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418.Modern
made stone war club with trade cloth, bead, and bell decoration. A really nice
appearing piece, may not be Indian made but still a great decorator or to carry
while Indian dancing. Bells have a great sound.$150
454.Sioux
8' (wide body) beaded buckskin 'woman' doll with fringed buckskin dress,
leggings and moccasins. A simple doll with silk stocking head and yarn hair,
circa 1930/1940.$200
640.Very
decorative Sioux woman's breastplate. Cloth back with geometric bead and sequin
designs. Bead suspensions with pieces of costume jewelry tied at the ends.
Probably done during the 1930's when money and materials were scarce. A good
example of what you can do when you have so very little. A modern Sioux
classic!,$400
679.Nice
30 X 56 Navajo rug. White background with stars in corners and dashes of black,
red, orange and brown. A good sound and usable small rug.$450
724.Large,
4 1/2', hand made Navajo broach. An old piece, somewhat crude but is unique,
simple and pleasing. Scalloped into the shape of a flower with hand engraving.
At one time it may have held a turquoise stone in the center which is now
missing. Would be easy to replace. I believe it coin silver and would be about
as far as you could hammer out a silver dollar. Could well date before the turn
of the century. A really nice old piece.$350
742.Pair
of Cree Indian, beaded buckskin, moccasin boots. Nice old pair with beaded
floral designs showing use.$500
815.Really
big old granite stone Indian hammer or maul head only, with a deeply pecked
groove around the center section to hold a wood handle. These were used to smash
green buffalo bones to obtain the marrow. the bigger the hammer the easier it
was to break the fresh bones. Most likely several hundred years old.$85
843.Large
pre-historic stone maul or hammer that was used to break green buffalo bones in
order to extract the marrow. Has a chip out of one edge but overall a nice old
piece. Found right here in the Piedmont Valley of the Black Hills.$45
1012.SOUVINER
NECKLACE with JUNEAU ALASKA loom beaded on it along with THUNDERBIRD design.
Nice remembrance of your ALASKA trip.$50
1054.SIOUX
MADE, PAINTED CANVAS, BOW CASE AND QUIVER. I got this in a collection in 1962
and while it had little value at that time it has become more valuable with
time. Been stuck away in a box of things for all these years.$450
1284.OLD,
HUDSON BAY, COPPER TRADE PAIL, THAT WAS FOUND AT AN EARLY INDIAN CAMP SITE. Pail
was smashed flat when found and the former owner has straightened it out to the
best of his ability, quite good in fact. Most of these date prior to 1800 and
were highly prized among the Indians to replace their clay pots. I would guess
about a 1 quart or 1 1/2 quart size. Sorry no lid with this one. EXCEEDINGLY
RARE!,$375
2017.FRINGED
BUCKSKIN WITH BEADED EDGE, AND BEADED NECKLACE, MEDICINE POUCH to wear around
the neck. Done on commercial leather, carry your money, medicine, or
valuables.$55
2023.CELLULOID
INDIAN LOOKING DOLL, WITH MOVABLE EYES, DRESSED AS AN INDIAN. This doll was sold
by the DUHAMEL INDIAN TRADING POST at Rapid City, South Dakota in the 1940's.
Fine original condition. Beaded buckskin breech cloth, head band, and moccasins.
Rabbit fur vest and leggings. Beautiful original condition, never played with.
Buckskin belt says DUHAMELS. Most likely made in Japan.$65
2028.SIOUX
MADE DANCE OR COUP STICK. A fur covered willow stick, 54 inches tall with crook
at end. Has fur tail drops. Just the thing an Indian would have and use. Be the
envy of all the dancers!,$175
2070.30
X 30 NAVAJO SMALL RUG OR SADDLE BLANKET. Very nice multi color bar design of
orange, red, black, grey, and white. Tightly woven, good quality piece. Used but
not abused.$250
2109.LATE
MADE, SIOUX UMBILICAL FETISH IN THE SHAPE OF A LIZZARD OR SALAMANDER.
CHECKERBOARD BEADED DESIGN ON BUCKSKIN. Very nice but not old.$300
2125.VERY
NICE PAIR OF SIOUX, FULLY BEADED, BUCKSKIN CHILD'S MOCCASINS WITH RAWHIDE SOLES.
A real attractive old pair with buffalo toe design. Much worn but not abused.
Early 20th century.$500
2129.SIOUX
DRUM BEATER WITH BEADED HANDLE. A commercial made beater with later Peyote style
beaded handle,$75
2142.SIOUX
PRINCESS, BEADED BUCKSKIN HEAD BAND. A nice looking old piece with Sioux
geometric designs. Would also make a real nice hat band.$175
2151.CHEYENNE
AWL CASE WITH REMOVABLE TOP. Bead wrapped rawhide center with tin cone dangles.
Nice colors, some wraps coming loose but still looks good.$375
2157.LOOM
BEADED HEAD OR HAT BAND. A 1 inch band to fit a medium size hat or head. Early
20th Century Sioux work. Schmidt/Hancock collection.$75
2158.BLACK
STONE SIOUX WAR CLUB WITH IMBEDDED CRYSTALS. Horsehair wrapped 14 inch handle.
