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25.NICE
LOT OF INDIAN ARTIFACTS INCLUDING SMALL PIPE FRAGMENT, JEWELRY ITEMS OF BONE,
GLASS, METAL, AND SHELL, TWO BONE AWLS. Found in Northwest North Dakota or
Northeast Montana.$75
187.Nice
big, new made, iron pipe tomahawk with 9 3/4' head, fire burned and drilled,
hardwood handle. Line designs on metal. Super!,$400
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
710.As
new, Pendleton 'Beaver State', Indian blanket. A gorgeous wool blanket with much
figure and color. Bound edge, appears to have never been used. Probably a 'give
away' at some Sioux honoring ceremony or wake. Came from Pine Ridge Indian
Reservation here in South Dakota.$125
716.A
really nice old Eastern Sioux carved wood cane with entwined snake coming up the
shaft, then a flower, a ball top. Nicely file burned on the raised wood areas. A
good example of the wood carver's art. Circa 1900, you will have to like this
one!,$275
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. Someone has splashed some white paint on one side
but will come off with a little elbow grease. Most likely several hundred years
old.$85
827.Nice
old, Sioux beaded belt or hat/head band circa 1910. A loom beaded piece with old
color beads in an attractive geometric design. Most likely unused, and not a
bead out of place.$100
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
2042.SIOUX
BEADED BUCKSKIN/RAWHIDE BELT BAG, similar the STRIKE-A-LIGHT bags. A late made
piece from the old Sioux Craft Store at Pine Ridge in the 1940-1950 era. 3 1/2 X
4 1/2 beaded panel with buckskin fringe. Typical Sioux, geometric designs in red
and black beads on light blue beaded background. Attractive and nice
workmanship.$155
2060.INDIAN
CAMP RELICS FOUND HERE IN SOUTH DAKOTA, CHEYENNE RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION.$550
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
2079.CENTURIES
OLD, STONE HAMMER HEAD. A large, black stone, grooved head from northern North
Dakota. A big chip off outer edge but still a good looking old piece at a
reasonable price.$32
2081.STRING
OF OLD PONY BEADS, FRAGMENTS OF STONE POINTS AND ONE BLACKSMITH MADE STEEL
ARROWHEAD, found near old Fort Pierre here in South Dakota. The pony beads were
found in an ant hill and can still be found in that area. Beads (blue, white
center red, and white) are nicely strung for wearing.$350
2082.GROUP
OF SURFACE FINDS NEAR OLD FORT PIERRE, UPPER MISSOURI RIVER, SOUTH DAKOTA. Metal
and bone buttons, thimble, stone knives, sharpening stone, and portion of copper
shell casing that was cut away to obtain the black powder for use in muzzle
loading rifles.$225
2083.OLD
INDIAN CAMP FINDS OF EMPTY CARTRIDGE CASES, TRUNK KEY, BUTTONS, SMALL STEEL
POINT, AND A PIECE OF TURQUOISE COLORED GLASS. All are nicely displayed in riker
mount.$200
2084.SMALL
GROUP OF 11 INDIAN MADE SHELL BEADS AND 1 BONE BEAD PENDANT. Nice old items,
found in Northeastern Nebraska.$175
2086.3
ANCIENT STONE ARROWHEADS AND TWO ANCIENT STONE SCRAPERS. As found in Central
Nebraska.$65
2087.FRAGMENTS
OF COPPER JEWELRY ITEMS AS FOUND IN OLD INDIAN CAMP SITES. Included are rings,
bracelet, cone jingles, and beads. Items came from an auction of artifacts in
Northeastern Nebraska.$100
2088.SMALL
GROUP OF INDIAN CAMP ITEMS INCLUDING STONE POINTS, SHELL BEAD, BRASS BUTTONS,
STONE SCRAPERS, IRON NAIL, AND DOG TOOTH. From an auction in Northeastern
Nebraska.$55
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
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
2154.EASTERN
SIOUX, BEADED BUCKSKIN BAG. An early piece, pre 1900, floral beaded designs in
tiny cut glass beads on very soft buckskin. Bag is 6 X 11 plus fringe. Came from
Minnesota. Slight fringe damage, otherwise very nice.$475
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
2264.STONE
AND BONE ARTIFICATS. 14 pieces including bone fishhook, stone points, pieces of
pipestone. All found here in South Dakota at ancient village sites.$350
2265.STONE
KNIFE MADE FROM KNIFE RIVER FLINT, A BROWN STONE THAT IS QUITE COMMON IN THE
DAKOTAS. The knife river is in Northern North Dakota and the flint from that
area most desirable. Many tribes used this stone and would travel great
distances to get it. A most beautiful piece.$225
2268.THIRTEEN
(13) STONE BIRD POINTS, FOUR (4) STONE AWLS, A REAL NICE STONE KNIFE, EIGHT (8)
SHELL BEADS AND ONE HOLED STONE KNIFE BLADE. A nice small group of items from
the early Dakota Indians.$375
2275.BEAUTIFUL
CHIEF OF POLICE BADGE FROM THE FORT McDOWELL INDIAN RESERVATION. A large, good
looking, seven point star of with enamel inlay. A really good looking Indian
Police badge.$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 preparation. Could be
centuries old.$450
2287.SIOUX
MADE, LOOM BEADED BELT, WITH GEOMETRIC DESIGNS IN SILVER ON BLACK. A real
attractive, cloth backed, 1 1/2 X 28 inch belt with cloth ties on each end.
