Stolen Items

STOLEN - Traditional Zuni Pot - Tucson, AZ

Traditional Zuni Pot Stolen from Tucson, AZ Gallery, April 2, 2008

On April 2, 2008 at Michael D. Higgins and Son, Antique Indian Art a small Zuni Pot was stolen.

This image is of a stolen Zuni polychrome pot with three external frog effigy figures, approximately 5″ high x 5″ diameter.

On April 3, 2008 at Michael D. Higgins and Son, Antique Indian Art a small Zuni Pot was stolen. I wasn’t here, but my son’s new wife was and it was pretty traumatic for her.  She didn’t actually see the guy take it, but she had been talking with him and went to answer the phone.  He grabbed the pot and ran out the door – got in a car and took off. I finally had the police show up, so here’s the info. The thief was anglo, wore a baseball hat, and drove a blue suburban.

Tucson Police Report # 0804020397Officer Wycoff – Badge 43892Div. – 3/5

If you have any information about this pot, please contact: Michael D. Higgins at 4429 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85718, email:mdhggins@earthlink.net , phone (520) 577-8330, or cell (520) 444-3339.

STOLEN - Tohono O'odhom Jar - Scottsdale, AZ

Tohono O’odhom Jar Stolen from Scottsdale, AZ Gallery, March 27-28, 2008

A Tohono O’odham jar was taken from a Scottsdale, AZ Gallery on Thursday or Friday, March 27-28, 2008.

This image is of a stolen Tohono O’dham jar, 8″ diameter by 6″ deep, polychrome with spiders and lightning. Has a chip inside rim.

Reported to Scottsdale Police, Report # 08-09760.

If you have any information about this jar, please contact: Old Territorial Indian Arts, 7077 E. Main St. #7, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, 480-945-5432, email: oldtershop@aol.com .

STOLEN - Zuni Thunderbird Bracelet - Indian Wells, CA

Native American Thunderbird Bracelet Stolen Fom Indian Wells, CA Home, February, 2008

A Zuni Inlay Thunderbird bracelet was stolen from a home that was undergoing repairs in India Wells, California in February 2008.

This is a Sterling silver Zuni Thunderbird bracelet – circa 1970’s or earlier. Set with turquoise, coral, black coral (jet) and mother of pearl. From head to tail of thunderbird is 2-3/4″ and width is 5″.

If you have any information about this piece, please contact Detective Damon Butvidas, Palm Desert Sheriff Station, 73520 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260, Phone (760) 836-1600. You may also contact the owner of the stolen piece: Barbara Flock, 44095 Tahoe Circle, Indian Wells, CA 92210, Ph: (760) 340-1338, Fax: (760) 674-9159, email :barbaraflock2@msn.com .

STOLEN - Jewelry Collection - Santa Fe, NM

Jewelry Stolen from Santa Fe Home, January 20, 2008

On Sunday, January 20, 2008, approximately 100 pieces of jewelry were stolen from a Santa Fe, NM Home. Some of the available images are posted below:

The case number is: 08-001142 for Santa Fe, NM. If you have any information about any of these items, contact the Santa Fe Police or the owner, Suzanne Staley, phone 505-992-6172, email: suzanne@earlstaley.com

Descriptions of the stolen items are as follows:

