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Molly Cheama Serpentine Elephant
Zuni FetishesMolly Cheama Serpentine Elephant A very unusual carving, coming from the southwest! Zuni artist Molly Cheama carved a charming elephant from serpentine and added shell tusks. 1 3/4 in. long x 1 3/8 in. high x 7/8 in. wide$125.00 - New
Kenny Chavez Tiger Eye Badger
Zuni FetishesKenny Chavez Tiger Eye Badger Zuni artist Kenny Chavez carved a charming badger out of tiger eye stone. 1 3/4 in. long x 1/2 in. high x 7/8 in. wide$95.00 - New
Terrance Martza Tijilite Bear
Zuni FetishesTerrance Martza Tijilite Bear A charming bear carved from a spectacular piece of tijilite. Also called tigillite, a form of limestone with fossil imprints. This stone has impressive patterns. Turquoise inlaid eyes and buttons. 3 1/2 in. x 1 3 5/8 in. wide x 1 1/4 in. deep$175.00 - New
Ronnie Lunasee Apple Coral Mountain Lion
Zuni FetishesRonnie Lunasee Apple Coral Mountain Lion A mountain lion carved from apple coral by Zuni artist Ronnie Lunasee. Inlaid turquoise eyes. 2 3/8 in. long x 5/8 in. high x 5/8 in. wide$125.00 - New
Ronnie Lunasee Picasso Marble Eagle
Zuni FetishesRonnie Lunasee Picasso Marble Eagle An eagle carved in the traditional Zuni style by Ronnie Lunasee from Picasso marble. Inlaid turquoise eyes. 2 1/2 in. long x 1 in. high x 5/8 in. wide$125.00 - New
Avery Quam Leopard Stone Armadillo
Zuni FetishesAvery Quam Leopard Stone Armadillo An armadillo carved from leopard stone (Jasper) by Zuni artist Avery Quam. Beautifully carved from an exceptional looking stone. 2 in. long x 7/8 in. high x 5/16 in. wide$95.00 - New
Sarah Sockbeson Small Point Basket
BasketsSarah Sockbeson Small Point Basket Sarah Sockbeson, a young Penobscot basketmaker, has enjoyed great success with her richly colored, tightly woven baskets. In 2015, she won top awards at Santa Fe Indian Market, one of the highest achievements in the Native American art world. Also in 2015, her work was included in the Portland Art Museum's Biennial Exhibition, alongside several other important Maine Indian basket makers. This basket is an example of Sockbeson's excellent weaving skills and the close attention she pays to dramatic color combinations. 3 in. diameter x 3 in. high, including antler finial$565.00 - New
Sarah Sockbeson Ribbon Curl Basket
BasketsSarah Sockbeson Ribbon Curl Basket Sarah Sockbeson, a young Penobscot basketmaker, has enjoyed great success with her richly colored, tightly woven baskets. In 2015, she won top awards at Santa Fe Indian Market, one of the highest achievements in the Native American art world. Also in 2015, her work was included in the Portland Art Museum's Biennial Exhibition, alongside several other important Maine Indian basket makers. This basket is an example of Sockbeson's fine weaving skills, including her use of a tight ribbon curl. The vibrant teal color contrasts beautifully with rich grey tones; touches of sweetgrass and her signature antler finial complete the package. 7 1/2 in. diameter x 4 in. high, including finial$975.00 - New
Peter Boome Dancing Hummers Serigraph
Two-dimensional ArtPeter Boome Dancing Hummers Serigraph A dynamic composition with four hummingbirds spinning around a central point. 15 inches wide x 15 inches high. Print # 64 of 130; printed on acid free cotton rag with deckled edge$100.00 - New
Peter Boome Weaver’s Moon Serigraph
Two-dimensional ArtPeter Boome Weaver's Moon Serigraph "There is a story in the Northwest of two sisters who married stars. While in the heavens, they were unhappy and wove a rope to climb back down to the earth. When they came back to earth, they discovered one of the sisters was pregnant. She gave birth to a sun. The son was neither of the heavens nor of earth; it was the moon. The moon remains in the sky watching over the people. -Peter Boome 15 inches wide x inches high. Print # 3 of 50; printed on acid free cotton rag with deckled edge$100.00 - New
Peter Boome Eagle Woman Serigraph
Two-dimensional ArtPeter Boome Eagle Woman Serigraph "Eagle Woman and Eagle Man is a story of love; it is a story of overcoming a vast array of obstacles to form a bond that is strong and soars high like an eagle." -Peter Boome 15 inches wide x 15 1/4 inches high. There is also an Eagle Man serigraph. Call 207 967-2122 for more information. Print # 76 of 80; printed on acid free cotton rag with deckled edge; note there is a reflection in the bottom center of the image.$100.00 - New
