LIVE AUCTION #24

MINERAL-NATIVE AMERICAN

544. Mineral. Specimen. Travertine Stalagmite. Classic golden travertine, perfect for making attractive slabs. There are about 8 rings or layers exposed on the broken tip. 17” long x 4.5” diameter. A small piece is broken off the end. A cylindrical shape with irregular base. Est. $150-300

MINING RELATED

545. Mining. Prices Current List For Copper, Iron, Antimony, Lead, Tin & Nickel, 1883. Four-page brochure, 8.5 x 11”, published by Thos. J. Pope & Bro, New York. 2” tear on right-hand fold. VG.

Est. $50-100

546. Mining. Assay. Assay Related Documents, 1868-1905. Lot of 6 pcs. (1) H. K. Miller, Assay & Chemist, Georgetown, Colo, 1905, for samples run from the East Argentine MC. (2) Selby Smelting & Lead Co. One piece is a receipt to Bullion Exchange Bank for a silver bar, datelined San Francisco, 1898. Second item is an assay receipt from the Selby Smelting & Lead Co for 1225 ounces of silver worth $1830.16, dated 1902. (3) Quarterly Assessment of Proceeds of the Mines, Virginia City, Storey County, Nevada, for the Savage Mining Co, 1868. The company was assessed $8927.34. (4) W. S. James, Assayer, 2 assay receipts. One for the Washoe Mill Tailings for a 402 ounce bar of silver and gold. The second is for 3 bars worth $6261.37. Both datelined Gold Hill, Nev, 1890. All fine. Est. $100-200

547. Mining. Book. Blow Pipe Analysis and Determative Mineralogy, 1888. by H. B. Cornwall. 2nd Edition. Published by D. Van Nostrand. 308pps, indexed. Original hard boards with wear spine and dings to corners. Inscribed on first page by Geo G. Hitchcock (probably not the famous painter). A practical manual to the blow pipe process and application. Est. $50-100

The following four lots are the all time classic mining references. Extremely rare.

548. Mining. Book. Copper Handbook, Volume 6, 1906. by Stevens. 1100pps. Original green hard boards with faded discoloration. Text pages are undamaged. Binding is not cracked. Fine. Extremely rare. Est. $300-600

549. Mining. Book. Copper Handbook, Volume 9, 1912-13. By Weed. 1420pps. Original green hard boards. Text pages are undamaged. Binding not cracked. Very to extremely fine. Extremely rare. Est. $300-600

550. Mining. Book. Mines Handbook & Copper Handbook, Volume 13, 1918. By Weed. 1895pps, 6 x 9”. Original green hard boards. Water damage affects first pages of ads, but does not detract from Table of Contents near main body of text. The Copper Handbook/Mines Handbook is the sole most important resource we use for our research. The 1918 edition marks the time when as many mining companies as the editor knew about was listed, not just the copper companies. Fine. Extremely rare. Est. $300-600

551. Mining. Book. Mines Handbook, Volume 14, 1920. By Weed. 1990pps. Original green hard boards. Text pages are undamaged. Binding is not cracked. Very fine. Extremely rare. Est. $300-600

552. Mining. Book. Gold Deposits of the World, 1937. By William Harvey Emmons. Published by McGray Hill Book Co. 562pps, indexed. Original hard boards. Minor wear to spine and corners. One of the early comprehensive publications of gold deposits found throughout the worlds. Emmons attempts some comparative analysis, but limited. Fine. Est. $50-100

553. Mining. Book. Handbook of American Mining Law, 1908. by George P. Costigan. Published by West Publishing Co, 765pps, indexed. Original hard boards, wear to spine and corners. Inside front cover and first leaf have several pen and pencil marks. Pencil marks are found inconsistently on bottom of pages, appears to be from a child. Classic mining law reference. Fine. Est. $150-300

554. Mining. Book. Manual of Determinative Mineralogy, 1875. by George J. Brush. Published by John Wiley & Son. 140pps, indexed. Original hard boards. Wear spine, dings to corners. Text book begins with teaching the Blow Pipe Analysis. This leads into the study of determative mineralogy. Charts form nearly half this book. These charts are the key tool in determative mineralogy. Fine. Est. $100-200

555. Mining. Book. Manual of Fire Assaying, 1911. by Charles Herman Fulton. 2nd Edition. Published by McGraw Hill Book Co. 219pps, indexed. Original burgundy hard boards. Minor wear spine and corners. Book discusses the basic process involved with fire assaying, the most commonly used analysis for ore. Very fine. Est. $50-100

556. Mining. Book. Manual of Practical Assaying, 1908. 6th Edition, H. Van F. Furman, revised by William D. Pardoe. Published by John Wiley & Sons. 515pps, indexed. Book outlines the known assay processes at time of print. The original edition was prompted after the author had run a series of articles on assay analysis within technical publications. The author decided to combine all the short articles into a single reference book. Some wear to spine and original hard boards. Fine. Est. $50-100

557. Mining. Book. Matte Smelting, 1896. by Herbert Lang. Published by Scientific Pub Co. 98pps, indexed. Original hard boards with minor wear to spine and corners. Matte smelting was the primary process for extraction of copper, but was also used for silver, nickel, cobalt, lead and gold. Technical discussion of the matte smelting process. Very fine. Est. $50-100

558. Mining. Book. Mineral Industry, Its Statistics, Technology & Trade. Lot of 2 volumes, 1896 & 1899. (1) 1896, 900+/-pps, original red hard boards with gilt lettering. (2) 1899, 980pps, original red hard boards with gilt lettering. Both are in very fine condition. Valuable resource for historic mining in the United States. These years were important for Cripple Creek and other locations. Est. $100-150

559. Mining. Book. Mineral Yearbooks, 1935-1959. Lot of 15 volumes. Years included: 1935, 1940, 1942, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947 (2 pcs), 1948, 1950, 1951, 1952 (Volumes I & III only), 1959. Original blue hard boards. All are in fine to very fine condition. Est. $300-600

560. Mining. Book. Mining Directory Catalog & Engineers’ Handbook, 1932. Handbook of Machinery Equipment and Supplies for Mines-Mills Smelters Quarries, Metallic and Non-Metallic. Published by Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, 1932. Hard cover with minor wear to edges. 156 pgs, plus 44 page index. VF. Est. $100-200

561. Mining. Book. Mining Districts of the Western United States, 1912. by James M. Hill. USGS Bulletin 507. 309pps. The book is broken down by State, County and district. Each state has a fold out map that shows the locations of the districts. Front and back of book has been slashed by sharp knife affecting a few pages. 6 x 9”. Original paper wrap. Indispensable reference book for the mining researcher. Fine. Est. $75-150

562. Mining. Book. Report on Mineral Resources West of the Rockies, 1868. by Ross Browne. Browne’s report is 674 pgs. Including index. Followed by Report of James W. Taylor on the Mineral Resources of the United States East of the Rocky Mountains, 1868, 71 pgs. Hard cover. Boards worn at corners and spine is loose. Est. $150-250

563. Mining. Book. Report on the Mineral Resources of the States and Territories West of the Rocky Mountains, 1869. by Rossiter Raymond. 256 pgs. Good reference material. No front or back covers. Binding good. Est. $75-150

564. Mining. Certificate. Hawthorne Silver & Iron Mines Ltd. A Scam run by Julian Hawthorne, Son of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Cert #3751. Incorporated in Delaware. Issued to Sidney Thompson for 1000 shares in 1911. Signed by Hawthorne asst vice president and John Kinnon treasurer. Vignettes of miners working underground. Brown border and underprint. Uncancelled. Printer - New York Bank Note. 8 x 10”.

