AUCTION  /  Desert West Auction Feb 25th & 26th, 2012

Desert West Auction Feb 25th & 26th, 2012

Auction Currency:USD Auction Location:P.O Box 77 3870 Hwy 35, Mimbres, New Mexico, 88049, United States

Auction Details

Jewelry Auction Feb. 25th, featuring Native American, Estate and Liquidation Jewelry. Over 200 Lots of Bracelets, Earring, Pins, Squash Blossom Necklaces, Beaded Necklace & Rings.
Feb. 26th, features Native American Jewelry, Pottery, Kachinas, Art & Navajo Rugs. Mexican & Cowboy Collectibles. Antique early 1800s Colt Pistol and Pr. of Cased Belgium Muff Pistols with Mother of Pearl Handles. 1900 Masonic Swords, 32nd Mason Apron, 14Kt. Gold Diamond Rings & Masonic Hat.
Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Pottery Bowl-L Ontiveroo2000Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Pottery Bowl-L Ontiveroo
PUEBLO: Mata Ortiz ETHNICITY: Mexican DESCRIPTION: Black and turquoise on white eye dazzler design bowl by Lupe Ontiveroo. The dazzling geometric pat
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (70.00 + 12.60) x 1 = 82.60
Mata Ortiz Pulled Spout Textured Pottery Jar2001Mata Ortiz Pulled Spout Textured Pottery Jar
PUEBLO: Mata Ortiz ETHNICITY: Mexican DESCRIPTION: Fish designs on this long neck jar. There are rows of indented patterns swirling from bottom to t
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00 + 5.40) x 1 = 35.40
Mata Ortiz Black on Black Butterfly Jar - T Tena2002Mata Ortiz Black on Black Butterfly Jar - T Tena
PUEBLO: Mata Ortiz ETHNICITY: Mexican DESCRIPTION: Tall burnished black jar with large butterfly images. Signed on the bottom. SIZE: 13''Hx9''W (di
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (35.00 + 6.30) x 1 = 41.30
Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pottery Jar - Josue2003Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pottery Jar - Josue
PUEBLO: Mata Ortiz ETHNICITY Mexican DESCRIPTION: Tall and elegant polychrome jar signed on the bottom ''Josue N.O'' SIZE: 9.5''Hx7.5''W (diameter
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to waterman215 for (35.00 + 6.30) x 1 = 41.30
Mata Ortiz Black on Black Fish Pottery-Lucia Soto2004Mata Ortiz Black on Black Fish Pottery-Lucia Soto
PUEBLO: Mata Ortiz ETHNICITY: Mexican DESCRIPTION: Geometric and flying fish designs on this highly burnished black pottery with low profile. Signed o
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to waterman215 for (40.00 + 7.20) x 1 = 47.20
Mata Ortiz Textured Fish Pottery - Jose Gonzalez2005Mata Ortiz Textured Fish Pottery - Jose Gonzalez
PUEBLO: Mata Ortiz ETHNICITY: Mexican DESCRIPTION: Large bowl with textured design and four indented circles with fish figures inside. Black and red
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (60.00 + 10.80) x 1 = 70.80
Mata Ortiz Black Swirl Design Jar-Alonso Sandoval2006Mata Ortiz Black Swirl Design Jar-Alonso Sandoval
PUEBLO: Mata Ortiz ETHNICITY: Mexican DESCRIPTION: Highly burnished black swirl bowl. Beautiful even swirls. Signed on the bottom, ''Alonso Sandoval.'
