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WILD WEST: NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACTS & VICTORIAN ANTIQUES
An excellent collection of Native American items from a private collector and previous owner of Whispering Winds Trading Post (1950s-1990s). -Antique and Modern Native American items -War Clubs -Full Regalia from named Native Americans with provenance -Beaded items -Pottery: Native American and Mississippian Culture -Baskets -Textiles -Arrowhead points and other stone & bone tools -Native American photographs: cabinet card album full of prominent Native American chiefs and leaders of Little Big Horn and other battles -Civil War tin types, Daguerrotypes, Ambrotypes & Cabinet Cards -Published in book collection of Victorian hairwork jewelry and Mourning hair art -Western and landscape paintings, lithographs, drawings, etchings and sculptures -Western Bronzes -Victorian jewelry -Good Native American sterling silver & turquoise jewelry -Large collection of antique Trade Beads -Bows and arrows ...and much more!
Auction lots (730)
GERALD NAILOR NATIVE AMERICAN QUAIL SERIGRAPH 1951
A Native American quail serigraph by artist Gerald Nailor and dated 1951. Nicely framed under glass. Some foxing spots to paper,...
FREDERIC REMINGTON BRONZE SCULPTURE TROOPER PLAINS
This bronze sculpture is "Trooper of the Plains" by the American artist Frederic Remington (1861-1909). This is a numbered...
WEST AFRICAN WOVEN & COILED BASKET
The coiled basket in the image appears to be a Vintage African Woven Coil Basket, likely originating from a region such as...
VICTORIAN HAIR ART MOURNING JEWELRY BRACELET
An antique Victorian mourning hair bracelet made of real human hair, set with glass locket with intricately woven hair. These...
DAGUERROTYPE PHOTOGRAPH OF GENT 1840-1860
An antique Daguerrotype or Ambotype photograph of a gentleman. 1840-1860s. Thin pressed metal frame. As pictured. Measures: 3.25"...
ANTIQUE TRADE BEADS W/ CARVED BEAR FETISH
A strand of antique trade beads of various types with a modern carved stone bear fetish pendant. Strand measures: 24" long (bear...
CANDE SIGNED NATIVE BLACK POTTERY PITCHER
A black pottery pitcher. Signed Cande on base. Measures: 7" x 7" As pictured. Age unknown.
NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED TOBACCO BAG JIM LAPEE
A nice Native American beaded tobacco bag in glass front display case. Note inside reads "Jim LaPee- Given to John - 3/31/15"As...
BEADED LEATHER BAG & ARROWHEAD
A beaded leather bag and an arrowhead. This item is labeled by the previous owner. Read the tag for more information. Comes in a...
FRANK MEINHART DEER IN FOREST WATERCOLOR PAINTING
An original watercolor painting of deer in a Montana forest by artist Frank Meinhart. Signed on verso with info label. Nicely...
PIMA NATIVE AMERICAN WILLOW DEVILS CLAW BASKET
This basket is a Pima Indian hand-coiled basket, typically crafted using willow and devil's claw.Tribe: Pima, also known as...
VICTORIAN MOURNING HUMAN HAIR JEWELRY BROOCH
An antique Victorian era mourning hair art brooch made of real human hair. Possibly Gold or Gold filled/plated? Unmarked. Glass...
ANTIQUE DAGUERROTYPE PHOTO OF OLDER GENT
An antique daguerrotype or ambrotype photograph of an older gentleman. Mid 19th century. In original leather case with white...
ANTIQUE GLASS TRADE BEADS VENETIAN CHEVRON SWIRL+
A strand of antique glass trade beads of various types.Strand measures: 24" longSee photos for sizes and condition of individual...
MISSISSIPPIAN CULTURE EFFIGY BOWL W/ PROVENANCE
An old Mississippian Culture pottery vessel- wood duck effigy form- with note of provenance on base. The note says it is from the...
NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED PRINCESS CROWN PROVENANCE
A Native American made and worn beaded leather Princess crown for the Y.A.P.I.C. (Northwest Coastal / Alaskan Tribes Council-...