Would fit a 30 inch waist OK.$245
2291.A
HANK OF BRAIDED SWEET GRASS, 32 INCHES LONG, 3 STRAND. WHEN BURNED, GIVES OFF A
MOST PLEASING ODOR. Light and burn as incense. The Plains Indians used this in
their tipis as a deoderant.$7
2302.NAVAJO
BLANKET. A 43 X 60, 1930/40 blanket in fine original condition with nice bright
colors in black, white, red, and grey. Worth much more than our asking price
except that it has a 2 inch hole where something was placed on it or where a
hole was poked through it. Hole can be repaired but here's a bargain as is!,$425
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
2356.NORTHERN
PLAINS, ELK HORN WAR CLUB. A spiked antler club made from a heavy elk antler.
The whole piece made from a single piece. Business end painted black. A good
example of making a weapon using available material. 16 1/2 inches overall.$225
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
2389.SIOUX
BLUNT TIP OR STUNNING ARROW. These were used to take small game such as rabbitts
and birds, giving them a knock out blow without destroying any of the meat.
Fletching almost gone.$125
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
2437.OLD
EXCAVATED, IRON TRADE HOE. These iron hoes were traded to the Indians for use in
farming. Much superior to their buffalo shoulder bone hoes and were highly
prized by the Indians. Marked G.T. LANE with some sort of trade mark which
appears to be a quarter moon with some figure inside. Much rusted when found and
has been cleaned. Still an important item from the days of the Fur Trade.$125
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
2527.SMALL
FRAME OF INDIAN TRADE BEADS AS SOLD TO THE INDIANS DURING THE DAYS OF THE FUR
TRADE.$150
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.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
2575.INDIAN
MADE, BUCKSKIN, PEYOTE BAG WITH BEADED WATER BIRD DESIGN ON ONE SIDE AND FLYING
EAGLE ON THE REVERSE. 19 inches overall with 8 inch fringe. From a Trading Post
on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation that recently went out of business.$165
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
2585.SMALL,
6 INCH, THREE SIDE, BEADED BUCKSKIN BAG. Believe Lakes Area Indian work,
especially for the type of beading involved. Nice original condition, well
done.$385
2588.77
INCH, WOOD COUP STICK, WRAPPED WITH BUFFALO HIDE, FUR ON, WITH BEADED FEATHER
SUSPENSIONS. (FEATHERS ARE DYED TURKEY) Recently made but a real good looking
piece with curved end and beaded horsetail drop. Count your coups or lead the
dance with this nice piece. Sioux made, from a now closed old Trading Post on
the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation..$350
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
2629.HUDSON
BAY, THREE POINT BLANKET COAT. A nice looking coat with colorful stripes of
green, red, yellow, and black on a cream colored body. Very nice looking. You
WILL BE NOTICED when you wear this coat. Size large.$165
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
2709.SMALL,
BEADED, FRINGED, 4 X 4, BUCKSKIN BAG, PROBABLY USED AS A COIN PURSE OR OTHER
USE. Nice old bag, circa 1930's. SIOUX.$125
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
2723.PAIR
OF SIOUX BEADED, BUCKSKIN, CHILD'S MOCCASINS WITH RAWHIDE SOLES. A nice early,
turn of the century pair, most likely made for a white child. Fine original
condition.$650
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
2730.PRE-HISTORIC
GRANITE HAMMER HEAD. Found here in South Dakota, plowed up by a farmer. These
big stone heads were used to crack fresh buffalo bones to obtain the marrow
which were rich in vitamins and necessary for survival. Some claim that they
were used as horse hobbles and possibly so but these big stone heads will
pre-date the horse by several hundred years.$65
2731.PRE-HISTORIC
RED GRANITE HAMMER HEAD. Found here in South Dakota, plowed up by a farmer.