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (40.00 + 7.20) x 1 = 47.20
Mata Ortiz Textured Black Cutaway Jar-J Gonzalez2007Mata Ortiz Textured Black Cutaway Jar-J Gonzalez
PUEBLO: Mata Ortiz ETHNICITY: Mexican DESCRIPTION: Unusual tall textured jar with four circular indentions that have a cutout ''T'' and feather design
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (35.00 + 6.30) x 1 = 41.30
Mata Ortiz Polychrome Bird Jar-Alejandra Cota2008Mata Ortiz Polychrome Bird Jar-Alejandra Cota
PUEBLO: Mata Ortiz ETHNICITY: Mexican DESCRIPTION: Polychrome tall jar with two beautiful bird figures. Black, red and green on tan. Signed on the bot
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (60.00 + 10.80) x 1 = 70.80
Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar-Lucy Mora de Bugarini2009Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar-Lucy Mora de Bugarini
PUEBLO: Mata Ortiz ETHNICITY: Mexican DESCRIPTION: Fine designs in black and red on light tan elegantly shaped jar. Signed on the bottom, ''Lucy Mora
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to redrocks for (70.00 + 12.60) x 1 = 82.60
Mata Ortiz Marbleized Pottery Jar-Tito Enriquez2010Mata Ortiz Marbleized Pottery Jar-Tito Enriquez
PUEBLO: Mata Ortiz ETHNICITY: Mexican DESCRIPTION: Polychrome marbleized jar with graduated geometric design. Signed on the bottom, ''Tito Enriquez''
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (45.00 + 8.10) x 1 = 53.10
Mata Ortiz Tall Polychrome Jar - Maria Chivira2011Mata Ortiz Tall Polychrome Jar - Maria Chivira
PUEBLO: Mata Ortiz ETHNICITY: Mexican DESCRIPTION: Tall and beautifully proportioned jar with fine geometric and feather designs in black and red on t
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (70.00 + 12.60) x 1 = 82.60
Mata Ortiz Large Fish Pottery - Elda2012Mata Ortiz Large Fish Pottery - Elda
PUEBLO: Mata Ortiz ETHNICITY: Mexican DESCRIPTION: Low and wide marbleized bowl with many, many fish swimming around it. Red and black design on tan.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to waterman215 for (50.00 + 9.00) x 1 = 59.00
Mata Ortiz Museum Size Pottery-Lucia Soto2013Mata Ortiz Museum Size Pottery-Lucia Soto
PUEBLO: Mata Ortiz ETHNICITY: Mexican DESCRIPTION: Stunning highly burnished black on black museum size jar with flying fish designs. Signed on the bo
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to redrocks for (100.00 + 18.00) x 1 = 118.00
"Through Indian Eyes" - Hardback Book2014"Through Indian Eyes" - Hardback Book
DATE: 1995 DESCRIPTION: Reader's Digest Hardback book "Through Indian Eyes: The Untold Story of Native American Peoples". Almost new cond...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00 + 5.40) x 1 = 35.40
Three Native American Interest Hardback Books2015Three Native American Interest Hardback Books
Book one: "Mythology of the Americas", 407 pages of comprehensive history with photos. Almost new condition with intact book jacket. DATE:...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to artkollector for (25.00 + 4.50) x 1 = 29.50
Two Native American Hardback Books2016Two Native American Hardback Books
Book one: The World of the American Indian, National Geographic Society DATE:1974 DESCRIPTION: Coffee table book in very good condition with book jac
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00 + 5.40) x 1 = 35.40
"The New Indians" - Book by Stan Steiner2017"The New Indians" - Book by Stan Steiner
DATE: 1986 DESCRIPTION: "The New Indians" hardback book by Stan Steiner with original dust jacket. Very good condition. Contains maps, c...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00 + 4.50) x 1 = 29.50
''Modern Pueblo Pottery 1880-1960'' Book by Francis H. Harlow2018''Modern Pueblo Pottery 1880-1960'' Book by Francis H. Harlow
DESCRIPTION: Hardcover Book, ''Modern Pueblo Pottery 1880-1960'' by Francis H. Harlow, 1977 First Edition book in very good condition with mylar cover
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00 + 5.40) x 1 = 35.40
Large Philippine Clay Water Jug W/Bamboo2019Large Philippine Clay Water Jug W/Bamboo
ETHNICITY: Asian DESCRIPTION: Large clay jug painted black with bamboo harness around it. Older, traditional jug from Bontoc, Philippines where they a
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00 + 5.40) x 1 = 35.40
Western ''Gal Leg'' Spurs2020Western ''Gal Leg'' Spurs
DESCRIPTION: Pair of spurs in the ''gal leg'' design. Black heart shape decorative designs and bronze rowels. Appear to have never been used. Made in
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00 + 4.50) x 1 = 29.50
Miniature Decorative Clay Flower Pots With Plants2021Miniature Decorative Clay Flower Pots With Plants