Peter Boome Solidarity Serigraph
Two-dimensional ArtPeter Boome Solidarity Serigraph "Eagles are often considered messengers, delivering prayers and thoughts to the heavens. The eagles' celestial existence helps formulate the idea behind this design, as the six eagles are flying in the sky perfectly balanced to create a sun. Only together in Solidarity can they complete this image. The faces in the design represent individual prayers and thoughts" -Peter Boome 15 inches wide x 15 1/4 inches high. Print # 69 of 99; printed on acid free cotton rag with deckled edge$100.00 - New
Peter Boome Raven Rattle
Sculpture, Wood CarvingsPeter Boome Raven Rattle A raven rattle, rounded in a rounded, stylized fashion. Rattle works, if you are inclined to use it. 10 3/4 inches long x 3 1/4 inches high x 3 inches wide; comes with the base for display.$750.00 - New
Peter Boome Wolf Rattle
Premium, Sculpture, Wood CarvingsPeter Boome Wolf Rattle A very attractive rattle in the shape of a wolf, adorned with paint and fur. Rattle works, if you are inclined to use it. 12 inches long x 5 inches high x 2 5/8 inches wide; comes with the base for display.$1,200.00 - New
Cliff Fragua Dove Sculpture
SculptureCliff Fragua Dove Sculpture This is one in a series of bird sculptures of various species which combine several types of stone, created by famed Jemez Pueblo artist Cliff Fragua. This dove is carved from a very clean white marble and sits on a dark marble with brownish red base. Materials: Colorado marble, Turkish marble 10 in. high x 4 1/4 in. wide x 2 7/8 in. deep$750.00 - New
Cliff Fragua Crow Sculpture
SculptureCliff Fragua Crow Sculpture This is one in a series of bird sculptures of various species which combine several types of stone, created by famed Jemez Pueblo artist Cliff Fragua. This dark crow sits handsomely above a luminous white onyx. The onyx, carved into a curvilinear shape, glows in the light. Materials: Nevada marble, Persian Onyx. 11 in. high x 4 1/2 in. wide x 4 in. deep$900.00 - New
Cliff Fragua Rain God 2
SculptureCliff Fragua Rain God 1 This is one in a series of wall plaques made from laminated marble, created by famed Jemez Pueblo artist Cliff Fragua. In the dry southwest of their homeland, the Jemez people need rain to grow their crops. This figure represents a god who has the power to provide that rain when required. Materials, head to toe: marble from Turkey, Portugal, Turkey, Pakistan, India, and Portugal. Embellishements: turquoise and apple coral beads, clam shell heishi, macaw feathers. Hanger is screwed into the stone and also glued to the slate backing, for added safety. Plaque is 16 in. high x 3 in. wide$450.00 - New
Cliff Fragua Rain God 1
SculptureCliff Fragua Rain God 1 This is one in a series of wall plaques made from laminated marble, created by famed Jemez Pueblo artist Cliff Fragua. In the dry southwest of their homeland, the Jemez people need rain to grow their crops. This figure represents a god who has the power to provide that rain when required. Materials, head to toe: marble from Tennessee, Norway, Greece, India, Norway Embellishements: turquoise and apple coral beads, apple coral heishi, macaw feathers. Hanger is screwed into the stone and also glued to the slate backing, for added safety. Plaque is 16 in. high x 3 in. wide$450.00 - New
Robbie Craig Buckeye Wood Bear
Sculpture, Wood CarvingsRobbie Craig Buckeye Wood Bear A beautiful bear carved from buckeye wood by Robbie Craig, Cherokee artist. Beautifully carved and finished. As is typical of this beautifully grained wood, there are a couple of small worm holes. Yes, they add character to it! 61/4 in. long x 2 1/4 in. wide x 4 in. high$100.00 
Agnes Welch Oak Planter Basket
BasketsAgnes Welch Oak Planter Basket A handsome large basket by Cherokee basket maker Agnes Welch. Welch, born in 1925, learned how to make traditional Eastern Cherokee baskets from famed weaver Lottie Stamper, who taught at the schools in the Qualla Boundary in North Carolina for many years. Read about the artist by clicking here. Materials: white oak, walnut, and bloodroot dye. c. 4th quarter, 20th century Approximately 8 1/4 inch diameter at its widest x 7 5/8 inch high.$325.00
Pam Cunningham Point Basket with Wool
