Desert West Auction February 17, 2019

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February 2019 auction features an exceptional collection of miniature pottery from most of the active pueblos in New Mexico & Arizona. The size of these miniatures range from one half inch to the largest of one inch. Native American Hopi Artists such as Marcella Kahe, Susie Youvella, & Verla Dweakuku are represented. Acoma artists include Joyce Leno Barreras, Sandra Victorino , Carrie Chino Charlie & Terrance M. Chino Sr. Zia artist Gloria Gachupin is also included. Santa Clara’s Celestina Naranjo & Cresencia Tafoya is among this group of miniature pottery makers. There is work in the miniature world by Santo Domingo Potter Darrin Auilar. Some of these artist have passed & we must not forget the wonderful art that they have left for us to enjoy.
Judy Savarese from Harvest, Alabama formerly from Silver City, New Mexico has come out of retirement & in now back to painting which is about time. We have missed her artwork which always included whimsical animals from dogs, cats,horses & cows always are surrounded by her wonderful colorful flowers. We are so happy she is back, & has sent us several of her materpieces to put on the auction block.
Estate Native American Pottery, Kachinas, Paintings, Jewelry, Folk Art,Baskets, Textiles, Prints,Beadwork, & Selected Unusual Finds from New Mexico Traders & Consignors.
Anasazi Traders of New Mexico “New Textile Rugs” being auctioned to the highest bidder, well below normal selling prices, over the next six months of our third weekend of every month auctions. These Textiles are South American Rugs woven by the Quichua Indians of Ecuador, all are hand dyed and loom woven. Anasazi Traders Collection of Black & White Mimbres Design Decorative Plates. Actual Prehistoric Mimbres Pottery Design recreated on Black & White Decorative Plates. Microwave Oven Safe Mimbres Design Coffee Cups. Your chance to own a little history of the New Mexico Southwest.
Kills Thunder Original Acrylic Paintings, Jewelry & Beadwork. There is a new Magnum PI Series coming up that has several Office & Home Scenes, with some of Kills Thunder Artwork used as Set Design in the upcoming TV series. I have had several calls that they have seen her work.
Antiques & Collectibles including the following: Art, Pottery, Kachinas, Textiles, Folk Art, Baskets, Jewelry, Dolls, & items of interest from “The Land of Enchantment”. Large Santa Domingo Olla by Darrin Aguilar. Large Navajo Storm Pattern Textile Rug in exceptional condition. Also large Navajo Red Five Yei Rug with unusual surrounding Yei head patterns around the dancing Yeis.
Mata Ortiz Pottery signed by the artists that made the pottery, featuring miniature artists Carmen Veloz, Baudel Lopez & Roberto Banuelos. Many have the matching pottery holders, that add to the beauty of the pueblo’s charm.
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Vintage Tesuque Pottery Candleholder2223 - Vintage Tesuque Pottery Candleholder
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Antique/Vintage Native American Tesuque Pottery Candleholder, measures 6'' x 2.5'', has been broken and glued
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Western Pottery Co. Crock and Atlas Mason Jar2224 - Western Pottery Co. Crock and Atlas Mason Jar
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Western Pottery Co. Crock and Atlas Mason Jar, 1. Crock is made in Denver and measures 10.75''H x 8''D, has chip in spout 2. Atlas ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to Rwenger for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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4 Anasazi Traders Mimbres Designed Plates2225 - 4 Anasazi Traders Mimbres Designed Plates
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Set of 4 Anasazi Traders Mimbres Designed Black on White Ceramic Decorative Plates, made in Ecuador, measure 11''D, for decorative use only
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Pentax MZ-50 35mm Camera and Accessories2226 - Pentax MZ-50 35mm Camera and Accessories
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Pentax MZ-50 35mm Camera and Accessories, clean battery compartment, SMC Pentax-F 1:45-5.6 35-80mm Zoom lens, Tiffen 49mm sky 1-A filter, Tristar 300
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to aspergesme for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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5 Turquoise Cabochons2227 - 5 Turquoise Cabochons
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5 Turquoise Cabochons, includes 4 Sea Foam and 1 Red Mountain, largest measures 1.25'' x 1'', 84.8 carats total wt.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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1961 The Buffalo Head Hardback Book by Patterson2228 - 1961 The Buffalo Head Hardback Book by Patterson
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1961 The Buffalo Head Hardback Book by R. M. Patterson, William Sloane Associates, New York, 1961. From the Buffalo Head Ranch in the far reaches of t
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Estimate : 20.00 - 25.00
Sold to agedart1 for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Vintage Mexican Wood Plate2229 - Vintage Mexican Wood Plate
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Vintage Mexican Wood Plate, hand painted, measures 15.5''D
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Native American Navajo ''Antelope'' Kachina2230 - Native American Navajo ''Antelope'' Kachina
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Native American Navajo ''Antelope'' Kachina, measures 12.75''H x 5''W x 3.5''Deep and is signed on the botto...
