Native American

Indian Chief Bookends

Inventory: #10616

Pair of Painted Indian Chief Cast Iron Bookends. Original paint makes this a special pair of Native American Bookends. These bookends also have a change holder or small bowl on the base. Circa 1910. - 7"H X 5"W

Price: $295.

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Acoma Pueblo Seed Pot with Avanyu Motif

Inventory# 10051

Description: This wonderful Acoma Pueblo Seed Pot features geometric designs surrounding a medallion of feathers and the Tewa water serpent Avanyu. Typical of the fine Acoma pottery, this piece is hand coiled and thin walled. The intricate design is the classic black on white that characterizes the Acoma tradition. Signed "Acoma, N.M. - J.E.".

Dimensions: 6" diameter X 5.5" tall

Price: $220.

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Santa Clara Pueblo Blackware Pot by Sharon Garcia

Inventory #81646

Description: Santa Clara Pueblo Bowl with Carved Geometric Scroll Motif by Sharon Garcia, granddaughter and protégé of acclaimed pottery Christina Naranjo- Excellent condition - Ca. 1990. Signed

Dimensions: 2 5/8" High x 4 3/8" Diameter

Price: $245.

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Acoma Seed Pot by G. Salvador

Inventory#60108

Description: Native American pot from Acoma, NM by G. Salvador. Polychrome relief with incised background. Many figures are represented on this beautifully crafted seed pot. Diameter - 5".

Price: $135.

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Mata Ortiz - Casas Grande Pot

Inventory #80448

Description: In the manner of the Casas Grande, the potters of Mata Ortiz create beautiful works of art based on the old traditions. No potters wheel is used in the creation of these hand-coiled and hand-painted ceramics. This handsome polychrome Olla is decorated with a geometric pattern. Dimensions: 6" tall 7.5" diameter

From the estate of archeologist Ann Irwin

Price: $125.

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Mata Ortiz - Casas Grande Pot II

Inventory # 80449

Another wonderful Mata Ortiz - Casas Grande style pot. Painted in a traditional design of black on buff body, this small pot is particularly aesthetically appealing.

Dimensions: 3" tall 4.5" diameter

From the estate of archeologist Ann Irwin

Price: $95.

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Mata Ortiz - Casas Grande Seed Pot

Inventory: #80450

Description: This small seed pot is decorated with a polychrome geometric design.

Dimensions: 2" tall 4" diameter

From the estate of archeologist Ann Irwin

Price: $60.

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Mata Ortiz - Casas Grande Pot with Fish Motif

Inventory: #80451

Description: Miniature Mata Ortiz Pot with black painted fish motif on buff body.

Dimensions: 2 1/2" tall 2" diameter

From the estate of archeologist Ann Irwin

Price: $35.

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David Wilson Estate Pottery

This pottery is from the estate of the Native American collector David Wilson. Mr. Wilson collected primarily in the Texas Brazos River Valley but also ventured to Arkansas, Arizona, Missouri and surrounding states to add to his collection. Most items were recorded in his inventory log with details of where they were found. Information from this log is included (if available) with the purchase of items from his collection.

Mississippian Effigy Bowl - Arkansas

Inventory #80788

Description: Prehistoric Mississippian Cultural Effigy Bowl found in Poinsettia Co., Arkansas - 2.75" x 6.5"

From the David Wilson Collection.

Price: $850

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Mississippian Period Bowl - Arkansas

Inventory #80789

Description: Mississipian Bowl with incised decoration on rim found in Arkansas - county and site unknown - mended - 3" x 7.5"

From the David Wilson Collection.

Price: $ 350.

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Cherokee Catawba Black Pot 1

Inventory#80786

Description: Cherokee Catawba clay pot with incised arrowhead motif by Native American potter Louise Bigmeat Maney (1932-2001), Cherokee (North Carolina) - signed, ca. 1970 - 3.25" tall

Price: $155.

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Catawba Cherokee Black Pot 2

Inventory#80787

Description:Cherokee Catawba clay pot with incised arrowhead motif by Native American potter Louise Bigmeat Maney (1932-2001), Cherokee (North Carolina) - signed, ca. 1970, 4" tall

Price: $165.

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Native American Chulucanas Pottery Jar with Nazca Lines

Artist Signed - Julio Flores

Inventory # 80447

Description: This Chulucanas pot is covered with a colorful glaze and engraved with representations of Nazca lines. The Nazca Lines are geoglyphs found in the Nazca Desert, a high arid plateau between the towns of Nazca and Palpa on the Pampas de Jumana in Peru.