These old stone heads were used to crack fresh buffalo bones to obtain the
marrow which were rich in vitamins and necessary for survival. This one may have
been used as a war club or possibly as a corn grinder. Much smaller than the
really big stone heads.$75
2735.VERY
FINE, POLISHED STONE HAMMER HEAD WITH GROOVE FOR HOLDING HANDLE SECURELY IN
PLACE. Found on the Plains in Eastern Montana. Most likely centuries old. A very
fine specimen.$125
2736.OLD
INDIAN BEADED WHIMSEY PIN CUSHION, PRE 1900 PIECE AS DONE BY THE EASTERN LAKE
INDIAN TRIBES. Fine original condition,$65
2747.SIOUX
MADE, BUCKSKIN WRAPPTED DRUM STICK OR BEATER AS USED BY POW WOW DRUMMERS. Nicely
made, 21 1/2 inches overall.$25
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 use as is. You will enjoy this
nice old rug.$550
2762.OUTSTADING,
INDIAN (TRIBAL) POLICE BADGE FROM THE COEUR D'ALENE RESERVATION IN NOTRHERN
IDAHO. A 3 INCH, SIX POINT, ENGRAVED, APPLIED BALL BADGE, GOLD WASHED, WITH A
RAISED INDIAN CHIEF IN FULL HEADRESS, CENTER PIECE. I would say that this is
about the nicest Indian Police badge that we have encountered among hundreds.
Comes in a leather protective wallet with place for identification. NICE!,$1000
2766.NORTHWEST
COAST CARVING ON AN ANCIENT BONE PIECE. Exquisite carving on this bone fragment,
takes a strong glass to see the fine detail. Unidentified bone is much aged and
has great patina. About as nice as you will ever find!,$350
2790.OLD
PAIR OF SANTEE SIOUX, QUILLED BUCKSKIN MOCCASINS WITH FLORAL QUILLED DESIGNS ON
THE TOES AND PAINTED PARFLECHE SOLES. A nice old pair dating to the mid 19th
century. Some slight quill damage but about 80% of it remains in good condition.
Moccasins show plenty of use but still intact. A really good early pair.$1800
2808.32
1/2 x 62 Navajo double saddle blanket, colorful 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
2815.ESKIMO
IVROY LETTER OPENER. 9 INCHES OVERALL, NICELY DONE.$55
2820.21
X 38 NAVAJO SADDLE BLANKET. An unused, blanket that was made with natural
colored wool, black, brown, and white in horizontal stripes. A well done piece
for display or use.$145
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
2823.12
X 16 INDIAN PRINCESS PRINT FROM THE EARLY 1900'S. Indian maiden on rock shelf
overlooking a mountain lake, marked WINONA. Still in it's period frame. A nice
colorful piece. Sold by, M.H. WALLACE, Furniture, Miles City, Montana.$125
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
2828.CHIPPEWA,
LOOM BEADED BAG. Fully beaded 4 3/4 X 5 1/2 flat bag with yarn tassels. A good
looking bag!,$75
2829.OLD
SIOUX MADE, DIAMOND WILLOW CANE. WELL WORN, NICE PATINA, COULD WELL DATE PRE
1900. In the old days, it was very rare to see an old Sioux Indian without his
DIAMOND WILLOW CANE or walking stick.$75
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 will date pre 1900
and is in excellent condition. To wear or display.$650
2863.SIOUX
BEADED BOLO TIE WITH BEADED DROPS AND BEADED ROSETTE. A very attractive piece.