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Estimate : 35.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Santa Clara Pottery Cup & Saucer2231 - Native American Santa Clara Pottery Cup & Saucer
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Rare Native American Santa Clara Matte on Black Pottery Cup & Saucer, saucer measures 4.25''D x .75''H and cup measures 4'&#...
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Estimate : 35.00 - 45.00
Sold to aspergesme for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Navajo Print by Robert Chee2232 - Native American Navajo Print by Robert Chee
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Native American Navajo Print by Robert Chee (1937-1971, St. Michaels, AZ) measures 6'' x 8.25'', FYI: ''Robert Hashke-Yil-Ca...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Mexican Saltillo Fringed Textile2233 - Vintage Mexican Saltillo Fringed Textile
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Vintage Mexican Saltillo Fringed Textile, measures 68'' x 25'' (includes fringe), beautiful vibrant colors
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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3 Hand Beaded Vessels by Kathy Kills Thunder2234 - 3 Hand Beaded Vessels by Kathy Kills Thunder
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3 Hand Beaded Vessels by Kathy Kills Thunder, includes a pitcher with stopper, a brass vase, and a stoneware pottery vase, largest measures 8'&#...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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2 Framed Cherokee Prints by Carol Grigg2235 - 2 Framed Cherokee Prints by Carol Grigg
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2 Framed Native American Cherokee Prints by Carol Grigg, both are framed, under glass, and double matted, visuals measure 4.75'' x 6.75'...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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4 Pieces of Native American Pottery Miniatures2236 - 4 Pieces of Native American Pottery Miniatures
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4 Pieces of Native American Pottery Miniatures, includes: 1. Acoma Pottery Turtle by M. Valdo 2. Jemez Pottery Mother & Child by B. Fragua 3....
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to Coloskier for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Japanese Lacquerware Jewelry Box2237 - Japanese Lacquerware Jewelry Box
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Gorgeous Japanese Lacquerware Jewelry Box, metal hardware, measures 3.5'' x 7'' x 9'', beautifully hand painted, 5 drawers i...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Collection of Commemorative Stamps and Coins2238 - Collection of Commemorative Stamps and Coins
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Collection of Commemorative Stamps and Coins, includes: A. 1898 & 1899 Indian Head Pennies & Stamps Honoring Native American Wood Carving, B...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to agedart1 for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Small Mata Ortiz Stylized Feather Pottery Seed Jar2239 - Small Mata Ortiz Stylized Feather Pottery Seed Jar
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Small Mata Ortiz Stylized Feather Pottery Seed Jar by Carmen Veloz, measures 3''D x 1.5'' and is signed on the bottom, beautiful jar
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Estimate : 35.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Acoma Carved Ceramic Jar2240 - Native American Acoma Carved Ceramic Jar
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Native American Acoma Carved Ceramic Jar, initialed on the bottom GPR, measures 8'' x 8.5'', very beautifully carved stylized feathe...