The stone from Black Pipe Creek in Southwestern South Dakota and is often found
with gypsum crystals in the formation. This stone much revered by the Sioux and
is often found in their artifacts. Circa 1920's as a dance or tourist item.$250
2165.NICE
OLD LOOM BEADED, HEAD OR HAT BAND, WITH THE NAME: WILLIE A. SCHMIDT, WORKED INTO
THE DESIGN. Sioux work, quite nice. Beading and colors matches belt
#2166.Schmidt/Hancock collection!,$100
2193.OLD
AND MUCH WORN, DIAMOND WILLOW WALKING STICK. These were carried by women as a
walking aid or snake killer. When I was a young lad, the Sioux men all had
diamond willow canes and the Sioux women always had their favorite walking
sticks. This one unique, 45 inches overall, and made from a diamond willow with
many diamonds.$250
2198.HUDSON
BAY CO. COPPER POT, 1 QUART SIZE. An excavated piece, found in Northwestern
Nebraska. Had been smashed flat at one time but some enterprising young man has
straightened it out, quite nicely. Am sorry to say that there is no lid nor
bail, but still a most historic old pot that has had a lot of use.$375
2279.EARLY
PLAINS INDIAN, MORTAR & PESTAL. THE MORTAR OF RED GRANITE, THE PESTAL OF
WHITE QUARTZ. Used for grinding corn or berries in food preperation. Could be
centuries old.$450
2287.SIOUX
MADE, LOOM BEADED BELT, WITH GEOMETRIC DESIGNS IN SILVER ON BLACK. A187.Nice
big, new made, iron pipe tomahawk with 9 3/4' head, fire burned and drilled,
hardwood handle. Line designs on metal. Super!,$400
2330.EARLY
BUCKSKIN, HIGH TOP CHILDS, SOFT SOLE MOCCASINS. Have the pucker toe, most likely
Lakes area Indian. No decoration but quite early and nice but used
condition.$175
2341.4
INCH PIECE OF QUARTZ THAT HAS BEEN CHIPPED AND PECKED INTO A NEAR PERFICT SPHERE
OR INDIAN GAME BALL. Nice old excavated piece from Eastern Montana.$125
2346.OLD,
PENDLETON, BRIGHTLY COLORED, STRIPED WITH GEOMETRIC DESIGN, INDIAN SHAWL. These
were very popular among Plains Indian tribes. With fringe all around. Label is
missing.$100
2355.A
SINGLE, SIOUX BEADED BUCKSKIN CHILD'S HIGH TOP MOCCASIN WITH RAWHIDE SOLE AND
SIMPLE GEOMETRIC DESIGN. Appears unworn. Nice piece.$150
2385.BEADED
BUCKSKIN UMBILICLE FETISH IN THE SHAPE OF A SALAMANDER. These were very popular
among the Sioux. Little girls wore them as they contained their umbilical cord.
They continued to wear them until they reached puberty. Quite scarce.$350
2400.SIOUX
MAN'S, WRAP AROUND, SUN DANCE SKIRT. Type of skirt as seen in photographs of sun
dancers' when attached to the center pole. Dark blue cloth with ribbon work.$200
2404.BURL
WOOD, HAND CARVED ROACH SPREADER. Carved wooden piece used to make the head
roach flair out evenly on both side and front. Thunderbird center design.$350
2408.EARLY
1900, PENDELTON STYLE, ROBE, BLANKET, OR SHAWL. WOOL WITH COLORFUL STRIPES IN
VARIOUS SHADES. Just like you see in the early photographs. Cannot match it up
in LANGUAGE OF THE ROBE but a very early piece. Shows considerable wear but all
intact and very visual.$275
2420.OLD
SIOUX TANNING STONE, USED TO RUB THE BRAINS INTO THE HIDE BEING TANNED AND TO
SOFTEN THE LEATHER. Worn smooth from many years of hard rubbing. A 4 1/4
diameter stone. Most likely centuries old. Seldom found and rarely
identified.$150
2425.HAND
CARVED, NORTHWEST COAST STYLE, WOLF MASK WITH MOVABLE LOWER JAW. By moving the
jaw you can expose some ferocious looking teeth. A really nice mask but of
unknown origin so we must conclude that it is not Indian made. Still a great
decorator. Painted red, black, and white.$675
2435.LARGE
STONE HAMMER HEAD ONLY, WEIGHS 8 POUNDS. These large granite hammers were used
to smash buffalo bones to extract the marrow which was rich in vitamins, a
necessary supplement to the Indian meat diet. Hard to find these not broken.
Plowed up in central South Dakota. Could be centuries old. Makes a great door
stop!,$80
2444.SIOUX
BEADED BUCKSKIN CHILD'S VEST. A turn of the century old piece. An old floral
leaf design usually seen in quill work. From Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
Shows use but not abuse. Sioux children's pieces awlays desiarable.$1450
2448.NAVAJO
WEAVING DOLL AT LOOM, MAKING A NAVIJO RUG. An early piece, well done.$200
2450.MINIATURE
TLINGIT, ALASKAN INDIAN BASKET. A nice little copy of their standard utility
basket, complete with lid.$65
2476.SIOUX
SADDLE TREE ONLY. Rawhide covered, wood and horn. A man's saddle.$1150
2479.LAKES
AREA INDIAN MADE, 16 X 16 X 10 WITH CARRYING HANDLE, WOVEN ASH SPLINT UTILITY
BASKET. These were made by most Great Lakes Indians from Wisconsin to Maine
where it became a profitable craft for these tribes from the early 1700's up to
the present time. Fine original condition, painted grey, circa 1900.$250
2485.LARGE,
18 X 14 X 12, WOVEN ASH SPLINT BASKET, PICNIC TYPE, MADE FOR THE WHITE TRADE,
