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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)
LARGE CHERRY RED AMBER TRADE BEADS STRAND
A strand of very large cherry amber (reconstituted) trade beads. Strand measures: 32" longSee photos for individual bead sizes....
CARVED STONE BEAVER FETISH PIPE
A carved stone beaver fetish pipe. As pictured. Age unknown. Measures: 2" x 3.5"
DAGUERROTYPE AMBROTYPE PHOTO OF GENT
An antique Daguerrotype or ambrotype photograph of a gentleman in partial leather case. Missing front cover with some damage to...
EZZA KARR PASTEL DRAWING OF NATIVE WOMAN
An original chalk pastel on paper drawing of a Native woman carrying fruit on her head. On back of drawing is information Ezza...
OLD BEADED LEATHER TRIANGLE
An old leather triangle beaded on one side. Measures: 4" x 2" as pictured. Age unknown.
VICTORIAN MOURNING HAIR JEWELRY STICK PIN
An antique Victorian mourning hair jewelry stick pin. Hair from the recently deceased loves ones was turned into gorgeous...
TINTYPE OF NATIVE AMERICAN BOY CIVIL WAR ERA
An antique tin type of a young Native American boy wearing English clothing. The jacket in the photo clearly does not fit him as...
CZECH RED HAJJ ISLAMIC GLASS BEADS
A strand of Vintage Czech Red glass Hajj Beads. Strand measures: 28" longAs pictured. Age unknown.
QUILLED KNIFE SHEATH & FORGED KNIFE GALLIAN
A Native American artist made leather sheath with quill work by Dwight Gallian. A hand forged knife made by Max S. Gallian. As...
1905 POSTCARD APACHE WARRIOR INDIANS
An antique 1905 post card with Apache Warrior Indians. Framed in double sided glass. As pictured. measures: 3.75" x 5.5"
AUDREY MILLER BODNER WC PAINTING CHICKENS
An original watercolor and gouache painting on paper of chickens in front of a red barn. Signed lower left recto. Nicely framed...
TINTYPE PHOTO OF ELDERLY LADY DISFIGURED?
An antique tintype photograph of an elderly lady with spectacles. She appears to be disfigured, but this could be a relic of the...
TINTYPE OF YOUNG COUPLE ANTIQUE PHOTO
An antique tintype photograph of a young couple. Civil War era. Comes in partial leather case. Missing front cover. As pictured....
VENETIAN MILLEFIORI GLASS TRADE BEADS STRAND
A strand of antique Venetian millefiori glass trade beads. Strand measures: 35" longSee photos for size of individual beads. As...
NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED KNIFE SHEATH L WILSON KNIFE
A Native American beaded parfleche knife sheath and a vintage/ antique knife made by L. Wilson of Sycamore Street, Sheffield,...
VERY OLD AZTEC CARVED OBSIDIAN BEADS
Very old Aztec carved obsidian beads in small black case with glass front. As pictured. Box measures: 5.5" x 4.5"
GRACE BILGER NAVAJO INDIAN PORTRAIT PAINTING
An original painting on green paper of a portrait of a Navajo Indian by artist Grace Bilger. Signed lower right recto. Nicely...
ANTIQUE NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED BAG
An old Native American beaded leather bag with antler button. Beaded on one side. The leather strap may be a newer...
VICTORIAN HAIR MOURNING JEWELRY BROOCH
A Victorian mourning hair jewelry brooch. Made of real human hair woven into jewelry as a momento mori (object of remembrance) of...
FLINT-KNAPPED STONE KNIFE W/ CARVED ANTLER HANDLE
A flint-knapped stone knife blade with carved rattlesnakes antler handle. The handle is initialed WH or HM. As pictured....
ANGEL CULLY NATIVE AMERICAN POW WOW REGALIA
An original Native American Pow Wow Regalia- outfit owned by Native American Angel Cully. Includes all pieces shown:Shirt, Skirt...
