ETHNIC ART & NORTHWEST COAST / AMERICAN INDIAN AUCTION

Sunday, October 5, 1997

 

1. Alaska, Eskimo, 19th century or earlier. A lot of two antler pieces: one a stylized human doll, the other an awl. Both with old museum or collection numbers in ink on back. L: 6". Interesting ethnographic material. $200/2

2. Alaska, Eskimo, ca. 1900. A fine coiled storage basket with lid made from dried straw-like grass. This is a fine example of Eskimo basketry. H: 10". See Paul and Mary Thiry, Eskimo Artifacts Designed for Use, no. 36. $250

3. Alaska, Eskimo, ca. 1900. A grass coiled trinket basket with lid resembling baleen basketry. There is slight damage to one side of the basket which is restorable. D:8.5". Cf. Paul and Mary Thiry, Eskimo Artifacts Designed for Use, no. 33. $250

4. Alaska, Eskimo, ca. 1900-1920. A walrus tusk cribbage board, scrimshawed on all four plane surfaces with remarkably well done Arctic scenes, including walruses on ice floes, a procession of quail, etc. Finely preserved but missing pegs. L: 24.5". $1200

5. Alaska, Eskimo, ca. 1950-1960. A "Billiken" Award; from Elmendorf AFB Theater Guild. A sperm whale tooth carved in the humorous form of a Billiken, which was awarded in 1961, to James C. Hancock for the "Caine Mutiny Court Martial." Height of tooth atop wood base: 6". $550

6. Alaska, Eskimo, ca. 1950-1960. Another similar Biliken award, to the same actor in 1962, for Best Actor, in "Death of a Salesman." Height of tooth atop wood base: 5.5". $550

7. Eskimo, antique and contemporary. A group of bone and ivory carvings of earrings and buttons, etc. The lot includes several interesting items, including: a facing walrus head, a stylized face, a fish, two masks, and a pelican head. H:1-2.75". Cf. U.S. Bureau of Ethnology, 18th Annual Report, Washington D.C., 1900; pl. XXIV. $150/6

8. Alaska, Eskimo, contemporary walrus ivory carving of a polar bear standing upright, atop an ivory slab. H: 5". Nice. $150

9. Alaska, Eskimo, contemporary cribbage board, but this smaller and on legs, and complete with pegs. The walrus tusk board with a single husky, and the peg area with scrimmed patterning. At wide end, a lid conceals pegs in a small chamber within the tusk. L: 13.75". $550

10. Alaska, Eskimo, late 19th - early 20th century. Scrimshawed walrus tusk. The broad tusk worked on both sides with flora and fauna of the Arctic region. On top are four panels with a bear, two hares, and the front and back sides of a beaver. The bottom with an elaborate scene of caribou and moose among low trees and hills. A choice late 19th century work. L: 18.5". $2000

11. Alaska, Eskimo-style. Mask of small size in dark-stained soft pine wood. A bold, stylized male face with jutting nose and open mouth. Almond-shaped eyes in copper sheet with dot border. Eyebrows, mustache and goatee, and hair comprised of rabbit fur. H: 9.5". Cute. $175

12. Alaska, Inuit or Bering Straits, Prehistoric to more recent antique times. A very nice little group of objects in bone and walrus ivory. Four are nesting or swimming geese, pierced at tail for stringing, with two having additional pierced dot decoration on back. Other items include four net or line weights, and a harpoon barb. In stone, five flaked fish hooks, and two animal amulets in stone (marble and clear felspar) said to be found with this material but look to be more of Pre-Columbian Bolivia or Ecuador origin, plus and old Zuni bone animal fetish. L: 1.1" - 2.25". $500/lot

13. Alaska, Inuit or Bering Straits, Prehistoric. Good-sized head from what would have been a substantial figure in heavily fossilized whale bone of walrus ivory. Face strongly stylized and ovoid in shape, with high cheekbones and pointed chin suggestive of being bearded. Well weathered but features clear. With dark tan, almost caramel colored patina. H: 1.1". Rare in this size! $1000up.

14. Alaska, St. Lawrence Island, 19th century or earlier. Sazoonga tribe. Harpoon head carved of walrus ivory, with notched tip (for metal blade), and pierced transversely and partially lengthwise at back. The whole resembling a stylized animal head. Finely preserved with good deep patina. L: 3.75"; mounted in framed shadowbox. Very attractive.
Cf. Davis, Native Arts of The Pacific Northwest, #138-140. $150

15. Alaska, St. Lawrence Island, Eskimo, Prehistoric Era. A cleaned ivory toggle of whale form. The whale’s tail flukes form a closed loop with the whale’s back to create the toggle hole. The piece was originally covered with a black pitch-like film which was nicely cleaned by the former owner, leaving a nice mottled brown patina. L:2.5". Ex P. Klicka Collection. $1000

16. Eskimo, St. Lawrence Island, A prehistoric ivory concave lid with etched designs in arrow shape. The two small tie holes indicate its use as a cover. Lovely patina. L: 9.5 cm. $100

17. American Scrimshaw, ca. 1871. An American whaler’s carved and scrimmed spoon, likely of sperm whale ivory. Engraved on handle, "BABY." Within spoon’s bowl. a mermaid with gull; on bottom, a finely designed whale with the handle inscription: "TO MY SON WITH LOVE, 1871." Nicely patinated. L: 4.5". $400

18. American Scrimshaw, a choice contemporary sperm whale tooth with a nicely rendered scene featuring a man’s portrait with ship’s rigging behind. The mustached man resembles a youthful Ernest Hemingway. Work signed: "KLK." H: 5.75". $600

 

Americana -- Naval

 

19. (Naval Document) An American Ship Master's Association License, dated Jan. 12, 1866, and awarded to Henry J. Sleeker to be a ship's master. An impressive document with five naval vignettes, six official signatures, handsomely matted and framed. Inside dimensions: 13" x 10". $400

 

Amerinds

 

20. Arkansas. An early aboriginal celt tomahawk set into original wood haft. The oblong stone celt is secured by leather thong covered with hardened pitch. Overall L: 27.5"; celt L: 5". Cf. Petersen no. 11, there attributed to an Arkansas site, ca. 1700. $200

21. California, Chumash Indians. Lot of two small steatite fetishes: one carved as a whale, the other as a kneeling woman. L: 20-48mm. Ex Korda Collection. $350/2

22. Canada, Inuit, early 20th century. A headdress frame in carved antler and walrus or whale bone, perhaps for a roach-like construction like those seen on the Woodland Tribes. Piece pirifom-shaped, with openwork designs, some engraving, and drilled holes along edge. Attached at one end a short tube of antler, presumably to hold feathers. L: 6"; with leather thong. $150

 

 

Colonial Spanish America

 

23. Cavalry sword with brass swept hilt. Blade straight double edge, 28.5", with broad fuller both sides. Inscribed "...Por Mi Rey" (...for my king). No scabbard. A genuine 18th century or earlier example. $300

 

Pre-Columbian Art

 

24. Ecuador, Esmaraldas, Tumaco or Jama Coaque, ca. 300 BC - 300 AD. Attractive figurine of standing female cupping her breasts. She wears long skirt, elaborate and tall head wrapping, plus jewelry: labret, nose and earrings, and heavy pendant necklace. Sharply molded and well preserved, with much red and ochre paint remaining. H: 4.8"; on black stand. Nice. $350

25. Ecuador, Manabi, Manabi Coast, ca. 200-500 AD. A very interesting hard ceramic stamp seal, the handle shaped as a god’s body out of which emanates a serpent’s head. Seal base with gridiron design. A most interesting piece. Cf. Saville, Antiquities of the Manabi, pl. L, no. 9. $150

A collection of antique copies of very rare hand made American "peace medals" distributed to native chiefs. Most if not all of the following medals were made in the 19th century.

 

26. George Washington Peace Medal (replica) Indian Peace Medal, dated 1792. In foreground, to the right, stands the uniformed figure of George Washington. He reaches out right hand to receive a smoking peace pipe from the feather-clad Indian on the left. The Indian stands next to a tree, his discarded tomahawk at his foot. Behind the Indian, an evergreen tree with four branches, while in the background a farmer with a team of oxen plows near his homestead. Legend in two lines: "George Washington, President 1792." Reverse of medal inscribed with the Great Seal of the Unite States -- an heraldic American eagle: wings raised, shield breast, "E Pluribus Unum" ribbon in mouth, and holding arrows and laurel branch. Looped heavy frame surrounding engraved plate. Size: 99 x 65 mm. $400up

27. George Washington Peace Medal (replica) Another example as previous, but an earlier copy, of monumental size and dated at 1793. Around plate, a thick rounded rim with heart-shaped loop at top. Size: 6.6" x 4.75". Cf. Prucha, p. 80, no. 27. $1500up

28. George Washington Peace Medal (later replica) A similar 1793 oval medal except this one is much smaller. There is a dark tarnish on the periphery of both sides. The Indian has a six feathered headdress. Reverse also with the Great Seal of the United States. H: 4" x 2.65" $400

29. George Washington Peace Medal (later replica) Another medal as preceding, also 1793. The Indian’s headdress with five feathers, and he wears arm bands and oval peace medal around neck. Medal’s reverse same as previous two. With looped frame around, and strung with a strand of red trade beads. Size: 83 x 60 mm. Looks as if piece is a casting, but in fine style. $350

30. Obverse with legend: "G. WASHINGTON PRESIDENT," around top, and "1789" below in exergue. A full length figure of an Indian, with feathered bonnet and wrapped in a blanket, stands on plowed ground as he casts aside his tomahawk. The Indian extends out his hand holding a peace pipe to an armed, allegorical female figure symbolizing the United States. She is depicted like the Roman Minerva. She reaches forward to the pipe proffered by the Indian. Her shield, engraved with Medusa’s face, occupies the ground between her and the Indian. Reverse of medal inscribed with the Great Seal of the Unite States -- an heraldic American eagle: wings raised, shield breast, "E Pluribus Unum" ribbon in mouth, and holding arrows and laurel branch. Across the top of the field: "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." Size: 104 x 80 mm. $1000up

31. George Washington Peace Medal (later replica) This and the following two silver oval peace medals are of the same 1789 type, but each of slightly different style. 89 x 67 mm. Again, each is set into looped frame such as is seen in the previous examples. $200-300

32. George Washington Peace Medal (later replica) Another 1789 example, this a little smaller. Size: 83 x 65 mm. $200-300

33. George Washington Peace Medal (replica) A third 1789 example with very dark patina. This example set among turquoise nugget beads. Attractive. Size: 82 x 65 mm. $300

