STOLEN - Jewelry Collection - Santa Fe, NM

Jewelry Stolen from Santa Fe Collector’s Home, August 17, 2007

The following items were stolen from a Santa Fe private collector’s home on Friday, August 17, 2007. These items are showing up for resale on the internet.  Many of the stolen items are by contemporary Native American artists.


The missing items are as follows:

  • Three Leather Boxes–Hand tooled stack boxes-Appaloosa Leather stolen August 17, 2007
  • Coreen Cordova Sterling Link Bracelet with 10 Charms stolen August 17, 2007
  • Coreen Cordova Silver Charm– Cowboy Hat stolen August 17, 2007
  • Coreen Cordova Indian Head Ring & Matching Charm stolen August 17, 2007
  • James Reid Sterling Silver, 14K Gold Moon Bracelet stolen August 17, 2007
  • Rodeo Pin – Comstock stolen August 17, 2007
  • Kee J. Benally Large Round Rug Design Earrings/80s stolen August 17, 2007
  • James Reid Cowgirl Charm Bracelet stolen August 17, 2007
  • James Reid Chief Sterling Silver Belt stolen August 17, 2007
  • 60th Birthday Gift – White Gold and Diamond Horseshoe Necklace stolen August 17, 2007
  • Roberto Coin Diamonds by the Yard Necklace/for Horseshoe stolen August 17, 2007
  • Rodeo Cuff Bracelet by Susan Adams stolen August 17, 2007
  • Sterling silver rowel earrings by Susan Adams stolen August 17, 2007
  • Susan Adams sterling charm bracelet stolen August 17, 2007
  • Susan Adams sterling silver rowel earrings stolen August 17, 2007
  • Roger Miller Cowgirl Earrings (O?Farrell) stolen August 17, 2007
  • James Reid Sterling Silver, 14K Gold and Rubies Earrings(Chief) stolen August 17, 2007
  • James Reid (Olin West) Matching Chief Ring, Silver, Gold, Rubies stolen August 17, 2007
  • Rez Ponies Sterling Silver/14K Gold Belt Buckle (Value $1,000) stolen August 17, 2007
  • Harry Hudson Hand engraved sterling buckle stolen August 17, 2007
  • Clint Orms Sterling Silver, Yellow and Rose Gold Buckle stolen August 17, 2007
  • Comstock Heritage Trophy Sterling Buckle stolen August 17, 2007
  • Mona Van Rippin engraved heart with 14Kgold and garnet Buckle stolen August 17, 2007
  • Sterling Silver Jenny Blackgoat Concho Belt, collected artist of the Millicent Rogers Collection stolen August 17, 2007
  • Beaded Horse Figure Belt Buckle from Teri Greeves stolen August 17, 2007
  • Sterling Silver Stamped Concho Belt by Leon Martinez stolen August 17, 2007
  • Ernest Ransel Man’s Concho Belt stolen August 17, 2007
  • Ray Tracey Sterling Ranger Set stolen August 17, 2007
  • Jolene Eustace Sterling Sun Face Buckle with turquoise. and coral- stolen August 17, 2007
  • Harry Morgan Sterling Silver Bracelet stolen August 17, 2007
  • Harry Morgan Butterfly Pin-Old Style/turquoise stolen August 17, 2007
  • Clara Morgan Rowel Old Style Earrings stolen August 17, 2007
  • Bob Berg Sterling Silver, Yellow, Rose and Green Gold Bracelet stolen August 17, 2007
  • Bob Berg Sterling Silver, Yellow, Rose and Green Gold Band Ring stolen August 17, 2007
  • Bob Berg Sterling Silver,Yellow,Rose and Green Gold Earrings stolen August 17, 2007
  • Bob Berg Sterling Silver, Yellow, Rose and Green Gold Hair Clip stolen August 17, 2007
  • Bohlin/Michael Jordi Sheriff Watch stolen August 17, 2007
  • Catena Diamond Horseshoe Watch stolen August 17, 2007
  • Perry Shorty Mother-in-Law Bell– liberty nickel coin silver 2001 stolen August 17, 2007
  • Perry Shorty Coin Silver/Turquoise. Ring stolen August 17, 2007
  • Perry Shorty 2 1/2-3? cuff, stamped, coin silver purchased from artist stolen August 17, 2007
  • Perry Shorty Sterling narrow cuff bracelet stolen August 17, 2007
  • Perry Shorty Sterling /turquoise. butterfly pin stolen August 17, 2007
