1. Eagle Button Blanket Panel
Measures 35" by 35"
Design by Lelooska, applique by Eleanor c. 1980
This stunning button blanket depicts Eagle in the Kwakiutl style, designed by master storyteller Lelooska. Each curve of the powerful eagle image is held in place by precise stitches, in the traditional colors of red applique and deep blue background. Shell buttons line the edges, catching and reflecting bits of light.
A century after the button blanket was first developed, it has become a symbol of social and artistic rebirth among the people of the Northwest Coast of Canada and Alaska.
Thank you to Quintana Galleries
2. Orca Paddle
Measures 60" by 7.5"
By Tony Alexander, TlingitMeasuring in at five feet long, this paddle makes a statement! Beautifully hand-shaped and hand-painted, this paddle showcases a classic two-tone coastal design. Strikingly portrayed in bold forms of red and black and accented by delicate linework, Orca is the main focus of this piece, with smaller accents along the length of the paddle to complete the look.
Thank you to Douglas D. McCauley
3. Sunface Bowl
Measures 15" diameter
By Harold Alfred, Kwakwaka'wakwGleaming from the surface of this engraved copper bowl, the Sun represents life-giving abundance with its warmth radiating healing and peace. In many coastal stories, the Sun is a metaphor for enlightenment and knowledge.
Alfred continues the Kwakwaka’wakw tradition of creating bold and innovative artwork based on the fundamentals of Northwest Coast design. Creating in the tradition of his forefathers, Alfred has a contemporary style that is distinctively his own.
Thank you to Chris Tsongas
4. Eagle Ladle
Measures 9" long
By Terry Starr, TsimshianThe Coastal People's rich tradition of sharing and gift-giving has been the source of inspiration for this serving piece. Based on a traditional design, intricate carving covers the surface of this exquisite silver ladle. This serving piece is lead-free and food safe.
Thank you to Oscar Arana
5. Salish Basket
Measures 3" high by 6.5" wide
by Lena Dunston, Nlaka'pamuxWith a simple but beautiful design in glossy cherry bark, this basket is a great example of Interior Salish basketry. The chevron looped edge is traditionally used on carrying baskets as anchors for string to tie down the contents.
This basket's size and excellent condition are sure to make it a great addition to your collection!
Thank you to the Estate of Dorothy Masters
6. Bottleneck Basket
Basket measures 3.5" high by 4" wide
This uniquely shaped basket comes from the central California tradition of bottlenecked baskets. Tightly coiled with a flat shoulder highlighted in reddish brown, this basket has the sweetest little handles.
With its striking design in sedge and bracken fern root, this basket will add charm to your display shelf.
Thank you to NAYA Community Member
7. Acoma Bottle
Measures 6.5" tall by 4.5" diameter
By Leland Robert Vallo, Acoma PuebloLeland Vallo specializes in the long-lived tradition of hand coiling and scraping pottery. For Vallo, his inspiration to continue this tradition stems from memories of his mother, the late Marie Vallo.
The intricate angled lines of Mimbres patterns gracefully follow the curves of this small vase. Classically painted in the unglazed Acoma style of black with accents of warm earth tones, the tactile surface is sure to draw you in!
Thank you to Pam and Dick Eyde
8. Jemez Pot
Measures 4" tall by 3.5" diameter
By DF, Jemez PuebloThis diminutive but striking pot is covered in geometric linework, including the Kiva steps design that is often found on pottery from the Jemez Pueblo. With a bold use of black and earthy terracotta, this small pot can hold its own in any collection.
Thank you to Pam and Dick Eyde
9. Storyteller Figurine
Measures 5" tall
By Peggy Garcia, Acoma PuebloStoryteller figurines were originally created by Cochiti artist Helen Cordero in 1964. The charming design quickly gained in popularity and many other artists started making them as well. They have become one of the most collectible and sought-after forms of clay art.
This charming example features bright colors and intricately decorated details – right down to the tiny bird painted on the plate one of the children is holding!
