Tribal

This finely and expertly carved Liganmi wooden vase was handcrafted in the late 1980s by Aboriginal artisan Dhuwanydjika, an early artist of the Yirrkala Arts and Crafts Centre (a community-controlled art center of Northeast Arnhem Land of Australia). This impressive piece features a band of flow...more>>

This small wooden carving of a bear by Cherokee artisan D. Smith was produced in the early 1990s. The surface of the wooden sculpture is very smooth to the touch, yet the facial details of the bear are exquisite. The artist’s signature has been etched into the belly of the bear.

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This unique necklace created by Sioux artist and designer Kathleen Kills Thunder in the late 1980s is composed of green glass trade beads, small black glass seed beads, medium-sized black glass globes and platform beads, and very large, chunky green with gold sparkle composite beads. The largest ...more>>

This stunning Oglala Sioux beaded necklace was handcrafted in the mid-1980s by jewelry-maker Kessie Fire Thunder at Pine Ridge, South Dakota. This beautifully designed traditional necklace has a central rosette that measures 2.25 inches in width and includes a colorfully beaded fringe that drops ...more>>

Though some folks object to the hunt, those of us who are Native American understand that one of the perennial mysteries of the great Circle of Life is that “life takes life in order to survive,” be it for food, clothing or protection. The red fox that gifted this gorgeous pelt was hu...more>>

From the 1920s comes this vintage Southwest Native American knife sheath, composed of leather and glass beads. The dark brown leather body of the knife sheath was hand-sewn with sturdy elk hide to hold securely a knife; it also has elk-hide fringe that has curled due to age. The diverse colored g...more>>

This exquisite bobcat fetish was hard-carved by Zuni artisan Ernie Mackel. The fetish is carved from picture jasper, and the artist has completely detailed the pelt of the bobcat, including the underbelly and the claws on the paws. Carving in this way gives the bobcat a strong, compact body with ...more>>

From Navajo potter Mary Arnl comes this stunning ceramic jar of horses galloping and chasing after each other. This mid-1980s hand-painted jar depicts the horses at dusk, with the primary colors of black horses over a background of dark brown (on the top and bottom edges of the jar), red, orange ...more>>

This nice carving of a kangaroo with tall background grass was purchased in 1976 by the parents of friends of Dogbotz Boneyard co-owner Patrick Price. The sculpted kangaroo image covers about 85 percent of one side of the emu egg. The rough grayish surface of the natural egg covers the reminder. ...more>>

Hand-carved from a beautiful piece of apple coral with a shell beak, this stunning hummingbird fetish was designed by Zuni artist Jason Red Elk, who lives in western New Mexico. This fetish is in wonderful vintage condition, and it is signed “Red Elk” on the bottom of its base.

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This colorful 8” Seminole Indian doll is simply a rare find. Hand-crafted sometime between the 1930s and 40s, she remains in very good vintage condition. Made traditionally with palm fiber by a Seminole doll maker, the cloth of her dress retains its original vibrant colors, showing ju...more>>

This beautiful ash and sweetgrass basket was made in 1993 by Passamaquoddy artisan Molly Neptune Parker of the Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance. This large basket is highlighted with yellow accent colors and has oval rings of braided sweetgrass (2 inches wide by 2.5 inches high) adhered by a si...more>>

The lovely cardinal portrayal on this stunning basket has great depth to it. The ruby red that forms the bird’s body, the black and yellow of its throat and beak, and the brown and green tones of the branches and leaves give the cardinal an almost three-dimensional quality. All aspects of t...more>>

Handmade by a Sioux artisan friend of Dogbotz Boneyard co-owner Patrick Price in the mid-1980s, this gourd rattle has been lightly dyed and sports two yellow stars and two red bird-like creatures. At the top of the rattle are two small feathers that have been adhered to the gourd, one of which is...more>>

This radiant starburst beaded belt buckle was hand-made by Lakota artisan Verine Laffery, a member of the Pine Ridge Reservation. The buckle was produced in the late 1980s.

