Stolen Items

STOLEN - Various Native American Items - Tucson, AZ

A number of items were stolen from a home in Tucson, Arizona
June 2011

  • An Apache pitch-covered water basket, purchased on the San Carlos Reservation outside of Miami, AZ, in 1939;
  • A shallow, medium-sized Hopi bowl with a white interior with black-and-white design and an orange/brown slip exterior;
  • A Tohono O’odham basket tray with indented concentric circular design;
  • A Navajo 1940’s silver men’s bracelet;
  • A brown, cream, and red beaded necklace (unknown tribal origin);
  • A Navajo sand-cast silver and turquoise belt bucket on a leather and snakeskin belt (the belt was made in the late 1960s/early 1970s; the buckle pre-dates the belt but I do not have a more precise date estimate).

If you have any information about these pieces, the criminal case number is CR-20112542 (Pima County Superior Court) and the lead detective is Detective Hanson of the Tucson Police Department, ph. 520-791-4444. You may also contact the owner, Avery Pardee, c/o Jones Walker, 201 St. Charles Ave., Ste. 5100, New Orleans, LA 70170, ph. 504-582-8358

STOLEN - Contemporary Navajo Textile - Santa Fe, NM

Contemporary Navajo Weavings were stolen from a Santa Fe, NM Gallery on May 28, 2011

Yei Weaving by Lucinda Begay – 31″ x 17.5″. If you have any information about the missing weaving, please contact Toni Zupanc 505-982-2805 or email rivertradingpost@gmail.com, the Santa Fe police report number is Case #11-007771, the police department phone number is 505-428-3710, officer Nick Wood

STOLEN - Iroquois Pipe - Rochester, NY

An Iroquois Pipe was stolen from a Rochester, NY museum in April, 2011

An Iroquois clay smoking pipe with open mouth bird, c. 1670 is missing from the Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC). The pipe is labeled with the catalog number 10197/216. If you have any information about the missing pipe, please contact George McIntosh, Director of Collections at (585)271-4552, ext. 306, george_mcintosh@rmsc.org. Police Report Number: 11-095665, Dominic Pazz is the police investigator for this case, phone 585-428-8800

STOLEN - Navajo Textile - Canyon Lake, CA

A Navajo Rug was stolen from a Canyon Lake, California home on January 26, 2011

If you have any information about the missing rug, please contact Sandra at (562) 206-4564 or email fleanoc@yahoo.com, the police report number is ME110340043, the police department phone number is 951-210-1000

STOLEN - Beaded Rifle Case - Damariscotta, ME

A rifle case was stolen from a Damariscotta, ME gallery on November 9, 2010

An antique Native American bead-decorated and fringed hide rifle case (approximately 36”-42” long) containing an antique single gauge shotgun was stolen from an antiques gallery in coastal Maine on November 9, 2010. Please call the investigating Officer Richard Alexander at 207-563-1909 with any relevant information that could lead to its recovery. Incident #: 10200-266-OF.

Report made by: Kass Hogan, PO Box 1208, Damariscotta, ME 04543, 207-563-5639

STOLEN - Zuni Olla - Tucson, AZ

A Zuni Olla circa 1920 was stolen from a Tucson, AZ gallery on or about October 6, 2010

Please be on the lookout for a stolen Zuni Olla, circa 1920. The olla is approximately the size of a large cantelope. If anyone has any information about this olla or a tall, thin Anglo man with a sandy brown goatee named Michael Erwin driving a late model white Chevrolet Silverado pickup with Arizona license plates AGN-8062, please call Tucson Police, 520-791-4253, Case #1010060517. Thank you, Rick Rosenthal 520-791-4253,morningstar@theriver.com

STOLEN - Navajo Ganado Textile - Tucson, AZ

A Ganado rug was stolen from a Tucson, AZ shop on or about September 22, 2010

Please be on the lookout for a stolen Navajo rug. Photo is attached. Large, Ganado style rug. Approximate dimensions 4.5 ft by 6.5 ft.


Tucson Police Report # 1009220779. (Officer Hurowitz, Badge #35797).
 

If someone brings this rug into your business, please call Tucson Police. Please try to get identification or license plate number for the person(s).
Thank you. Joel Thall
520-331-4818
realsouthwest@aol.com

STOLEN - Zuni Needlepoint Concho Belt - Gallup, NM

Zuni Needlepoint Concho Belt Stolen from Gallup, NM Motel
April 15, 2010

ATADA member Pat Harrington left a concho belt in his room at a Gallup, NM motel on the evening of April 15. He went to his car. When he returned a few minutes later, the belt was gone.

The belt is a Zuni needlepoint concho belt by the Panteahs in Sleeping Beauty turquoise, circa 1970. An image of the stolen belt with an overlay of their signature is shown. If you have any information about the stolen belt, please contact Pat Harrington at (505) 256-1023

STOLEN - Sculpture & Other Art - Phoenix, AZ

Artist’s Trailer Stolen from Phoenix, AZ Hotel
March 4, 2010

Cliff Fragua’s trailer containing several statues and other art was stolen during the night of March 3-4, 2010. In it was about $5,000 worth of jewelry and six sculptures — two bronzes and four stone pieces. 

The trailer itself was a white Haulmark enclosed trailer with a door on the side and a single drop ramp in the back. The fenders are mismatched. It is registered in California (permanent plate which is white.)

Please call the Phoenix Police Department, Auto Division (for the trailer) 602-262-6674, Case number 2010-00340179A, Property Division (Sculptures/jewelry) 602-495-5003, Case number 2010-00340179A, or Cliff Fragua if you have any information or see any of these pieces (505-252-8870)

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