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Desert West Auction
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Desert West Auction Dec. 12th & 13th
Desert West Auction Dec. 12th & 13th
Auction Currency
USD
Auction Location
P.O Box 77 3870 Hwy 35
,
Mimbres
,
New Mexico
,
88049
,
United States
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Preview is Friday Dec. 11th from 11AM to 3PM MDT. Offline items will be sold Saturday Dec. 12th fr...
Auction Details
We're pleased to be presenting items from Bill & Lois Whittredge's (Las Cruces, New Mexico) Native American Collection
Native American Rugs, Art, Jewelry, Kachinas, Baskets, Folk Art, Fetish & Pottery. Museum Quality Mata Ortiz Pottery some by Luiz Ortiz, Briana & Gaby V. S. & Daniel Gonzales. Mexican Southwestern Rugs, Oaxacan Alebrijes, Pottery & Jewelry. Original Acrylic Paintings and Beadwork by Kathy Kills Thunder. Estate Antiques & Collectibles.
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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2000 -
3 Metal Wall Art Horses
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3 Metal Wall Art Horses, measures 8'' x 10'', ready to hang
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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(20.00) =
20.00
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2001 -
Vintage Seminole Pine Needle Basket
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Vintage Native American Seminole Pine Needle Basket, measures 3'' x 7''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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(20.00) =
20.00
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2002 -
2 Tohono O'odham Mini Horse Hair Figural Baskets
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2 Native American Tohono O'odham Miniature Horse Hair Figural Baskets, measures 3'' x 1'' x 1''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to jacleaves for
(20.00 + 4.00BP) =
24.00
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2003 -
Zuni Hand Carved Eagle Fetish by Kent Banteah
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Native American Zuni Hand Carved Eagle Fetish by Kent Banteah, signed by artist, turquoise eyes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
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(15.00) =
15.00
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2004 -
Antique Fine Porcelain French Limoge Sauce Dish
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Antique Fine Porcelain French Limoge Sauce Dish, 14Kt Gold Trimmed, measures 3'' x 6'', hallmarked on bottom of dish
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
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(10.00) =
10.00
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2004A -
3 Native American Navajo Sand Paintings, Signed
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have 3 Native American Navajo Sand Paintings, Signed, largest measures 16'' square, #1 Yei Bei Chai Dancer by...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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(20.00) =
20.00
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2005 -
Antique Pennsylvania Dutch Wooden Butter Press
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Antique Pennsylvania Dutch Wooden Butter Press, measures 4'' x 2''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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(20.00) =
20.00
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2006 -
2 Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jars, Signed
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2 Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jars, Signed, #1 Pulled Spout by Lorena Gonzalez Rios and #2 Eye Dazzler by Angelica Bugarini, largest measures 7.75...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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(20.00) =
20.00
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2006A -
Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting Playful Ponies by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 20'' x 20'', signed by artist, Artist Bio: Kathleen Kills...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to ckfuller for
(60.00 + 12.00BP) =
72.00
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2008 -
1950 Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Pin
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1950 Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Pin, measures .5'' x 2.5'', 12.5g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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(35.00) =
35.00
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2009 -
1950 Navajo Sterling Bead & Turquoise Earrings
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1950 Native American Navajo Sterling Bead & Turquoise Earrings, measure 4''L x 1''W, 11.4g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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(40.00) =
40.00
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2010 -
Navajo Sterling Turquoise Ring, Size 7.75
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 7.75, measures .75''L x 5/8''W, 4.5g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to lottaburger for
(20.00 + 4.00BP) =
24.00
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2011 -
1950 Navajo 6 Strand Shell Heishi Necklace
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1950 Native American Navajo 6 Strand Shell Heishi Necklace, measures 24'' end to end, sterling cones
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
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(40.00) =
40.00
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2011A -
Acoma Miniature Pottery Vase and Shallow Bowl
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Acoma Miniature Pottery Vase and Shallow Bowl, largest measures 2'', both are hallmarked
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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(20.00) =
20.00
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2012 -
1950 Zuni Petit Point Turquoise Corn Pin
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1950 Native American Zuni Petit Point Turquoise Corn Pin, measures 1'' x 1.5'', 4.3g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
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(20.00) =
20.00