Made as a gift for a man who was a minister on the Pine Ridge Indian
Reservation, here in South Dakota. Very attractive.$45
2873.OLD
IVORY KNIFE OR LETTER OPENER. POSSIBLY ESKIMO.$55
2991.44
INCH SIOUX DANCE STAFF WITH BEADED PANEL AND SUSPENDED DREAM CATCHER. A modern
creation of an old Sioux Indian staff. Well done and most colorful.$75
2994.PAIR
OF EASTERN SIOUX, LOOM BEADED ARM BANDS WITH WHAT REMAINS OF THE ORIGINAL YARN
TIES. Ties can be replaced on this really nice old pair of geometric design arm
bands. Otherwise fine condition with tiny glass beads, circa the last half of
the 19th Century.$400
2998.CENTURIES
OLD, STONE HAMMER HEAD WITH CHIPPED GROOVE TO HOLD THE HANDLE. These heavy stone
hammers were used to smash buffalo bones in order to obtain the marrow. Marrow
was rich in vitamins that the Indian needed to survive.$100
3017.NICE
LITTLE 20 X 36 NAVAJO THROW RUG. Good bright colors with 4 thunderbirds within
the design. A really nice little, 1920-1930 era piece. No runs or holes.$650
3036.CHIPPEWA
MADE, BIRCH BARK, WINNOWING BASKET OR TRAY. A shallow basket used to separate
the wild rice grains from the chaff. A really nice piece, no Indian home in wild
rice country would be without one.$125
3053.FROM
AN OLD COLLECTION OF AMERICAN INDIAN ITEMS, A SIOUX MADE, BENT TWIG SAW. A good
example of making do with what is available. An old meat saw blade, held with a
bow shaped bent twig, making it a most useful tool. A fine addition to your
Indian camp display.$65
3061.NAVAJO
SILVER, WITH TURQUOISE AND CORAL STONES, BOLO TIE WITH BRAIDED LEATHER THONG. A
nice piece with silver tips.$55
3063.NAVAJO
INDIAN, SILVER WITH TURQUOISE AND MOTHER OF PEARL, BOLO TIE. Mother of pearl in
the shape of a horsehead in black matrix. Braided leather neck piece with silver
tips. Good looking!,$65
3064.HOPI,
3 1/2 INCH, SILVER, MUKD HEAD, FIGURE, DANCER, BOLO TIE WITH BRAIDED LEATHER
NECK PIECE. Well done, attractive.$50
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 stripes, 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
3080.EXCAVATED
IRON PIPE TOMAHAWK HEAD ONLY WITH 8 INCH HEAD. An old man killer head, found
here in the Dakotas. Was in two pieces when first found but has been expertly
repaired. Cleaned and much pitted but a really nice old piece.$1250
3085.OLD,
RUSSELL, GREEN RIVER WORKS, SKINNING OR CAMP KNIFE WITH WOOD HANDLE. Heavy 6 1/2
inch blade, a wonderful filler for that old beaded or tacked knife case. Shows
heavy use but still a wonderful old frontier knife. The Russell knife was a
favorite among the Plains Indians and Mountain Men.$325
3088.MUCH
USED OLD BRASS TRADE PAIL AS ISSUED TO PLAINS INDIANS AS PART OF TREATY
OBLIGATIONS. Sioux used, found here in the Dakotas. Will date to the middle 19th
century. This one a desirable, smaller size.$135
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 rosette 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
3110.CHEYENNE
CRADLE COVER OR BABY WRAP WITH BEADED HEAD PIECE. An old piece but cloth drop a
later flower sack replacement. Geometric designs, very small beads on head
piece.$1250
3112.OLD
EXCAVATED, HORSE HEAD, CATLINITE PIPE BOWL, FOUND HERE IN SOUTH DAKOTA. 5 3/4
inches long, 2 3/4 inches high. Great color and condition. Nice workmanship.$450
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
3114.OLD
PLAINS INDIAN KNIFE SHEATH.THE KIND WITH A HOLE FOR THE BELT TO PASS THROUGH. NO
DECORATIONS BUT GREAT PATINA, THIS IS THE REAL THING.$2500
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
3118.QUILLED
AND BEADED SIOUX MOCCASINS. WITH RAWHIDE SOLES. A nice pair showing some use and
abuse but overall quite good. I would date them circa 1940s.$700
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 re-soling but could be made better by some of you craft people that are handy.$375
3123.MATCHED
SET, PEYOTE FAN AND RATTLE WITH INTRICATE CUT GLASS BEADED DESIGNS ON THE
HANDLES. Pheasant feathers on fan. A very nice looking set. Used in the Peyote