  • Earrings:
  • 1. Frederico Sterling Filigree Earrings
  • 2. Red Swarovski Crystal Flower Earrings
  • 3. Zuni Knife Wing Earrings – Antique
  • 4. Pearl a Gold Filigree Mexican
  • 5. Italian Sterling Loops
  • 6. Fan Shaped Sterling Earrings
  • 7. White Moonstone and Black Druzy Sterling Earrings
  • 8. Domed Sterling Crow Indian Earrings
  • 9. Ridged Dome Sterling Earrings
  • 10. Taxco Sterling Tear Drop Earrings
  • 12. Turquoise a Sterling Turtles bought at Alb. Airport
  • 13. Old Kachina Turquoise a Sterling Clip Earrings
  • 14. Sterling earrings with small painting – gift of Betsy
  • 15. 14K Gold and Tiger?s Eye Drop Earrings
  • 16. Gold Filigree Oaxaca Half Moon Earrings
  • 17. Cultured Pearl Studs 6.5 MM
  • 18. Old Sterling and Turquoise Earrings
  • 19. Black Onyx and Sterling Dangle Earrings
  • Earrings Made by Suzanne Staley: marked SS
  • 20. Red Spiny Oyster a Sterling Disks
  • 21. Turquoise, Coral a Sugilite Earrings
  • 22. Persian Turquoise Earrings
  • 23. Vietnamese Jasper Pin and Dangle Earrings
  • 24. Scalloped Edge Turquoise Sterling Earrings
  • 25. Green Turquoise Fan and Sterling Earrings
  • 26. Sterling, Turquoise and Carnelian Earrings
  • 27. Red Potsherd and Sterling Earrings
  • 28. Black and white odd-shaped potsherd earrings in sterling
  • 29. Coral and Sterling Earrings contains 5 pieces coral each
  • 30. Turquoise and Coral Dangle Earrings
  • 31. Pink Rhodochrosite triple slab earrings
  • Necklaces and Rings Made by Suzanne Staley marked SS
  • 32. 14K Pendant with Roman Coin and 55 carat Labradorite Stone And Beads and gold spacer beads
  • 33. Freshwater Pearl, Garnet and Sterling Bali Bead Necklace
  • 34. Red a Green Jade, Pearl and Gold Beads Necklace
  • 35. 12-Strand Pearl Necklace with 14 K clasp
  • 36. Silver Coin Ring with lapis and Garnets
  • 37. Potsherd a Polished Obsidian Pendant on purchased Sterling neck ring
  • 38. Black and White Potsherd Pendant w/strip of turquoise And handmade sterling circle chain
  • 39. Large Potsherd Pendant with large oblong turquoise
  • 40. Large Treated Coral, black onyx beads and turquoise
  • 41. Byzantine Coin and Sterling Bracelet
  • 42. Sterling Oxidized Green Roman Coin and sterling bracelet
  • 81. Roman Coin, lapis and garnet large sterling ring
  • 82. Long slender mottled blue turquoise ring w/scalloped bezel
  • 83. Small Silver Roman Coin Sterling Little Finger Ring
  • Purchased Jewelry:
  • 43. Treasure or Memory Necklace with crosses
  • 44. Zuni Ring with Long Green Stones
  • 45. Large Green Turquoise a sterling ring purchased in Gallup
  • 46. Mexican Sterling a Mosaic Necklace with inlaid turquoise
  • 47. Turquoise and Garnet MATL dangle earrings
  • 48. Amethyst and Sterling Necklace to match above earrings
  • 49. Wide Turquoise Shadowbox Navajo Cuff – bought in Gallup
  • 50. Clamper bracelet in Fern design
  • 51. Clamper Mexican Silver Repousse Bracelet
  • 52. Wide Turkish Cuff bought in Istanbul, Turkey
  • 53. Double headed ram sterling bracelet bought in Greece
  • 54. 3-Strand branch coral necklace with sterling cross with coral
  • 55. Sterling, Turquoise, and Coral Bracelet and Ring
  • 56. Cultured 16?, 8 mm pearl necklace with teardrop pin/pendant And matching smaller teardrop earrings each set with pearls
  • 57. Old Zuni Knifewing Inlay Bracelet (bought in 50?s by mother In law)
  • 58. Large Slab Turquoise Ring bought in SF
  • 59. Oval Green Turquoise Ring bought in Gallup
  • 61. Turquoise Shadow-box Persian turquoise bracelet bought in Thoreau, NM
  • 62. 4 Narrow Bracelets with Persian Turquoise
  • 63. Coral Dangle Earrings bought in Albuquerque
  • 64. Italian Repousse sterling earrings with coral bought in Italy
  • 65. Italian large sterling loops – bought in Rome
  • 66. 18K Gold, Coral and Diamond Ring
  • 67. Old Sterling Deer Earrings – Indian
  • 68. Crow Indian Sterling Dome Earrings
  • 69. Marcasite Earring
  • 70. 12 Strand Seed Pearls
  • 71. Pearls, Bali Beads and Garnets Necklace
  • 72. Plain Baroque Pearl Strand 28?
  • 73. Long Turquoise Slab Earrings
  • 74. Medium Slab Turquoise Earrings
  • 75. Santo Domingo Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Cylinders
  • 76. Navajo Feather a Sun Sterling Earrings
  • 77. Large Sterling Fan Earrings
  • 78. Zuni Butterfly Pin
  • 79. Old Sterling Naja and long Indian Bead chain
  • 80. Two inlaid Zuni figure rings
  • 84. Barrel Turquoise Bead Necklace (Santo Domingo)
  • 85. Free-form black and turquoise Necklace (Santa Domingo)
  • 86. Black and rhinestone Fashion Watch
  • 87. Olive Green clamp bracelet Fashion Watch
  • 88. Red and rhinestone faux alligator Fashion Watch
  • 89. Jade carved Fish Pendant on silk cord
  • 90. Pair of gold-tone flower earrings with rhinestones in center
  • 91. Gold engraved cross approx. ?? from 1940?s on gold chain
  • 92. 18K Gold Oaxaca charm from Monte Alban, Mex.
  • 93. Assorted Sterling Neckrings from Rio Grande Jewelry, Alb – Round wide, v-neck, oval, narrow band
  • 94. 3? Round hoop earrings from Kimberly Gentry
  • 95. Turquoise Dangle Earrings from Hopi Jeweler
  • 96. Concho Belt with turquoise on each concho
  • 97. Heavy Cast Concho Belt with initials on back
  • 100. Green oval ring
  • 101. Fat Green ring
  • 102. Inlaid Santo Domingo KnifeWing Pin