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2013 -
Zuni Silver Turquoise Double Hummingbird Ring, 11
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Double Hummingbird Ring by Dickie Quandelacy (1953-present), Size 11, hallmarked and stamped sterling,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
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(45.00) =
45.00
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2014 -
Navajo Sterling Silver Inlay Buffalo Head Pendant
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Inlay Buffalo Head Pendant, stamped sterling, measures 3'' x 2'', 13.1g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
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(40.00) =
40.00
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2015 -
Navajo Sterling Chip Inlay Ring, Size 10.5
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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Coral Chip Inlay Ring, Size 10.5, measures 1'' x 7/8'', 8.3g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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(25.00) =
25.00
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2016 -
1950 Navajo Silver Turquoise Concho Belt, Harrison
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1950 Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Concho Belt by James Harrison, features sterling turquoise conchos on a leather belt measuring 51'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 250.00
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(130.00) =
130.00
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2017 -
Jemez Pottery Turtle Storyteller by B. Loretto
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Native American Jemez Polychrome Pottery Turtle Storyteller by B. Loretto, signed by artist and measures 2.5'' x 2.5'' x 3''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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(25.00) =
25.00
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2018 -
1910 Penobscot Lidded Sewing Basket
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1910 Native American Penobscot Lidded Sewing Basket, measures 2''H x 10''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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(30.00) =
30.00
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2018A -
Collection of 3 Dolphins
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Collection of 3 Dolphins, largest measures 9''H, includes 2 glass and 1 carved onyx
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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(15.00) =
15.00
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2020 -
23 Antique 1896 Sweet Caporal Flag Pinbacks
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23 Antique 1896 Sweet Caporal Flag Cigarette Pinbacks, measure 7/8''D, the pinbacks are made of celluloid and metal back. made in 1896. Show...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00
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(40.00) =
40.00
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2021 -
2 Wooden Display Boxes
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2 Wooden Display Boxes, largest measures 18''L x 12''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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(40.00) =
40.00
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2022 -
Navajo Sterling Onyx Concho Earrings by W. Shaw
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Concho Earrings by W. Shaw, one earrings is hallmarked WS and the other is hallmarked LS, both are stamped
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to sivee for
(30.00 + 6.00BP) =
36.00
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2023 -
Mexican Taxco Sterling Silver Bookmarker
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Mexican Taxco Sterling Silver Bookmarker, measures 3''L x 3/16''W, stamped Taxco, 9.03g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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(80.00) =
80.00
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2024 -
Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Earrings
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Earrings, measure 2.25''L x .75''W, 7.9g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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(20.00) =
20.00
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2025 -
Navajo Sterling Turquoise Cross Pendant Necklace
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Native American Navajo Sandcast Sterling Silver Turquoise Cross Pendant Necklace, cross measures 2.75''L x 2.25''W, sterling chain m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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(30.00) =
30.00
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2027 -
Collection of Native American Sterling Jewelry
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Collection of Native American Sterling Jewelry, includes 2 Navajo Necklaces, 2 Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bracelets, 2 Navajo Concho Buttons, 2 pairs o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
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(65.00) =
65.00
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2027A -
1940-1950 Navajo Sterling Turquoise Watch Bracelet
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Stunning 1940-1950 Navajo Sterling Turquoise Watch Bracelet, inside measures 7.75'' which includes opening x 2.75''W, 126g in total ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
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(80.00) =
80.00
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2027B -
Navajo Nevada Papoose Turquoise Nugget Necklace
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Rare 1940 Old Pawn Native American Navajo Nevada Papoose Turquoise Nugget Necklace, measures 18'' end to end, largest nugget measures 1'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to donald0987 for
(40.00 + 8.00BP) =
48.00
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2028 -
Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Earrings
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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Nugget Earrings, measure 2.25''L x 1''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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(25.00) =
25.00