This company is not listed in the Mines Handbooks. But thanks to the New York Times (Oct 3, 2003) we found the following information. “On Easter Sunday, 1913, he (Julian Hawthorne) was transported to the federal penitentiary in Atlanta. The formal charge against him and his cronies was misuse of the United States Postal Service, a catchall complaint designed to nail the defendants, whose real offense, according to Judge Mayer, wasn’t selling shares in a worthless silver and iron mine so much as the exploitation of their recognizable names. ‘Theirs is the greater crime,’ spat the New York district attorney, ‘for they have prostituted them.’ The general counsel for the Hawthorne mines, former mayor of Boston Josiah Quincy, was cleared of the one conspiracy count against him, but the neurologist Dr. William J. Morton, whose father had discovered ether just before the Civil War, went to jail with Julian.” Julian Hawthorne was the only son of Nathaniel Hawthorne, an American icon. Julian’s sister, Rose, went to Woodrow Wilson to ask for a pardon for Julian. Wilson granted the pardon and was released in October, 1913. We are not sure where the scandalous company claimed to have its mines. Minor wear to fold creases. Very fine. Est. $100-200

565. Mining. Hardgoods. Atlas Blasting Cap Boxes. Lot of 4 pcs. All the boxes are the same style. Held 100 No 6 blasting caps. Cardboard with flip top. Atlas logo at middle top. 3.5” long x 1.5 x 1.5”. Red with black and white. Fine. Est. $50-100

566. Mining. Hardgoods. Blasting Cap Containers. Lot of 3 different pcs. Atlas 100 count No. 6 Blasting Cap cardboard box. Lid from metal Du Pont 100 count No. 6 blasting caps. Round tin cap with Blasting Caps Dangerous. All fine.

Est. $30-60

567. Mining. Hardgoods. Braun Ingot Mould c.1900-1910. Embossed on top lip of mould “160 Oz S. 300 Oz G. E. F. Braun.” 3.5 x 6” mould. 3” tall, 2” handles. Some rust.

Est. $100-200

568. Mining. Hardgoods. California Engraved Miner’s Candlestick. California is boldly stamped on top of pick. Tip of pick is broken. Right mount candle holder. 11” long, 3” tall hanger. Candle was residue within candle holder. Fine. Est. $100-150

569. Mining. Hardgoods. Du Pont Blasting Cap Tin. Metal box that contained 25 No 6 blasting caps. About 1” square box. Red box with white print. Extremely fine. Est. $40-80

570. Mining. Hardgoods. Du Pont Blasting Cap Tins. Lot of pcs. These tins would have held 100 No. 6 blasting caps. Red with white print. One is more faded than the other. 2.5 x 2 x 1.5” tall. Fine. Est. $25-50

571. Mining. Hardgoods. Gold Poke. A gold poke is a miner or prospector’s bag for carrying gold dust and nuggets. This one is made of leather, no markings, with tie strip. Fine. Est. $100-300

572. Mining. Guy’s Dropper Lamp & Cap c.1925. Brass carbide lamp attached to a soft canvas cap. Some dirt and minor dings. Nice lamp. Est. $75-150

573. Mining. Hardgoods. Miner’s Blue Metal Canteen, No Case. Flask-shaped (curved), made of metal and painted with blue enamel. Has metal-topped cork stopper with ring in center of top. Incised in metal top: D (upward pointing arrow) D / Q P. 8.5 “ tall x 5.75” wide. Est. $30-60

574. Mining. Hardgoods. Mining Related Enamel Signs. Lot of 5 pcs. (1) Danger / Open Grizzly / Ahead. White enamel with red and black paint. 14 x 20”. (2) Mines / Danger. White enamel with red paint. 12 x 24”. (3) Caution / Men / Working / In Shaft. White enamel with red paint. 10 x 14”. (4) Wait / 15 Feet / From / Shaft. White enamel with red paint. 9 x 11”. (5) In Case / Of Fire / Hoist / Mine / Rescue / Men / Promptly. Yellow enamel with red and black paint. All have some chips and rust. Holed at corners for suspension. Fine to very fine. Est. $100-200

575. Mining. Hardgoods. Russell Engraved Varney Style Miner’s Candlestick. Russell stamped on top of pick. Classic Varney style stick. 11” long, hanger 3” tall. Left mount candle holder. Very fine. Est. $75-150

576. Mining. Hardgoods. Toy Miner’s Lunchbox, c.1900-20. Miniature miner’s lunchbox that has removable cup at top. When the lid is taken off, there are two bowls within. One of the bowls has three small pyrope garnets. Collected from Dawson, Yukon. 1.5” diam x 2.75” tall. Soldered construction, no mfg noted. Very cute. Rare. Fine. Est. $75-150

MISSOURI

577. Missouri. Dade. Underwriters Land Co, c.1903. A very attractively laid out prospectus by Underwriters Land Co of Dade County which owned 2100 acres offered for lease. The company operated by leasing its property at a 20% royalty. There 14 pages of photographs out the total of 32 pages. Most of the photographs shows mines and mills in the district that are not necessarily leased by Underwriters Land Co.Most of the text refers to other successful mines, large and small, to pitch its own property. The front cover is what makes this prospectus unique and gorgeous. Very colorful with the look of an actual pastel picture with what looks to be a silk screen border, which is pink. Classic art nouveaux signed by the artist, K. Crittendon. Within the bottom edge of the border is the word “Opportunity”. Every page was printed on glossy paper and was probably destined for special wealthy circles of the Eastern Financial districts. 5 x 8”. Extremely fine. Est. $200-400

578. Missouri. Jasper. Joplin. Porter Zinc & Lead Mining Co. Cert #17. Incorporated in Missouri. Issued to Mathew S. Porter for 1000 shares in 1890. Signed by M. S. Porter president and C. Y. Permin secretary. Vignette at upper left of several miners working underground. The vignette is surrounded by a very ornate masthead with flowers with the company name on a fancy banner. Carthage, Missouri printed next to vignette. Uncancelled. Printer - Hudson-Kimberly Publ. K.C. Mo. 9 x 12. Carthage is located within Jasper County. The Porter Zinc & Lead MC is not listed in Poole, 1892 or 1898. However, this county was the major producer of lead and zinc during this time period. In fact, the majority of mining companies either had their mines or offices located in Joplin (Poole, 1892, 1898) which is just four miles from Carthage. Fold creases. Very Unique and Attractive certificate. Extremely fine. Est. $200-400

579. Missouri. Mining. Cliff Mining & Milling Co. Cert #4. Incorporated in Missouri. Issued to Fred L. Crouch for 10 shares in 1917. Signed by Fred L. Crouch vice president and V. C. Erwan secretary. Vignette of spread winged eagle. Green border and seal. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11”.

This is probably a founder’s share certificate. This company appears to have been held tightly. There is no listing in the Mines Handbook and the capitalization was only for $75,000. Mostly likely the company had its property in Missouri, where the company was incorporated. Some wear to fold creases. Fine to very fine. Est. $35-70

580. Missouri. Mining. Cliff Mining & Milling Co. Cert #10. Incorporated in Missouri. Issued to A. R. Deacon for 3500 shares in 1917. Signed by Fred L. Crouch vice president and V. C. Erwan secretary. Vignette of spread winged eagle. Green border and seal. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11”. Very fine. Est. $30-60 (see image above.)