ceremonies of the Native American Church.$350
3123.PAIR
OF SIOUX BEADED MOCCASINS ON COMERCIAL HIDE CIRCA 1940'S WITH RAWHIDE SOLES. I
estimate about size 7-8. Typical Sioux designs, a good pair to wear or
display.$200
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
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
3131.PAIR
OF WOOL CLOTH, SIOUX LEGGINGS WITH BEADED STRIPS.$1400
3132.PAIR
OF ARAPAHO BUCKSKIN LEGGINGS WITH BEADED STRIPS. Nice old pair, sinew sewen.$2250
3133.CHIPPEWA
BEADED AND FRINGED BUCKSKIN BAG. Possibly a pipe or tobacco bag, 7 X 11 plus the
fringe. Beaded flower design on both sides. Circa 1920's. A nice old bag looking
for a pipe!,$475
3134.SIOUC
BEADED BRIDLE COVER WITH OLD LEATHER BRIDLE AND BIT./ A good early piece with
silk ribbon decoration. Many old photos show this type of bridle in use. Still a
great decorator.$1300
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
3143.SMALL,
EASTERN SIOUX BEADED WALL POCKET. Probably made to hold stick matches. Floral
beading, a pre 1900 piece. Collected near Sisseton, South Dakota about 1900.$85
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
3149.OLD
BEADED BUCKSKIN, SIOUX KNIFE CASE WITH OLD PEWTER INLAY KNIVE. N good looking,
much used, old set.$850
3150.OLD
SIOUX MADE AND USED, ELK HORN HIDE SCRAPER WITH HAND FORGED STEEL BIT. Ivorized
from much early use. A really good example of this most famous flesching tool of
the Plains Indians. Early of mid 1800's.$475
3151.EXQUISITE,
SIOUX MADE, THREE SIDED, BUCKSKIN TOBACCO BAG WITH FLOWER AND FLAG DESIGNS IN
TINY SEED INCLUDING CUT GLASS BEADS. An early piece in fine original condition.
Some rare beads here including black and white SKUNK beads. Not a big bag but a
most WONDERFUL one !,$1250
3152.LARGE
PAIR OF OLD SIOUX, FULLY BEADED, BUCKSKIN MOCCASINS WITH PARFLECHE SOLES. A much
used but good old pair with typical Sioux designs and split tongues.$1350
3153.4
1/2 INCH, WOOD AND SILVER METAL CRUCIFIX AS GIVEN TO THE AMERICAN INDIANS BY THE
JESUIT MISSIONARY, FATHER DE SMET, DURING THE MID 19TH CENTURY. Has the skull
and cross bones.$135
3154.5
INCH, WOOD AND SILVER METAL CRUCIFIX AS GIVEN TO THE AMERICAN INDIANS BY THE
JESUIT MISSIONARY, FATHER DE SMET, DURING THE MID 19TH CENTURY.$125
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
3159.MATCHED
PAIR OF 3 3/4 INCH BEADED ROSETTES. VERY NICE AND COLORFUL. Unused.$135
3160.PAIR
OF BEADED BUCKSKIN CUFFS WITH NICE FRINGE AND MATCHING BEADED BELT. Nice Dance
outfit, circa 1940's. Lots of beading here for the money.$375
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
3163.QUILLED
UMBILICAL FETISH, A COPY OF THE SIOUX STYLE PIECE THAT CONTAINS THE BABY'S
UMBILICAL CORD AND WORN ON THE BELT OF YOUNG GIRLS. This is a NON INDIAN MADE
PIECE but very fine work and a beauty to behold!,$400
3164.QUILLED
UMBILICAL FETISH, A COPY OF THE SIOUX STYLE PIECE THAT CONTAINS THE BABY'S
UMBILICAL CORD AND WORN ON THE BELT OF YOUNG GIRLS. This is a NON INDIAN MADE
PIECE but very fine work and a beauty to behold!,$400
3165.QUILOLED
AND BEADED PIPE OR TOBACCO BAG, A SIOUX SKTYLE 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
3640.14
1/2 NAVAJO BASKET. MADE LIKE THE TRADITIONAL WEDDING BASKET BUT WITHOUT ANY
DECORATION. A utility basket in fine original condition. Circa 1940.$225
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
3651.NAVAJO,
TURQUOISE, CORAL, PEARL, AND JET, MOUNTED STERLING SILVER, LADIES WATCH BAND,
COMPLETE WITH WATCH. Watch needs battery but was working when it quit. A very
attractive old piece, marked RLK.$100
3660.SIOUX
BEADED, BUCKSKIN BELT BAG WITH FULL BEADED FRONT AND NICE LONG FRINGE. Bag is 3
1/4 X 4 with 4 inch fringe. Not great age, but a very nice looking bag.$165
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
3675.STONE
WAR CLUB WITH 10 INCH RAWHIDE BRAIDED HANDLE. Most likely made in the 1930's for
the tourist trade. Made in Pine Ridge, SD, we have owned a number of these over
the years. Quite nice.$125
3676.ORIGINAL
