Native American and Western Art | October 21, 2026
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501 Phil Beck (American, born 1949) Drink Up, signed lower right “Phil Beck”, oil on canvas, 17-7/8 x 23-7/8 in.; gilt wood frame, 26 x 32 x 2-5/8 in., good condition overall; frame with minor abrasions Provenance: El Presidio Gallery Inc., Tucson, Arizona (label verso); Private Asheville North Carolina Collection Estimate: $800 - $1,200
502 Kevin Macpherson (American, born 1956) Texas Blue Bonnets, signed lower right “Kevin Macpherson”, signed and titled verso, oil on panel, 12 x 16 in.; gilt wood frame, 19-1/8 x 23-1/4 x 1-7/8 in., vibrant color; frame with minor wear Provenance: Private Collection, Georgia Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
503 Suzanne Baker (American/California, born 1939) Ready for the Trail, signed lower left “S. Baker”, oil on canvas, 20 x 24 in.; wood frame, 29 x 32-1/2 x 1-5/8 in., very good overall condition; frame with minor abrasions Provenance: Private Collection, Miami, Florida Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
504 Raul Gutierrez (American/Texas, born 1935) Texas Quail Country, signed lower right “gutierrez”, oil on Strathmore watercolor board, 8-7/8 x 10-3/4 in.; gilt wood frame, 12 x 13-7/8 x 1-7/8 in., good clean surface; frame with minimal wear Provenance: Private Collection, Georgia Estimate: $500 - $700 4
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505 Portrait of a Native American Chief (early/mid 20th century) Native American Chief in a War Bonnet, unsigned, oil on canvas, 20 x 24 in.; wood frame, 26-1/2 x 33-1/2 x 2-3/8 in., crackle, strip lined using original tacking holes and stretcher, possible original tacking holes at corners; frame with abrasions Estimate: $800 - $1,200
506 Thomas Hill (British/America, 1829-1908) Vernal Fall, Yosemite, 1899, signed and dated lower right “T. Hill 1899”, titled on frame, oil on canvas, 30-1/8 x 20 in.; gilt wood frame, 38-1/8 x 28-1/8 x 2-7/8 in., crackle; frame with wear, abrasions Provenance: Private Collection, Miami, Florida Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000 https://live.brunkauctions.com/auctions/brunk/native-american-and-western-art-october-21-2026-22892 Click here to view lots and detail photos.
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507 William Keith (Scottish/America, 1838-1911) El Capitan, Yosemite Valley, signed lower left “W. Keith”, oil on panel, 26-3/8 x 21-3/4 in.; gilt wood frame, 32 x 27-5/8 x 2-1/8 in., small areas of retouch, minor crackle; frame with abrasions Provenance: Private Collection, Miami, Florida Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
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508 Attributed to Abigail (Abby) Tyler Oakes, California Scene (American, 1823-circa 1898) Rancho Novato, California, unsigned, inscribed in pencil stretcher verso “East (Early?) Rancho Novato, California”, oil on canvas, 10-1/4 x 14-1/4 in.; possibly period carved gilt wood frame, 14-1/2 x 18-1/4 x 2-1/2 in., wax lined, areas of retouch at edges; frame with wear, abrasions, separation at corners, some areas painted Provenance: Private Collection, Miami, Florida Estimate: $700 - $900 https://live.brunkauctions.com/auctions/brunk/native-ameri-
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509 Aubrey Dale Greer (American, 1904-1998) Texas Landscape, signed lower right “A.D. Greer”, illegible stamp verso, oil on canvas, 19-7/8 x 23-7/8 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 25-3/4 x 29-3/4 x 2-1/2 in., good color, slightly yellowed varnish; frame with wear Provenance: Private Collection, Georgia Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
510 Abigail (Abby) Tyler Oakes (American, 1823-circa 1898) Distant View of The Vernal Fall, Yosemite, 1860, signed “Mrs. Oakes” lower left, titled and dated verso, Jones, Wool & Sutherland, San Francisco, California colourman stamp verso, oil on canvas, 36-1/8 x 26-1/8 in.; period gilt wood and composition frame, 45-3/8 x 35-3/8 x 3-1/8 in., patch repair verso, crackle, retouch; frame with small losses, wear, abrasions Provenance: Private Collection, Miami, Florida Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 https://live.brunkauctions.com/auctions/brunk/native-american-and-western-art-october-21-2026-22892 Click here to view lots and detail photos.
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511 Thomas Hill (British/America, 1829-1908) Fishing in Yosemite Valley, signed lower right “T. Hill”, oil on canvas, 25 x 30 in.; period wood frame, 35-3/4 x 40-3/4 x 3 in., original canvas and stretcher, minor surface dirt; frame with some wear Provenance: Private Collection, Miami, Florida Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000
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512 American School, Western Panorama (19th century) The Railroads are Coming, Looking out Over the Plains, unsigned, oil on canvas, 30-1/8 x 50-1/4 in.; fine ornate period gilt wood and composition frame, 61-3/4 x 42 x 5 in., crackle, yellowed varnish, scattered retouch throughout, 6 in. tear lower right; frame with wear commensurate with age, small losses Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
513 Enoch Wood Perry (American, 1831-1915) The Bierstadt Party On Horseback, Cathedral Rocks, Yosemite, 1865, signed and dated lower right “E.W. Perry ‘65”, oil on canvas, 291/4 x 23 in.; natural wood frame, 35-3/4 x 291/4 x 3 in., strip lined, some crackle, stretcher mark left side recto, areas of retouch; frame with some wear, abrasions Provenance: Private Collection, Miami, Florida Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000 Exhibited: Bicoastal Artists of the 1870s, Hearst Art Gallery, St. Mary’s College of California, Moraga, California, June 13-August 16, 1992 (label verso). https://live.brunkauctions.com/auctions/brunk/native-american-and-western-art-october-21-2026-22892 Click here to view lots and detail photos.
