"Fred Holabird's Grand Finale": Mining, Americana, & Numismatics Live Auction (2025 October)

5.25 in. diameter 4 in. tall. Variable colored lid with dark horsehair base sewn by light horsehair. Identification by N. Delorme. Fred Wedertz Collec

Woven basket with lid, likely made by the Washoe Tribe, who consider the Lake Tahoe basin to be their homeland. Well constructed round basket, sturdy

Nice example, although faded and very hard to see patterns. No damage issues. Base diameter measures 6", 3.5" height. See photo. ^ Date:...

Loose weave, but in great condition. No damage issues. This was, most probably, not made for the tourist trade, but for daily use by the Washoe Indian

Woven basket, likely made by the Washoe Tribe, who consider the Lake Tahoe basin to be their homeland. Well constructed round basket, sturdy and rigid

Woven basket, likely made by the Washoe Tribe, who consider the Lake Tahoe basin to be their homeland. Well constructed rectangular basket with rounde

Probable Paiute or Shoshone/Shoshoni woven basket from the Great Basin Area, c1900. This gorgeous and aged basket smells lovely with a mixture of eart

Red chevrons with black tips encircle the basket. Centric start in the bottom. 4.4" tall, 8.5" diameter. Good condition, though the top ri...

Likely Shoshoni/Shoshone woven basket. Well constructed oval basket, sturdy and rigid, with sides that bow outwards. Red pictorial design present but

Woven basket, likely made by the Shoshone/Shoshoni Tribe. Well constructed round basket, sturdy and rigid, with sides that bow outwards and crisp blac

This is a rivercane construction storage basket made by Emmaline Garrett, Cherokee. Dyed with all natural dyes including walnut; in the Star of the Mo

Native American woven basket, sturdy and rigid. Basket measures 4" tall, 8.25" top diameter. Good condition, see photo. ^ Date: Count...

Small, simple basket with triangle designs. Good condition, parts of design are faded. 5.75" diameter, 2-5/8" high. See photo. ^ Date: ...

Woven baskets, set of 4. Basket A is sturdy and rigid, with a wavy decorative top rim. Its base diameter measures 7", top diameter 9", &am...

This is a Washoe receiving basket type cradleboard. These were used as a temporary cradle until the gender of the child was known. Willow rod construc

This is a toy cradleboard beaded in the Woodlands style by Cree or Lac Seul Band Indians of Ontario Canada. C.1900. Made of tanned moose hide with a

This is a cradleboard made by the Atsuqwi (Hat Creek) Tribe of Northern California. C.1920s. It is in the girls design. The vertical rod construction

This is a moose hide toy cradle for your dollie. It measures 12 in. long and seed beaded. Athabaskan origin 1900-1950's. In very good condition....

Classic Paiute water jug, two loops for carrying 6" tall, 5" diameter, 3/4" mouth. Comes with pencil scribbled signature on Kirman an...

Very early (1974) miniature pot by Nancy Youngblood (native name Yellow Aspen), born 1955. Nancy was surrounded by her family's work and that of...

Black on Red, Santa Clara, artist Annette Vigil. 2" x 3". Miniature White clay jar, feather design, 1.75" x 1.5". Signed, but un...

7" tall, 8 1/4" diameter. c1920. Some dirt and stain from age, otherwise very fine. small chip on lip. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): S...

1.) 4.25 x 5" signed, on the bottom it is marked: Birdell Vine Flower Santa Clara Reservation 5 2017. 2.)2.75 x 4.25 on the bottom is marked S...

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Ancestral Puebloan Anasazi Puerco Black on Red Pottery Bowl. c. 800-1200 A.D. This bowl has been broken and repaired with all pieces. Only tiny chips

Navajo ornament signed by Harrison Tom, a popular Navajo ceramics artisan. The ornament measures about 2.5" in diameter with a sturdy looking l...

The turtle fetish/amulet has horsehair edging with tin cones. This turtle does not have an incision for an umbilical cord. 9 inches long, bug damage t

This is a necklace made from blue beads found at a pre-Columbian Chickasaw site in Mississippi. It is 30 in. in length. These beads are unique because

Heishi (Olive) Shell Necklace Authentic Santa Domingo Indian Jewelry. About 16" long. This authentic, antique Native American piece is a beauti...

Three turquoise and heishi necklaces: 1) 23 inch two strand turquoise with brown heishi beads; 2) 30 inch one strand with larger flat turquoise pieces

Beautiful cuff bracelet with two turquoise stones, set shadow box style with looped wire and wings/feathers. 5" inside measure, 1.25" gap....