BasketsPam Cunningham Point Basket with Wool Pam Cunningham is a respected master weaver, a member of the Penobscot Nation. This point basket includes strips of purple wool among the ash. This new material for Wabanaki baskets is one indication of the search for materials to replace brown ash, which is in peril because of the emerald ash borer beetle. The purple wool adds a dash of color to a basket that includes both heart wood (darker wood in the vertical standards) and sap wood (lighter wood in the horizontal weavers). 7 inch diameter x 5 1/2 inches to top of finial.$750.00
Kenny Keezer Natural Curl and Sweetgrass Basket
BasketsKenny Keezer Natural Curl Basket Kenny Keezer is the youngest son of famed basket maker Clara Keezer. He is a member of the Passamaquoddy tribe of Maine, one of the four tribes of the Wabanaki Alliance. This basket is woven from naturally colored brown ash and sweetgrass. Size: 4 in. diameter; 3 1/2 in. high, including finial. Materials: brown ash, sweetgrass.$180.00
Elizabeth James-Perry Hand Sculpted Elongated Oval Wampum Necklace
NecklacesElizabeth James-Perry Hand Sculpted Elongated Oval Wampum Necklace The centerpiece of this necklace is a hand sculpted elongated oval medallion of wampum, created by Wampanoag artist Elizabeth James-Perry, with a cord of hand braided linen. The artist selects her shells carefully and cuts and finishes them all in the traditional way, by hand, to preserve their attractive contours and colors. The contours are difficult to display in two-dimensional photographs, but they add a lot to the visual aesthetic when seen in person. Wampum has been used by coastal tribes for thousands of years. Items made from quahog shells, commonly called wampum, are culturally significant to New England tribes and are held in great esteem within families and within tribes. Perry hand selects each quahog shell for color and other qualities. She continues this traditional work form as a way of honoring her connection to her ancestors, their history, their way of life, and the ocean that sustains them. Pendant is 2 5/8 inches high x 3/4 inch wide x 1/4 inch thick. Hand braided linen cord is 39 inches long, so it can be tied at any desired length. Materials: quahog shells, hand braided linen$200.00
Elizabeth James-Perry Hand Sculpted Wampum Disc Necklace
NecklacesElizabeth James-Perry Hand Sculpted Wampum Disc Necklace The centerpiece of this necklace is a hand sculpted, pierced disc of wampum, created by Wampanoag artist Elizabeth James-Perry, with a cord of hand braided linen. The artist selects her shells carefully and cuts and finishes them all in the traditional way, by hand, to preserve their attractive contours and colors. The contours are difficult to display in two-dimensional photographs, but they add a lot to the visual aesthetic when seen in person. Wampum has been used by coastal tribes for thousands of years. Items made from quahog shells, commonly called wampum, are culturally significant to New England tribes and are held in great esteem within families and within tribes. Perry hand selects each quahog shell for color and other qualities. She continues this traditional work form as a way of honoring her connection to her ancestors, their history, their way of life, and the ocean that sustains them. Pendant is 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Hand braided linen cord is 32 1/2 inches long, so it can be tied at any desired length. Materials: quahog shells, hand braided linen$200.00
Elizabeth James-Perry Wampum Whale Effigy Necklace
NecklacesElizabeth James-Perry Wampum Whale Effigy Necklace A necklace in the shape of a whale effigy by Wampanoag artist Elizabeth James-Perry, hung on very soft Native-tanned deerskin. The artist selects her shells carefully and cuts and finishes them all in the traditional way, by hand, to preserve their attractive contours and colors. The contours are difficult to display in two-dimensional photographs, but they add a lot to the visual aesthetic when seen in person. Wampum has been used by coastal tribes for thousands of years. Items made from quahog shells, commonly called wampum, are culturally significant to New England tribes and are held in great esteem within families and within tribes. Perry hand selects each quahog shell for color and other qualities. She continues this traditional work form as a way of honoring her connection to her ancestors, their history, their way of life, and the ocean that sustains them. Whale pendant is 1 7/8 inches high x 5/8 inches at its widest x 3/8 inches thick. Deerskin cord is 42 inches long, so it can be tied at any desired length. Materials: quahog shells, Native-tanned deerskin.$250.00
