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Lot 272
Vintage bronze silk vintage evening dress, disassembled, heavily embroidered bodice with diamante, sequins, beads, etc, another vintage cocktail dress labelled Polly Peck, 1960's, figured satin (af) and a box of trimmings etc.Condition ReportThese items are as described in the catalogue. The Polly Peck dress has staining to the front o the skirt but the material is beautiful in my opinion.The beading on the bodice of the other dress if fair order. Please ring 01242 256363 if further detail needed
Lot 115
A necromancer's bone ritual ensembleFirst half of the 20th century Comprising: an apron, a pair of armlets, one of bracelets, two necklaces, a pair of earrings, two necklaces, one carved as a wheel, and a tall velvet headdress mounted with five skulls surmounted by flames and with vajra-shaped finial, the apron and jewellery all composed of pierced and carved plaques representing wrathful deities and their assembly, strung together with beads. The girdle: 106cm (41 3/4in) long; largest leaf: 17cm (6 5/8in) high (9).Footnotes:Provenance: acquired in Nepal in the 1960s.Illustrated: F. Maraini e A. Barletti, Tibet e Paesi Himalayani - Immagini Oggetti Testimonianze, Firenze, 1991, p.33.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 138
A varied group of jade and hardstone carvingsQing DynastyComprising: a tourmaline 'cat' group; a pale green jade carving of Liu Hai, with some faint russet inclusions, wood stand; an agate carving of a boy, wood stand; a small agate figural pendant; and a reticulated jade figural pendant with attached turquoise and coral beads. The jade figure 6.3cm (2.1/2in) long. (7).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 203
Three embroidered purses and an elongated case or sheath19th centuryThe purses variously woven with butterflies amongst flowers, bats amongst gourd vines and dishes of finger citrons and scholars' objects; the case woven with butterflies amongst hydrangea, variously with coral and rose quartz beads. The case 31.5cm (12.3/8in) long. (4).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * Y* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 48
A SILVER AMBER NECKLACE AND WHITE METAL NECKLACE, the amber bead necklace designed with an openwork heart charm containing amber beads, suspended metal and amber frill detailing , fitted to a snake chain with lobster claw clasp, hallmarked Sheffield, length 400mm, approximate gross weight 16.4 grams, together with a curb link necklace with circular fob and T-bar clasp stamped 925, length 380mm
Lot 11
The lot features a fantastic set of circa 1890 to pre-1890 pristine beaded moccasins with bifurcated beaded tongue from the Sioux Native American Indians of the Northern Plains. The set shows a thick Buffalo Bison Indian tanned hide construction with fine traditional geometric seed beadwork using all period correct 19th Century glass trade seed cen beads. The most unique and scarce feature on this set is the bifurcated or split tongue showing linear geometric beadwork across the face, a truly rare and early moccasins feature. The beadwork appears to be sinew sewn and the set is sinew sewn with a parfleche rawhide hard-soled base, another early moccasin feature. The hide has a nice supple condition and the beadwork shows little to no bead loss making this truly a fine pair. Provenance: From a large Eastern Montana Cowboy and Indian collection. Overall the set measures 10.25”L by 3.25”H by 4”W.
