Desert West April 29th, 30th & May 1st

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Desert West Auction is pleased to feature the Estate of Lucille Frazier from Iowa in our April-May Auctions. Museum Quality Native American Pottery, Early Navajo Rugs, Jewelry, Troy Anderson ‘s Bronze “Tachee Cherokee Chief”, and Paintings, all purchased in the 1970s & 80s in New Mexico are featured in this auction.
Lucille was born and raised in Oklahoma where her father owned a store and service station next to the Indian Reservation. Lucille and her husband Chet’s, love of Native American Pottery lured them to New Mexico and Arizona. Her collection grew over the years prior to her moving to Iowa later in her life to be close to her children. We are very pleased that the pottery, art, rugs, jewelry have found their way home. We hope you enjoy the auction, as we have added collectibles and antiques from several estates & gallerias including estate of Native American Jewelry from Deming, New Mexico. Also there is a large collection of Antique Fans & Pienetas (hair combs) from Madrid Spain.
Mata Ortiz Pottery includes: 1960s Casa Grande by Olivia Lopez Quezada, Celia Lopez’s Butterflies, Roberto Buenelos Rabbits, Paty Ortiz’s Eye Dazzlers, and Daniel Gonzales Lizards.
Roseville Pottery, 1800s Hoare’ Crystal, Antique Marbles, Roycroft Art Deco, Persian Rugs, Native American Bronze, Japanese Block Prints, Jim Proctor Enamelware Plates & Tiles, Native American Original Oils & Acrylic Paintings, & Large Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver Natural Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace.
Specific Lot Questions: If you have any questions regarding an items, send an email or call with your questions prior to bidding. All inquiries regarding lots for sale must be received 24 hours prior to the start of the auction. Please register to bid and logon to ICollector 1 hour before the start time, 10 am MDT.
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1980 Native American Navajo Two Grey Hills Rug3149 - 1980 Native American Navajo Two Grey Hills Rug
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a Stunning 1980 Native American Navajo Two Grey Hills Rug, measures 14.25'' x 18.75'', 4 co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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1984 Cherokee Bronze ''Tachee'' by Troy Anderson3150 - 1984 Cherokee Bronze ''Tachee'' by Troy Anderson
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a Beautiful 1984 Native American Cherokee Bronze ''Tachee'' by Troy Anderson, mounted on sw...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to Simmonsarms for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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1980 Native American Navajo Sampler Rug3151 - 1980 Native American Navajo Sampler Rug
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a 1980's Native American Navajo Stylized Bird Sampler Rug, measures 7'' x 13''L, 4 corn...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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1980 Estate Navajo Corn Maiden Yei Bei Chei Rug3152 - 1980 Estate Navajo Corn Maiden Yei Bei Chei Rug
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a Stunning 1980's Navajo Corn Maiden Yei Bei Chei Rug, measures 23'' x 32'', 4 cornered...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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1980 Chimayo Thunderbird Tapestry3153 - 1980 Chimayo Thunderbird Tapestry
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a 1980's Chimayo Thunderbird Tapestry, measures 10'' x 17'' including fringe
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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1980 Signed & Numbered Print by Troy Anderson3154 - 1980 Signed & Numbered Print by Troy Anderson
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a 1980's Native American Cherokee Signed & Numbered Print by Troy Anderson (b. 1948) Bird Clan, 282...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Large Ethnic Basket3155 - Large Ethnic Basket
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a Large Ethnic Basket, measures 9''H x 19''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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1980 Chimayo Stylized Bird Rug3156 - 1980 Chimayo Stylized Bird Rug
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate we have a 1980's Chimayo Stylized Bird Rug, measures 15'' x 17''L which includes fringe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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1980 Native American Navajo Ganado Red Textile Rug3157 - 1980 Native American Navajo Ganado Red Textile Rug
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a Beautiful 1980's Native American Navajo Ganado Red Textile Rug, measures 15.5''W x 17.75'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to Oasis52 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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1980 Santa Clara Etched Wedding Vase by N. Naranjo3158 - 1980 Santa Clara Etched Wedding Vase by N. Naranjo
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a 1980's Santa Clara Black Etched Wedding Vase by Nicolasa Naranjo (1907-2002), measures 5'' x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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1980 Navajo Corn Maiden Yei Bei Chei Rug3159 - 1980 Navajo Corn Maiden Yei Bei Chei Rug
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a 1980's Navajo Corn Maiden Yei Bei Chei Rug, 4 cornered tassels intact, measures 13.75''W x 18...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Navajo Natural Green Turquoise Nugget Necklace3160 - Navajo Natural Green Turquoise Nugget Necklace