Elizabeth James-Perry Hand Sculpted Wampum Whale Tail Earrings
EarringsElizabeth James-Perry Hand Sculpted Wampum Whale Tail Earrings A pair of wampum earrings in the shape of whale tails by Wampanoag artist Elizabeth James-Perry. The artist selects her shells carefully and cuts and finishes them all in the traditional way, by hand, to preserve their attractive contours and colors. The contours are difficult to display in two-dimensional photographs, but they add a lot to the visual aesthetic when seen in person. Wampum has been used by coastal tribes for thousands of years. Items made from quahog shells, commonly called wampum, are culturally significant to New England tribes and are held in great esteem within families and within tribes. Perry hand selects each quahog shell for color and other qualities. She continues this traditional work form as a way of honoring her connection to her ancestors, their history, their way of life, and the ocean that sustains them. Tails are approximately 1 1/8 inches high x 1 inch wide x 3/16 inch at their thickest; approximately 1 1/2 inches high including ear wires. Materials: quahog shells, sterling silver ear wires$200.00
Elizabeth James-Perry Hand Sculpted Deep Purple Wampum Earrings
EarringsElizabeth James-Perry Hand Sculpted Deep Purple Wampum Earrings A pair of wampum earrings in hard-to-find deep, deep purple, cut in the shape of discs by Wampanoag artist Elizabeth James-Perry. The artist selects her shells carefully and cuts and finishes them all by hand to preserve their attractive contours and colors. The contours are difficult to display in two-dimensional photographs, but they add a lot to the visual aesthetic when seen in person. Wampum has been used by coastal tribes for thousands of years. Items made from quahog shells, commonly called wampum, are culturally significant to New England tribes and are held in great esteem within families and within tribes. Perry hand selects each quahog shell for color and other qualities. She continues this traditional work form as a way of honoring her connection to her ancestors, their history, their way of life, and the ocean that sustains them. Shells are approximately 1 1/4" in diameter; 1/8" thick. Materials: quahog shells, sterling silver ear wires$200.00
Gabe Sice Antler Maiden 3
Zuni FetishesGabe Sice Antler Maiden 3 Gabe Sice is a carver from a renowned family of Zuni carvers. His work is impeccable. This maiden is inlaid with jet, coral, and turquoise 3 in. high x 7/8 in. wide x 5/8 in. deep$115.00
Gabe Sice Antler Maiden 2
Zuni FetishesGabe Sice Antler Maiden 2 Gabe Sice is a carver from a renowned family of Zuni carvers. His work is impeccable. This maiden is inlaid with jet, coral, and turquoise 3 1/8 in. high x 1 in. wide x3/4 in. deep$115.00
Kenny Keezer Small Natural Curl Basket
BasketsKenny Keezer Small Natural Curl Basket Kenny Keezer is the youngest son of famed basket maker Clara Keezer. He is a member of the Passamaquoddy tribe of Maine, one of the four tribes of the Wabanaki Alliance. This small basket with curls and braided sweetgrass is woven from naturally colored brown ash. Size: 2 5/8 in. diameter; 3 in. high, including finial. Materials: brown ash, sweetgrass.$80.00
Dewey Owle Poplar-Cherry Bowl
Other, Wood CarvingsDewey Owle Poplar-Cherry Bowl Dewey Owle is a wood carver from Cherokee, North Carolina. He uses exotic woods to turn very attractive bowls, often combining two kinds of wood for contrast. This base of this bowl is poplar wood; the rim is cherry. Beautiful grain in the poplar wood; dark lines in the cherry provide nice contrast. 8 in. diameter x 4 7/8 in. high$100.00
Dewey Owle Maple-Bubinga Bowl
Other, Wood CarvingsDewey Owle Maple-Bubinga Bowl Dewey Owle is a wood carver from Cherokee, North Carolina. He uses exotic woods to turn very attractive bowls, often combining two kinds of wood for contrast. This base of this bowl is maple wood; the rim is bubinga. The maple contains a number of worm holes and other markings that give it great character. 9 1/2 in. diameter x 4 1/2 in. high$110.00
Ronnie Lunassee Fluorite Mountain Lion
Zuni FetishesRonnie Lunassee Fluorite Mountain Lion A handsome mountain lion carved by Zuni artist Ronnie Lunassee from banded purple fluorite with inlaid turquoise eyes. 2 3/4 in. long x 3/4 in. high x 1/2 in. wide$90.00