Lot 125
Offered for public sale is a rare and important pipe tomahawk attributed to the Sioux Ghost Dance of 1890 of the Eastern Santee Sioux and formerly owned by a Cheyenne, Little Bear. Provenance: The piece was originally collected by Dr. Charles Eastman who acquired the tomahawk from Little Bear of the Cheyenne Indians at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation sometime near the turn of the century. Dr. Eastman donated the weapon to Father Joseph Ward’s Yankton Indian College Museum where it remained on display until the museum closed in 1984. During the museum deaccession the contents were purchased by Piedmont, South Dakota artifact dealer Jim Aplan. Aplan sold the tomahawk later to Cyrus Eaton of London, England in 1985. The tomahawk features a hand-forged iron head with tall bowl, forged moldings and chevrons with filed lines and a large long tapering blade that exhibits a rare four-point morning star cut out surrounded by four circular full moon piecing’s. This style of morning star and the cutouts exhibited on this piece have been documented as known Ghost Dance symbols. The pipe axe head shows a diamond shaped eyelet or eye hole and is paired with an ash wood haft handle with extensive hot file brandings and brass trade tack bands. The head is secured to the haft with an old thick buckskin gasket. Just below the gripping area of the tomahawk shows a spurred out pierced section holding a drop tied with Indian tanned hide lacing and is comprised of a strip of brain-tanned Buffalo hide with typical Sioux beaded geometric patterns in glass trade seed beads also exhibiting long hand cut fringe, two strands of wound glass large sky padre blue padre or pony beads with rolled tin jingle cones at the end with fringe and two strips of old red and green trade cloth tied on. The tomahawk has a nice mellow patina with expected minor wear from age and use. The piece is of a larger size of other similar third quarter-19th-century pieces. Previous collectors presumed that Little Bear already had the tomahawk which was thought to date to the Indian Wars era and contracted the blacksmith to apply the cutout symbols to the blade to use in ceremonial dance, this is of course a theory. This style of morning star with four pieced holes has not been seen on a tomahawk such as this making this a unique Ghost Dance example with nice collection history. Provenance recap: Owned by Little Bear Cheyenne Indian and is of Eastern Santee Sioux origin, ex-collection of Reverend Joseph Ward, ex-collection of the Yankton Indian College Museum from its nearly 70-80 year collection, ex-collection Dr. Charles Eastman, ex-collection of Jim Aplan of Piedmont, South Dakota, ex-collection of Cyrus Eaton of London, England. Published in the 2020 book "Rare American Indian Weapons Volume 2" by Mark Francis on page 95. The head measures 12 ½ inches long by 4 ¼ inches wide across the bottom of the blade. The tomahawk overall is 24 inches in length
Lot 203
This is an excellent 19th Century beaded hide rifle scabbard from the Crow Native American Indians. The piece shows a Rocky Mountain Elk Indian tanned hide construction being sinew and trade thread sewn showing period correct glass trade seed beads in a patriotic pattern. The rifle sheath shows blue and red trade clothe sections showing a fancy beaded semi-transparent and greasy white border showing two crossed US flags being in cobalt, light blue and chalk white with a greasy yellow flag poles, in total on both sides shows eight flags along with a geometric pattern in greasy green, greasy yellow, blue and chalk white. The back of the rifle sheath shows hand cut fringe which is also shown slightly longer at the center beaded section and ever longer hide fringe at the base. The piece likely held a musket or Winchester Model 1873 Musket Rifle. Measures 54”L by 7”W.
Lot 22
The lot features an excellent fully beaded hide doctors’ bag from the Lakota Sioux Native American Indians of the 19th Century. The bag shows an Indian tanned hide construction which is covered on all four sides and is sinew sewn. The base shows a parfleche rawhide panel and the top shows an original copper colored metal 1800’s Doctors bag hardware with Indian tanned hide handle at the top. The inside of the bag has a nice floral calico trade clothe lining. The bag dates to the 1890’s and is in very good condition with little to no bead loss. Fully beaded Dr. Bags are exceedingly rare and desirable with this truly being a fantastic example. The beadwork is all 1800’s period glass trade seed beads showing a light blue background with geometric pattern in cobalt, greasy yellow, red white hearts and chalk white. The bag measures 17”L by 9.25”W by 11.5”H.
Lot 222
For your consideration is a Zuni Native American branch coral micro inlay Kachina necklace. This gorgeous necklace is strung on a cable style chain with polished branch coral nuggets strung halfway down. Set in between the branch coral are sterling silver beads with inlaid coral, mother of pearl, onyx and turquoise. The attached pendant is a fantastic micro inlay Zuni sterling silver Kachina. The Kachina boasts a fine sterling silver headdress with hand stamped feathers and silver beads. The body of the Kachina shows a finely detailed micro inlay of turquoise, branch coral, onyx, and mother of pearl. Sterling silver beads and a stamped detail border around the inlay. The back of the Kachina pendant is stamped with the maker’s hallmark. The necklace measures 23 ½” when unclasped.
Lot 236
The lot features a beaded hide sheath with knife from the Cheyenne Native American Indians of the 19th Century. The sheath is comprised of Indian brained tanned buckskin with a fringe-cut back edge and shows traditional geometric Cheyenne beadwork in all glass trade early seed beads. The beadwork includes a chalk white background with design in cobalt, greasy green and red. The knife included in this lot shows a pattern of blade which has been documented by John Baldwin in his 1997 book “Early Knives and Beaded Sheaths of the American Frontier” as a “scalping knife”. The trade knife is a known Plains used style and shows a two piece hardwood grips with copper brass rivets and brass trade tacked design. One side of the knife shows diagonal parallel “tally” marks thought by some to indicate kills. Provenance: The set was originally collected in Wyoming by author and collector Dr. Colin Taylor from a Cheyenne Indian family in the 1960’s. The piece was later sold to his colleague and fellow club member Cyrus Eaton of London, England in the 1980’s. Knife is 9.25”L. Digital Copies of Baldwin's book documenting scalping knives is shown for examples sake.