34. George Washington Peace Medal (replica) Another George Washington medal as previous, but this dated to 1795, the year of the Treaty of Greenville. This with fairly thick frame and ovoid loop. 101 x 67 mm. Strung in necklace of turquoise cylindrical beads, and shell discs of wampum-like appearance. $300

35. Peace and Friendship medal oval, reverse like previous examples, dated 1797. Obv. with clasped Indian and white man hands above, crossed peace-pipe and tomahawk pipe. "PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP" interspersed among images. Oval. 115 x 76 mm.. Nice! $350up

36. Treaty of Greenville oval medal dated August 3, 1795. A very elaborately engraved border surrounds the medal on both sides. 106 x 78 mm. Beautifully toned and attached to a strand of turquoise nuggets and shell disc beads. Each side engraved with American eagle with nimbus and ribbon bearing E PLURIBUS UNUM. A beautiful OLD piece and conceivably an authentic one. $1000up

37. Treaty of Greenville Peace Medal (replica) Silver medal for the "Treaty of Greenville," dated 3rd of August, 1775. An oval plate of silver, holed for suspension, and engraved on both sides. Large corroded hole in center. $150

38. James Madison, a small 1809 silver peace medal with Pipe tomahawk and peace pipe crossed on reverse. D: 34mm. Holed with strand of Indian beads. Cf Belden #20 for larger sizes. $200

39. John Quincy Adams, a silver medal with larger than usual suspension hole. Bust r., Pipe tomahawk and peace pipe crossed. D: 76mm. Nice toning, probably a copy of the Federalist president who wasn't much interested in western Indian tribes. $150

(More medals later in auction)

 

AMERINDS

 

40. Indian Points: Collection of Columbia River type arrowheads. A choice group of 60 gem points predominantly in colored cherts, flints, carnelians, and jaspers, and one fine banded agate. Symmetrically arranged as triangles and rosettes around volute-like center, and mounted in 14"x18" wood frame under glass. Points likely from Idaho. Nice! $200

41. Indian Points: Collection of Columbia River type arrowheads. Decoratively arranged lot of 58 points, mounted in 14"x18" wood frame under glass. Smaller gem-like points, oblate but mostly triangular notched-end types, in obsidian and some darker or colored flints and chert -- laid out as two lozenges flanking central bar. $150

42. Indian Points: Collection of Columbia River type arrowheads. Lot of 68 very fine points, black or dark colored, and mostly obsidian. predominantly variations on triangular notched-end shapes, but including a large and choice leaf-shaped blade in center. Arranged as radiating semi-circles at sides, and vertical and horizontal rows for rest. Mounted in 14"x18" wood frame under glass. Mostly Oregon or Northern California. $200

43. Indian Points: Collection of Columbia River type arrowheads. Mounted in 14"x18" wood frame under glass, a group of 48 mostly larger points of simpler triangular or leaf shapes. These in blackish, gray, brown, and other colored flint, chert, chalcedony and agates. Some interesting older material here, arranged as two concentric circles with additional row at sides. Probably from Idaho and Washington. $150

44. Indian Points: Collection of Columbia River type arrowheads. A fine group of 69 points, with at least 20 in colored or black flint and the rest obsidian, mounted in 14"x18" wood frame under glass. Arranged as large central radiating wheel with linear framing at top and sides. Mostly simpler notched-end blades, with some very fine larger triangular-shaped ones. Probably Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. $175

45. Indian Points: Collection of Columbia River type arrowheads. A fine group of 62 points, two in chert or flint, the rest obsidian -- arranged as two largege rosettes with two smaller above and below. Mostly of triangular notched-ends shape, with a few leaf-shaped. Mounted in 14"x18" wood frame under glass. Probably from Oregon/Northern California. $150

46. Kentucky Indians. A fine tobacco pipe bowl in the form of a human head. The pinkish-brown pipestone carving lacks a wood stem. The base has old inked inscription: "KY / 1901 / Long." H: 3". Nice quality. $500

47. Mexico, 19th century, an unsheathed modified cutlass or machete with mother-of-pearl inlays, including flying birds, on the curved handle. Blade is marked in Spanish: "L. LAVE & CA., ACERO FUNDIDO, No 87 NUP." L: 17". $400

48. North American Indians, perhaps Southwest, a contemporary. unidentified tribe’s handicraft: a necklace comprised of discs of polished shell with pendant, also carved, in the form of a stylized bird with spread wings. Very attractive. $100

49. Northwest Coast, A very attractive helmet type mask in the form of a swimming duck, with an orca’s head comprising the duck’s breast and a "scallop-edged" mask (as no. 85) forming its back and tail feathers. Finely and elegantly carved of a thick piece of wood. Duck in violet-blue and dark green with black details. Orca in dark and light green with linear details in red. Face mask with black, green, and red patterns, with indigo on forehead. L: 17.5". Very nice. $250 up

50. Northwest Coast, Very characteristic looking mask of a "horned" raptor bird or an owl. Mask squarish and neatly carved, with anthropomorphizing facial features. Eye almond-shaped and down sloping. Also a groove around the cheeks and mouth to indicate the border between the feathers and beak. Face in blue paint with white dots at "ears," with pupils in black, and mouth edged in red. H: 12.5". Pleasing and well carved. $350

51. Northwest Coast, another wooden mask closely similar, but by a somewhat less elegant hand. Wood grayish and weather stained, with slight traces of similar colors as previous mask under the patina. H: 13.75". $350

52. Northwest Coast, a good-sized mask, heavy and thick, carved as a fox head. Face angular and anthropomorphizing. With high, narrow squared ears, raised and arched brows, continuous with bridge of long nose, frame large almond-shaped eyes. Three sides of bottom of mask with animal’s toothy grin. Mask of grayish color. H: 17". A big and bold artwork. $350

53. Northwest Coast, Well carved and boldly colored mask of a bear. Mask essentially triangular in form with curved and swelling cranium surmounted by two narrow angular ears. The blocky muzzle thrusts forward sharply. The eyes small and circular, and the clenched teeth human but for the long incisors. Face ornamented with brightly painted patterns: red at lips, light blue-violet at forehead, sandy yellow at eyes, other colors at cheeks and chin. H: 18.25". A striking piece. $400

54. Northwest Coast, another similar mask to preceding but colors darker and more subdued but for pink of lips and unusual flame pattern at brows and chin. H:18.5". Attractive. $350

55. Northwest Coast, a third mask as preceding, with only two colors: red-brown at lips and panel across the eyes, and black at forehead-eyebrows. A fine rustic-looking object. H: 20". $350

56. Northwest Coast, G a good sized, thick shield-like mask with straight sides and rounded bottom and top. Anthropo-morphized eagle face with frowning stern visage, the nose a hawk’s or eagle’s beak. Brows and beard and "mustache" in black, eyes and mouth red-brown, beaky nose in blue. H: 19". A well carved and stylish object. $400

57. Northwest Coast, another nice eagle "shield" mask like preceding. This smaller, a bit more weathered with darker toning. H: 15". $350

58. Northwest Coast, a pair of large frontlet type masks of hollowed out V-shape. Each with prominent curved beak, circular bulging eyes, and raised eye feathers in a different color -- probably a hawk or an osprey. Head stained red-brown with beak and eye feathers in black. Each signed "AW" at bottom, near tip of beak. L: 18.75"; 19". Boldly stylized and decorative. $750/2

59. Northwest Coast, a carved wood frontlet in the form of an "eared" raptor bird. Its beak long and narrow with painted transverse grooves, and its eyes small and circular. Painted in green and yellow with linear details in black. L: 10.5". $200

60. Northwest Coast, A very decorative large oval dish, presumably like those used in the potlatch festivities. Dish of shallow depth with broad sloping sides and flat base. On exterior a central motif of a salmon with owl, frontal, standing within. Sides comprised of two very stylized frontal beaver(?) faces, plus oval and triangle ornament. In varied greens and blues, red, white, and black over darker wood stain. H: 20.5". Very attractive. $300

61. Northwest Coast, Thick oval mask, large and heavy, of a bird’s head. It has a narrow, curved beak on a very human face -- with heavy curved eyebrows atop prominent almond eyes, softly rounded and swelling cheeks and brows. Eyes outlined in black, green patterns on cheeks, crescentic shape in white on forehead with interior dots. Characteristic N. W. Coast petal-like "ruff" framing face. H: 15". $250

62. Northwest Coast, another bird faced mask closely similar in appearance to previous,. H: 16.25". Choice! $225

63. Northwest Coast, a fairly thick mask of lightweight wood, carved as a male face with rather beneficent expression. Descending down forehead a crest-like ridge which connects to the similarly raised eyebrows, all painted in black. At chin a suggestion of a beard or goatee. Paired scarification on left forehead, and smaller multi-colored ones at cheeks. Rest of face in red. H: 16". A very pleasant piece. $225

64. Northwest Coast, another example closely similar to preceding red-faced mask. With this one, however, there is larger scarification on cheeks. H: 15.75". $225

65. Northwest Coast, another red-face mask as preceding two, but this more darkly colored and older looking. H: 16". $225

66. Northwest Coast, a thick mask of light weight wood, with forcefully carved "grotesque" face with broad flat nose, and wide grimacing mouth with two long canines. Leaves at sides, parted hair(?) at top, and two recumbent bears or dogs on head. Face painted blue-gray, black at head band and eyes, green at "leaves.," with bears in brown. H: 14.5". A vivid characterization; a great wall ornament. $400

67. Northwest Coast, a good sized mask of light wood, perhaps cedar. Stylishly carved face in traditional style with large eyes and sharply creased folds running from nostrils to side of mouth. Nicely carved with some weathering and dark patina. H: 18.5" $400

68. Northwest Coast, a walrus skull with scrimshawed tusks. Piece comprised of front of skull only, with teeth and tusks in place and intact. Each decorated with nicely scrimshawed scene. One a finely executed Eskimo portrait, the other the head of a walrus. (Perhaps the hunter and the victim.) L: 20". A fascinating collectible. $2500

69. Northwest Coast, Haida, ca. 1870-90. Argillite totem pole, with chiseled out groove on back. Thunderbird atop, and below it a beaver wearing a skil. Under beaver is the head of an orca with a large halibut in its mouth. An owl-like mask completes the totem, which is on a base of its own. Perfect except for small old chips off beak of thunderbird. H: 14". Unsigned, but perhaps by Charlie Edensaw. Cf. Barbeau, Haida Carvers in Argillite, p. 75, similar in style to no.87, also p. 79. Ex Santa Fe Gallery purchase. $3500