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a Native American Navajo Natural Green Turquoise Nugget Necklace, Red Shell and Puka Shell accent beads, meas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to jeffL87 for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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Navajo Bisbee Turquoise Heishi Choker Necklace3161 - Navajo Bisbee Turquoise Heishi Choker Necklace
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a Navajo Bisbee Turquoise Heishi Choker Necklace, measures 15'' end to end, sterling silver accent ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Watchband and Earrings3162 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Watchband and Earrings
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Watchband and Earrings, band measures 6'' end to end
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to jeffL87 for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Frankoma Pitcher, Bowl, and Candleholder3163 - Frankoma Pitcher, Bowl, and Candleholder
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Frankoma Pitcher, Bowl (40B), and Candleholder (733), pitcher measures 4'' x 4.5'', hallmarked Frankoma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15.00 - 20.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Pair of 1940 Indian Chief Chalk Bookends3165 - Pair of 1940 Indian Chief Chalk Bookends
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Pair of 1940's Indian Chief Chalk Bookends, measure 4.5'' x 5'' x 8''
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Vintage Original Texas Blue Bonnet Painting3166 - Vintage Original Texas Blue Bonnet Painting
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Vintage Original Texas Blue Bonnet Painting, visual measures 13'' x 16'', framed in gold gilt frame
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Original Spanish Mission Watercolor by McNall3167 - Original Spanish Mission Watercolor by McNall
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Original Spanish Mission Watercolor Painting by McNall, framed, double matted, and under glass, visual measures 12'' x 17'', signed ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Hand Crafted Cedar Wood Arrowhead & Pottery Table3168 - Hand Crafted Cedar Wood Arrowhead & Pottery Table
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Beautiful Hand Crafted Cedar Wood Arrowhead & Pottery Sherd Table, table measures 52.5''W x 37''D x 16.5''H and is fille...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Original Painting on Canvas by D. J. Whipple3169 - Original Painting on Canvas by D. J. Whipple
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Original Painting on Canvas by D. J. Whipple, measures 15.5'' x 19.5'', framed and signed by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Native American Virginia Stroud Signed Print3170 - Native American Virginia Stroud Signed Print
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Native American Cherokee Creek Virginia A. Stroud Signed and Numbered Print ''Water's Edge'' 54/1000, measures 16.5'' x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1960 Casas Grandes Polychrome Jar3171 - 1960 Casas Grandes Polychrome Jar
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1960 Casas Grandes Polychrome Jar, measures 8'' x 9'', pressure cracks on bottom
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder3172 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Large November 1, 2012 Original Acrylic Painting ''Buffalo Vision'' by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 53''H x 29''W, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Mexican Gille Child's Guitar3173 - Mexican Gille Child's Guitar
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Mexican Gille Child's Guitar, measures 10''W x 29''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Tangerine Dreams Butterfly Dreamcatcher by Lady B3174 - Tangerine Dreams Butterfly Dreamcatcher by Lady B
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Tangerine Dreams Butterfly Dreamcatcher by Lady B Crafts of Ruidoso NM, measures 10'' x 12''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to sivee for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Antique Cream Colored Filigree Wedding Hair Comb3175 - Antique Cream Colored Filigree Wedding Hair Comb
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Antique Celluloid Cream Colored Filigree and Blue Rhinestone Wedding Peineta (Hair Comb), 4 of the rhinestones are missings, measures 6'' x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jars, All Signed3176 - 3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jars, All Signed
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3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jars, All Signed, largest measures 7'' x 9'' and is by Luis Ortiz, the other two are by Isela Olivas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Asian Jewelry3177 - Vintage Asian Jewelry
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Vintage Asian Jewelry, includes Chinese Brass Sash Pin, Chinese Brass Medallion (4''L) on wool string, plus
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Cast Iron Owl Lantern3178 - Vintage Cast Iron Owl Lantern
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Vintage Cast Iron Owl Lantern, measures 7'' x 7.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Stainless Steel Valor Knife and Scabbard3179 - Stainless Steel Valor Knife and Scabbard
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Stainless Steel Valor Knife and Scabbard made in Japan, 5'' blade, dagger style boot knife, 6.5'' total length
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Hand Carved Ogre Kachina3180 - Navajo Hand Carved Ogre Kachina