OLD, SIOUX INDIAN PEACE MEDAL. This is the pewter medal with the bust of George
Washington facing out. Has the scarce serrated rim. Shows plenty of wear from
being worn for several years, possibly by more than one generation. Considerable
mystery connected with these Washington facing medals. Many are seen in old
Indian photographs. Mentioned and pictured in INDIAN PEACE MEDALS by Belden, and
INDIAN PEACE MEDALS IN AMERICAN HISTORY by Prucha. Genuine Indian medals like
this are becoming exceedingly RARE!,$2200
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
wonderful to 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
3769.OLD
SIOUX CATLINITE BOWL. Has ribbed design, very old but has been broken and
repaired. Front portion of old T bowl broken off so nol L shaped. Still a nice
old pipe bowl, rich dark red color.$300
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
3771.7
1/2 INCH, PIPESTONE LETTER OPENER WITH HANDLE IN SHAPE OF A FISH. This was an
Sioux Indian craft during the 1890's at Pipestone, Minnesota.$65
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, Minnesota, at the
Pipestone quary.$45
3773.SMALL
PIPESTONE PIPE WITH 8 INCH PIPESTONE STEM. an old piece with a bit of floral
carving on the stem. Circa 1890.$300
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
779.CLASSIC
SIOUX, MAN KILLING WAR CLUB WITH 30 INCH RAWHIDE WRAPPED WOOD HANDLE WHICH WAS
MADE FOR USE ON HORSEBACK. The best shaped 7 1/2 inch double pointed stone head,
rawhide painted red, with horse hair drop. This piece is identical to the one in
the South Dakota State Museum collection which is attributed to the Sioux Chief
Hump. Surely made by the same person. Circa 1860 and could well date earlier. A
most colorful and attractive piece.$4500
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
3789.NORTHERN
PLAINS, ASSINOBOIN, BUCKSKIN DRESS WITH LONG FRINGE AND FULLY BEADED YOKE PLUS
MATCHING BELT, LEGGINGS AND ROSETTE NECKLACE. A most beautiful outfit that could
well be worn by some young lady, or Indian dancer striking set that will draw a
lot of attention to the wearer or collector. Great to add to your display of
Northern Plains Indian Art. I believe circa 1940's. Came out of a very large,
old time, collection. Could not have it duplicated for this amount.$3400
3792.Silver
with gold wash very ornate chalice. Engraved 'Dem Sioux Hauptling Black Corn,
Fur Erinnerung an di Stadt Frankfurt a/Main, 16.12, 1926'. Translated: Given to
Chief Black Corn in memory (of his visit) to Frankfort (Germany), December 16,
1926. Evidently, Black Corn was involved with the Catholic or Episcapal
Church.$450
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 signifies 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
3801.SIOUX
FULLY BEADED MOCCSAINS WITH AMERICAN FLAG DESIGN ON THE, TOES. Hard rawhide
soles, great condition. Very picturesque and striking.. A really fine pair/
Circa 1940's, as mew. wear or display. Have name of former Sioux owner in
ink.$850
3802.Great
old beaded prayer book cover, over small new testament in beautiful colors,
background is green with red geometric designs.$1000
3803.SIOUX,
BUCKSKIN YOKE WITH RED, BLUE AND WHITE BEADED DESIGNS. A nice thing to place
over a young girl's dress.$450
3807.PLEASANT
OLD, 20 X 36 RED AND BACK GEOMETRIC NAVAJO RUG WITH THUNDERBIRD DESINS IN FINE
ORIGINAL CONDITION.$400
3808.EARLY,SIOUX
BLANKET OF TRADE CLOTH WITH 3 X 57 INCH BEADED BLANKET STRIP. A typical Sioux
geometric design strip in red, white, and blue beads. Some slight stiffness to
one end of the beaded strip but otherwise very nice.$4250
3810.GREAT
OLD INDIAN POLICE BADGE FROM THE PINE RIDGE INDIAN RESERVATIOH HERE IN SOUTH
DAKOTA.. This badge was found at an old burned out cabin site on the
Reservation. I have a photograph of my grandfather standing next to Sioux Indian
Policeman. Black Dog, wearing this same style badge in the early 1890's. Bent
and mutilated but HONEST!,$1500
3811.Great
old ladies trade cloth dress with Dentilion fully beaded yoke.
