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A great little set of hand painted ceramic salt and pepper shakers with the old black JAPAN mark. Indian Chief and his woman. Chief is 3" tall, and they are very cute. One little cork is missing, and ther is a chip on the chief's head dress on the back. woman is perfect with her cork.

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  $1,500

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Native Tlingit fossilized whalebone club, carved early to mid 1800’s. The Tlingit war club was called a “khootz” and it was a devastating weapon in the hands of their powerful warriors; if an opponent was hit on the back of the neck or head, it would have only taken one blow to dispatch the victim.

The Tlingit (sometimes spelled Tlinkit) are an Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast. They call themselves Li... Click for details

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  $300

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Ojibway Indian, rare one piece wooden ladle, possibly used for bear-grease. Carved circa 1850. Most wooden ladles are made with the handle attached with sap or sinew, you rarely see one piece examples.

The Ojibwe (also Ojibwa or Ojibway) or Chippewa (also Chippeway) are among the largest groups of Native Americans-First Nations people north of Mexico. They are divided between Canada and the United States. They are th... Click for details

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  $1250

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Hand carved Inuit stone cooking bowl made in the early 1800’s. This bowl is post contact and is carved in the European style; it is an exceptionally nice example of highly skilled stone carving.
Stone pots (uqusiglu) were used to steam or heat meat or fish over a soapstone stove or open fire.

Eskimos or Esquimaux are indigenous peoples ... Click for details

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  $750

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Metis hand-beaded gauntlet-style moose hide mittens with red flannel lining and fur trim. Provenance: These mittens were presented to Mr. Darvell in 1968 by the Chief of the local First Nations Band in Selkirk Manitoba in recognition of his contribution to the local community. Floral pattern, exceptional bead work, excellent condition.

Please note I have shown this item to some local First Nation Elders, most who hav... Click for details

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  $85

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Pair of Metis hand-beaded Eagle armband ornaments with leather backing and ties made about 1968 in Selkirk, Manitoba.

Provenance: from the H. S. Darvell  estate.

Length of Eagle head 2 inches, length from head to fringe 8 inches, length of leather ties 14 inche... Click for details

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  $65

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Metis hand-beaded hair ornament with leather backing made about 1968 in Selkirk Manitoba.

Provenance: from the H. S. Darvell  estate.

Length 5¾ inches long, height 3 inches, weight 1½ ounces.

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  $175

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This charming Native hand made clay Raven whistle was recovered in a dump near the Salish Indian Reserve in Sechelt B.C. The whistle appears to have been much used and probably dates from 1880 to 1910. Comes with a signed letter of provenance that accompanied the whistle when I acquired it in 1996.The Pender Harbour area was once the winter capital of the Coast Salish nation, specifically the Shishalh tribe. A severe smallpox epidemic in 1862 nearly eliminated this thriving population, and the ... Click for details

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  $1200

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Inuit hand carved, articulated wooden doll from West Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat in Inuit language). The dolls arms and legs are hinged with wooden pins and the clothing is made of hand made, with embroidered cotton, leather and sealskin. Made sometime just before or just after 1900.

Length 16 inches, width 4½ inches, depth 2½ inches, weig... Click for details

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  $450

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Native Indian metal trade knife marked " A B & C" on the tang. Bought from a collector in British Columbia, possibly Cree.

Length 11 ½ inches long, width 2 3/8 inches wide, weight 6 ounces.

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  $475

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Indian metal trade spear point. Recovered on the coast of New England many years ago. The spear point was found in the woods sticking in a tree that had rotted and fallen down. You can see how deep it was imbedded in the wood as the tip is lighter in color than the rest of the metal. This item was recovered in the traditional hunting grounds of the Abenaki Indians and this prized possession was lost either during a hunting expedition or possibly during a skirmish with an enemy. ... Click for details

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  $800

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A very fine Shamanic medicine container made by a Cree Medicine Man in the mid 1800's, complete with its original contents. The parfleche (deerskin rawhide) material was shaped with exquisite craftsmanship into a small circular box with a tightly fitted lid. The contents of the pouch are the original materials used for healing incantations and include twigs, bark, sap and what appears to be seeds. This authentic ethnographic treasure is in excellent condition and would be a wonderful addition to... Click for details

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  $800 SOLD

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Tsimshian Medicine Pouch likely made from albatross foot in the Aleutian Islands, circa 1840, framed. The Tsimshian are indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast (British Columbia and Alaska). The bird skin is still supple and in good condition with small age holes visible; you can clearly see a bird claw at the bottom of the pouch. The cotton material hand stitched around the rim to enclose the drawstring is still intact and so is the cord. This is a remarkable artifact, beautifully made... Click for details

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  $145

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Native polychrome cedar carving of Thunderbird and Eagle signed and dated 1997 by artist Eli Billy. Tribal affiliation: Ehattesaht Nation, British Columbia. Excellent condition. This is a hard to find carving by this artist. Height: 11" Width: 6" Depth: 1" Weight: 12 ounces (327 grams)

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  $180

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Native cedar carving representing a clam mask done by well known artist R. J. Hanuse (October 15, 1943-November 8, 2007) . Tribal affiliation: Kwakwaka' wakw clan (formerly Kwakiutl) British Columbia. Signed and dated 1980. Excellent condition with a few very slight light scratches possibly done during carving. Height: 6" Width: 3/4" Length: 10" weight: approximately 4 ounces (107 grams)

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  $275

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Cedar totem pole 15" tall with Raven Crest, carved and signed by well known B.C. Coast Salish artist Stan Joseph (Sequilem). Tribal affiliation: Squamish Nation, British Colombia. Rich patina, excellent condition. Bought from an estate sale. Height: 15" Width: 4 1/4" Depth: 4" Weight: approx. 30 ounces (853grams)