Thank you to Leah Fox
10. Tabletop Fetish Set
Each fetish measures 3.25" long
Pipestone medicine bear by Eldred Quam, Zuni
Picasso Marble wolf by Melvin Sandoval, San Felipe/Zuni
Take home this pair of tabletop fetishes, beautifully carved from colorful stone, and each with its own "pack" of intricately arranged tiny feathers, beads, and smaller stones.
Both carvers have captured the essence of the animals in simple forms with stylized lines and a sleek, low-lying pose that gives them a quiet drama.
"My carvings are a way of educating the public about Zuni knowledge and culture, as well as passing down a tradition to the younger generation so it will not be forgotten."
Thank you to Stephanie Feeney
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Eldred Quam
11. Navajo Dolls
Dolls measure 10-12" tall
By Arlene Thomas, Navajo; Marie Yazzie, Navajo; unknown artistAdd to your collection with this trio of Navajo cloth dolls. Clothed in rich, jewel toned velvet, sequins, and metallic trim, each doll is beautifully made with great detail, right down to real beaded jewelry made from tiny seed beads.
The doll dressed in gold is even wearing beaded gloves and has a tiny embroidered fringed purse!
Thank you to NAYA Community Member
12. Rattle and Drum
Drum measures 11" tall by 9.5" diameter
Rattle measures 12.5" long by 6" diameter
Rattle by Ralph Aragon, San Felipe/Zia
Embrace your creativity with a powerful pair of instruments, featuring a beautifully painted gourd rattle by multi-talented artist Ralph Aragon, and a double-sided log drum in great condition.
Aragon applies his signature ceramic painting style to this gourd rattle, using a combination of soft and bold colors, and pulling imagery from petroglyphs and traditional Pueblo symbols.
The drum is made by stretching wet hide over a hollowed section of log, letting the hide tighten as it dries to give the drum its characteristic sound.
Thank you to NAYA Community Member
13. Beaded Choker Necklace
Necklace measures 14" around and 3.5" wide from neck to longest point
This is one beautiful necklace, in our opinion! The intricate beadwork of blue, black, and gold repeats with diamond precision to surround your neck with perfection. A stunning addition to any outfit, you will be the envy of everyone at your next gala or community gathering!
Thank you to RaeLynn Dieter
14. Beaded Necklace and Earrings
Necklace measures 18" long, with a 1.5" wide pendant
Earrings measure 3" long
By Anna Allen, Shoshone BannockThis beautiful olive green and gold-plated beaded necklace and earring set were delicately and expertly crafted by former NAYA employee Anna Allen, who is a highly regarded artist in the region.
Combine the set for a stunning, delicate showstopper, or wear the earrings and necklace separately to add the finishing touch to any outfit.
Thank you to Nichole Maher
15. Liquid Silver Necklace
and Earrings
Necklace measures 25" long
Earrings measure 2" long
Liquid silver gives off a luminous shimmer that is often compared to a waterfall due to its dazzling visual effects. Special extra fine, tubular silver beads are hand strung on multiple strands to create those shimmering belts of silver.
Versatile and elegant, these pieces can be worn to any occasion.
Thank you to Stephanie Feeney
16. Hopi Overlay
Necklace and Earrings
Necklace measures 21" long, with a 3" wide pendant
Earrings measure 0.75" tall by 0.25" wide
Sterling silver and 14K gold
Are you inspired by the forces of nature? Feeling powerful? Show it off with this stunning two-tone Hopi overlay set – wear the elements, as lightning strikes on the necklace and the repetition of water waves decorates the matching half-hoop earrings.
Overlay is constructed from two layers of sterling silver. The top design layer, cut out by hand with a jeweler's saw, is soldered to a base layer that is finely textured by hammer and punch. The finished piece is contoured and oxidized to add depth to the design.
Thank you to NAYA Community Member
17. Copper Cuff and Earring Set
Cuff measures 7" around by 1" wide, 1" gap
Earrings measure 2" long
Look good and feel good! The warm tones of copper shine out in this elegant set. Both cuff and earrings have an intricate geometric pattern stamped into beautifully repousséd copper.