Dimensions: 4" tall X 4.5" diameter

From the estate of archeologist Ann Irwin

Price: $70.

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"Thousands of years ago, the potters of the Vicus culture in the coastal deserts of Peru were known throughout the land as the finest ceramic artists. Using the clay beneath their feet, the natural symbols around them and a strong religious inspiration to guide them, they fashioned elegantly shaped, subtly painted ceramic pots. Hand burnished with volcanic rock, decorated with earth colors of naturally-dyed slips, and based on their ancient culture for motifs as old as time, Chulucanas pottery is made by the descendants of these indigenous artist of northern Peru. Chulucanas pottery can be considered a true inheritance from the pre-Columbian art of the Vicus, not only because of its quality but also because its artists have captured the techniques that were developed more than 2,000 years ago in the northern coast of Peru."

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Chulucanas Native American Pottery Jar

Artist Signed - Antonio Lavada

Inventory # 80445

Description: Beautiful Chulucanas, Peru, Pottery Jar. This Jar has a geometric design around its body.

Dimensions:6 1/4 height 3 3/4" width

From the estate of archeologist Ann Irwin

Price: $75.

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"Thousands of years ago, the potters of the Vicus culture in the coastal deserts of Peru were known throughout the land as the finest ceramic artists. Using the clay beneath their feet, the natural symbols around them and a strong religious inspiration to guide them, they fashioned elegantly shaped, subtly painted ceramic pots. Hand burnished with volcanic rock, decorated with earth colors of naturally-dyed slips, and based on their ancient culture for motifs as old as time, Chulucanas pottery is made by the descendants of these indigenous artist of northern Peru. Chulucanas pottery can be considered a true inheritance from the pre-Columbian art of the Vicus, not only because of its quality but also because its artists have captured the techniques that were developed more than 2,000 years ago in the northern coast of Peru."

http://www.cotlear.com/History.htm

"Chulucanas pottery is uniquely created through a multi-step process. First, the piece is formed using several techniques: paddling, rolling, tableting and using a wheel or an extruder. Once shaped and in a leathery state, the piece is painted with a slip made from clay and pigment. Then comes one of the most important steps in the process: the burnishing or polishing which includes rubbing the entire visible surface with river stones of several forms and sizes to obtain a fully satin and homogenous surface. This operation is repeated three times and requires great skill so that the piece will not be damaged or cracked. Once dry, the pot is stacked in the wood-fired kiln and heated to a temperature of approximately 700 to 900 degrees centigrade."

"The next stage is the decoration, or slip casting, in which liquid clay is used to cover the areas that are to be kept intact, while the areas the potter wishes to darken are left uncovered. This method is known as “reverse.” The decorated piece is then loaded into the smoke kiln where burning mango leaves will produce smoke that will darken the piece. A resin is also applied that adheres to the pot giving it the characteristic brilliance of the Chulucanas style. This firing is done two or three times until the desired shade of brown or black is obtained. The pieces are then cleaned to remove the slip and a final finish wax is applied to highlight the impeccable satin characteristic. Product care: A waterproof solution is applied to completed utilitarian pieces such as bowls and flower vases to give them a 95 percent water retention capacity. When completed, each item is signed by the artists who created it."

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Kwakiutl Native American Carved Totem Pole

Inventory #10012

Description: Decorative Hand Carved Kwakiutl Totem Pole. Carved from a single red cedar log with added appendages (wings) this Kwakiutl Style totem pole represents several ancestral and animal totems. Unsigned but well carved. Mid 20th Century."Wings" remove for shipping.

Dimensions: 72"h X 6.75"W ("wings" 24.5"W) 10.5" D (at beak)

Price: SOLD!

Kwakiutl Beaver Mask by George Hunt

Inventory#81307

Description: Kwakiutl beaver carved by George Hunt circa 1960. Carved of native red cedar this mask has original red and black paint and a nice patina.

This mask was acquired from an East Texas estate.

Price: $450.

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Bone and Ivory Walrus by Walter Kawunn

Inventory#80790

Description: Inuit hand-carved walrus, bone and ivory, by artist Walter Kawunn - ca. 1920 - 3 1/4" long x 1 1/2" tall - excellent condition

Price: $950.