WITH LID. Early 1900's, a craft piece from the Lakes area tribes from Wisconsin
to Maine, most likely Wisconsin or Michigan. Well done in fine original
condition. Suburb quality work.$275
2486.LARGE
OLD HUDSON BAY CO. WOOL BLANKET. A heavy old piece with 4 pound marks, faded red
with single black stripe. An early piece in very good original condition. A
portion of the original label remains with the name, Hudson Bay Co. Nothing
beats a good old Hudson Bay! Use or display.$175
2496.FULLY
BEADED 7 X 7, PLATEAU FLAT BAG. Floral designs on one side and geometric designs
on the other. Really well done, a beauty! Nez Perce or Yakima done.$700
2499.SIOUX
BEADED BUCKSKIN PURSE. A 5 x 5 1/2 inch, geometric beaded panels both sides with
zipper closure. Circa 1940's, you could not get it done for anywhere near this
price. Brain tanned buckskin with beaded carrying strap.$165
2545.24
X 28 INCH, NAVAJO YEI RUG. Three Yei figures among the corn stalks, these are
often referred to as corn dancers. An older piece that has been used. Some
slight soiling but otherwise sound.$450
2549.CERIMONIAL
SIOUX CARVED STONE WAR CLUB WITH 13 INCH BEADED HANDLE. Stone head is carved
into the shape of a big horn sheep, which would have been the Audubon sheep that
once roamed the Dakota prairie but is not extinct. The Audubon sheep, like the
buffalo was highly revered by the Sioux and is often portrayed in their early
craft work. In addition to being carved, the stone head is also painted. A very
nice old piece that would have been the pride of some former owner.$900
2551.SMALL,
LAKES AREA, DELEWARE/IRQUOIS INDIAN BEADED CLOTH BAG WITH FLORAL DESIGNS BOTH
SIDES. Most likely used as a coin purse. Will date to the mid 19th century.$150
2556.EARLY,
LAKES AREA BEADED CLOTH 5 1/2 X 5 1/2 BAG. Early pre 1900 work, beaded both
sides including beaded flaps. Most likely used as a ladies purse. A few minor
problems but overall intact and nice.$225
2557.EARLY,
LAKES AREA BEADED CLOTH 5 1/2 X 5 1/2 BAG. Early pre 1900 work, beaded both
sides including beaded flaps. Most likely used as a ladies purse. A very nice
example of this early type bag.$200
2559.PAIR
OF INDIAN TANNED BUCKSKIN, LEGGINGS WITH LINE DECORATION OF PORCUPINE QUILL
WORK. Nice condition with buckskin ties, 16 1/2 inches tall. Not real old but a
nice addition to your Indian dance outfit.$450
2571.SIOUX
CARVED WOOD AND BEADED DANCE STICK. A 24 inch, fur trimmed stick with carved
buffalo heads and horse hair drop, made to be carried in a dance. Has a 12 inch
beaded panel with horses and buffalos in tiny cut glass beads. Most beautiful
work that took hours to complete. New but very attractive. Be the envy of all
the other dancers!,$350
2573.THREE
PIECES OF SIOUX BEADWORK, BLACK ON WHITE, GEOMETRIC DESIGNS. 3 X 26 inch beaded
belt, 1 1/2 X 21 inch beaded headband, 10 1/2 inch beaded roach spreader. While
not real old, a nice group for some dancer or a display of dancing material.$375
2573.BIG,
INDIAN POW WOW DRUM, 21 INCHS DIAMETER, 14 INCHS DEEP. A very nice double sided,
rawhide covered drum with a large star painted on one side and a running horse
on the other. Not real old but a really nice drum. Has a great old sound!,$375
2574.POW
WOW DRUM BEATER. 20 INCH, BUCKSKIN WRAPPED DRUM BEATER. If you have one of those
big drums, you will need this beater.$55
2576.SIOUX
MADE, BUCKSKIN MIRROR BAG WITH FULL BEADED 4 1/2 X 5 1/2 FRONT PANEL WITH HORSE
HEAD DESIGN. A well made bag 6 1/2 fringe with tin cones, and beaded carrying
handle. New made but very attractive. Cannot be duplicated at this price. From a
Trading Post on the Pine Ridge that went out of business.$350
2577.5
1/2 x 7 BEADED LEATHER BAG WITH BUFFALO DESIGN ON THE FACE. A real nice bag with
6 inch fringe, folded 2 inch top, with leather carrying strap. New made but very
nice. Use as a purse. Will make a nice gift. Cheaper than you could have it
made. Came from a Trading Post on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, that went out
of business.$200
2584.MULTI
COLOR, MULTI STRIPE, INDIAN, 27 X 38 SADDLE BLANKET TYPE WEAVING. A nice piece
to use or display with your favorite, old, Indian saddle.$165
2602.PREHISTORIC
BLACK STONE CELT, FOUND HERE IN SOUTH DAKOTA. Has old repair as it was found
broken but looks good now. Hundreds of years old. 7 inches overall.$40
2622.SMALL
SIOUX BEADED PURSE OR BUCKSKIN BAG WITH BEADED ROSETTE ON THE FACE. Most likely
used as a ladies coin purse. Size 3 1/2 X 4 with flap.$175
2697.WINNEBAGO,
LAKES AREA, SPLIT ASH BASKET WITH CARRYING HANDLE. This type of basket is often
called a PICNIC BASKET. 17 1/2 inches overall, 10 inches wide, 8 inches deep.
Sound and usable.$145
2711.FULLY
BEADED, SIOUX MADE, INDIAN PRINCESS HEADBAND WITH MATCHING HEART SHAPED DROP.