Lot 239
The lot features a fully beaded flat mirror bag from the Crow Native American Indians of the 10th Century. The piece shows an Indian tanned hide and trade tent canvas being completely covered on all sides with period correct 1800’s glass trade seed beads in a whimsical floral pattern. The front shows a fancy fully beaded cutout at the center which exposes the original mirror which sits inside the flat bag. The beadwork is expertly done being extremely tight in a diagonal pattern being all whimsical floral in colors of chalk white, Cheyenne pink, cobalt, sky padre blue, medium green, light green, dark red / maroon and red with the back also being floral in similar colors with the addition of corn yellow. The bag has a calico trade clothe border at the bottom and fully rope beaded top handle and single fringe being further accented by the full row of long hand cut Indian tanned hide fringe at the base. The bag is in very good well-preserved condition for its age with little to no bead loss and fine beadwork. Provenance: From a large and important American Indian collection in Billings, Montana. Measures 23”L by 7.5”W.
Lot 24
The lot features a fantastic set of fully top and bottom beaded ceremonial moccasins from the Northern Cheyenne Native American Indians of the circa 1890’s. The set shows an Indian tanned hide construction which is covered on all sides, top bottom and sides, with glass trade seed beads in a geometric patriotic pattern. The beadwork is all sinew sewn and shows all period correct beads showing a chalk white background with patriotic US flags running down the tops with red and white stripes with the cobalt and white stars which is accented by the sky padre blue and greasy yellow border along with a striped red and greasy yellow and light blue outside edge. The ankle shows a fancy beaded red border. The base of the moccasins are also fully beaded with a similar patriotic US red white and blue flag and a border of sky padre blue and greasy yellow. The set shows the original tongue and tie straps and has a nice yellow color from the ocher dye. The set is in pristine condition for its age with little to no bead loss and supple hide. Each measures 8.5”L by 3.25”W by 2.75”H.
Lot 240
For your consideration is a imitation bear claw and otter tail necklace. This piece features an artful Sioux Reservation Period necklace comprised of imitation Grizzly Bear Claws, otter tail, and old cobalt glass trade beads. The necklace is made to imitate the large examples such as the example from Lewis and Clark and the example in the Met Museum from the Teton Sioux. An intimidating necklace shows a total of 38 imitation bear claws which are each separated by wound glass cobalt beads, line strung. There are three additional claws on the otter tail. This piece shows in good condition, with a two claw chipped at the ends. The claws measure approximately 2.75 inches each and the necklace overall is 32 inches in circumference, 51 inches in length, 34" otter tail.
Lot 253
Offered for sale in this lot is an excellent set of circa 1870’s porcupine quilled and beaded hide moccasins from the Sioux Native American Indians. The set shows an Indian tanned hide top with parfleche rawhide hard sole being sinew sewn. The tops of the moccasins show a linear porcupine quill quillwork design in all natural dyed colors of red, yellow and natural with a beaded border around the base in all period correct glass trade seed cen beads. The beadwork shows chalk white with stepped sections in greasy yellow, medium green and red white hearts. The set shows a medium height ankle with original tongue and some of the original hide ties still remaining. The set shows a nice patina from honest 150 year old age and show some slight quill and bead loss. The hide shows a nice supple finish. Measures 8 5/8”L by 3.75”W by 3”H. Provenance: From a large Western Cowboy and American Indian collection in Dayton, Wyoming.
Lot 254
The lot features a wonderful beaded and tacked hide and harness leather sheath with knife from the Crow Native American Indians dating to circa 1890-1900’s. The sheath shows a harness saddle leather belt sheath which is expertly accented by several rows of solid brass trade tacks along with an Indian tanned Buffalo hide wrap at the top which has an excellent hour glass beaded pony and seed beaded design. The beadwork is sinew sewn and shows a sky padre pony beaded background with three hour glass patterns in seed beads of cobalt, chalk white and Cheyenne pink. The sheath comes with a trade knife which shows a ground down late 19th Century rifle bayonet knife with brass hilt, walnut handle and cast iron cap. The blade shows cross hatching which indicates the metal formerly being a rasp file as well. This is truly a wonderful sheath in a large size with expertly tacked and beaded design. Provenance: From a large and important American Indian collection in Billings, Montana. The sheath measures 13”L by 4.75”W. The knife measures 13 7/8”L. Together they measure 17.25”L.
