Native American, Ethnographic & Ancient Art

This sale features Part 1 of a large Native American collection, built over a lifetime by a California collector with a deep interest in the art and cultures of the American West. Over many decades, pieces were bought from trading posts, artists and established dealers across the Southwest, the Plains and beyond. Most have stayed in the collection ever since and are now offered at auction for the first time, with more to come in future sales. The collection covers the main traditions of Native American art: Pueblo pottery, Navajo textiles, basketry, carved figures, jewelry and works on paper. A...