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Huichol Native American Cougar/Jaguar

Inventory #81569

Description: Huichol Indian - Native American Carved Cougar or Jaguar Head. This Jaguar head is a classic example of Huichol carving without the applied beading typically on Huichol sculptures. Dimensions: 5.25" W X 5" H X 4.5" D.

Price: $125

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Native American Huichol Beaded Cougar / Jaguar

Inventory:10384

Huichol Indian (Mexico) Beaded Cougar Mask, Mid-20th C., with Assorted Figures Representing Prey - Very Good Condition with Minimal, Scattered Bead Loss - Care: Beads are imbedded in wax. Keep away from heat or direct sunlight. 6.5"H X 6"W X 4.75"D

Price: $400.

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Carved Classic Maya Stone Figurine

Inventory#81340

Description:This carved stone figure (origin unknown- from Victorian era estate) appears to be a Maya carved stone figurine from the Classic period. Its exact origin is unknown. It is impossible to date without further tests. The figure appears kneeling and wears a headdress. The facial features and carving technique appear to be Mayan of the Classic or Toltec periods. Wear and style suggest the piece could be Pre-Columbian but it is priced and sold as a contemporary art piece. Dimensions: 7 1/2"H X 2 1/2"W X 4"D.

Price: $495.

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Projectile Point (Arrowhead) Bolo TieS

Authentic Native American Projectile Points (Arrowheads) from Louisiana and Texas from various time periods. All points are soluble glue mounted on bolo slides on braided leather or velour cord. There are different tips on each bolo tie. Click on Tabs above for photos.

Native American Ponchartrain Point Bolo

Inventory #11002

Native American Indian Projectile Point (Arrowhead) Bolo Tie - This early archaic period point from Central Louisiana is of the Ponchartrain type and chipped from brown chert. It is mounted on a vintage bolo tie of braided velour. The point is in its original complete condition - there appears to be old reworking.

Price: $125.

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Frio / EnsoR Native American Point
Bolo Tie

Inventory #11003

Authentic Native American Indian Projectile Point (Arrowhead) Bolo Tie - This point is of the Frio/Ensor Variety from Central Texas. It is chipped from a brown Edwards chert.

Price: $80.

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Inventory #11001

Authentic Native American Indian Projectile Point (Arrowhead) Bolo Tie - This point is of the Sinner Variety from East Texas. It is chipped from a translucent quartzite or novaculite and is side notched.

Price: $80.

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Bulverde Projectile Point Bolo Tie

Inventory #11005

Authentic Native American Indian Projectile Point (Arrowhead) Bolo Tie - This point is a Bulverde type point from Central Texas. It is chipped from a brown Edwards chert.

Price: $105.

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Native American Bulverde Point Bolo Tie

Inventory #11004

Authentic Native American Indian Projectile Point (Arrowhead) Bolo Tie - This point isof the Bulverde type from Central Texas. It is chipped from a dark gray Edwards chert. This point has long basal flakes as well as worked edges.

Price: $105.

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Eskimo Drummer Doll

Inventory # 60168

Description: This Native American Eskimo drummer doll wears a feather and fur parka. His mukluks are of seal skin and fur. The drummer's pants are a contemporary knit aqua colored fabric. His hand holds a handled, stretched skin drum. His cap of fine feathers tops a hand carved wooden head. This artifact appears to be of 1960's vintage.

Dimensions: 12" height

Price: $950.

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Inuit - Eskimo Kayaker

Inventory #80791

Description: Inuit handmade Eskimo & Kayak model, sealskin over wood. Embroidered face- early 20th C. Dimensions: 8" Long X 4" Tall.

Price: $875.

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Vintage Walrus Fur Toy

Inventory #81311

Description: Vintage Walrus Toy with real fur skin and flippers. Eyes nose and tusks are molded plastic.

Price: $45

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Navajo Weaver Doll

Inventory: #60169

Navajo Weaver Doll with Loom and Rug. This Navajo woman weaver doll has her child close by while weaving a rug on her loom. Authentic navajo loom with partially woven rug - Doll sits on a cloud of wool. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: 8"W X 8" L X 9" H

Price: $45

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Navajo Dolls

Hand sewn and machine sewn Navajo Dolls

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Hand-Sewn Navajo Native American Dolls

Inventory #81374

Description:Pair of vintage Navajo Dolls. Our best vintage Navajo Dolls are hand-sewn. Both with metal waistbands - woman carries umbrella. Corduroy and cotton clothes. 7" tall

Price: $65

Pair of Navajo Dolls

Inventory #81416

Description:Pair of machine-sewn Navajo Dolls. 7" tall.