BONE, BEAD & LEATHER CHOKER NECKLACE
A Native choker necklace made of chicken (?) bones, red beads (unknown type) and leather. Necklace: 18.5" L + 12" leather strings...
ANTIQUE TIN TYPE YOUNG GIRL PHOTOGRAPH IN CASE
An antique Civil War era tin type photograph of a young girl. In leather case. Measures: 2.5" x 3"
BEADED LEATHER BAG W/ NOTE OF PROVENANCE
A small leather beaded bag. Beaded on one side only. Comes with note of where and when it was purchased and of possible artist....
MAUDE LEACH ANTIQUE WC PAINTING COLORADO MOUNTAIN
An antique original watercolor and gouache painting on paper of Colorado landscape with a peaceful mountain stream by artist...
ARTIST CARVED BONE EAGLE HEAD KNIFE BEADED SHEATH
An artist made knife with carved bone handle in the form of an eagle's head. Signed and dated on handle. Also includes a quilled...
VICTORIAN ENAMEL & MOURNING HAIR JEWELRY BROOCH
A Victorian brooch made with enamel with woven human hair inside the glass locket. These momento mori (remembrance objects) were...
FINELY BEADED LEATHER POUCH
A finely beaded leather pouch with fringe. Very tiny beadwork! Beaded on one side. Measures: 7" x 3.75"As pictured. Age unknown.
PORCUPINE QUILL & BEADS NATIVE CHOKER NECKLACE
A choker necklace made of porcupine quills and beads. Necklace: 12" L (+ 14" leather ties on each side) x 2" (at widest point)As...
CIVIL WAR ERA TIN TYPE PHOTOGRAPH OF WOMAN
An antique Civil War era tin type photograph of a woman.In leather case. Measures: 3" x 2.5" As pictured.
CARVED STONE PRIMITIVE SCRAPER TOOL W/ NOTE
A primitive carved stone tool. Possibly a hide scraper? Comes with note. As pictured. Age unknown. Measures: 4.25" x 2.5"
CARL STOLZ OIL/CANVAS LANDSCAPE PAINTING
An original oil on canvas landscape painting by listed artist Carl Stolz (German, 1894-1978). Signed lower right recto. Nicely...
BOB BECK SIGNED BEADWORK KACHINA DESIGN
A strip of denim with beadwork in the form of a Kachina. Signed and dated on verso. Measures: 7.75" x 3.25" As pictured.
VICTORIAN MOURNING HAIR JEWELRY PENDANT
A Victorian era pendant made of real human hair woven into mourning jewelry. These momento mori (remembrance objects) were...
OLD POTTERY HEAD FETISH
A small pottery head fetish. As pictured. Age unknown. Measures: 2.25" x 2"
ANTIQUE VENETIAN GLASS AFRICAN TRADE BEADS BIRDS!~
A strand of antique Venetian glass trade beads. These are similar to rattlesnake or king's beads but they have birds and stars on...
CIVIL WAR ERA TIN TYPE PHOTOGRAPH OF WOMAN
An antique Civil War era tin type photograph of a woman.In leather case. Measures: 3" x 2.5" As pictured.
QUILTED LEATHER BELT POUCH
A quilted suede leather belt pouch with intricate design. Flap in front and belt loops in back. Measures: 8.25" x 8" As pictured....
J. LeBRUN JENKINS OIL PAINTING FAL LANDSCAPE
An original oil on artist board landscape painting by artist J. LeBrun Jenkins. Signed lower right recto. Nicely framed. No major...
VICTORIAN MOURNING WREATH HAIR ART CROSS
An antique Victorian mourning hair art cross in shadow box glass case. Made of real human hair, these momento mori were created...
VICTORIAN MOURNING HAIR JEWELRY BROOCH/ PIN
A Victorian era small brooch or pin made of enamel with gold letters or words? around it and real human hair woven into mourning...