Copper jewelry has been fashioned and worn by Native Americans since ancient times. Copper bracelets are often thought to have medicinal properties and provide relief from various ailments. True or not, you will enjoy wearing this beautiful set!
Thank you to Molly Washington
18. Tanzanian Necklace
Necklace measures 18" around, with a 13.5" long pendant
In a departure from our usual offerings, we are delighted to share this stunning piece that NAYA CEO Paul Lumley brought back from his travels in Tanzania. 20 beaded strands hang delicately from a stamped brass disk. The pendant has a five-point star in the middle and is surrounded by patterns and texture. You'll be sure to stand out from the crowd with this showstopper!
Thank you to Paul Lumley
19. Silver Beaver Cuff
Cuff measures 7.25" around by 1.25" wide, with a 1.5" gap
Say hello to your new favorite cuff! Finely etched in a Northwest Coastal design depicting Beaver, no detail is ignored. From his large front teeth and rounded ears to his crosshatched tail, the mirrored design wraps all the way around your wrist.
Beaver is a significant crest figure on the Northwest Coast. Known as an elder who keeps to themselves and only gets involved in the affairs of others if they are important, beavers are the builders of the lodges and homes that support the family unit.
Thank you to Laura Fallon-Burns
20. Santo Domingo Turquoise Set
Necklace measures 23" long
Earrings measure 2.5" long
One of the largest and most prosperous of the Rio Grande Pueblos, Santo Domingo is located near the original Cerrillos turquoise mines, and its people have a long and distinguished history of jewelry making. Today, Santo Domingo is the leading producer of heishi, or flat circular beads.
This assembly of turquoise heishi beads with silver and black accents is an exquisite example of the art form. Graced with a pendant of three gorgeous teardrop pieces of turquoise and complete with matching earrings, this striking set will turn heads at your next outing!
Thank you to Paul Lumley
21. Lillian's Heart
Deer pin measures 2" tall
Mask pin measures 3.25" tall
Ornament measures 3" tall
A lovely trio of ceramic pieces, straight from the heart of world-renowned, award winning artist and good friend to NAYA Lillian Pitt. Wear either of the pins to your next special occasion, and hang the ornament anywhere you need a little more joy!
Lillian Pitt is one of the most highly regarded Native American artists in the Pacific Northwest. Primarily a sculptor and mixed media artist, she expresses her artistic vision through clay, bronze, wearable art, prints and glass.
Thank you to Renee Rank-Ignacio and Ann Takamoto
22. Earring Tree
A long-standing NAYA auction tradition is the earring tree! A bounty of beads, shells, and stones wait to be added to your collection, with a new pair for each month of the year.
The biggest decision is what you’ll wear next - vibrant coral, dainty abalone, or intricate beadwork? The choice is yours. Give them as a gift or keep them all to yourself!
EARRING TREE NOT INCLUDED
Thank you to Nichole Maher, Ann Takamoto, Krystal Alexander, and Lorilee Morsette
23. Native Cooking
Package includes: wild rice, yellow eye beans, midnight black beans, smoked poblano, salmon, steelhead, chokecherry jelly, two cookbooks, winnowing tray, $50 gift card to Bob's Red Mill
Decolonize your cooking! Get inspired with salmon, wild rice, heirloom beans, and more.
But in case your creative cooking juices aren't flowing yet, we've got you covered there too! With Chef Sean Sherman's The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen and Chef Freddie Bitsoie's New Native Kitchen, both filled with delicious recipes featuring a wide variety of indigenous foodstuffs, you'll have so much to choose from!
Add in a lovely winnowing basket, and you're all set to start your next culinary adventure – what will you make first?
Thank you to Indigenize, Bob's Red Mill, and NAYA Community Members
24. Cozy Up and Read
Blanket measures 144" by 144"
Includes "Bowwow Powwow", "Fry Bread", and "Coyote Stories for Children"
Blanket by Kristy Stanley, Navajo
Cozy up with the children in your life under this amazingly cushy blanket, handmade by Kristy Stanley with love and intention in every stitch. It's the perfect location to share the Native stories in this trio of picture books.