ALSO COMES WITH A MATCHING HEART SHAPED HAIR BARETTE. A very nice contemporary
set, fully beaded with geometric designs.$125
2725.SIOUX
BEADED, BUCKSKIN KNIFE CASE WITH PICTOGRAPH STANDING INDIAN ON THE FACE. Will
hold a knife with 6 inch blade. Early 20th century piece. Well done.$350
2749.SIOUX
MADE, BUCKSKIN WRAPPTED DRUM STICK OR BEATER AS USED BY POW WOW DRUMMERS. Nicely
made, 21 1/2 inches overall.$25
2755.VERY
NICE, MULTI COLOR, 41 X 64, NAVAJO RUG. A good looking. usable rug with some
bleeding from cleaning but will clean up ok or ukse as is. You will enjoy this
nice old rug.$550
2808.32
1/2 x 62 Navajo double saddle blanket, cororful stripes faded on one side from
use.$350
2810.29
x 60 Double Saddle Blanket has been used- faded and dirty on one side, slight
edge damage.$300
2822.MUCH
USED, 44 X 68, WELL WORN WITH NUMEROUS HOLES, OLD TIME NAVAJO AREA RUG. An early
1900, Indian used piece from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation That was probably
down in a tent or tipi during its long life. Navajo rugs were highly prized by
the Sioux and are often seen in early day photographs. Colors of red, black,
brown, and white faded, but still a good piece for early day Indian display at a
fraction of the cost of a real good one.$250
2825.SMALL,
5 1/2 INCH, SKOOKUM STYLE, INDIAN DOLL. Has the celluloid head. Nice original
condition.$45
2826.INDIAN
MADE WHIMSEY, WALL POCKET FOR STICK MATCHES. Dated 1911 in the beaded design.
Came out of an old Rosebud Reservation log house. Much used but intact.$55
2827.FULLY
BEADED, SIOUX, BUCKSKIN, CIGARETTE CASE, WITH GEOMETRIC AND FLORAL DESIGNS. Made
on the Rosebud Indian Reservation here in South Dakota, circa 1920's. Nicely
done, lots of beading here for the money.$165
2831.EXQUISITE,
DECORATED BIRCH BARK CONTAINER, POSSIBLY A CIGAR CASE OR EYE GLASS POUCH.
Decorated with fine bird quills and moose hair, circa 1860. Probably Huron
Indian made. Some damage to the decoration but an extremely well made
piece!,$1250
2837.BEAUTIFULLY
BEADED, CROW WOMAN'S, DANCE YOKE WITH LONG METALLIC FRINGE. An outstanding piece
that would go over a dress or shirt. Background beading is translucent gold with
beaded floral designs, front and back. You will be the Belle of the Ball,
wearing this yoke. This is an exceptional piece!,$575
2842.SIOUX
MADE, FRU WRAPPED, 63 INCH COUP OR DANCE STICK. Not old but nicely done Sioux
craft and a great wall decoration or carry it at your next pow-wow.$125
2852.POLISHED
BLACK STONE 5 1/2 INCH CELT. These stone Celts are centuries old and were a
common tool among primitive cultures. Quite hard to find.$95
2858.SMALL,
CARVED, CHALK STONE HEAD WAR CLUB WITH BUCKSKIN WRAPPED, 6 INCH HANDLE. These
were made as a tourist item on the Rosebud Indian Res. here in South Dakota,
during the 1930's. Well done by someone who knew how the old one's were made.
I've had this for many years, came from the famous Abourezk Trading Post
collection at Mission, SD.$65
2860.OLD,
EXCAVATED, HAND FORGED, IRON STRIKE A LIGHT, FOUND NEAR OLD TRADING POST SITE
HERE IN SOUTH DAKOTA. A most delicately made iron striker as carried in a belt
bag for every day fire starting. Somewhat pitted from long emersion in the damp
earth. SUPER!,$150
2861.OLD
WINNEBAGO, 2 1/2 X 32 LOOM BEADED SASH WITH BRAIDED YARN END TIES. A beautiful,
sash with geometric designs in various colors. I believe it will187.Nice big,
new made, iron pipe tomahawk with 9 3/4' head, fire burned and drilled, hardwood
handle. Line designs on metal. Super!,$400
3063.NAVAJO
INDIAN, SILVER WITH TURQUOISE AND MOTHER OF PEARL, BOLO TIE. Mother of pearl in
the shape of a horse head in black matrix. Braided leather neck piece with
silver tips. Good looking!,$65
3071.CUTE
LITTLE NEZ PERCE MEDICINE NECKLACE. A beaded necklace with a miniature woven
corn husk bag suspended to hold your personal medicine. Has the original tag
with the name of the maker. Very nice!,$65
3072.27
X 31 NAVAJO SADDLE BLANKET WITH 3 INCH FRINGE ON THE BACK EDGE. A really nice
old piece with bright vivid colors in black, red and orange on a white
background. Has corner designs with strips, much like a Chief's Blanket. ACTRIVE!
Use or display.$265
3076.BIG,
12 X 17, NEZ PERCE, PICTORIAL BEADED FLAT BAG. Bag is of canvas, but beaded
panel is on buckskin. Most beautiful, woman in full costume holding four
colorful horses, a bald eagle is bringing a feathered headdress. Some floral
beading to give the piece balance. Appears new, never used. A REAL SHOW PIECE.
Use as a ladies purse or possible bag. Sure to attract a lot of attention. A
BEST BUY!,$1250
3094.A
BEADED BUCKSKIN MAN'S VEST. Made in the mid 1950's. Most likely Nez Perce, on
commercial tanned elk hide. A really nice piece, made to be worn, medium size.
Has a large deer on front and a man riding a bucking horse on the reverse. Also
a large tepee orsette on the front with beaded bars which have crosses and deer.
