Stolen Items

STOLEN - Ivory Seal Toggle

Eskimo Ivory Seal Toggle Stolen During Vetting of Tribal & Textile Arts Fair in San Francisco, CA
February 11, 2010

Height approximately 2-3/8″. If you have any information about this artifact, please contact John Giltsoff, Petunies 28, Ses Costes, 17255 Aiguablava, Girona, Spain, Tel: +34 972 624001, Fax: +34 972 624007, giltsoff@gmail.com

STOLEN - Plateau Woman's Dress Top - Portland, OR

During the night of Friday, November 26, 2009, there was a break-in at the Arthur W. Ericson Gallery in Portland, OR.

The stolen piece is a Plateau woman’s dress top, c. 1900. At the time it was stolen it was in mint condition. It is thread sewn on canvas with a red cloth lining. The beading is two needle spot stitch and the execution was excellent.

The thieves broke through the display window in the store and were able to reach the piece and pull it off its stand and through the window. We have armorcote on our windows which make it harder for someone to put a hole through the window. However our coating was about 15 years old and the people who replaced the armorcote after the theft told me that armorcote becomes brittle and loses its strength after about 10 years.

The police responded to the burglary. The Case Number is 09-106106. The reporting officer is David P. Sanders of the Portland Police Bureau, Central Precinct,111 S.W. 2nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97204, telephone # (503) 823-0097. If you have any information about this dress top, please contact the Portland Oregon Police Department or contact the gallery at arthur@arthurwerickson.com

STOLEN - Antique American Indian Jewelry - Tucson, AZ

35 pieces of jewelry were stolen from Medicine Man Gallery during
the night of October 14-15, 2009

The theft address was Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery, 2990 N. Swan Road, Suite 149, Tucson, AZ. The contact phone number is 1-800-422-9382. If any of the items are located, please contact the City of Tucson Police Department and reference Case Number 0910160377. Our email address is art@medicinemangallery.com.

