accompanying card: Adeline Manuel...

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

This Polynesian Tiki figure, carved from dark hardwood, depicts a human-like spirit with both hands covering its mouth, symbolizing silence, secrecy, a...

Southwestern Zuni Pueblo Katsina, circa 20th Century. The figure is carved from antler over a tripod base with cloth carving. The Mudhead Katsina, or Koyemsi (Zuni) / Tachukti (Hop...

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

A sculptural hand-coiled and stone-burnished blackware pottery vessel by Adelphia Martinez of San Ildefonso Pueblo. The rounded body rises to a softly flared neck and is decorated with deeply carved relief motifs encircling the lower register. #5184 The carved imagery depicts stylized bighorn sheep (ram) heads with spiral horns alternating with arrow motifs, rendered in low relief against the lustrous black surface. In Pueblo symbolism, the bighorn sheep represents strength, endurance, and the natural world of the surrounding mountains and desert landscapes, while the arrow traditionally signifies protection, direction, and hunting skill. The pairing of these motifs creates a rhythmic narrative band around the vessel while emphasizing its sculptural form. The vessel displays the rich, reflective black surface characteristic of San Ildefonso pottery, achieved through careful stone burnishing and traditional reduction firing techniques developed in the early twentieth century by master potters including Maria Martinez. The contrast between the polished surfaces and matte carved areas adds depth and visual movement to the piece. Signed on the underside: “Adelphia / San Ildefonso / Pueblo.” About the Artist Adelphia Martinez was a potter working within the celebrated San Ildefonso Pueblo pottery...

Finely woven Miwok bowl with multiple geometric designs on side and bottom. Period: Last quarter of the 19th century. Origin: Miwok. Size: 5" x 9". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’...

A gorgeous Native American Pueblo Acoma polychrome pottery water jar or vase featuring carved animal figures By Aragon Acoma USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 6"W x 6"D x 4.25...

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...

A blackware charger decorated with a repeating feather motif. The charger is signed on the base Maria and Santana, circa 1943-1954.

A beautifully composed and colored (the burnt orange is quite amazing), intricately woven Navajo Yei pictorial rug/blanket/wall hanging featuring three Navajo dancers portraying a Yei (Yeibichai) characters. Yei is the Navajo name for benevolent, holy beings who possess supernatural healing powers. From a Los Angeles, Southern California Native American...

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...

A set of four genuine Skookum dolls. Made with leather, real hair, wool, and fabric, these Native American dolls were the original American Girl....

Jicarilla Apache lidded waste basket with handle cutout, quadrupeds (we think dogs), and geometric designs. Acquired by Charles Graves, Indian agent i...

This extraordinary Arapaho tobacco/pipe bag, dating from the late Classic period (circa 1870s), is a rare and historically significant Native American art...

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...

Native American Pueblo drum. Comprised of hide stretch tightly over a hollowed log, tied in criss-cross pattern. Painted geometric design in colors of yellow, red, blue, and orange. ...

A wonderful spirit carrier sculpture out of virgin stione, by the renowned Indigenous artist Thomas B. Maracle from Ontario, Canada. The amazing object was probably created in the 19...

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

This remarkable 18th-century Northeastern Woodlands or Great Lakes region Native American burl ash bowl began as a wild growth on an ash tree, where the grain twisted and swirled int...

Native American 19th century ball headed club from the Great Lakes region. Carved from walnut burl. Smooth surface with beautiful wood grain. Exceptional patina. From a Wisconsin Col...

Native American bear paw snowshoes with tassels and black bear silhouettes. Early 20th Century excellent sample complete with yellow and fluffs on...

Decorated Coeur d’Alene tribe Pow Wow drum. Decorated with $1 bills around outside. Comes with base used at Pow Wows. Perfect size for coffee table with o...

A very fine French, 19th century Patinated bronze group of a Crouching Native American Indian on the lookout, in a dark brown patina and raised on a veined green marble base, by Edou...