70. Northwest Coast, Haida, ca. 1875. A skinner’s knife with nice bone handle, chipped on one side. The steel blade is of Islamic origin with Arabic inscription on one side, and a stylized fish design on the other. The fish maybe Islamic but resembles Haida work to the point that it was obtained by a Haida Indian in trade (The knife perhaps Central Asian or Turkic and entering the area via Russian traders.) The knife in a simple deerskin sheath. Knife L: 8.75"; sheath, 7". $300

71. Northwest Coast, Kwakiutl contemporary. Fine elaborate mask with broad, stylized, almost monstrous features -- likely he was, "the Wild Man of the Woods." He has thick, broad lips in wide-mouthed grimace, plus bulging eyes, and aquiline, beak-like nose. The whole painted in colorful zones and elegant designs -- in white, pink, red, violet, green, and black. Mask with added details of horse hair and feathered tufts at brows and atop head. H: 14". Very compelling. For series, cf. Kwakiutl Art, pp. 218-223. $450

72. Northwest Coast, Haida, late 19th century. a butcher’s knife marked, "JUKES COULSON", with remarkable painted goatskin or parchment sheath. The long steel blade has a five rivet wood handle over the tang. The sheath’s painted design is of a raven standing over a bird-helmeted demon. A small stylized face painted below the top of the sheath, and a belt loop on the back side. Knife L: 13"; sheath L: 9". $500

73. Northwest Coast, Haida or Kwakiutl style. A very well carved, thick wood mask of man with grimacing expression, his teeth bared. Deeply incised grooves at forehead, eyes, and corners of mouth emphasize the emotion portrayed. The neat, regular features painted in white, red, and black patterns, all obscured by dark patina. H: 12". A very fine object. $400

74. Northwest Coast, Haida, recent. Two attractive souvenir pieces made to resemble finely carved argillite. A seated bear wearing skil, a hat, atop its head. H: 8". Also a totem pole, by Inca Products, North surrey, B.C. H: 5". $50-$75/2

75. Northwest Coast, Haida-style a shaman’s pendant of carved femur bone, in totem style showing a ram atop a bear atop an eagle. Holed in back for suspension. Nicely carved with even patina. Well preserved with old inked museum or collection number on back. H: 10.75". An unusual item, boldly carved. $1000 up

76. Northwest Coast, Haida-style. carved wood dance mask of grimacing round-face "ghost" or "shark." Black and olive painted designs, somewhat faded, are evident. Considerable attention was lavished on the teeth by the artist. Eyes deeply incised, overall a stylish mask. H: 14" (36 cm.).Cf. Coe, Sacred Circle, no. 278. $350

77. Northwest Coast, Haida-style. wooden human face mask with European-style beard and mustache -- perhaps a "stranger" mask, generally a comic figure in the dance dramas. Carved of light weight wood, with long straight nose, and prominent shelf-like brows. Mask stained a deep green with beard and mustache delicately painted in black. Interior somewhat smoothed from use. H: 11.4". $150

78. Northwest Coast, Haida-style an unusual and elaborately carved war club, fashioned from a knobbed tree branch. The wooden handle is beautifully decorated with panels of animal and bird heads, as well as a full bodied swimming seal and a full bodied lizard. The wood’s naturally knobby points are painted as bird heads. Incised stars decorate the long handle. Probably used in potlatch ceremonies. L: 34". $200

79. Northwest Coast, Haida-style. an old skinner’s knife with a well carved jade handle in the form of a standing, stylized bear, its hands clasped in front. The handle a very handsome spinach green with zones of yellow green. The bear’s circular eyes inlaid with ivory or shell. The unmarked steel blade curves upward. Handle repaired, otherwise nicely preserved. L: 9.5". Very rare. A fine object. Green jade deposits are known from scattered deposits along the northern Pacific Coast. $500

Material and style similar to Maoris of New Zealand.

80. Northwest Coast, Haida-style. an unsheathed, forged steel knife. The small handle of incised and carved horn with inlaid abalone shell to form a stylized face. L: 12". An unusual piece. $400

81. Northwest Coast, Haida-style Portrait mask of older man or woman, with squarish, jeweled face. Mouth open and eyes sad looking. Lips in red paint, mouth and eyes white, brows in blue, and black patterning over face. Some minor age cracks. Fine stylish work. H: 11.6". $300

82. Northwest Coast, Haida-style Large oval "Pugwis" mask, the face of the "Man of the Sea," i.e., a merman. Mask finely and thinly carved. The face with characteristic twin "buckteeth" and circular bulging eyes. Wood looks old but colors likely enhanced in resent decades, with intricate shape following facial grooves and surface zones. In blues, browns, reds, and white. H: 16.5". Handsome. $400

83. Northwest Coast, Haida-style Interesting artifact of a sword fish’s bill carved with four separated, frontal, stylized face masks of Haida spirits, arranged lengthwise along the bill. Apparently unpublished type of Haida work. L: 26". $200

84. Northwest Coast, Haida-style A carved shaman’s or speaker’s staff. Hardwood carving with clan symbols in "totem pole" style: raven with wolf, over bear and beaver. Carved finial L: 12"; base (cut off diagonally) L: 10.75". Probably the oldest and best Northwest carving in the collection. $750up

85. Northwest Coast, Haida-style. Thick circular mask in wood with convex surface and flat, petal-like carved "ruff" edging it. Stylized, somewhat friendly-looking face carved with raised eyebrows, incised cleft chin, and flattish nose. Perhaps Komokwa, "Lord of the Oceans." Mask pale wood or white-washed, now dark; ruff, brows, chin, band across eyes, and "mustache" in green; nostrils and lips in red-brown. H: 12.5". $200

86. Northwest Coast, Haida-style. Another mask closely similar to previous "Komokwa" mask, but this with paint more worn and wood overall darker. H:12.75". $200

87. Northwest Coast, Haida-style. Another mask like preceding, but best preserved of the three. The paint the freshest and brightest. H: 13". $250

88. Northwest Coast, Kwakiutl, late 19th century. A spoon of graceful shape, carved from wood. Bowl of spoon carved, while handle steamed and bent to shape with decorative notches at either end. Spoon rather weathered with wormholes evident. L:8.75". Cf. Hawthorne, Kwakiutl Art, fig. 361. $150

89. Northwest Coast, Northern Washington State, Olympic Peninsula, Makah Tribe. . A fine whale bone club -- the staff of which is painted with a stylized sperm whale with a large gull flying behind the whale’s tail flukes. The rectangular handle has a painted two-toothed "happy" face. Painted details are in black on both sides of club. A neatly inked museum number and Makah inscription on handle in back. L: 23" (58 cm.).Choice! Cf. Sacred Circles, no. 341 for Nooktan example. $1000up

90. Northwest Coast or South Eskimo. a dagger with bone handle having simple guard. Iron or steel blade with raised mid-rib. An inked museum number is on the handle. L: 12.5". $250

91. Northwest Coast, South Eskimo or Tlingit.-style. Another good-sized mask of human face, perhaps an elderly woman, closely similar to previous, but a bit narrower with the carving more delicate and refined. Colors as preceding mask, but better preserved. Attractive. H: 17.5". Perhaps by the same artist as previous 2 masks. $275

92. Northwest Coast, South Eskimo- or Tlingit-style. Another example as previous but slightly different. This with raised, goggle-like shape around the eyes. His features somewhat more refined and delicate. His cap in white rabbit(?) fur, and his "hair" more brownish. H: 18.75". Attractive. $275

93. Northwest Coast, Souvenir Pieces. a set of six ivory "cocktail" picks, each surmounted by colorfully decorated carved totems. Average L: 3.75". $100/6

94. Northwest Coast, Tlingit. Copper dagger and decorated triangular pommel, with handle neatly wrapped in strips of hide. The fairly broad blade is tapered, with raised midrib. The wood pommel is a beautifully rendered anthropomorphized shark face. Its wide, down turned mouth and circular eyes inlaid with attractive silver and green abalone shell. Slight smooth wear to pommel, with one small tack missing from the side. Otherwise, wood with fine old patina. Blade looks as if it was covered with a pitch-like substance, as a protective measure, sometime in the past. L: 18.75" (48 cm.). A very important museum piece!
Cf. Sotheby Park Bernet, NY, October 1979, lot 129. (call for estimate)

95. Northwest Coast, Tlingit-style. Pleasing, simple wood mask of angled shape. The outer faces slabbed flat, with the carving recessed below the surface. Stylized features with lips slightly pursed, frowning brows, and bulging eyes. Probably Komokwa, "King of the Undersea World, Master and Protector of the Seals, who were a symbol of wealth." In varnished cedar wood, unpainted. H: 11.8". Fine decorative piece. $350

96. Northwest Coast, Tsimshian-style, a very large, thick and heavy face mask from dense wood. Male face with deep grooves at cheeks and around open mouth: his expression looking of exhaustion. His tongue slightly protruding, no teeth apparent. He wears a cap of light gray fur, with his dark hair, beard and mustache in dark fur or human hair. H: 19". Large and impressive. Scarce. $400

97. Northwest Coast, Tsimshian-style, another large mask of human face, perhaps an elderly woman. Face with deep grooves at cheeks and around open mouth: her expression somewhat forlorn. Her tongue slightly protruding, no teeth apparent. Wood stained red, some black details, all under old dark patina. Large and impressive. H: 18". Perhaps by the same artist as previous two masks. $400

98. Northwest Coast, Tsimshian-style, another very large mask of human face, perhaps an elderly woman. Face with deep grooves at cheeks and around open mouth: her expression somewhat forlorn. Her tongue slightly protruding, no teeth apparent. Wood stained red, some black details, all under old dark patina. Large and impressive. H: 18". Perhaps by the same artist as previous two masks. $400

99. Northwest Coast- Haida style an unusual cylindrical totem pole-shaped ivory box with hawk atop bear, who holds a child. The box contains five ivory dice. Lid repaired, otherwise box perfect and most desirable. H: 3.15". $350up

100. Northwest Coast-style. Two ended rattle in carved and painted cedar wood, each end a stylized janiform head with hat. At either end attached hide strips, one side still with pieces of hoof as danglers/rattles. Handle painted with black and red stain. L: of wood handle: 10". Interesting and scarce. $100

101. Northwest Coast, a very fine dish in various colors. H: 20.5". Choice. $250

102. Paper Ephemera. A lot of miscellaneous paper items including an Indian drawing, an album on the Kennedy assassination, a very old Chinese book, old threshing company account book (1880's) etc. $50 lot

103. Paper Ephemera. A box lot of old newspapers and assorted paper ephemera. A real grab bag of scarce and little seen odds and ends. Newspapers W.W.II and earlier; equally old mailers, advertisements, manuals and more. Also a small group of pristine California farms crate labels, plus old men's magazines and Catholic newspapers. A real treasure trove! $125/lot