MAUDE SCHNELLER OLD COWBOY OIL PAINTING
An original oil painting of an old cowboy by listed artist Maude Schneller. Signed lower right recto. Nicely framed. No major...
ANTIQUE NATIVE AMERICAN PIMA COILED BASKET
This is a Native American Pima coiled basket, possibly dating from the early to mid-20th century.Coiled Construction: Pima...
STERLING SILVER TURQUOISE & CORAL RING SZ 12.5
A large sterling silver ring with inset turquoise and coral stones. Size 12.5Total weight: 26 gramsAs pictured.
MOURNING HAIR WATCH FOB ANTIQUE VICTORIAN JEWELRY
An antique Victorian era mourning hair watch fob made of woven or braided real human hair. Unmarked but likely gold...
TINTYPE PHOTO OF GENT CIVIL WAR ERA
An antique tintype photograph of a young gentleman. With pressed metal frame. As pictured. Missing top portion of metal pressed...
ANTIQUE "PADRE" AQUA GLASS TRADE BEADS
A strand of antique "padre" aqua glass trade beads. Strand measures: 28" longSee photos for sizes and condition of individual...
FANNIE L. POLACCA PAINTED POTTERY VESSEL NATIVE
A Native painted pottery vessel. Signed Fannie L Polacca on base. As pictured. Age unknown. Measures: 4" x 4"
BEADED LEATHER BAG W/ LONG FRINGE
A beaded leather bag with long fringe. Comes in a glass front ryker's display case. Flap on back with button. Bag measures: 7" x...
TOM BEARD DESERT SOUTHWEST CANYON OIL PAINTING
An original oil on canvas desert southwest canyon painting by famous western artist Tom Beard. Signed and dated '79 lower left...
WOVEN & COILED BASKET
This basket is a coiled basketry plaque or tray, possibly from Botswana Africa.Geometric design: The checkerboard-like pattern is...
VICTORIAN MOURNING HAIR ART JEWELRY BROOCH
An antique Victorian era mourning hair brooch made of real human hair. Unmarked but likely gold plated/filled. The glass locket...
TINTYPE PHOTO OF YOUNG LADY CIVIL WAR ERA
An antique tin type photograph of a young lady. In pressed metal frame. As pictured. Measures: 3.25" x 3"
ANTIQUE CZECH GREEN GLASS TRADE BEADS
A strand of antique green cushion cut Czech glass trade beads. Strand measures: 35" longSee photos for sizes and condition of...
PUMPKIN GOURD POTTERY VESSEL
A pumpkin gourd shaped pottery vessel. Measures: 8.5" x 6" diamAs pictured. Age unknown.
LEATHER BEADED PUZZLE POUCH 1940s
A leather beaded puzzle pouch. Comes with leather note (from Stage Coach Museum) with specific information. Comes in glass-front...
TOM PHILLIPS ORIG. WATERCOLOR PAINTING NATIVE AM.
An original watercolor on paper painting of Native Americans on horses with guns by famous western artist Tom Phillips. Signed...
BOBBY EAGLE TURQUOISE NUGGET STEER SKULL
A large steer skull covered in large nugget turquoise and decorated with feathers. Includes original artist tag by Bobby Eagle....
VICTORIAN MOURNING HAIR ART JEWELRY BROOCH
An antique Victorian era mourning hair brooch made of woven or braided real human hair. Unmarked but likely gold plated/filled....
ANTIQUE TINTYPE PHOTO OF BEARDED GENT
An antique tintype photograph of bearded gentleman. In partial leather case- missing front of case. As pictured. Measures: 3.75"...
GREEN CHEVRON ANTIQUE VENETIAN TRADE BEADS
A strand of antique green chevron Venetian trade beads. Includes one round grey carved trade bead in center. Copper beads and...
MISSISSIPPIAN CULTURE POTTERY BOWL
An old Mississippian culture (pre-columbian) pottery vessel. Has been repaired and is missing some pieces. As pictured. Exact age...
GARY WINDERS NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED MOCCASINS
A pair of leather fully beaded moccasins by Native American Gary Winders. Signed inside each shoe. These have been worn. Unsure...
