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.

RECOVERED - Items Stolen from Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

ItemsStolenfrom Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Museum in Gering, Nebraska, July 7-8, 2007 Now Recovered

Investigators working in conjunction with the National Park Service (NPS) have found a duffle bag containing items that were stolen from Agate Fossil Beds National Monument last week. The specific location where the duffle bag was found has not been disclosed, except that it was in northeastern Colorado. a Museum Curator from the National Park Service Intermountain Regional Office in Denver, CO assisted with conducting an inventory and assessment of the bags contents. At this time, all of the items have been accounted for and appear to be undamaged.

Park Superintendent Blanca Alvarez Stransky said, “The items that were taken from the collection are priceless. They are important pieces that tell part of the story of American history.” She added, “The staff here at Agate would like to thank all the agencies involved for their hard work and vigilance in recovering these artifacts.”

On Tuesday July 10th, maintenance workers at the park arrived at work to discover that sometime during the previous evening the Visitor Center had been burglarized. Items from the James Cook-Red Cloud Collection had been taken from the museum display cases.

Two brothers, Gary Paul Garihan and Maxwell M. Garihan, are being held in federal custody in Denver, Colorado. They have been charged by the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Colorado with Interstate Transportation of Stolen Goods, in violation of Title 18, United States Code. Both men will be in court next week for additional court proceedings.

Special Agents and Law Enforcement Rangers from both the NPS Intermountain and Midwest Regions have been coordinating their efforts along with the other agencies due to the large geographic and multi-state area this crime occurred in. The investigation and recovery effort has been a collaborative effort with numerous law enforcement agencies including: the National Park Service, Nebraska State Patrol, Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Park Police, Colorado Division of Wildlife, Logan County (Colorado) Sheriffs Office, Sioux County (Neb.) Sheriff, Omaha (Neb.) Police Department and the United States Attorneys Offices for the Districts of Colorado and Nebraska.

Here follows the ATADA posting on this theft –

During the weekend of July 7-8, 2007, there was a major theft from the Agate Fossil Beds National Monument in Gering, Nebraska. We do not have pictures of all of the material that was stolen. Initially, it appears there may also be about 4 pairs of moccasins, an Indian saddle and a few bags missing. a more complete inventory is being completed and will be forwarded as available.

Stolen Agate Fossil Beds Nat Monument – Cook Exhibit, Foyer Case Now Recovered

AGFO # 739 – Colt Single Action Army Revolver “Peacemaker” pistol, serial number 110865, catalog description: “Cook’s personal revolver. Ornate floral patterns engraved on all parts. Bone grips right grip was plain, left grip had a carved design in the appearance of a steer head. Serial numbers present. Highly polished, light patina on surface, grips are off white to light brown bone. Pistol appears to be functional, related to cartridge belt & holster in case (AGFO # 63).” 1986 & 1991 appraisals are in catalog entry value pistol between $950.00 & $1500.00.

AGFO # 63 – Holster & Cartridge Belt for Cook’s Pistol, catalog description: “Cartridge belt and holster used by J. H. Cook. Manufactured in Cheyenne, Wyoming. D. Meade: Belt was used by J. H. Cook with the related revolver (AGFO# 739), which he called his “Texas peacemaker” and which also had carved bone grips.” 1963 accession re cord gives an appraisal value of $200.00.

AGFO # 2807 – Cook’s various medals & insignias (2): 7th Cavalry Insignia, catalog description: “CROSSED SWORDS ONE – 7 AB OVE, “K” SUSPENDED.” given a 1971 appraisal value of $0.00 U.S. Army Scout badge, catalog description: “1 METAL PIN – 2 PIECES HING ED – ABOVE “J. H. COOK” BELOW “SCOUT/AND/GUIDE U.S. ARMY” given a 1971 appraisal value of $0.00.

AGFO # 2599 – Binocular Case, catalog description: “MATERIAL: LEATHER, METAL BUCKLES, RIVETS. DESCRIPTION:COLOR:B ROWN DECORATION: STAMPED “J. H. COOK/ ALMA/ NM” . FORM: OVAL, WITH CARRYING STRAP. DIMENSION: HEIGHT: 119MM. CONDITION: GOOD.” 1971 appraisal value of $0.00.