What makes the buckle so stunning is that the front is made completely of beads, from white, yellow, orange and red ...more>>

This traditional Ojibwa choker, dating from the late 1970s, is composed of white-dyed bone tubes, red and blue plastic dodecahedral trade beads, and an oval abalone-shell pendant dyed turquoise. A 1.5-inch leather divider separates each section of bone tubes from that of beads. The beautiful abal...more>>

This 925 sterling silver, heart-shaped Zuni pendant is inlaid with turquoise. Dating back to the late 1970s, this quite small pendant so beautifully rendered in shape and color has a large “spirit.” It would make for a delightful gift for one’s soul mate, life partner, or dear f...more>>

Zuni artist Ronda Dosedo has created a contemporary, delightful, small beaded sculpture of a bunny holding a carrot — just in time to celebrate the Easter holiday! Using at first a small wooden form to shape the initial form of the bunny, the artist has then used cream-colored beads held to...more>>

Hand-carved from a pure white marble, this gorgeous buffalo fetish was designed by Zuni artist Russell Shack, who lives in western New Mexico. The white buffalo features stunning hand-etched detail throughout the pelt of the buffalo. The Buffalo also has jet-inlay eyes. This fetish is in wonderfu...more>>

The majestic moose portrayal on this stunning basket has great depth to it. The dark brown that forms the moose’s body and the gold and green tones of the forest floor and flora give the moose an almost three-dimensional quality. All aspects of the image are depicted with porcupine quills o...more>>

Handmade in 1994 by Osage artist Patrice Goetsch, this pair of stunning, beaded earrings has the image of a polar bear against a dark blue background. The earrings have a brick-stitch top with dangle bottoms with surgical steel hooks at top and glass beads throughout.

The earrings are in ...more>>

Zuni artists Farlan and Alesia Quetawki have created a contemporary, beautifully designed beaded sculpture of a box turtle — just in time to celebrate the freedom of Spring! Using at first a small wooden form to shape the initial form of the turtle, the artists have then placed, in a geomet...more>>

This beautiful white-on-red, Mimbreno-design Mata Ortiz pottery vase was created by potter Ana Trillo. This handmade, traditional pottery vase has a matte finish and thin walls. Its color scheme is white on red clay upon which the images of a quail, a lizard, and a duck pursuing a fish appear. Th...more>>

This stunning hard-carved soapstone sculpture of a kneeling hunter with his spear thrust forward was created in the early 1990s by Canadian Intuit artisan Alan Wolf. The intricately carved details of the hunter’s clothing and posture are executed with great craftsmanship. The spear is made ...more>>

This stunning, four-strand necklace created by Sioux artist and designer Kathleen Kills Thunder in the late 1980s is composed of faceted chunks of moonstone, iridescent blue beads, blue heart-shaped beads, and quartz nuggets. The largest moonstone bead measures approximate 1 inches by 0.75 inches...more>>

This charming piece of gold sheen obsidian has been sculpted into the shape of a Hawaiian chieftain. The fetish is in excellent condition. The gold sheen obsidian of this unique fetish appears black or dark gray in dim light; however, when tilted then viewed from the proper angle, a brightly spar...more>>

From Coyote Arts™, part of the Summer Coven, comes this Shaman Skull Dragon Rattle. It is Native American-made in the mountains of Utah by artist Tracy Jon Powell and has been crafted with natural materials and methods of construction.

All rattles made by Coyote Arts are ha...more>>

Zuni artist Betsy Ghahate has created a contemporary, delightful, small beaded sculpture of a spotted horse — just in time to celebrate the wonders of Autumn! Using at first a small wooden form to shape the initial form of the horse, the artist has then used gray and pink beads held togethe...more>>

This gorgeous 1950s, handmade Sioux barrette depicts the image of a sunflower in full bloom against a black evening sky. This piece is exquisite in every way, from the vibrant yellow, pink and orange seed beads to the supple brain-tanned leather to which the beads are attached. This barrette, oft...more>>

This simple yet beautiful bag fashioned by a traditional Klamath weaver has a banded design made of native materials. The bag dates back to the 1950s and was acquired at an estate sale in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Since the handles of the bag have split through years of usage, this tribal item shou...more>>