A most attractive vest that you would be proud to wear. A real eye
catcher!,$1250
3103.NICE
OLD SKOOKUM DOLL WITH PAPOOSE. 12 inches tall, blanket wrapped with original
'Bully Good' label on sole of the moccasins. In ink on moccasin says it was
purchased in Northern Michigan, in 1945. Very good original condition.$300
3113.SUPER
RARE INDIAN MIRROR BOARD, Hand carved wood frame around a mirror fragment. In
all our years of buying and selling thousands of Indian items this is only the
third mirror board that we have encountered.$3000
3115.QUILLED
SIOUX CRADLE OR BABY WRAP WITH PATCHWORK QUILT DROP. A really nice pre 1900
piece in very nice condition. Quillwork colors still bright. One of the better
pieces we've found.$7500
3120.OLD,
LARGE PAIR, BEADED BUCKSKIN, MOCCASINS WITH RAWHIDE SOLES. A much worn pair
showing considerable use and abuse. Patches of tiny seed beads missing but would
estimate that 85% remain. Still good for display and at a reasonable price.$550
3122.PAIR
OF FULL BEADED SIOUX MOCCASINS. An older pair that have had a poor job of
resoling but could be made better by some of you craft people that are
handy.$375
3124.PAIR
OF FULLY BEADED SIOUX MOCCASINS CIRCA 1900 WITH VERY PLEASING SIOUX DESIGNS IN
GOOD CONDITION. Buffalo toe with center cross designs. NICE,$750
3125.SIOUX
GIRL'S BEADED AND FRINGED BUCKSKIN DRESS. A nice old dress showing use. Would
date it circa 1930's-1940's. Would probably fit an 8-10 year old girl. Wear or
display! NICE.$750
3127.NICELY
BEADED PEYOTE RATTLE. Tiny cut glass beads, fine workmanship.$225
3128.Big
octagon shaped, rawhide covered drum with painted Sioux designs. Very nice with
a great sound.$350
3132.PAIR
OF ARAPAHO BUCKSKIN LEGGINGS WITH BEADED STRIPS. Nice old pair, sinew sewen.$2250
3135.PEYOTE
GOURD RATTLE WITH BEADED HANDLE AND HORSE HAIR TOP KNOT. Used in the Peyote
ceremony of the Native American Church.$150
3136.PEYOTE
GOURD RATTLE WITH BEADED HANDLE AND HORSE HAIR TOP KNOT. Used in the Peyote
ceremony of the Native American Church.$175
3137.SIOUX
DRUM BEATER WITH PEYOTE STYLE BEADED HANDLE.$55
3138.SIOUX
DRUM BEATER WITH PEYOTE STYLE BEADED HANDLE.$55
3140.NICE
OLD PAIR OF SIOUX MADE MAN'S LEGGINGS WITH SINEW SEWEN BEADED STRIPS DOWN BOTH
LEGS. Blue, wool cloth material with green border. This pair came from the old
Evans Trading Post at Pine Ridge. A very nice old pair.$2200
3141.OLD
INDIAN MADE, HEART SHAPED WHIMSEY STYLE PIN CUSHION. PRE 1900.$38
3142.OLD
INDIAN MADE, HEART SHAPED WHIMSEY STYLE PIN CUSHION. PRE 1900.$38
3145.BIG
8 1/2 INCH CIRCLE BAG WITH FRINGE. Possibly made from a circle off from a
blanket strip. Small white beads with white center red cross decoration. An
attractive piece.$675
3146.BIG
7 1/2 INCH BEADED FIVE POINT STAR ON BUCKSKIN. Was possibly a shirt bib,
Blackfoot or Plateau. Very nice, small beads.$350
3148.BEAUTIFUL
FEATHERED PEYOTE FAN WITH FINELY BEADED HANDLE OF TINY CUT GLASS BEADS.
Extremely well done.$350
3150.OLD
SIOUX MADE AND USED, ELK HORN HIDE SCRAPER WITH HAND FORGED STEEL BIT. Ivoryized
from much early use. A really good example of this most famous flesching tool of
the Plains Indians. Early of mid 1800's.$475
3156.SIOUX
QUILLED, BUCKSKIN BABY CARRIER WITH QUILTED BOTTOM. An outstanding old 1800's
piece in very good condition. Has a quilled antelope head on the top along with
a quilled and fringed drop. A most desirable Plains Indian baby carrier.$6850
3157.SIOUX
BEADED UMBICAL TURTLE, SIGNED BY THE CONTEMPORARY ARTIST. Very fine work. 3 3/4
X 5 1/2.$165
3158.SIOUX
MADE, SMALL, 10 INCH, BEADED BUCKSKIN TOBACCO BAG. CONTEMPORARY BUT VERY WELL
MADE.$265
3161.REALLY
NICE QUILLED DOCTOR BAG. This is a new made piece with beautiful quilled designs
on buckskin cover.. NOT INDIAN MADE but a fine copy of early style Sioux
work.Has pictograph buffalo heads worked into the design. Fine workmanship on
this most beautiful piece.$2500
3162.NEW
MADE, EADED AND QUILLED, BUCKSKIN MIRROR BAG WITH PICTOGRAPH OF SIOUX WOMAN IN
QUILLED DESIGN. A really fine and good looking bag, NOT INDIAN MADE but a fine
example of the type of work that Sioux craftmen did in the mid 1800's. sUPER
FINE WORK.$750
3165.QUILLED
AND BEADED PIPE OR TOBACCO BAG, A SIOUX STYLE TAB BAG, VERY FINE WORK, 25 INCHES
OVERALL. A most attractive bag, NOT INDIAN MADE, but a good example of old style
Sioux work.$1800
3642.IT'S
BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS WITH THIS NICE LITTLE NEZ PERCE, BEADED
BELT BAG OR PURSE. A 4 X 4 3/4 inch bag with full beaded front which has a
design of a lighted candle sitting on two holly leaves with red berries in the
center. A nice looking little bag on commercial buckskin. Most uncommon to find
beaded Indian work depicting Christmas scenes.$150
3661.SIOUX
MADE, HAND HELD, RAWHIDE COVERED WOOD DRUM. A 13 inch diameter piece in very
good condition. Believe circa 1940, possibly older.$365
3674.SIOUX
MADE, 3 1/2 X 4 INCH, BONE BREAST PLATE FOR MAN DOLL. New made, nicely strung on
buckskin, with bead spacers. Just the thing to dress up your Plains Indian
doll.$65
3766.BEAUTIFUL
EXAMPLE OF A BEADED BUCKSKIN ARAPAHOE STYLE PIPE OR TOBACCO BAG. 36 inches
overall with quilled slats and long fringe. NOT INDIAN MADE but a good example
of their style of work. A very pleasing and attractive bag.$2000
3767.BEAUTIFUL,
FULLY QUILLED, BUCKSKIN PIPE BAG. 36 inches overall with geometric quilled
panel, quilled slats and long fringe. NOT INDIAN MADE, but a beautiful job and
wonderfulto behold. New made.$2600
3768.QUILLED
AND BEADED MIRROR BAG WITH DOUBLE BEAR PAW DESIGN IN QUILL WORK. a really fine,
new made, NOT INDIAN MADE bag with tin cone decoration. SUPER!,$800
3770.PAIR
OF QUILLED ARM BANDS OVER RAWHIDE. Nicely done with quilled drops having tin
cones and feather fluffs. Old pair in fine condition.$350
3772.SMALL,
5 1/2 INCH PIPESTONE AXE WITH ENGRAVED INDIAN CHIEF IN FULL HEADRESS ON BLADE.