DESCRIPTION: Colorful and quite realistic hand formed clay pots with plants. Three tiny plants in a wire plant stand along with larger size cactus pla
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00 + 4.50) x 1 = 29.50
White Porcelain Woven Basket2022White Porcelain Woven Basket
ETHNICITY: Italian DESCRIPTION: Lovely white porcelain in a woven basket design, probably Italian. Has hallmark on bottom which looks like a flower wi
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00 + 4.50) x 1 = 29.50
Vintage Norwegian Wool Lapplander Tunic2023Vintage Norwegian Wool Lapplander Tunic
ETHNICITY: Norwegian DESCRIPTION: Vintage wool tunic, size 36. Tag says imported by ''Kjell of Norway.'' Dark rust background color with red, green, b
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00 + 4.50) x 1 = 29.50
Vintage Ladies Roper Western Embroidered Shirt2024Vintage Ladies Roper Western Embroidered Shirt
DESCRIPTION: Beautifully embroidered white western shirt in nearly new condition. Polyester/Rayon. SIZE: Medium. Buyer pays actual shipping and handl
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00 + 5.40) x 1 = 35.40
2 Carved Stone Figures Marble Cat, Fossil Turtle20252 Carved Stone Figures Marble Cat, Fossil Turtle
DESCRIPTION: 2 Simple and captivating sculptures. A white marble reclining cat and a turtle of carved and polished fossil shell stone. Both are made i
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to blue_sage01 for (30.00 + 5.40) x 1 = 35.40
3 Carved Wood and Painted Bird Figurines20263 Carved Wood and Painted Bird Figurines
DESCRIPTION: 3 Adorable birds, each on a natural wood stand. There is a red cardinal, a bluebird and a loon. SIZE: The cardinal is 4''Hx5''Lx2.25''W.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00 + 5.40) x 1 = 35.40
2 Decorative Metal Bird and Flowers Wall Hangings20272 Decorative Metal Bird and Flowers Wall Hangings
DESCRIPTION: Lovely wire frames with flat sheet metal bird and flower figures. A green hummingbird on one and a red cardinal on the other. SIZE: 9.75
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00 + 4.50) x 1 = 29.50
Tibetan Thunderbolt Dorje -- Brass Ritual Object2028Tibetan Thunderbolt Dorje -- Brass Ritual Object
ETHNICITY: Asian DESCRIPTION: This brass object has symbolic meaning in Buddhist and Hindu philosophies. It is held in the Buddha's right hand and is
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (35.00 + 6.30) x 1 = 41.30
1954 Navy Yearbook " Operation Far East" USS Montrose20291954 Navy Yearbook " Operation Far East" USS Montrose
DESCRIPTION: The yearbook for the crew of the U.S.S. Montrose in ''Operation Far East'' 1954, and a crew member list, bumper sticker and 2 newsletters
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00 + 4.50) x 1 = 29.50
Vintage Papago Woven Wire Basket2030Vintage Papago Woven Wire Basket
DESCRIPTION: Papago woven wire basket. Intricate flower pattern in bottom. Also has wire handle. SIZE: 4''Hx9''W. Buyer pays actual shipping and hand
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00 + 5.40) x 1 = 35.40
Original Painting by Kills Thunder - "Atomic Lake"2031Original Painting by Kills Thunder - "Atomic Lake"
DATE: Jan 2012 DESCRIPTION: Acrylic on canvas, original art, "Atomic Lake". Two coyotes near a desert pond. Vivid colors are the style of...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (40.00 + 7.20) x 1 = 47.20
Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder2032Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder
DATE: Jan 2012 DESCRIPTION: This original acrylic painting on canvas by artist Kills Thunder depicts a pueblo scene. In the colorful style tradition
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to blue_sage01 for (60.00 + 10.80) x 1 = 70.80
Original Painting by Kills Thunder - "The Last Ride"2033Original Painting by Kills Thunder - "The Last Ride"
DATE: Jan 2012 DESCRIPTION: Acrylic on canvas "The Last Ride" is done in traditional bright colors of artist Kills Thunder. Signed and ...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to ovis40 for (60.00 + 10.80) x 1 = 70.80
Kills Thunder Original Acrylic Painting - "War Horse"2034Kills Thunder Original Acrylic Painting - "War Horse"
DATE: Jan 2012 DESCRIPTION: "War Horse" is a vibrant and powerful horse and Native American rider done in the true style of artist Kills T...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (125.00 + 22.50) x 1 = 147.50
Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder - "Little Friends"2035Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder - "Little Friends"
DATE: Nov 2011 DESCRIPTION: Acrylics on canvas, "Little Friends" depicts dog, cats and mouse friends in the vibrant bright style of artist...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to ovis40 for (35.00 + 6.30) x 1 = 41.30
