Territorial Indian Arts

San Ildefonso Pueblo red pottery plate by Tony Da, grandson of Maria Martinez. Traditionally hand built with native clay, stone burnished and sgrafitto carved. The Avanyu encircles the 11 1/2" diameter plate, 2 1/4" deep. Excellent provenance for the buyer. Very fine original condition.

Red Hopi pottery canteen by Nampeyo of Hano, 1859-1942. Hand built with native clay, stone burnished slip, organic paint, pit fired. Red Hopi pottery jar by Nampeyo of Hano, 1859-1942. Hand built with native clay, stone burnished slip, organic paint, pit fired. Very interesting square designs. Good provenance for buyer. 4 1/4" tall by 7" diameter. No chips or cracks, handling wear. Good provenance for buyer. custom made stand included. 8 1/2" tall by 8 1/4" diameter, 3 3/4" deep. Very good condition, minor crack and repair on the spout.

Classic Hopi pottery jar by Feather Woman, Helen Naha, 1922-1993. Traditionally hand built with native clay and slips, organic paints, pit fired. Standing 6" tall by 8" diameter, decorated above and below the shoulder. Frets, swirls and 4 pointed stars, soft white slip, brown bee plant and orange slip. Very good condition, no chips or cracks, minor paint scuff as shown on bottom. From the 1990s, the height of her abilities!

1970s silver fabricated cuff bracelet with stacked stones, turquoise, jet, fossil ivory ironwood

Miniature pottery seed jar with Antelope by Santa Clara Pueblo artist Joseph Lonewolf. Native clay is formed into a hollow ball, stone burnished red slip is lightly carved then fired. This small pottery is 1 1/4" tall by 1 1/2" wide, signed and coded. Mimbres style antelope is framed with feather design. This little pottery gem is one of nine that are featured in the book, "The Pottery Jewels of Joseph Lonewolf", published in 1974.

Tufa cast silver choker with fine inlay of turquoise, ironwood, pipestone and jet Published in Tufa to Turquoise by Lois Dubin

Maricopa Indian pottery tall neck jar by Ida Redbird, 1892-1971. Traditionally hand built with native clay and slips, mesquite sap paint, pit fired. Standing 17" tall, 8" diameter. This is the most difficult form to accomplish successfully! One of the finest pieces of Ida's we have seen! Excellent condition.

Mojave Indian pottery jar with two figures, signed Elmer Gates. Hand built with native clay and slips, pit fired, seed bead jewelry, yarn and felt. 7 1/2" tall , 7 1/2" diameter, excellent condition. Early traditional Mojave style by Elmer Gates. Collection number 229.

14" tall Mojave pottery jar by Elmer Gates, 1929-1990. Hand built with native clay and slips, pit fired. Gracefully shaped and painted jar stands 14 1/4" tall by 6" diameter. Elmer Gates was known for making traditional Mojave pottery more modern. Signed, excellent condition.

Pair of Hopi pottery jars by Feather Woman, Helen Naha, circa 1990s.

Hand wrought silver Kachina bola tie, published In Totems to Turquoise by Lois Dubin

Rare Navajo runner rug, circa 1940-50s. 6'3" long by 2'9" wide, fine original condition. Hand spun native wool, double dyed red, aniline black, rust, natural white. Dynamic design with lightning bolts. No fade, no damage, clean. Displays as wall art or use on the floor.

Colorful Navajo rug from Teec Nos Pos/ Red Mesa. Hand spun native sheep wool in natural gray, tan, brown and white. Aniline dyed red, green, blue, orange, turquoise and black. 6"5" by 3'4", very good condition, no fading. Red Mesa outline style design. Circa 1930-40s.

Lovely Wedding Vase from Santa Clara Pueblo by Lela and Luther Gutierrez. Hand built with native clay, painted with natural clay slips, pit fired. Very graceful shape, stands 10 1/4" tall by 8 1/2" across the spouts. Very delicately painted, circa 1955-1965.