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514 RC Gorman Sculpture (Arizona/New Mexico, 1932-2005) Angelina, 1977, artist’s proof ”EPI” aside from the edition of 10, signed on back of neck “RC Gorman.1977: incised “EPI”, patinated bronze with turquoise bead and wire earrings, with wood base 14 x 13 x 17 in.; painted ceramic trapezoidal pedestal, 31-1/4 x 12-1/2 x 12-1/2 in., chip to wood base; small chips and wear to painted pedestal Provenance: Estate of Mark S. Levine Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
515 George Henry Burgess (British/America, 1831-1905) San Francisco, 1890, signed and dated lower left “G.H Burgess 1890”, oil on canvas, 14-3/4 x 27-5/8 in.; reproduction gilt wood frame, 20 x 32-7/8 x 2-1/2 in., wax lined, scattered areas of retouch throughout, stretcher marks, surface dirt; frame with abrasions Provenance: Private Collection, Miami, Florida Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
516 Carl J. Smith (American/Texas, born 1928) Clear Rings the Evening Bell, signed lower right “Carl J. Smith”, oil on canvas, 12 x 16 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 17-5/8 x 21-1/2 x 2-3/4 in., good color; frame with abrasions Provenance: Private Collection, Georgia Estimate: $600 - $800 10 https://live.brunkauctions.com/auctions/brunk/native-ameri-
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517 Carl J. Smith (American/Texas, born 1928) Thunder in the Morning, signed lower right “Carl J. Smith”, oil on canvas, 11 x 14 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 16-1/2 x 19-1/2 x 2-1/2 in., good color; frame with minor wear Provenance: Private Collection, Georgia Estimate: $600 - $800
518 Hiram Reynolds Bloomer (American, 1845-1911) Camp by the River, 1874, signed and dated lower right “H.R. Bloomer 1874”, Morris Schwab & Co., San Francisco, California, colourman stamp verso, oil on canvas, 30-1/8 x 50 in.; period gilt wood and composition frame, 41-3/8 x 61-1/4 x 4-1/2 in., original canvas and tacking edge, small patch repairs verso, retouch, surface dirt, crackle; frame with wear, likely gold paint Provenance: Private Collection, Miami, Florida Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
519 Kim Douglas Wiggins (New Mexico, born 1960) Cycle of Life Resurrection, 1995, signed lower left “KD Wiggins ‘95”, oil on canvas, 24 x 30 in.; reproduction gilt and painted wood and composition frame, 34-1/4 x 40-3/8 x 3 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, good condition Provenance: Altermann Galleries & Auctioneers, Inc., Santa Fe, New Mexico, purchased in 2017; Private Collection Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 https://live.brunkauctions.com/auctions/brunk/native-american-and-western-art-october-21-2026-22892 Click here to view lots and detail photos.
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520 William Hoey (American/Texas, 1930-1994) In the Field, signed lower left “Bill Hoey”, inscribed with possible inventory number verso, oil on board, 20 x 24 in.; modern frame, 23-1/4 x 27-1/4 x 1-7/8 in., good color, uneven varnish; frame with wear, abrasions, separation at corners Provenance: Private Collection, Georgia Estimate: $400 - $600
521 Walter Granville Smith (American, 1870-1938) Indian Warriors, 1894, signed and dated lower right “W.G.S 1894”, estate stamp verso, inscribed “no. 296” verso, watercolor on paper, 14 x 10 in.; gilt wood frame, 22-7/8 x 18-7/8 x 7/8 in., taped at four points to mat verso, light toning, crease at bottom right corner; frame with wear Provenance: Estate of the artist (stamp verso); Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $800 - $1,200
522 Aubrey Dale Greer (American, 1904-1998) Still Waters, signed lower left “A. D. Greer”, titled on possible gallery label verso, oil on canvas, 23-7/8 x 36 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 31-1/4 x 43-3/8 x 3-1/4 in., good color; frame with small losses, minor abrasions Provenance: Private Collection, Georgia Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 12
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523 William “Bill” Ronald Reid Jr. (Canada/Haida, 1920-1998) Figure of a Woman, unsigned, carved marble on acrylic base, 13-1/4 x 13-1/4 x 6-1/2 in., acrylic abraded Provenance: The Canadian Guild of Crafts, Montreal, Canada, purchased July 28, 1975; Private Gainesville, Georgia Collection Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 The Canadian Guild of Crafts (now known as La Guilde) in Montreal shares an important historical connection with the legendary Haida artist Bill Reid. While Reid is most famously associated with the Pacific Northwest Coast, his time spent in Montreal and his interaction with major institutions like the Guild were pivotal to his career development and the wider appreciation of Indigenous fine crafts in Canada.