This was a Sioux Indian craft circa 1890 at Pipestone, Minneota, at the
Pipestone quary.$45
3774.EXCAVATED
STEEL, FLINT STRIKER, USED FOR MAKING FIRE. Elongated horseshoe shaped. Found at
old Indian camp site here in South Dakota.$65
3775.NICE
STEEL, FLINT STRIKER, BLACKSMITH FORGED FROM A FILE. Elongated horse shoe
shaped, recently used. Nicely made for starting fires.$50
3776.OLD
STEEL, FLINT STRIKER AS USED FOR STARTING FIRES. Made from an old piece of file.
An old one showing heavy use. Made from a piece of a file. All the early
pioneers and mountain men carried one.$65
3777.NEW,
HAND FORGED, STEEL FLINT STRIKER IN THE SHAPE OF BRASS KNUCKLES (FOR FIGHTING OR
STRIKING). Made from a file. Nice display or using item. Carry in your fire
starting kit.$35
3778.SOUTHERN
PLAINS, CHEYENNE/ARAPAHOE BEADED BUCKSKIN MOCCASINS. An old pair with typical
beaded designs. Rawhide soles, very good condition.$875
3780.NICE
OLD 15 INCH, BLANKET WRAPPED SKOOKUM DOLL. A man doll by the H.H. TANNEM CO.
complete with original label. Nice.$300
3781.NICE
OLD 15 INCH, BLANKET WRAPPED SKOOKUM DOLL. A woman doll by the H.H. TANNEM CO.
complete with original label. Nice.$300
3785.MOOSE
PAINTING ON 17 X 22 INDIAN BRAIN TANNED BUCKSKIN. Most likely done by some
unknown Indian artist. A nice early, well done piece which appears it was
removed from a picture frame. Sure worth the money here.$150
3788.BEADED
HEAD GEAR WITH COINS FOR AN WISHAM INDIAN WOMAN. Nicely done, very attractive.
Coins are old brass Chinese. With photo copy of a Wisham girl wearing a similar
piece. Quite attractive.$400
3794.Yakima
round beaded bag, Elk on one side and roses on other. An early beautiful bag in
very good condition. Am told that the Elk signafies the carrier is a member of
the Elk Society.$850
3796.BEAUTIFUL,
9 1/2 X 11 FLAT BEADED, YAKIMA OR NEZ PERCE BAG WITH FLOWERS AND A YELLOW
BUTTERFLY. Very nice original condition. These flat bags have become very
collectible.$850
3817.SIOUX,
FULLY BEADED, BIBLE OR BOOK COVER. A nicely done piece on buckskin with cloth
liner. Geometric designs in red and blue on white background. Overall size, 7 X
12 inches.$650
3821.NICE
OLD 4 X 5 BEADED WHIMSY, PRE 1900 BAG. Beaded both sides, with beaded flaps in
fine original condition.$150
3823.1
X 36 BEADED BUCKSKIN BELT, SALT AND PEPPER BEADING, BELIEVE PRE 1900. A lot of
beading for the money.$55
3831.REALLY
NICE OLD IRON ARROW POINT AS FOUND ON THE PRAIRIE HERE IN SOUTH DAKOTA. Four
inches overall.$250
3832.STEEL
ARROW POINT AS FOUND ON THE PRAIRIE HERE IN SOUTH DAKOTA. Three and a half
inches overall.$220
3833.NICE
OLD RAISED GROOVE, STONE AXE HEAD. Seven inches overall. Very nice and scarce.
Found in Montana.$250
3836.NICE
OLD, EIGHT INCH, STONE CELT, FOUND IN MONTANA.$100
3848.OLD
SIOUX PIPE OR TOBACCO BAG WITH GEOMETRIC AND AMERICAN FLAG DESIGNS IN THE BEADED
PORTION. Quilled slats and fringe, 33 inches overall. Some quill damage, but a
nice typical, attractive Sioux bag.$2750
3850.VERY
OLD AND MUCH USED, YAKIMA BURDEN BASKET. Shows old repairs but still sound.