581. Missouri. Mining. Cliff Mining & Milling Co. Lot of 8 pcs. Cert #14-20. Incorporated in Missouri. All issued to Cecil G. Fennell in 1917. Signed by Fred L. Crouch vice president and V. C. Erwan secretary. Vignette of spread winged eagle. Green border and seal. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11”. All very fine. Est. $75-150 (see image above)

582. Missouri. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis Exposition Book, 1904. Titled The Book of the Fair. The Greatest Exposition the World has Ever Seen. Photographed & Explained. A Panorama of the St. Louis Exposition. Illustrated with a vast Gallery of Pictures Showing all the Fair in Photographs. by Marshall Everett, 1904. Published by P. W. Ziegler, Philadelphia. 496pps. 7 x 9”. Numerous photographs. Original marbled hard boards. Binding in poor condition. Clear tape on binding. Poor to fair. Est. $75-100

583. Missouri. Washington. Story of the Barytes, 1919. Book format. Tells the story of the Lead and Zinc mining industry in the Ozarks. Story-like narrative, accompanied by illustrations, sketches and oil painting reproductions. Approximately 30 pages. No specific company mentioned. Nice oil painting image on the cover, bound by string. Very artistic. Mint condition. Est. $20-40

MONTANA

584. Montana. Lewis & Clark. Helena. Frohner Gold & Silver Mining Co. Cert. #4. No incorporation info. $500 Bond issued to Bearer in 1888. Signed by V. Charles Rindo president and E. C. Prosser secretary. No vignette. Black border and print. Uncancelled. Printer not noted. 8 x 12”. Datelined Helena, Montana Territory.

The Frohner mine was located in Jefferson County. Burchard lists the Frohner mine as being located on Red Mountain in Lewis and Clark County. It was the only mine with production in 1883, being down about 100 feet showing an immense ore body” with 1000 tons of high grade ore having been taken out. (Burchard, 1883, p.487). On the reverse is a blue rubber stamp with “Blackfoot City Historical Society.” A phone call to the Montana Historical Society revealed that Blackfoot City ceased to exist in 1896. A great Montana certificate. Very fine. Est. $200-400

585. Montana. Lewis & Clark. Helena. Penn-Yan Mining Co. Lot of 2. Cert.#122, 221. Incorporated in Montana. One is issued to J.L. Buskett for 2500 shares in 1891. The other is Unissued. Uncancelled. Both are signed by president Henry H. Hill. Vignette of nine gold and silver coins in full color with varied values. Gilt and silver vignette, burgundy border and underprint. Wonderful vignette of America’s classic coinage. , showing the full variety of gold coins ($2.5, $5, $10, $20 with the obverse and reverse of each). Datelined Helena, thus we suspect one of the many gold properties near there. Printed by Pioneer Press. 9” x 11”. The issued certificate is Vf, stains at left margin. The Unissued certificate is XF. Est. $200-400

586. Montana. Lewis & Clark. Helena. United States Assay Office Deposit Receipt, 1885. Receipt #1276. Memorandum of Gold Bullion deposited at the United States Assay Office, at Helena, Montana by Henry Elling. Description of Bullion: Retort, 151.74 ounces of gold and silver with a net value of $1930.49. Rubber stamped signature of Russell D. Harrison. Red print. 6 x 14”. This assay office was going to become a mint, but never did. Instead the US Assay office refined gold and silver from the surrounding mines and cast them into transport bars to be shipped to existing mints. Minor wear to fold creases. Very fine. Est. $75-150

587. Montana. Lewis & Clark. Helena. US Assay Office Bullion Deposit Memorandum. Assay at Helena, MT, 1905, for the Emigrant Gulch Cons. Placer Mines Co. $212.06 worth of gold. 5” x 12”. Vf, folds, small wear tear at center of fold. Est. $75-150

588. Montana. Lincoln. Libby. Bear Creek Placers Co. Specimen Bond. #0000. Incorporated in Maine, 1902. $100 denomination. Hand stamped in purple on outside, “Mar 1903.” Specimen printed in red across signature lines, holes punched. Vignette of men digging behind a dike with two men mounted on horses and two pack mules. Brown border and underprint, (“100”). 20 coupons attached. Hand stamped in purple ink on title fold: “Return to Issue Room To be held for reference.” Printer: ABNCo. Meas. 9.5 x 13. Owned 10 miles of gravel just north of Libby. (Mines Handbook, 1918). Est. $100-200

589. Montana. Madison. Virginia City. Alder Gulch Cons Mining Co. Cert #4. Incorporated in Montana. Issued to Agnes C. Knight for 40 shares in 1882. Signed by Charles L. Dahler president and Julian W. Knight secretary. Vignette showing wagon trains entering a beautiful valley. Black border and print. Cancelled by red. Printer - Culver Page Hoyne, Chicago. 8 x 11”. Datelined Virginia City, Montana. Gold was discovered along Alder Gulch in 1863 and became the most productive placer deposit in Montana’s history. Cut stub attached at left edge. Fine. Est. $100-200

590. Montana. Madison. Virginia City. Wagon Color Illustrated Handbill. Lot of 2 pcs. (1) Mitchell & Lewis Co, Mfg of Mitchell Wagon. Color vignette of the Mitchell Wagon in green and red. Handbill has text of why you should buy a Mitchell wagon. Stamped at bottom by S. R. Buford & Co, Virginia City, Montana. (2) Bain Wagon Company Illustrated Letterhead. Datelined Lynchburg, VA, 1923. Vignette of Bain Wagon at left and company logo vignette at right. Both very fine. Est. $100-200

591. Montana. Mining. Washington Bar Gold Mining Co. Cert #509. Incorporated in South Dakota. Issued to T. G. McCarthy for 2500 shares in 1933. Signed by M. E. Clark secretary and president. Vignette of spread winged eagle with capital building and city in background. Green border. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11”. The company is listed as dead by 1937 and is listed as have been located in Montana. Small tears along fold creases. Fine. Est. $50-100

592. Montana. Silver Bow. Butte. Amalgamated Copper Co, Specimen. Incorporated in New Jersey, 1899. Specimen in red and holes punched across signature lines. Stub attached. Vignette of underground mining scene. Brown border, safety print and underprint. Printer: ABNCo. 8 x 12. The Amalgamated is a securities-holding corporation, not a mining company. Assets formerly consisted of ownerships, ranging from mere control to practically the entire stock issue, of the Anaconda, Boston & Montana and allied mines in Butte, all of which were merged in 1910 in the Anaconda Copper MC, which also took over the property of the Alice, Original and Colusa-Parrot companies. This merger left Amalgamated as merely a holding company for a single corporation, the Anaconda Copper MC [Ref: Copper Hdbk, p.301]. VF. Est. $150-300

593. Montana. Silver Bow. Butte. Amalgamated Copper Co. Specimen Bond. #00000. Incorporated in New Jersey, 1913. “44629” printed in red on front. Hand stamped on face, “Return to Issuer (illegible) To be Used for Reference.” $1000 denomination. Vignette of 3 miners underground with hydraulic drill. Orange border. Specimen stamped in red on signature lines. 4 coupons attached. Printer: ABNCo. Meas. 9.5 x 13. See story above.