524 Signed Inupiaq Fossilized Whalebone Sculpture 20th century, signed ”V. Ongtowasruk, Wales. A.K.” (Victor, born 1917), fossilized whale vertebrae carved with totemic faces and animals, 9-1/2 x 18 x 22-1/2 in., attractive warm patina commensurate with age, some expected wear Provenance: Private Gainesville, Georgia Collection Estimate: $300 - $500 https://live.brunkauctions.com/auctions/brunk/native-american-and-western-art-october-21-2026-22892 Click here to view lots and detail photos.
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525 Two Northwest Coast Figural Carvings both 20th century, the first a carved wall plaque,1986, signed and dated “Simon Charlie 4/86” (Hunumetse, Salish, 1920-2005), carved polychrome wood with human and animal figures, 9-1/4 x 9-1/4 x 3/4 in.; together with a ceremonial mask, signed “Ozzie Matilpi” (Kwagiulth, 1933-1999), carved polychrome cedar, 9-3/4 x 8-3/4 x 5-1/2 in., both with handling wear Provenance: Private Gainesville, Georgia Collection Estimate: $300 - $500
526 Kwagulth Mussel Shell Rattle, George Hunt Jr. 20th century, signed, dated and inscribed on base verso “N. Kwagulth ‘Mussel Shell’ (Rattle) by George Hunt Jr. 88” (born 1958), initialed on rattle handle “G.H. Jr.”, polychromed wood mussel shell form rattle with a stylized attached horse hair beard, 13-1/4 x 5 x 4 in., vibrant color, minor handling wear Provenance: Private Gainesville, Georgia Collection Estimate: $300 - $500
527 Signed kwagiulth Crooked Beak of Heaven Mask 20th century, the carved cedar mask with bold red and black polychrome, operable mouth, signed at back “Willie Hawkins Kingcom Inlet BC”, (Kwagiulth First Nation, Kingcom Inlet, 20th century), 8 x 3-1/4 x 10-1/4 in. , minimal overall handling wear, vivid color, repaired breaks at upper and lower beaks, nails at top of head possibly missing attached raffia Provenance: Private Gainesville, Georgia Collection Estimate: $400 - $600
528 Tlingit Miniature Totem and Ladle 20th century, the miniature totem, signed “Dave William” (Kowdooxgoosh, 19041973), carved wood depicting stylized animal figures, 18-3/4 x 7-1/4 x 5-1/4 in.; together with a ceremonial feast ladle, unsigned, carved wood in the form of a water bird, 19 x 6-3/4 x 3-3/4 in., both with minor abrasions, miniature totem with old sticker verso Provenance: Private Gainesville, Georgia Collection Estimate: $500 - $700
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529 Three Signed North West Coast Ceremonial Carvings 20th century, Ceremonial Dance Stick, signed “Simon Charlie” (Hunumetse, Salish, 1920-2005), carved with totemic figures, with leather detail and dew claws, 48-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 2-5/8 in.; Bear Man, 1990, signed and dated “Simon Charlie 2/90” (Hunumetse, Salish, 1920-2005), carved polychrome wood, possibly Douglas Fir, 4 x 8-1/2 x 2-3/4 in.; together with a polychrome wood Raven Bowl, probably Tlingit, initialed “D.L.” with artist mark on base, likely cedar, 6-1/4 x 9-1/4 x 6 in., all with surface abrasions Provenance: Private Gainesville, Georgia Collection Estimate: $600 - $800
531 Two Cherokee Handled Baskets 20th century, the first, a woven oak splint market basket with attached wood handles, 16 x 11-3/4 x 6-1/4 in.; the second, an early 20th century basket with single wood handle, red and brown polychrome woven heart motif, 12-1/4 x 11 x 10-1/2 in., both in overall good condition; the second with overall handling grime Provenance: Leland Little, Mar. 8, 2003, lot 98 (the second); Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $700 - $900
530 Two Cherokee Carved Wood Masks, Virgil Crowe 20th century, Qualla Boundary, the first a carved buckeye rattlesnake mask, signed and dated 1989, 10-1/8 x 7 x 4-3/8 in; the second a carved buckeye face mask, signed and dated 1989, 7-7/8 x 5-1/2 x 3-1/2 in.; both with attached original Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual tags, both in very good condition overall, Provenance: Private Collection Estimate: $400 - $600
532 Two Single Weave Cherokee Baskets both likely mid 20th century, unsigned, the first a polychrome rivercane single weave storage basket, 13-1/2 x 12-1/2 x 12 in.; the second a split oak single weave storage basket, 10 x 10 x 10 in., both with some overall handling wear, the first with an area of loss to oak splint at rim Provenance: Purchased directly from Qualla Boundary, North Carolina, (by the parents of the consignor); Private Collection, New York Estimate: $700 - $900
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533 Rowena Bradley Double Weave Waste Basket the tall, flared, square to round basket of woven rivercane, with butternut dye, bears original Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual tag identifying the maker as Rowena Bradley, (Eastern Band Cherokee, 1922-2003), 11-1/4 x 10 x 9-1/2 in., some overall handling wear Provenance: Purchased directly from Qualla Boundary, North Carolina, (by the parents of the consignor); Private Collection, New York Estimate: $800 - $1,200
534 Southwestern Basket Tray and a Hopi Plaque The first a shallow coiled basket tray, likely Apache, with geometric decoration on interior and exterior, 4-1/4 x 15 x 15 in.; together with a Hopi polychrome plaque, 12-1/2 x 12-1/2 in., no visible breaks or losses to either; the plaque with fading on interior Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $400 - $600