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2029 -
Navajo Silver Turquoise Boot Pendant Necklace
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Boot Pendant Necklace, pendant measures 1.5''L x 7/8''W, sterling chain measu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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(20.00) =
20.00
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2032 -
Estate Northwest Coast Alaskan Sweet Grass Basket
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Northwest Coast Alaskan Sweet Grass Basket, measures 3'' x 4''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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(15.00) =
15.00
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2033 -
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Money Clip
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Money Clip, measures 1.75''L x .75''W, missing one of the silver beads, 17g in tota...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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(30.00) =
30.00
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2034 -
5 Collectible Books, Native American Interest
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5 Collectible Books, Native American Interest, Softbacks, #1 Pueblo Indian Pottery of the Post-Spanish Period c. 1950 General Series, Bulletin No. Fou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
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30.00
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2035 -
Native American Navajo Turquoise Jockla Earrings
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Native American Navajo Turquoise Jockla Earrings, measure 3''L x .25''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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(35.00) =
35.00
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2035A -
Hopi Polychrome Seed Jar, Vernida Polacco Nampeyo
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Hopi Polychrome Seed Jar by Vernida Polacco Nampeyo (b. 1955), measures 4'' x 6'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for
(45.00) =
45.00
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2036 -
1901 Pan American Buffalo Souvenir
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1901 Pan American Buffalo Souvenir, measures 3''W x 3''Deep x 2.5'', base has been glued
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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(25.00) =
25.00
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2037 -
Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Earrings
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Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Earrings, measure 1.75''L x .5''W, 9.19g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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(20.00) =
20.00
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2040A -
1950 Navajo Sterling Turquoise Key Ring
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1950 Native American Navajo Sterling & Green Turquoise Key Ring, measures 2''L x .5''W, 16g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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(20.00) =
20.00
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2041A -
Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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October 28, 2015 Original Acrylic Painting Sunset Gathering by Kathy Kills Thunder, signed by artist and measures 20'' x 20'', Artis...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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(40.00) =
40.00
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2044 -
1950 Zuni Petit Point Turquoise Ring, Size 5.5
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1950 Native American Zuni Petit Point Turquoise Ring, Size 5.5, measures 1''L x .5''W, 3.7g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to lottaburger for
(30.00 + 6.00BP) =
36.00
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2045 -
Navajo Sterling Silver Sand Cast Pin, Hallmarked
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Sand Cast Pin, Hallmarked M, measures 1'' x 2.5'', stamped sterling, 12.6g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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(25.00) =
25.00
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2046 -
1975 Navajo Sterling Multi-Stone Pendant, Willeto
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1975 Native American Navajo Sterling Multi-Stone Pendant by Martha Willeto, hallmarked and stamped sterling, measures 1'' x 2'', inc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
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(40.00) =
40.00
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2046A -
Estate Vintage Native American Taos Pottery Jar
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Vintage Native American Taos Pottery Jar, measures 5''D x 3.75''H, painted geometric lines
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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(35.00) =
35.00
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2047 -
4 Turquoise Cabochons
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4 Turquoise Cabochons, largest measures 1'' x 1''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
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(40.00) =
40.00
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2048 -
Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet, inside measures 6.5'' which includes opening x 1.25''W, beautifu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for
(140.00) =
140.00
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2049 -
Native American Choctaw Tri-Colored Handled Basket
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Native American Choctaw Tri-Colored Handled Basket, measures 7''D x 10.5''H which includes handle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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(25.00) =
25.00
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2050 -
Estate 1920 Native American Zuni Pottery Jar
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a 1920 Native American Zuni Pottery Jar, measures 2.75''H x 3.75''D, missing handle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for
(25.00) =
25.00
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