STOLEN - Pottery Collection - Albuquerque, NM

Old American Indian Pottery Stolen from Albuquerque Gallery, January 13, 2008

On Sunday, January 13, five major pieces of American Indian Pottery were stolen from the Cowboys and Indians Gallery in Albuquerque, NM.
  

1) Stolen Zia Olla,
2) Stolen Zia Olla,
3) Sketch of Stolen San Ildefonso Jar
4) Stolen Zuni Dough Bowl,
5) Sketch of Stolen Zuni Heartline Deer Olla

Descriptions of the stolen items are as follows:

  • 1) Zia olla, early 1930s about 16″ H x 20″ Dia.
  • 2) Zia olla with crucifix 1910-20 14″ h x 18″ w with ladle wear on the top
  • 3) Black on cream San Ildefonso jar 1880-90 has wear at rim.
  • 4) Large Zuni dough bowl 1910 Rainbird design
  • 5) Med. Zuni Heartline Deer Olla

If you have any information about the stolen items, Tim Stump is the lead detective on the robbery case. If you have any new information, the case number is 0836355 and you can contact him at 505-924-6048. You may also contact the Cowboys and Indians Gallery at (505) 255-4054 or cowgirls@rt66.com

STOLEN - Clifford Fragua Sculpture - Albuquerque, NM

Native American Statue Stolen from Albuquerque Gallery, December 2, 2007

A sculpture was stolen from Shiprock Trading Company in Old Town Albuquerque on 12/02/07.

Stolen sculpture “Summer Breeze” by Clifford Fragua of Jemez Pueblo. It is 11″ x 16″ on a wood base. Please contact the Albuquerque Police Department if you have information about this theft.   The case number is 07-137869; Police contact number is (505) 768-2025. You may also contact the gallery at 505-242-4080 or email at albq@shiprocktrading.com with any information.

 

STOLEN - Moccasin Collection - Jackson Hole, WY

Antique Native American Moccasins Stolen in Jackson Hole, WY, November, 2007

We had a theft in November, 2007. The loss was seven pairs of antique moccasins. The moccasins were in display cases hanging from a stone fireplace in a restaurant at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.The moccasins were identified (from a photograph) by a local dealer in antiques.