535 Fine California Lidded Basket 20th century, likely Pomo, the finely coiled storage basket with overall geometric decoration, tightly fitted lid, 5-1/4 x 9-1/4 in., very good overall condition, vivid color and sheen, evidence of at least two possible well done old repairs minimal fading and grime Provenance: Private Collection, Miami, Florida Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
536 Miniature Lidded Chitimacha Double Weave Basket late 19th/early 20th century, Rabbits Teeth pattern rivercane, with tightly fitting lid, 3-1/2 x 2-1/4 in., very good condition overall, rich color, no apparent flaws or breaks, some handling grime on lid Provenance: Private Collection, Kentucky Estimate: $300 - $500
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537 Ladies Seminole Skirt and Man’s Shirt Seminole, 20th century, a Woman’s Skirt, approximately 38 in. long; together with a Men’s button up shirt, each in a traditional banded design in multi-colored cotton with quilting, appliqué and rickrack,, both with strong, vivid colors, some slight overall wear, certain colors with minor fading Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $500 - $700
538 Eva Wolfe Double Weave Lidded Basket 20th century, the double weave Cherokee river cane basket, by Eva Wolfe, (Cherokee, 1922-2004), with tight fitting lid, 12-1/4 x 7-1/2 x 7-1/2 in., very good condition overall, with no apparent breaks or losses, some handling grime overall Provenance: purchased 1983 from Wolfe’s daughter, Jane Smoker, in Bryson City, North Carolina; Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
539 Four Small Lidded Trinket Baskets 19th/20th century, Two Makah or Nootka, both wrap twined, polychrome, with flora and fauna decoration, cedar bark plaited bases, fitted lids, 1-3/4 x 2-1/2; 1-1/2 540 x 2-1/2 in.; the third a small, finely woven coiled basket with tightly fitting lid, Apache and Queets Baskets likely California, feather or leaf form decoration, 1-1/2 x 3-1/4 in.; together with a 20th century, the first an Apache olla shaped storage basket, tightly woven with small lidded birch bark box with traditional quill work decorations, 2-3/8 x 4 in., traditional red and brown geometric decoration, 5-1/8 x 7-1/2 x 7-1/2 in.; the the first two in good overall condition, both with some wear at inside rim, handling second a Queets knobbed lidded basket, open weave with commercial dyed pink grime; the third in very good overall condition, handling grime; the fourth with some stripes, 5-3/4 x 3-3/4 x 3-3/4 in., the first with scattered areas of small losses to weft, losses to quills larger areas of loss to weft at rim; the second with one small break in lid Provenance: (the California example) The Estate of James L. Cogar; Brunk Provenance: Private Collection, Maryland Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, November 12, 2005, lot 193; (all) Private Estimate: $400 - $600 Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $400 - $600 https://live.brunkauctions.com/auctions/brunk/native-ameri17 can-and-western-art-october-21-2026-22892 Click here to view lots and detail photos.
541 Gullah Sweetgrass Handled Tray and Mats 20th century, South Carolina, the two handled tray of woven sweetgrass, 2-1/2 x 13 x 10 in.; together with two similar circular mats, 8 x 8 in., very good condition overall, one mat with tiny spots of pink stain Provenance: Private Collection, New York Estimate: $300 - $500
542 Two Small Pomo Baskets late 19th/early 20th century, the first an oblong coiled gift basket, 3-3/4 x 7 x 5-1/2 in., the second a miniature round, coiled, handled basket, 2-1/4 x 3-3/4 x 3-1/4 in., both in very good condition overall, expected handling wear, no apparent breaks or losses Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $700 - $900
543 Woodlands Moccasins and Northeastern Basket pair beaded hide moccasins with floral motif, 3 x 4 x 9-1/2 in.; together with a curled and ring handled basket, possibly Winnebago, 6 x 10 x 10 in., the first with soft, supple hide, one area of bead loss on one upper; basket in good condition overall, some wear/small losses at rim Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $400 - $600
544 Three Great Lakes/Woodlands Bags 20th century, including a small beaded red wool flap pouch, 4 x 5 in.; a beaded hide drawstring bag, 10-1/2 x 4-1/2 in.; a beaded velvet mirror bag, 7-1/4 x 7-3/4 in. , all with wear, the first with bead loss and losses to both sides of wool; the second with some bead loss at top edge; the third with minimal bead loss Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $500 - $700
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545 Plains Hair Pipe Breastplate the three section breast plate with blue pony beads, bells, rawhide, approximately 15-3/4 x 11-1/2 in.; in modern wooden display case, 19-3/4 x 15-3/4 x 2-1/4 in., attractive patina overall, no apparent losses or breaks; attached to case with tacks, case with minimal wear Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $400 - $600
546 Woodlands Beaded Bags and Tie all 20th century, the first, a mirror bag fully beaded on one side with bold geometric floral design, velvet and cotton calico, 7-1/4 x 6-1/4 in.; the second, a smaller mirror bag fully beaded on one side with floral motif, hide and calico, 6-1/2 x 5-1/2 in.; together with a fully beaded neck tie, 10 x 13 in., little to no bead loss, hide, calico and velvet all with wear commensurate with age; the second with significant wear at top edges Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $300 - $500