  • Ernie Lister old style sterling bracelet from Ingot stolen August 17, 2007
  • Ernie Lister old style ingot-hammered stamped ring stolen August 17, 2007
  • McKee Platero Sterling Silver, Old Style Repose? Bracelet stolen August 17, 2007
  • McKee Platero Sterling Silver Old Style Pin stolen August 17, 2007Sanford Storrer Cuffs – 1/4? wide each, stamped and repose? work stolen August 17, 2007
  • Vogt pair of sterling silver and 14K gold hoop earrings stolen August 17, 2007
  • Vernon Haskie (Santa Fe Indian Market Best of Show Winner) stolen August 17, 2007
  • Jan Loco (Award Winning Indian Market Winner) Star Concho Belt stolen August 17, 2007
  • Michael Little Elk Buckle- Sterling with Inlay Turquoise/lapis, coral stolen August 17, 2007
  • David Gaussoin Sandcast Sterling and 14K Gold 1/4? cuff stolen August 17, 2007
  • David Gaussoin Sandcast Sterling, Pink Druize with gold bezel stolen August 17, 2007
  • David Gaussoin Tufa Cast bracelet with wrapped steel stolen August 17, 2007
  • David Gaussoin Sterling Ring with Pink Druize, Oxidized swirling Center stolen August 17, 2007
  • Cody Sanderson Sterling Silver link solar Flare? Bracelet stolen August 17, 2007
  • Kenneth Johnson Sterling Silver/14K Gold Rainbow Cuffs (2) stolen August 17, 2007
  • Kenneth Johnson 1947 Coin Ring with 5 diamonds stolen August 17, 2007
  • Kenneth Johnson 14K Gold and Silver Rainbow Ring stolen August 17, 2007
  • Kenneth Johnson Sterling Coin Quarter Earrings stolen August 17, 2007
  • Keri Ataumbi, Ensemble Consisting of Bubbles in a Box bracelet gold earrings with diamonds, white sapphire in gold bezel, sterling and 18k gold duster rings stolen August 17, 2007
  • Calvin Martinez, Sterling Silver old style buckle with center turquoise stolen August 17, 2007
  • Calvin Martinez Sterling Silver Round Concho Pin/Carico Lake Turquoise stolen August 17, 2007
  • Bruce Hodgins, Old Style Sterling, Hammered/stamped Silver Bracelet, Watch Band and Matching Buckle with Turquoise stolen August 17, 2007
  • Elaine Horwich Gallery, Earrings ?Cowgirls Rule? stolen August 17, 2007Edison Smith, old style sterling silver/turquoise. pin stolen August 17, 2007
  • Kee Joe Benally Sterling silver, repose? work, Bracelet and earrings Earrings from the 1980s stolen August 17, 2007
  • Star York Sterling Silver Horse Belt Buckle stolen August 17, 2007
  • Sterling Silver Scrolled Collar Tips stolen August 17, 2007
  • Sterling Silver and 14K Gold tipped Vogt Collar Tips stolen August 17, 2007
  • 1950s Castillo Mexican Sterling demitasse Set stolen August 17, 2007
  • 1950s Castillo Mexican Sterling Ice Bucket perhaps with scroll B stolen August 17, 2007
  • 1950s Castillo Mexican Sterling Ice Tongs stolen August 17, 2007
  • 1950s Castillo Mexican Sterling Silver Pitcher- Scroll B Monogram stolen August 17, 2007
  • 1 Repousse Case & Comb stolen August 17, 2007
  • 3 small Sterling Silver Pill Boxes, 2 not so valuable, one an old european slide out box with 7 compartments stolen August 17, 2007
  • Antique Navajo Sterling/Stamped Shoe Horn from the 50s stolen August 17, 2007
  • Antique English Sterling Silver Shoehorn stolen August 17, 2007
  • Antique Navajo Arts and Crafts Association Letter Opener (?50s) stolen August 17, 2007
  • Diamond Hoop Earrings from Zayles stolen August 17, 2007
  • 14K Gold and Diamond Cocktail Ring .40ct. stolen August 17, 2007
  • 14 K Yellow Gold/Reverse White Gold Collar Necklace for Enhanser stolen August 17, 2007
  • Louis Vuitton Overnight Traveler Bag stolen August 17, 2007
  • Louis Vuitton Wallet by Brighton Leathers stolen August 17, 2007
  • Hand tooled leather checkbook cover by designer Mary Alice Palmer stolen August 17, 2007