Lot 259
For your consideration is a pair of Zuni Native American Sleeping Beauty turquoise, sterling silver petite point earrings. These beautiful earrings feature three Sleeping Beauty turquoise gemstones cut in a traditional petite point style. The earrings have a tiny braided rope accent as well as some silver beads. The earrings were made by Zuni silversmith Leland Peyketewa. The earrings measure 1 ½” x ½”.
Lot 260
For your consideration in this lot is a collection of Hudson Bay red white heart beads, with exotic trade necklace pendants. There are four necklaces in this lot. The first is a red white heart trade bead necklace with a Russian Whale ivory pendant measuring 2" x .75". This necklace shows a strand of red white heart beads, white trade beads, and next to the pendant are three blue glass beads on each side of the ivory. The second necklace is a red white heart beads strand with African skunk bead pendant with a single yellow exotic trade bead to each side. Along the strand are a set of two and set of three black beads with white stripes. The third necklace in this collection is a Hudson Bay red bead with black hearts and white glass trade bead strand, and a medium size yellow exotic pendant. Finally in this lot is a strand of red white heart beads and frosted glass trade beads mixed throughout. These Hudson Bay White Heart “Cornaline d'Aleppo” exotic trade beads dating to the 16th-17th Century. These 1600-1800’s beads are regularly referred to as “white hearts” due to the opaque white core at the “heart” or center of each bead that is finished with a red semi-translucent outer shell (showing the white partially through). All four necklaces are in good condition with some signs of wear on the beads due to age and use. The red white heart beads are highly collectable. Two necklaces measure approximately 11" and the larger two 15" in strung length.
Lot 294
The lot features an excellent trade knife and beaded sheath from the Northern Cheyenne Native American Indians dating to circa 1890’s. The knife shows an old antler grip with rich yellow patina coloring being inlaid at the hilt with poured pewter in a unique geometric pattern showing a thin iron blade being held into place with iron pins. The sheath shows an Indian tanned hide front with sinew sewn parfleche remnant back. The parfleche has been re-used, likely from an envelope showing the polychrome geometric pattern on the inside. The front of the sheath shows sinew sewn glass trade beads in a geometric pattern showing colors of semi-transparent, semi-transparent pink heart, faceted iridescent and a repaired row of red white hearts. The base of the sheath shows two long rope fully beaded long hide fringe with two rolled tin jingle cones on each along with two rolled tin jingle cones at the top. The sheath also shows a hide tie belt loop. Both show a nice preservation with little bead loss and fine patina. Knife measures 9 5/8”L. Sheath is 14.5”L.
Lot 295
For your consideration in this lot we have a seven layer blue Chevron trade bead necklace originating from the early 19th century. The necklace consists of 32 large chevron trade beads graduating in size, showing the larger beads towards to bottom center of the necklace and the smaller towards the top of the twine string knot. Chevrons beads are made by a multi-part process. They start with the making of the cane, then another color glass is added and then this is usually put into a 12 point star mold. This process is repeated for each additional layer on the bead. Chevron beads, also called "Rosetta"and "Star" beads have been made Venice since the late 1400's and are still in limited production today. The Venetian Chevron production with the highest volume of beads was in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Chevron beads have been traded throughout the world, but most heavily in Africa. The Dutch traders were the first to bring Chevron beads to Africa in the late 1400's. The beads show layers of red, white, and blue glass cut into beads. The necklace shows good condition overall with some wear across the beads due to age. The necklaces measures approximately 16 1/2" in strung length with beads ranging from 3/8"w x 2 1/2" in circumference to 1 1/2"w x 3 1/2" in circumference.
Lot 3
Included in this lot is a D.K. Lister Navajo Native American Morenci turquoise & sterling silver bracelet. The Lister family, is one of the most highly regarded families of Navajo jewelry makers working today; their renowned pieces in turquoise and sterling silver represent meticulous traditional methods and both traditional and contemporary designs. Living on the vast Navajo Reservation in northeastern Arizona, David Lister and Alice Lister, both silversmiths, have practiced their artistry together for thirty-five years, passing their craft on to four of their daughters. This stunning large bracelet features a petite point style of Morenci turquoise polished gemstones. The stones are accented by sterling silver beads and braided silver rope. The bracelet has a dark patina across the top and nice gray patina around the interior. The circumference of the bracelet measures approximately 7”.