  • J1359, Navajo Silver Bracelet with Natural Turquoise, Circa 1930, Bracelet size 7.5
  • J2261, Navajo Gold and Turquoise Ring,Size 5
  • J2366, Navajo Turquoise and Silver Ring, circa 1980, Size 7
  • J2369, Navajo Turquoise and Silver Ring, circa 1980, Size
  • J2392, Navajo Turquoise and Silver Ring, Circa 1960, Size 5.5
  • J2567, Navajo Ingot Silver and Turquoise Bracelet, Circa 1920, Bandwidth 1.5″, Size 7 including gap of 1″
  • J2604-011, Zuni Turquoise and Silver Ring, Circa 1950, Face dimensions are 1 by 1 inch, Size 7, Stamped “CW” on the underside
  • J2604-013, Zuni Silver Ring with Turquoise and Mother of Pearl, Circa 1960, Face dimensions are 1.875″ by 1″, Size 7.5
  • J2604-015, Zuni Silver and Turquoise Ring, Circa 1950, Size 5.5, Face dimensions are 1.5 by 1.25 inches
  • J2604-019, Zuni Turquoise and Silver Ring, Circa 1950, Face dimensions 1.125 by .75 inches, Size 4
  • J2604-028, Navajo Silver and Turquoise Ring Circa 1950, Face dimensions 1.25 by .875 inches, Size 7.5
  • J2715, Navajo Turquoise and Silver Bracelet – Fred Harvey, Circa 1930, Bracelet size 5.5 including gap of 1″, Bandwidth 5/8″
  • J2725, Navajo Turquoise and Silver Bracelet, Circa 1950, Bracelet size 6 including gap of 7/8″, Bandwidth is 1″, Hallmark “RB STERLING”
  • J2730, Navajo Turquoise and Silver Bracelet, Circa 1950, Bracelet size 6.25 including gap of 1.125″, Bandwidth is ¾”
  • J2867, Navajo Silver Bracelet, Circa 1970, Bracelet size 6.25 including gap of 7/8″, Bandwidth is 1″, Stamped “STERLING”
  • J2870, Navajo Turquoise and Silver Bracelet, Circa 1950-60, Size 6.25 including gap of 2″, Bandwidth is ½”, Stamped “STERLING”
  • J2872, Navajo Silver and Turquoise Bracelet, Circa 1930, Bracelet size 5.75 including gap of 1.25″, Bandwidth is ½”, Stamped “STERLING”
  • J2880, Navajo Silver Bracelet, Circa 1960, Size 7.5 including gap of 1.25″, Bandwidth is 1.875″
  • J2900, Navajo Sandcast Silver Bracelet with Green Stone, Circa 1950, Bracelet size 6.75 including gap of 1.25″, Bandwidth is 1.75″
  • J3192, Zuni Silver and Turquoise Bracelet, Circa 1930, Bracelet size 6.5
  • J3227, Navajo Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace, Circa 1940, Chain length is 31.5 inches, Naja is 3″ in diameter. The blossoms measure 1.75 by .75 inches
  • J90106-038-035, Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Silver Bracelet, Circa 1980, Bracelet size 6.75 including gap of 7/8″, Bandwidth is 1.25″
  • J90106-038-036, Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Silver Bracelet, Circa 1960, Bracelet size 7.5 including gap of 1.375″, Bandwidth is 1.5″, Stamped “JF”
  • J90106-038-037, Navajo Spider Web Turquoise and Silver Bracelet, Circa 1970, Bracelet size 7 including gap of 1.625″, Bandwidth of 1.75″, Stamped “JR”
  • J90315A-128-008, Navajo Silver and Turquoise Bracelet by Fannie Platero, Circa 1970, Bracelet size 6.5 including gap of 1.125″, Bandwidth is ½”, Hallmark “F” for Fannie Platero
  • J90368-018-002, Navajo Turquoise Necklace, Circa 1970, Chain length 30.5″
  • J90755-019-002, Navajo Silver and Turquoise Bracelet by Arlene Blackgoat, Circa 1980-90, Bracelet size 6.5 including gap of 1.125″, Bandwidth is 1″, Stone is 7/8 by 15/16 inch
  • J91430-019-004, Navajo Turquoise and Silver Ring, Circa 1940, Size 8, Face dimensions are 1.875 by .875 inches, Hallmarked “B STERLING B”
  • J91924-039-006, Navajo Turquoise Bracelet, Circa 1910, Bracelet size 6.75 including gap of 1.125″, Bandwidth is .25″
  • J92305-129-223, Navajo Silver Sandcast and Turquoise Bracelet
  • J92305-129-522, Navajo Silver and Turquoise Bracelet
  • J92305-129-801a, Navajo Silver and Turquoise Ring, Size 6.25
  • J92305-129-802d, Navajo Silver and Turquoise Ring, Size 4.75
  • JH154, Navajo Silver and Turquoise Bracelet – Fred Harvey, Bracelet size 6.5 including gap of 1-1/16″, Circa 1930-40
  • JN020, Silver Cross Design Bracelet, Stamped “AJ” inside of a horseshoe

Stolen - Hi-Top Mocs & Zia Jar, Santa Fe, NM

During the night of October 2, 2009, there was a break-in at the Spanish and Indian Trading Company in Santa Fe, NM. Two large items were stolen.

 

The Zia jar is approximately 15″ in diameter, the mocs are more than 12″ tall. If anyone has information about either of these items, please contact the Sannta Fe Police Department or The Spanish and Indian Trading Company atspanishindian@qwestoffice.net or (505) 983-6106.

STOLEN - Antique Navajo Bracelet - Denver, CO

Antique Navajo Bracelet Stolen from Widow’s Home, Denver, Colorado, circa August 1, 2009

An antique Navajo Bracelet with five robin’s egg blue stones on stamped bracelet, stones separated with two silver drops, high bezels, 1900 – 1925 was stolen from the home of a Bobrick Antiques customer approximately August 1, 2009.

The case number is 09-448156 handled by Detective Jorge Hernandez of the Denver, Colorado police department. You may also contact Chris or Lew Bobrick, Lewis Bobrick Antiques, 1213 E. 4th Ave, Denver, Colorado 80218, phone: 303-744-9203, email: dnyl@mho.net .

STOLEN - Basket Collection - Hemet, CA

A collection of nineteen American Indian Baskets were stolen from a Hemet, CA home in early August, 2009.