The stolen moccasins were identified as follows (left to right):

  • Arapahoe child’s moccasins, circa 1895-1900
  • Sioux, fully beaded moccasins, circa 1885
  • Blackfoot moccasins, circa 1885
  • Sioux moccasins, circa 1885
  • Sioux children’s moccasins, circa 188
  • Cheyenne, partially beaded moccasin
  • Sioux, with buffalo tracks, fully beaded moccasins.

I am a detective with the Teton County Sheriff’s Office in Jackson Wyoming. Our report number is 0712S-2293. I can be reached at (307)733-4052 or emailgmerrell@tetonsheriff.org . Thank you, Gaylen Merrell, Detective, Teton County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson, WY.

STOLEN - Kathy Whitman Sculpture - Albuquerque, NM

Native American Statue Stolen from Albuquerque, NM Gallery, November 29, 2007

On November 29, 2007, a man in an old pickup truck bearing license plate JWS973 ran in and grabbed the statue at Wright’s Indian Art and ran out about 3pm. He was wearing a windbreaker and baseball cap. His face could not be seen.

The statue is by Kathy Whitman “Elk Woman”, Lakota, titled “A Blessing of Love” and retail value would be about $3000. It was at least 2 1/2″ feet tall. The sculpture was in pink alabaster on a wood base.

If anyone has any information on the stolen sculpture or on the old truck with license plate  JWS973 please contact the Albuquerque police department, case number 07136010, the report number is 071129000557, reporting officer R. Wuenschel #3373, or contact Wrights Gallery, phone 505-266-0120, e-mail info@wrightsgallery.com

STOLEN - Jewelry Collection - Flagstaff, AZ

Navajo and Pueblo Jewelry Stolen from Flagstaff, Arizona Gallery, November, 2007

The following items were stolen from Old Adobe Traders, 204-C E. Rte 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, on the morning of 11/03/07:

The stolen items include:

  • 1. Bracelet by Tommy Jackson, silver with one stone
  • 2. Bracelet, old silver and two row Coral
  • 3. Bracelet, old silver with three turquoise stones
  • 4. Bracelet, old style silver with single turquoise stone
  • 5. Bracelet, old style silver with two green turquoise stones.
  • 6. Bracelet, silver with three turquoise stones.
  • 7. Bracelet silver with single turquoise stone
  • 8. Necklace by Ray & Phyllis Rosetta, inlay shell
  • 9. Necklace by Jimmy Calabaza, Natural Turquoise, similar to image taken from Dextra Cerillo book
  • 10. Concho Belt, old silver on leather.

If you have any information about the stolen items, please contact Merlin Carlson phone: 928-774-2411, email: Merlin@OldAdobeTraders.com or or the Flagstaff Police Dept. Refer to case #07-24649.

STOLEN - Navajo Textile - Santa Fe, NM

Navajo Tree-of-Life Weaving Stolen from Santa Fe, NM Home, October 3, 2007

On October 3, 2007, a Navajo tree-of-life weaving was reported missing from a Santa Fe, NM home.

The stolen weaving is a Teec Nos Pos  Tree-of-Life pattern, natural brown background, circa 1920-30, approximate size 60″ x 36″, with red, black and white border. Please contact the Santa Fe Police Department, case #07-018003, contact person Maurice Dixon 505-986-9007, or contact the owner at deeann@shiprocktrading.com

STOLEN - Navajo Textile - Santa Fe, NM

Navajo Textile Missing from Santa Fe Gallery, September, 2007

The following item is missing from Shiprock Santa Fe as of Friday, September 14, 2007.  We believe it was taken sometime after August 20, 2007.

It is a small Navajo pictorial textile measuring 28″ x 33″ by Hilda Begay. Circa 1960s – 1970s.  Wool:  handspun natural; grey, white brown, four-ply; blue, black, red, turquoise, dark brown, green, pink and taupe.  If you have any information regarding this item, please contact Officer Jon Gonzales of the Santa Fe Police Department, case number 07-019762. Or contact Jamie Kahn at 1.877.982.8478, jamie@shiprocktrading.com .

STOLEN - Maria Plate - Scottsdale, AZ

Maria Plate Stolen September, 2007

A plain ware Maria plate was shoplifted from the Faust Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona, on Saturday, September 8th, 2007.