104. Peace Medal or Indian Traders Ornament (replica). Gilt silver round pendant, pierced, with crude hanging loop. Obverse with incised scene: on a hill top an Indian, in long tunic, points drawn bow at stag standing next to tree. Flowers next to tree, sun above with several stars in sky. Reverse with maker’s mark, "DE," stamped twice. D: 39 mm. $200

105. Plains Indians. Unsheathed knife. a long bladed buffalo skinning knife, the 12" long steel blade marked: "I. WILSON, SYCAMORE ST, SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND." The dark wood handle with six rivets. Knife L: 16.75". $150

106. Plains Indians, 20th century. A rawhide rattle representing a buffalo with animal claw "horns," and painted face. Wooden handle with painted diamond and triangles in red. Fringed tassel at base. Nice preserved. Overall L: 18". Cf. C. Miles, Indian and Eskimo Artifacts, p. 198, figs. 8.20, 8.23. $150

107. Plains Indians, Blackfoot. "Green River" butcher knife in typical leather sheath studded with three long rows of brass tacks. The curved steel blade is stamped: "J. RUSSEL & CO., GREEN RIVER WORKS." Knife L:11"; sheath, L:10". Cf. Peterson, American Knives, fig. 150; and Hothem, Indian Artifacts, p. 274. $300

108. Plains Indians, Blackfoot. Another Green River knife with fine sheath. The steel blade also marked: "J. RUSSEL & CO., GREEN RIVER WORKS," with rhomb below. The sheath nicely beaded on thick folded leather with a crescent of multi-colored around the bottom and a panel of red and white beads on top. Knife L: 10.25"; sheath, L:9". Cf. Peterson, American Knives, fig. 150; and Hothem, Indian Artifacts, p. 274. $300

109. Plains Indians, Blackfoot. Tribe, A nice sheathed skinning knife. The heavy, folded leather sheath with long tassel of horse hair and finely designed beading in green, red , pink, and white, along the top and side of the sheath. A fringe of bells beneath the beaded panel. The steel knife marked: "I. WILSON, SYCAMORE ST, SHEFFIELD, ENGLD." Knife, L: 11.5"; sheath, L: 109.25". A choice specimen! $300

110. Plains Indians, Blackfoot. Tribe, Another sheathed knife. Beaded heavy leather knife sheath with thong ties dangling. A steel-bladed knife, a butcher’s type, sharply honed and with wood handle. Knife L: 13"; sheath, L: 11.75". Cf. Chernoff, American Indian Knives, pl. II. $200

111. Plains Indians, ca. 1870-1890. An unsheathed steel bladed butcher’s knife marked: "H. JOHANSEN" on the 8" blade. A nice wooden handle with flat copper pommel adorns the weapon. Knife L: 12.5". $200

112. Plains Indians, Cheyenne. Robust belt knife with broad, symmetrical lancelet steel blade, brass guard, and dark walnut grips. Added to the six brass rivets in the handle are white metal inlays forming a rosette, a crescent, and a bar. The interesting sheath is two panels of tacked together rawhide overlaid with snakeskin, held together with two rows of upholstery tacks along the edge. Decorative strip of black felt at inner row of tack, and a tuft of buffalo hair at hilt of sheath. Well preserved but blade and tacks suffer from a proper cleaning. Knife L: 12.5"; sheath, L: 8.75". $400

113. Plains Indians, Crow., A fine iron-bladed pipe tomahawk . The hollowed out wood shaft is decorated with three cross groupings of brass tacks. The socketed blade has an openwork heart design (the point bent slightly) in the center of a perforated dot image around the blade. The pipe bowl, on the opposite side of the haft, is forged from the same metal as the blade. L: 25.5"; W: (blade): 10.5". A nice specimen. Cf. Petersen, American Indian Tomahawks, pl. XI, and no. 193. $700

114. Plains Indians, Crow Tribe, ca. 1875. A "war bundle" whistle with painted red and green lozenge design on shaft of whistle. One end, in green, carved as a serpent’s head. L:7.5". Cute! Provenance: Lammer’s Trading Post’s Crow Agency, purchased in 1875. $200

115. Plains Indians, Northern tribes, probably Sioux. A fine iron-bladed pipe tomahawk of nineteenth century origin. The hollowed out wood haft is wrapped with hide from about two thirds of its length. Mouthpiece carved as a bird head with an acorn in its mouth. Brass tacks form the bird’s eyes. Pipe bowl may have been re-drilled at a subsequent date, presumably to improve the pipe’s smoking characteristics. L: 21.5". A fine specimen. $300

116. Plains Indians, Oglala Sioux. "Skull- crusher" in crystalline serpentine, of ovoid/biconical shape. The long handle rawhide wrapped, with bicolored fur tassel below weapon’s head. The tassel attached with woven horsehair. L: 20.5". $250

117. Plains Indians or Pioneers, early 19th century. Iron ax head, folded and wrought from a single bar, with the forged ends of the bar making up the blade. Without noticeable touch marks or marks of a handle; most likely the ax was a trade piece. L:4.75". Cf. L. Hothen, pp. 164-65; Petersen, nos. 25-34.

$100

118. Plains Indians, probably Cree. Pipe tomahawk with combined steel ax head and pipe bowl, without touchmark. The haft is undecorated but for a nicely carved, inch long mouthpiece. The blade simply but elegantly wrought, with simple chevron design on socket at the pipe bowl end. Both blade and handle are beautifully patinated. Overall L: 18.75"; blade, L: 8". Museum quality. See Petersen no. 128, attributed to Plains Cree. $500

119. Plains Indians, probably Cree. Pipe tomahawk with combined steel ax head and pipe bowl, similar to but smaller than the preceding. The haft with carved, inch long mouthpiece. The blade simply wrought, with incised decoration. Overall L: 16.5"; blade, L: 7.25". Nice. See Petersen no. 137. $500

120. Plains Indians, probably Sioux. A fine skinning knife with wooden handle studded with fifteen brass tacks to form a circular design on the pommel and both sides of the handle. The steel blade unmarked. The sheath of folded rawhide, neatly decorated with colorful beads forming multi-colored triangular designs. Also a beaded tassel with two metal hollow tubes to provide a tinkling sound. Knife L: 14"; sheath, L: 12". Choice! $400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

121. Plains Indians, probably Sioux. Pipe tomahawk with combined steel ax head and pipe bowl. The head without touchmarks. The finely carved haft is decorated with row of five tacks on either side of the handle near the ax head (only four visible in one of the rows), and another five lower down along the back. Frontal edge of handle, just below the head, with four notches. At base of handle, near pipe mouth, are finger grooves for enhanced gripping. Handle with some age cracks; modest delamination of blade. Overall L: 23"; blade, L: 8". A really nice, elegant piece, with fine patina on haft and typically rusted blade. See Petersen no. 146 (there as Sioux). $350

122. Plains Indians, Sioux. a very nicely preserved beaded sheathed skinner’s steel knife. The knife has a finger guard on top, while the bottom guard is apparently missing. The rounded handle has an iron conical pommel. The folded leather sheath is beautifully beaded in blue, red, black, and yellow, along with two beaded tassels. Knife L: 11"; sheath, L: 8.5". $350

 

123. Plains Indians, Sioux. a skinner’s knife with extraordinarily fine beaded leather sheath. The entire face of the sheath is neatly beaded in geometric designs with virtually every color of bead available. The back of the sheath has an interesting Indian drawing depicting a feather bonneted Indian and confronting horse. Long leather thongs ending in copper bells complete the magnificent sheath. The long steel blade knife unmarked, the handle in wood. Knife L: 12.5"; sheath, L: 10.5". $300

 

124. Plains Indians, Sioux. a fine antler-handled skinner’s knife with unmarked steel blade. The highly decorative leather sheath is fully beaded with blue, red, and yellow over a white beaded field trimmed in blue with three sunbursts highlighting the field. Leather tassels edging bottom of sheath. Knife L: 19"; sheath, L: 10". Nice.
(An old tag indicates the knife was purchased in Deadwood, South Dakota.)

$250

 

125. Plains Indians, Sioux. a fine sheathed skinner’s knife, steel bladed, with rawhide wrapped handle. The sheath in elaborately beaded calfskin with leather fringe tipped with "bells." Beaded in red, blue, and yellow in beaded ground of white. Knife L: 11"; sheath, L: 9.5". $250

126. Plains Indians, Sioux. A skinner’s knife with steel blade stamped: "F.J. POPE." The simple wood handle loosely clamped to the blade by two simple screw rivets. The attractive sheath is a multi-colored beaded calfskin with leather fringing on one side. Knife L: 9.5"; sheath, L: 7". $200

127. Plains Indians, Sioux. Steel blade skinner’s knife in simple leather sheath, with one small panel of red and blue beads on yellow beaded field. Leather tongs with simple "ojime" bead. Knife L: 11.5"; sheath, L: 9.5". $200

 

128. Plains Indians, Sioux. A skinner’s steel knife, blade unmarked, with slab-like wooden handle held in place by three rivets. The handle has "XH" or "HX" carved on one side. The leather sheath has a beaded fringe on two sides with longer-than-average leather decorations and ties. Knife L: 11"; sheath, L: 8.75". $300

 

129. Plains Indians, Another skinner’s steel-bladed knife like preceding with letters "XH" on one side of the handle, and a single "H" by itself on the other. The leather sheath has a design of beaded blue and green arrows facing each other at points over a full panel of white beaded background. An extraordinarily thick leather fringe decorates this fine sheath. Knife L: 9.25"; sheath, L: 7". Very handsome! $300

 

130. Plains Indians, Sioux. Another sheathed knife similar to previous lot. Sheath again with thick fringe and beaded with blue, red, and black geometric patterns on white ground. The curved steel knife has a small guard affixed to the wood handle. (No incised lettering on the handle on this specimen.) Knife L: 10.5"; sheath, L: 7.5". $275

131. Plains Indians, Sioux. An unusual skinner’s knife with sheath. The sheath of two narrow shaped pieces wrapped together with long bands of horse hair. Over this a sewn, open work cover with beaded panel of green bands on red field on one side, while the stitched hem on the back forms a long loop for attaching to belt. The thin stiletto-like steel blade has a wood handle with three rivets. Knife L: 9.25"; sheath, L: 9.5". $250

 

132. Plains Indians, Sioux Tribe Another skinner’s knife sheathed in rather "patriotic" beading of red, white, and blue. The upper half checkerboard pattern reminiscent of the "Stars and Stripes;" the lower half white with red and blue diagonals. Knife’s wood handle encased in calf skin or gut. Nice condition, the back of sheath with rich, dark patina. Knife L: 10.25"; sheath, L: 8.5". $250

 

133. Russian Peace Medal. Large silver portrait medal of Czar Nicholas I, 1796-1855, depicting the bust of the czar in high relief. He wears full military uniform with eagle atop the helmet. Russian inscription around the portrait. Back of medal covered with red velvet insert. Looped for wearing. D: 4". Rare. $500

134. San Carlos, Arizona. A set of five copper Apache trade coins: 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, and $1 denominations. Marked, "San Carlos Trading Enterprise. Good for (denomination) in Trade." In exergue, "San Carlos, Arizona." On the reverse is the value of each coin. $100/5

 

135. Sculpture varia Hardwood carved owl, 8 in., root carving with bird head, 8 in., abstract bronze on wood base, 6 in., abstract "cat" letter-holder 8.5 inches. $100/4 pcs

 

136. Sculpture varia Abstract carved sculpture, Ht.18"., entitled "the kite" dated 1964 by ZAREMBA $150

137. Sculpture varia A lot of two resin abstracts: a white pigeon on base. 8 in. ht., bi-colored "Cycladic"-style figure on marble base, Ht:; 11.5". $50/2 pcs.