MARLEY M OIL PAINTING SOUTHWEST LANDSCAPE
An original oil on artist panel southwestern landscape painting. Signed MM lower left recto. Marley M. written on verso. Framed....
BEADED NECKLACE STONE PENDANT FLINT WORKED STONE
A group of three items:- beaded necklace with beaded medallion: pendant measures 4" x 2.5" -stone pendant with hole: 2.75" x 1.5"...
VICTORIAN MOURNING HAIR BRACELET JEWELRY
An antique Victorian era mourning hair bracelet made of woven or braided real human hair. These object were created from the hair...
1854 HUMAN ANATOMY BOOK W/ 397 ILLUSTRATIONS
An antique book: A System of Human Anatomy General & Special by Erasmus Wilson. Dated 1854. Includes 397 illustrations. As...
ANTIQUE TRADE BEADS INTERLOCKING SNAKE
A strand of antique trade beads- blue and yellow glass interlocking "snake" beads historically used in African trade market. Of...
OLD BEADED CROWN HEADDRESS W/ LONG RIBBONS
An old beaded crown style headdress with long red and yellow ribbons. Unmarked. As pictured. Age unknown but looks to be around...
BIG BRONZE BEAR PENDANT BEADED NECKLACE
A fine necklace made of antique glass trade beads and bone beads with a very large bronze bear pendant with trade bead dangles....
NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED SHEATH & BONE HANDLE KNIFE
A modern Native American beaded knife sheath and handmade knife with bone handle. Signed LB on back of sheath. As pictured. No...
PELHAM GLASSFORD DESERT SOUTHWEST WC PAINTING
An original watercolor on paper painting titled "Storm Brewing over Palm Spring" by artist Pelham Glassford. Signed lower left...
PAPAGO / PIMA NATIVE AMERICAN COILED BASKET
This is a Native American woven basket. Based on the materials (light and dark natural fibers) and weaving style, it shares...
HAIR JEWELRY BROOCH VICTORIAN MOURNING JEWELRY
An antique Victorian era mourning hair brooch made of enamel and woven or braided real human hair. Unmarked but likely gold...
MORTICIAN'S TOOLS VICTORIAN ERA MEDICAL DEVICES
An antique Victorian or Edwardian era set of Mortician's tools in leather case. As pictured. Measures: 6" x 3" when closed.
ANTIQUE TRADE BEADS INTERLOCKING SNAKE AQUA
A strand of antique African trade beads- aqua glass interlocking "snake" beads. As pictured. See photos for condition. Strung: 34"
MISSISSIPPIAN CULTURE POTTERY VESSEL
An old Mississippian culture pottery vessel. Unmarked. As pictured. Exact age unknown. Measures: 7" h x 6.5" diamMississippian...
SIGNED NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED KNIFE SHEATH & KNIFE
A Native American made modern beaded leather knife sheath. Signed on back of sheath LB. Includes Russell...
BRUCE MITCHELL RIVERBOAT WC PAINTING
An original watercolor on paper painting of a Riverboat by artist Bruce Mitchell. Signed lower right recto. Nicely framed under...
2 ARROWHEADS IN CASE
A pair of arrowheads in a glass-front wooden case. Black: 3.75" x 1.25" Tan: 3" x 1" Case: 8" x 6" x 2" As pictured. Age unknown.
HAIR JEWELRY VICTORIAN MOURNING RING
An antique Victorian era mourning hair ring made of woven or braided real human hair. Unmarked but likely gold/ or plated/filled....
ANTIQUE MEDICAL KIT FOR TRAVELING DR. LEATHER CASE
An antique medical kit for a traveling or field doctor. I believe the case and the main components of this kit are from the...
18th c GREEN HEART HUDSON BAY HURON INDIAN BEADS
A strand of antique Native American trade beads. These are Huron Indian Hudson's Bay Company Green Hearts Trade Beads, circa...
BLACK POTTERY BASKET VESSEL NATIVE
A Native black pottery basket vessel. Comes with note from collection owner. Unmarked. Measures: 4" h x 4.5" diamAs pictured. Age...
