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Native American & Prehistoric Art

Freeman's | Hindman’s Native American, Prehistoric & Tribal Art specialists work with a comprehensive network of important dealers, private collectors, and museums. They leverage competition among worldwide bidders to achieve outstanding results for consignors in regularly scheduled auctions.

The department handles Native art of North America that spans centuries. These works are found in the forms of textiles, jewelry, basketry, beadwork, paintings, and sculpture. Major auctions are held in our Cincinnati and Denver offices.

Department Categories

Native American Art - Historic

Native American Art - Historic

As a leader in the industry, our Historic Native American Art auctions have sold over 40 million throughout the past 20 years. These auctions offer works from the 17th century – early 20th century, focusing on beadwork, textiles, pottery, baskets, jewelry, carvings and weaponry from the North American continent. Major live auctions are held twice a year in the Cincinnati office.

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Native American Art – Modern & Contemporary

Native American Art – Modern & Contemporary

Freeman’s | Hindman stands as a leader in the sale of Contemporary Native American Art. Our auctions focus on the development of the field from the 1960s to today's cutting-edge artists such as Earl Biss, Emmi Whitehorse, Ramona Sakiestewa, Tony Abeyta, Tammy Garcia, and Preston Singletary. Freeman’s | Hindman has set numerous world auction records for artists such as Fritz Scholder, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Kay WalkingStick, and David Bradley, solidifying the firm as the destination for Contemporary Native American Art. Auctions are held twice a year in our Denver saleroom and see explosive bidding from across the globe with results to match.

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Native American Jewelry

Native American Jewelry

Artists such as Juan de Dios, Leekya Deyuse, Lambert Homer, Charles Loloma and Lee Yazzie are a small selection of silversmiths who are found in our auctions. Traditional Native jewelry, early 20th century curios and souvenirs – such as spoons, bookends, and boxes – and Mexican silver are also found within these sales.

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Prehistoric Art & Artifacts

Prehistoric Art & Artifacts

Our auctions of Prehistoric Art & Artifacts focus on material from the Eastern United States, dating from the Paleo through the Late Prehistoric Periods (13,000 B.C.E. – 1650 C.E.). These specialty auctions have featured the collections of renowned collectors Jan Sorgenfrei, Art Gerber, Karl Parchert and Buzzy Mussatti.

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Native American Art - Historic

Native American Art - Historic

As a leader in the industry, our Historic Native American Art auctions have sold over 40 million throughout the past 20 years. These auctions offer works from the 17th century – early 20th century, focusing on beadwork, textiles, pottery, baskets, jewelry, carvings and weaponry from the North American continent. Major live auctions are held twice a year in the Cincinnati office.

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Native American Art – Modern & Contemporary

Native American Art – Modern & Contemporary

Freeman’s | Hindman stands as a leader in the sale of Contemporary Native American Art. Our auctions focus on the development of the field from the 1960s to today's cutting-edge artists such as Earl Biss, Emmi Whitehorse, Ramona Sakiestewa, Tony Abeyta, Tammy Garcia, and Preston Singletary. Freeman’s | Hindman has set numerous world auction records for artists such as Fritz Scholder, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Kay WalkingStick, and David Bradley, solidifying the firm as the destination for Contemporary Native American Art. Auctions are held twice a year in our Denver saleroom and see explosive bidding from across the globe with results to match.

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Native American Jewelry

Native American Jewelry

Artists such as Juan de Dios, Leekya Deyuse, Lambert Homer, Charles Loloma and Lee Yazzie are a small selection of silversmiths who are found in our auctions. Traditional Native jewelry, early 20th century curios and souvenirs – such as spoons, bookends, and boxes – and Mexican silver are also found within these sales.

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Prehistoric Art & Artifacts

Prehistoric Art & Artifacts

Our auctions of Prehistoric Art & Artifacts focus on material from the Eastern United States, dating from the Paleo through the Late Prehistoric Periods (13,000 B.C.E. – 1650 C.E.). These specialty auctions have featured the collections of renowned collectors Jan Sorgenfrei, Art Gerber, Karl Parchert and Buzzy Mussatti.