In all, nineteen items have been stolen – Hopi, Karuk, Hupa – not sure of dimensions but relative sizes are correctly shown in large versions of images. 2 Karuk hats, 2 Hopi baskets, 1 Hopi Platter, 1 Karuk Wall Hanging, 1 Karuk woven bottle, 2 Hupa baskets, 10 Karuk baskets – most of the Karuk baskets were made by Florence Harrie, all items 70 years or older.

If you have any information about these baskets, please contact Officer Walter Mirz, Badge # 9340, Case #D092180060, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, 43950 Acacia Ave, Suite B, Hemet, CA 92544, phone: (951) 791-3400. You may also contact the owner, Margaret Rae Swan, Hemet, CA 92544, Hm# 951-927-1015, Cell# 951-570-9076.

STOLEN - Contemporary Arland Ben Bracelet - Pasadena, CA

Contemporary Native American Gold Bracelet Stolen from Pasadena, CA Show, Weekend of June 19-21, 2009

A Navajo gold overlay bracelet by Arland Ben was stolen from a booth at the Pasadena, CA Indian Show during the weekend of June 19-21, 2009. The bracelet is 1″ wide and has overlay rock art designs.

If you have any information about this bracelet, please contact the Pasadena Police Department, Officer Petrella, 626 744-4501. Report number 09027156. You may also contact the gallery at jackson.jc2@gmail.com, phone (970)247-8277.

STOLEN - Native American Pipe - Seattle, WA

Native American Pipe Stolen from Folk Life Festival in Seattle, Washington, Memorial Day Weekend, 2009

This morning a local artist contacted me to help get the word out about a piece of stolen art, a stone and brass pipe done with northwest coast form line design. He had sent it to the Seattle Folk Life Festival with one of the co-owners of the Devil Fish Gallery here in Sitka. Someone lifted it off her table sometime over the weekend.

He made the pipe several years ago and it was featured in a small exhibit here at the Sheldon Jackson Museum and the Devil Fish Gallery as well as an exhibition in New Zealand. I’ve attached a picture of the pipe. The pipe has a stone bowl (both the dark and the reddish color) and the stem is brass. Dimensions: 3.5 L (bowl only) x L 4″ (stem) x H 2″. The pipe has been exhibited at the Sheldon Jackson Museum and the Devil Fish Gallery in Sitka as well as an exhibition in New Zealand.

The case number and contact info with the Seattle PD is #09-177600 and an email contact is patricia.hayes@seattle.gov. You may also contact the artist, Dave Galanin, at 907-738-9486, or Cass Pook from the Devil Fish Gallery who took the pipe to Seattle at 907-738-1255

STOLEN - Numerous Tribal Objects - In Transit: New York to San Francisco

Joe Loux had a large number of art objects and jewelry stolen from a crate that was shipped on May 18th 2009 via DHL from the Gramercy Armory, 68 Lexington Street, New York City, after participating in the Textile & Tribal Arts Show. The shipment contained all his inventory from the show, including antique, ethnographic jewelry, textiles and sculpture. Joe received the crate in San Francisco on May 29th, 2009.

Upon opening the crate, it was obvious that all the gold and silver jewelry had been stolen (with the exception of one small parcel of silver jewelry), as well as several other large scale sculptural objects.

The theft has been reported to the police: Case Number: 090555833, Contact: Officer Johnson, badge no. 2333, San Francisco Police Department, Thomas J. Cahill Hall of Justice, Report Management Section, 850 Bryant St., Room 475, San Francisco, CA 94103-4603, phone: (415) 553-1141.

A reward is offered. If you have any information that could help with this case please contact Joe Loux, 574 Kansas Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, Tel: 415 861 2588, Cell: 505 695 6626, E-mail: katie.loux@gmail.com

Description of stolen objects:

