Collectors' Corner
Hand made knife, sheath and stand are all include for displaying this detailed work of art. The antler knife is inlaid with turquoise and coral. The sheath is leather dyed and has hand lacing with deer skin. This is a fantastic work of art, the perfect gift for the collector.
Durango arts and craftsman Eric Hodges has just brought a stunning collection of collectors knives to us at the gallery. The featured knife has an antler handle inset with turquoise, jet and sterling silver. The blade is German Solinger steel. The sheath has Ostrich, Deerskin, and leather. Each of the knife sets cames with a beautiful natural branch stand.
Zuni petite point turquoise and sterling silver Squash Blossom necklace. Dating from the 1970's. Beautiful American turquoise and fine craftsmanship make this a great collectors piece. Measures 15 inches long, with a Naja that is 2 1/2 inches.
Liberty Silver Coin Squash Necklace. A true piece of history, a traditional Squash Necklace, with coins, coin, coins. The beads are sterling made up of 2 silver Liberty dimes, and the side pieces are sterling Liberty half dollars. A beautiful patina shows the age of the necklace.
Collectors vase by Tonita Pena, is in excellent condition, featuring the classic design of the Water Serpent. Measuring 9 inches in diameter by 16 1/2 inches tall.
Featured is a basket from the 1930's, woven by the desert people known as the Tohono O'odam or Papago. They live in the SW of Arizona and N Mexico. The basket featured is woven of willow and Devil's Claw. There are some issues with the rim of the basket.
"Strikes Crow With A Sword"-This is a reproduction of the Plains Ledger Art by Red Hawk the Oglala Sioux artist. His historical representational scenes are of the Great Plains Indian people, during the early 20 th century. Featured is Plate No. 14, it has a 3 inch mat and frame. These reproductions are no longer printed and are very collectible.
Maria Martinez and her daughter in law Santana Martinez did some collaborative pottery, from the San Ildefonso Pueblo. Featured is a fine example of polished and slip designed work by these two famous women. Measuring 7 1/2 inches in diameter and 6 1/2 inches tall.
Mary Lee Begay's Ganado Style Weaving- Featured is a finely woven weaving that took the first place, blue ribbon, in the First Intertribal Indian Ceremonial, Gallup NM in 1979. The ribbon is available with the weaving. Mary Lee was born in 1941, and resides in Ganado, Arizona. Mary is a masterful weaver and artist, this weaving is one of her finest.
Large Pinon Pitch Wedding Vase- Pictured is a large Navajo wedding vase that was made in the 1980's. It has the design of the native plant Yucca. Glazed with pinon pitch and fired in an outdoor pit, creating the "fire clouds" of darker areas on the vase.
