Stolen Items

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

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

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.