North American Auction Company
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Old West & Firearms New Years Sale

Sat, Jan 12, 2019 12:00PM EST
Lot 356

Zuni Polychrome Pottery Owl Figure Effigy c. 1900-

Estimate: $400 - $800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot we have a early Zuni Native American Indian polychrome pottery effigy owl figure originating from 1900- 1920. The early 20th Century piece shows a handmade pottery construction with polychrome mineral pigment painted design in white, brown and red showing a feather and features design. The rotund figure shows a mother owl with two smaller baby owls on each protruding wing. The piece also shows a protruding beak and ears. The base is signed Q. or O. K. and shows original Sundog Gallery tag stating it to be a Zuni Owl with a price of $400. Provenance: From the renowned Sundog Fine Art Bozeman, Montana collection and collected by Bruce VanLandingham. Bruce VanLandingham was a pillar in the American Indian collecting community and a respected expert. Along with being an avid collector Bruce also was the sole owner of Sundog Fine Art Gallery in Bozeman which was both part museum and gallery. The effigy measures 3 3/4" tall by 3 1/2" wide

Condition

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