American Indian designer Paul St. John combines glass beads and porcupine quills to create a stunning contemporary barrette. A flower design on the top of a feather is composed of red and green glass beads, with the central white part of the feather made of porcupine quills and the feather’...more>>

This small contemporary, wooden boomerang handmade in the early 2000s is beautifully decorated with pyrographic (wood-burnt) spiritual images sacred to the Maori people of Australia. A boomerang is a tool, typically constructed as a flat air foil that, when thrown, is designed to spin about an ax...more>>

This gorgeous 1950s, handmade Sioux barrette depicts the mythical Thunderbird descending for the sky. This piece is exquisite in every way, from the vibrant yellow, red and orange seed beads to the supple brain-tanned leather to which the beads are attached. This barrette, often worn during triba...more>>

This large fetish can guide the student of spiritual pursuits in two ways: first, through the totem teacher it represents (Buffalo), and second, through the healing vibrations of the gemstone from which the image has been carved (Dragon Septarian).

Some of the spiritual lessons that more>>

This eye-catching Ojibwa pottery vase comes from the Curve Lake region of Ontario, Canada. The vase is glazed in part with a dark brown tone over the natural cream-colored surface of the pottery. It is decorated with traditional tribal figures all around its surface, and signed “Whetung Oji...more>>

This colorful beaded pendant was handmade by a Blackfoot artisan in the late 1970s. The butterfly image is beautifully composed of orange, red, white and varying shades of blue seed beads. The chain incorporates the same colors of beads to form a peyote-stitched cord. The chain uses a barrel-clas...more>>

This curious-looking walrus face sculpture was made in the 1980s by an Inuit (or Eskimo) artisan. Carved out of greenish gray soapstone, the face of the walrus has a stern look, and yet the details of the face, from puffy cheeks with tusks to flaring nostrils and wide-open eyes, are just stunning...more>>

Originally purchased in the 1940s then handed down to Dogbotz Boneyard co-proprietor Patrick Price, this vintage belt buckle was hand-made and beaded by a Hopi artisan. The buckle frame is covered with tanned deer hide, which serves as a base upon which the beads have been sewn. The seed beads of...more>>

From a small antique shop outside Austin, Texas comes this 1940s stunning three-star, hand-beaded medallion Navajo necklace. Each medallion sports a central white star surrounded by black and red beads in a traditional Navajo design. The medallions have been sewn onto discs of leather. From the c...more>>

From the Northwest Coast of Alaska comes this charming, light-colored wooden trinket box. The tile depicting the spirit of orca was designed and made by Haida artist Chris Mahan in the late 1980s. The lid of the box is not hinged, and the title of the tile as well as the artist’s signature ...more>>

A howling wolf set against the full moon and tall evergreens is part of the burnt-work designs that Clarence Polches, Mi'kmaq, has added to this small wooden jewelry chest.  Pyrographic (or burnt work) wolf prints appear on the front along with a traditional Wabanaki double-curve design ...more>>

From the Meskwaki Nation in Tama, Iowa, comes this vintage medicine bag or pouch hand-made by tribal artisan Brenda Youngbear. The pouch is made from deer hide and glass beads (yellow, orange, red, turquoise and black). The hide is in good vintage condition, showing a natural aging color. All the...more>>

The harvest design with watermelon and “cabbage roses” is an old Iroquois design. Here, the artist executes this design in porcupine quills on birch bark. He has added three sewing accessory baskets: a scissors case, a needle case and a pincushion basket — all placed inside the ...more>>

Dogbotz Boneyard has invested in the ceramics of the Vail Family not only because of the innovative, playful and unusual artistic techniques involved in the creation of horse hair pottery but also because of the portrait-like positioning of the animal subject, rendering it with a very animated fe...more>>

his little sculpture of a perched eagle can guide the student of spiritual pursuits in two ways: first, through the totem teacher it represents (Eagle), and second, through the healing vibrations of the gemstone from which the image has been carved (Howlite).

Some of the spiritual lessons...more>>