Price:$35.

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Pair of Navajo Dolls

Inventory #81417

Description:Pair of machine-sewn Navajo Dolls. 7" tall.

Price: $35.

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Pair of Large Navajo Dolls

Inventory #81415

Description:Pair of machine-sewn Navajo Dolls with painted faces. 9 " tall.

Price: $55.

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Native American Navajo Doll (single doll)

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Large Seminole Doll

Inventory #80803

Description: Very large (24" tall) Seminole Doll from the mid-20th Century. Traditional quilted dress and bonnet cover the body of palm husk fibers. The facial features are embroidered on palm. The palm body beneath dress has tears contained by a stocking.

Price: $375.

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Choctaw Storage Basket

Inventory #81824

Description:Native American Choctaw Polychrome Twill Plaited River cane Storage Basket of Blown-Out Square Form with Chitimache style 5/2 Weave and Red Banded Design. Compound binding, double twined, braided selvage rim finish. Ca. 1920. Fine Condition. Approx. 8" x 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" tall.

Price: $550.

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Double-Handled Choctaw Basket

Inventory #81822

Description: Choctaw Indian Polychrome Double-Handled Twill Plaited River cane Storage Basket of Blown-Out Square Form with 4/4 Zig-Zag Weave, Ca. 1930 - Excellent Condition with Minor Loss to One Corner - Approx. 10 3/4" x 10 3/4" x 4 1/4" tall

Price: $325.

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Choctaw Gathering Basket

Inventory #81823

Description:Native American Choctaw Polychrome Single-Handled Twill Plaited River cane Gathering/Storage Basket of Blown-Out Square Form with Chitimache basket style 5/2 Weave and Red and Black Banding. Compound binding, double twined, braided selvage rim finish. Ca. 1920. Fine Condition with Minor Loss to Two Corners and Stain on Bottom. Approx. 10 3/4" x 10 1/4" x 6" tall (10 1/4" with handle)

Price: $575.

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Double-woven Choctaw Basket

Inventory #81821

Description: Small Choctaw Double-Woven Twill Plaited River cane Trinket Basket of Blown-Out Square Form with Damage to Bottom, Ca. 1900 - Approx. 5 3/8" x 5" x 2 7/8" tall

Price: $125.

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Cherokee/Choctaw Split Cane Gathering Basket

Inventory #81313

Description: Native American (Choctaw/Cherokee) gathering basket. Made of split cane with polychrome pattern. Handle has been repaired. Dimensions: 16"W X 10 1/2"D X 4"H (10"H with handle)

Price: $165.

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Pine Needle Basket with Lid

Inventory #80189

Description: Vintage Pine Needle Basket with Lid. Nice split stitch. Great Patina. Wear on basket rim and bottom (see photos). Dimensions: 6.5" diameter X 3.5" height.

Price: $55.

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Makah Native American Basket with Raven

Inventory: #80453

Description: Makah Native American (Pacific Northwest) Lidded Basket with raven motif on sides and swirl lid worked in aniline dyes - damage to rim of lid and to bottom, ca. 1900. From the estate of archeologist Ann Irwin

Dimensions: 4" diameter and 2.25" height

Price: $90. 

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Makah Native American Banded Basket

Inventory: #80454

Description: Makah Native American (Pacific Northwest) Lidded Basket - 2.5" d, 1.75" h with light green bands on sides and lid. From the estate of archeologist Ann Irwin

Dimensions: 2.5" diameter and 1.75" height

Price: SOLD!

Makah Native American Basket with Seafarers' Boat

Inventory: #80452

Description:This is a fine Makah Native American (Pacific Northwest) Lidded Basket with seafarer motif on sides and swirl lid worked in aniline dyes, ca. 1900. From the estate of archeologist Ann Irwin

Dimensions: 4" diameter by 2.25"height

Price: SOLD!

Penobscot Gathering Basket

Inventory #81847

Description: Large Polychrome Northeast Native American (possibly Penobscot) Market or Gathering Basket of Ash or Maple Splint with Fine Carved Handle and Red Banding, Ca. 1930 - Excellent Condition.

Dimensions: 13" long x 10" wide x 8.5" tall (13" with handle)

Price: $290.