Shows some slight loss around rim but a real museum piece. These were used to
gather roots and berries. Built to last forever. Certainly pre 1900.$800
3854.NORTHERN
PLAINS STYLE, WOODEN BACK REST. Nicely made of painted wood dowels in typical
style. No tipi would be without one. The original recliner! We believe this one
was used as a motion picture prop.$450
3855.OLD
PLOWED UP BLACK STONE AXE WITH LARGE CHIP OFF FRONT CUTTING EDGE. Still a nice
rare axe that looks ok on one side. A great display item, several hundred years
old.$100
3856.OLD
PLOWED UP BLACK STONE AXE WITH A SMALL CHIP OFF FRONT CUTTING EDGE, AND ANOTHER
CHIP OFF BACK EDGE.. Still a nice rare axe, that was probably used to break
buffalo bones to obtain the marrow. A great display item, several hundred years
old.$150
3857.OLD
PLOWED UP BLACK STONE AXE IN FINE ORIGINAL CONDITION. These were used as utility
pieces and weapons.. A great display item, several hundred years old.$200
3859.NEW
MADE, OBSIDIAN, 3 1/2 INCH STONE KNIFE WITH DEER ANTLER HANDLE. 7 3/4 inches
overall. Very nice example of early pre-historic knife as used by the American
Indian.$85
3863.NICE
OLD BRASS TRADE PAIL, SMALL SIZE, SHOWS USE BUT NO ABUSE. These were sold and
traded to the Sioux here in South Dakota.$165
3866.PENOBSCOT,
CARVED WOOD PIPE BOWL WITH CARVED PICTOGRAPH DESIGNS. A most interesting piece,
believe carved from a maple root. This is a fairly large pipe bowl with great
patina. Comes with a later period, 15 inch wood stem that fits it pretty good. A
really nice old pipe.$850
3867.A
REALLY FINE OLD SIOUX, CATLINITE PIPE 'T' BOWL WITH ONE OF THE BEST PUZZLE STEMS
THAT WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED. Bowl and stem are 23 1/2 inches overall. Stem has
movable balls within the body with file burned designs on the exterior. Great
patina, a real outstanding piece. About as good as you will ever find. We feel
fortunate to have acquired it.$2500
3868.NICE
OLD SIOUX CARVED CATLINITE PIPE AND STEM, CARVED FROM ONE PIECE OF MINNESOTA
PIPE STONE. Has some interesting designs on the bowl area including an Indian in
a canoe on lake with sunset; an Indian village among trees with tepees; an
Indian with feathered headdress; and the date 1914, all on the 4 sides of the 2
1/4 inch bowl. Pipe and stem are 7 1/2 inches over all. A really great example
of the fine early work of the Pipestone, Minn. Sioux Indian pipe makers.$750
3871.NICELY
MADE, PLAINS STYLE ARROW WITH METAL POINT. New but very nice. Will go with your
bow case and quiver!,$35
3873.FINELY
BEADED PEYOTE FAN AND RATTLE AS USED IN THE PEYOTE CERMONY OF THE NATIVE
AMERICAN CHURCH. Cut glass beads, very attractive!,$350
3876.NEZ
PERCE BEADED 4 1/4 X 7 1/2 PURSE OR FLAT BAG WITH FLORAL DESIGN ON ONE SIDE AND
GEOMETRIC DESIGN ON THE REVERSE. Has a zipper, circa 1940, and very nice.$175
3878.OLD
PLAINS STYLE, RAWHIDE COVEED MAN'S SADDLE, COMPLETE WITH RAWHIDE COVERED
STIRRUPS. A great display piece. Old saddles have become quite scarce.$1650
3878.SMALL
SIZE BRASS TRADE PAIL AS TRADED OR GIVEN TO SIOUX INDIANS, HERE IN THE DAKOTAS.
Has a small hole worn through the bottom but still a good looking display
piece.$120
3879.MUCH
USED OLD BRASS TRADE PAIL BUT STILL INTACT. Many old photographs of Indian camp
scenes contain images of these brass pails. Medium size.$135
3880.EARLY
INDIAN STONE KNIFE, 3 X 5 INCHES. Flaked white stone.$65
3883.LARGE
OLD BRASS PAIL AS SOLD TO OR TRADED TO INDIANS DURING THE MID 1800'S. Has an
1866 date on the bottom and a neat old repair to the side of the piece. Former
owner has cleaned it but still great to display with your Indian collection.$145
3886.CHEYENNE
MAN'S SADDLE, RAWHIDE COVERED ANTLER AND WOOD. Complete with stirrups and has
seen lots of use. Would date the tree to the early or middle 1800's. Stirrups
and leathers a later addition but a good looking outfit. Great to display with
your beaded saddle blanket.$2500
3896.BRULE
SIOUX CERMONIAL MOCCASINS WITH BEADED SOLES. A most striking pair, one of the
best pair of these we've had among hundreds of pairs. Tiny seed beads on buffalo
hide, split tongues, circa 1860-70's. Collected at Rosebud Agency, Dakota by
John Adam Herbert who was a clerk there in the 1880's. Family history says he
traded 5 pounds of tobacco for them. Great early colors and designs. Slightly
stiff but none better. Family information goes with the moccasins.$6500
3897.SIOUX
BEADED 6 INCH, CLAY. WHISKY JUG. Geometric designs on buckskin cover. Circa
1900. Nice!,$875
3898.VERY
OLD, BEADED AND FRINGED, BUCKSKIN, INDIAN SCOUT SHIRT WITH BOTH EARLY LOOM WORK
AND SEWEN DOWN BEADED DESIGNS. Very fine, and thin buckskin, most likely
antelope hide. Jacket is somewhat fragile with a few holes and some damage to
the loom work. Brass buttons on the shirt bib. The shirt design and beading is
quite distinct and a search of old photographs may well come up with some early
western character wearing it. I would date it circa 1870-1880, and believe it to
be Northern Plains.$3400
3900.PICTORIAL
CLAY VASE BY THE WELL KNOWN CREE ARTIST, GLEN LaFONTAIN OF THE TURTLE MOUNTAIN
BAND OF NORTH DAKOTA. A well done, 7 inch vase with three indian figure motifs
on the exterior of the piece. Very attractive.$350
3903.NICE
OLD PAIR OF SIOUX BEADED BUCKSKIN, GAUNTLET GLOVES WITH FLORAL BEADING, SANTEE
OR BRULE WITH FRINGE. Circa 1900 but have some much earlier beads in the
attractive pattern. Show use but still fully usable.$875
3904.EARLY
SIOUX WAR CLUB WITH BUCKSKIN, 20 INCH HANDLE AND BEADED, FRINGED DROP. Probably
used as a dance piece but a very nice old war club. One of the better one's
we've had in a long time.$1250
3905.SANTEE
SIOUX, BEADED BUCKSKIN PIPOE OR TOBACCO BAG. A 6 X 16 INCH, FRINGED BUCKSKIN BAG
WITH FLORAL BEADING BOTH SIDES. Someone has tried to soften the piece with some
oily substance but still a nice old piece at a bargain price,,$800
3908.MISSISSIPPI
RIVER CULTURE GAME BALL AND THREE FIGURES MADE OF HARDENED, FIRED, CLAY. Show
good patina and age. Appears to have been used much like bowling?,$350
3909.VERY
OLD SIOUX WAR CLUB WITH 24 INCH RAWHIDE WRAPPED HANDLE AND EGG SHAPED STONE.