Est. $100-200

594. Montana. Silver Bow. Butte. Butte Merger Mines Corp Document Archive. Lot of 30+ pcs. Half of the documents outline a contract between Butte Merger Mines Corp and the US Government to mine manganese if accordance with the “Strategic Minerals Act.” The archive includes 3 stock certificates and one bond for both the Butte Merger Mines Corp and the Butte West End Mines Co. In 1928, Butte Merger took over the property of Butte West End. White was also the president of Tidewater Investment Co of San Pedro, California. From the documents, White was borrowing from Tidewater to fund Butte Merger and than paying back Tidewater. Just one of the receipts is for a transfer of $25,000 to Tidewater from Butter Merger. Nice archive. Est. $250-500

595. Montana. Silver Bow. Butte. Butte Tombstone Co. Cert. #18. Incorporated in Montana. Issued to Charles E. Mooney, 1909 for 6 shares. Signed by H. Hazelton as president and O. Hazelton as secretary. Small vignettes in each corner for horse drawn ore carts emerging from tunnel. Fancy arched masthead with acanthus leaves. Black border, gilt safety print and seal. Cancelled, 1925, written in red ink across face. Printer: Lowman & Hanford Stationery and Printing Co. Dateline Butte, Montana. 9 x 11. Printed in center is “Special” notice that “This certificate draws dividends only on condition that the holder is an official salaried worked in the company….” Folds, very fine. [Not listed in Weed, 1918].

Est. $40-80

596. Montana. Silver Bow. Butte. Butte Underground Mining Stereocard, c.1890. Captioned 325. 1500 Hundred Feet Under Butte. View shows a group of well dressed men and women with miners visible in background. There are two ore trains. One of the women is holding a candle. There is clearly electricity with light bulbs hanging from timbers. Slightly faded, overexposed. Fine. Est. $35-75

597. Montana. Silver Bow. Marysville. Bald Butte Gold Mines. Lot of 77pcs. All issued in the 1930’s, signed. Some are cancelled by hole punches, others have no cancellation marks. No vignette. Brown border. Datelined Marysville, Montana. 8 x 11”. Many have documentary stamps on reverse. All fine. Est. $100-200

NATIVE AMERICAN

598. Native American. San Carlos Indian Reservation Turquoise Jewelry. Lot of 4 pcs. Matched set of native American silver turquoise jewelry. Bracelet, ring and earring. All signed by R. Platero. One of the earring posts is broken off. Turquoise set in artistic silver leaf pattern.

Est. $300-500

599. Native American. San Carlos Indian Reservation Turquoise Jewelry. Lot of 3 pcs. Bracelet and two different rings. The bracelet is signed “G”. One of the rings is signed “CJT”, the other is unsigned. Original turquoise set in artistic silver leaf pattern.

Est. $100-200

600. Native American. San Carlos Indian Reservation Turquoise Jewelry. Artistic silver bracelet with turquoise and onyx beads. Signed “CJT” on reverse. Est. $75-150

601. Native American. San Carlos Indian Reservation Turquoise Jewelry. Artistic silver bracelet with inlaid turquoise and red coral set in inverted triangles. Signed “LT” on reverse. Rather small size, perhaps pre-teen or small adult.

Est. $75-150

602. Native American. Apache. Apache Beadwork Necklace. Glass beads. Black background with geometric designs—arrows, diamonds and crosses—in orange, green and yellow. Necklace is one piece (no clasp), consisting of two 1/2” wide neck pieces—narrowing at the back of the neck—coming together to form a 1 1/2” wide “pendant” with a 1 1/2” fringe of loose beads. Very pretty. Probably made by Western Apaches. “Other Southwest Indians have not developed as much work in glass beads as the Apaches, nor have they developed pieces which possess any more native flavor than the Apache work.” [Ref: p.183, “Southwest Indian Craft Arts, by Clara Lee Tanner, 1975.] “If objects were made of beads alone, the woman wove them on a loom. A common loom was made by nailing two short upright pieces of wood at the ends of a horizontal board. Over these end pieces and around the loom were arranged the ‘warps,’ usually of size 40 commercial thread. The worker picked up the proper colors of beads on the end of her needle and sewed them into the loom threads. Usually she sewed back through the beads a second time to secure them in position.” [Ibid., p. 182]. Provenance: Flagstaff, Arizona. Est. $75-150

603. Native American. Art. Chief Sitting Bull Chromolitho Image. Colorful portrait of Chief Sitting Bull, Sioux. Image is 6 x 8” set within matte of 10 x 13”. 3.5” tear from left center edge extending into image. Some scuff chips to image. Matte has chips and dings. This is a rare large format Est. $50-100

604. Native American. Basket. Apache Basket, Flat Bottomed Bowl Shape. Basket measures 6” in height, has 6.5” diameter base and 8” diameter at top. Basic coil construction of willow shoot bundles wrapped by willow splints with devils claw seed pod (Martynia) pictorial design. The design has male and female figures, with hands joined, in a circle dance around the base. Above this is a band of animal designs depicting horses interspersed with what may be dogs—or shorter-backed horses—encircling the basket. The rim is whip stitched around the top most bundldle in alternating tan and dark colors. The bottom center of the basket is broken out, 3” diameter hole. The basket probably dates from 1875/85 (the beginning of the collector period) through 1930 (the end of fine coiled basketry) [Ref: www.indianterritory.com]. If truly Apache-made, it mostly likely was made by the San Carlos or White Mountain groups. [Ref: Indian Basketry and How to Make Baskets, by George Wharton James Rio Grande Press, 1903, 1975 3rd Ed.].

Est. $500-1000

605. Native American. Basket. Coiled Basket Bowl, Conical with Small Flat Base. Beautifully designed slope-sided bowl, measuring 16” in diameter, with small flat base 3.5” diameter. Classic coil construction of natural willow and devils claw splints wrapped tightly so that coils are only about 1/4” thick with approximately 14 or 15 wraps to the inch. Design, on natural colored ground, consists of concentric pointed arches, or petals, of dark brown splints. Rim is wrapped in dark brown devils claw, whip stitched in the classic Apache style of the San Carlos or White Mountain groups. [Ref: Ibid.] Est. $200-400

606. Native American. Basket. Colored Papago Tray, 12” Diameter. A tray with sloping sides in colors of turquoise and reddish brown (looks like a dyed color, not natural yucca root) on a natural background. Coil construction on what looks like rod and bundle combination weft (horizontal material). Design includes turquoise “man” figures interspersed with reddish horse figures in a band around the top edge of basket. Center of coiled base is 6 rows in red-brown and then spots of same color scattered within the natural ground. A 5-pointed brown star design is outlined in turquoise, encompassing the entire bottom of the basket. Rim is painted in turquoise. Crudely woven with spaces showing between many of the stitches. Outside of basket shows many loose ends and open spaces. About 7 stitches to the inch. Looks like Papago style. Est. $40-80

607. Native American. Basket. Large Coiled Conical Basket Bowl, with Flat Base. Slope-sided bowl, measuring 17” in diameter at top, with flat base of 4.” Coil construction of natural willow splints in varying shades, wrapped around weft bundles. Design in brown devils claw consists of one large band of zig zags, approximately 19 rows in height, with top “peaks” outlined in and bottom “peaks” filled in with the dark brown color. Each top “peak” has a brown line or point extended clear to the rim. Evenly spaced opposite the bottom “peaks” in the band, and extending down from the rim 7 rows, are smaller brown peaks. Rim is a wrapped bundle in both natural and dark brown, where the design reaches the rim. 10-12 stitches or wraps per inch. Design on the outside of the bowl mirrors that on the inside. Coils are round, not flat. Could have been used as a granary (storage basket) or carrying basket. Well made, beautiful condition. Apache? Perhaps Pagago. [Ref: Ibid.] Est. $250-500