Kenny Chavez Fluorite Manta Ray Carving
Zuni FetishesKenny Chavez Fluorite Manta Ray Carving This Zuni carving is definitely not typical of their traditional fetishes. It sure is interesting, though, and beautiful. It is carved from purple fluorite with sterling silver inlaid as eyes. 2 3/4 in. long x 1 1/2 in. wide x 1/2 in. high$125.00
Loubert Soseeah and Rosella Lunassee Mountain Lion
Zuni FetishesLoubert Soseeah and Rosella Lunassee Mountain Lion This nicely carved mountain lion is carved from Petoskey stone, a form of fossilized coral found in Michigan. 2 3/4 in. long x 1 3/8 in. high x 5/8 in. deep$125.00
Robbie Craig Walnut Wood Bear
Sculpture, Wood CarvingsRobbie Craig Walnut Wood Bear A beautiful bear carved from walnut by Robbie Craig, Cherokee artist. Beautifully carved and finished Please note the coloration of the wood is consistent; any variations are caused by reflection of light in the digital image. 6 in. long x 2 3/8 in. wide x 4 in. high$100.00
Robbie Craig Wood Bear Licking Foot
Sculpture, Wood CarvingsRobbie Craig Wood Bear Licking Foot A beautiful bear licking his foot, carved from a dark hardwood by Robbie Craig, Cherokee artist. While we sell many bears in any given year, this is the first bear we've had who is caught in this whimsical position. Please note the coloration of the wood is consistent; any variations are caused by reflection of light in the digital image. 6 in. high x 4 1/1 in. wide x 3 1/4 in. deep$300.00
Robbie Craig Wood Fox
Sculpture, Wood CarvingsRobbie Craig Wood Fox A beautiful fox carved from a dark hardwood by Robbie Craig, Cherokee artist. Great stance and features! Please note the coloration of the wood is consistent; any variations are caused by reflection of light in the digital image. 6 1/2 in. long x 1 3/4 in. wide x 3 1/2 in. high$100.00
Gabe Sice Antler Inlaid Standing Bear 1
Zuni FetishesGabe Sice Antler Inlaid Standing Bear 1 Gabe Sice is a carver from a renowned family of Zuni carvers. His work is impeccable, and his bears' poses and attitudes are loads of fun. This bear has an inlaid necklace of coral. 3 in. high x 1 1/2 in. wide x 1 in. deep$90.00
Clara Mattice Halibut Skin Basket
BasketsClara Mattice Halibut Skin Basket This fish skin basket came out of a collection of a gentleman who lived in Alaska for over twenty years and collected a number of Native American and Eskimo items. The basket was purchased in 2004 from the Alaska Native Medical Center shop. While we do not know Mattice's origins, we expect she is or was Athabascan. Fish skin was used extensively by native Alaskans for waterproof clothing and containers. This basket has a sealskin rim and caribou fur adornment. It is very attractive and is in excellent condition, with no tears or damage. The photo with a white background depicts the translucency and glow of the basket when backlit. Note: because of marine mammal content, this item cannot be shipped outside of the United States. 5 1/4 in. high x 4 x 4 1/2$375.00
Priscilla Nieto Five Strand Russian Agate – Mediterranean Coral Necklace
Necklaces, PremiumPriscilla Nieto Five Strand Russian Agate - Mediterranean Coral Necklace This necklace is strung with hand cut and shaped cubic Russian agate beads which glimmer and show many hues from green to brown to ochre. The necklace is topped with Mediterranean coral tube beads, also hand cut and shaped. The necklace is strung with very strong thread that allows for use of easy knots such as the bow (or shoelace knot) or other simple knots that can be untied with one pull, yet hold securely because of the sturdy braided thread. Beaded section is 16 in. in length; braided thread allows for customizing the length of the necklace with a range of several inches by varying the location of the knot.$900.00
Harvey Abeyta Four Strand Sponge Coral-Pen Shell Necklace
NecklacesHarvey Abeyta Four Strand Sponge Coral-Pen Shell Necklace The deep red coral beads contrast beautifully with the pen shell heishi spacers. The necklace is strung with very strong thread that allows for use of easy knots such as the bow (or shoelace knot) or other simple knots that can be untied with one pull, yet hold securely because of the sturdy braided thread. All beads are hand cut and shaped. Beaded section is 15 in. in length; braided thread allows for customizing the length of the necklace with a range of several inches.$950.00
Priscilla Nieto Eight Strand Lapis Lazuli Necklace