This is a man killer, not a dance piece. I would date to the mid 1800's. Stone
has been cracked and a chip out from hitting some hard object but is intact and
sound.$1250
3911.NEZ
PERCE BEADED BELT WITH MATCHING BEADED POUCH. A really nice old set, 3 X 42
inches overall, the belt bag is 5 1/2 x 6. Floral beaded designs.$950
3912.NICE
OLD, CREE OR METIS BUCKSKIN RIFLE CASE, 46 INCHES OVERALL, THAT WOULD HOLD AN
1866 OR 1873 WINCHESTER RIFLE WITH FLORAL BEADING ON TRADE CLOTH PANELS. Nicely
fringed and great condition. Pre 1900 for sure. Put this with your old Indian
rifle and have a great set.$3500
3915.BRASS
BRACELET, INDIAN MADE FROM A BRASS TRADE KETTLE. Nicely done, shows much use, in
both forms.$300
3916.NICE
LITTLE 5 X 4 1/4 INCH, SIOUX BEADED BUCKSKIN BAG WITH BEADED CARRYING STRAP. A
well done piece with geometric designs. Could not have it done for this price.
Circa 1940,$200
3917.SIOUX
OR CHEYENNE, BEADED BABY BONNET WITH RIBBON TIE. Nicely beaded with geometric
designs on white background. Shows use but not abused.$775
3918.CANADIAN
CREE, BEADED BUCKSKIN, GAUNTLET GLOVES. A new, unused pair with beaded, floral
design on the cuffs with fringe. Medium size, lined, ready to use.$225
3919.SIOUX
BEADED BUCKSKIN, CHILDS 6 X 6 PURSE WITH A MINNIE MOUSE DESIGN ON THE FRONT IN
PINK WITH MATCHING HAIR CLIP. The name GRACE also in the design. Just the thing
for that young pre school girl!,$165
3924.OLD
INDIAN USED, QUILLING IRON. Heated and used to flatten porcupine quills.$375
3926.OLD
SIOUX BEADED BRIDLE COVER. An early piece, circa 1890. Beaded on muslin and made
to tie over a leather bridle. Floral design, minor bead loss.$1400
3927.NICE
PAIR OF SIOUX QUILLED ARM BANDS. 1 1/4 INCHES WIDE WITH GEOMETRIC DESIGNS AND
APPLIED 1 1/4 INCH OF BUCKSKIN FRINGE. Not real old but very good looking, circa
1940. Wear or display!,$325
3928.PRE-HISTORIC
STONE KNIFE MADE OF WYOMING JASPER. 4 inches overall, yellow jasper with black
spots. Nice.$150
3929.NORTHERN
PLAINS BEADED ARM BANDS WITH ERMINE DROPS. A very attractive pair, 1 1/4 inch
wide, tiny seed and cut beads in geometric designs on harness leather with full
ermine (weasel) suspended drops. Could well date pre 1900.$750
3930.EXCEPTIONAL
CROW, LITTLE GIRL'S BLUE TRADE CLOTH DRESS WITH RAINBOW EDGE AND MANY SIMULATED
ELK TEETH DECORATION. Red cloth yoke with seed bead border, a really nice piece.
Not real old but made just like the old ones. Great for wearing or display.
Cannot have one made for this price,$400
3931.SIOUX
MADE, HAND HELD, RAWHIDE DRUM WITH BEAUTIFUL PAINTED FACE OF INDIANS AND HORSES.
Also has some nice suspensions including a beaded miniature rawhide horse, a
miniature rawhide beaded elk, a miniature beaded pipe bag, a iron arrowhead and
brass thimble with trade beads, and a buffalo tail scalp. The drum though new
made is really a work of art. Signed with the initials of the Indian artist who
I do not know but am trying to find out. Is dated 2005. A most outstanding
piece.$450
7000.Collection of Skeeter Vaughan memorabilia; War Shirt, leggings, breech cloth, choker, scarf and posters, complete with look-alike mannikin of Vaughan. Skeeter Vaughan - 'Grey Otter' - was a Cherokee Indian, actor, stuntman, champion knife and tomahawk thrower, World War II veteran and Chief of the Federated Indian Tribes.$3500