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Antique horn fish snuff box
$225.00
A 19th century horn snuff box or mull, in the form of a fish head. Natural horn, carved into a fish face with an inlaid eye, metal rim and horn cap or lid. Even the mount for the lid has decorative flourishes. In excellent, usable condition, the whole piece measures
Antique religious needlepoint
$950.00
I try to avoid over-the-top superlatives but, superlatives apply to this piece. Stunning! Museum quality! This is very fine wool needlepoint on what looks like a linen open-weave cloth. This could be nun’s or a devotee’s work. Religious art or needlework, this is a beautiful piece. Two panels; Christ at
Early 20th century beaded women’s leggings, Cree, Athabaskan
$950.00
Pair of northern plains women’s beaded leggings Circa 1910 or so and a fine example of antique Native American beadwork, this is a pair of women’s leggings. Beads stitched on to brain tanned hide. I think these are Cree or another Athabaskan group and I found very similar designs from
Old Saint Joseph santo, bulto
$425.00
Lovely old Mexican or New Mexican religious piece, a carved and painted Saint or santo figure. I believe this is Saint Joseph as it appears that he had something in his right hand and the flowering staff would have fit. Possibly arguing for a Mexican origin, his eyes appear to
Peaceable Kingdom by folk artist Barbara L. Strawser
$375.00
A charming original painting on paper by Barbara Strawser. This is a “Peaceable Kingdom” scene in water colors (perhaps gouache) on paper. Barbara Strawser is a third generation Pennsylvania German folk artist. Self-taught, Barbara depicts animals, landscapes, farms from her life and experiences in Pennsylvania. She has been painting since
Pueblo storyteller by Felicita Eustace, 9 children
$1,250.00
Felicita Eustace storyteller and nine babies
Vintage sailor’s macrame knotted frame, signed
$750.00
A great bit of maritime folk art, this is an elaborate knotted cotton line, frame. It’s even signed, Leroy Fowler. I believe Mr. Fowler passed away in the late ’60s so I’d guess he did this sometime in the first part of the century. A nifty detail is that he