PISTOL HOLSTER BEADED LEATHER PROV. NOTE
An old intricately beaded leather pistol holster with long leather fringe. Brain tanned with classic geometric beadwork pattern....
KAI-SA KACHINA DANCERS ORIGINAL NATIVE AM PAINTING
An original painting of two Kachina dancers by Native American artist Kai-Sa. Signed lower left recto. Nicely framed under glass....
CIVIL WAR REPRO CHLOROFORM INHALER DR. CHISHOLMS
A reproduction of Dr. Chisholm's Chloroform Inhaler and medical booklet (repro paperwork from 1854). This was originally invented...
57" VICTORIAN MOURNING HAIR JEWELRY NECKLACE
An antique Victorian era mourning hair LONG! necklace made of woven or braided real human hair. These object were created from...
BONE PICKER CARVED WOOD SCULPTURE EARLE B. ROWAN
A wonderful carved wood, painted and decorated sculpture of a Native American "Bone Picker." He is holding carved wood skeleton...
ANTIQUE MEDICINE MAN VENETIAN TRADE BEADS
Antique Venetian Medicine Man Trade Beads. Origin and History: These beads were originally crafted in Venice, Italy, and were...
1200-1500 AD MISSISSIPPIAN CULTURE BAILEY POTTERY
An archaic incised pottery vessel from the Mississippian Culture. Wonderful incised designs! Tag on base reads "Bailey Engraved...
2 OLD BEADED BAGS W/ NOTE
A pair of old beaded leather bags. One has a note detailing it's age, origin and description of beads. As pictured. Ages...
GLENDA TALL ORIGINAL WC PAINTING "INDIAN CLAY POT
An original watercolor and colored pencil on paper entitled "Indian Clay Pot". Signed left recto. Original gallery label with...
NATIVE AMERICAN PICTORIAL TOOLED LEATHER QUIVER
A Modern Native American made tooled leather quiver with colored pictorial scenes of Native American's riding horses. Long...
VICTORIAN MOURNING HAIR JEWELRY WATCH FOB
A Victorian hair art jewelry watch fob with locket. Made of real human hair as a momento mori of a deceased loved one. As...
PLAINS INDIAN OLD SKULL CRACKER NATIVE WAR CLUB
An old Plains Indian skull cracker war club in glass front display case. As pictured. Age unknown. Club: 12" long (+ length of...
CIVIL WAR ERA TINTYPE GENTLEMAN IN UNIFORM?
An antique tin type photograph of a bearded gentleman in what looks to be a uniform jacket/ coat. In leather case- missing front...
ANTIQUE VENETIAN FLOWER WHITE HEART TRADE BEADS
A strand of Antique Venetian Flower White Heart glass trade Beads. These are deep red or maroon in color with little white and...
OLD RED POTTERY HANDLED VESSEL W/ INCISED DESIGNS
A good old red ochre pottery vessel with rounded bottom, long neck and handle. Wonderful incised designs. The round beaded holder...
LEATHER BAG W/ HORSE HAIR FRINGE
A leather bag with intricate quilted detailed patters and real horse hair dyed orange with metal cones. Comes in glass-front...
JAMES R. SMITH PAINTING WINTER BARN WITH HORSES
An original painting of a barn in Winter with horses. Signed lower right recto James R. Smith. Nicely framed under glass. No...
VICKIE BRANSON CARVED WOOD INDIAN SCULPTURES
A pair of carved wood Indians- male and female by artist Vickie Branson. Signed on back of female figure. Measures: Man: 9" x...
VICTORIAN HAIR JEWELRY WATCH FOB
A Victorian era hair art watch fob. Made of real human hair as a momento mori of a deceased loved one. Measures: 9" longAs...
ANTIQUE TINTYPE LADY IN FANCY DRESS
An antique tin type photograph of a lady in a fancy dress. No frame. As pictured. Measures: 3.5" x 2.5"
ANTIQUE GLASS TRADE BEADS VARIOUS TYPES
A strand of antique glass trade beads. These are antique beads that have been strung into a modern necklace. Includes several...
