An array of phenomenal Native American jewelry, primarily from the 20th century, will be on offer during Freeman’s | Hindman’s upcoming Native American Jewelry sale. The online auction will give bidders the opportunity to vie for valuable, historic jewelry from the comfort of their own living rooms. But while collectors can remain comfortable at home, the bidding will surely be charged with energy.
Gail Bird and Yazzie Johnson (Diné), silver and 24K gold figural concha belt with multi-stone inlay
Larry Golsh (Pala Mission-Cherokee), 18K gold ring, set with opal and onyx Estimate: $4/5,000
Among some of the major highlights in the upcoming sale is a concha belt by contemporary Diné artists Gail Bird and Yazzie Johnson. The belt is highly intricate, crafted with silver and 24K gold, and with inlays of multiple different types of gems. Figures of deer are etched into the silver throughout the belt. It is expected to fetch between $10,000 and $15,000.
Other highlights by living artists include a striking 18K gold ring set with opal and onyx by Pala Mission-Cherokee artist Larry Golsh, which has a presale estimate of $4,000 to $5,000.
Etsitty Tsosie (Diné, ca. 1880-1937), petite stamped silver link concha belt
Morris Robinson (Hopi, 1901-1984), sterling silver and turquoise cuff bracelet Estimate: $1/2,000
Collectors should also be on the lookout for various early and mid-20th-century treasures, including a petite stamped silver link concha belt by Diné artist Etsitty Tsosie, estimated at $1,500 to $2,500; a sterling silver and turquoise cuff bracelet by Hopi artist Morris Robinson, expected to bring in between $1,000 and $2,000; as well as a silver and mosaic inlay brooch depicting a thunderbird, attributed to Zuni artist Lambert Homer Sr. The thunderbird brooch has a presale estimate of $800 to $1,200.
Attributed to Lambert Homer Sr. (Zuni, 1947-1972), silver and mosaic inlay thunderbird pin/brooch Estimate: $800/1,200
Freeman’s | Hindman’s upcoming Native American Jewelry sale will take place online on Thursday, December 4, starting at 10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Visit www.hindmanauctions.com to register to bid, and for updates on the sale as it draws nearer. —
December 4, 2025
Native American Jewelry
Freeman’s | Hindman
Online
(312) 280-1212, www.hindmanauctions.com
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