Navajo “whirling log”
tray
This
hand-hammered silver tray features 35 whirling log designs in 35
scallops, with similar numbers of sunrise symbols. The design also
includes 18 arrow stamps and a single whirling log in the tray’s
center. It is believed to have been made for a “calling card
tray.” It is likely from a senior army officer or business
executive’s collection. Cost: $1400.
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Apache double saddle bag
This
Apache double saddle bag measures 11x45 inches, including fringe.
It has 22 “hawk bells” attached as decoration, along
with 12 Prosser beads. Both are from the mid 1800s. Published information
about these ornaments comes with the bag.Excellent condition. Cost:
$2400
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Tesuque Pueblo war club
This
Apache war club measures 13 inches long, not including the horse
hair. A very old price tag is attached. It reads “Tesuque
Pueblo, New Mexico.”The stone portion is in excellent condition,
but one of the horsehair segments is loose. Cost: $300.
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