  • Walking sticks, Shanxi Province, Northern China, mid-late 19th century. Wood. (Objects 1,2,3,4).
  • Monkey sculpture, northern China, early Qing Dynasty, 18th century. Sandstone. 11 inches in height. (Object 5).
  • Monkey sculpture, China, late 19th century. Wood with polychrome pigments. 13 inches in height. (Object 6).
  • Stool, Li people, Hainan Island, China, 19th century. (Object 7).
  • Scholar’s object, Shanxi Province, Northern China. Burl root. 29 inches in height. (Object 8).
  • Nuo mask with articulated jaws and eyes, Tujia ethnic group, Guizhou province, Southwest China, mid-19th century. Wood. Height 13 inches. (Objrct 9).
  • Maori staff, New Zealand, Polynesia, 1870s. Wood. 49 inches in height, 2 inches in width. (Object 10).
  • Lampit, Sumatra, Indonesia, 19th century. Bamboo and woven cotton. 43 x 39 inches. (Object 11).
  • Aymara cloak pins, Bolivia, 19th century. (Object 12 (group of three on right of picture)).
  • Bracelets, China, Ming Dynasty. Gold.
  • Rings, China, Ming Dynasty. Gold.
  • Pair of spiral ear-plugs, China, Yuan Dynasty. Gold. 18K
  • Torque, Yuan Dynasty, Mongolia. Gold. (Object 13).
  • Necklace, Burma. Gold (small beads). (Object 14).
  • Necklace, Burma. Gold (large beads). (Object 15).
  • Ring, Indonesia, Gold.
  • Rings, Cambodia. One with gold and carnelian, two with gold and garnet. (Object 16,17).
  • Rings, Thailand, 18th century. Gold.
  • ‘Woven’ ring, Thailand, 18th century. Gold.
  • Necklace, Minangkabao people, Sumatra, Indonesia, 19th century. Coral and gold beads. (Object 18).
  • Marriage necklace with ‘flower’ pendants, South India, early 20th century, Gold, 22K.
  • Strands of dowry beads, Kerala, S. India, mid-20th century. Gold with wax core.
  • Pairs of ear-rings, Gujarat, Northwest India (simple leaf-shaped ear-rings), mid-20th century, Gold. (Objects 19,20,21).
  • Pair of ear-rings, Gujarat, South India, early 20th century. These are tribal ear-cuffs adapted for modern use, 22K gold. (Object 22).
  • Pair of ear-rings with screws to fasten the stem, Himachal Pradesh, India, early 20th century. Gold.
  • Pairs of ear-rings, Himachal Pradesh, India. Gold with filigree. (Objects 23,24,25).
  • Pair of ear-rings with spiral detail, Himachal Pradesh, India, early 20th century. Gold.
  • Pair of ear-rings with chains, Himachal Pradesh, Northwest India. Gold with filigree.
  • Pairs of pandi hoop ear-rings, Rajasthan, Northwest India, mid-20th century. Gold. (Objects 26,27,28).
  • Pair of ear-rings, Rajasthan, Northwest India, 1920s. Gold with glass cabochons.
  • Pair of ear-rings, Rajasthan, Northwest India, 1940s. Gold with granulations. (Object 29).
  • Large gold patri with Hindu deities, Rajasthan, Northwest India, early 20th century. Gold.
  • Orissa necklace, East India, Late 19th century. Silver with contemporary crown knotting. 17 inches in length. (Object 30).
  • Orissa necklace, East India, 19th century. Silver with contemporary crown knotting. 17 inches in length. (Object 31).
  • Orissa necklace, East India, 19th century. Silver with contemporary crown knotting. 17 inches in length
  • Large rings, Orissa, East India, 19th century. Silver
  • Rings, South India, 19th century. Silver.
  • Necklace (adapted from a horse ornament – large bead chain, double strand choker), Rajasthan, Northwest India, 19th century. Silver with contemporary crown knotting.
  • Necklaces, (adapted from a horse ornament – small bead chain), Rajasthan, Northwest India: one long strand, 30 inches in length; one single choker (18 inches in length), 2 double strand chokers (both measuring 18 inches in length). (Objects 32,33).
  • Necklace, Andhra Pradesh, India, 19th century. Silver with gold wash and contemporary crown knotting. (Object 34).
  • Necklace, Andhra Pradesh, India, 19th century (three narrow beads on strand, different in shape from the necklace described above). Silver with gold wash and contemporary crown knotting.
  • Rings with three cabochons, Tibet, 19th century. Silver with coral.
  • ‘Saddle’ ring with single cabochons, Tibet, 19th century. Silver with coral.
  • Tagamout bead necklace, Berber, Morocco, late 19th century. Silver with enamel and contemporary crown knotting. 18.5 inches in length. (Object 35).
  • Rings, Berber, Morocco, 19th century. Silver with enamel
  • Khamsa (Hand of Fatima) necklace, Berber, Morocco, 19th century. Mediterranean coral with silver pendants and contemporary crown knotting. (Object 36).
  • Necklace with talismanic pendant, Morocco, 19th century. Silver with enamel, and contemporary crown knotting. (Object 37).
  • Necklace with talismanic pendant, Morocco (three pendant strand), 19th century.
  • Pair of bracelets, Berber, Morocco, 19th century. Silver with enamel.
  • Pair of fibulae, Berber, Morocco, 19th century. Silver with enamel.
  • Pair of ear-rings, Morocco, 19th century. Silver with coral
  • Necklace, beads from Anti-Atlas, Morocco, 19th century. Silver with contemporary crown knotting.
  • Necklace, Kabylie, Mediterranean Algeria, early 20th century. Silver, coral, enamel and cotton (attaching the pendants to the necklace). 28 inches in length. (Object 38).
  • Bracelet, Kabylie, Algeria, 19th century. Silver with coral and enamel.
  • Pair of bracelets, Kabylie, Mediterranean Algeria, 19th century. Silver. (Object 39).
  • Pair of bracelets, Kabylie, Mediterranean Algeria, 19th century. Silver.
  • Pair of Kabylie bracelets, 19th century, Silver. (Object 40).
  • Single Kabylie bracelet, 19th century. Silver.
  • Rings with astrological chart engravings, Mauritania, North Africa, 1930s. Silver
  • Tuareg rings, Niger/Mali, mid-20th century, Silver with agate. (Objects 41,42,43,44).
  • Mala necklace, Tibet, 19th century. Bone.