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Decorated Woodlands Birch Bark Basket Bowl

Inventory #80568

Description: Birchbark was a versatile natural material utilized by Native Americans to construct this utilitarian bowl - likely Athabascan. A single slice of birchbark is cut and sewn to form this bowl. A branch-like floral design embellishes the four sides of this bowl. Beautiful patina indicates significant age. Minor loss on rim. Dimensions: 3 1/2"H X 12"W X 7 1/3"D

From the estate of archeologist Ann Irwin.

Price: $360.

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Native American Germantown Rug woven for a Mason or Lodge

Inventory #101010K

Description: This excellent nineteenth century tapestry rug is woven from "Germantown" wool. The circa 1890 rug contains many symbolic motifs associated with the fraternal Scottish Rite Masons order. Included are the plumb line, the five point star, the compass and square, the three candles, and the tiled lodge floor. The rug is tightly woven, symmetrical, and lays flat. The colors remain strong and vibrant on both sides. There is some minor damage, most notably a series of tack holes along the top and one selvage break of 1" ... but no unraveling. There are also a few small stains (noted in the photos on the attached page) an area of roughed up wool.

A nearly identical weaving is in Navajo Pictorial Weaving 1880-1950 by Tyrone Campbell and Joel and Kate Kopp on page 122... there are two tapestries on this page. The second tapestry, smaller and not as interesting, sold for $5700 at Bonhams.

Dimensions: 67" L X 45" W.

Price: $7250.

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Yei'bi'chi - Yeibichai Navajo Rug

Inventory # 101011K

Description: This intricate and colorful Yei'bi'chi (Yeibichai, Yeibechai, Yeibechi - various spellings) rug depicts the ceremonial nine day dance performed by the Yei, a Navajo Holy Person. The "Yeibichai" weavings are typically more animated in their profile illustrations of the dancing Yei than the more commonly known static "Yei" weavings with their flat front view of the dancers.

This finely woven rug is vertically oriented with two rows of dancers. Each dancer is uniquely costumed in multiple colors and patterns - a true "tour de force" for the weaver. This early 20th Century rug (circa 1935) is in pristine condition with no fading, tears, or wear.

Dimensions: 70" H X 46" W

Price: $ $8250.

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Navajo Eye-Dazzler Rug

Inventory#70911

Description: Navajo Regional Rug in "Eye Dazzler" Motif Executed in Handspun Wool, Ca. 1930. This Navajo Eye Dazzler certainly is dazzling. The vibrant reds contrast with the black, white, and gray in this rug. Very nice weaving with slight color variation. Small areas of the red dye have run. - By Unknown - Dimensions: 5' 7" x 2' 10"

Price: $950.

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Natural Crystal Navajo Rug

Inventory #70912

Description: This beautiful rug has been identified as a Natural Crystal style Navajo weaving probably from the western New Mexico area. The weaving is excellent with no tears or holes. Colors of the geometric design remain vibrant on both sides of rug. Note the spirit line detail in the middle photo. Circa 1930's - 1940's. From an Austin estate.

Dimensions: 5'9" X 3"9"

Price: $2400.

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Navajo Chinle Rug or Blanket

Inventory #70910

Description: This is a fantastic example of a Navajo Chinle rug which could be considered of blanket quality. Finely woven geometric patterns are from natural dyed wool. Circa 1930's from an Austin estate. Note small holes in photos.

Dimensions: 4'10" X 3'4"

Price: $2300.

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Southwest Native American Woven Sash

Inventory #80662

Description: Vintage Southwestern Native American Handwoven Belt / Sash. This tightly woven sash is the type often worn by the Navajo of the early 20th century. Two shades of green, white , and red yarn are woven in a textured geometric design. Purchased from the estate of noted archeologist Ann Irwin.

Dimensions: 9' Long X 3" Wide

Price: $175.

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Pair - Handwoven Sashes "A"

Inventory #80664

Description: Two 33" Handwoven Native American Sashes (2). Spun wool - Red and Purple; cotton thread - white.

From the estate of archeologist Ann Irwin.

Price: 28.50

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Handwoven Native American Sash "B"

Inventory #80661

Description: Vintage Handwoven Native American Sash. Acryllic and cotton thread. Dimensions: 54" length X 4" width. Nice weaving with anthropomorphic figure repeating.

From the estate of archeologist Ann Irwin.

Price: $42.00

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Native American Handwoven Sash "C"

Inventory #80663

Description: Handwoven Native American Sash. Cotton thread and cording - animal and geometric designs. Dimensions: 48" length X 2" width.

From the estate of archeologist Ann Irwin.

Price: $30.50

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