Lot 307
For your consideration is this LOOSE Hudson Bay Company red white heart trade beads. this is collection of loose beads of over 300+ beads in this collection. hese Hudson Bay White Heart “Cornaline d'Aleppo” exotic trade beads dating to the 16th-17th Century. These 1600-1800’s beads are regularly referred to as “white hearts” due to the opaque white core at the “heart” or center of each bead that is finished with a red semi-translucent outer shell (showing the white partially through). This outstanding strand shows smaller in size with very rare shiny semi-transparent outer shell. The condition of these beads is good with no obvious signs of damage to the beads and show excellent original crafted quality. The measurements of the beads range from 1/8" to 1/2" beads.
Lot 317
Featured in this lot we have an original sand cast sterling silver and sleeping beauty turquoise squash blossom necklace. This piece is an old pawn necklace with a silver cord construction. The blossoms display a heart shaped design with five leaves across the top. Each of the blossoms show a sleeping beauty turquoise cabochon set into the center. The necklace has a double strand of beautiful sterling silver concho button beads and a sand cast naja at the end. The naja shows a cabochon of selleping beauty turquoise. The squash blossom necklace has an iconic and impressive design which displays well. The piece shows a gorgeous dark gray patina indicative of its age. The necklace measures 21 3/4" long when unclasped and the Naja measures 3" long by 2" wide.
Lot 326
The lot features a unique horse-riding quirt from the Plateau Region Native American Indians of the 19th Century. The piece is likely from the Nez Perce Indians dating to circa 1880-1890’s and is crafted with a notch-cut wooden haft handle with old green and red pigment mineral paint and brass tack decoration being finished with a beaded Buffalo hide wrist throng drop. This styling of quirt is typical of the Upper Plains with long braided hide straps and serrated or “staircase-notch cut” haft. The wrist throng drop shows a trade canvas which is further accented by glass trade seed beadwork in a geometric pattern. The beads include greasy yellow, sky padre blue, chalk white, greasy green and red white hearts. The wood shows typical wear from age and use with some loss to the paint. Similar examples in the Nebraska State Historical Society Museum and the Museum of the American Indian in New York are included in the lot info for comparison. Provenance: From the ex-collection of Cyrus Eaton out of London, England. The quirt measures 15 ½ inches long and the straps hang down 22 inches.
Lot 357
Included in this lot is a Mason Lee Navajo Native American sterling silver concho bead necklace. The necklace features 35 hand crafted, and stamped beads made from solid sterling silver. The beads are handmade by Navajo silversmith Mason Lee and measure 14mm in diameter. The Navajo necklace is in good condition showing a nice dark gray patina between the conchos and a warm silver patina in the middle. The necklace is strung on a sterling silver rope chain. The condition of this necklace is good showing no obvious signs of damage. The necklace measures 17” when unclasped.
Lot 403
For your consideration is this Crow trade seed beaded willow hair pick circa 1930's. This is constructed from a willow branch and sports red dyed horse hair with a rolled jingle cone to the top and attached via hide and is wrapped in animal hide with sinew string showing the arrangements of trade seed beads including colors such as: Light Blue, Cheyenne Pink, Chalk White, Yellow, Light Blue, Medium Blue, Dark Blue, and Transparent Red. The condition of this hair pick is good with no obvious signs of damage to this wonderful original Native American pick. The measurements of this beaded hair pick are 11" x 1/2" x 1/2".
Lot 404
For your consideration is this Sioux trade seed beaded tipi stakes circa 1950's. There are eleven stakes in this collection of tipi stakes showing glass trade seed bead decorations of transparent navy blue trade seed beads and transparent red trade seed beads; all of the stakes are color coordinated except for one of the tipi stakes that shows a combination of the two colors. The condition of these stakes is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good display condition. The measurements of these stakes are 10 1/2" x 1/2"
Lot 427
For your consideration is a Navajo Native American Tommy Singer Lone Mountain turquoise, 14k gold overlay, sterling silver jet and branch coral necklace. Tommy Singer was a renowned Navajo Silversmith. He grew up on the Navajo Reservation and was taught silversmithing by his father, beginning at the age of seven. Singer is thought to be one of the most important and greatest contemporary silversmith Indian artist and his work is highly sought after. Singer passed away on May 31, 2014. After his death, his wife, Rose, continued to create jewelry using designs Singer created prior to his passing. This 14k gold overlay necklace features carved Lone Mountain turquoise gemstones and a multistrand design. The necklace also incorporates polished branch coral and jet gemstones. The gold overlay sterling beads attach the ten multistrand pieces to either side of the necklace. The necklace has marked sterling aglet tips and the overlaid beads read “T&R Singer Sterling”. The necklace measures 24” long when unclasped.