STOLEN - Navajo Concho Belt - Santa Fe, NM

Navajo Concho Belt Stolen from Santa Fe, NM Gallery, May 21-22, 2009

A large Navajo Concho Belt was stolen from Spanish and Indian Trading Co, Santa Fe, NM on May 21 or 22, 2009.

The stolen belt had nine conchas, one of which had been made into the buckle. It had a new dark brown leather strap. The conchas were about 3 and 1/2 inches wide.

The police case number is 09-008129. The officer who came here was Donald Duran, and his voicemail number is 505-955-5220. You may also contact the gallery at (505) 983-6106, emailspanishindian@qwest.net.

STOLEN - Native American Baskets - Coolidge, AZ

Native American baskets were stolen from the Coolidge Historical Museum in Coolidge, Arizona, between April 18 and 21, 2009

Several Native American baskets were taken from the Coolidge Historical Museum in Coolidge, Arizona. The burglary took place between April 18 and 21, 2009. Suspects entered the building by separating metal siding from the rear of the building. They avoided activating the alarm system. Taken were 14 Native American Baskets among other historical artifacts. All the descriptions follow

  1. Pima – coil weave of willow and devils claw over coils of cattail reed – black center radiating whirlwind design, 13” diameter.
  2. Pima – coil weave of willow and devils claw over coils of cattail reed – design of butterfly wings, 7 ¼” diameter. (pictured)
  3. Pima – bowl shape, coil weave of willow and devils claw over coils of cattail reed – connecting diamonds around side, 6” diameter.
  4. Pima – cylinder shape, coil weave of willow over coils of cattail reed – stacked black arrows alternating with stacked negative arrows, 7 ½ “ diameter, 4” high.
  5. Pima – shallow form, coil weave of willow and devils claw over cattail reed – squash blossom design, 15” diameter, 4 ½ “high.
  6. Pima – shallow form, coil weave of willow and devils claw over cattail reed – butterfly design, 14 ½” diameter, 2 ½” high. (pictured)
  7. Paiute _ coil weave of squawberry sumac with red bundles – Navajo wedding basket design, 15” diameter.
  8. Pima – bowl, coil weave of willow and devils claw over coils of split cattail reed – six point with coyote tracks interspersed, 6” diameter, 1 ½” high.
  9. Tohono O’Odham – horsehair plaque, coil weave of horsehair, squash blossom design, 5 ½” diameter.
  10. Tohono O’Odham – horsehair shallow form, coil weave of horsehair – squash blossom design, 7” diameter, 1 ½” high.
  11. Pima – olla, coil weave of willow and devils claw over coils of split cattail reed – fret design, 6” diameter, 6” high.
  12. Pima – cylinder shape, coil weave of willow and devils claw over coils of split cattail reed – black center squash blossom design, 9” diameter, 8” high. (pictured)
  13. Tohono O’Odham – shallow form, coil weave of split yucca and green yucca leaf over bundled bear grass with devils claw – four point center with stepped design on rim, 12 ½” diameter, 3” high.
  14. Tohono O’Odham – cylinder shape, large coil weave of split yucca leaf over bundles of bear grass with devils claw –  stepped design, 5 ½” diameter, 2” high.

