This item has been SOLD, It is rare to find a complete Kamr, the belt worn by warriors of Indias Hill Tribes who carried a musket. These belts, according to George Cameron  More »

This item has been SOLD, It is rare to find a complete Kamr, the belt worn by warriors of Indias Hill Tribes who carried a musket. These belts, according to George Cameron Stone, carried flasks, bullet pouches and other loading implements with the combination of articles varying greatly. Our example has its original leather belt, with metal belt hook and two large pouches which were obviously crafted by the same hand. The metal pieces are comprised of a large powder flask and several finely crafted and engraved hooks which may have been for a sword as well as other necessary accoutrements. The leather has seen years of use and is very dry yet in good antique condition. Mid 19th Century.   « Less

Carved in traditional yellow cedar, this Beaver Clan plaque is by Nishga carver Maury Clark. The Very nicely balanced and symmetrical frontal presentation of the Beaver is  More »

Carved in traditional yellow cedar, this Beaver Clan plaque is by Nishga carver Maury Clark. The Very nicely balanced and symmetrical frontal presentation of the Beaver is enhanced by the texture created by the adze carved field. Note the small Beaver in the crown. Signed on the reverse by the artist. Circa 1980. Width 11" Height 11.75"   « Less

From the Shiprock region of the Navajo reservation, a good quality rug with Yei's banded on three sides by the "Rainbow Goddess". A small tightly woven rug with excellent  More »

From the Shiprock region of the Navajo reservation, a good quality rug with Yei's banded on three sides by the "Rainbow Goddess". A small tightly woven rug with excellent color and with only one small and very slight edge damage. Ex: Butterfield & Butterfield in 1995 and from most recently from a private estate in Scottsdale AZ Size 27.75" x 37". Mid 20th C.   « Less

A classic painted canvas and wool lined work vest by Haida artist Bernice Williams whose Tribal name is Skundal. Williams is not only a well known artist and carver in her  More »

A classic painted canvas and wool lined work vest by Haida artist Bernice Williams whose Tribal name is Skundal. Williams is not only a well known artist and carver in her own right but is known for being the first woman carver to apprentice with world renowned Haida artist Bill Reid. This work vest is signed and dated 1990. It is very lightly soiled and has one small area of spotting which we have not attempted to clean. 30.75" in length X 21" at the bottom and 20.5" at the chest.   « Less

This item has been SOLD. A very refined, Thunderbird transformation figure in yellow cedar, by Henry Venn Robertson of the  More »

This item has been SOLD. A very refined, Thunderbird transformation figure in yellow cedar, by Henry Venn Robertson of the Kemano/Kitlope Nation. Signed on the base, Henry V Robertson and GA-BA-Gawk which is his traditional name, Ten Rivers, along with the date, 93-94. In a local collection for the last 16 years. H:10: base 4". A small hairline crack in the right ear or an old repair. Very hard to see.   « Less

A hand sewn dance apron from the Kwakiutl People of Hope Island, Britisn Columbia. The central image is a Thunderbird adorned with mother of pearl trade buttons and further  More »

A hand sewn dance apron from the Kwakiutl People of Hope Island, Britisn Columbia. The central image is a Thunderbird adorned with mother of pearl trade buttons and further adorned with a piece of abolone on its brest. In addition there are two rows of cartridges, each topped with a trade bead, that function as jingles when the dancer moves. Two or three of the cartridges are missing as well as a similar number of buttons. Only very light soiling but the belt is a bit frayed. A good example of a 1960's-70's dance apron. 25.75" wide x 33: in length. The belt is 62" long.   « Less

An interseting Isleta pot with a pouring lip. It appears to be a utility piece. Thin walls with fairly thick paint. A serpent design encircles the neck and the body is banded  More »

An interseting Isleta pot with a pouring lip. It appears to be a utility piece. Thin walls with fairly thick paint. A serpent design encircles the neck and the body is banded with a geometric "eye" motif. There is a small bump in the waist of the body. There are no cracks but the rim does have some small chips. The foot shows wear. ex: D. Eros 1992. H:6.25:, D: 5.5" mouth opening 4". Mid Century, 1950.   « Less

Probably a tool box ornament or perhaps a visor ornament, this ancient ivory fragment depicts three horizontal whales with the suggestion of the beginning of three vertical  More »

Probably a tool box ornament or perhaps a visor ornament, this ancient ivory fragment depicts three horizontal whales with the suggestion of the beginning of three vertical whales. The strip of ivory is hand drilled with three attaching holes and shows heavy to light degradation from top to bottom. ex. Lummi Island Trading Co, ex. Joseph Gerena Fine Arts.Length 5.25"x0.50" wide. Accompanied by a metal display stand.   « Less

An original, sacred shrine figure of the northern Baga of the Sitemu sub group. These figures were outlawed by the Marxist government of Guinea at the nations independence in  More »

An original, sacred shrine figure of the northern Baga of the Sitemu sub group. These figures were outlawed by the Marxist government of Guinea at the nations independence in 1958. Since the fall of that government a few have come out of hiding. Our figure is very well sculpted, with good symmetry and detail. The oil and medicine of feeding the spirit has congealed and darkened with age and has impregnated the wood in a way that only occurs with age. The A-Tshol is mounted on a seperate cylindrical base. The figure has openings along the side and a sagital crest. The face is somewhat humanoid with a long beak. It is said to be a composite creature capable of traveling through earth, air and water. The base has losses at the lower rim and an old crack. The nose has some restorable loss and there is a very slight loss to the beak. Please contact us for additional details of use and any specific areas to be imaged. Length:37.5, height on base 21.5.   « Less

This item has been SOLD. An interesting African sword with a figural hilt carved of hardwood. Uncertain of the attribution, we  More »

This item has been SOLD. An interesting African sword with a figural hilt carved of hardwood. Uncertain of the attribution, we have not encountered a sword of this configuration in the past. It has been suggested that it may be Yaka. Sold by Butterfield & Butterfield in 1998. The spear point blade is clearly hand forged but not crude and has two lines of geometric decoration on each side. The hilt carving has been frequently handled and the features have become some what muted as a result. A scarce addition to any African or edged weapon collection. Overall length 21", Hilt 5.75" and blade 15.25. C1940 Accompanied by a metal display stand.   « Less