Desert West Auction April 28th & 29th, 2012

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Native American Jewelry, Pottery, Kachinas, Rugs, Folk Art, & Art. Estate Jewely, Depression Carnival Glass, Antiques & Collectibles. Mexican & Cowboy Memorabelia.
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1985 Hardback Book ''Sex in the Comics'' - M Horn2081 - 1985 Hardback Book ''Sex in the Comics'' - M Horn
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1985 Hardback Book ''Sex in the Comics'' - M Horn. This nearly new condition book traces the evolution of comic sex. 215 pages. Meas...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar - Socorro Reyes2082 - Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar - Socorro Reyes
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Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar - Socorro Reyes. Prehistoric Casas Grande style oval shape pottery in a burnished black on black geometric pattern. Sign
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Ceramic Decorative Raised Tile2083 - Ceramic Decorative Raised Tile
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Ceramic Decorative Raised Tile. Asian style horseman painted on a relief tile measuring 4.75'' x 6-7/8''.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Vintage Cowboy Singer Record Albums2084 - Vintage Cowboy Singer Record Albums
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Vintage Cowboy Singer Record Albums. Vintage 33-1/3 record albums from the great cowboy singers: a 4-record album from Gene Autry plus a single album;
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Cranberry Cobalt Leaded Glass Paper Weight2085 - Cranberry Cobalt Leaded Glass Paper Weight
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Cranberry Cobalt Leaded Glass Paper Weight. This glass has a slight heart shape to it and the inside reflects the heart in its cranberry color with co
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Signed Oil Painting on Board Adobe Village Scene2086 - Signed Oil Painting on Board Adobe Village Scene
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Signed Oil Painting on Board Adobe Village Scene. Charming Mexican or Southwest American scene of adobe houses. Signed in the lower left corner. On Ma
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Mexican Talavera Hand Painted Large Pitcher & Bowl2087 - Mexican Talavera Hand Painted Large Pitcher & Bowl
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Mexican Talavera Hand Painted Large Pitcher & Bowl. Fine example of Talavera pottery. Cobalt blue with red, yellow, gold, green and other rich c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Vintage Pair of Mexican Spurs Overlay Design2088 - Vintage Pair of Mexican Spurs Overlay Design
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Vintage Pair of Mexican Spurs Overlay Design. Heavy iron spurs have a worn overlay design. Leather is in good condition. The spurs are 3.5''...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Authentic Powder Horn With Leather Strap2089 - Authentic Powder Horn With Leather Strap
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Authentic Powder Horn With Leather Strap. Very nice conversion of a steer horn into a gun powder holder. Has wooden cap on the large end and a wooden
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Pair Handgun Cases Black Sheep, Allen2090 - Pair Handgun Cases Black Sheep, Allen
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Pair Handgun Cases Black Sheep, Allen. Like new cases. The Black Sheep case is Naugahide covered with fleece lining and is 14-1/8'' long x 8...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Hand Woven Large Wool Rug2091 - Mexican Hand Woven Large Wool Rug
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Mexican Hand Woven Large Wool Rug. Grey background with black border and red, black and white geometric designs in center. Measures 51'' x 8...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Mexican Hand Woven Large Wool Rug2092 - Mexican Hand Woven Large Wool Rug
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Mexican Hand Woven Large Wool Rug. Bold red, grey, white and black rug with designs similar to Navajo storm pattern rugs. Has one-inch hole in the mid
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Esteban Acoustic Guitar and Proel Guitar Stand2093 - Esteban Acoustic Guitar and Proel Guitar Stand
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Esteban Acoustic Guitar and Proel Guitar Stand. Esteban guitar is made in China and the label is hand signed. Guitar in very good condition. The stand
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Vintage Persian Wool Rug2094 - Vintage Persian Wool Rug
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Vintage Persian Wool Rug. Clean and in good condition. Colors are predominatelty deep burgandy, grey, tan, and black, with many other minor colors. Ha
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar - Socorro Reyes2095 - Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar - Socorro Reyes
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Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar - Socorro Reyes. Fine highly burnished black with flat black in a geometric design. Signed on the bottom, Socorro Reyes.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Hand Painted Ceramic Tile With Asian Deer Scene2096 - Hand Painted Ceramic Tile With Asian Deer Scene