Description: Black Plain ware Plate signed Maria Poveka, 10 to 11 inch diameter. Anyone with information about this plate should contact David Stock, at: dsnative@cox.net  
or contact the gallery at 480-946-6345.

STOLEN - Marquesas Island Ear Ornament - Paris, France

19th Century Marquesas Island Ear Ornament

A 19th Century Marquesas Island ear ornament has been stolen from a client of Galerie Meyer in Paris, France.

A large ha’akai, or ear ornament. The spur is set into the base plate instead of being carved in-one as is the norm. Marquesas Islands, Polynesia. Sperm-whale tooth (physeter catodon) and fiber. Early to mid 19th century. 10 x 8.2 x 3.8 cm. The figure is 3 cm high.

Please contact either Galerie Meyer – Oceanic Art 17 Rue des Beaux-Arts Paris 75006 France TEL: (+ 33) (0) 1 43 54 85 74, FAX: (+ 33) (0) 1 43 54 11 12, MOBILE: (+ 33) (0) 6 80 10 80 22, AJPMEYER@aol.com or contact your local Police if you see this piece or are offered it for sale. a reward is offered for the return of the piece or information allowing the complete recovery of the item. Legal pursuit will be abandoned in exchange for the return of the art work in good condition.

STOLEN - Jewelry Collection - Santa Fe, NM

Jewelry Stolen from Santa Fe Collector’s Home, August 17, 2007

The following items were stolen from a Santa Fe private collector’s home on Friday, August 17, 2007. These items are showing up for resale on the internet.  Many of the stolen items are by contemporary Native American artists.

The missing items are as follows:

