Desert West Auction Dec. 12th & 13th

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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.
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Vintage Native American Acoma Pottery Wedding Vase2051 - Vintage Native American Acoma Pottery Wedding Vase
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Vintage Native American Acoma Pottery Wedding Vase, braided handle, bird design, measures 4''H x 3'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Avanyu Ring & Zuni Inlay Key Ring2052 - Navajo Sterling Avanyu Ring & Zuni Inlay Key Ring
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Avanyu Ring Size 6.5 & Zuni Inlay Key Ring by S. Edaakie, key ring measures 2''L x 1''W, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar, Signed2053 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar, Signed
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar, Signed, textured body, flared rim, signed S.R., features eye dazzling designs, measures 8'' x 8''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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3 Turquoise Cabochons2054 - 3 Turquoise Cabochons
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3 Turquoise Cabochons, largest measures 1.5''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Large Lenox Flower Designed Serving Bowl2054A - Large Lenox Flower Designed Serving Bowl
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Large, Beautiful Lenox Flower Designed Serving Bowl, measures 10''D x 8''H, hallmarked
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Channel Inlay Sun God Ring, Sz 7.252055 - Zuni Sterling Channel Inlay Sun God Ring, Sz 7.25
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Channel Inlay Sun God Ring, signed by artist, Sz 7.25, measures .75''L x .75''W, inlay includes...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Double Rainbow Man Pin2056 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Double Rainbow Man Pin
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Double Rainbow Man Pin, measures 1.25'' x 1.5'', hallmarked M and stamped sterling,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Silver Turquoise Coral Cross Pendant2057 - Navajo Silver Turquoise Coral Cross Pendant
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Cross Pendant by Arthur J. Williams, hallmarked and stamped sterling, measures 3''L x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to danryan for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Ring, Sz 42058 - Navajo Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Ring, Sz 4
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Ring, Sz 4, measures .5''L x .5''W, 3.3g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Native American Plains Indian Rawhide Fetish Bag2059A - Native American Plains Indian Rawhide Fetish Bag
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Vintage Native American Plains Indian Rawhide Fetish Bag, measures 4''W x 6''H, embellished wi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to sivee for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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2 Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Frogs, 1 by Marta Lopez2060 - 2 Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Frogs, 1 by Marta Lopez
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2 Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Frogs, 1 by Marta Lopez, largest measures 2.75''H x 3''L, vibrantly painted
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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2 Oriental Wood Carvings2063 - 2 Oriental Wood Carvings
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2 Oriental Wood Carvings, both measure approximately 8''H x 3''W, hallmarked by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Cat and Whale, Signed2063A - Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Cat and Whale, Signed
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Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Cat and Whale, Signed by artists, Cat is largest measuring 8''H and is made by Joaquin Hernandez, the Whale is made...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to jerryp520 for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Navajo Hand Carved Buffalo Warrior Kachina, Yazzie2064 - Navajo Hand Carved Buffalo Warrior Kachina, Yazzie
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Navajo Hand Carved Buffalo Warrior Kachina by D. Yazzie, signed by artist and measures 12'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Northwest Coast Bone Items2065 - Native American Northwest Coast Bone Items
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Native American Northwest Coast Bone Items, longest measures 2.5''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to donald0987 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Estate Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Elda Hernandez2066 - Estate Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Elda Hernandez
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Elda Hernandez, measures 5''H x 5''D, signed by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Estate Tohono O'odham Miniature Horse Hair Baskets2066A - Estate Tohono O'odham Miniature Horse Hair Baskets
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Tohono O'odham Miniature Horse Hair Baskets, measure 2''L x .75''W, 2 are ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to jacleaves for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Mexican Brass Mayan Calendar Pitcher2067A - Mexican Brass Mayan Calendar Pitcher
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Mexican Brass Mayan Calendar Pitcher, measures 9'' x 12''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Estate Peruvian Carved Gourd by Evanisto Medina2068 - Estate Peruvian Carved Gourd by Evanisto Medina
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Peruvian Carved Gourd by Evanisto Medina, measures 3.25''D x 2''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Cat & Pig, Signed2069 - Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Cat & Pig, Signed
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Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Hand Carved Cat & Pig, Cat is by Rosalba M.P. and Pig is by Ana Maria Rodriguez San Pedro Taviche, vibrantly painted
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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1992 Navajo Folk Art Bronc Rider, Johnson Antonio2070A - 1992 Navajo Folk Art Bronc Rider, Johnson Antonio
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1992 Native American Navajo Folk Art Bronc Rider by Johnson Antonio, signed by artist and measures 7'' x 7'' x 2'', his righ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder2076A - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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November 15, 2015 Original Acrylic Painting ''Friends are Forever'' by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 20'' x 20'' and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Octopus, Signed2082A - Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Octopus, Signed
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Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Octopus, Signed L.D.V. and measures 3'' x 4'', one of the tentacles has been glued, vibrantly painted
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Antique H. Clay Glover D.V.S. Mange Remedy Bottle2082B - Antique H. Clay Glover D.V.S. Mange Remedy Bottle
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Antique H. Clay Glover D.V.S. Glover's Imperial Mange Remedy Bottle, measures 7''H, embossed lettering