547 Pair of Lakota Beaded Men’s Moccasins early 20th century, fully beaded uppers, sinew sewn, hard soles, 11-1/2 in., little to no apparent bead loss, hide fairly stiff but fully intact Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $400 - $600
548 Plains War Club late 19th century, hide covered stone and wood, with beaded decoration, horsehair drop, 21-1/2 x 2-3/4 in., attractive patina overall, the expected wear commensurate with age, Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $300 - $500
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549 Three Children’s and Miniature Items the first, late 19th/early 20th century, child’s doll, cotton calico, seed beads, hide wrapped, 9-1/2 x 2 x 1-1/2 in.; the second, 21st century, pair of children’s moccasins, 4 x 2-1/2 in.; the third, early 20th century, a miniature pipe bag, sinew and thread sewn bag, 8-1/8 x 3-3/8 in., the first with wear commensurate with age; the second with apparent bead loss, missing one hide tie; the third with no apparent bead or fringe loss, hide soft and supple Provenance: Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, Feb. 22, 2004, lot 779 (the first); Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $300 - $500
551 Native American Plains Courting Flute 19th century, painted and carved wood with leather decorations, 2-5/8 x 23-3/4 x 1-1/2 in., handling wear commensurate with age and use Provenance: Sherwood’s, Spirit of America, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Private Collection, Maryland Estimate: $400 - $600
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550 Plains Childs Booties and Men’s Gauntlets late 19th/early 20th century, the booties with red and white beaded decoration, 5-3/4 x 2-1/2 x 8-1/4 in.; the men’s beaded hide gauntlets with floral motif, cotton gingham lining, 13-1/2 in., the booties with vertical split at seam, hide stiff and hard in places, soft and supple in others, areas of loose stitching ; the gloves soft and supple, small areas of apparent bead loss; both with all with overall grime and wear Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $500 - $700
552 Three Pieces Pueblo Pottery, Jemez and Hopi 20th century, Jemez Pot, signed “Michelle M. Loretto” (20th century) on base, 5-1/4 x 2-3/4 in.; Jemez Dish, signed ”D. Sandia Jemez” (born 1968) on base, 5-1/2 x 5-5/8 x 1/2 in.; Hopi Seed Pot, signed “L. Choyou Hopi” (20th century) on base, artist mark on base, 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 in., none with visible cracks or chips, “Jemez Pot” with wear, “Jemez Dish” with small loss to glaze, “Hopi Seed Pot” with firing clouds Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $400 - $600
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553 Three Pueblo Pots, Jemez and Hopi all 20th century, the first, signed on base “N. Sandia” (Jemez), polychrome vase form, 5-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 in.; the second, signed on base “Socorro Sandoval” (Hopi, 1929-2011), polychrome olla, 7-3/4 x 8-3/4 x 8-3/4 in.; the third, signed on base “Tacho Mora” (Anastacio, Hopi), polychrome olla, 6 x 8-3/4 x 8-3/4 in., all with wear and flea bites at rim, all with handling wear; ”Mata Ortiz Pot” with firing clouds; ”Jemez Pot” with small losses to glaze Estimate: $700 - $900
554 Two Signed Santa Clara Blackware Pots both 20th century, the first signed “Ursulita Naranjo Santa Clara” (Santa Clara, 1924-1988) on base, a blackware bowl with Avanyu encircling shoulder, 3 x 5-1/4 in.; the second signed “Stella Chavarria” (Santa Clara, born 1939), a deeply carved Blackware vase with circling Avanyu, 4 x 3-1/2 in., the first with handling wear, one small area of abrasion; the second with good overall condition, slight handling wear Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $300 - $500
555 Large Signed Acoma Olla 20th century, signed on base, “S. Vallo Acoma N.M.”, large olla with traditional geometric decorations in black on white ground, 9-3/4 x 10-1/2 x 10-3/4 in., no visible chips or cracks, overall good condition Provenance: Bridges Collection; Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2005, lot 664; Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $500 - $700
556 Two Hopi Pots, Joy Navasie and Karen Abeita both 20th century, the first signed on base “Karen Abeita” (Hopi, born 1960), an unusual squat brownware olla with traditional black geometric designs, 4-1/4 x 11-1/4 in.; the second a seed pot signed on base with Frog Woman mark (Joy Navasi, 1919-2012), 2-1/4 x 3-3/4 x 3-3/4 in., none with visible cracks or chips; the first with light handling wear, the second in overall good condition Provenance: Bridges Collection (the first); Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2005, lot 37 (the first); Private Collection, North Carolina (both) Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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557 Large Zia Olla with Cutout 20th century, signed on lower side ”Elizabeth Medina Zia” (born 1954), large polychromed olla with cutout rim with traditional Zia decoration, 10-1/4 x 11 x 11 in., no visible chips or cracks, some overall handling wear, very slight flea bites on rim, one area of slight surface scratch Provenance: Bridges Collection; Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2005, lot 654; Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $500 - $700