138. Sculpture varia A lot 2 items: cubist "See-hear-speak no evil", Ht 16.5, signed Karen Swildens, cast plaster bust of Lincoln(?), Marwal Ind. Ht.17 in.(on base). $100/2 pcs

139. South Carolina, Civil War Era (later replicas) Lot of six slave badges of roughly octagonal shape in tin or brass plated lead. $100/6

140. Southwest United States, Amerind. A Baby Quilt, ca. 68 x 80 inches, white with brown borders, each square with Indian child embroidered in light green material with black thread detail. $750

 

141. Southwest United States, Anasazi, ca. 100-600 AD. A fine brown ware bowl of good size. Exterior with red slip, the interior in glossy black. The outside of bowl with hand-stippled texturing. Apparently intact and free of repairs. D: 10". Choice. $450

142. Southwest United States, Arizona, Navajo Indians, late 19th or early 20th century. Fine concho belt in silver and turquoise. Belt consists of six good sized plaques, leather backed, and oval with scalloped edges and raised star burst pattern with central round turquoise, alternating with five smaller, similarly treated rectangular pieces. The style of the buckle derived from that on the rectangles. The whole strung on a newer, yet still old belt. L: 40"; plaque L: 3.7". Nice!! $750

143. Southwest United States, Arizona or New Mexico Indians. Lot of silver jewelry of various styles. Including: 10 pairs of earrings of different styles, both in traditional and contemporary styles (two gem set: in onyx and lapis). Plus a silver pendant shaped as an eagle feather, plus an openwork bolo tie of traditional style with dark green chrysocolla. Fine group. $200 lot

144. Southwest United States, Arizona or New Mexico Indians. another concho belt, this a woman’s in white leather studded with traditional-style silver bosses, some turquoise set. Also a sturdy silver cuff bracelet with central turquoise and chased chevron designs. Belt L: 31.5". Another handsome lot. $225/2

 

145. Southwest United States, Arizona, stone lot. Lot of four pieces. Two Hohokam(?) in a buff almost pophyrytic volcanic stone. One a thick ovoid grinder or pounder, the top carved as a simplified animal head. The second a form of pestle, with wide circular, slightly convex base. The other two deeply waisted celts, one in dark basaltic stone, the other tan with dark green spots. The dark one labeled; "upper Gila River, Arizona." L: 3.4"-5". $450/4

146. Southwest United States, A Navajo rug. This woolen rug, 30 x 60 in., in the prized "double weave" is an award-winner by a known weaver. It was made by J. ETSITTY, and won 3rd Prize at the 1969 Gallup N.M. Pow-wow. It shows the "Storm" pattern on the face, the reverse having alternating colored bands in reds, blacks, etc. A lovely work by a skilled weaver. $1000 up

147. Southwest United States, Navajo. A very attractive woolen rug, 49.5 x 33.5 inches, with alternating bands of white, gray and brown, each containing numerous bicolored "eye-dazzler" serrated diamonds. A clean rug, well woven. $1000 up

 

148. Southwest United States, Navajo, (Lukachukai?). A finely woven wool "YEI" rug, depicting 7 Yei figures in frontal view holding ears of corn. toothed border with black, yellow & brown. 43 x 73 inches A very attractive rug, well-woven, and quite clean. The "Yei" rugs have been popular for many decades. They always make for an attractive display. $1000 up

149. Southwest United States, Navajo, Mexican Water Reservation. A "Pictorial" rug, wool, 30 x 56 inches depicting a Church. Terra-cotta predominates, with bands top and bottom alternating in black, gray, white, yellow, red, etc. While it might not be a true "eye dazzler", it is a very lovely rug, well made and clean. $1000 up

150. Southwest United States, San Idelfonso Pueblo. A pair of burnished-ware pots by Carmelita Dunlap, dated 1980. Some chips & losses. Plus three earlier, ca. 1900, Pueblo bowls of fire reduction black ware. The deep, wide tapering bowls on small ring bases; the two largest with incised geometric decoration. D: 6" -14". Scarce. $175/5

151. Southwest Indians. a necklace of black beads adorned with four bone pendants and a Mexican 8 reale coin, dated 1877. The coin is corroded. L: 30". Still wearable. $150

 

152. Spanish Colonial, c. 1600-1700 A fine wood carving of a bearded monk; his head and upper body covered by a parchment poncho. A white painted cross adorns a heraldic-shaped breast plate. He wears a long sleeved shirt and full skirt with cord ties. His arms are outstretched. The sculpture sits on crude wood base. H: 11.5". $500

153. A group of brass pitchers from colonial Colombia. $200/lot

 

154. American c. 1900. A fraternal society sword. Cast brass "mameluke" style ornamental hilt with nicely detailed eagle head pummel. Deeply curved single edge blade with broad fuller both sides. Marked "Fischer’s". No scabbard. L: 33". $300

155. Bureau of Indian Affairs, early 20th century. Official police badge, no. 24. In nickel plated brass. In very fine condition. $75

 

156. Woodland Indians. Indian "skull crusher" celt ax. The knotted handle is hewn from a curved tree branch, the bark still intact. The ovoid celt protrudes from both sides of the hafting, with the branch split and tightly bound on either side of the ax head. L:16". Cf. Peterson, nos. 1-13. $300

 

157. Woodlands or Eastern Plains Indians. Pipe tomahawk, the fine steel blade of apparent British manufacture, although there are no hallmarks or stampings, only the fine quality to indicate the possible source of the blade. The handle is decorated with very small metal tacks; the mouthpiece, extending from the end of the haft for an inch, is made of iron. Overall L: 20.6"; blade, L: 7.75". Excellent quality. Cf. Petersen, no. 127. $300

 

158. Western United States, Utah, Ute Indians, ca. 1900. Indian cradle, or "tu-wa-cun", consisting of drop-shaped buckskin-covered board, with straps at back and a lace up bag at front to hold the infant, and twig construction awning to cover the head. Buckskin with yellow coloring and bead and fringe ornament. H: 36". Rare! $600

159. Western United States, Various Indians, antique. Lot of leather goods. Two handsomely beaded leather and cloth pouches or purses -- one with thunderbird motif, other with American eagle. A nice antique cradle with doll, in partly beaded leather that fits inside. Ca. 1900, and rare! Lastly a contemporary fringed pouch with small beaded appliqué -- attractive. L: 11.5". $275/5

160. Western United States, Various Indians, antique. Lot of baskets. Including: two shallow marriage baskets, perhaps Navajo, with traditional red and green woven designs (now a little light). Also a flattish handled "plate" with brown stepped designs. Last a two-tiered seeve(?), constructed of woven twigs. W: 11"-13". $175/4

More Pre-Columbian Art

 

161. Peru, Chancay, ca. 1300-1500 AD. A lot, of eight pieces of woven textiles. This with three pouches, narrow border edging and regular cloth sections. Weave motifs in both geometric, and bird designs, and two with felines. L: 8.5"-25". A nice lot. $400/8

162. Peru, Chancay, ca. 1300-1500 AD. Lot of seven varied fragments, like preceding lot. Mostly woven cloth, with few embroidered. All geometric but for one with tete-beche felines having long tab-like fringes. In brighter browns and tans, greens, vivid reds and yellows . L: 6"-17.5". A well preserved. colorful group. $375/7

 

163. Peru, Chancay, ca. 1300-1500 AD. A fine group of narrow border fragments, one with long tab-like fringing, in yellows, reds, pinks, green or blue, browns, and tans, with bird, feline and geometric motifs. One a vividly embroidered border of pelicans or cormorants. Also two choice sections with anthropomorphic horned demons. L: 9"-22". An excellent lot. $475/8

 

 

 

 

164. Peru, Chancay, ca. 1300-1500 AD. A lot of four larger pieces: one of stitched together woven panels, and two with long tab-like fringes. In brighter browns and tans, blacks, reds and yellows. Most with stylized pelican in angled rows motif, plus a charming alternating red and yellow birds. L: 17"-19". $475/4

165. Peru, Chancay, ca. 1300-1500 AD. Lot of five medium size pieces, in browns and tans, blacks, pinks, reds, blues, and yellows. One an attractive pouch with considerable embroidery in zig-zag pattern. A section with charming embroidered facing cat faces. Rest with birds and human faces, and one with fish. L: 12"-18". Good lot. $400/5

 

COINS, MEDALS, CURRENCY, TOKENS

 

166. UNITED STATES, 1787 Fugio cent with minor rim clip done at the infant American mint. Rare! $100up

 

167. U.S. Colonial restrike, 1788 half cent. Massachusetts Common Wealth. Choice. $50

 

168. U.S. Colonial restrike, 1788 cent. Massachusetts Common Wealth. Choice. $75

 

United States Cents

 

169. 1857 Flying Eagle. Choice Uncirculated, near gem. $1,000

 

170. 1861 Indian Head. Extremely Fine. $100

 

171. 1864 Indian Head. Choice uncirculated. Nicely toned. $200

172. 1864-L Indian Head. VF+. $50

 

173. 1867/7 Indian Head. Choice AU double strike. $225

 

174. 1877 Indian Head. Good/F. Rare! $575

 

175. 1908-S Indian Head. VF/XF. $125

 

176. 1909-S Indian Head. Choice AU. Rare $250

 

177. 1909-S Indian Head Cent. VF $100

 

178. 1909-S VDB Lincoln. Fine. $450

 

179. 1911-S Lincoln Cent. VF. $40

 