Top it off with a cup of tea grown in Bend, OR by Native-run Sakari Farms, for the ultimate cozy experience!
Thank you to Nichole Maher and Indigenize
25. Original Art by Pudlo Pudlat
Measures 29" by 34" framed
By Pudlo Pudlat (1916-1992), InuitOriginal acrylic wash and colored pencil
Pudlo Pudlat was a talented artist born at Ilupirlik, a small camp near Amadjuak, NU. Considered one of the most original contemporary Inuit artists, his work has been featured in numerous exhibitions in Canada, the United States, and Europe.
This piece is an iconic example of Pudlat's best-known style of depicting the transition from traditional nomadic Inuit lifestyles to modern technologies. Merging imagery of both realities, a propeller plane flies high over a figure in traditional dress, flanked by stylized and expressive trees.
Pudlat's work blended his traditional and modern worlds, breaking down preconceptions of northern life and conveying a deep sense of harmony in their negotiations.
Thank you to Becky Haas
26. Inupiaq Drawings
Each measures 8.5" by 12" framed
By Robert Mayokok (1903-1983), InupiaqRobert Mayokok was an artist, writer, and adventurer, focusing his art on scenes from daily Inupiaq life. In the 1950s, after recovering from tuberculosis, Mayokok took up drawing and painting. His popularity resulted in an invitation to demonstrate his craft at the 1964 New York World's Fair, and today many museums around the country display his work.
These two original ink drawings with their expressive linework are a perfect example of Mayokok's passion for depicting his culture, here depicting seal hunting and dog sledding. Notice his attention to detail, even bringing the tiniest family members along for the ride!
Thank you to the Josephine
Z Klevit Administrative Trust27. Fish and Bird
Each measures 9.25" by 11.25" framed
This unique pairing of Northwest Coast prints combine traditional style with a more contemporary choice of colors. Although they live in different worlds, Fish and Bird are united by their expressive design – they almost seem ready to move off the page and into reality!
Thank you to Quintana Galleries
28. Frog
Measures 15.25" by 12.25" framed
By Pat Wesley, Haida Signed printFrogs have a special place in NAYA's heart, as each year we wait to hear their voices from the Whitaker ponds and Columbia Slough behind our campus, heralding the arrival of spring! Frogs are a symbol of spring and renewal in many Native communities, and some stories say that the final snowflakes of winter turn into frogs when they touch the ground.
Compelled by the supernatural, his ancestors, and a graphic imagination, Wesley's artwork captures ancient Haida tradition and cultural values, characterized by exquisite attention to detail and innovative designs.
Thank you to Nichole Maher
29. Sovereign of the Mountain
Measures 38" by 30" framed
By Apolonia Susana Santos (1954-2006), Tygh/YakamaOriginal hand-pulled serigraph
"The Sovereign stands in the Full Moonlight protecting Wy’East (Mt. Hood)"
A prolific artist, Santos's paintings and serigraphs often contain the dramatic landscape of her homelands and her desire to preserve Indigenous ways and memory.
She co-established the Sacred Earth Coalition in the late 80’s, where her mission was to bring together Native and Non-Native activists and artists to work for the protection of the Mt. Hood areas from destination resort development and the logging of Enola Hill.
Thank you to Ruth Traut
30. Loon
Measures 12.5" by 15" framed
By Doug LaFortune, Tsawout (b. 1953)This classic Doug LaFortune design uses bold red and black to depict a loon catching its next meal. Sinuous lines capture the movement of the loon snatching the fish out of the water and preparing to feast.
LaFortune began his journey as an artist under the mentorship of master carver Simon Charlie. He has since been creating prints and carvings for nearly 50 years and has become a renowned artist. Take home this uniquely framed piece to add to your collection today!
Thank you to Quintana Galleries
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