AGFO # – Cook’s Binoculars

AGFO # 98 – Knife & Beaded Knife Case, Catalog description reads: “Knife with companion leather sheath. The knife h as a very thin blade that curves up and is stamped “Thomas Wilson, Shear Steel” . The sheath is decorated in blue, red and orange beading. One large tassel extending from the bottom of the sheath is decorated with metal tassel that have dyed (eagle breath ?) feathers.” *Physical Photo Provided*

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Stolen Beaded Awl Case AGFO #20 Now Recovered

AGFO # 20 – Beaded Awl Case, catalog description reads: “Leather awl case with beading, quill work and metal decorations. Cone shaped awl case has beading wrapped around girth to form three white bands, alternated with two bands of green bordered by red and blue. Four loops (L 1.2 cm) of green, blue and white beads are attached at the tip of the case. Two long tassels are attached at the tip as well. These tassels each consist of two leather strips, approx 6.2 cm long, one attached to the tip of the case, one attached to the other strip. These strips are wrapped in red quills, with two metal cones with red feather remnants at the bottom of the strip, giving an overall length of 15 cm. The triangular flap is edged in green and white beads, a band of beads around the outer edge of white bands alternating with green bands bordered in red and blue. Two tassels wrapped in red quills are attached to the tip of the flap. Also attached to the tip of the flap are two single loops of white, green and blue beads. a single strand of larger, clear red and blue beads is attached at the top of the case and has an ivory ribbon tied to it. Given by the Cooks as gifts to their cousins, the Wattles.” *Physical Photo Provided*

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Stolen Bladder Bag AGFO #135 Now Recovered

AGFO # 135 – Bladder Bag, catalog description reads: “Quill bag made of the tanned bladder of a buffalo, used for carrying porcupine quills utilized for decoration. Bag has rawhide trim beaded in white, red, blue, green and yellow. Beading has an arrowhead design with the bottom being beaded in white and blue. “*Physical Photo Provided*

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Stolen Beaded Lizard Amulet AGFO #6 Now Recovered

AGFO # 6 – Stuffed and Beaded Lizard Amulet, catalog description reads: “Beaded turtle (lizard?) made of two leather panels, back and belly, sewn together and stuffed. Two pieces of leather cut into the shape of a turtle or possibly a lizard with legs splayed out. Back panel is beaded with a center stripe of alternating blue and white strands. Down the sides and legs of top are alternating strands of green and yellow. Head is white with blue eyes and mouth.   Blue beads border perimeter. Belly panel is five segments of beads, alternating strands of green and white. Two beaded loops of green and blue are attached at the chest. All stitching and bead work is done with sinew thread. Given by the Cooks as gifts to their cousins, the Wattles.” *Physical Photo Provided*

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Stolen Beaded Moccasins AGFO #5 Now Recovered

AGFO # 5 – Beaded Moccasins, catalog description reads: “Pair of child’s leather moccasins beaded in green, blue and white. The upper is made of tanned leather, soles are rawhide. Tongue is triangular shaped with a V notch at the top. Beads are in checker boxes, forming an overall chevron pattern across the top. Majority of checker boxes are green, second row from the toe is of white with a dark blue border. a solid band of beads extends from instep, around toe and to the center of the heel. Band is green with several blue bordered white squares. Ties are present on both cuffs. a cotton stitch is present, holding traces of red trade fabric to the cuff. All other stitching is done in sinew. Given by the Cooks as gifts to their cousins, the Wattles.” *Physical Photo Provided*

AGFO # 265 – Beaded Moccasins, catalog description reads: “Pair of leather moccasins decorated with porcupine quills in red, green, yellow and white. Moccasins also decorated with strip of beading in baby blue around the bottom of each moccasin, accented with dark blue, red and white geometric designs. The top of the moccasins are bound in yellow cloth.” *No Physical Photo Available*

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Stolen Beaded Moccasins AGFO #290 Now Recovered

AGFO # 290 – Beaded Moccasins, catalog description reads: “Pair of leather moccasins made in youth size. Decorated with beading in a purple and blue checkered design also having a blue boarder. Moccasins trimmed in green cloth at the top.” *Physical Photo Provided*

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Stolen Beaded Moccasins AGFO #301 Now Recovered

AGFO # 301 – Beaded Moccasins, catalog description reads: “Pair of leather moccasins decorated with beading in a multi-colored design. Further decorated with a white beaded boarder having red and blue accents.” *Physical Photo Provided*

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Stolen Beaded Club AGFO #___ Now Recovered

AGFO # _ _ _ – Beaded Club w/ stone head

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Stolen Watch Pouch AGFO #109 Now Recovered

AGFO # 109 – Watch Pouch, catalog description reads: “Leather bag (watch pocket) with young eagle design on the obverse, “J. H. Cook from Good Cloud” on reverse in quill work. Further decorated with quill work tassel and beaded ball in red and green.” *Physical Photo of Reverse Provided*

AGFO# 115 – Watch Pouch, catalog description reads: “Rawhide watch pouch beaded in blue, orange and red along edges of bag. Central quill work reads “Wanbli Cikala” meaning Little Eagle, the Lakota name for Cook. The name is edged in yellow and blue beading.” *Physical Photo Provided*

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Stolen Beaded Moccasins AGFO #366 Now Recovered

AGFO # 366 – Canvas Moccasins, catalog description reads: “Pair of canvas moccasins beaded in red, blue and gold beads with gold trim. Green beading trim is present on the toe. The toe and sole are made of leather and the top is trimmed in white and blue cloth.”