  • Three Leather Boxes–Hand tooled stack boxes-Appaloosa Leather stolen August 17, 2007
  • Coreen Cordova Sterling Link Bracelet with 10 Charms stolen August 17, 2007
  • Coreen Cordova Silver Charm– Cowboy Hat stolen August 17, 2007
  • Coreen Cordova Indian Head Ring & Matching Charm stolen August 17, 2007
  • James Reid Sterling Silver, 14K Gold Moon Bracelet stolen August 17, 2007
  • Rodeo Pin – Comstock stolen August 17, 2007
  • Kee J. Benally Large Round Rug Design Earrings/80s stolen August 17, 2007
  • James Reid Cowgirl Charm Bracelet stolen August 17, 2007
  • James Reid Chief Sterling Silver Belt stolen August 17, 2007
  • 60th Birthday Gift – White Gold and Diamond Horseshoe Necklace stolen August 17, 2007
  • Roberto Coin Diamonds by the Yard Necklace/for Horseshoe stolen August 17, 2007
  • Rodeo Cuff Bracelet by Susan Adams stolen August 17, 2007
  • Sterling silver rowel earrings by Susan Adams stolen August 17, 2007
  • Susan Adams sterling charm bracelet stolen August 17, 2007
  • Susan Adams sterling silver rowel earrings stolen August 17, 2007
  • Roger Miller Cowgirl Earrings (O?Farrell) stolen August 17, 2007
  • James Reid Sterling Silver, 14K Gold and Rubies Earrings(Chief) stolen August 17, 2007
  • James Reid (Olin West) Matching Chief Ring, Silver, Gold, Rubies stolen August 17, 2007
  • Rez Ponies Sterling Silver/14K Gold Belt Buckle (Value $1,000) stolen August 17, 2007
  • Harry Hudson Hand engraved sterling buckle stolen August 17, 2007
  • Clint Orms Sterling Silver, Yellow and Rose Gold Buckle stolen August 17, 2007
  • Comstock Heritage Trophy Sterling Buckle stolen August 17, 2007
  • Mona Van Rippin engraved heart with 14Kgold and garnet Buckle stolen August 17, 2007
  • Sterling Silver Jenny Blackgoat Concho Belt, collected artist of the Millicent Rogers Collection stolen August 17, 2007
  • Beaded Horse Figure Belt Buckle from Teri Greeves stolen August 17, 2007
  • Sterling Silver Stamped Concho Belt by Leon Martinez stolen August 17, 2007
  • Ernest Ransel Man’s Concho Belt stolen August 17, 2007
  • Ray Tracey Sterling Ranger Set stolen August 17, 2007
  • Jolene Eustace Sterling Sun Face Buckle with turquoise. and coral- stolen August 17, 2007
  • Harry Morgan Sterling Silver Bracelet stolen August 17, 2007
  • Harry Morgan Butterfly Pin-Old Style/turquoise stolen August 17, 2007
  • Clara Morgan Rowel Old Style Earrings stolen August 17, 2007
  • Bob Berg Sterling Silver, Yellow, Rose and Green Gold Bracelet stolen August 17, 2007
  • Bob Berg Sterling Silver, Yellow, Rose and Green Gold Band Ring stolen August 17, 2007
  • Bob Berg Sterling Silver,Yellow,Rose and Green Gold Earrings stolen August 17, 2007
  • Bob Berg Sterling Silver, Yellow, Rose and Green Gold Hair Clip stolen August 17, 2007
  • Bohlin/Michael Jordi Sheriff Watch stolen August 17, 2007
  • Catena Diamond Horseshoe Watch stolen August 17, 2007
  • Perry Shorty Mother-in-Law Bell– liberty nickel coin silver 2001 stolen August 17, 2007
  • Perry Shorty Coin Silver/Turquoise. Ring stolen August 17, 2007
  • Perry Shorty 2 1/2-3? cuff, stamped, coin silver purchased from artist stolen August 17, 2007
  • Perry Shorty Sterling narrow cuff bracelet stolen August 17, 2007
  • Perry Shorty Sterling /turquoise. butterfly pin stolen August 17, 2007
  • Ernie Lister old style sterling bracelet from Ingot stolen August 17, 2007
  • Ernie Lister old style ingot-hammered stamped ring stolen August 17, 2007
  • McKee Platero Sterling Silver, Old Style Repose? Bracelet stolen August 17, 2007
  • McKee Platero Sterling Silver Old Style Pin stolen August 17, 2007Sanford Storrer Cuffs – 1/4? wide each, stamped and repose? work stolen August 17, 2007
  • Vogt pair of sterling silver and 14K gold hoop earrings stolen August 17, 2007
  • Vernon Haskie (Santa Fe Indian Market Best of Show Winner) stolen August 17, 2007
  • Jan Loco (Award Winning Indian Market Winner) Star Concho Belt stolen August 17, 2007
  • Michael Little Elk Buckle- Sterling with Inlay Turquoise/lapis, coral stolen August 17, 2007
  • David Gaussoin Sandcast Sterling and 14K Gold 1/4? cuff stolen August 17, 2007
  • David Gaussoin Sandcast Sterling, Pink Druize with gold bezel stolen August 17, 2007
  • David Gaussoin Tufa Cast bracelet with wrapped steel stolen August 17, 2007
  • David Gaussoin Sterling Ring with Pink Druize, Oxidized swirling Center stolen August 17, 2007
  • Cody Sanderson Sterling Silver link solar Flare? Bracelet stolen August 17, 2007
  • Kenneth Johnson Sterling Silver/14K Gold Rainbow Cuffs (2) stolen August 17, 2007
  • Kenneth Johnson 1947 Coin Ring with 5 diamonds stolen August 17, 2007
  • Kenneth Johnson 14K Gold and Silver Rainbow Ring stolen August 17, 2007
  • Kenneth Johnson Sterling Coin Quarter Earrings stolen August 17, 2007
  • Keri Ataumbi, Ensemble Consisting of Bubbles in a Box bracelet gold earrings with diamonds, white sapphire in gold bezel, sterling and 18k gold duster rings stolen August 17, 2007
  • Calvin Martinez, Sterling Silver old style buckle with center turquoise stolen August 17, 2007
  • Calvin Martinez Sterling Silver Round Concho Pin/Carico Lake Turquoise stolen August 17, 2007
  • Bruce Hodgins, Old Style Sterling, Hammered/stamped Silver Bracelet, Watch Band and Matching Buckle with Turquoise stolen August 17, 2007
  • Elaine Horwich Gallery, Earrings ?Cowgirls Rule? stolen August 17, 2007Edison Smith, old style sterling silver/turquoise. pin stolen August 17, 2007
  • Kee Joe Benally Sterling silver, repose? work, Bracelet and earrings Earrings from the 1980s stolen August 17, 2007
  • Star York Sterling Silver Horse Belt Buckle stolen August 17, 2007
  • Sterling Silver Scrolled Collar Tips stolen August 17, 2007
  • Sterling Silver and 14K Gold tipped Vogt Collar Tips stolen August 17, 2007
  • 1950s Castillo Mexican Sterling demitasse Set stolen August 17, 2007
  • 1950s Castillo Mexican Sterling Ice Bucket perhaps with scroll B stolen August 17, 2007
  • 1950s Castillo Mexican Sterling Ice Tongs stolen August 17, 2007
  • 1950s Castillo Mexican Sterling Silver Pitcher- Scroll B Monogram stolen August 17, 2007
  • 1 Repousse Case & Comb stolen August 17, 2007
  • 3 small Sterling Silver Pill Boxes, 2 not so valuable, one an old european slide out box with 7 compartments stolen August 17, 2007
  • Antique Navajo Sterling/Stamped Shoe Horn from the 50s stolen August 17, 2007
  • Antique English Sterling Silver Shoehorn stolen August 17, 2007
  • Antique Navajo Arts and Crafts Association Letter Opener (?50s) stolen August 17, 2007
  • Diamond Hoop Earrings from Zayles stolen August 17, 2007
  • 14K Gold and Diamond Cocktail Ring .40ct. stolen August 17, 2007
  • 14 K Yellow Gold/Reverse White Gold Collar Necklace for Enhanser stolen August 17, 2007
  • Louis Vuitton Overnight Traveler Bag stolen August 17, 2007
  • Louis Vuitton Wallet by Brighton Leathers stolen August 17, 2007
  • Hand tooled leather checkbook cover by designer Mary Alice Palmer stolen August 17, 2007