NATIVE AMERICAN CARVED STONE PIPE WOOD HANDLE
A Native American carved stone pipe head with a twisted wood handle. Includes other items pictured in display case. Note of...
ANTIQUE BOHEMIAN CZECH GLASS TRADE BEADS
A strand of antique (circa 18th century) Bohemian glass or crystal trade beads. Includes various colors of green, yellow and...
OLD PRIMITIVE POTTERY PITCHER
An old primitive pottery pitcher with traces of light glaze. As pictured. Age unknown. Measures: 6" x 6"
CIVIL WAR ERA TIN TYPE PHOTOGRAPH OF GENT
An antique Civil War era tin type photograph of a gentleman.In leather case. Measures: 3" x 2.5" As pictured. Case cover is...
AMADO M. PENA SIGNED GALLERY POSTER DALLAS 1986
A lithograph poster signed by Native American artist Amado M. P?na Sr for Houshang's Gallery in Dallas, TX 1986. Signed lower...
BLACKTAIL CUSTOM RECURVE BOW HUNTER SUPREME 40# 62
A custom recurve bow made by the Blacktail Bow Company - Hunter Supreme- #40. Total length: 62" LAs pictured. The Blacktail Bow...
CARVED OBSIDIAN STONE TOOL W/ LEATHER HANDLE
A primitive carved obsidian (?) stone sharpened tool with leather wrapped handle. Age unknown. As pictured. Comes with display...
VICTORIAN MOURNING HAIR WATCH FOB
A Victorian era watch fob made of real human hair woven into mourning jewelry. These momento mori (remembrance objects) were...
WADE LACKEY JADE KNIFE CARVED ANTLER HANDLE
A hand crafted artisan knife with jade flint mapped blade and carved antler handle. Created by Wade Lackey (info on verso of...
TRADE BEADS ANTIQUE RUSSIAN BLUE GLASS STRAND
An antique (18th century) strand of Russian blue glass trade beads. Various colors. Strand Measures: 34" longSee photos for sizes...
NATIVE AMERICAN BASKET POTTERY
A Native American basket form pottery vessel. Painted. Signed on base and location of Laney, N.M. written in pencil on side near...
TOOLED LEATHER BAG W/ LONG FRINGE
A tooled and colored leather bag with single button and long leather fringe. Unmarked. Age unknown. As pictured. Bag: 7" x 4" (+...
B.F. PONTIUS ANTIQUE OIL PAINTING STAG IN WOODS
An original oil on artist board painting of a stag in the woods. Signed lower right recto B.F. Pontius. Nicely framed. No major...
SCRIMSHAW CARVED EAGLE POWDER HORN
A carved eagle head powder horn. Unmarked. Age unknown. As pictured. Comes with wire stand pictured. Measures: 4.5" x 2.5"
VICTORIAN MOURNING HAIR JEWELRY RING
A Victorian era ring made of real human hair woven into mourning jewelry. These momento mori (remembrance objects) were created...
CIVIL WAR ERA DAGEURREOTYPE PHOTOGRAPH OF COUPLE
An antique Civil War era Daguerreotype or Ambrotype photograph of a couple.In leather case. Measures: 3.75" x 3.25" As pictured....
ANTIQUE RED CZECH GLASS TRADE BEADS 18TH CENTURY
A strand of antique cushion cut Czech red glass trade beads. Circa 18th century.Strand measures: 27" LSee photos for size and...
BLACK NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY BASKET SANTA CLARA
A black pottery vessel; Santa Clara, NM. Appears to be signed or marked on base but difficult to decipher.As pictured. Age...
MORNING SINGER HOPI KACHINA DOLL SIGNED BY ARTIST
A Hopi carved and painted wood kachina doll entitled "Morning Singer". Signed and titled, along with tribe affiliation on base....
