Original pair of Maliseet tribal snow shoes. The Maliseet people were also called the Malisit and Malecite. They are/were Native North Americans living in New Brunswick and Maine. The embellishments on the outer wooden frame are tufts of red-dyed moose hair. These 19th century snowshoes are in pristine condition. To learn more and see a similar pair, please visit: The Penn Museum Journal Volume 2 No. 4 (orig. publ. 1911), Fig. 67, Heye Collection Image Number 14357.
Navaho sterling and turquoise cuff bracelet, mid 20th century. Stamped with a small teepee on the inside. Measures 1.75 inches wide at center; inner circumference is 5.75 inches. For a petite wrist.
Early 20th century coiled grass basket in excellent condition. Wonderful swirl design with diagonally exposed brush ends. measures 5.5" high x 7" wide.
Vintage Roderick Tenorio sterling silver Pueblo cuff bracelet. Marked JMT sterling. Striking asymmetric design. Roderick Tenorio is a Kewa (Santo Domingo Pueblo) artisan who shares the hallmark with his wife Marilyn.
19th century Inuit snow knife. Small chip near the end of the blade. Otherwise fine condition. Measures 15.5" long.