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Estimate : 35.00 - 50.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder2240A - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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2014 Original Acrylic Painting ''Papa Bear'' by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 20'' x 20'' and is signed by the artis...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Asian Carved Bone Eagle Pendant Necklace2241 - Asian Carved Bone Eagle Pendant Necklace
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Asian Carved Bone Eagle Pendant Necklace, measures 24''L end to end and eagle pendant measures 1.5'' x 1''
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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3 Pieces of Small Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars2242 - 3 Pieces of Small Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars
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3 Pieces of Small Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars, includes: 1. Burnished Black Jar by H. Andrew, measures 2''D x 1''H and is signed on the...
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Estimate : 35.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Beautiful South American Wool Textile Rug2243 - Beautiful South American Wool Textile Rug
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Beautiful South American Wool Textile Rug, measures 14.5'' x 43'', fringed on both ends, vibrant colors on brown background
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to auctionabby1 for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Native American Miniature Collectibles2244 - Native American Miniature Collectibles
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Native American Miniature Collectibles, includes: 1. Vintage Navajo Wool Textile, fringed on one end and 2 tassels on the other, measures 12'...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to milliecd29 for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Portraits from North American Indian Life, Curtis2245 - Portraits from North American Indian Life, Curtis
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Portraits from North American Indian Life by Edward S. Curtis, introductions by A.D. Coleman and T.C. McLuhan, measures 15'' x 18.25'...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to mountainto.. for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder2246 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting ''Megedagik'' (Algonquian for Kills Many) by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 16'' x 20'' and...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Civil War Collectibles2247 - Civil War Collectibles
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Civil War Collectibles, includes: 1. Horse Bit, has US marked on both sides 2. Three Saddle Buckles (2 are Officer's) 3. Mystery Tool, measures ...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to UCK2WA for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Canadian Inuit Carved Stone Loon2248 - Canadian Inuit Carved Stone Loon
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Canadian Inuit Carved Stone Loon by Isaac Amitook (b. 1916) from Sanikiluaq, Nunuvt (Arctic Canada), measures 9"L x 1.25"W x 3.75"H a...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Fox Chief Doll by Carlson Dolls2249 - Fox Chief Doll by Carlson Dolls
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Carlson Dolls Fox Chief Doll, #11-83N, measures 4'' x 11'', wearing a beaded leather shirt and paints, leather quiver on back, braid...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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4 Pieces of Native American Pottery Miniatures2250 - 4 Pieces of Native American Pottery Miniatures
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4 Pieces of Native American Pottery Miniatures, includes: 1. 1998 Santo Domingo Polychrome Bowl by Drini G. Garcia, measures .5''H x 1 1/8&...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to eraserdust.. for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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1948 Reliable Doll Co. Hiawatha Doll2251 - 1948 Reliable Doll Co. Hiawatha Doll
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1948 Reliable Doll Co. Hiawatha Doll, measures 7'' x 14'', composition face and body, in original outfit, missing gold label on shir...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Luce County Chippewa Beaded Arrow2252 - Native American Luce County Chippewa Beaded Arrow
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Contemporary Native American Luce County Michigan Chippewa Beaded Arrow, beautifully beaded and measures 30.75'' x 2'', carved stone...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Santa Clara Whimsical Pottery Turtle by S. Naranjo2253 - Santa Clara Whimsical Pottery Turtle by S. Naranjo
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Native American Santa Clara Whimsical Pottery Turtle by Stephanie Naranjo, measures 2''L x 1 3/8''H x 1.5''W and is signed o...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Native American Zuni Silver & Opal Necklace, Lucio2254 - Native American Zuni Silver & Opal Necklace, Lucio
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver & Overlay Opal Necklace by Dale Lucio, measures 18''L end to end and drop pendant measures 1'&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to ckfuller for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Sterling Silver Jasper Pendant Necklace2255 - Sterling Silver Jasper Pendant Necklace
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Sterling Silver Jasper Pendant Necklace, chain measures 18''L end to end (not sterling silver), and sterling pendant measures 2'' x ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to RangerPrid.. for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Santa Clara Pueblo Matte on Black Pottery Jar2256 - Santa Clara Pueblo Matte on Black Pottery Jar