The police report number is 09-8668 and the officer to contact is Sergeant Geoffrey Pacheco, Coolidge Police Department.  His e-mail address is:  pachecog@coolidgeaz.com, phone number (520)723-5311 and mailing address is: 911 S. Arizona Blvd, Coolidge, AZ 85228

STOLEN - Concho Belt, Phoenix, AZ

Large Concho Belt Stolen from the Phoenix Antique Show on Jan 24th, 2009
This is a photo of a concho in the style of G & L Leekity. Our Concho belt had 11 to 13 of these, approx 2 1/2 x 3in with a slightly larger buckle. Our conchos had more turquoise, and less border than the above picture. It was worn by a mudman dancer for the ceremonial dances, and aside from the buckle bearing the G & L Leekity stamp, it also has, in script done with an electric engraver, the name of the man who owned it, and some reference to him being a dancer.

Police Report # 2009-90133174, Taken by officer # A5221, phone number 602-262-6151. Contact info for owners: Jody Wilson and Jacque Froy, 631-745-3029, 631-747-4007, PO Box 91291, Tucson, AZ 85752, email: JJTucson@aol.com. Thank You Very Much for any help that you may be able to provide with this matter, Jody Wilson and Jacque Froy.

STOLEN - Three Laguna Pots - Albuquerque, NM

Three Native American Laguna Pots were stolen from my home in the North Valley of Albuquerque, NM on or about December 18, 2008.

Items stolen: Evelyn Cheromiah Laguna potter: 22-24″. Height 22-24 ” Four Seasons large Olla, a different season depicted on each side of this very fine piece of pottery. Pot is flawless with very thin walls that only add to its value and beauty.

Second Pot: Evelyn Cheromiah 6″ to 8″ canteen with large sun type design on the front. Pot has two small “braided” clay handles and rests on an angled flat bottom.

Third stolen pot: Evelyn Cheromiah Wedding Vase about 10-12″ tall: beautiful double spouts with a traditional flower type design and round base. All pots are decorated with black and light brown earth colors.

The three pots are all in perfect condition and are at least 25 years old.

I contacted the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office and filed a police report on December 29, 2008. The police report/file number is 08#678315. The theft was reported to an officer at the North Fourth Street Substation. Please help. Thank you, Anne Bowerman, (505) 344-6367, abroonie@yahoo.com.

STOLEN - Santa Clara Redware Jar - Albuquerque, NM

Santa Clara Redware Pottery Jar Stolen from Albuquerque, NM Gallery, October 27, 2008

A Santa Clara pottery jar was stolen from an Old Town, Albuquerque, NM Gallery on October 27, 2008.

This image is of a stolen Red Carved Bowl with Mica Slip approximately 5-1/4″ high x 6-1/2″ diameter by Mary Archuleta, Santa Clara, NM.

The police report number is: P083010773 Albuquerque Police Department 10.27.08. If you have any information about this jar, please contact the Albuquerque Police Department and Jacquie Davis, Director, Shiprock OLD TOWN, 413 Romero Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, (505) 242-4080 Phone, (505) 242-4108 Fax, albq@shiprocktrading.com 

STOLEN - Navajo Pictorial Weaving - Cameron, AZ

Navajo Pictorial Weaving Stolen from a Cameron, AZ, Gallery, October 14, 2008

A Navajo pictorial weaving was stolen from a Cameron, AZ trading post on October 14, 2008.