180. 1914-D Lincoln. About EF. Rare! $400

 

181. 1931-S Lincoln. EF. Scarce! $40

 

182. U. S. coin lot including an 1891s silver dollar, an 1908 half dollar, and 3 Columbian Exposition 1/2 dollars of 1892-93. $50up/5

 

183. U. S. 1962 proof set and a 1968 mint set. $20/2sets

 

184. Feuchtwanger Trial cent, 1837 in EF. $200

 

185. Dollars A lot of three. 1879 about EF,

1880 about fine, 1922 in VF. $100/3

 

186. Some interesting circulated American type coins including a 1944 Walking Liberty 50 cents; 1853 dime with arrows, a 1939s Mercury dime in EF, an 1867 nickel in VF+; a Buffalo nickel 1936s VF, and two holed coins. $50-100/7

 

187. Horse Racing Medal in white metal. Horse standing either side with inscriptions commemorating the two best trotters, George M. Patchen and Flora Temple. Mint state. $100up

 

188. Valley Forge Centennial bronze medal, 1778-1878 depicting a portrait of Geore Washington. 40mm. Hibler So-Called Dollars #137. VF+. $50

 

189. American Masonic Penny, 1851 from the Springfield, Mo. lodge. EF. $65

 

190. Hudson-Fulton Centennial bronze holed medal. Sailing ship/Steamer. Hibler, 383/84. F+. $25-50

 

191. American Political Campaign medal for the First People's Party Convention in 1892. holed. Weaver for president. $20-40

 

192. Store card, Missouri, 1850 brass 25mm token. Flying eagle to l. FITZGIBBON"S DAGUERROTYPE GALLERY/D. NICHOLSON'S GROCERY STORE/1850. Cf Adams MO 2. EF. $100

A very early piece of American photography memorabilia!

 

193. U. S. Civil War Card, New York, 1863 brass token. J. L. Bode BIRDSTUFFER around mounted stag's head./BOHEMIAN FANCY GLASSWARE 16 N. William ST. N. Y. Fuld. 630H1B. EF and Rare. $100

 

194. U. S. Civil War Card, New York, 1863 copper token. CHR. P. HETZEL/ROOFER NEW YORK 1863 with book press. Fuld 630AJ-1. EF. $35

 

 

 

195. U. S. Civil War Card, New York, 1863 copper token. HUSSEY'S SPECIAL MESSAGE POST 50 WILLIAM ST NY/Horseman to r., TIME IS MONEY/EXIGENCY. Fuld 630 AK 1a. VF. $25

 

196. U. S. Civil War Card, New York, 1863 copper token. EDWD. SCHULZE'S 24 WILLIAM STREET RESTAURANT/stag head and date. unpublished. EF. $50

 

197. U. S. Civil War Card, New York, 1863 copper token. ST. STEINFELD above coat of arms. SOLE AGENT FOR THE U.S./PRINCIPAL DEPOT OF THE FRENCH COGNAC BITTERS 70 NASSAU ST/date. Fuld 630 BU 2a. VF. $50

 

198. A lot of foreign circulated coins including a scarce Puerto Rican 1895 20 centavos in EF, several early Canadian coins, a German 5 marks, a cut-out Mexican silver coin and others all from the estate of the source of the following Confederate Paper Currency Hoard. $150/lot

 

All of the following notes are inscribed THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, Dated Feb. 17th, 1864 "Keatings & Ball, Columbia, S.C." All have original inked signatures. NO NOTES HAVE BEEN FOLDED IN lots 199-212! Ex Estate-Thomson & Chapin. Original 19th century paper wrappings included in lot 213. (Estimates based on Criswell)

 

199. $500, black with reddish horizontal line overprint. Equestrian statue of Washington over Confederate flag on left; General T. J. "Stonewall" Jackson in oval on right. Reverse blank but with red discoloration only on reverse. 7.5 x 3.25" Note is crisp, unfolded VF. Criswell, Confederate and Southern States Currency, 4th edition #489. T64. $200-350

 

200. $100, black with reddish overprint, Lucy Pickens in center, two soldiers left and Geo. W. Randolph in oval right. Reverse intricate blue back, in large letters HUNDRED. 7.5 x 3.25" Criswell 490 T65. Note is crisp, unfolded VF. $50-85

 

201. $50, black with light reddish overprint, Jefferson Davis in center. Reverse is blue with FIFTY in center. 7.4 x 3.25". Criswell 495sq. T66, a little creased and dirty nearly VF. $40-75

 

202. $20, reddish network background overprint, State Capitol at Nashville in center, A. H. Stephens in oval at right. Reverse light blue, TWENTY in center. 7.2 x 3.25". Criswell 504sq. T67. closely cropped on right side. VF $20-40

 

203. $10, black with reddish overprint, in center horses pulling cannon, R.M.T. Hunter in oval at right. Reverse light blue with TEN in center. Criswell 540sq. T68. creased VF $20-35

 

204. $5, reddish overprint background, black, State Capitol at Richmond, Va, C. G. Memminger in oval at r. Back blue with some red staining. Criswell 558sq T 69. $20-35

 

The following lots will be multiple note lots most of which will have some red staining on the backs, a stain which, we believe can be eliminated with proper conservation

 

205. $500, a lot of only two: black with reddish horizontal line overprint. Equestrian statue of Washington over Confederate flag on left; General T. J. "Stonewall" Jackson in oval on right. Reverse blank but with red discoloration only on reverse. 7.5 x 3.25" Criswell, #489. T64. Both with heavy reverse discoloration, one slightly torn. $200-300/2

 

206. $100 notes, a group of ten notes: black with reddish overprint, Lucy Pickens in center, two soldiers left and Geo. W. Randolph in oval right. Reverse intricate blue back, in large letters HUNDRED. Criswell 490 T65. $200-500/10

 

207. $100 notes, a group of ten notes: black with reddish overprint, Lucy Pickens in center, two soldiers left and Geo. W. Randolph in oval right. Reverse intricate blue back, in large letters HUNDRED. Criswell 490 T65. $200-500/10

 

208. $100 notes, a group of eighteen notes: black with reddish overprint, Lucy Pickens in center, two soldiers left and Geo. W. Randolph in oval right. Reverse intricate blue back, in large letters HUNDRED. Criswell 490 T65. $350-500/18

 

209. $100 notes, a group of thirty-one notes similar to above lots. $750-1000/31

 

210. $50 notes, a group of twenty five pieces black with light reddish overprint, Jefferson Davis in center. Reverse is blue with FIFTY in center. Criswell 495sq. T66. many color varieties $1000-2000/25

 

211. $50 notes, a group of twenty six pieces black with light reddish overprint, Jefferson Davis in center. Reverse is blue with FIFTY in center. Criswell 495sq. T66. many color varieties $1000-2000/26

 

212. $10 notes, a lot of twenty pieces with differences in colorization, all with red stains on the backs as are most of these bulk lot offerings. $500-750/19

 

213. The balance of the hoard, over twenty-five dirty and some torn notes of mostly $100, but some $50 and $10 denominations as described above, but these consist of the damaged pieces. Still collectable. Plus five notes including a 50 cent and two dollar note, all lightly "pasted down." Plus the original wrappings with an old Boston, Mass label. $200up/lot

 

215. From the same estate, a box with a collection of just autographs from people during and after the Civil War plus a few pasted down old Vatican postage stamps and early 18th century documents signed by a "John King". There is a doubtful Bonaparte autograph with many military names from the Civil War. Interesting and in need of research. $500up/lot

 

216. Civil War Newspaper, THE ESMERALDA DAILY UNION, Aurora, Esmeralda County, New Territory October 3, 1864 with Lincoln-Johnson Nominations as well as interesting advertisements from the local area. One folded broad sheet of four pages. $100

 

217. A hand-written English will from Oxford, from November, 1693. 13 x 10", along with two ecclesiastical documents issued during the Civil War period, also from the same estate. $200

 

218. Confederate States of America, $500 bond issue of May 1, 1862 complete with Twenty dollar certificates. Folded. $100

 

219. Paper Currency, American Colonial note for three pounds, dated March 25, 1776, and signed by Robt Smith, In. Johnson, and John Smythe. See Newman, The Early Paper Money of America, pp. 190-191. EF. $100

 

More Indian Peace Medals

& Indian Trade Items

 

220. Franklin Pierce, a silver medal signed by S. Ellis below Pierce's bust./LABOR VIRTUE HONOR. 33 mm. Unpublished this size but Prucha hints that some smaller medals were actually struck to satisfy a squabble between the engraver and the government of the U.S. $150

 

221. Imitation Washington Medal described by Beldon as a "strange unofficial medal (which) was cast in cheep metals and distributed widely among the Indians in the late 19th century." Facing bust of Washington/Handshake scene. Belden p. 1142, #64. VF+. $75

 

222. A base metal medal struck after the death of George Washington. Both obverse and reverse the same with the head of Washington to right, inscription around. Holed with strand of red trade beads. $75

 

223. American Indian Trade Ornament. A rare silver trade pendant of an eagle head facing left with loop for suspension. The piece backed with flat silver sheet and hallmarked with aplustre-like or feather symbol. Such pieces were traded for furs , etc. from the Indians. L: 43 mm. Choice and rare. Cf. Jenack Auction, May 21-23, 1993 sale. (The hallmark was used by Joseph Richardson of Philadelphia about 1765, along with several other Philadelphia silversmiths.) $350-$500

 

224. Uniface copper "fur trade" medal c. 1790 with frontal bas-relief portrait of Washington. No inscription, holed. D: 65mm. Nice patina. $250

 

225. Uniface silver-copper alloy "fur trade" pendant shaped as a crescent moon with a hallmark: RS. L: 1.75" $175

 

226. Hudson Bay Co., a hammered silver beaver used in the fur trade. L: 4". Hall-marked with a lion over GM on top of beaver. Holed for the Indians to wear as a pendant. $1000up

 

227. Hudson Bay Co., a larger hammered copper beaver used in the fur trade. L: 7". Holed for the Indians to wear as a pendant. $1000up

 

228 Hudson Bay Co., a pair of otters, back to back in hammered silver looped for a pendant. In India ink on back 5140, a museum number? With exquisite detailing of otter's fur. L: 4.5". Rare! $1500up

 

229. Hudson Bay Co., a smaller pair of otters, back to back in hammered silver looped for a pendant. In India ink on back 4160, a museum number? With exquisite detailing of otter's fur L: 3". Rare! $1500up

 

230. Hudson Bay Co., a smaller pair of otters, back to back in hammered copper holed for a pendant. With simple + in square design. L: 2". Rare! $1000up

 