608. Native American. Basket. Large Indian Basket Tray From Flagstaff, Arizona. Tray measures 22” diameter and is made of flat coil construction of willow splints wrapping two-rod coils. Design element is a 6 pointed “star” or zigzag design around the base made from a darker tan color outlined by dark brown splint. Around the broadest part of the tray is a large zig zag design with the points filled in and outlined with the same colors s the “star” in the center. Background is natural color. Extending down from the rim, alternating with the zig zags, are arrow- or tree-shaped designs in dark brown (devils claw). Rim is becoming tattered, with some stitches missing, and is finished off in braiding, or plaiting. Could be Papago (Tohono O’otam), Havasupai, or Hopi. [Ref: Ibid.] Est. $75-150

609. Native American. Basket. Small “Feather-Design” Basket. Coil construction consisting of willow splints wrapped around 1/2” size coils of grass bundles. Basket measures 9” in diameter, and is crudely made. Natural color ground with a spiral design of triangular-shaped “feathers” in red (faded to pink) and black. There are 5 spirals radiating from the center of the base. 8-9 stitches to 1.” Rim is wrapped, not painted, and shows sections of inner coil—in one place the rim is separated from the body of the basket, perhaps so it could be hung on wall. Rim is damaged in a few places and center of base has small hole and damaged fibers. Could be Papago (Tohono O’otam), Navajo, possibly Hopi or other. Red color does not appear to be a natural dye. Est. $25-50

610. Native American. Basket. Western Shoshone Basket with Green Yarn Rim. Approximately 4” tall by 8” diameter. Over time has become out of round. Wicker construction where wefts are passed over and under one or two warps at a time, then alternated in the next row. Devil’s claw design (black/brown) in three rows around circumference: 1st and 3rd rows of design are 2 rows deep in 1” lengths, evenly spaced. Middle design row is solid stripe of dark and light intertwined. Entire rows of design are bordered by plain (willow) rope weave. A shellac-type of coating has been applied to outside, probably to preserve the basket. Est. $300-500

611. Native American. Basket. Wicker Basket and Tray. Constructed of rods in a coil pattern, wrapped two-together by wicker splints. Tray measures about 11” in diameter, with rim sloping 2” to base. All natural color, no design. Damage to rim and part of base has become separated from sides of tray, about half way around. Some sort of polish or varnish may have been applied as a preservation effort. Basket is of same construction, with rim finished by a small stand-up edge consisting of two wrapped rods. Also appears to have been varnished. Basket measures 7” diameter, 3.5” tall with “footed” base. Both appear to have been burned or scorched in parts. 11 wraps to 1” with wraps alternating every two rows. Probably a very utilitarian pair. Unknown origin. Est. $75-150

612. Native American. Book. Many Smokes, National American Indian Magazine. Number One, Volume 2, First Quarter, published in Reno, Winter 1967. 20 pgs. Printed by Western Printing & Publishing Co. in Sparks, Nevada. Est. $30-60

The following collection of Native American rugs and blankets is from the Frank Gafford Collection. A short biography of Frank is in the front of the catalog. Frank had a great eye for collectibles. He and his wife began collecting rugs and blankets in the 1950’s when they lived and worked in Flagstaff. Most of the items listed here were acquired at that time.

Our staff has worked diligently to present these rugs as professionally as possible. We have been unable to find a local expert who could date these materials, and offer them without dates. Many of the collectors who have viewed these pieces feel some of these present the distinct possibility of being made before 1900, but without the kind of expertise to which we are accustomed, we cannot offer an opinion.

During the course of marketing of these rugs, we have found there are two very different markets. One market is for mint condition rugs and blankets that were never used, generally made for sale to the upper end tourist trade. These are certainly some of the most artistic pieces seen in references on Native American rugs and blankets. A second market, distinctly different, covers the rugs in this sale. The materials represented herein have all been used, some quite heavily. Most have some fading, some with colors that have run a little, usually the red color. This can be expected on used rugs, particularly with some of the dyes that were made from native flora. Some rugs here have fraying on ends or edges, typical of used rugs. Many have original enforced edges by the weaver. A few have some minor fire damage or stains. As an example, one or more of the saddle blankets still have the sweat stains of the horse in the blanket.

We have been told that most of these would clean up nicely, and many are fairly clean now. None, however, are store-bought clean. Indeed, none of these rugs have hung on walls, been in galleries, or resided in museums. They are the real thing, used by Native American families of the west.

613. Native American. Navajo Rug Dealer Business Card, c.1890. Card for F. H. Hathorn, General Merchandise and Indian Trader at Keams Canyon, Arizona. “Navajo Rugs, Indian Curios.” Card is pink, 2.25 x 4”, dead mint, without spots or discoloration. The card is from the Ben Kimber archive, of Black Hawk Colorado. Please see that section for more info on Kimber. Est. $50-75

614. Native American. Mexico. Mexican Copy of a Yei Rug, 28” x 58”. Wool. All-over gray with 4 Yei figures in white / turquoise / black/ red colors. Arrow and corn motifs in their hands. Scorch stains on one corner. Sales of Mexican textiles as Indian-made reached its zenith in the 1970’s, prompting the legislatures of both Arizona and New Mexico to enact legislation making it unlawful. But problems have persisted. Two indications that a textile is not Indian made are: multiple cotton-edge warps, and reweaving of the end of the warps back into the weave for an inch or so. Est. $250-500

615. Native American. Navajo. “Thunderbird” Design, 34” x 66”. Wool. Dark brown zigzag border on sides with bands of dark brown/ dark red/medium pink/ light pink/dark brown at each end. Center ground is natural with pink tone. Design is 8 stylized thunderbirds along each side fading from dark brown at head, to dark red, to medium pink to light pink at the tail. Red/pink squash blossom design at each end. Very pretty and simple. Good condition. Est. $400-800

616. Native American. Navajo. Chinle Blanket, 39” x 59”. A fine light weave , blanket has no enclosing borders, but simple black (dark brown) and natural bands at each end. The body of the blanket consists of horizontal alternating bands of natural white and gray or light brown. The bands contain evenly-spaced squash blossom designs within the bands in colors of light/light brown edged with red (in natural band), and black edged in red(in the gray bands). There is some damage to corners and side edges, unraveling, and is soiled. Dates post-1930s when the Chinle weaving style changed to horizontal bands with simple designs and no borders. Est. $250-500

617. Native American. Navajo. Chinle Style Small Rug, 28” x 34”. Wool, finely woven. Ground of dark red (burgundy) with stripes of tan and narrow white and blue stripes, alternating with bands containing olive green sawtooth triangles edged in white. Very attractive in a tight, flat weave. C. 1970. Excellent condition. Est. $500-800

618. Native American. Navajo. Chinle? Blanket, 44” x 68”. Wool. Brown ground with bright bands of stripes alternating horizontally with a “wave” design consisting of small boxes of color. Colors are black/white/blue/tan/red/yellow. Aniline dyes. Badly damaged/burned at one end, pieces missing, and scorched at the other end. Est. $150-300

619. Native American. Navajo. Early Storm Pattern, 36” x 61”. Wool. Black or dark brown border stripe with red inner stripe, zigzagged along the sides. White ground with brown center rectangle encasing 8 realistic feathers in black/white. Stacked diamond design on each side in black/red, and stacked serrated gray triangles between the radiating zigzag lightning lines. The lightning lines are brown and terminate in brown squares in each corner. A few irregularities in the weave, some small holes and bleeding of the red color in places. C. 1910? Est. $800-1200

620. Native American. Navajo. Eye Dazzler Design?, 30” x 48”. Wool. Black border with turquoise and natural bands added at each end. All over pattern of diamonds in colors of natural, red, gray, turquoise and black in “sawtooth” pattern. Edge repairs.