Necklaces, PremiumPriscilla Nieto Eight Strand Lapis Lazuli Necklace This stunning necklace is strung with hand cut and shaped lapis lazuli beads, including lighter denim lapis and deeper high grade lapis. The necklace is strung with very strong thread that allows for use of easy knots such as the bow (or shoelace knot) or other simple knots that can be untied with one pull, yet hold securely because of the sturdy braided thread. Beaded section is 16 in. in length; braided thread allows for customizing the length of the necklace with a range of several inches.$1,700.00
Gina Brooks Etched Birch Bark Hat
Baskets, Other, PremiumGina Brooks etched birch bark hat. Gina Brooks is a Maliseet artist from New Brunswick, one of the Maritime Provinces of Canada. The Maliseet tribe is a part of the Wabanaki confederacy, spanning across Maine and the Maritime Provinces. This hat is formed from birch bark and is etched with traditional Wabanaki floral designs, typical of eastern Woodlands Indians work. 23 1/2 in. inside circumference; 6 in. high.$1,050.00
Dewey Owl Cherry Bowl
Other, Wood CarvingsDewey Owl Cherry Bowl Dewey Owl is a wood carver from Cherokee, North Carolina. He uses exotic woods to turn very attractive bowls, often combining two kinds of wood for contrast. This bowl is made from cherry wood. 6 1/4 in. diameter x 2 5/8 in. high$80.00
Dewey Owl Cherry-Walnut Bowl
Other, Wood CarvingsDewey Owl Cherry-Walnut Bowl Dewey Owl is a wood carver from Cherokee, North Carolina. He uses exotic woods to turn very attractive bowls, often combining two kinds of wood for contrast. This base of this bowl is cherry wood; the rim is walnut. 6 1/2 in. diameter x 6 in. high$100.00
Dewey Owl Box Elder-Walnut Bowl
Other, Wood CarvingsDewey Owl Box Elder-Walnut Bowl Dewey Owl is a wood carver from Cherokee, North Carolina. He uses exotic woods to turn very attractive bowls, often combining two kinds of wood for contrast. This base of this bowl is box elder wood; the rim is walnut. The box elder contains a number of worm holes and other markings that give it great character. 9 3/4 in. diameter x 4 in. high$120.00
Ramona Lossie Large Round River Cane Basket
Baskets, PremiumRamona Lossie Large Round River Cane Basket Ramona Lossie, from Cherokee, North Carolina, creates traditional baskets from river cane, dyed with natural materials such as walnut, buckeye, and madder. She is recognized for her mastery of this art, and has won many awards for her work. In addition to creating baskets, she is a strong advocate for maintaining Cherokee customs, including the language. This basket won the award for Best of Baskets at the 2017 Cherokee Holiday Fair. It is double woven, with patterns on the inside as well as outside of the basket. It has a great presence and would make a wonderful addition to any Native American Art collection. 9 1/2 in. diameter x 8 1/4 in. tall$2,400.00
Alannah Barnes Ash Basket
BasketsAlannah Barnes Ash Basket Alannah Barnes is a granddaughter of Molly Neptune Parker, a well respected, long-time Passamaquoddy basket maker. Molly was named a National Heritage Fellow in October, 2012 by the National Endowment for the Arts. Young Alannah is in her teen years, and is the first great-grandchild of Molly's to take up weaving. 4 1/2in. diameter x 9 1/2 in. high, including finial.$135.00
Anishinaabe Quilled Birch Bark Basket
BasketsAnishinaabe Quilled Birch Bark Basket This birch bark basket with a floral design dates from the 1970's. It is attributed to Susie Shagonaby, an Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) quill worker from Michigan. A photocopy of a typed letter about Ms. Shagonaby accompanies the basket. The basket is in good condition with two small areas of quill loss on the edges of the basket (one visible in a photo). The flower on the cover is surrounded by raindrops, perhaps. There are two vertical lines where the birch bark shows through, though this appears to be intentional. This is a wonderful example of Ojibwe quill work. 6 in. diameter x 2 1/4 in. high$595.00
Richard Silliboy Pack Basket
BasketsRichard Silliboy Pack Basket Richard Silliboy made baskets with his family in his youth. Leaving basket-making behind in his teens, he came back many years later to start afresh. This pack basket is woven from brown ash with nylon straps and copper rivets. It is heavy duty, built for rugged use. The basket includes heart wood (dark) and sap wood (light) in a very pleasing pattern across all sides. Nylon straps are adjustable The basket is similar to pack baskets that were made for commercial outlets and catalogs through the 1950s and even 1960s until cloth and nylon frame baskets came into vogue. 21 1/2 in. high x 17 in. wide x 12 in. deep (at its deepest point)$550.00
