Other Artifacts

This early, rare Northwest Coast halibut hook is intricately carved in the shape of a sea captain. It is in its original condition - not restored. It is rare to find a sea captain depicted and so well-carved. Circa: 1890's Length: 11in

This 20th Century rattle is carved with an eagle head, wings with native designs and a "tail" that is twine-wrapped. It is in excellent condition and reveals the makers mark carved in the underside. Circa: 20th Century Length: 9in.

Carved with an eagle, in original condition. Circa: 1870 Length: 10 1/2in

Carved wooden maskette, with stand. It contains inlaid pieces and adornments of abalone

a fine, wood-carved depiction of a seaman figure with his hand on his knife at his side. Good condition. Circa: 19th Century Height: 10in

with a well carved argillite handle depicting faces - some with mother of pearl eyes. The blade is rusted but not very pitted. Circa: Early 19th Century Length: 9 1/2in

The complete Pomo costume made the wearer shimmer in the light with dangles composed of feather shafts, feathers, beads and fur. Ref: Pleasing the Spirits #324 Circa: 1850 Length: 7in

Micmac wood, dyed porcupine quill (white, black brown, blue), split vegetable fiber. Circa: 1820 Length: 10in Width: 7 3/4in Height: 6 3/4in

Made from a spotted shell with a brass/copper hinged lid. Papers with it read: "Old Chief Shakes snooze box" From the Chief Shakes Collection. Northwestern - Tlingit Circa: 19th Century Length: 3 5/8in

Circa: 1890 Length: 7in.

with an ivory snuff tube. Tag Dated: 1897 Height: 3 1/2in

Circa: 1895 Length: 3in

Skin-headed drums penetrated into California in the Historic Period. A rectangular wooded frame covered with hide served as an accompaniment to gambling songs in the Northwestern part of California. Circa: 19th century Length: 16in Width: 12in

Circa: 1850 Height:23in

decorated in red and black stripes and embedded red and black circles, with red ends. Circa: 1890 Length: 4 1/2in

Circa: 1920

This Navajo Germantown blanket is woven with a multi-red field dominated by four bold vertical zigzag bands in green and cream colors. Other colors are incorporated into the design as well. The ends have a yarn fringe and tassels on each corner. Provenance: Treasure Island Museum, St. Ignace, MI Circa: 1895 Length: 84in Width: 47in

with remains of painted design on stretched hide. Circa: 1890 14in x 14in Accompanying photo shows a similar drum being used.