An absolute masterpiece 14kt gold and spiderweb turquoise bracelet custom made for our client designed and created by master Navajo jewelry craftsman

American Indian Antique Silver / Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace. Natural turquoise. Early. 143 grams. Unmarked. ^ Date: Country (if not USA):

One carved Abalone shell claw shape. One bear claw pendant set in silver cap with turquoise stone. Three wild boar tusks silver cap pendants. One larg

Ladies Zuni bracelet, unmarked artist's name. Width tapers down from 1.2" to .12". Bracelet circumference measures 6.5". Good con...

Classic Navajo bracelet, green turquoise & red coral. Sterling silver. Unmarked artist's name. Width tapers from 2" to .25". Brace...

Sterling silver w/ green & blue setting. Classic Navajo setting with opposing feather design, glossy to the touch. Artist: J. Piaso Jr, with aco...

Navajo sterling silver bracelet w/ turquoise, unmarked artist's name. Bracelet width measures 1.3". Bracelet circumference measures 6.3&quo...

Turquoise indicated from Sleeping Beauty, Globe Arizona. Dated Sept 4, 1988 from Mission San Juan Bautista California. Stunning silver and turquoise n

Double row turquoise squash-blossom necklace, very old. In good condition, all turquoise pieces present. Necklace measures 26" long. The center...

Turquoise and silver squash blossom necklace. Classic Zuni style with small older turquoise stones with a mix of blue and green round and pear shaped

This is an outstanding turquoise squash blossom by Navajo Silversmith Chris Hale, the piece is signed C. Hale, this is a full sized squash hanging at

This squash blossom features beautiful chip inlaid turquoise and sterling silver 2 .5" Peyote Birds up and down both sides and one 2 .5" x...

This is a Navajo made coral squash blossom set by silversmith Thomas Francisco, the piece is signed, the squash blossom contains 22 pieces of blood re

This is a great example of an early Navajo made Squash blossom c. late 1800's early 1900's with an outstanding patina showing on the entire ...

This is a vintage Navajo made watch bracelet by silversmith Benny Touchine from Church Rock, NM Region, the band width is 1 ¼" at it...

This is a beautiful sterling silver dragon fly necklace, this piece is accented with 3 Sonoran Gold Turquoise stones and hangs from an 18" ster...

This is an outstanding Navajo made sterling silver Eagle Dancer bolo tie, the Eagle Dancer measures 2 ¾ " across by 3" tall and...

This is an original Effie Snake necklace with turquoise and coral, snakes have turquoise eyes, the piece is marked Effie C. Zuni and suspended from an

This is a turquoise and coral snake bracelet with the Effie Calavaza hallmark, Effie was well known for her snake motif designed jewelry pieces, her p

This is a vintage Navajo made watch bracelet by silversmith Fannie Platero, both sides of the 1" sterling band have a single piece of turquoise...

This is a turquoise cuff that really makes a statement " I'm big and I'm beautiful", the turquoise stone measures at 2" tall ...

This is an orange spiny oyster squash blossom style necklace by noted Navajo silversmith Marcella James from Gallup, New Mexico, the pendant at the bo

This is an outstanding orange spiny oyster heart necklace, the heart pendant is formed in a heavy sterling silver setting and attached to a sterling s

This is a beautiful Navajo made orange spiny oyster necklace with matching earrings, necklace measures 12" top to bottom, this is a very attrac...

This is a choker style necklace by Navajo silversmith Mike Smith, the piece is signed and measures at 16" end to end when laid out, the turq...

This is a 5 stone blood red coral bracelet made by Navajo silversmith E. Spencer, the inside center measures just over 2" wide at center and th...

This is a Navajo made Lariat Style adjustable turquoise necklace, the sterling and turquoise piece at the base measures 5 .5" show casing nine ...

This is a Navajo made turquoise necklace with sterling silver beads and a 4" silver feather with a single turquoise stone, the piece measures 1...

This is a Navajo turquoise watch cuff made by silversmith W. Begay, the cuff is comprised of both petite point and needle point turquoise, the circula

This is an outstanding 5 stone Variscite bracelet by Navajo Silversmith Pauline Claw, the piece is signed, the stones range in size from about .5&q...

This is an outstanding Variscite Necklace constructed by Navajo Silversmith Pauline Claw, the piece is signed, the stones average about ¾...