Est. $750-1500

621. Native American. Navajo. Gallup Throw, 10” x 14.” c.1950. Wool with red/ natural/ dark brown/ natural/ dark brown stripes at ends with large squash blossom or stacked diamond design in center in red. Possibly for use on a table top. Warp is cotton, fringe at one end. Soiled, but good condition. Est. $100-200

622. Native American. Navajo. Gallup Throw, 18” x 18”. Natural colored wool bordered by dark brown band at each end with edge designs of Block E’s in red and dark brown. Center design is three large triangle shapes looking like stacked diamonds in a light brown color. Some repairs to weaving at one end. Soiled but good condition.

Est. $75-150

623. Native American. Navajo. Gallup Throw, 20” x 37”. Wool, with cotton warp. White (natural) background color with bright red/gold/brown zigzag design down center and each side. Ends have narrow black and brown stripes. Good condition, no holes, no unraveling or fraying. The distinctive Gallup weaving of these small rugs is made with cotton warp and is usually small. The warp is usually left loose at the ends and knots are tied close to the last weft. Mostly decorative, used on tables, chair backs or pillow tops. The Gallup Throw has no distinctive pattern, design or color. All design elements are used by the weavers. [Ref: Navajo Rugs, Past, Present & Future, Gilbert Maxwell, 15th printing 973, p. 30.].

Est. $100-300

624. Native American. Navajo. Gallup Throws, One 16” x 36” and Other 18” x 34”. Both wool. One is a combination of red/black/gray bands at the ends and center, interspersed with stylized geometric design and gray and red on white. Red has faded into white, which looks pink. There is a 4” burn streak toward one end and edge badly damaged. Second throw could be a small rug or wall hanging in colors of natural white/brown/black and gray in all-over, scattered parallelogram pattern. Tan/white/black border stripes at two ends. Fringe at one end. Soiled. Est. $150-300

625. Native American. Navajo. Gallup Throws: 15x 35”; 20 x33”; and 18 x 36”. Lot of 3 pcs. 1) A faded piece, 25 x 35,” in colors of brown, red, black, orange, and natural. Bands of colors alternating with red/zigzag diagonal bands on white. Damage to one end where cotton warps are visible. 2) All natural piece, 20 x 33,” with 3 rows of stacked triangles in light brown. At ends are 2 rows of small stacked triangles, with a black one at center of the row. Unraveling at 3 corners;

3) Natural ground with a large central design in red stacked diamonds and stylized bars. Ends are bordered in wide green band, thin orange and black stripes. Fringe at 1 end. Piece measures 18 x 36.” In fine shape, no holes or unraveling. Est. $175-300

626. Native American. Navajo. Ganado, 29” x 48”. Throw? Wool. Black/white/and stepped red border stripes. Center is gray with 2 diamonds meeting at points in center and extending to end borders, encased in black / white / red / white / gold edging stripes. There is a gold serrated or sawtooth design at mid-point on long sides. Condition problem. 2’ tear along one border. Holes. Almost small enough to be a Gallup Throw. Est. $300-500

627. Native American. Navajo. Ganado, 34” x 50”. Wool. Natural ground with light brown block in the center. Black border in a “wave” or “hook” design into the natural ground. Grey bands at each end. Light brown block features red/tan and black diamond design with serrated edges. Damage to edges in places and one corner unraveled. Est. $400-800

628. Native American. Navajo. Ganado, 37” x 66”. Wool. Dark brown/black & white stripe border. Center is gray with 2 step-sided elongated diamonds outlined in black/white/red with white centers. In each corner is a square of dark brn./red concentric stripes (Greek key design) and each square is connected by a dark stripe to the nearest diamond. Some bleeding of the red onto the white color. A good sturdy rug in very good condition.

Est. $800-1500

629. Native American. Navajo. Ganado, 37.5” x 52”. Wool. Traditional black/white stripes form border with grey/light brown background in center. Black/red/white elongated stepped diamonds in center, surrounded by a gold stepped band. Corners have stepped pattern in orange and gray. Fine flat weave—has small damage to 2 corners and some irregularities in interior weave in spots. Good condition. Est. $800-1500

630. Native American. Navajo. Ganado, 38” x 64”. Wool. Traditional black or dark brown border with a double border of red. Natural (white) background in body has two columns of 4 elongated diamonds, with gray or white centers encased by black/red edging. 4 small red/white diamonds down the center. Red has bled in parts and one side definitely faded. C. 1920’s. No holes or frayed edges. Est. $1000-1500

631. Native American. Navajo. Ganado?, 36” x 58”. Wool. No traditional Ganado-style border except for double red/black stripes at both ends. Connected diamonds pattern on natural ground, with serrated or “feathered” red and black borders on the diamonds. At centers are strings of stacked diamonds in light brown. Short fringe at one end. Some gray patches interwoven, indicating weaver did not process her wool carefully before weaving. Good condition. Soiled. Est. $800-1200

632. Native American. Navajo. Ganado?, 40” x 68”. Wool. Simple black border, with white band border at ends. Grey background with a colorful all-over geometric design of stepped crosses, diamonds, triangles and plain crosses in colors of black/red/tan/natural. 2 corners unraveled and small amount of red color bleeding. Est. $1000-2000

633. Native American. Navajo. General Design, 29” x 51”. Wool. An unknown type consisting of a very open design on a natural (white) ground. Blue or turquoise border edged in red and crenulated on the long sides. Center of rug has elongated diamond design edged in red in a crenulated pattern. The diamond terminates at each in a horizontal diamond outlined in red with blue squash blossom at center. A dark brown narrow stripe borders each short end. Some weave irregularities, but no glaring defects. Est. $300-500

634. Native American. Navajo. General Style Navajo Rug, 33.5” x 48”. Wool. Plain tan ground, no border. Each corner has a 4 bands of colored zigzags in dark brown, red, white and light brown. In the center are 3 bars of alternating stripes: light brown and white; dark brown and white; light brown and white. Holes on one side and very soiled. Est. $300-600

635. Native American. Navajo. General Type Rug, 30” x 56”, c. 1940. Wool, in a Ganado style design but different colors. Black border with white background color in center. Two rows of elongated diamond design in gray with dark pink stepped edging. White or natural center color is uniformly pink, so it may not be the result of fading, but was intentionally dyed and the dark pink edging on the diamonds looks intentional and not a faded red. Holes in body of rug, stains, and a large burn mark measuring about 14” x 10.”

Est. $300-500

636. Native American. Navajo. Large Navajo Rug, Klagetoh Type, 60” x 68”. Wool. Double bordered in gray and black stripes, enclosing a natural (white) ground, in the center of which is an elongated diamond motif on a gray background. The diamond has a white center, gray stripe and intertwined red/white stepped border bands. Entire gray center design is bordered in black with black/red squares attached to each step of the diamond. In each corner is a red/gray boxed geometric design. Most distinctive are gray and black feathers woven into the center design—3 along each side and 2 at each end. There is some bleeding of the red color but overall good condition. Klagetoh sttyle rugs are named for a small settlement south of Ganado, and means “Hidden Springs.” Although the distinctions between Ganado, Klagetoh, Two Grey Hills, and Burntwater styles are made strictly on the basis of color, the first 2 styles tend to have simpler designs. A typical Klagetoh is dominated by its gray background. The weaver uses black, white, and red in a design usually centered on an elongated diamond. Except for the red, the wool colors used are naturally occurring, although black wool may be enhanced with commercial dye.

