UPDATED March 12th

 

An utterly charming book by the late Byrd Baylor. Don’t mistake it for a children’s book: It may inspire you to create your own celebration, your own holiday.. $8.99

Circa 1880, this Chief’s blanket pattern textile was woven of natural grey wool, aniline dye red and indigo blue. It measures 53 by 35 inches. Very good condition with minimal restoration. More details and important close-ups in our Vintage Weavings Gallery.

The earrings and the bracelet are set with natural spiderweb turquoise from the famed #8 Mine in Nevada. From around 1950. Details in the Collector’s Gallery.

A Pima basket from around 1930-40. 14.5 inches across and 4.75 inches deep.Excellent condition - no missing or damaged stitches. $975.

An incredible example of inlay work by young Shane Beeshligaii. See our More Silver Gallery for details and additional photo.

Mudhead Terror. These Koyemsi (Mudheads) are fleeing a Tsaveyo katsina that is bent on punishing them for their hijinks. 14 inches tall. By Wendell Yazzie. $1875 (Tucson)

At right: a piggyback Koyemsi (Mudhead). Carved 50+ years ago, it is unsigned. For more photos check our Vintage katsina gallery. 15.5 inches tall. $675. (TUCSON)

In the same vein as his marvelous ring below to the left, but executed in copper, which really enhances the overall appearance of his meticulous crafted inlay work. Sponydlus shell, lapis lazuli, natural turquoise, malachite and shell. 1/2 inch wide and made for a medium wrist/. $900. (TUCSON

MORNING PRAYER
carved of Italiam marble by the Navajo sculptor Tim Washburn. 27.5 inches tall. $4500
TUCSON)

While woven in traditional Two Grey Hill colors, this could have been woven there or anywhere else on the Navajo Reservation. Circa 1960s, it measures 35 by 24 inches. 12 warp and 36 weft threads per inch. No damage, no fading. $475.

Above are two lovely antler carvings. One by Ray Tsalate, the other by Troy Sice. See our Santa Fe Zuni+ Fetish gallery for more information.