Lot 454
The lot features a hide beaded strike-a-lite bag from the Northern Cheyenne Native American Indians of the 19th Century. The piece shows an Indian tanned hide construction with hide flap all being completely covered on the front with period correct 1800’s glass trade seed beads in a geometric pattern. The front flap has a very unique cut pattern showing a fancy beaded edge in cobalt with a linear pattern in Cheyenne pink and cobalt. The bag shows a trapezoidal shape with fancy petit seed bead Cheyenne pink edge with pattern in red white heart, Cheyenne pink, sky padre greasy blue, and cobalt in a cross like pattern. The bag is sinew sewn and shows the original hide tie on the back. Provenance: From a large Western Cowboy and American Indian collection in Dayton, Wyoming. Measures 8”L with the tie strap by 3 5/8”W.
Lot 455
Featured in this lot we have a graduated copal amber trade bead necklace originating from the 19th century. The necklace shows 46 copal amber beads strung on a woven cord. Copal is a particular kind of amber made by particularly aromatic sap from copal trees. Copal necklaces have been made across the world and are commonly used by Tibetan monks. This necklace shows varying colors of copal from a golden color to a darker amber color. The piece shows good condition overall with some light wear across the piece indicative of age. The necklace measures approximately 13 1/2" in strung length with the largest bead measuring 1" wide by 3 3/4" in diameter.
Lot 48
The lot features an excellent toy papoose cradleboard from the Northern Cheyenne Native American Indians dating to circa 1870-1880’s. The piece shows a solid wood backing which is covered in red stroud trade clothe which is trade thread sewn to the Indian tanned hide top being expertly covered in period correct petit cen trade beads being sinew sewn. Inside the papoose shows a trade canvas doll. The beadwork is all 19th Century period correct showing colors of Cheyenne pink, greasy yellow, greasy green, sky padre blue, red white hearts, medium green, chalk white, cobalt, lilac, and semi-transparent. The top shows faceted cut glass Czech beads with hide fringe and the center shows a red trade clothe stroud hoop with beaded accents. The bag shows wear with some loss to the beadwork and slight hide cracking. The hide is slightly stiff, but also supple and has a nice ocher mineral pigment dye. Provenance: From a large and important American Indian collection in Billings, Montana. The piece measures 17”L with fringe by 3.5”W.
Lot 486
This is a nice Northern Plains Native American Indian 19th Century beaded teeth necklace. The necklace is comprised of old tarnished brass trade beads and thirty-five adult and juvenile Coyote teeth. Some of the teeth have been grounded down and incised with designs. Truly an unusual hunter’s trophy necklace showing nice appeal. The necklace is pictured in the 2009 book “The Mark Francis Collection of American Indian Art” by Mark Francis on page 148 figure 239. Measures 26 inches in circumference.
Lot 489
For your consideration is a six layered Chevron beads trade necklace originating from the early 19th century. Chevrons beads are made by a multi-part process. They start with the making of the cane, then another color glass is added and then this is usually put into a 12 point star mold. This process is repeated for each additional layer on the bead. Chevron beads, also called "Rosetta"and "Star" beads have been made Venice since the late 1400's and are still in limited production today. The Venetian Chevron production with the highest volume of beads was in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Chevron beads have been traded throughout the world, but most heavily in Africa. The Dutch traders were the first to bring Chevron beads to Africa in the late 1400's. This necklace shows seven large six layer chevron beads showing beautiful blue, red, and white glass layers. The piece is strung with a sinew wire. The piece shows good condition overall with some of the beads showing wear and one showing some damage. The necklace measures 8" long strung with each bead measuring approximately 1 3/4" long with a circumference of 4".
