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Native American and Western Art | October 21, 2026

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19th & early 20th century Western landscapes by Thomas Hill, an important Enoch Wood Perry of the Bierstadt party in Yosemite, William Keith & George Henry Burgess, among others; modern and contemporary works by Kim Wiggins, Kevin Macpherson, Suzanne Baker & Carl Smith; sculpture by RC Gorman and William “Bill” Ronald Reid Jr; Navajo textiles, baskets; pottery; beadwork including moccasins, vest, bags; a Plains war club; Navajo silver jewelry; arrowheads and spearpoints; Northwest Coast carvings, including a signed Inupiaq fossilized whalebone sculpture.
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Lot 545

Plains Hair Pipe Breastplate

Estimate: $400 - $600
Starting Bid
$200

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the three section breast plate with blue pony beads, bells, rawhide, approximately 15-3/4 x 11-1/2 in.; in modern wooden display case, 19-3/4 x 15-3/4 x 2-1/4 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

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Private Collection, North Carolina

attractive patina overall, no apparent losses or breaks; attached to case with tacks, case with minimal wear Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.