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Hand Painted Ceramic Tile With Asian Deer Scene. Wonderful scene of a gentle deer eating flowers is painted on a 6.75'' x 6.75'' cer...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Casa Grande Revival Human Effigy Olla2097 - Mata Ortiz Casa Grande Revival Human Effigy Olla
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Mata Ortiz Casa Grande Revival Human Effigy Olla. Polychrome human face figure is in very good condition. Signed on the bottom, ''Manuel Olu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Bowron New Zealand Four-Pelt Lambskin Rug2098 - Bowron New Zealand Four-Pelt Lambskin Rug
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Bowron New Zealand Four-Pelt Lambskin Rug. Luxurious long wool rug is made by the well-known Bowron company from New Zealand. Four similar pelts are s
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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5 Zuni Bear Fetishes2099 - 5 Zuni Bear Fetishes
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5 Native American Zuni Bear Fetishes. Largest bear fetish measures approx. 1''H x 1 3/4''L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to seajay for (80.00 + 14.40BP) = 94.40
 
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Prehistoric Arrowheads In 2 Riker Boxes2100 - Prehistoric Arrowheads In 2 Riker Boxes
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Prehistoric Arrowheads In 2 Riker Boxes. Six arrowheads altogether. Largest measures approx. 2 1/4'' x 1''. Acquired in accordance w...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Zuni Giraffe Fetish2101 - Zuni Giraffe Fetish
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Native American Zuni Giraffe Fetish with turquoise eyes. Measures approx. 3 1/2''H x 1 1/4''W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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3 1940'S Zuni Beaded Bolo Slides2102 - 3 1940'S Zuni Beaded Bolo Slides
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3 1940'S Native American Zuni Beaded Bolo Slides. Hand beaded cow heads with horns. Largest measures approx. 1 3/4''H x 3 1/4''W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Three Legged Stone Granite Grinder2103 - Vintage Three Legged Stone Granite Grinder
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Vintage Three Legged Grinder With grinding stone. Measures approx. 3 1/2''h x 7 1/2''W. Does have some chips off edge.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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3 Prehistoric Animal Bone Awls2103A - 3 Prehistoric Animal Bone Awls
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3 Prehistoric Animal Bone Awls. Longest measures approx. 10 1/4''. Two have museum markings. Acquired in accordance with all state and feder...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Large Mace Spiro Stone Weapon Battleaxe2103B - Large Mace Spiro Stone Weapon Battleaxe
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Large Mace Spiro Stone Weapon Battleaxe, measures approx. 11.5''L x 6''W. Age & Origin Unknown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Pre-Columbian Redware Traditional Bowl2104 - Pre-Columbian Redware Traditional Bowl
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Pre-Columbian Redware Traditional Burnished Smooth Bowl. Burnished smooth inside & outside. Traditonal Coiled Bowl. Measures approx. 3'&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Prehistoric Mimbres Incised Stone Paint Palette2104A - Prehistoric Mimbres Incised Stone Paint Palette
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Prehistoric Mimbres Incised Stone Paint Palette. This paint palette is charming as it has incising on the sides and along the rim of the palettle. The
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Discoidal Quartz Stone Tool2104B - Discoidal Quartz Stone Tool
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Discoidal Quartz Stone Tool, measures approx. 1 7/8''L x 3.5''W. Age & Origin unknown.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Prehistoric Salado Corrugated Tradtional Bowl2105 - Prehistoric Salado Corrugated Tradtional Bowl
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Prehistoric Salado Corrugated Obliterated Bowl. As found perfect condition. Inside has been charcoal burnished to a nice black finish. Measures appro
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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1930-40 Large Pima Basket2105A - 1930-40 Large Pima Basket
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1930-40 Large Pima Basket. Some damage to one side. Measures approx. 18''H x 17 1/2''W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Large Stone Spearpoint & Mace Spiro Club2105B - Large Stone Spearpoint & Mace Spiro Club
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Large Stone Spearpoint & Mace Spiro Club. Age & Origin Unknown. Spearhead measures approx. 9'' L x 2.25''W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Prehistoric Hohokum Bowl2106 - Prehistoric Hohokum Bowl
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Prehistoric Hohokum Bowl. Has Museum number on the bottom. Some hair line cracks on outside. Measures approx. 2 7/8''H x 5 1/2''W. A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Prehistoric Mimbres Utilitarian Jar2106A - Prehistoric Mimbres Utilitarian Jar
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Prehistoric Mimbres Utilitarian Jar. As found, has been glued, not professionally and has some tape inside. Some missing pieces. Measures approx. 8&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Bird Effigy Snake Stone Pipe2106B - Bird Effigy Snake Stone Pipe
