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THE HEIRS OF THE BILLY BRANCH COLLECTION ARE NOW INVITING OFFERS!!!

With the imminent distribution of proceeds from the sales of items in the Billy Branch estate, the heirs
are inviting offers. Though already heavily discounted, the family has asked that I note its willingness to
consider any offer for a listed item in the Branch collection: Pre-Columbian art pottery; unique Native American
pawn pieces; Chinese zoomorphic cloisonnee forms; and a variety of other special collectibles. Bill had a good
eye, and this opportunity to purchase a fine piece at your price is seldom seen. To see all items in the Branch
collection, simply type the letters 'BB' into the search link on any page and all of Bill's listings will come up.

AND ANOTHER! Type the single word OFFER into the search box for additional great buy opportunities!

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AN ASSORTMENT OF NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY: GROUP 1 Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Latin American: Handiwork: Pre 1980   item# 771589 (stock# NAI.JWL.1)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 SEE EACH PHOTO FOR PRICE  This assorted and attractive group of individually priced Native American jewelry items (BB78 & 144; JI213A; WFJ423, 1117, 1128, 1262, 1268, 1286, 1308, 1314 & 1316) includes the following types: bracelet, buckle, ear studs, necklace and ring. Dating from the early 20th century (Old Pawn) to contemporary period, pieces containing coral, amber, mother-of-pearl, turquoise and jet were made by the Navajo, Zuni and one from either the Northwest Coast or Alaska. A few of them are touch-marked ...click for details EARLY 20TH CENTURY PIPE-AXE: EX NIGHT WALKER Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Handiwork: Pre 1930   item# 809444 (stock# RLK.2)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $2200.00  This decorative, early 20th century pipe-axe (RLK2) was purchased in March of 1988 at a shop in Ft. Collins, Colorado where a Native American named Night Walker was selling items from his personal collection, as well as those from others of the Northern Plains reservation to which he belonged in order to support needy tribal members. The axe, with an 18” long pipe stem wood handle, has an 8 7/8” long cast brass axe head stamped ‘Canada’ and a stamped arrow touch-mark pointed down towards the top ...click for details YAKIMA BEADED BAG, MID-20TH CENTURY Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Handiwork: Pre 1970   item# 447037 (stock# TEH.F06.2)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $1500.00  This large and colorful beaded bag (TEH.F6.2) is from the Yakima tribe of Washington. Measuring 10” x 12” in size (not counting fringes or thong handles), the Plateau bag dates into the mid-20th century and was once glued into a decorative frame by its owner, the late Chester Howard. In overall very good condition with a bold floral design on a deep yellow field near which two butterflies pose to alight, there are a few light stains on the beadwork. The supple hide back of the bag has some mildl ...click for details COLORFUL SANTA CLARA PUEBLO BOWL Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Pottery: Pre 1970   item# 496977 (stock# BB.073)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $375.00  This 6 7/8” wide, gray and white on red bowl (BB73) is attributed to an unidentified potter from the Santa Clara Pueblo of New Mexico. With a somewhat primitive geometric design and its gently scalloped, infolded rim, the bowl is believed to date into the early to middle 20th century. In overall good condition with a few minor rim dings and one small repair on the rim, the bowl makes an impressive decorator and has an early charm that will appeal to many. From the estate of Denver’s late Billy B ...click for details TWELVE INDIAN RELATED COLLECTIBLES: GROUP 1 Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Pre 1980   item# 770228 (stock# NAI.GROUP1)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 SEE EACH PHOTO FOR PRICE  This is a group of assorted and individually priced Native American collectibles (97.315AH, 99.78A & 102.73HHD; AXH2593; BB26; CH213 & 981A; DRC2; TEH122, 131 & 153; and WG107) that ranges in age from Paleo-Indian to 20th century southwestern Pueblo. Stone artifacts, pottery, and trade items of beads and copper make up this group, and geographic areas represented include: New Mexico, the Great Basin, Oregon, California, Georgia, Ohio, South Dakota…and others. Prices range from $20 to ...click for details TRADITIONAL NAVAJO FILLET-RIM JAR Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Pottery: Pre 1950   item# 809857 (stock# RLK.3)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $600.00  This attractively simple, earlier 20th century traditional Navajo jar (RLK3) has an appliqué fillet-rim and what has been described as a burnished pinon pitch finish. Measuring 7 ½” in height, this is a fine example of the style in overall very good condition with some fire clouding and a slightly rough texture that is original to the pot. It comes with a descriptive card, a map highlighting the Navajo country, and our certificate guaranteeing authenticity. Select or ask any question by referrin ...click for details EARLIER 20TH CENTURY NEZ PERCE PAPOOSE BELT Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Handiwork: Pre 1950   item# 609509 (stock# TEH.171)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $1500.00  This earlier 20th Century Nez Perce Papoose belt (TEH171) is mounted in a glass-fronted shadow box frame. Collected by the late Chester Howard, the 3 ¾” wide by 51 ½” long belt has a beaded floral design and dentalia dangles. With some wear and a few small holes, it is in overall good decorative condition. We will deliver to an address in the Denver Metro area after payment is made. The framed belt comes with a small display card and a biographical sketch about Howard, the late owner who founded ...click for details LARGE BEADED AND QUILLED SIOUX PIPE BAG Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Handiwork: Pre 1970   item# 447028 (stock# TEH.F01.1)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $1500.00  Although sinew sewn and quilled in the Sioux style, there is a question about whether this large and colorful bag (TEH.F1.1) was really Native American made. It appears to date into the mid-20th century, but at least one collector and dealer has expressed the opinion that it could have been made as a Boy Scout project, although another thought it was simply of late vintage. Probably no way of really knowing, but a potential buyer should consider this if looking for a bag that was unquestionably ...click for details LARGE BEADED BELT, CROW OR NORTHERN CHEYENNE Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Handiwork: Pre 1970   item# 447097 (stock# TEH.F08.3)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $900.00  From the estate of the late Chester Howard, this rather spectacular beaded floral strip or belt (TEH.F8.3) measures 30 ½” x 4 ½”. Dated to the mid 20th century, Howard noted that the belt was either Crow or Northern Cheyenne. Due to the initials ‘MS’ shown in cobalt beads, it is believed that the belt may either have been made under contract for a specific party, or that the initials were for the name of the Native American who made the belt. The back of the belt is canvas with a single irregula ...click for details NORTHERN PLAINS HORSEHAIR QUIRT, M. 20TH CENT Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Handiwork: Pre 1970   item# 447033 (stock# TEH.F03.3)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $600.00  Measuring 22 ¾” from the top of its loop wrist cord to the tip of its leather end, this tightly wrapped, dyed horsehair quirt (TEH.F3.3) is from the estate of the late Chester Howard. Howard had glued the quirt into one of his decorative frames, and there was no information as to its origin, or whether it had been Indian made, or perhaps prison made. In excellent condition and believed to date into the mid-20th century, the quirt comes with a small display card and a biographical write-up about ...click for details Return To Top View Next 10 Items PAGE: 1  2  3