Eddington Hannaweeke Turquoise Fish
Zuni FetishesEddington Hannaweeke Turquoise Fish A jumping fish, carved from turquoise with brown matrix and inlaid jet eyes. 1 1/2 in. high x 1 1/4 in. deep x 5/8. wide$90.00
Aron Griffith Birch Bark Bear Doll
BasketsAron Griffith Birch Bark Bear Doll Aron Griffith, Maliseet artist, creates dolls from birch bark with various designs. While they are often called dolls, Aron further describes them as tributes to Mother Earth and the gifts she offers us. The birch tree has long provided Northeast Woodland Indians with material for containers as well as canoes. Inside the doll is a small ear of corn, representing the sustenance provided by Mother Earth. This doll, made from light summer bark, is adorned with the image of a bear and bear claws. The bear, one of the strongest land animals in North America, is known for its intelligence and speed as well. On the doll's back is a small pouch holding coastal sweetgrass and strips of birch bark. 7 1/2 in. high x 7 1/2 in. wide x 2 1/2 in. deep$275.00
Aron Griffith Fiddlehead Fern Doll
BasketsAron Griffith Fiddlehead Fern Doll Aron Griffith, Maliseet artist, creates dolls from birch bark with various designs. While they are often called dolls, Aron further describes them as tributes to Mother Earth and the gifts she offers us. The birch tree has long provided Northeast Woodland Indians with material for containers as well as canoes. Inside the doll is a small ear of corn, representing the sustenance provided by Mother Earth. The design on this doll is of fiddlehead ferns, an important food for Wabanaki and other Woodlands Indians as the earth made the transition from winter to spring. On the doll's back is a small pouch holding coastal sweetgrass and strips of birch bark. 8 in. high x 7 1/2 in. wide x 2 1/2 in. deep$275.00
Robert Weahkee Frog
Zuni FetishesRobert Weahkee Frog A stately frog by Robert Weahkee, a member of Lena Boone's extended family. The frog, carved from antler, stands upright and is adorned with a shell necklace including a silver colored medallion and beads. 2 1/4 in. high x 1 7/8 in. wide x 2 in. deep$80.00
Zuni Fetishes Leland Boone Bobcat
Zuni FetishesZuni Fetishes Leland Boone Bobcat This bobcat is carved from purple glass, a hard to find color. 2 in. long x 1 1/4 in. high x 1/2 in. wide$60.00
Adrian Cachini Bear Clan Protecting Kiva
Zuni FetishesAdrian Cachini Bear Clan Protecting Kiva A most interesting stone carving by Zuni artist Adrian Cachini depicting two members of the bear clan protecting their kiva, or ceremonial house. Inlaid turquoise eyes. 2 in. Long x 1 1/4 in. Wide x 1 7/8 in. High$150.00
Zuni Fetishes Derrick Kamasee Eagle
Zuni FetishesZuni Fetishes Derrick Kamasee Eagle An eagle with a fish beautifully carved from green serpentine by Zuni artist Derrick Kamasee. Fish has inlaid coral eye. 1 1/2 in. Wide x 1 1/4 in. Deep x 2 3/8 in. High$125.00
Zuni Fetishes Ruben Najera Hawks
Zuni FetishesZuni Fetishes Ruben Najera Hawks A pair of hawks masterfully carved from antler by Zuni artist Ruben Najera. Beautiful detail and motion. 1 3/8 in. Long x 1 3/8 in. Wide x 2 1/2 in. High$200.00
Zuni bear
Zuni FetishesZuni bear An elegant standing bear by a Zuni artist, carved from dolomite. Calm and quite, this bear is a great foil for a more active dancing bear. 2 in. high x 7/8 in. wide x 3/4 in. deep.$50.00
Zuni badger
Zuni FetishesZuni badger A charming badger carved from Picasso marble by a Zuni artist couple. Beautiful coloration, inlaid turquoise eyes. Badger is signed VLPQ, for Vernon Lunasee and Prudencia Quam 1 7/8 in. long x 5/8 in. high x 7/8 in. wide$72.00
Lena Boone Fishrock Bear
Zuni FetishesLena Boone Fishrock Bear Zuni matriarch Lena Boone carved a handsome bear with offerings from a very interestingly colored piece of fishrock. Offerings include a shell arrowhead, turquoise, and coral. Inlaid turquoise eyes. 2 3/8 in. Long x 2 in. High (excluding offerings) x 7/8 in. Wide$75.00
Jane Zumbrunnen Miniature Shopping Basket