559 Iris Nampeyo Corn Pot the delicate, thin necked redware pot with applied corn decoration, signed with artist mark on base “Iris Y. Nampeyo 1612-069” (Hopi, 1944-2018), 4-1/2 x 4 x 3-3/4 in., no visible chips or cracks, overall good condition Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $500 - $700
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558 Two Acoma Pots both 20th century, the first unsigned, inscribed on base “Acoma, N.Mex.” (early 20th century), vase form pot with traditional black geometric decoration on white ground, 8-3/4 x 7 in.; the second signed “Delma Vallo Acoma NM” (Acoma, born 1935) on base, olla with traditional black and white geometric decorations, red glazed interior rim, 7-1/2 x 7-3/4 in., the first with overall handling wear, scattered small chips/pock marks across surface; the second in overall good condition Provenance: Bridges Collection (the second); Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2005, lot 664 (the second); Private Collection, North Carolina (both) Estimate: $700 - $900
560 Hopi Pueblo Polychrome Pot 20th century, signed illegibly on base, 4-3/8 x 7-1/2 x 7-1/2 in., overall surface handling wear and abrasions, firing clouds, three attached small felt pads at base Provenance: Private Collection, Maryland Estimate: $300 - $500
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561 Carmelita Dunlap, San Ildefonso Redware Bowl the boldly flared micaceous redware bowl, signed on base “Carmelita Dunlap San Ildefonso Pueblo”, (1925-1999), with traditional geometric decorations in black, 8-3/4 x 14-1/4 in. , very good overall condition, one repaired crack beginning at rim (see photos) Provenance: Purchased at Payne Auction Company, Bloomfield, New Mexico, 1994; Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
562 Three Acoma Pueblo Pots all 20th century, the first a polychrome bowl, signed on base “Marie Z. Chino Acoma N. Mex” (1906-1982), 1-1/2 x 7-1/2 x 7-1/2 in.; the next an unsigned polychrome olla, Zia or Acoma, 6-5/8 x 7-1/4 x 7 in.; the third a polychrome olla, signed “Florence” on base, 4-1/2 x 6-1/2 x 6-3/4 in., none with visible cracks or chips, all with overall handling surface wear; the third with flea bites at rim Provenance: Private Collection, Maryland Estimate: $600 - $800
563 Three Pieces Pueblo Pottery, Santo Domingo, Jemez 20th century, Santo Domingo Bowl, unsigned (early to mid 20th century), 2-3/8 x 5-3/4 x 6 in.; Jemez olla signed “D.O. Jemez” (20th century) on base, 4-1/2 x 5 x 5 in.; Laguna olla signed “C.D. Laguna” (20th century) on base, 4-3/4 x 5-1/4 x 5-1/4 in., Santo Domingo Bowl and Laguna Jar with no visible cracks or chips; Santo Domingo Bowl with overall surface handling wear; Jemez with minor chips at rim Provenance: Private Collection, Maryland Estimate: $500 - $700
564 Three Mata Ortiz Seed Pots all 20th/21st century, polychrome seed pots with traditional geometric designs, the first signed “Angel Amaya” on base, 2 x 4 x 4 in.; the second signed “Angel Amaya” on base, 2 x 4-1/8 x 4-1/8 in.; the third signed “Rosi Rodriguez” on base, 1-1/8 x 3 x 3 in. , no visible chips or cracks, all with light surface handling wear; the first and second with stickers on base Provenance: Private Collection, Maryland Estimate: $400 - $600
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565 Navajo Yei Weaving late 20th century, six yei figures with rainbow guardian on one end, natural and dyed wools, 46 x 28 in., good condition overall, no visible holes or losses, remnants of mounting thread on one end Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $500 - $700
566 Navajo Crystal Style Pictorial Weaving 20th century, with feather, water bug and other pictorial motifs, natural and dyed wools, 50 x 41-1/2 in., very good condition overall, no visible holes or repairs, slight wear at each selvedge end Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
567 Large Crystal Style Navajo Textile 20th century, large storm pattern with central crosses, water bugs, natural and dyed wools 109 x 61-3/4 in., good condition overall, one side with fading, a few scattered areas with small amounts of bleed, no visible holes or other damage Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
568 Burntwater Navajo Rug c.1960s/1970s, natural and dyed wools including pale blue, large central medallion, 96 x 61 in., good condition overall, no obvious holes or wear, slight overall handling wear Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $700 - $900
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569 Navajo Regional Trading Post Weaving 20th century, circa 1930s/1940s, natural and dyed wools, 79 x 51 in., some overall handling wear, very slight staining/grime in central medallion, scattered areas of wear Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $600 - $800
570 Navajo Transitional Banded Weaving late 19th/early 20th century, the banded weaving with vibrant color, stepped blocks and cross motifs, 86 x 55 in., vibrant color, some areas of wear Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