On October 14, 2008 a “Tree of Life” rug by weaver Brenda Crosby was stolen from the Cameron Trading Post. The stolen rug (pictured above) measures 32” x 26”.

The theft of this rug is being investigated by the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators are requesting the public’s assistance in solving this crime. Anyone having information is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Jim Coffey at (928) 226-5026 or the Sheriff’s Office dispatch at 1-800-338-7888.

STOLEN - Leekya Fetish - Santa Fe, NM

Leekya Fetish Stolen from Santa Fe Show, August 20, 2008

We received the following message from ATADA member Steve Begner this afternoon:

We had an item stolen from our showcase at the Whitehawk Show on Wednesday, August 20 at about 3:30 PM, and would appreciate it if you could put this on the Theft Alert page of the ATADA website.

The item stolen was a bear carved by Leekya Deyuse. It is about 3″ long, carved from banded brown nutria rock, and has a coral and turquoise bundle with a small turquoise arrowhead facing backwards. The head of the bear is turned to the side, and the piece is easily recognizable as Leekya’s work.

A police report has been filed with the Santa Fe PD, and the case number is 08-013276. The investigating officer is Rachel Meserve, and the phone number of the PD is (505) 955-5038. Anyone with further information can also call Turkey Mountain Traders at (480) 423-8777.

No photo of the bear is available, as it was a very recent purchase. However, the banding in the rock is quite distinctive.

STOLEN - Antique Navajo Necklace - Santa Fe, NM

Antique Navajo Necklace Stolen in Transit to Santa Fe, NM Aug 7, 2008

A 1950s Navajo Squash blossom was being shipped back from San Anselmo California via UPS ground. The box arrived without the necklace at 5pm Aug. 7th.

This image is of a a stolen ca. 1950 Zuni squash necklace of hand cut turquoise and a naja with finial and drop, with hand made silver beads. Enclosed are two different pictures of the necklace, it is 28″long. It was also illustrated in Marti’s recently summer catalog “Marti’s Choice” on page 17.

This necklace may show up on the street or at one of the shows at Santa Fe before or during Indian Market, 2008. If you have any information about this necklace, please contact the Santa Fe Police Department or contact Carrie Haley or Martha Struever, P.O. Box 2203, Santa Fe, NM 87504, phone 505-983-9515 studio@marthastruever.com.

STOLEN - Acoma Jar - Albuquerque, NM

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Acoma Jar Stolen from Albuquerque, NM Gallery, June 17, 2008

An antique Acoma Olla was stolen from an Old Town, Albuquerque, NM Gallery on June 17, 2008.

This image is of a stolen antique Acoma Olla, black on white design, 10-12″ in diameter.

Theft by Navajo man age 40-50, 5ft 6in, no front teeth, tattoo on left shoulder of seahorse outline – messy, thin… Walked in and gave me a bag of “jewelry” then turned around and walked out and lifted the pot and walked out. He got into a white Dodge truck approx 1998 with white camper shell or it could have been a small suv – happened too fast to see.

If you have any information about this jar, please contact: Isaac (Ice) Silva: Albuquerque Police 505–455 or contact 505-COPS (242-2677) APD case number 08-137108, or contact Margaret Moses Gallery ltd., aka Nizhoni Moses Gallery, 326 San Felipe NW, Old Town, Albuquerque, NM 87104, 505-842-1808, 888-842-1808 toll free, nizhonimoses@aol.com.

STOLEN - Navajo Rug Vest - Pasadena, CA

Navajo Rug Vest Missing in Pasadena, CA, April 28, 2008

This image is of a man’s Navajo Rug Vest, size approx. 40.

Al Hayes has lost his wonderful Navajo rug vest. It was a case of leaving a garment bag on top of the car as we packed up in the garage of the Pasadena Sheraton Hotel on April 28, the day after the Pasadena Show. The leather label inside says “Boucher Santa Fe Made for Allan Hayes.”

We’d greatly appreciate its return if anybody spots it. Al feels all is lost, but Carol thinks a plea to ATADA is worth a try. If you see it, we’d love to have it back again, and we’d be willing to buy it back. Stupidity is its own reward.

Contact us at 415-332-3480, summerhouse.antiques@gmail.com