3812.GREAT
OLD WOMAN'S COWRIE SHELL DRESS OF RAINBOW EDGE TRADE CLOTH WITH YOKE OF COWRIE
SHELLS. Nice ribbon work along bottom edge and sleeves. Circa 1910-1920.$2000
3815.Sioux
Buckskin Dress with full beaded yoke. A really nice pre 1900 dress with
geometric designs on blue background. You will look a long time to find a better
one than this.$10500.00
3816.A
really nice, Sioux Buckskin dress with massive, fully beaded yoke. Early
pre-1900 dress, large size. Simple geometric designs on blue background. One of
the better one of these that we have had. Could well be the center piece of your
collection. Exceptional!,$12500.00
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
3820.NAVAJO
ARCHER'S LEATHER WRIST PROTECTOR WITH CAST SILVER AND TURQUOISE EMBLEM. Silver
piece alone worth the price of this item. Nicely cone, classic piece.$200
3821.NICE
OLD 4 X 5 BEADED WHIMSY, PRE 1900 BAG. Beaded both sides, with beaded flaps in
fine original condition.$150
3822.TINY
2 1/2 X 3 BEADED WHIMSY, TWO SIDED BAG. A pre 1900, neat little bag showing some
moth age use but still quite nice.$90
3823.1
X 36 BEADED BUCKSKIN BELT, SALT AND PEPPER BEADING, BELIEVE PRE 1900. A lot of
beading for the money.$55
3824.OLD
CARVED TURQUOISE BEAR FETISH ADORNED WITH SHELL AND GLASS BEADS. A nice early
piece, a great charm!,$65
3825.ANCIENT
BRONZE ARROWHEAD. I believe it Roman or Greek. Hundreds of years old.$100
3828.BRONZE
WASHINGTON PEACE MEDAL SHOWING SOME WEAR FROM USE. Drilled with wire loop and
beaded necklace for wearing.$350
3829.CHIPPEWA,
WOVEN WILLOW BASKET WITH CARRYING HANDLE. A nice size utility basket in fine
original condition. Tan with alternate dark brown design. Very nice.$135
3830.NEW
MADE, SIOUX STYLE, BUCKSKIN WAR SHIRT. A really nice replica of an old style
shirt. Wide geometric beaded strips over shoulders and down the sleeves. Plenty
of hair drops and green ocher on the buckskin. Cannot have one made at our
price. Very striking and a great costume item that will only get better with
wear.$1500
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
3836.NICE
OLD, EIGHT INCH, STONE CELT, FOUND IN MONTANA.$100
3837.28
1/2 CROW FLUTE OR WHISTLE. Made from bamboo, wrapped with otter hide and cloth.