These items are showing up for resale on the internet. If you have any information on these items, please contact the Criminal Investigations Department of the New Mexico State Police and the contact there is: Officer Steve Montano at 505-827-9066 . The City Case # is 07-014498. Anyone wanting to contact the police should contact Officer Montano of the criminal investigations department of the State Police, not the City  1.877.982.8478.

STOLEN - Baskets / Other Items - Bernalillo, NM

Baskets and Other Items Lost from Truck, 5 August, 2007

Following the Albuquerque show this evening (08/05/07) a box fell out of the truck of one of our employee’s while traveling North on I-25 near Bernalillo. He was quickly alerted that the box had fallen out and, by the time he was able to back up to the place where the box was lost, all that was left was one piece of bubble wrap. It is clear that someone retrieved and left with the box and its contents in the few short minutes it took to return to the point of loss. Though we are hoping that the person who picked up the box will contact us (each piece had a tag with our name on it), because of the short time that elapsed for the box to disappear and that our employee was clearly backing up in the median, we suspect that the retrieval of the box may not have been done with good intentions.
 

Items Missing After a Box Fell Off a Truck Near Albuquerque, NM, August 5, 2007.

  • Reference: 9001, Basket, Apache, willow and devils claw, ca. 1905, 4 x 16 inches
  • Reference: 7795, Moccasins, Sioux, native tanned hide sinew sewn and beaded, ca. 1870, 10 inches
  • Reference: 12682, Olla, Papago, yucca, devils claw and bear grass, last quarter of the 19th century, 20 x 14 ½ inches
  • Reference: 1060, Tableta, Jemez, painted muslin stretched over a wood frame, c.1900, 21 x 17 inches
  • Reference: 12200,Bowl/Tray, Pima, willow and devils claw, first quarter of the 20th century, 3 x 13 inches

Anyone with information about any of these the missing items should contact David Cook Galleries, phone 303-623-8181, cell 720-838-0262, or e-mail info@davidcookgalleries.com.

