ANASAZI MINT MESA VERDE C.1100AD LADLE W/ FLUTE HANDLE

Native American Pre 1492: item #298220
A-218

This Mesa Verde ladle is possibly the finest know example extant. It measures 11.25” long and 5.2” wide at the bowl and has a beautiful slip and a killer design in perfect paint on the interior of the bowl. The handle is a rattle handle and has many holes running from the bowl to the end; the slip shows some minor crackling where the handle meets the bowl. What is amazing is the exterior of the bowl has a wonderful design that is virtually never seen on Anasazi ladles. This is an example for... Click for details

ANASAZI PINEDALE B/W (C. 1250AD) OLLA W/ ANIMAL IMAGES

Native American Pre 1492: item #297038
Z-102

This Pinedale black and white olla, measuring 9”+, has two wonderful images of mountain lions on the rim, something virtually never seen during this period of prehistoric pottery production. The olla is broken and glued with about 8% restoration, a tiny bit affecting only a portion of the tail of one mountain lion. I rarely will handle an item with restoration unless it has significant rarity…, which this one does. This is a nice example for the collector that collects life forms or the out-o... Click for details

RARE INTACT 13"+ ST. JOHNS BK/RED OLLA C. 1100AD

Native American Pre 1492: item #297031
Z-101

Black and white ollas of size (in excess of 12”) are not uncommon unless in whole condition. Black and red ollas of this size are virtually unheard of in any condition; they are at least 1000 times rarer than their black and white counterparts. This WHOLE example measures in excess of 13” in diameter and exhibits a very nice design throug... Click for details

FOUR MILE BOWL W/ABSTRACT 4 LEGGED ANIMAL

Native American Pre 1492: item #297029
Z100

This is a beautiful and striking Four Mile Polychrome bowl assembled from just three pieces; a small chip on the rim. The bowl measures 9.25” in diameter and 3.25” deep and exhibits very strong bold paint that is ALL original. There is no restoration of any type. The image is intriguing as that of an abstract animal with four obvious legs and feet. This bowl sold in the 1980s to a prominent Aspen Colorado collector for $7,500.00…. I recently purchased this as part of a small group of items... Click for details

Tularosa Black-on-white Olla, Horsecamp Ruin

Native American: Pottery Pre 1492: item #295677
GL.655

This impressive, 10 ½" tall, 14 Ό" wide Tularosa Black-on-White olla (GL655) was found at the Horsecamp Ruin near Quemado, New Mexico. Attributed to the Anasazi group, and dating c.1100-1250AD, it is from the collection of the late Gene Lang of Denver. Approximately 15% of this large olla has been restored (much in the unpainted base). Originally from the Hatley collection, the pot has been in Denver for decades. The black and white photo does not show the 30%+ area of red-brown blush that occur... Click for details

MIMBRES STONE FROG WITH ORIGINAL PAINTS, C 1100AD

Native American: Stone Pre 1492: item #284879
X-100

A wonderful Mimbres stone frog with original green, yellow and red paints. It measures 5" x 3.6". From an old collection dispursed in recent months.

COMPLETELY ORIGINAL ANASAZI NECKLACE C. 1000 – 1400AD

Native American Pre 1492: item #284876
C-6

Completely original jewelry items from the Anasazi period are virtually never seen. This example is composed of small jet beads and small tubes of shell strung on a cotton cord. At the end are two triangular pieces of carved shell each with two small inlaid pieces of turquoise (one of four missing). The previous owner purchased this piece over 20 years ago. Length is a little over 11.5 inches….an opportunity for the collector that demands only the very best.

RARE ANASAZI POLYCHROME SANDAL, C. 400-800AD

Native American Pre 1492: item #284539
C-4

Sandals from the Anasazi period are scarce but ones made from cotton which exhibit a complex polychrome design are very rare. This wonderful example is from the Basket Maker II period and exhibits an intricate design executed in a bright blue and red. The toe area has leather strips across the entire front and two ties, one of yucca cord and the other leather. Of exceptional note is the use of three different materials in making this sandal which measures 10" x 4.25". Additional informati... Click for details

RARE ANASAZI POLYCHROME SANDAL, C. 400-800AD

Native American: Pottery Pre 1492: item #284535
C-3

Sandals from the Anasazi period are scarce but ones made from cotton which exhibit a complex polychrome design are very rare. This wonderful example is from the Basket Maker II period and exhibits a intricate design executed in a bright blue and red. The toe area has leather strips across the entire front and two ties, one of yucca cord and the other leather. Of exceptional note is the use of three different materials in making this sandal which measures 9.4" x 4". Additional information o... Click for details

ALL ORIGINAL ANASAZI HAFTED KNIFE, C.1000 -1200AD

Native American Pre 1492: item #284511
C-5

This is a very rare, all original, Anasazi hafted knife measuring 9” long and 2.5” wide at the widest point of the blade. The blade is held in the handle by pitch, some of which has broken away leaving a clear patina pattern on the wood. This assures that the entire piece is original. At the end of the handle is a hole with the original leather lariat still attached.

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY TWO DIFFERENT EXPER... Click for details