SEGUNDO HUERTAS-AGUIAR PAINTING WESTERN MOUTAINS
A spectacular original oil on canvas painting by artist Segundo Huertas-Aguiar depicting a majestic mountainscape of the...
1853 DAGUERROTYPE PHOTO OF WHOLE FAMILY
An antique daguerrotype or ambrotype photograph of a 7 member family. Comes in leather case with red velvet interior. Marked 1853...
6" BEADED MEDALLION NATIVE NECKLACE BONE
A large 6" beaded flower medallion on suede strung on a bone and glass bead necklace. As pictured. Age unknown.Medallion: 6"...
FLINT KNAPPED PRIMITIVE TOOL / WEAPON WOOD HANDLE
A fintknapped stone primitive tool or weapon with wooden handle. I believe this piece was made by George Eklund. As pictured. Age...
ANTIQUE GLASS TRADE BEADS BLACK "SKUNK"
A strand of antique black glass "skunk" or medicine man trade beads. Strung. Strand measures: 21" long. See photos for size and...
ANTIQUE DAGUERROTYPE PHOTO OF GENT CIVIL WAR ERA
An antique daguerrotype or ambrotype photograph of a handsome gentleman. Comes in leather case with red velvet interior. As...
PRIMITIVE STONE CARVED PIPE OTTER FOOT DESIGN
A primitive stone carved pipe with otter foot design. As pictured. Age unknown. Measures: 1.5" x 6" x 3"
1864 CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR BOND/LOAN SHEET
An antique original sheet of war bonds for the Confederate States of America. Bond No. 8441 First Series with witness signature...
16" FLINT KNAPPED ARROWHEAD KNIFE BONE HANDLE
A large flint knapped (obsidian?) knife with bone handle. I believe this piece was created by George Eklund. As pictured. Age...
VICTORIAN MOURNING HAIR PENDANT
A Victorian era pendant made of real human hair woven into mourning jewelry. Inside the glass locket is more very finely woven...
ANTIQUE OIL PAINTING LANDSCAPE IN GILTWOOD FRAME
An antique Victorian era oil on panel or board landscape painting. Unsigned. Nicely framed in old giltwood frame. Has boarded...
ANTIQUE GLASS TRADE BEADS RED "SKUNK" MEDICINE MAN
A strand of antique red glass "skunk" or medicine man trade beads. Strung. Strand measures: 21" long. See photos for size and...
HANDWOVEN WOOL JACKET LINED ARTIST NANCY WALDNER
A vintage hand-woven Southwestern style wool shirt/ jacket with long turtleneck/ hood. Lined with a silky blue material. Chest:...
BLACK INCISED SANTA CLARA PUEBLO POTTERY SIGNED
A good Native American Santa Clara, Pueblo black incised pot. Signed on base "Elizabeth". As pictured. Age unknown. Measures: 2"...
C.A. ROLLINS FIGURAL PAINTED GOURD HAND BAG
A figural painted gourd hand bag. Signed C.A. Rollins on bottom. As pictured. Age unknown. Measures: 5.5" x 9" (not including...
1868 ARRIVAL OF HENDRICK HUDSON CHROMOLITHOGRAPH
An antique chromolithograph of F.A. Chapman's painting "The Arrival of Hendrick Hudson in the Bay of New York, Sept. 12, 1609"...
PRIMITIVE STONE TOOL GROUND STONE / HAMMER STONE
A primitive stone tool that appears to be a ground stone tool, possibly a hammerstone or a grinding stone/pestle. Primitive Stone...
VICTORIAN MOURNING HAIR ART FLOWER
A Victorian era flower made of real human hair woven into mourning art. These momento mori (remembrance objects) were created...
WESTERN MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE PAINTING
A vintage Western mountainscape painting on illustration board. Unsigned. Unframed. As pictured. No major damage noted. Measures:...
ANTIQUE CHERRY AMBER TRADE BEADS STRAND
A strand of antique cherry amber trade beads with small bone? beads in between.Strung. Strand measures: 29" long. See photos for...