Est. $1000-3000

637. Native American. Navajo. Navajo Blanket, 35” x 46”. Light weight wool. Natural ground with color blocks of small squares of various colors in the shape of a diamond at center and stepped triangles in each corner. Dark brown and tan cross-shaped designs on each end. Damage to edge and end. Constructed of pieces and woven together. Soiled. No known style or date. Est. $300-500

638. Native American. Navajo. Navajo Chief Blanket, 62” x 90”. Wool. Typical Phase III design (triangle/diamond motif added) with wide red border containing black stripes on the long sides and across center. Broad black horizontal stripes alternate with white in center section, as background. Corners and mid-point on sides have red/tan/black serrated triangle design, and in center is a encased diamond design in red/black/tan/black stripe outline with red center. Two small holes, at corner and within body of blanket, and red color has bled in places. On the whole, a beautiful old blanket. The Chief blanket is derived from the shoulder blanket for men, distinctively patterned in broad black or blue and white horizontal bands. Weavers eventually added diamonds and check designs in red, sometimes yellow and green. It was woven by the Navajos for trade or sale to other Indians or as gifts to dignitaries (“chiefs”) throughout their trading area. They were not worn by Navajos chiefs, because the Navajos have no actual chiefs. They were prestige symbols for Indians and non-Indians alike; they were often presented as gifts to Army commanders. The Chief Blanket set the pattern for the Navajo textile becoming an “export item’—an economically important factor.[Ref: Navajo Rugs, Past Present & Future,, by Gilbert S. Maxwell, 1963, pgs 10-11; Posts and Rugs by H.L. James, SW Parks & Monument Assoc., 1976, p.1] The large size, the fact that it is a blanket and not a rug, and natural vegetal dyes (the red is probably bayenta or baize from Manchester, Eng.) suggest this blanket may date, 1860-1900. Est. $3000-5000

639. Native American. Navajo. Navajo Gallup Throws. Two throws, one 21” x 21.” Natural colors, with single large squash blossom design in center in colors of dark brown, medium brown and tan. Soiled, some repairs are visible. Second throw is approximately 18” square with orange and gray bands at two ends and red/black/natural “Flame” design on two sides. Natural color center. Good condition.

Est. $100-300

640. Native American. Navajo. Navajo Rug General, 27” x 50”. Wool. Light brown / red / natural / natural colors. Double bordered brown and natural bands. Diamond design at center in gray with red in middle, encased in natural and edged with brown and red stacked diamonds. Some spots, corners raggedy. Est. $300-600

641. Native American. Navajo. Navajo Rug, 28” x 57”. Wool, roughly woven. Plain design of horizontal gray bands edged in narrow stripes of red and black, alternating with natural color bands. Center band has wider red stripes. Corners have red/black stacked diamonds design with gray fill. Warps and wefts are wool. Some holes and irregularities in the weave. Not as finely woven as most Navajo rugs, but this is just about the size of a double saddle blanket and may have been designed for rough use. Some bleeding of the red color. Est. $200-400

642. Native American. Navajo. Navajo Rug, Eye Dazzler or Ganado Type, 48” x 72”. Wool. Dark brown border with serrate or sawtooth design on inner edges of long sides. Natural (white) band surrounds the gray central background. In each quadrant of the gray ground is a large diamond within diamond design with serrated edges in black/red/black colors. Along each long side is a black stripe of hand stitching, probably done to reinforce the edges. Eye Dazzler style rug styles were influenced by serape blankets worn in New Mexico in the 1870’s. Usually the design is a simple geometric shape—chevron, diamond, serrate or triangle repeated through the entire weaving. Occasionally, the Eye Dazzler design will appear only in blocks set off against a solid background. Ganado rugs have a dark border and the black/white/gray design is based on one or two central diamonds embellished with geometric elements. Trader John Lorenzo Hubbell first popularized Ganado style weavings. They are named for a famous Navajo Chief the Spanish called Ganado Mucho (Many Cattle). They originated in Ganado, AZ, where in 1878 Hubbell founded a trading post which operates today. Difficult to say whether this is an Eye Dazzler or Ganado type, but is a good heavy rug. Est. $1000-2000

643. Native American. Navajo. Navajo Rug, Gallup Throw, 21 x 21”. Wool, Narrow black border, gray fringe on one side. Red ground with natural white rectangle design in center. Rectangle has small white square attached to each corner (“ears”). Inside center of rectangle is tan cross with red in the middle. Gallup Throws were inexpensive pieces, usually in small sizes, made for commercial purposes.

Est. $250-500

644. Native American. Navajo. Navajo Rug, Ganado Type, 30” x 52”. Wool. Bordered in black with white whipstitch along outside edge. Grey background with one large 8-point star design at either end, natural white bordered in black and a red/black/white cross in the center of each. Around the border stripes are brown/tan cross designs with red center and mid-way on each long side are 2 “hand” or “fan” designs in white, edged with red and black. Considerable damage to one end of rug, extending into rug about 3”, and opposite end has damage to black border, as well as some other bad spots on the long sides. We think this is a pretty typical Ganado design style. See above for Ganado description. Est. $500-1000

645. Native American. Navajo. Navajo Rug, Ganado Type, 30” x 58”. Wool. Black serrated stripe with red stripe form border, becoming wider bands at each end of the rug. These enclose a gray background, in which is a stylized red diamond design outlined in black with white center. In each corner are three squares in red/black. A classic Ganado design. Typically, Ganado style rugs have a dark border and the black, white, and gray design is based on one or two central diamonds embellished with geometric elements. Serrates, crosses, zigzags and simple geometric shapes decorate the corner spaces outside the central design. Trader John Lorenzo Hubbell first popularized Ganado style weavings. They are named for a famous Navajo Chief the Spanish called Ganado Mucho (Many Cattle). They originated in Ganado, AZ where in 1878 Hubbell founded a trading post which operates today as Hubbell Trading Post Natural Historic Site. Colors are very bright in this rug. Est. $500-1000

646. Native American. Navajo. Navajo Rug, Ganado, 35” x 36”. Wool. Narrow dark brown/black border on long sides, but at ends the black border has 2” white band edged in dark brown/black stitching. Interior ground is gray with two large triangles at either end, their points connecting at center. The white triangles are bordered in red/black with “tails” at each point of the serrated edges. Within each triangle is another triangle “tree” in gray, topped by a swastika in black and bordered in red and black. Midway down each long side is a similar stylized triangle design on white ground bordered in red/black stripes. Condition problems, with damage on all four sides, one corner actually coming away from body of the rug. Est. $300-500

647. Native American. Navajo. Navajo Rug, Ganado?, 45” x 64”. Wool. Black or dark brown and red bands border the rug and enclose a large elongated diamond pattern in colors of black/tan/red/tan on white ground. Diamond edges are “train-track” pattern. Burn hole at one end. C. 1910-20. Est. $750-1000

648. Native American. Navajo. Navajo Rug, Two Grey Hills, 36” x 51”. Wool. Black border with natural (white) edge stitch. Inside black border is a band of natural white with brown/gray step design. Around the center is a gray background with black/white step elements, “feather” design in black/white, and “cross” design in the center. Two Grey Hills rugs are woven of natural, un-dyed, handspun wool in whites, blacks, & browns. Weavers can produce shades of these basic hues by carding together various colored wools. Some damage to 3 corners and repairs along edges. Est. $800-1200

649. Native American. Navajo. Navajo Rug, Yei Design, 41” x 56”. Wool rug, bordered in black band, with natural wool ground in center showing 6 Yei figures facing forward on each long side of rug, feet toward center. Figures have turquoise/red stripe neck bands, turquoise earrings and red necklaces. Their arms and feet become a thunderbird design, ending in tail and pointed feather arms. Figure bodies are gray with brown or black/red/turquoise interior design and black border. Red/black small triangle shapes are between the feet of the figures. Probably from the Shiprock area where this type of rug is generally woven. Some small imperfections along the edges where border stitch is loose. The Yei was developed by Will Evans around the WWI period from stylized sandpaintings. It is a colorful piece that depicts religious figures but has no religious significance. Backgrounds are usually white or light tan, sometimes with a colored “rainbow goddess” elongated figure which serves as a border down the sides and across the bottom. [Ref: Posts and Rugs).