Lot 49
The lot features a unique circa 1890-1900’s hide young boys first war shirt with wonderful beadwork from the Plateau Native American Indians. The piece shows an Indian tanned hide construction with period correct glass trade seed beaded panels. The beadwork is all linear geometric being both sinew and trade thread sewn, typical of the pieces age. The beadwork shows colors of greasy yellow, sky padre blue, Cheyenne pink, medium greasy green and cobalt. The war shirt shows the typical design with long beaded panels stretching from the chest over the shoulders to the back. The back of the shirt shows three oblong diamond shapes beaded in Cheyenne pink. The panels are accompanied by a row of long hand cut hide fringe which cut glass Czech trade beads. The arms show a short row of fringe which is also shown on the neckline an along the base of the shirt. The shirt itself has a nice coloring from age and use. Provenance: From a large Montana American Indian Collection. The shirt measures 36”L across the arms by 18.5”L. Young Boys's war shirts are very rare with this piece being similar to the example sold by Cowan's in their 2013 sale for $8,000.
Lot 490
For your consideration in this lot we have a six layer blue Chevron trade bead necklace originating from the early 19th century. The necklace consists of 21 large chevron trade beads on a twine string. Chevrons beads are made by a multi-part process. They start with the making of the cane, then another color glass is added and then this is usually put into a 12 point star mold. This process is repeated for each additional layer on the bead. Chevron beads, also called "Rosetta"and "Star" beads have been made Venice since the late 1400's and are still in limited production today. The Venetian Chevron production with the highest volume of beads was in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Chevron beads have been traded throughout the world, but most heavily in Africa. The Dutch traders were the first to bring Chevron beads to Africa in the late 1400's. The beads show layers of red, white, and blue glass cut into beads. The necklace shows good condition overall with some wear across the beads due to age. The necklaces measures approximately 12" in strung length with beads ranging from 3/4"w x 2" in circumference to 1 1/4"w x 2 3/4" in circumference.
Lot 496
For your consideration are two African cobalt glass trade bead necklaces. Both necklaces show vibrant variations of blue cobalt beads from lighter sky blue to a dark blue bead. These beads are likely from the African trade, from the Pacific Northwest, and from the African trade, circa 19th century. The smaller beaded necklaces shows 75 beads, and the larger beaded necklace shows 81 beads, strung on a natural woven fiber strand. The condition of both necklaces are good, with some wear due to age. These necklaces measure approximately 11" and 13" in strung length.
Lot 501
The lot features a set of hide beaded arm cuffs from the Comanche Native American Indians dating to circa 1890’s. The set features an Indian tanned hide with long fringe having a yellow coloring being accented by glass trade seed beads in a diagonal linear pattern in corn yellow, black, medium green and red. The piece shows some slight staining from use and a nice supple side with little to no bead loss. Ex-collection of Cyrus Eaton London, England. Each measures 15 inches long by 1 ½ inches wide with long fringe addition.
Lot 518
Included in this lot is a Navajo Native American Mason Lee Kingman turquoise and sterling silver beaded necklace. This beautiful bracelet features a large amount of strung discoidal Kingman turquoise polished gemstones. At the center of the necklace are three well polished sterling silver beads. The center most bead measures 8mm and the beads on either side measure 7mm. The beads show a dark gray patina where they touch each other but the centers show the high polish. This necklace measures approximately 18” when unclasped.
Lot 526
Included in this lot is a Navajo Native American signed Merle House Kingman turquoise sterling silver ring. This dual banded ring features a large expertly cut and polished Kingman turquoise polished cabochon. The cabochon is accented by a twisted rope border and silver beads. This gorgeous handmade Navajo ring measures a US size 7 and is stamped on the back; Merle House and marked Sterling.
Lot 542
The lot features a fantastic hide beaded panel remnant from a men’s War Shirt reused as a Tomahawk War Club drop dating from the 19th Century. The piece shows an Indian tanned hide showing all 1800’s period correct glass trade petit cen seed beads in a traditional geometric pattern seen on tipi possible bags and war shirts. The beadwork shows colors of red white hearts, chalk white, greasy yellow, cobalt, and sky padre light blue. The piece shows various rolled tin jingle cones and a hide tie at the top. The piece was reused from a war shirt, a common practice to reuse old beadwork, and appears to be a tomahawk war club drop. Truly a wonderful circa 1870-1880’s piece showing overall good condition with rich beadwork and supple hide. Provenance: From a large Western Cowboy and American Indian collection in Dayton, Wyoming. This piece measures 22”L by 5”W (including hide tie and tin cones).
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