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder2083 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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September 10, 2015 Original Acrylic Painting ''Spirit Horse'' by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 20'' x 20'', signed b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Native American Jemez Polychrome Pottery Jar, Toya2084A - Native American Jemez Polychrome Pottery Jar, Toya
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Jemez Polychrome Pottery Jar by Toya, measures 3.5''H x 4.5''D, signed by arti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Stirrup Pot by Dulces Melero2087 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Stirrup Pot by Dulces Melero
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Stirrup Pot by Dulces N. Melero, measures 10'' x 6'' x 11'', comes with two black yarn covered...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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1986 Original Painting by Bobby Jones2088 - 1986 Original Painting by Bobby Jones
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1986 Original Painting by Bobby Jones, signed by artist, measures 7.5'' x 9.5'', matted, framed, and under glass
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Antique European Oil Painting in Gold Gilt Frame2089 - Antique European Oil Painting in Gold Gilt Frame
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Antique European Oil Painting by Pouderman in Gold Gilt Frame, visual measures 18'' x 27'', depicts windmill scene
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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1920-1930 Navajo Traditional Directional Cross Rug2090 - 1920-1930 Navajo Traditional Directional Cross Rug
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Phenomenal 1920-1930 Native American Navajo Traditional Directional Cross Textile Rug, measures 96'' x 60'', overall good condition ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Vintage Native American Hopi Kachina2091 - Vintage Native American Hopi Kachina
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Vintage Native American Hopi Kachina, measures 9.5''H x 5.5''W, embellished with wool, rabbit fur, yarn, felt, shells, and twine
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Estate Framed Ceramic Tile2092 - Estate Framed Ceramic Tile
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Framed Ceramic Tile, measures 8'' x 8'', ready to hang
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz2093 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz, measures 6'' x 7'', signed by artist, features geometric and abstract lines and des...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Fine Ceramic Manchurian Horse with Female Rider2093A - Fine Ceramic Manchurian Horse with Female Rider
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Fine Ceramic Manchurian Horse with Female Rider, measures 5'' x 17'' x 17'', small right back corner has been glued
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Jason Rich Print ''The Wanderer''2097A - Jason Rich Print ''The Wanderer''
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Jason Rich Print ''The Wanderer'', measures 20'' x 24'', can be rolled to ship
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Native American Parfleche Bag2098 - Native American Parfleche Bag
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Native American Parfleche Bag, measures 11''L x 4.5''W, hand painted, embellished with beads and leather fringe and handles
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to donald0987 for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Ceramic Chinese Male Figure2098A - Ceramic Chinese Male Figure
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Ceramic Chinese Male Figure, measures 6'' x 7'' x 12.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Collection of Mexican Jewelry, Mostly Sterling2099 - Collection of Mexican Jewelry, Mostly Sterling
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Collection of Mexican Jewelry, Mostly Sterling, longest measures 7.5''L x 1.25''W, #1 Sterling Silver Taxco Link Bracelet which is t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Large Native American Tesuque Rain God2100 - Large Native American Tesuque Rain God
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Large Native American Tesuque Rain God, measures 6.5''H x 4.25''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Native American Navajo Horsehair Pottery Jar2101 - Native American Navajo Horsehair Pottery Jar
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Navajo Horsehair Pottery Jar, measures 6''H x 4.5''W, signed by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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2003 Northwest Coast Carved Eagle Box, Pazzamoore2102 - 2003 Northwest Coast Carved Eagle Box, Pazzamoore
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Fabulous 2003 Northwest Coast Carved Eagle Box by Pazzamoore, signed by artist, measures 5''L x 1.75&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Hopi Polychrome Turtle Pottery, Cheryl N. Nampeyo2102A - Hopi Polychrome Turtle Pottery, Cheryl N. Nampeyo
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Hopi Polychrome Turtle Pottery, Cheryl Naha Nampeyo, measures 3''L x 1.5''H, s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1950-1960 Navajo Sterling Turquoise Watch Tips2103 - 1950-1960 Navajo Sterling Turquoise Watch Tips
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1950-1960 Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Watch Tips, measure 1 5/8''L x 7/8''W, 12.5g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Estate Taos Pueblo Ceramic Kachina Plaques2104 - Estate Taos Pueblo Ceramic Kachina Plaques
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Taos Pueblo Ceramic Kachina Plaques, measure 6''H x 2.5''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Acoma Pueblo Polychrome Pottery Jar by R. Leno2105 - Acoma Pueblo Polychrome Pottery Jar by R. Leno
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Native American Acoma Pueblo Polychrome Pottery Jar by Regina Leno Shutiva (Jeannie Leno), measures 4.5''H x 5''D, signed by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Collection of Vintage Political & Misc. Buttons2105A - Collection of Vintage Political & Misc. Buttons
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Collection of Vintage & Antique Political & Misc. Buttons, largest measures 1.25''D, includes Nixon, Wallace, Goldwater, Wilson, Ken...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Native American Hopi Squash Kachina2106 - Native American Hopi Squash Kachina
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Native American Hopi Squash Kachina, measures 9.5''H, rattle in right hand has missing piece, item in left hand has been glued,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Estate African Beaded Lizard Belt2107 - Estate African Beaded Lizard Belt
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have an African Beaded Lizard Belt, measures 16'' (beaded portion) x 2.5''W, beautifully beaded. clot...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Hand Carved Snake Dancer Kachina by Yazzie2110 - Navajo Hand Carved Snake Dancer Kachina by Yazzie
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Navajo Hand Carved Snake Dancer Kachina by D. Yazzie, 12''H x 8''W, signed by ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Northwest Coast Alaskan Totem Pole by P. Seale2111 - Northwest Coast Alaskan Totem Pole by P. Seale
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Northwest Coast Alaskan Totem Pole by Patrick Seale, measures 9.5''H x 4.75''W...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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