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Netsukes were a functional item in Japan for a very long time, used as a decorative button in traditional costume. The Victorians from the West loved them. Now they're more curiosities and lovely decorative objects, but their actual use was phased out fairly quickly after the West met the East. 1.5in skull nestuke in hippo ivory, signed. 2in girl w/ peach, $225.00, chipped feet, hippo tooth ivory. 'Hear no evil' monkey in ivory signed by artist, $295.00.

Woodblock printing was a favorite printmaking technique in Japan for almost two millennia. Each color has to have a separate block, and thus a separate carved image. To perfectly register each color block is a very tricky task, as a variation of even a millimeter will result in quite a bit of wasted labor. 13x8.75in Japanese wood block print by Toyokuni c.1820. At least 7 colors, perfectly registered. Excellent condition. New frame w/ non-glare glass. $359.00.

Baskets made by Native Americans are hard to come by, especially those with stylized traditional designs tightly and decoratively woven. Unusual designs in multi-colors are the best of all. These are all Northwest examples. From left: 5x3.75in Thompson River Salish three color w/ black & red basket, $225.00. 6.5x4in Haida cedar bark basket priced at $95.00. Thompson River Salish c.1900 lidded basket w/ four color design for $265.00.

Many boys have fond memories of playing war games with their friends. Boys who grew up in the '40s and '50s probably played 'Cowboys and Indians', and many of them had such heroes as the Lone Ranger, Gene Autry and Texas John Slaughter. If so, these toys are sure to take you back! Texas John Slaughter children's gloves $65.00.

Native American collectables are few and far between, especially good examples of beadwork, in excellent condition. This bag is by the Crow tribe, a tough find in our Northwest region, c.1900, and the beads are all intact. It's priced at $600.00.

Nodders, or bobble heads, are a fad once again. You won't see an Ichiro bobble head in our malls, but you can find nodders like Ike, 6in w/ repaired head, $149.00. Or Colonel Sanders, $199.99. Also pictured is the Keystone Kop, $75.00. Pure kitsch fun!

Naughty collectables from the '40s and '50s are always a 'hot' commodity. They tend to be more amusing and kitschy than risqué by today's standards. These drinking tumblers have decals of girls on the front in various costumes. However, the view through the back of the tumbler is much different! The set is $36.50.

Queen Victoria ushered in the era that made mourning publicly chic, with the death of her husband. Jewelry made with the hair of a loved one, and fashions in black abounded. Mourning bodice w/ beads (some missing), $165.00. Don't expect to squeeze into this one without a corset, unless you're a 10 year old girl. Velvet bonnet w/ unusual Vulcanite decoration in back, $150.00.

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	Netsukes were a functional item in Japan for a very long time, used as a decorative button in traditional costume. The Victorians from the West loved them. Now they're more curiosities and lovely decorative objects, but their actual use was phased out fairly quickly after the West met the East. 1.5in skull nestuke in hippo ivory, signed. 2in girl w/ peach, $225.00, chipped feet, hippo tooth ivory. 'Hear no evil' monkey in ivory signed by artist, $295.00.
	Woodblock printing was a favorite printmaking technique in Japan for almost two millennia. Each color has to have a separate block, and thus a separate carved image. To perfectly register each color block is a very tricky task, as a variation of even a millimeter will result in quite a bit of wasted labor. 13x8.75in Japanese wood block print by Toyokuni c.1820. At least 7 colors, perfectly registered. Excellent condition. New frame w/ non-glare glass. $359.00.
	Baskets made by Native Americans are hard to come by, especially those with stylized traditional designs tightly and decoratively woven. Unusual designs in multi-colors are the best of all. These are all Northwest examples. From left: 5x3.75in Thompson River Salish three color w/ black & red basket, $225.00. 6.5x4in Haida cedar bark basket priced at $95.00. Thompson River Salish c.1900 lidded basket w/ four color design for $265.00.
	Many boys have fond memories of playing war games with their friends. Boys who grew up in the '40s and '50s probably played 'Cowboys and Indians', and many of them had such heroes as the Lone Ranger, Gene Autry and Texas John Slaughter. If so, these toys are sure to take you back! Texas John Slaughter children's gloves $65.00.
	Native American collectables are few and far between, especially good examples of beadwork, in excellent condition. This bag is by the Crow tribe, a tough find in our Northwest region, c.1900, and the beads are all intact. It's priced at $600.00.
	Nodders, or bobble heads, are a fad once again. You won't see an Ichiro bobble head in our malls, but you can find nodders like Ike, 6in w/ repaired head, $149.00. Or Colonel Sanders, $199.99. Also pictured is the Keystone Kop, $75.00. Pure kitsch fun!
	Naughty collectables from the '40s and '50s are always a 'hot' commodity. They tend to be more amusing and kitschy than risqué by today's standards. These drinking tumblers have decals of girls on the front in various costumes. However, the view through the back of the tumbler is much different! The set is $36.50.
	Queen Victoria ushered in the era that made mourning publicly chic, with the death of her husband. Jewelry made with the hair of a loved one, and fashions in black abounded. Mourning bodice w/ beads (some missing), $165.00. Don't expect to squeeze into this one without a corset, unless you're a 10 year old girl. Velvet bonnet w/ unusual Vulcanite decoration in back, $150.00.