We love the vertical triangle herringbone column pattern and here it has a strongly defined border in beige and tan. The palette is earth-toned and natural. Figure-ground reversal of...

This massive TOTEM pole is an incredible example of outsider Folk Art. The pole was carved by Lair Forster in Ottawa in 1938 and is an eccentric interpretation of one of the iconic Thunderbird TOTEM Poles of Alert Bay. The painting on the wings is bold in yellow and red, and the designs are fascinating and recall modernist paintings of the period. The eyes of the thunderbird...

An exceptionally rare antique Native American / Indigenous Peoples hand carved and painted wooden dugout canoe model, dating to the early 20th century or earlier, likely Pacific Nort...

Pair of Lakota Sioux beaded moccasins. Circa 1890. Buffalo hoof style, highly decorated, thread sewn and beaded hide with green, white, red and ...

78663 Antique New Mexico Chimayo Rug, 01'02 x 02'04. Chimayo rugs are traditional handwoven textiles from Chimayo, a charming village in northern New Mexico, renowned for their intri...

Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the Four Corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade...

Maidu basketry gambling cup. Finely woven with stair step geometric design and humaoid figures. Period: Last quater of the 19th century Origin: California Size: 4 1/2" x 5". Fami...

Large format wall-hanging artisan sculpture, handmade of 100% raw cotton thread that comes from agave plant. It has natural dyed thread details. Its a reinterpretation of traditional...

Finely woven pictorial apache basket with flower design, dogs, humanoids and geometrics. Period: circa 1900 Origin: Apache, Arizona Size: 4" x 14". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s ...

Ron Aleck Wood Carving Plaque, Pacific North West Coast, 20th Century. Signed to the back.

The Greek key border is executed in red and charcoal grey, and merges neatly into the well-abrashed mid-grey ground. The central vibrating pole medallion of three joined, lightning-f...

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

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:...

This 3x5 Navajo-inspired hand-knotted wool rug features a bold geometric design rendered in earthy rust, brown, ivory, and gray tones. The warm rust accents give the carpet a grounde...

Large soapstone puffin bird sculpture, simplistic in design, wings tucked in, standing with legs together and the head slightly cocked to one side. The soapstone puffin measures 9&qu...

Tsonoqua/Dzunukwa, “The Wild Woman of the Woods,” is an important ancestor figure to the Kwakwaka’wakw people of British Columbia. A giantess that fills important cultural roles during the potlatch, she is best known as a wealth-bringing being to those who encounter her and as a creature that parents tell their children stories about to make them behave and not venture far from the village – as she is also a cannibal and has been known to snatch stray children from the woods. She is the female counterpart of the male Bak’was, the Kwakwaka’wakw “Wild Man of the Woods.” Tsonoqua is analogous to the Coast Salish Sasq’ets, better known as Sasquatch, the Nuxalk Sniniq (female) and Buks (male), the Tsimshian Ba’oosh, the Haida Gagiit, the Athabaskan Hairy Man (or Woman), and the Tlingit Tl’anaxéedáakw. She is also what a lot of folks would call Bigfoot. This pole is carved in a Coast Salish style but shows several Kwakwaka’wakw influences, so is perhaps better termed a female Sasq’ets pole. This pole shares a lot of stylistic elements with work by the Coast Salish Horne family and was perhaps carved by one of them. The features of the face that identify this pole as a Wild Woman are the tightly squinted eyes, the prominent cheekbones, and the pursed red lips that depict her making her telltale whistling call. Large breasts are created by “split-u” formline elements on her chest, motifs which are repeated (unpainted) on her arms and legs. Her hands and appropriately large feet are rendered naturalistically, and she is depicted in a kneeling position. A very fine example of Northwest Coast carving. Period: Last quarter 20th century Origin: Salish Size: 49"H x 17'W. 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.  Native American, Carving, Totem, Pole, Painted, Cedar, Salish Indian