Much used, great patina. Give it a toot!,$300
3839.NEW
MADE, HARNESS LEATHER, INDIAN STYLE, TACKED KNIFE SCABBARD WITH CUT OUT SLOT FOR
BELT. Beautifully done, and will hold a skinning type butcher knife with a 8-8
1/2 inch blade. By R. Bratt. New unused.$100
3840.NEW
MADE, HARNESS LEATHER, INDIAN STYLE, TACKED KNIFE SCABBARD WITH CUT OUT SLOT FOR
BELT. Beautifully done, and will hold a skinning type butcher knife with a 8-8
1/2 inch blade. By R. Bratt. New unused.$100
3841.BIG,
NEW MADE, HARNESS LEATHER, INDIAN STYLE, TACKED KNIFE SCABBARD WITH CUT OUT SLOT
FOR BELT, MADE TO FULLY ENCLOSE THE KNIFE.. Beautifully done, and will hold a
skinning type butcher knife with a 8- 8 1/2 inch blade. By R. Bratt. New
unused.$125
3842.BIG,
NEW MADE, HARNESS LEATHER, INDIAN STYLE, TACKED KNIFE SCABBARD WITH CUT OUT SLOT
FOR BELT, MADE TO FULLY ENCLOSE THE KNIFE.. Beautifully done, and will hold a
skinning type butcher knife with a 8- 8 1/2 inch blade. By R. Bratt. New
unused.$125
3843.INDIAN
STYLE, TACKED HARNESS LEATHER BELT POUCH WITH LARGE GERMAN SILVER CONCHO. Very
decorative to complete your Indian costume. By R. Bratt. These were used to keep
a flint and striker, sharpening stone, cartridges and a few other small items.
New unused.$75
3844.INDIAN
STYLE, TACKED HARNESS LEATHER BELT POUCH WITH LARGE GERMAN SILVER CONCHO. Very
decorative to complete your Indian costume. By R. Bratt. These were used to keep
flint, striker, sharpening stone and a few other small items. New unused.$75
3845.FULLY
TACKED HARNESS LEATHER BELT, INDIAN STYLE, SIXE 40-44. A great item to complete
your Indian costume. Made by R. Bratt. New, unused.$125
3846.FULLY
TACKED HARNESS LEATHER BELT, INDIAN STYLE, SIXE 38-40. A great item to complete
your Indian costume. Made by R. Bratt. New, unused.$125
3847.SANTEE
SIOUX QUILLED VEST. A nice old buckskin vest with brightly quilled floral
designs on the front panels. Circa 1880-1890.$2400
3848.OLD
SIOUX PIPE OR TOBACCO BAG WITH GEOMETRIC AND AMERICAN FLAG DESIGNS IN THE BEADED
PORTION. Quilled slats and fringe. A typical bag, Nice!,$2650
3849.SIOUX
BEADED BUCKSKIN PIPE OR TOBACCO BAG WITH GEOMETRIC BEADED DESIGNS. Quilled slats
and fringe. A good looking bag.$2300
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
3851.OLD
SIOUX WHITE EDGE TRADE CLOTH DRESS WITH A DENTALIUM SHELL YOKE. These are seen
on old photographs dating to the mid 1800's. This one for a very tall woman.
Complete with ribbon work. A real museum piece in quite good condition.$6500
3852.PAIR
OF MUCH USED, SIOUX BABY MOCCASINS WITH CROSS DESIGN IN TINY CUT GLASS BEADS.
This pair belonged to baby Fred Shangreau of Pine Ridge, circa 1890. A photo of
baby Fred and his sister Mabel goes with the moccasins. Moccasins have painted
parfleche soles. HISTORIC!,$450
3853.OLD
EXCAVATED STONE HAMMER THAT WAS PLOWED UP BY A FARMER HERE IN SOUTH DAKOTA. Has
a large chip which came about by breaking buffalo bones to obtain the marrow
therein. Marrow contained some vitamin that Indians needed to survive. They
would place the bone on a large rock and then hit it with the stone hammer. If
they missed the bone, stone against stone would cause the hammer to chip or
brake. That is why we find so many broken hammers.$65
3854.NORTHERN
PLAINS STYLE, WOODEN BACK REST. Nicely made of painted wood dowels in typicle
style. No tipi would be without one. The original recliner! We believe this one
was used as a motion picture prop.$450
4026.EARLY HALF STOCK, LARGE CALIBER KENTUCKY STYLE RILE. No name on the 38 inch octagon barrel but the lock is marked BELL, LONDON. Brass trigger guard and butt plate with neat old sheet brass repair around wrist. Unique about this gun is that the hand forged barrel is made of early American crude iron. There were a very few iron smelters on the East Coast that were producing iron from low grade iron ore found nearby. Gun came with an old engraved powder horn with the name S. Woodward on it. As this was an old family set, that may well be the name of the original owner of the gun.$850