STOLEN - Navajo Textiles / Tohono O'odham Baskets - Casa Grande, AZ

Navajo Weavings and Baskets Stolen from Casa Grande, AZ Residence, July, 2007

Four Navajo Weavings and three Tohono O’odham baskets were discovered missing from a Casa Grande, AZ home on July 25, 2007.

  • 1) Two Grey Hills Rug by Rose Begay, approx. 3′ x 2′,
  • 2) Eight Figure Yei Rug, approx. 2-1/2′ x 4-1/2′,
  • 3) Storm Pattern Rug, approx. 5′ x 7′, grey, black and white,
  • 4) Western Outline Rug, approx. 5′ x 3′, brown, grey, black and white,
  • 5) Tohono O’odham basket approx. 13″ diameter,
  • 6) Tohono O’odham basket, approx. 13″ high x 11 “diameter,
  • 7) Tohono O’odham basket, approx. 13″ high, 11″ diameter at top, 10″ diameter at bottom.

Anyone with information about these items should contact Deputy Nichols at the Pinal County Sheriff’s Department, case #070728059, phone (520) 866-5511, or contact the owner, Marie Kieft, phone (520) 280-9090, email mariekieft@gmail.com .

STOLEN - Menomini Sheath & Argillite Pipe Bowl - In Transit

Sheath and Pipe Stolen in Transit May, 2007

Stolen Menomini Sheath and Argillite Pipe Bowl

In May, 2007, a Menomini black dyed buckskin and quilled sheath circa 1830, Size 10″ x 4-1/4″ and an Argillite pipe bowl 8″ x 3″ (approximately) went missing in transit. Please contact David West at Gallery West phone 520-529-7002 or Gallerywest@AOL.com if you have any information about the missing items.

STOLEN - Crow Rifle Case - San Diego, CA

Rifle Case Stolen from San Diego Residence, April, 2007

On April 26, 2007 via UPS we sent a San Diego city resident a very important artwork with a value of $25,000.00. I have enclosed a picture of the item in question and its description. Unfortunately the UPS driver instead of delivering it to the individual who had agreed to purchase it chose to simply leave it in front of the house, from where it was promptly stolen. We did not realize this theft had occurred until this past Thursday when I called the client and inquired why we had not received payment for our invoice which was enclosed in package. He was somewhat shocked and said he had never received a package from us. We immediately contacted UPS who did a trace of the shipment and told us they had simply left it in front of the house without a signature.

A classic Crow rifle case. Beautiful beadwork trimmed with trade cloth. 36″ long not including fringe. Forward fringe 22″ long, with 30″ drop. On buffalo hide. c. 19th century. EX: Drew Bax Collection. If you have information about this rifle case, please notify David Garcia,Sherwoods Spirit of America,1005 Paseo de Peralta,Santa Fe, NM 87501, 505-988-1776.

STOLEN - Contemporary Dance Regalia - Albuquerque, NM

Regalia Stolen from Gathering of Nations Powow, Albuquerque, NM, April, 2007

These are photos of some of the items stolen from Darrell Goodwill’s sister and brother-in-law (Melinda and Rick Whitecloud) when they came to the Gathering of Nations Powwow in Albuquerque in April, 2007. Their van was recovered but none of the beadwork, feathers, etc. were found. Please be on the lookout for these or spread the word. in case they appear on the open/black/pawn market any time soon. Thanks! If you have any information, please email the GON web site: website@gatheringofnations.com .

Please help our brothers and sisters recover their regalia! Pass this information on to everyone your know.  THANK YOU

STOLEN - Navajo Textiles - from New Jersey Home

Navajo Weavings Stolen from NJ Home, Approximately January 7, 2007

1) Stolen 3rd Phase Blanket, 2) Stolen Contemporary Blanket, 3) Stolen Transitional Blanket, 4) Stolen Transitional Blanket

If you have any information about these stolen Navajo blankets, please contact New Jersey State Police Detectives Harry Walansky or Brett Hogan at (908) 996-2864 refer to case # 040-2007-00009. a $1000 cash reward is being offered for their return and/or the arrest of the person(s) responsible for this theft.