571 Navajo Two Gray Hills Rug 20th century, large weaving in natural wools with traditional geometric pattern, 101 x 78-3/4 in., good condition overall, the central medallion with one area of scattered small areas of wear Provenance: Private Collection, New York Estimate: $600 - $900
572 Two Navajo Weavings both early/mid 20th century, the first a transitional style weaving, 86 x 53 in.; the second an interesting transitional weaving with central medallion, serrated border and central feather motif, 75-1/2 x 45-1/2 in., the first with extensive red bleed on one side, a 2 x 2 in. hole, staining; the second with extensive wear at both ends, overall wear, area of staining near one hole Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina Estimate: $500 - $700
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573 Lora Yazzie, Navajo Storm Pattern Weaving 20th Century, storm pattern, natural and dyed wools, 30 x 42 in., good condition overall, hanging velcro attached at one end Provenance: According to the consignor, purchased by his parents from the Tuba Trading Post, Tuba City, Arizona, sometime between 1960 and 1980; Private Collection, New York Estimate: $300 - $500
574 Navajo Regional Weaving, Chinle or Wide Ruins 20th century, the banded weaving with natural and dyed wool, 48 x 33 in., good condition overall, no visible holes or areas of wear Provenance: Private Collection, New York Estimate: $300 - $500
575 Large Navajo Chinle Weaving 20th century, Navajo Chinle banded weaving, likely all natural dyes, 106-1/2 x 611/4 in.; together with a small banded Navajo mat, 22-1/2 x 19 in., both with overall handling wear, the first with at least one small hole Provenance: Private Collection, New York Estimate: $500 - $700
576 Unusual Navajo Saddle Blanket 20th century, the saddle blanket with eye dazzler medallions, natural and dyed wools including light green, 43-1/2 x 25-1/2 in., good condition overall, one end with slight moth damage, warp showing through Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $500 - $700
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577 Navajo Yei Weaving 20th century, natural and dyed wools 64 x 40-1/2 in., good overall condition, small areas of slight staining Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $600 - $800
578 Navajo Yei Textile and Four Lodge Blankets all 20th century, Navajo Yei Be Chai, natural and dyed wools, 85 x 54-1/4 in.; together with a woven cotton blanket labeled “The Ahwahnee”, 74 x 50-1/4 in.; one embroidered with “YP & C” 84-1/2 x 68-1/2 in., one embroidered “Ahwahnee”, 70 x 90 in., one embroidered “Yosemite Lodge”, 83 x 65 in., ”Navajo Yei” with areas of loss at both long sides, moth damage at selvage ends and on figures; lodge blankets with extensive wear Provenance: Private Collection, Miami, Florida Estimate: $400 - $600
579 Two Grey Hills Weaving 20th century, natural wools, traditional geometric decoration, 75 x 38-3/4 in., some wear at selvedges, some areas of wear along edges Provenance: Private Collection, New York Estimate: $500 - $700
580 Group of Eight Assorted Arrowheads and Spear Points divided in two Riker boxes, various styles and types, age and origin unknown, appear to be fashioned from obsidian, quartz, and other stones, largest projectile point, 2-3/4 x 1-3/4 in.; larger Riker box, 8-1/2 x 6-3/4 x 1 in., good overall, intact and presumably as found Provenance: Private Collection, Miami, Florida Estimate: $100 - $300
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581 Two Navajo Trading Post Weavings 20th century, the first an interesting small checkerboard saddle blanket or mat by Betsy Silas, bearing a Navajo identifying label, from the Teec Nos Pos Trading Post, New Mexico, 33 x 22-1/2 in.; together with a Crystal style saddle blanket with natural and dyed wools, 39-1/2 x 20-1/2 in., the first in good condition with some overall handling wear; the second with scattered small areas of wear Provenance: Private Collection Estimate: $300 - $500
582 Three Pairs of Sterling Silver Cufflinks and Two Belt Buckles oval cabochon cut turquoise 25.0 x 17.0mm, T bar backings; round raised star design, marked “ML”, 19.0mm diameter, T bar backings; oval recessed Native American motif, 25.0 x 19.0mm, T bar backings, total weight 32.2 g; concho belt buckle, marked “JR LTD, 925,” signed CD, 2-3/4 in. length, 2 in. at widestarea; square belt buckle, textured and high polish, marked “RH, Sterling”, signed Randy Hoskie, 3 in. length, 1-7/8 in. width, total weight 105.7 g, good condition, consistent with light use Provenance: Private Collection Estimate: $800 - $1,200 Accompanied by a Fair Market Value appraisal report dated October 07, 2025. Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee regarding any metal stamps, maker’s marks, and/or metal tests performed to the best of our ability. All diamonds, colored stones, pearls, or other gem materials’ weight, color, and clarity grades are estimated as mounted. Unless explicitly stated, stones have not been removed from their mountings. We do not guarantee whether a gemstone is natural or synthetic, or whether it has been treated or enhanced. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Brunk Auctions is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Buyers are solely responsible for making their own determinations prior to bidding. All sales are final. No refunds, returns, or post sale adjustments will be considered.