CARVED STONE CHANUPA NATIVE AMERICAN PIPE
A two-piece carved stone Native American Chanupa pipe. As pictured. Age unknown. Measures: 13.75" x 4"
TIN TYPE PHOTO OF 2 LADIES CIVIL WAR ERA
An antique tin type photograph of a two ladies. Comes in leather case.As pictured. Missing front cover. Measures: 3.5" x 3.75"
RON EAST PEN & INK DRAWING OF STEAM POWERED BOAT
An original pen and ink on paper drawing of an old time steam powered boat. Signed lower right recto. Nicely framed under glass....
PRIMITIVE STONE GAME BALLS GROUP OF 5
A group of 5 assorted primitive stone "game balls'. As pictured. Ages unknown. Sizes vary between .75 to 3" in diameter.
VICTORIAN MOURNING HAIR FOB
A Victorian era fob made of real human hair woven into mourning jewelry. These momento mori (remembrance objects) were created...
PAT BROWNING ENCAUSTIC DESERT SOUTHWEST PAINTING
A vintage oil and encaustic (wax) painting of the desert southwest by artist Pat Browning. Signed lower right recto and tagged on...
ANTIQUE YELLOW AMBER TRADE BEADS STRAND
A strand of antique yellow amber trade beads. Strung. Strand measures: 29" long. See photos for size and conditions of individual...
PRIMITIVE STONE AXE HEAD TOOL
A primitive stone axe head tool. As pictured. Age unknown. Measures: 3" x 6"
HAMMERSTONE PRIMITIVE STONE TOOL
This primitive tool appears to be a hammerstone. Could possibly be a very worn axe head or other tool. As pictured. Age unknown....
ANITA PETERSON 1978 INK WASH LAND SCAPE PAINTING
An original ink wash landscape painting. Signed Anita Peterson, 1978 lower right recto. Nicely framed under glass.Framed size...
ANTIQUE RUSSIAN BLUE GLASS TRADE BEADS STRAND
A strand of antique "russian blue" glass trade beads. Strung. Strand measures: 30" long. See photos for size and conditions of...
VICTORIAN MOURNING HAIR ART CROSS
A Victorian era cross made of real human hair woven into mourning art. These momento mori (remembrance objects) were created from...
ROLAND THOMAS (1883-1951) LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING
an oil on board landscape painting by Missouri artist Roland Thomas (1883-1951). Signed lower left recto. With original vintage...
ANTIQUE GLASS TRADE BEADS VENETIAN MILLEFIORI
A strand of antique glass trade beads. White and yellow millefiori or "peppermints".Strung. Strand measures: 44" long. See photos...
NATIVE AMERICAN PRIMITIVE STONE TOOL
A Native American primitive stone tool. Possibly a nutting or cupping stone or indentions created from mortar and pestle? Has...
NATIVE AMERICAN SHALLOW TRAY BASKET 15.5"
This is a Southwestern-style coiled basket, likely of Native American origin, (possibly Pima (Akimel O'odham) or Tohono O'odham.)...
ARCHIE C. BOYD NEW ORLEANS STEAM BOAT NATCHEZ
An original watercolor and gouache painting of the Natchez steam boat in New Orleans, LA. Signed Arch lower right recto for...
GOOD NATIVE AMERICAN BASKET TRIANGLE PATTERN
A good Native American shallow basket tray with diamond geometric pattern. As pictured. Age unknown. Measures: 3.25" H x 14"...
VICTORIAN MOURNING HAIR CROSS ART
A Victorian era cross made of real human hair woven into mourning art. These momento mori (remembrance objects) were created from...
PETERS VICTORIAN NATIVE AMERICAN OIL PAINTING
An antique 1890s-1910 oil on board sunset painting with Native American TeePees on the edge of a lake. Signed "Peters" lower left...