231. Northwest Company trade coins, a lot of three, all holed with beaver. One is cast, the other two appear to be official. About silver dollar size. $150/3

 

232. Northwest Company and Hudson Bay Co. three copper trade arrows neatly inscribed with 18th century dates and neat inscriptions. These appear to be made by the same atelier and are dubious. They are interesting nevertheless, and the first such pieces we've seen. L: 3-4.5". $100/3

 

233. French-Indian trade copper turtles each with a fleur de lis in center of finely designed carapaces. L: 2". $500/2

 

234. A portrait photograph of General U. S. Grant in uniform. The picture is under glass in a contemporary Civil War frame. The signature on the photo vaguely reads Brady! 4.25 x 2.5". Important! $300

 

235. A copper campaign medal of General U. S. Grant, dated 1868 and holed for wearing in the political campaign. See DeWitt, Century of Campaign Buttons, No. USG 1868-30. Rarely offered. $50

 

236. Centennial Medal, Philadelphia, 1876 commemorating George Washington. D: 50mm. FDC $75

 

237. England, an oval silver medal, 1803/04. Inscribed: Dodder's Rangers Commanded by Saml Ashworth Esq/Embodied in July 1803/in Defence of everything/Dear to Mankind. The reverse indicates the name of the recipient, John Logan 22 June 1804 given by his friend. Looped for wearing. $150

 

A Collection of Gorgets

 

These crescentic shaped metal insignia represented the last vestige of armor. They were worn during the 18th century around the neck from a ribbon as an indication of rank. Many gorgets were traded off and worn in like manner by the American Indians as late as the end of the last century

 

238. English embossed 18th century copper gorget with Royal Coat of Arms. Cp. Neumann and Kravic, Encyclopedia of the American Revolution, p. 130, #2. H: 4.5". Nice! $250

 

239. English incised 18th century silver gorget with Royal Coat of Arms. W: 6.5". On back side in India ink, 1140. Nice! $250

 

240. English incised 19th century gorget with Sikh helmet design. It is conceivable that a gorget for the Indian service could have found its way into the Indian trade. W: 4". With hallmark! $150

 

241. Indian silver gorget trade piece with solar design in center. Cp. Neumann and Kravic, p. 130, #2. It is conceivable that this is a British India piece. Excellent workmanship. On back 1311.W: 4.5". $300

 

242. American hand etched gorget with heraldic eagle and serpent on each side. Rather crudely done of unknown date. W: 6.5". $150

 

243. American Revolutionary War silver sword belt plate incised ER 15 for "Earl's Rifles", one hook off on back. 3.5 x 2.75". Quite worn. Inked on back 4141. $200

 

244. A lot of three more oval insignia, one silver example incised J H Thayer/Boston, one in silver over copper with royal crown above, trumpet below and 43 between all in silver, and a plain silver specimen with only the number 553. $300/3

 

245. American artist, Otto War, a seascape, signed framed. 14 x 10.5" along with an interesting etched copper 18th century printing plate. 11.25 x 8. 5". $275/2

 

More Amerind

 

246. Amerind, Navaho hishi bead choker. $50

 

247. Amerind, Navaho old turquoise necklace, L: 22". Choice! $150

 

248. Amerind, Hopi spiral basket. D: 8". $50

 

249. Navajo, old saddle blanket. Diamond designs in pale green. $300

 

250. Western Plains Indians, around Utah or Idaho, late 19th century. Shaman's rattle in hide-covered sheep or goat horn, with "rattles" made from hoof fragments. Attached to one side a string of old trade beads in blues and white. L: 9.5". A well used, but well preserved fine old ethnic artifact. $175

 

More Pre-Columbian

 

251. West Mexico, Colima, c. 250 B.C.- 250 A.D., an attractive burnished ceramic redware figure of a seated man. He supports long narrow trough with both hands as he raises it to his open mouth for a drink. He wears simple headdress with two ridges, one on each side. Nice facial detail with ears pierced; attractive cinnabar throughout. A desirable and choice piece. Ht: 9.75". $2,500

 

 

 

 

 

252. West Mexico, Colima, c. 250 B.C.- 250 A.D., a ceramic creme slip figurine of a princess seated on throne. She wears elaborate headdress and earspools with simple pleated dress. Arms stretched out at sides. Throne is large as she stands inside of it; back of throne constructed in "X" design. Head repaired at neck. Rare and attractive. Ht: 10". $800

 

253. Mexico, Veracruz, c. 550-950 A.D., a large ceramic head fragment of a laughing man. Mouth is open revealing upper row of teeth and protruding tongue. Typically large and wide forehead; void of paint. Choice! Mounted on wood stand. Ht: 6" (head only). $750

 

254. Mexico, Veracruz, c. 550-950 A.D., a ceramic head fragment of a man. Similar to above but this more life-like and painted. Mouth slightly open revealing upper row of teeth. Face has yellow-gray polychrome with left eye pupil painted black as is headdress. Left ear has large earspool; right ear is missing. Mounted on wood stand. Ht: 5.5" (head only). $1,000

 

255. Mexico, Veracruz, c. 550-950 A.D., a ceramic standing man in joyous pose. He wears elaborately detailed headdress, earrings and has both arms stretched out to sides. He also wears large necklace and loincloth with two horizontal bands around his chest. Mouth is open revealing two upper teeth. Mounted on wooden stand. Right foot missing, otherwise a choice piece! Ht: 11.25". $1,250

 

256. Mexico, Veracruz, c. 550-950 A.D., a ceramic standing man in joyous pose. Similar to above except this figure smaller and more life-like with arms at side and hands resting on hips. Creme slip with attractive white chalk-like patina throughout. Also mounted on wood stand. Ht: 8". $500

 

257. Costa Rica, Nicoya, Guanacaste, c. 600-900 A.D. Squat ovoid bowl with exceptionally fine decoration in black and red paint; human faces alternate with feline faces. Amusingly, the felines rendered in raised dimples for eyes, nose and paws. Nice condition. D: 7.5". Choice! $450

 

258. Ancient Peru, Moche, c. 600-800 A. D. a rare and choice necklace with ancient beads and hollow gold work with gold pendant face mask. L: 25". $500up

 

259. Ancient Peru, Moche, c. 600-800 A. D. a rare and choice necklace with ancient stone and gold beads and hammered gold birds with gold bird pendant. L: 25". $500up

The Balance of the Northwest Coast & Eskimo Collection

 

260. Bering Sea, St. Lawrence Isle, 19th cent. adze. L: 10.5" $450

 

261. Bering Sea, c. 1850's a whale bone snow scoop. H: 12". $125

 

262. Bering Straits, Eskimo, c. 11850-1875, ulu (or woman's knife) with whale bone handle and old iron blade. W: 5.5". $150

 

263. Eskimo ulu, c. 1920-30 with ivory handle. Collected by Nurse Williams at the Native Hospital in Anchorage from an old Eskimo patient. H: 4". Nice! $200

 

264. Bering Sea, Eskimo, c. 1920, an Eskimo doll with mountain goat fur suit, ivory face and tools, with sealskin boots and wooden body. On stand. H: 9". $275

 

265. Eskimo walrus tusk cribbage board nicely carved with facing walruses, bears and seals. Complete with pins, old crack. L: 17". $750up

 

266. Eskimo winter boots with very nice bead work, caribou hide, red trade wool on top of cuff. Choice condition! $400pr

 

267. Eskimo snow glasses carved from caribou hoof with hide straps. Wearable! $175

 

268. Northwest Coast, Bella Bella or Tsimshian, c. 1900 mountain ram horn carved into a ladle with bear clan figure on back and shark clan in ladle bowl. L: 10". Rare and attractive! $1000up

 

269. Northwest Coast, "Alert Bay" c. 1920's, a lot of two totem poles with original paint; thunderbird and bear-mother figures. H: 8.5'. $150/2

 

270. Northwest Coast Totem Pole, beautifully carved with open work--with eagle, bear and killer whale. H: 16". Choice! $300

 

271. Northwest Coast Kwakiutl Totem Pole carved and signed by L. Rudick, from Vancouver Island. Purchased in Fairbanks in 1975. H: 18.5". On stand. Choice! $750

 

272. Northwest Coast Tlinglit Family Bowl from Ketchikan Collection. This fine carved alderwood grease or oil bowl is a top collector piece. L: 11". $1000up

 

273. Northwest Coast, Bella Bellarattle carved and signed by Jimmy Joseph from Vancouver. H: 9.5". $500

 

274. Northwest Coast Tsimshian Indian wooden spoon collected on Nags River, B.C. L: 16'. $125

 

275. Northwest Coast, Athapaskan Indian basket, c. 1890, from the Thompson River area of British Columbia. Woven from cedar and cherry bark. W: 15" Neat work! $425

 

276. Greenland, c. 1900, a rare and beautiful dyed sealskin patch work storage bag on tanned seal hide. . H: 8.5". A beautiful artifact. $350

 

Books on the American Indian and Indian Peace Medals

 

277. Thomas Donaldson, The George Catlin Indian Gallery, Washington, D.C., 1884. 939 pp. with many illustrations and charts. Newly rebound at a cost of $75. $300

 

278. Robert B. Inverarity, Art of the Northwest Coast Indians, Berkely, 1950; along with miscellaneous off-prints on similar subjects. $50/lot

 

279. British Museum, Handbook to the Ethnographical Collections, London, 1910. One of the best books on the subject we've ever handled. $125

 

280. North West Coast Indian Book Lot: N. Feder, North American Indian Art, New York, 1971; V. E. Garfield, The Wolf and the Raven, Seattle, 1948, dj; R.H. Ruby and John A. Brown, Myron Eells and the Puget Sound Indians, Seattle, 1976. dj. $75/3

 

Indian Peace Medal book lots

 

281. North West Coast Indian soft cover book lot: C. F. Feest, Native Arts of North America; J.C.H. King, Portrait Masks from the North West Coast of America; M.J. Machem, Masks of the Northwest Coast, A. Hawthorn, Kwakiutl Art; and Robert H. Ruby, Guide to the Indian Tribes of the Pacific Northwest. $75/5

 

282. W. Haberland, The Art of North America, New York, 1968 revised edition, dj; along with The Encyclopedia of Collectibles which has a fine article on Navajo blankets. $50/2

 

283. H. P. Mera, Navajo Textile Arts, Santa Barbara, 1975, dj; H. M. Worthington, Prehistoric Indians of the Southwest, Denver, 1977, sc; and F. Barnett, Tonque Pueblo, Albuquerque, 1969, sc. $30/3

284. Susan Peterson, The Living Tradition of Maria Martinez, Tokyo, 1978, dj. Autographed by most of the Martinez clan on the fly-leaf. Important! $75