583 Two Multi Strand Fetish Necklaces four strands, coral, shell, turquoise, mother of pearl and hematite, 33 in. length; two strands, turquoise, cascading lengths 26 in. and 28 in., total weight 157.6 g, 584 beads and carvings are in good condition Two D. Paul Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Pieces, Bracelet and Pendant Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina cabochon cut turquoise, soldered details, marked “Made by D. Paul, Navajo”, Estimate: $400 - $600 2-1/4 in. at widest area, 5 in. inside measurement, 107.0 g; three cabochon cut This piece contains natural coral subject to strict state, federal, and international turquoise, soldered details, marked “Made by D. Paul, Navajo”, 2-1/2 x 2-1/4 in., 20 regulations, including CITES. Certain U.S. states prohibit or restrict the sale of in. chain, marked “925”, sterling silver, 55.4 g, some inevitable scratches and patina specific coral species. Buyers are responsible for ensuring compliance with all to metal typical of age and use local laws regarding purchase, ownership, and transport. Brunk Auctions makes Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina no guarantees regarding shipping across state lines or internationally. Estimate: $600 - $900 Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee regarding any metal stamps, Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee regarding any metal stamps, maker’s marks, and/or metal tests performed to the best of our ability. All maker’s marks, and/or metal tests performed to the best of our ability. All diamonds, colored stones, pearls, or other gem materials’ weight, color, diamonds, colored stones, pearls, or other gem materials’ weight, color, and clarity grades are estimated as mounted. Unless explicitly stated, stones and clarity grades are estimated as mounted. Unless explicitly stated, stones have not been removed from their mountings. We do not guarantee whether a have not been removed from their mountings. We do not guarantee whether a gemstone is natural or synthetic, or whether it has been treated or enhanced. gemstone is natural or synthetic, or whether it has been treated or enhanced. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Brunk Auctions is merely a and must understand that any statement made by Brunk Auctions is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Buyers are solely responsible for making their own subjective, qualified opinion. Buyers are solely responsible for making their own determinations prior to bidding. All sales are final. No refunds, returns, or post determinations prior to bidding. All sales are final. No refunds, returns, or post sale adjustments will be considered. sale adjustments will be considered. 28 https://live.brunkauctions.com/auctions/brunk/native-american-and-western-art-october-21-2026-22892 Native American and Western Art | October 21, 2026
585 Two Sterling Silver Turquoise Cuff Bracelets comprising: three turquoise cabochons, marked “BK”, inside measurement approx. 5 in., 1-5/8 in. at widest area, 74.0 g; two turquoise cabochons, coral, unmarked, inside measurement approx. 5 in., 2-7/8 in. at widest area, 78.4 g, some dents, tarnish, and scratches to metal from normal use Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $600 - $900 This piece contains natural coral subject to strict state, federal, and international regulations, including CITES. Certain U.S. states prohibit or restrict the sale of specific coral species. Buyers are responsible for ensuring compliance with all local laws regarding purchase, ownership, and transport. Brunk Auctions makes no guarantees regarding shipping across state lines or internationally. Brunk Auctions does not guarantee the accuracy of metal content or purity. All references to metal types and purity are based on available markings and/or tests performed to the best of our ability. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Brunk Auctions is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Buyers are solely responsible for making their own determinations prior to bidding. All sales are final. No refunds, returns, or post sale adjustments will be considered.
586 Large Mosaic Inlay Pendant/Brooch with Collar Necklace, pictorial narrative sun, fish and water motifs, abalone shell, coral, mother of pearl, and chrysocolla, marked “950, IK”, 5-1/2 in. length, 3-1/2 in. at widest area, textured collar necklace, marked “950”, inside measurement approx. 15 in., 1 in. at widest area, total weight 126.9 g, slight wear, scratches, and tarnish on metal, no missing inlay Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Estimate: $600 - $900 This piece contains natural coral subject to strict state, federal, and international regulations, including CITES. Certain U.S. states prohibit or restrict the sale of specific coral species. Buyers are responsible for ensuring compliance with all local laws regarding purchase, ownership, and transport. Brunk Auctions makes no guarantees regarding shipping across state lines or internationally. Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee regarding any metal stamps, maker’s marks, and/or metal tests performed to the best of our ability. All diamonds, colored stones, pearls, or other gem materials’ weight, color, and clarity grades are estimated as mounted. Unless explicitly stated, stones have not been removed from their mountings. We do not guarantee whether a gemstone is natural or synthetic, or whether it has been treated or enhanced. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Brunk Auctions is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Buyers are solely responsible for making their own determinations prior to bidding. All sales are final. No refunds, returns, or post sale adjustments will be considered.
588 V. Chee Sterling Silver Timex Watch Cuff four free form turquoise cabochons, two coral, marked “V. Chee, Sterling”, inside measurement 6 in., 1-1/2 in. wide, round dial, Timex, manual movement watch, 126.5 g, working at the time of inspection, not tested for accuracy or working order, chip on one turquoise cabochon Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection Estimate: $500 - $700 587 This piece contains natural coral subject to strict state, federal, and international Hitched Webbing Strip Leather Belt regulations, including CITES. Certain U.S. states prohibit or restrict the sale of colorful geometric and Southwestern pattern, buckle marked “base metal, giant specific coral species. Buyers are responsible for ensuring compliance with all grip, true silver plate”, belt 43-1/2 in. length, 1-1/2 in. wide, one loop of the leather local laws regarding purchase, ownership, and transport. Brunk Auctions makes belt is broken, some fraying of material in pattern no guarantees regarding shipping across state lines or internationally. Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina No warranty is given or implied as to the timekeeping accuracy, mechanical Estimate: $500 - $700 function, or completeness of any watch or clock. Movements have not been tested Brunk Auctions does not guarantee the accuracy of metal content or purity. All and may require servicing or repair. We do not guarantee the authenticity of references to metal types and purity are based on available markings and/or tests individual components, such as dials, movements, or cases. performed to the best of our ability. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made and must understand that any statement made by Brunk Auctions is merely a by Brunk Auctions is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Buyers are solely subjective, qualified opinion. Buyers are solely responsible for making their own responsible for making their own determinations prior to bidding. All sales are determinations prior to bidding. All sales are final. No refunds, returns, or post final. No refunds, returns, or post sale adjustments will be considered. sale adjustments will be considered. https://live.brunkauctions.com/auctions/brunk/native-ameri29 can-and-western-art-october-21-2026-22892 Click here to view lots and detail photos.