Est. $1500-3000

650. Native American. Navajo. Single Saddle Blanket, 30” x 30” c 1940. Wool. Alternating stripes in black/orange/red/ light green on natural and gray bands. Ends have chevron design in same colors. Very dirty, stains. Est. $100-200

651. Native American. Navajo. Storm Design Blanket, 34” x 60”. Wool. Black border edged in white (natural) with the inner edge of the side borders zigzagged. A wide gray band encloses a central area in natural color, from whence the characteristic center, a tan/black rectangle, radiates lightning lines to the 4 corners. Side geometric design elements in green/red/black, two of which may represent water beetles. Some spotting, small holes. The Storm Pattern, was originally called the Tuba City Storm, which is woven at other places besides Tuba City on the Western Reservation, and one of the only patterns said to represent Navajo mythology. The traditional sales factor in describing the alleged “sacredness” of the rug is that the center square represents the hogan or center of the world, and that the four squares in the corners at end of the radiating zigzag lines represent the four sacred mountains of Navajo land, or possibly the houses of the four winds. The connecting lines, usually zigzagged, are intended as lightning bolts carrying blessings to and fro between the squares, thus bestowing good spirits on the weaver and her household. [Ref: Posts and Rugs, H.L. James, 1963, p.87; Southwest Indian Craft Arts, Clara Lee Tanner, 1868, p.83.] Est. $750-1000

652. Native American. Navajo. Striped Navajo Rug, 31” x 63”, Wool. Bands of white alternating with multi-stripe bands in black/ red/ light green/ orange. Corners have stepped boxes in tan/green/red. Soiled, but condition fine.

Est. $300-500

653. Native American. Navajo. Very Heavy, Ganado Type, 30” x 60”. Very thick, of handspun wool. Typical Ganado design with white/red design on gray ground. Black and white end bands and on sides, narrow black border with grey. Red stacked diamonds in center on gray ground, encased by elongated diamond shaped by black/white rectangles. Corners have white steps edged in black with red design in center. Fine condition. C. 1940-50. Est. $800-1000

654. Native American. New Mexico. Chimayo. Chimayo Blanket from New Mexico, 37” x 67”. Wool. Beautiful colors of burgundy, black, orange, white, steel blue, green and yellow. Bands of burgundy, black, orange and blue edged in white at either end. Background is steel blue with a band of serrated white and orange on long sides. Interior design consists of one large serrated encased diamond (diamonds within diamonds) design (white/orange, blue) with 4 yellow bars and orange stylized squash blossom design in very center of rug. Five narrow green and burgundy stripe bars extend to the border bands around this central design. In each corner of the rug is a smaller encased diamond in colors of orange & white, with green bar across the burgundy center. A very bright and colorful blanket, lighter in weight and a flatter weave than the rugs. Blanket is made in two pieces and sewn together vertically. Chimayo textiles take their name from a village in northern New Mexico and the weavers are generally or Spanish descent. They work on horizontal looms operated by a foot treadle, as opposed to the vertical looms of the Navajo. Some fading and dirty places, two halves coming apart at one end. Est. $500-1000

655. Native American. New Mexico. Chimayo. Red Chimayo Blanket or Serape from New Mexico, 46” x 70”. Wool. A bright red ground with black, gray, white diamond design at center and bands of gray, black and red stripes in varying widths at each end. Short gray fringe on short ends. A fine flat weave, possibly machine made, probably dates c 1950’s. Fine condition. Not Indian, but made by Mexican weavers from villages along the Rio Grande. See above details for Chimayo style. Est. $400-800

656. Native American. Textile. Navajo or Mexican Table Mat, 9” x 10”. Medium brown wool with Indian design in natural/black/red stripes bordering a center stylized design of black and natural. Grey wool knotted fringe at each end. Tourist item. Possibly machine made. Est. $75-150

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657. Native American. Northwest Coast. Totem Pole Statue Signed by Artist Boma. Boma is from Vancouver, British Columbia. The totem is black, 7” tall on a 1” base. It’s topped by a frog, sitting atop an eagle’s head that is holding a head of person in its beak. The bottom figure is bear eating a fish. The artwork is typical Northwest Coast Indian style. We found artist Boma on the internet as the maker of a Haida style bowl, made of a high quality resin impervious to heat or cold. We think this totem is made of the same material. Carved on the base is “Boma / Canada.” Est. $50-100

658. Native American. Photograph. Artistic Photograph of Native American Woman, c.1930. Framed with glass. Photograph is at least 4.5 x 9.5”, as exposed from matte. The backing is professionally sealed. We did not break the seal to investigate the photo. We are unsure of who the woman is. Overall frame size, 9 x 14”. Some dings to frame edge. Fine. Est. $75-150

659. Native American. Postcards. Eskimo Chromolitho Postcards. Lot of 3 pcs. (1) 2005. Menadelook, Eskimo Boy, Alaska. View of boy in fur coat. Edw. Mitchell, SF. (2) 764. An Eskimo Beauty. View of girl in fur coat. Edw. Mitchell, SF. (3) Menadelook, Eskimo in Native Dress. Publ by Portland Post Card, Co. Printed emblem of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909. All three very fine.

Est. $35-75

660. Native American. Pottery. Native American Pot Collection. Lot of 4 pcs. (1) Large pot is jar-shaped, has definite neck which slopes down to a low shoulder, then slopes inward to a smaller base. Measures 7.25” tall and 8.5 at widest point of “shoulder,” with a 5” mouth. Ground is original brownish-tan clay color, and geometric design looks to be painted on in black and red-brown. Pot has a hole and crack around shoulder area. Signed by Rafael Silviera. (2) Medium-size pot is a smaller jar-shape with narrower neck, sloping to shoulder about middle of the pot. 3 looped handle “ears” are attached to shoulder, evenly spaced around circumference. Paint looks like poster paint, in black and red-brown, applied free-hand; background slip is tan (lighter color than the natural clay inside). 6.5” tall, about 6.5” at widest point, mouth is 2.75” wide. (3) Traditional “wedding vase” or double-mouth design with handle connecting the two spouts. 5.5” tall, 3.5” at widest point of oval base. Heavy, glossy brown glaze on handle and top of double mouths over a tan painted ground, with another heavy brown glaze stripe around vase near the bottom. Cactus and wagon wheel and bird designs painted above the brown glazed band of “earth” and 3-dimensional saguaros and accents applied at top edge of the band. Stamped signature of Betty Selby, 1985. (4) Small pot is open-mouthed jar type but only 3.5” tall and 3.5” at widest point. It is painted in an Acoma-style design, with white ground and geometric all-over design in black and red-brown. Also looks like poster paint, irregularly applied. Signature illegible. These are likely inexpensive tourist replicas of “Indian” pottery. Est. $75-100

661. Native American. Western. Beaded Indian Belt. Beaded band, 1” wide, containing arrows, thunderbirds, butterflies and diamonds in bright colors on dark brown beaded background. Beadwork is sewn to brown leather 1.5” wide belt, whip stitched in white plastic. Leather is incised with designs. Size 32”. Inside is stamped “Wampum / Top Grain Cowhide / Hand Beaded” Worn copper buckle. Provenance: Flagstaff, Arizona. Est. $50-100