Stolen Items

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.

STOLEN - Two Navajo Textiles - Newcomb, NM

Navajo Weavings stolen from Toadlena Trading Post late 2006 or early 2007

Two rugs were stolen from inventory at Toadlena Trading Post, Newcomb, NM sometime at the end of last year or beginning of this year.

This two Two Grey Hills Rug, approximately 4′ x 7′ each, was stolen from the Toadlena Trading Post inventory late in 2006 or early in 2007. Anyone who has information on this rug should contact Mark Winter at the Toadlena Trading Post, toadlena@hotmail.com .

STOLEN - Native American Art Collection - Eagar, AZ

Home Burglarized in Eagar, AZ, Dec 18-19, 2006

During the night of December 18-19, 2006, a home was burglarized in Eagar, AZ. Several Navajo rugs, an Acoma seed jar, four Hopi pots and numerous non-Indian items were taken.

Stolen Wide Ruins Rug, Burntwater Rug, Yei Rug, Hans Finsterwalder Wooden Ollas, 
Hans F. Wooden Jar, Cerno Acoma Seed Jar, Other Indian Pottery

Anyone with information on the stolen items should contact the Eagar Police Department, Troy Czarnyszka, phone: 1-928-333-4127, ext 235 or Mshelunchik@att.net.

STOLEN - Iroquois Masks & Frames - In Transit to Iroquois Tribe

Iroquois Masks and Frames Stolen in Transit to Iroquois Tribe, December, 2006

In December, 2006, two Iroquois false faces (masks) circa 1830 went missing in transit to an Alexandria Bay, NY, home for transfer to the Iroquois tribe. Please contact the owner, Frank Bergevin, at e-mail frank.bergevin@verizon.net if you have any information about the missing items.

STOLEN - Pottery Collection - Scottsdale, AZ

Items Stolen from Scottsdale, AZ Gallery During the Week of October 9, 2006

The Stolen Item Descriptions are as Follows:

  • 1. Hopi Pottery Bowl with thunderbird design by Lena Charlie, approx. 12 wide by 3″ high.
  • 2. Hopi polychrome bowl by Venora Silas, approx. 1985. approx. 7″ x 3″ .
  • 3. Paracas stirrup vessel: Pre-Columbian pottery w/ bird on top. Red and black. 6″ x 7″ .
  • 4. Mayan Turtle Jar. 4″ x 6″ . Polychrome pottery jar with head and tail of a turtle.
  • 5. Zuni Seed Jar by Charmae Nasteway. 3 ½” x 2 ½” .

Please contact the gallery by phone at (480) 251-6383 or e-mail frankhilltribal@earthlink.net if you have any information about these items.

STOLEN - Belt Buckle - Denver, CO

Belt Buckle Stolen in Denver, CO, September, 2006

We received the following message and sketch from Chris Bobrick:

A customer of ours recently had his back pack stolen out of his car, probably the first week of September, 2006 in Denver Colorado. He had a belt buckle in it that was made for his father with the family brand Lazy V Bar Bar. He drew a picture of it for us since he did not have a photo. If you could post it as stolen it might show up somewhere. Please contact Lew Bobrick if you see it. 303-744-9203

Thanks

Chris & Lew Bobrick

  • Lewis Bobrick Antiques
  • 1213 E 4th Ave
  • Denver, CO 80218
  • 303-744-9203

STOLEN - Bracelet - Santa Fe, NM

Bracelet Stolen from Whitehawk Show, Santa Fe, August, 2006

A seven-stone Navajo bracelet bracelet by Mark Chee was stolen from the Whitehawk show approximately August 17, 2006. See photo of bracelet and its signature below:

If you have any information about this piece please contact John Krena at 541-554-2025, e-mail johnk@fourwindsgallery.com.

STOLEN - Jewelry - Whitehawk - Santa Fe, NM

Jewelry Stolen from Whitehawk Show, Santa Fe, August, 2006

Eighteen lots of American Indian and Tribal Jewelry were stolen from the Whitehawk show approximately August 16, 2006. There are no photos. The owner has provided the following descriptions and sketches. If you click to obtain an enlarged image, each enlarged page will print on an 8-1/2″ x 11″ piece of paper.

If you have any information about this case please contact the Santa Fe Police Department at 2515 Camino Entrada, Santa Fe, N. M. 87505. The police report number is 06-014703, the officer’s name is Herman and his phone 505-428-3710. You may also contact Heidi Becker at 541-554-2025.

STOLEN - Jewlery & Kachinas - Nambe, NM

Jewelry and Kachinas Stolen from Nambe, NM Home, August, 2006

Items Stolen from Nambe, NM Home

  • 1)-4) Hopi Kachinas
  • 5) Navajo Stamped Bead choker necklace
  • 6) Navajo Silver Squash Blossom Necklace with turquoise cabochon dangle
  • 7) Silver Concho belt, ladies, on thin black leather, with possible SS# 433— (not shown)

If you have any information about these items, please contact Frances Barkmann, 48 County Road 84G, Santa Fe, NM 87506, phone 505-455-2512 or e-mail fran.barkmann@worldnet.att.net.

STOLEN - Caddoan Artifacts - Magnolia, Arkansas

Caddoan Artifacts Stolen from Arkansas Museum, Spring, 2006

William C. Temple, Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for the State of Arkansas, is requesting the public’s assistance in locating and recovering 26 pieces of historically significant Caddo Indian artifacts that date back to 600 A.D. These 26 pieces of ancient Caddo Indian Nation pottery were reported missing in August 2006 from the Arkansas Archeological Survey Research Station located on the campus of Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas. It is suspected the pottery artifacts were likely stolen sometime during a three month period between May 2006 and August 2006.