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Stolen Parfleche AGFO #317 Now Recovered

AGFO # 317 – Bag (Parfleche), catalog description reads: “Parfleche bag in the shape of an envelope type. Decorated with black and clear beads around the outside edges. Further decorated on two corners with red beads that have white ends. No other decoration otherwise. Clear beads also act as a binding.” *Physical Photo provided*

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Stolen Parfleche AGFO #89 Now Recovered

AGFO # 89 – Bag (Parfleche), catalog description reads: “Rawhide bag painted with green, blue, red and yellow designs in a rectangular shapes. Bag is bound with red trade cloth and sinew.” *Physical Photo Provided*

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Stolen Saddle AGFO #79 Now Recovered

AGFO # 79 – Indian Saddle, catalog description reads: “Indian saddle of plain decoration (paint) with small wooden stirrups and metal ring cinch. Small knob at front for saddle horn. Stirrups constructed of rawhide covered wood.” *Physical Photo Provided*

RECOVERED - Ethnic Art Items

Ethnic Items Missing in Denver, Colorado, November, 2007 Have Been Recovered as of July 8, 2008

We received the following message from Chris Bobrick this morning:

” a box of items that we had just packed up at the Denver, CO World Wide Show was stolen. It contained a number of small items. a listing and photos are attached.

And on July 8, 2008, we received another message

“Dear Arch,

“In the stupidity is its own reward department, we have recovered the box of material that we reported stolen during November of last year. We left it on a table in a booth and Moses of R&R Showcases found it, took it back to LA with him after the show and forgot about it. Chris was setting up the case order for John Morris’ show in Santa Fe and Moses asked her if she knew who I was and he returned the box, all contents intact, to me last week.

“Again, thanks to Moses for his diligence and integrity.

“Lew Bobrick

#6110 Recovered Hopi Tile, #4380 Recovered Italian Vase, #5932 Recovered “St Pasqual”, #6169 Recovered Cat, #6158 Stolen Canteen, # 3712 Recovered Spanish Colonial Salt Bowl, # 6109 Recovered Hopi Tile

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

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

RECOVERED - Seven Navajo Textiles

Ten Old Navajo Rugs Stolen from Hubbell Trading Post, Ganado, AZ, May 7, 2007 Have Now Been Recovered

On May 7, 2007, ten old Navajo rugs were stolen from the Hubbell Trading Post in Ganado, Arizona. Seven of these have been recovered, three remain missing, of which two are pictured below:

Recovered Ganado Rug, Recovered Large Eye Dazzler Rug

There is no photo available of the third recovered rug, a Chinle Revival 1st phase, banded with design elements in the bands circa 1950. All three of the remaining rugs have now been recovered.

We quote here the sad letter from Lewis and Chris Bobrick received by ATADA on May 24, 2007. It is a lesson for all of us:

  • 1) what happens if a collector purchases a stolen piece from a reputable dealer
  • 2) what happens if a dealer buys stolen items
  • and 3) the need for immediate notification and posting of photos in the event of a theft.

Here is the Bobrick letter:

” Alice,

I am writing to you because I cannot find a link on the ATADA site to on who to notify regarding stolen items. Can you let me know. Lew and I purchased a group of rugs a few weeks ago after calling a couple of dealers and checking ATADA to find out if they might be stolen. Yesterday I received a call from the US Parks Service special agent regarding a theft that occurred at Hubbell Trading Post on May 6, 2007. 10 rugs were stolen. Lew and I bought seven and have returned five of them to the parks service agents and are in the process of getting 2 that were sold returned. There are still 3 rugs out there. We have informed the department that had they notified the ATADA site we would not have purchased these rugs and could have notified them about the whereabouts of the thieves. At this point we are out the rugs and the money. But could you have someone at least post a notice regarding the theft and the 3 rugs we did not recover. They are :1950s Natural eye dazzler measuring 60 x 150 so the rug is very large and unique. a Ganado measuring 48″ x63″ .

Chinle Revival 1st phase, banded with design elements in the bands circa 1950 – No picture.

The lead investigator for the Parks Service is Brian O’day, cell 928-640-0127. If anyone sees or knows of these 3 other rugs please notify officer O’day immediately.

Thanks Chris & Lew Bobrick

  • 303-744-9203
  • 1213 E 4th Ave.
  • Denver, CO 80218

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.