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Native American Art - Historic

Native American Art - Historic

As a leader in the industry, our Historic Native American Art auctions have sold over 40 million throughout the past 20 years. These auctions offer works from the 17th century – early 20th century, focusing on beadwork, textiles, pottery, baskets, jewelry, carvings and weaponry from the North American continent. Major live auctions are held twice a year in the Cincinnati office.

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Native American Art – Modern & Contemporary

Native American Art – Modern & Contemporary

Freeman’s | Hindman stands as a leader in the sale of Contemporary Native American Art. Our auctions focus on the development of the field from the 1960s to today's cutting-edge artists such as Earl Biss, Emmi Whitehorse, Ramona Sakiestewa, Tony Abeyta, Tammy Garcia, and Preston Singletary. Freeman’s | Hindman has set numerous world auction records for artists such as Fritz Scholder, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Kay WalkingStick, and David Bradley, solidifying the firm as the destination for Contemporary Native American Art. Auctions are held twice a year in our Denver saleroom and see explosive bidding from across the globe with results to match.

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Native American Jewelry

Native American Jewelry

Artists such as Juan de Dios, Leekya Deyuse, Lambert Homer, Charles Loloma and Lee Yazzie are a small selection of silversmiths who are found in our auctions. Traditional Native jewelry, early 20th century curios and souvenirs – such as spoons, bookends, and boxes – and Mexican silver are also found within these sales.

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Prehistoric Art & Artifacts

Prehistoric Art & Artifacts

Our auctions of Prehistoric Art & Artifacts focus on material from the Eastern United States, dating from the Paleo through the Late Prehistoric Periods (13,000 B.C.E. – 1650 C.E.). These specialty auctions have featured the collections of renowned collectors Jan Sorgenfrei, Art Gerber, Karl Parchert and Buzzy Mussatti.

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Department Highlights

Sioux Grizzly Bear Claw Necklace

Lot

Sioux Grizzly Bear Claw Necklace
Sold For
$75,000
Kiowa Child's Beaded Cradle

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Kiowa Child's Beaded Cradle
Sold For
$56,250
Yankton Sioux Beaded Buffalo Hide Shot Pouch, with Powder Horn

Lot

Yankton Sioux Beaded Buffalo Hide Shot Pouch, with Powder Horn
Sold For
$53,125
Tlingit Chilkat Dance Blanket 63 x 52 inches

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Tlingit Chilkat Dance Blanket
3rd Quarter 19th Century
63 x 52 inches
Sold For
$50,000
Navajo Pictorial Weaving

Lot

Navajo Pictorial Weaving
Sold For
$15,000
A Gold, Turquoise, Coral, Sugilite Bracelet

Lot

A Hopi Gold, Turquoise, Coral, Sugilite Bracelet, Charles Loloma
Length 5 1/4 x opening 1 x width 1 3/4 inches.
Sold For
$48,750
Navajo First Phase Silver and Turquoise Concha Belt

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Navajo First Phase Silver and Turquoise Concha Belt 
Sold For
$22,500
Black and Sienna Lidded Jar, with Turquoise Cabochons

Lot

Tony Da
(San Ildefonso, 1940-2008)
Black and Sienna Lidded Jar, with Turquoise Cabochons 
Sold For
$31,250
Navajo Classic Second Phase Blanket

Lot

Navajo Classic Second Phase Blanket
Sold For
$100,800
Sioux Grizzly Bear Claw Necklace

Lot

Sioux Grizzly Bear Claw Necklace
Sold For
$75,000
Kiowa Child's Beaded Cradle

Lot

Kiowa Child's Beaded Cradle
Sold For
$56,250
Yankton Sioux Beaded Buffalo Hide Shot Pouch, with Powder Horn

Lot

Yankton Sioux Beaded Buffalo Hide Shot Pouch, with Powder Horn
Sold For
$53,125
Tlingit Chilkat Dance Blanket 63 x 52 inches

Lot

Tlingit Chilkat Dance Blanket
3rd Quarter 19th Century
63 x 52 inches
Sold For
$50,000
Navajo Pictorial Weaving