BasketsJane Zumbrunnen Miniature Shopping Basket Micmac basket maker Jane Zumbrunnen wove a miniature shopping basket from brown ash and sweetgrass. While unsigned, this basket came from a well documented prominent basket collection in the Bangor, Maine area. 3 1/2 in. long x 3 1/2 in. high (including handles) x 1 1/2 in. deep Note: the basket collector attached nylon thread loops to her baskets for display purposes. This can be removed by the purchaser.$95.00
Lena Boone Alunite Mountain Lion
Zuni FetishesLena Boone Alunite Mountain Lion A very handsome mountain lion by Zuni matriarch Lena Boone. The color of this carving is much richer in person than it appears on the screen. Offerings are golden mother of pearl, turquoise, and coral. 2 5/8 in. Long x 5/8 in. Wide (excluding offerings) x 1 in. High$75.00
Lena Boone Glass Badger
Zuni FetishesLena Boone Glass Badger Zuni artist Lena Boone pioneered glass carving. This badger is carved from clear glass with blue bands. Inlaid coral eyes; pink shell, turquoise, and coral offerings. 3 1/2 in. Long x 1 1/2 in. Wide x 1 in. High$75.00
Taylor Gia Dolomite Fox
Zuni FetishesTaylor Gia Dolomite Fox A dolomite fox with incised fur by Zuni artist Taylor Gia. Inlaid turquoise eyes and on each; beautiful coloration. 2 5/8 in. long x 5/8 in. high x 5/8 in. wide$36.00
Joanne Cheama Shell Wolf
Zuni FetishesJoanne Cheama Shell Wolf A white wolf, carved from shimmering mother of pearl by Zuni artist Joanne Cheama. Turquoise inlaid eyes and arrowhead offering. 2 1/8 in. long x 7/8 in. high x 1/4 in. wide$60.00
Butch Phillips Birch Bark Moose Call
Baskets, OtherButch Phillips Birch Bark Moose Call Penobscot artist Butch Phillips makes canoes and other items from birch bark. This item is a moose call, used by hunters to lure the animals during a hunt. Phillips demonstrates an excellent moose call; while we don't have a recording of him, you can watch a video of a moose call demonstration here: Moose call demonstration. Phillips' moose call is etched with a Wabanaki double curve as well as floral designs. 19 1 /2 in. long x 6 3/4 in. diameter at its widest.$330.00
Sierra Henries Birch Bark Cutting
Baskets, Other, Premium, Two-dimensional ArtSierra Henries Birch Bark Cutting Sierra Henries is a young Nipmuck artist living in Maine. Her chosen field of art is designing on birch bark. This extraordinary piece has been painstakingly cut from a sheet of bark, then darkened and adorned with a wood burning tool. The exquisite geometric design required precision and patience over countless hours to achieve, and makes for a beautiful showpiece. The design is pressed between two pieces of framed glass. It is also shown with a cream colored background, which is achieved by placing a board behind the frame, and could be made permanent by the buyer. The back of the birch is shown, with the artists' initials and year of creation. Frame is 10 3/4 in. high x 8 3/4 in. wide. Note: the Nipmuck, or Nipmuc tribe, is recognized by the state of Massachusetts.$1,200.00
Clara Keezer Brown Ash and Braided Sweetgrass Basket
BasketsClara Keezer Brown Ash and Sweetgrass Basket The Wabanaki tribes of Maine, many of whom lived inland during winter and on the coast in the summer, began making fancy baskets in the late 1800's. Fancy baskets are more delicate than the utilitarian baskets made for carrying or storing goods. The tribal members sold utilitarian baskets, fancy baskets, canoes, and other wares to vacationers in the coastal resorts. Clara Keezer, a Passamaquoddy Indian born in 1930, was one of the women who kept the art of fancy basket making alive into the present. With the demise of coastal travel by the Indians, and the loss of the market, demand for fancy baskets dropped. Women like Clara Keezer held onto their basket making traditions, made innovations in designs, and share(d) their skills with younger generations. This basket was woven by Clara Keezer in 1997 from natural colored ash and braided sweetgrass. 6 in. diameter x 6 1/2 in. high, including ribbon finial.$550.00
Molly Neptune Parker Strawberry Basket
BasketsMolly Neptune Parker Strawberry Basket Molly Neptune Parker is a well respected, long-time Passamaquoddy basket maker. She was named a National Heritage Fellow in October, 2012 by the National Endowment for the Arts. Parker has been known for her strawberry baskets for many years. Along with flower baskets, it is one of her signature pieces. 4 1/2in. diameter x 9 1/2 in. high, including sweetgrass; basket is 6" tall without the sweetgrass. Please call 207 967-2122 for price and availability.
