A fine banded slate birdstone
Updated August 17, 2026
This auction ended on August 25, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0210 |
| Estimate | $1,500 - $2,500 |
| Opening bid | $750 |
| Auction | Native American Pre-Columbian Tribal Fine Art |
| Date | August 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | TAOS Auction Co |
| Location | Santa Fe, New Mexico |
A classic banded slate birdstone, carved from beautifully mottled gray-green and cream banded slate with striking natural color variation running through the body. The piece exhibits the
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