Lot

Navajo Pictorial Weaving
Sold For
$15,000
A Gold, Turquoise, Coral, Sugilite Bracelet

Lot

A Hopi Gold, Turquoise, Coral, Sugilite Bracelet, Charles Loloma
Length 5 1/4 x opening 1 x width 1 3/4 inches.
Sold For
$48,750
Navajo First Phase Silver and Turquoise Concha Belt

Lot

Navajo First Phase Silver and Turquoise Concha Belt 
Sold For
$22,500
Black and Sienna Lidded Jar, with Turquoise Cabochons

Lot

Tony Da
(San Ildefonso, 1940-2008)
Black and Sienna Lidded Jar, with Turquoise Cabochons 
Sold For
$31,250
Navajo Classic Second Phase Blanket

Lot

Navajo Classic Second Phase Blanket
Sold For
$100,800
Sioux Grizzly Bear Claw Necklace

Lot

Sioux Grizzly Bear Claw Necklace
Sold For
$75,000
Kiowa Child's Beaded Cradle

Lot

Kiowa Child's Beaded Cradle
Sold For
$56,250
Yankton Sioux Beaded Buffalo Hide Shot Pouch, with Powder Horn

Lot

Yankton Sioux Beaded Buffalo Hide Shot Pouch, with Powder Horn
Sold For
$53,125
Tlingit Chilkat Dance Blanket 63 x 52 inches

Lot

Tlingit Chilkat Dance Blanket
3rd Quarter 19th Century
63 x 52 inches
Sold For
$50,000
Navajo Pictorial Weaving

Lot

Navajo Pictorial Weaving
Sold For
$15,000
A Gold, Turquoise, Coral, Sugilite Bracelet

Lot

A Hopi Gold, Turquoise, Coral, Sugilite Bracelet, Charles Loloma
Length 5 1/4 x opening 1 x width 1 3/4 inches.
Sold For
$48,750
Navajo First Phase Silver and Turquoise Concha Belt

Lot

Navajo First Phase Silver and Turquoise Concha Belt 
Sold For
$22,500
Black and Sienna Lidded Jar, with Turquoise Cabochons

Lot

Tony Da
(San Ildefonso, 1940-2008)
Black and Sienna Lidded Jar, with Turquoise Cabochons 
Sold For
$31,250
Navajo Classic Second Phase Blanket

Lot

Navajo Classic Second Phase Blanket
Sold For
$100,800
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Full Biography Headshot of Danica Farnand
Danica Farnand
Vice President, Head of Department, Native American Art
Ms. Farnand has helmed the Native American Art department since its inception at Cowan's Auctions in 2003, developing it into one of the most respected and successful departments in the category. Throughout her career, Ms. Farnand has sold over $50 million in Native Art, and has created focused and curated auctions for 19th and 20th century Native works, Jewelry, and Modern and Contemporary Native and Indigenous Arts. A distinguished expert in her field, Ms. Farnand is a respected voice in the ongoing dialogue between Native American tribal groups and the collecting community regarding culturally significant objects, serving as a board member of the Authentic Tribal Art Dealers Association (ATADA) since 2019, and spearheading the effort to return a sacred Ahayu:da wooden figure to its rightful home in the Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico in 2020. She has also been an appraiser on Antiques Roadshow since 2016. Ms. Farnand holds an M.A. in Anthropology from the University of Cincinnati and a B.A. in Art History from John Carroll University.
 
Full Biography Headshot of Erin Rust
Erin Rust
Associate Vice President, Specialist, Native American Art
Erin Rust is a specialist in the Native American, Prehistoric & Tribal Art department at Hindman.
Ms. Rust began as a specialist in Native American Art and Artifacts at Cowan’s Auctions in 2017, with a focus on Native jewelry and Midwestern prehistoric artifacts. She has also worked on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana and on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Ms. Rust holds a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design with a minor in History, concentrating in Native Studies, from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ms. Rust also appears on the top-rated PBS television program Antiques Roadshow.

Auction Specialists

Headshot of Danica Farnand

Danica Farnand

Vice President, Head of Department, Native American Art

Headshot of Erin Rust

Erin Rust

Associate Vice President, Specialist, Native American Art

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