CIVIL WAR SOLDIER TINTYPE PHOTO ALBUM W. SMITH
An antique photograph album with leather cover and federal eagle clasps. The album is from the family W. Smith as noted on the...
BEADED LEATHER BAG, SCRAPER STONE, METAL PIECE
Three items:- beaded leather bag with fringe and metal cones: 7" x 3.25" (not including strap)-flint mapped stone: 2" x 2" -metal...
FLOYD THOMPSON "AUTUMN MORNING" SIGNED ETCHING
An antique color etching entitled "Autumn Morning" by artist Floyd Leslie Thompson. Pencil signed and titled lower recto. Nicely...
VICTORIAN HAIR ART JEWELRY WATCH FOB W/ LOCKET
A Victorian hair art watch fob with locket. Made of real human hair as a momento mori of a deceased loved one. Measures: 13"...
2 PHOTOS TINTYPE DAGUERROTYPE- AS IS
A pair of antique photographs: a tintype of a lady and a daguerrotype of a gentleman. As pictured. As is. Both damaged. Large...
CHERRY RED AMBER LARGE ANTIQUE TRADE BEADS
A strand of antique cherry amber trade beads. These are genuine large dark red reconstituted cherry amber beads. As pictured. See...
SITTING CLOWN NATIVE AMERICAN KACHINA DOLL
A carved, painted and decorated wooden kachina doll: "Sitting Clown" marked on bottom. Artist unknown. Measures: 9.5" x 9" x 9"
GOOD NATIVE AMERICAN PARFLECHE MAP/DOCUMENTS CASE
A good Native American decorated parflche documents or maps case. As pictured. Age unknown. Measures; 17" x 10.5"
WOVEN COILED BASKET SHALLOW TRAY
A woven, coiled shallow basket tray. Measures: 2" H x 13" diameterAs pictured. Age unknown.
WILLIAM W. McKIM SIGNED LITHO ST IN BURGOS
A lithograph print by listed artist William Wind McKim entitled "Street in Burgos". Pencil signed and titled lower recto. Nicely...
TINTYPE PHOTO OF LADY W/ BABY CIVIL WAR ERA
An antique tintype photograph of a lady holding a baby on her lap. No frame. Measures: 3" x 2" As pictured.
VICTORIAN MOURNING HAIR BRACELET JEWELRY
A Victorian era mourning hair bracelet. Made of real human hair of a deceased loved one as a momento mori, or remembrance object....
BEADED BAG FLINT MAPPED STONE SHAPED METAL
Three items:-beaded leather bag with American Flag motif: 5.5" x 3.25" -Flint worked stone: 1.75" x 1" -shaped piece of metal:...
CHEVRON VENETIAN GLASS TRADE BEADS STRAND
A strand of chevron Venetian glass trade beads. Strand measures: 32" longSee photos for individual bead sizes. As pictured. Age...
SEATED POTTERY FIGURAL PIPE W/ NOTE OF PROVENANCE
A seated pottery figural woman pipe (?). Comes with note stating where it was found and by whom. As pictured. Age unknown....
POTTERY SUN FACE - MARKED ON BACK
A pottery sun face. Marked on verso. As pictured. Age unknown. Measures: 4.5" diameter
WALDO MOOTZKA ORIGINAL WC PAINTING ZUNI CEREMONY
An original watercolor and ink painting of two Zuni Native American women by Hop Pueblo artist Waldo Mootzka. This piece is very...
COWBOY ANTIQUE TIN TYPE PHOTOGRAPH
An antique tintype photograph of a cowboy with cowboy hat and neckerchief. In partial leather case. Missing front cover of case....
VICTORIAN MOURNING HAIR WATCH FOB
A Victorian era mourning hair watch fob. Made of real human hair from a deceased loved one as a momento mori or remembrance...
SPIDER DESIGN WOVEN COILED BASKET TRAY
A beautiful woven and coiled basket tray with spider design of darker material woven into bottom. Measures: 2" H x 10.25"...