Chipeta Trading Company, LLC

Southern Plains (Comanche) moccasins dating circa 1865-1875 with typical bead colors and patterns. Natural mineral yellow ochre covering entire surface. Sinew sewn beads and thread sewn uppers to the cut fringe tops. From an East Coast Collection

Arapaho tobacco bag of native tanned hide with natural yellow ochre. Bag is decorated with traditional Southern Plains beadwork and is highlighted by a pair of 21 inch long beaded tabs. Long fringe adorns the lower section of the bag. This bag was once in the collection of Alan Hirschfield of Jackson, Wyoming

From the 3rd quarter of the 19th century comes this rare pair of Blackfeet matched parfleche envelopes painted in native colors of red, yellow, black and blue in traditional Blackfeet geometric design elements. From the personal collection of Don Siegel, Santa Fe, New Mexico

One of the earliest known examples of silver and turquoise Zuni Pueblo Jewelry is this beads and naja combination from an Arizona collection. The natural turquoise stones are hand cut and placed into early bezels giving this piece a dramatic effect. Wonderful weight and presence in this historic piece of Southwestern art!

A wonderful petite early 20th century sized Navajo silver ingot bracelet cuff with three stones on silver applique with two matching stones on the terminals

circa 1910-20's Navajo silver and turquoise squash blossom necklace with forty-four hand rolled silver beads and 5 hand cut silver blossoms. A single hand forged silver cross sits above the naja. The silver cast naja features three natural turquoise stones. The necklace is cotton wrapped and comes from a well respected New Mexico collection

A stunning example of early Navajo silversmithing in this c1920's silver beads and naja set from the former collection of well know Santa Fean and dealer Teal McKibben

From the Family Estate of famous Isleta Pueblo potter, Marie Chiwiwi comes this magnificent cuff bracelet with 11 natural green turquoise stones! Three center stones are surrounded by eight smaller satellite stones wrapped in early silver bezels. The stones are mounted on a base of silver with twisted wire on top and bottom. It is rare that we have such provenance on a piece with this age. Letter of provenance provided to purchaser.