Samples of Caddoan Pottery

STOLEN - Squash Blossom Necklace - Santa Fe, NM

Multi-Row Silver Squash Blossom Necklace and Silver Naja with Turquoise Nuggets – stolen from Santa Fe, NM Residence, July 2006

The following two photos are of a circa 1970s Navajo Silver Necklace and Silver Naja. The Silver Necklace has three rows of silver beads with squash blossoms densely packed (15 blossoms per side) & attached to the third row. The Silver Naja has several Turquoise Nuggets of unusual placement.

“A former tenant (including tenant’s husband and male associate) had access to owner’s property and may be connected to the disappearance of this jewelry. Tenant and associate also had connections to the Santa Fe Opera where the jewelry may have been hidden (per overheard conversation)” .

If you have any information, please contact Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office, Case # 0206007130, Detective Wm. Pacheco, 505-986-2490, or 1-800-742-1144. You may also contact the jewelry’s owner, Melanie Deason at 505-438-7708, at 4763 Morning Street, Santa Fe, NM 87507, e-mail melaniesantafe@netzero.net . Thank you for your help. The jewelry once belonged to my elderly mother, who recently passed away.

STOLEN - Washoe Baskets - Las Vegas, NV

Baskets Stolen from Las Vegas, NV Storage Facility, May, 2006

Three Washoe baskets were stolen from a Las Vegas, NV, Storage Facility in May, 2006.

These baskets are all in the range of 9-1/2″ to 11″ in diameter. If you have any information about this case please contact the Las Vegas, NV police department. The LV Metro Police crime # is 0605152084, the detective handling the case is Robert Hagberg. You may also contact Jim at jdsantini1@verizon.net

STOLEN - Pima & Mono Baskets - Santa Fe, NM

Two Baskets Stolen from Santa Fe Shipping Facility, April, 2006

The following images are photos of two baskets that were apparently stolen by a UPS employee in April 2006 during transit (it appears likely that this happened at the Santa Fe, N. M., UPS facility). The UPS shipping label and the Kania-Ferrin Gallery label (which does not include the word “gallery” ) were cut off our box and taped onto a large box of toilet paper rolls which the client in Chicago received.

Basket #1 is a Pima bowl with human figures measuring 7 3/4″ d. by 3 1/2″ h. Basket #2 is a Western Mono toy basketry cradle measuring 19 1/2″ L. by 9 1/2″ Wide and 8″ deep at the sunshade.

If you have any information about this case please contact the SANTA FE POLICE DEPARTMENT at 2515 Camino Entrada, Santa Fe, N. M. 87505. The police report number is 06-007652, officer’s name is Blea and his phone 505-428-3710. You may also contact Kania-Ferrin Gallery, 662 Canyon Rd., Santa Fe, N. M. 87501, contact Joe Ferrin, 505-982-8767,kaniaferrin@aol.com .

STOLEN - Plains Blanket Strip - Steamboat Springs, CO

Plains Blanket Strip Stolen from Steamboat Springs, CO Museum 3/14/2006

A Sioux or Ute beaded blanket strip was stolen from the Tread of Pioneers Museum in Steamboat Springs, CO, sometime between Tuesday, 3/14 and Wednesday, 3/15, 2006. Description: Ute or Sioux beaded blanket strip, c.1890-1900 size is 5 feet long by 4 inches wide, seed beads on brain tanned hide, primary colors are white background, with red and blue circles (rosettes) with green rectangles (all designs are alternating). Police case # is P0602090, Officer Matthew Harmon #327. Phone: 970-879-1144, www.steamboatsprings.net.

You may contact the museum through Candice Lombardo, Executive Director, Tread of Pioneers Museum, Box 772372, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477. Phone: 970-879-2214 or topmuseum@springsips.com. Thank you for your help!

STOLEN - Navajo Textile and Rings - Santa Fe, NM

American Indian Items Stolen from Santa Fe, NM Gallery March 12, 2006

Stolen Late Classic/Transitional Navajo Blanket

  • 1. Stolen: Late Classic/Transitional Navajo Blanket: see sketch above – with a red-orange ground with several rows of serrated diamonds in blue indigo, green indigo and yellow vegetal dyes. Approximately 49″ x 72.
  • 2. Stolen: Several Boxes Of Navajo Rings (ca. 80+) including large number of men’s single stone rings, all pre-1950. We regret that the photographs are not great but its what’s available right now.

If you have any information on these stolen items, please contact Lane Coulter or Jan Brooks at 1-505-983-3232 or email:acme@nets.com

STOLEN - Baskets & Beaded Bag - Santa Fe, NM

Two Baskets and a Beaded Bag Stolen in Santa Fe, NM, Jan 26, 2006

  • When: Stolen Thursday Morning January 26, 2006,
  • Where: Stolen At Or Near a UPS depot/station in Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • 1. Large 21″ diameter x 4.5″ ht. Apache tray ca. 1920,
  • 2. Unusual Ute beaded tab bag ca. 1880,
  • 3. Large 17″ diameter x 4″ deep Pima basket tray ca. 1890.

Please contact Matt Wood or Jeff Wood at Len Wood’s Indian Territory any information regarding the theft or whereabouts of any of these three items – Len Wood’s Indian Territory Gallery, 305 North Coast Hwy., #D, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, Phone: (949) 497-5747.