Original Acrylic Painting Kills Thunder - "The Three Sioux Sisters"2036Original Acrylic Painting Kills Thunder - "The Three Sioux Sisters"
DATE: Nov 2011; DESCRIPTION: "The Three Sioux Sisters", original acrylic on canvas by artist Kills Thunder depicts young sisters riding t...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to ovis40 for (35.00 + 6.30) x 1 = 41.30
Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder - "Captain Jack"2037Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder - "Captain Jack"
DATE: Jan 2012: DESCRIPTION: "Captain Jack", an up close portrait of an American Indian with teepee and other symbols painted in the vivi...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to redtail_gallery for (25.00 + 4.50) x 1 = 29.50
Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder - "Old Warrior"2038Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder - "Old Warrior"
DATE: Jan 2012: DESCRIPTION: Acrylic on canvas original art by Kills Thunder depicts "Old Warrior" with war paint and feathers. Vibrant ...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 2473eg for (45.00 + 8.10) x 1 = 53.10
Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder - "The Purple Pony"2039Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder - "The Purple Pony"
Dated 2011: DESCRIPTION: Acrylic on canvas original painting by artist Kills Thunder titled "The Purple Pony" is a fun, bright painting o...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00 + 5.40) x 1 = 35.40
Two Original Painted Glass Tiles by Kills Thunder2040Two Original Painted Glass Tiles by Kills Thunder
DATE: January 2012 DESCRIPTION: Two acrylic painted glass tiles. 1: 11''H x 10''W is called "Little Friends" depicts a red horse and qua...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00 + 4.50) x 1 = 29.50
Original Acrylic Painting by Artist Kills Thunder - "Medicine Woman"2041Original Acrylic Painting by Artist Kills Thunder - "Medicine Woman"
DATE: Jan 2011: DESCRIPTION: "Medicine Woman", a portrait of a Native American woman in vibrant and vivid colors - the style of artist. K...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 2473eg for (25.00 + 4.50) x 1 = 29.50
Beaded Wood Bowl by Kills Thunder2042Beaded Wood Bowl by Kills Thunder
DATE: recent DESCRIPTION: Large wooden decorative bowl is intricately designed and beaded in bright colors and designs of the southwest. SIZE:5.5''
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to waterman215 for (25.00 + 4.50) x 1 = 29.50
Wooden Bowl Hand-Beaded by Kills Thunder2043Wooden Bowl Hand-Beaded by Kills Thunder
DATE: recent DESCRIPTION: Wooden bowl is painted inside and beaded in the bright designs of the artist and southwest style. Not for cooking or food.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (60.00 + 10.80) x 1 = 70.80
Wooden Jewelry Box with Beaded Top, Kills Thunder2044Wooden Jewelry Box with Beaded Top, Kills Thunder
Used wooden jewelry box lined with green felt. Ring holder tray and mirror on inside lid. Mostly red, white and blue beads on top reflect the style of
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00 + 5.40) x 1 = 35.40
Two Vintage Glass Milk Bottles, Tucson Dairies2045Two Vintage Glass Milk Bottles, Tucson Dairies
DATE: Vintage DESCRIPTION: The clear bottle is marked Olson Dairy, Tucson, AZ. Bottom has 48_E787-2 and 59 in raised glass numbers. SIZE: Approx 10.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00 + 5.40) x 1 = 35.40
Handpainted Koshare Kachina Cloth and Wooden Doll2046Handpainted Koshare Kachina Cloth and Wooden Doll
DATE: unknown ETHNICITY: Hopi DESCRIPTION: This nicely made and clean kachina is handpainted on canvas body and ears, and on wooden legs and arms. Ar
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00 + 5.40) x 1 = 35.40
Three Antique Celluloid Grooming Pieces2047Three Antique Celluloid Grooming Pieces
DATE: Early 1900's DESCRIPTION: One comb, one shoehorn and one fingernail utensil in two colors with blue dazzle stones accentuating. Clean and in goo
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00 + 4.50) x 1 = 29.50
Fossils, Rock Samples and Spearhead on Marble Base2048Fossils, Rock Samples and Spearhead on Marble Base
DATE: unknown: DESCRIPTION: Seven various sea fossils including amnmonite, fern, and clam, an obsidian rock and a 5'' picture rock spearhead all mount
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00 + 4.50) x 1 = 29.50
Country Store Glass Jar - "Seyfert's Pretzels"2049Country Store Glass Jar - "Seyfert's Pretzels"
DESCRIPTION: Clear glass jar with lid. This 1930's Pennsylvania company made pretzels for years. SIZE:13''H x 6.5'' W. Some nicks on inside lid. L
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00 + 5.40) x 1 = 35.40
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