These items are showing up for resale on the internet. If you have any information on these items, please contact the Criminal Investigations Department of the New Mexico State Police and the contact there is: Officer Steve Montano at 505-827-9066 . The City Case # is 07-014498. Anyone wanting to contact the police should contact Officer Montano of the criminal investigations department of the State Police, not the City  1.877.982.8478.

STOLEN - Baskets / Other Items - Bernalillo, NM

Baskets and Other Items Lost from Truck, 5 August, 2007

Following the Albuquerque show this evening (08/05/07) a box fell out of the truck of one of our employee’s while traveling North on I-25 near Bernalillo. He was quickly alerted that the box had fallen out and, by the time he was able to back up to the place where the box was lost, all that was left was one piece of bubble wrap. It is clear that someone retrieved and left with the box and its contents in the few short minutes it took to return to the point of loss. Though we are hoping that the person who picked up the box will contact us (each piece had a tag with our name on it), because of the short time that elapsed for the box to disappear and that our employee was clearly backing up in the median, we suspect that the retrieval of the box may not have been done with good intentions.
 

Items Missing After a Box Fell Off a Truck Near Albuquerque, NM, August 5, 2007.

  • Reference: 9001, Basket, Apache, willow and devils claw, ca. 1905, 4 x 16 inches
  • Reference: 7795, Moccasins, Sioux, native tanned hide sinew sewn and beaded, ca. 1870, 10 inches
  • Reference: 12682, Olla, Papago, yucca, devils claw and bear grass, last quarter of the 19th century, 20 x 14 ½ inches
  • Reference: 1060, Tableta, Jemez, painted muslin stretched over a wood frame, c.1900, 21 x 17 inches
  • Reference: 12200,Bowl/Tray, Pima, willow and devils claw, first quarter of the 20th century, 3 x 13 inches

Anyone with information about any of these the missing items should contact David Cook Galleries, phone 303-623-8181, cell 720-838-0262, or e-mail info@davidcookgalleries.com.

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.

RECOVERED - Two Grey Hills Textile

Rug Stolen from Toadlena Trading Post, December, 2006, Now Recovered

Stolen between Dec 1 and Dec 15, 2006 from Toadlena Trading Post Weaving Museum: a Toadlena/Two Grey Hills tapestry quality weaving by Lenora Gould, completed in May of 1999, measuring 37″ x 62″ .

We received the following message on December 18, 2006

” Arch, The rug stolen from our weaving museum was recovered today. It had been sold to a Gallup trader and due to fast action and their kind assistance it has now been returned.”

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

RECOVERED - American Indian Weavings

American Indian Weavings and Rings Stolen from a Santa Fe Gallery, March 12, 2006, Now Recovered

We received the following message on 27 May, 2006:

“Dear Arch:

“Last week, a young woman showed up at a pawn shop in Albuquerque offering three of our stolen textiles for sale. The pawn shop called a dealer who alerted us. She subsequently sold 17 Navajo rings that were stolen from Coulter Brooks Art and Antiques to another dealer. There is an investigation underway and we will let you know as things unfold. However, in the meantime, all textiles EXCEPT the late classic blanket style weaving have been recovered thanks to the ATADA web site. Also, WE STILL ARE MISSING 25 RINGS and believe that they may have been sold in Albuquerque or Santa Fe Please remove the photos (except for the sketch of the blanket) now that these items have been recovered.

“Warm Regards,

“Jan Brooks “

  • 5. Stolen and Still Missing: 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.
  • 6. Stolen and Still Missing: 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