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Small Native American Santa Clara Pueblo Matte on Black Pottery Jar by Harriet Tafoya (b. 1949), measures 1 3/8'' x 1.5''D and is si...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to agedart1 for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pendant Necklace2257 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pendant Necklace
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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pendant Necklace, sterling chain measures 17''L end to end and pendant measures 2''L x 1&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Navajo Mockingbird Kachina by A. Largo2258 - Navajo Mockingbird Kachina by A. Largo
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Native American Navajo Mockingbird Kachina by A. Largo, measures 8''H x 3.5''W x 3''Deep, signed on the bottom, embellished ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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3 Pieces of Native American Pottery Miniatures2259 - 3 Pieces of Native American Pottery Miniatures
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3 Small Pieces of Native American Pottery Miniatures, includes: 1. Jemez Polychrome Bowl by R. Coonsis, measures 1.5'' x .5'' and i...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Pottery Miniatures2260 - Native American Pottery Miniatures
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Native American Hopi Pottery Miniature by Marcella Kahe (1916-2008), measures 1 3/8'' x .75, ''Butterfly Clan, First Mesa Sichomovi ...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage 1969 Hopi ''Kweo'' Wolf Kachina2261 - Vintage 1969 Hopi ''Kweo'' Wolf Kachina
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Vintage 1969 Native American Hopi ''Kweo'' Wolf Kachina, measures 13.25''H x 9''W x 7''Deep, embellished wit...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Navajo Sterling Bracelet2262 - Native American Navajo Sterling Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Sterling Bracelet, hand stamped details, inside measures 7'' which includes the opening x 1''W, hallmarked RB...
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Estimate : 45.00 - 65.00
Sold to kennwa for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Trail of the Painted Ponies ''Saguaro Stallion''2263 - Trail of the Painted Ponies ''Saguaro Stallion''
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Trail of the Painted Ponies ''Saguaro Stallion'' #1523, measures 7.25'' x 6'' x 2.5'', 1E/2,952, artist John...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to Pueblo2007 for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Vintage 1960's Cochiti Pueblo Pottery Horno Oven2266 - Vintage 1960's Cochiti Pueblo Pottery Horno Oven
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Vintage 1960's Native American Cochiti Pueblo Pottery Horno Oven, measures 4.5'' x 3.5'' x 3'', faint signature on the b...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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3 Goebel and Hummel Figurines2267 - 3 Goebel and Hummel Figurines
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3 Goebel and Hummel Figurines, largest measures 5.25''H x 2'' x 3''Deep, includes 1. boy singing #131 marked Goebel W. Germa...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 35.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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4 Anasazi Traders Mimbres Designed Plates2268 - 4 Anasazi Traders Mimbres Designed Plates
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Set of 4 Anasazi Traders Mimbres Designed Black on White Ceramic Decorative Plates, made in Ecuador, measure 11''D, for decorative use only
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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3 Native American Seminole Dolls2269 - 3 Native American Seminole Dolls
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3 Native American Seminole Dolls, largest measures 6'' x 4'', from The Seminole Indian Village in Florida, embellished with beads, s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Coleman Company Sterling & Chip Inlay Bracelet2270 - Coleman Company Sterling & Chip Inlay Bracelet
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Vintage Coleman Company Sterling & Chip Inlay Bracelet, inside measures 6.75'' which includes the opening x .25''W, hallmarked C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to milliecd29 for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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2 Pairs of Sterling Silver Clip-On Earrings2271 - 2 Pairs of Sterling Silver Clip-On Earrings
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2 Pairs of Sterling Silver Clip-On Earrings, includes: 1. Carolyn Pollack (Relios) Sterling Turquoise Earrings, hallmarked and stamped .925, measures
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to Bill7177 for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Native American Navajo Sterling Pendant Necklace2272 - Native American Navajo Sterling Pendant Necklace
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Native American Navajo Sterling Pendant Necklace, Italian sterling serpentine chain measures 17''L end to end and is stamped Italy .925, ste...
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Estimate : 45.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Necklace2273 - Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Necklace
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Necklace, sterling chain measures 17''L end to end and sterling pendant measures 1 3/8'' x .7...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
 
 
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