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Navajo Navajo Hand Carved Ogre Kachina, measures 8.5'' x 6'', embellished with feathers, felt, and leather
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Navajo Beaded Miniature Moccasins3181 - Native American Navajo Beaded Miniature Moccasins
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Native American Navajo Beaded Miniature Moccasins, measure .5''H x 3''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Collection of 4 East India Tin Trinket Boxes3182 - Collection of 4 East India Tin Trinket Boxes
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Collection of 4 East India Tin Trinket Boxes, measure 1.75'' x 1 3/8'' oval and 1.5'' round
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to katcar12 for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Persian Kilim Tapestry Rug3183 - Persian Kilim Tapestry Rug
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Persian Kilim Tapestry Rug, measures 54'' x 54'', fringed edges
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Mexican Wool Textile Rug3184 - Mexican Wool Textile Rug
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Mexican Wool Textile Rug, measures 32'' x 64'', 4 cornered tassels intact
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to mothermorn6 for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Chinese Buddha Stamp and Sealing Wax3186 - Chinese Buddha Stamp and Sealing Wax
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Chinese Buddha Stamp and Sealing Wax, measures 5''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Collection of Native American Jewelry Collectibles3187 - Collection of Native American Jewelry Collectibles
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Collection of Native American Jewelry Collectibles, includes 5 pairs of Sterling Silver Earrings, 1 pair of beaded earrings, 2 beaded hair combs, 1 be
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Estate Enamelware on Copper Plate by Jim Proctor3188 - Estate Enamelware on Copper Plate by Jim Proctor
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From the Proctor Estate in Silver City NM, we have an Enamelware on Copper Plate by Jim Proctor, measures 12''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Miniature Carved Bone Buddha3189 - Miniature Carved Bone Buddha
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Miniature Carved Bone Buddha, measures .5'' x 1.5'' x 2''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Frida Kahlo by Salomon Grimberg, Hardback Book3190 - Frida Kahlo by Salomon Grimberg, Hardback Book
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Frida Kahlo by Salomon Grimberg, Hardback Book, comes in original book jacket, c. 2004 World Publications Group, Inc.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mirrored Glass Display Case3191 - Mirrored Glass Display Case
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Mirrored Glass Display Case, measures 14''W x 10'', opens from the top, wood trim
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to katcar12 for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Mexican Hand Painted Wooden Fish3193 - Mexican Hand Painted Wooden Fish
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Mexican Hand Painted Wooden Fish, measures 5'' x 17.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Framed San Blas Islands Kuna Indian Mola3194 - Framed San Blas Islands Kuna Indian Mola
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Framed San Blas Islands Kuna Indian Mola, visual measures 15.5'' x 18'', under glass
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to Tomgreggjr for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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New Mexico Cobre Mine Copper Splash Art3195 - New Mexico Cobre Mine Copper Splash Art
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New Mexico Cobre Mine Copper Splash Art, 4'' x 5'' x 5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Pirate Nut Cracker3196 - Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Pirate Nut Cracker
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Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Pirate Nut Cracker, measures 2'' x 3'' x 8''. There is a chip on one of the handles.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Quan Yin Metal Incense Burner3197 - Quan Yin Metal Incense Burner
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Quan Yin Metal Incense Burner, measures 4.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Native American Pima Burden Basket3197A - Native American Pima Burden Basket
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Native American Pima Burden Basket. This tightly woven basket measures approx. 7''H x 8.5''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Pair Antique Cloissone Enamelware Plates3198 - Pair Antique Cloissone Enamelware Plates
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Pair Antique Cloissone Enamelware Plates, largest measures 4''D, paper label on bottom of larger plate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Estate Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Pin Pendant3199 - Estate Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Pin Pendant
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Estate Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Pin Pendant, measures 1.75''L, stamped .925
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1940 Fred Harvey Sterling Silver Ring, Sz 73201 - 1940 Fred Harvey Sterling Silver Ring, Sz 7
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1940 Native American Navajo Fred Harvey Sterling Silver Ring, Sz 7, measures 1'' x 7/8'', very small dent in dome, hand stamped deta...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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