 

285. S. Infanti, The Noble Peace Prize, New York, 1990, dj. (signed by author); B. L. Belden, Indian Peace Medals, New Milford, Conn., 1966; F. P. Prucha, Indian Peace Medals in American History, Madison, Wisc., 1971. dj. $100/3

 

286. J. L. Loubat, The Medallic History of the United States of America, 1776-1878, New Milford, Conn., Flayderman reprint; plus G. C. Neumann, Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution, Texarkana, 1978 soft cover. $50/2

 

Late Additions

 

287. A large group of Burmese photographs including a number with pictures of women with elongated heads adorned with multiple necklets. $100up/lot

 

288. Burma, 17th-18th century, a nice bronze Buddha seated on lotus throne. H: 16". $750

 

289. Burma, 17th-19th century, a nice heavily gilt bronze Buddha with only Buddha's face not covered in gold. H: 13". $750

 

290. New Guinea, Sepik River, a nicely carved and painted wooden ancestral figure with "hook" on base. L: 28". $100

 

291. Eskimo, St. Lawrnece Island, c. 1000 A.D. an important carved hardstone idol in the form of a man, his arms to his chest. He appears to be wearing a parka, his legs are missing; his face is very expressive. H: 7.5". on wood base. Rare! $3000

 

292. Amerind, Sioux Indian, c. 1850's a pair of bone fetishes in phallic form L: 40mm. $150/2

 

293. Book Lot: H. G. Cutler, Panorama of Nations, Chicago, 1892. Good for ethnology. $100

 

294. Philippines, Bontoc Mountain Province, Luzon. A headhunter’s woven rattan skull cap, called a "suklang." Detailed with three mother-of-pearl discs and a U.S. military button with eagle, all on top. Also on top at opposite sides of hat, three boar’s teeth (one missing). Strings at side for chin strap. Choice condition and rare. L: 5". $500

 

295. Philippines, Bontoc Mountain Province, Luzon. A headhunter’s dagger in wood sheath. The handle is hollow and nicely decorated with colorted rattan. L: 12". $250

 

296. California Indians, Gabrieleno Tribe, Palos Verdes' Malaga Cove. A steatite pipe in the form of a whale. L: 6.5". $1000

 

297. New Guinea, Sepik River, a wooden bladed dagger, ceremonial, with a built-up clay face inlaid with cowrie and nassa shells. and feathers atop. H: 18" with feathers. Choice! $175

 

298. Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik, Angriman. Ancestral Mask, L: 26", of carved wood covered with clay, polychrome, nassa and cowry shells. A striking piece! $275

 

More Precolumbian Art

 

299. Precolumbian Art: Mexico, Jalisco, c. B.C. 200-200 A. D. A fine effigy figure of a seated man, his hands rest on knees. Traces of red and black paint. Minor chip off left knee, otherwise virtually perfect. H:14.25". $2850

 

300. Mexico, Colima, c. B.C. 200-200 A. D. A top quality dog in seated posture with vessel opening atop dog's head. A darker red slip on dog's head. An excellent example. L: 14". $3500

 

301. Peru. Chancay, c. 1300-1450 A. D. an excellent cream slip ceramic vessel in the form of a man, beautifully detailed in dark brown/black paint. H: 7.5": A really nice example from this late culture. $600

 

Miscellaneous Artifacts

 

302. New Guinea, Sepik River, a large "gable" mask decorated with cowrie shells, feathers, rattan on a bamboo frame. dim: 42 x 25". $250

303. A lot of two medals, one a silver oval boss with chain, and with engraved handshakes inscribed: Peace, Friendship. With traces of hall-mark. H: 3.75" along with a copper medal of Queen Maria Anna of Spain. D: 70mm. $100/2

 

304. A Riker mount with two holed copper peace medals and a necklace with open-worked double cross. Glass trade beads with quartz crystal amulets. $150/3

 

305. U. S. Mint Silver Peace medals with extraordinarily large suspension holes. John Adams/Peace and Friendship. D: 73 mm. Choice! $200

 

306. John Adams/Peace and Friendship. Strung with narrow bone beads plus trade beads in orange glass and central open-work silver roundel. The medal shows considerable wear. D: 70 mm. $450

307. U. S. Mint Silver Peace medals with extraordinarily large suspension holes. John Tyler/Peace and Friendship. D: 73 mm. Choice! $200

 

308. U. S. Mint Silver Peace medals with extraordinarily large suspension holes. Martin VAn Buren/Peace and Friendship. D: 73 mm. Choice! $200

 

309. U. S. Mint Friendhip medal in copper of Franklin Pierce. Reverse with farmer and Indian stg. under U. S. banner. Strung in necklace. D: 75mm. $100

 

310. A Riker mount wiith four Indian peace medals, one on a necklace of Pierre Chouteau & Co., Upper Missouri Outfit; along with a Franklin Pierce bronze medal and an Andrew Johnson, 1865 bronze medal; and finally a base metal Jefferson medal. A nice lot. $1000up

 

311. General Horatio Gates silver medal by Nichlas Marie Gatteaux, reverse depicts Gen. Burgoyne surrendering to Gates after the Battle of Saratoga.D: 55mm. VF and scarce. $500

 

312. A lot of two framed Connecticut bonds of the Colonial Period, for one and five pounds, both signed by Ralph Pomeroy, and both with circular cancellations. One glass cracked. Nice notes. $200/2

 

313. Lot of three powder horns, two antique in dark wood and one with horn bottom; the third in wood, carved as a coiled snake. H: 6-7". $250/3

 

314. Plains Indians, knife and sheath; knife handle studded with brass tacks, the large sheath finely beaded with red triangles. L: 13.75" $300

 

315. Plains Indians, tomahawk, dark wood handle studded with row of brass tacks, the blade narrow, and very old looking with rust and pits. L: 16.9". $300

 

316. Plains Indians, tomahawk, dark wood handle mounted with blade with pick end with molded decoration. L: 21.5".$250

 

317. "Slave Killer", a heavy wooden club, of Haida style in the form an orca with typical and colorful stylizations. L: 24". $300

 

318. "Slave Killer", a heavy wooden club, of Haida style in the form an orca with typical and colorful stylizations. L: 24". $300

 

 

 

319. "Slave Killer", a very heavy wooden club, of Haida style in the form an orca with typical and colorful stylizations. L: 24". $300

 

320. A Haida style headdress or skil of carved wood. A conical hat with animal crest surmounted by turned pole-like object. With usual colorful stylizations. H: 18".$300

 

321. A Haida style headdress or skil of carved wood. A conical hat with animal crest surmounted by turned pole-like object. With usual colorful stylizations. H: 18".$300

 

322. A Haida style headdress or skil of carved wood. A conical hat with animal crest surmounted by turned pole-like object. With usual colorful stylizations. H: 18".$300

 

323. A Haida style headdress or skil of carved wood. A conical hat with animal crest surmounted by turned pole-like object. With usual colorful stylizations. H: 18".$300

 

324. A contemporary wood bowl or scoop in the form of a raven intricately carved and nicely finished in lacquer with ornamental inserts of mother of pearl. L:13.75". $500

 

325. A delightfully carved rattle com- prised of two pieces joined and carved as an orca with usual colorful stylizations. L: 13.5". $200

 

326. Another rattle similar to above but older and carved as a bird, probably a raven with mythological figure forming the top. Finely carved and patinated. L: 15". $300

 

327. Another rattle in the form of grimacing anthropomorphic face in red painted wood with teeth set with colorful mother of pearl. H: 11.75". $150

 

328. A similar rattle, probably Tliglit, depicting a shaman-like figure well characterized and decorated with tufts of fur and feathers. H: 11.5". $200

 

329. Another rattle, this older-looking and simpler, and shaped as an orca with an otter crest, painted in black and white. Evidence of some age. H: 12". $200

 

330. Ethnic lot consisting of a simple stylized older totem pole, H: 14", plus an oceanic war-club shaped like a knife, H: 20.5". $200/2

 

331. Northwest Coast totem pole, Haida style, nicely carved in the traditional manner, with various combined animal and human faces and figures painted in deeper blues and greens. On stand. H: 37". $1000up

332. Another Northwest Coast totem pole, Haida style, this one more massive and thicker than previous lot, and of more primitive appearance. Seated figure atop twin bears; the figure wearing a high skil and the paint over-all dark. H: 45.5". The largest totem pole in auction. $1000up

 

333. Northwest Coast wooden ladle carved as a dove, elegantly styled with nice dark patina. H: 18.5" $350

 

More Precolumbian Art

 

334. Mexico, Colima, c. 250 B.C. - 200 A.D., a very handsome redware burnished bowl of slightly conical form with raised design of four coiled snakes possibly formed a stytlized human face. Choice and rare. D: 6".$1000

 

335. Mexico, Jalisco c. 250 B.C. - 200 A.D., a seated warrior with stumpy arms brandishing club and large square shield in burnished redware with extensive manganese deposits. Vestiges of white painted ornamentation. The warrior is a superb character study with grimacing face. H: 8.3". $1000

 

336. Mayan, c. 900 A.D. an unusual and rare miniature model of a Mayan temple conssiting of steps leading up to a tall conical structure. In biege ware. H: 5.5" $450

 

Last minute additions

 

337. Indonesia, amusing native carving of a kick-boxing frog. The frog fancifully colored and wearing his black belt outfit. H:11.6". $100

 

338. Indonesia, a carved box in the form of a long-tailed rodent in dark wood with stylized markings with grimacing face in white paint. L: 17.75" $150

 

339. Another larger box in the form of a splendidly carved large toad with a small turtle on its back with raised geometric patterning, painted in coral red with black details. Within box some old bones. L: 14.75". Nice! $500up

 

340. An even larger careved wood box with each end depicting a facing toad's head. The lid has a reclining toad. The sides of box are nicely painted in fanciful designs. W: 18" Choice! $750up

 

341. Signal Canon, turn of the century brass canon on a wood carriage. Well detailed replica of field artillery piece. Nice condition. L: 26. $750

342. Eskimo, Punic People, a prehistoric ivory figure. H: 1". $200

 

343. New Guinea, Sepik River, Mindimbit Village, an ancestral carved wooden figure. L: 52.5" without feathers. Scarce. $400

 

344. New Guinea, Irian Jaya, a drum, nicely decorated and still playable. H: 30.5". $300

 

345. A lot of three hand-held nicely painted dance masks. Each mask appears to be a devil. Traces of blue, white and black pigments. H: 20". $500/3

 

346. A grotesque face mask in blue, white and red pigments of uncertain provenance. H: 18". $175