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Bird Effigy Snake Stone Pipe, measures approx. 9.25''L x 2.25''W x 2.25''H. There is a snake running up the handle and the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Prehistoric Anasazi Dipper2107 - Prehistoric Anasazi Dipper
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Prehistoric Anasazi Dipper. Black on white design inside and on the handle. Has been glued. Measures approx. 3 3/4''H x 5''W. Some p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Prehistoric Mimbres Child's Bowl2107A - Prehistoric Mimbres Child's Bowl
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Prehistoric Mimbres Child's Bowl. As found has some missing pieces and has been glued. Measures approx. 2 1/2''H x 2 3/4''W. Acq...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Miami Co. Ohio Stone Pocket Axe2107B - Miami Co. Ohio Stone Pocket Axe
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Miami Co. Ohio Stone Pocket Axe, axe measures approx. 6.25''L x 3.25''W x 1.50''H. 3/4 Grooved, Age & Origin Unknown.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Prehistoric Salado Jar2108 - Prehistoric Salado Jar
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Prehistoric Salado Jar. Reddish color, some texturing on the outside and some chips on rim. Measures approx. 4''H x 5 1/4''W.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Prehistoric Basketry Sandal2108A - Prehistoric Basketry Sandal
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Prehistoric Basketry Sandal. Contained on paper in plastic covering. Measures approx. 10''L x 5''W. Says on paper: ''Sandal ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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French Trade Silver Gorget Strung on String2108B - French Trade Silver Gorget Strung on String
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French Trade Silver Gorget strung on String. Silver test not run on this item. Dugin Lee Co., Miss. Age & Origin Unknown. Measures approx.4....
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Prehistoric Casas Grande Polychrome Bowl2109 - Prehistoric Casas Grande Polychrome Bowl
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Prehistoric Casas Grande Polychrome Bowl. Polychrome bowl has two handles on either side. In as found condition, no restoration, no cracks, no holes,
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Prehistoric Straw Sandal & Arrowhead Tool2109A - Prehistoric Straw Sandal & Arrowhead Tool
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Prehistoric Straw Sandal & Arrowhead Tool. Very rare find. The tool is a clamp made of stick, hide and arrowhead. Function of this tool is unkno...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 25rams for (125.00 + 22.50BP) = 147.50
 
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Tennessee Stone Medicinal Tube Pipe2109B - Tennessee Stone Medicinal Tube Pipe
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Mississippi Stone Medicinal Tube Pipe, measures approx. 7''L x 1.25''W. Double Lobed, Age & Origin Unknown
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Prehistoric Anasazi Utilitarian Bowl2110 - Prehistoric Anasazi Utilitarian Bowl
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Prehistoric Anasazi Utilitarian Bowl. Textured on the outside, as found condition. Traditional hand-coiled bowl. Measures approx. 4 3/4''H...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Mimbres Prehistoric Bowl Pipe2110A - Mimbres Prehistoric Bowl Pipe
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Mimbres Prehistoric Bowl Pipe. Measures approx. 1 3/4''H x 1 5/8''W. Some chips from rim, as found condition, minor rim damage. Acqu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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PreColumbian Red Ware Utilitarian Jar2111 - PreColumbian Red Ware Utilitarian Jar
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PreColumbian Red Ware Utilitarian Jar. Complete bowl is intact with the only damage is some chips out of the rim. Measures approx. 8 3/4''h...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Prehistoric Mimbres Clay Bear2111A - Prehistoric Mimbres Clay Bear
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Prehistoric Mimbres Clay Bear. As found condition, missing tip of one ear and part of the tail. Measures approx. 1 1/2''H x 2''L. Ac...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Prehistoric Mimbres Utilitarian Bowl2112 - Prehistoric Mimbres Utilitarian Bowl
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Prehistoric Mimbres Utilitarian Bowl. Fine lines on the outside with decoration of different design near rim. Has been glued. Some chipping on rim. Me
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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3 Native American Flat Stone Fetish2112A - 3 Native American Flat Stone Fetish
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3 Native American Fetish. Two Flat Fetish, one reddish and one is grey. Two red ones have holes in the middle. Largest measures approx. 1'' ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Miniature Prehistoric PreColumbian Two Toned Jar2113 - Miniature Prehistoric PreColumbian Two Toned Jar
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Prehistoric PreColumbian Two Toned Miniature Jar. As found condition, no breaks, cracks or restoration. Some chips on rim. Measures approx. 3'&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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