This Turquoise Petite Point cuff was actually made in the Zuni Style by Navajo Silversmith Martin Byjoe, the cuff contains 76 pieces of Sleeping Beaut

This is a nice looking 2"x 1 ¼" medium blue turquoise stone with a blackish colored veining suspended from a 20" sterling ...

This is an outstanding piece made by Richard Singer and signed with his hallmark, the Kokopelli Kachina stands at 4" tall beautifully detailed ...

This is a Singer Family made sterling and turquoise bolo tie, the piece is stamped T&R Singer for Rose and Tommy Singer, the piece measures 23&q...

This is a very nicely done sterling silver turtle pendant with a single turquoise spot on the shell, the turtle measures 1 .5" by 2 ¼...

This is a T&R Singer 4 strand turquoise and multi stone bundle necklace with the Singer family hallmark sterling barrels. Top to bottom measures...

This is a beautiful and very desirable turquoise bracelet by noted Navajo silversmith Teddy Goodluck JR. of the Navajo Meadow Clan, Teddy learned from

This is a beautiful Ranger Set done in turquoise and sterling silver, the set consist of an 1 3/4' wide buckle, two 1" keepers and a 1"...

This is a vintage Effie C. necklace set done in jet with turquoise eyes on an 18" sterling chain, necklace pendant and earrings both measure at...

Vintage Navajo pendant with a coral and turquoise stone set on a sterling silver rope and floral background, pendant is 3" tall by 1 1/2 "...

This is a vintage Navajo made bear claw, turquoise and coral necklace by Navajo silversmith J. Yazzie, the large pendant at the base measures 2 ...

This is a vintage Zuni made turquoise cuff comprised of 132 pieces of turquoise combining the use of both petite point and small circular turquoise sp

This White Buffalo bracelet would be a great companion piece to the previous lot, the stones are set in a sterling silver flower motif with the center

Sterling Watchband w/Coral & Turquoise Inlaid. Silver marked "BD". ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

Unusual pairing of turquoise and wood (agarwood?) in a 18 inch necklace with silver colored metal endings. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State:

This is a Navajo made turquoise and sterling silver medallion necklace, the turquoise looks to be of the Kingman Mine in Arizona, the turquoise from t

Green turquoise & silver bracelet, custom made. Incorporates art nouveau and Native American stylings. Bracelet circumference measures 6.8"...

Ladies Zuni bracelet, unmarked artist's name. Heavy silver, weighs 36.3 grams. Width between .5-.3". Bracelet circumference measures 6.5&qu...

Zuni women's bracelets, appear to be sterling silver & turquoise. 3 different artists, all Zuni Pueblo carved. Two bracelets measure 6.5&quo...

Concho belt from New Mexico trading post c1940. Belt is Native American made. Belt length measures 36" end to end including the buckle, wearabl...

Vintage concho belt, silver & turquoise. End to end, belt measures 46", wears adjustable between 28-31", though more holes could be ad...

Copper belt. Copper sourced from New Mexico, likely the Chino mine. Belt is Native American made. Belt length measures 27", wearable at a lengt...

Ganado rug, chipped corner, wear on a couple of edges. 59" x 38" ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

62" x 61" Feather patterns red and blue, men's chief pattern blanket. 20th century. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: Ci...

5' x 36" small chip on one edge red border on two edges. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

Eye dazzler rug, excellent condition. Measures 70" x 36" ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

57" x 35" ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

33" x 33" ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

Beautiful choice pictorial rug! Measures 54" x 31" bright colors, blue border on short ends. Spectacular patterns. Excellent condition. So...

58" x 33" Bright reds, grey, blue. Spectacular. Excellent condition. 20th century. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Pro...

52" x 29" mid 20th century, brown & white. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

42" x 42" child size girl's pattern chief blanket. c1970s ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

Chimayo weavings, likely wool or other natural fiber, matching pair. Both weavings measure about 19x9" without frill ends. Stain might be remov...

Lot of (3) in this unusual group. (2) near-identical period color illustrations of a Buffalo hunt by Native -Americans, depicting the chase on horseba

Geronimo was a famous military leader and medicine man of the Chiricahua Apache people who is now regarded as a symbol of Native American resistance a

Cochise Stronghold, AZ landscape photograph in black & white. Likely photographed by C.S. Fly. Backing measures just under 8.5x5.25". Good ...

Lot of 3. Photo of a Navajo woman and son, 1926. Two photo postcards, unused: One of three Indian Scouts w/ full feather headdress and one of Navajo

"Navajos Crossing the Little Colorado River. Maude Photo" Shows group with three on horseback and a two-horse wagon crossing a river. Miss...