Desert West Auction Jan. 29th, 30th & 31st

Auction Details

Desert West is pleased to be presenting items from the living estate of Tim & Joan Donovan. Joan & Tim were extensive world travelers & collected numerous unusual items & various works of Art. They are down-sizing and we are happy to present several items from the Islands, Africa, & Papua New Guinea.

Also included in our Jan. 2016 auction are various Native American Rugs, Art, Jewelry, Kachinas, Baskets, Folk Art, Fetishes & Pueblo and Prehistoric Pottery.

Museum Quality Mata Ortiz Pottery some by Luis 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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Original Huichol Yarn Painting, Benitez & Cruz995 - Original Huichol Yarn Painting, Benitez & Cruz
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Original Huichol Yarn Painting by Ceferino Diaz Benitez and Teresa Medina de la Cruz, description of work is hand written on back of piece, The Huicho
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Casas Grandes Hooded Effigy Jar Reproduction996 - Casas Grandes Hooded Effigy Jar Reproduction
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1960's Casas Grandes Polychrome Hooded Effigy Jar Reproduction, measures 6.25"D x 7.5"H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Vintage Huipil Textile Poncho998 - Vintage Huipil Textile Poncho
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Vintage Huipil Textile Poncho from Southern Mexico or Northern Guatemala, some fraying
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Prehistoric Native American Mimbres Pottery Jar999 - Prehistoric Native American Mimbres Pottery Jar
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Prehistoric Native American Mimbres Utilitarian Pottery Jar, measures 2.75"H x 3"D, Acquired in accordance with all State and Federal Regu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vintage Carved Bone Totem Pole1000 - Vintage Carved Bone Totem Pole
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Vintage Carved Bone Totem Pole, measures 8''H x 1.25''W x 1.25''Deep
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Estate Ethnic Friendship Basket1001 - Estate Ethnic Friendship Basket
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have an Ethnic Friendship Basket, measures 5'' x 9''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Mexican Tile Trays1002 - Vintage Mexican Tile Trays
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Vintage Mexican Tile Trays, largest measures 8.5'' x 9''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Horse Pendant Necklace1002A - Navajo Sterling Silver Horse Pendant Necklace
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Horse Pendant Necklace, hand wrought chain measures 18'' end to end, horse pendant measures .75'&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to RangerPrid.. for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Pair of Mexican Textile Hangings1004 - Pair of Mexican Textile Hangings
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Pair of Mexican Textile Hangings, largest measures 30'' x 60'', can be rolled to ship
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to youngawd for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Hand Beaded Tray, Decanter, and Cordial Glasses1005 - Hand Beaded Tray, Decanter, and Cordial Glasses
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Hand Beaded Tray, Decanter, and Cordial Glasses by Kathy Kills Thunder, decanter measures 9.5''H and tray measures 12''D, Artist Bio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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1982 Tigua Polychrome Jar by Lucy F. Rodela1006 - 1982 Tigua Polychrome Jar by Lucy F. Rodela
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1982 Native American Tigua Polychrome Jar by Lucy F. Rodela, measures 10.5''W x 8.5''H, FYI: ''Lucila F. Rodela from the Ysl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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7 Corbell & Co. Silver Plated Cordial Cups1007 - 7 Corbell & Co. Silver Plated Cordial Cups
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7 Corbell & Co. Silver Plated Cordial Cups, measures 3.25''H x 1.5''D, FYI: Corbell is known for their silver plated reproduicti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Metal Wall Art Gecko1008 - Metal Wall Art Gecko
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Metal Wall Art Gecko, measures 19.25''L x 9''W x 1.75''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Carved Water Buffalo Horn Heron1009 - Vintage Carved Water Buffalo Horn Heron
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Vintage Carved Water Buffalo Horn Heron, measures 15''H x 2''W x 3''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to waterman215 for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Inlay Bear Pendant Necklace, Smith1009A - Navajo Sterling Inlay Bear Pendant Necklace, Smith
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Inlay Bear Pendant Choker Necklace by Germaine Smith, hallmarked G and stamped sterling, pendant measures 2&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Vintage Cedar Wood Keepsake Box, Copper Hardware1010 - Vintage Cedar Wood Keepsake Box, Copper Hardware
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Vintage Cedar Wood Keepsake Box, Copper Hardware, measures 10.5''L x 6.25''W x 5''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Hand Painted Mexican Coyote, Bear, and Owl Figures1011 - Hand Painted Mexican Coyote, Bear, and Owl Figures
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Hand Painted Mexican Coyote, Bear, and Owl Wood Figures, largest measures 8''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Estate Hand Beaded Textan Leather Belt1012 - Estate Hand Beaded Textan Leather Belt
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Hand Beaded Textan Leather Belt, measures 32'' end to end, belt is embellished with 3 beaded feather d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Original 1948 Preston McCrossen Drawing1013 - Original 1948 Preston McCrossen Drawing
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Original 1948 Preston McCrossen (1894-1981) Drawing, visual measures 11'' x 17'', can be rolled to ship
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to arttrader949 for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Collection of Shell Jewelry1014 - Collection of Shell Jewelry
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Collection of Shell Jewelry, includes 2 pairs of earrings, 2 brooches, 3 bracelets, and 3 necklaces, longest necklace measures 22'' end to end
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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3 Cloisonne Enamel Dragonflies1015 - 3 Cloisonne Enamel Dragonflies
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3 Cloisonne Enamel Dragonflies, measure 3''L x 3.25''W, ready to hang
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Ethnic Pictorial Basket1016 - Ethnic Pictorial Basket
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Ethnic Pictorial Basket, measures 8.25''H x 6''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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People of the Mesa by Powell & Gumerman, Book1017 - People of the Mesa by Powell & Gumerman, Book
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People of the Mesa: The Archaeology of Black Mesa, Arizona by Shirley Powell & George J. Gumerman, Hardback Book, c. 1987 Southern Illinois Univ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1960 Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet1017A - 1960 Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet
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1960 Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet, vintage all sterling silver set with natural turquoise cabochons, inside measures 6...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to djh5830 for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Pair of Vintage Hammered Copper Wildlife Plaques1018 - Pair of Vintage Hammered Copper Wildlife Plaques
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Pair of Vintage Hammered Copper on Wood Bear and Deer Plaques, measures 11'' x 14''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Tribal Green Striped Melon Bead Necklace on Raffia1018A - Tribal Green Striped Melon Bead Necklace on Raffia
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Tribal Green Striped Melon Bead Necklace on Raffia, measures 22'' end to end, beads measure .75''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Pulled Spout Jar by A. Soto1019 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Pulled Spout Jar by A. Soto
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Pulled Spout Eye Dazzler Jar by Alejandra Soto, measures 5.25''H x 5.5''D, signed by artist, flared rim, stylized...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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TAG Coronado 4 Piece Grey Lightweight Luggage Set1020 - TAG Coronado 4 Piece Grey Lightweight Luggage Set
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TAG Coronado 4 Piece Grey Lightweight Luggage Set, 1200d polyester body/170T polyester lining, Recessed push-button locking handle system and inline s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Hammered Sterling Silver Ring, Size 7.251020A - Navajo Hammered Sterling Silver Ring, Size 7.25
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Native American Navajo Hammered Sterling Silver Ring by Richard and Rita Begay, Size 7.25, measures 1'' x .5'', hallmarked RB, 8.8g ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mexican Tarahumara Collectibles1020B - Mexican Tarahumara Collectibles
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Mexican Tarahumara Collectibles, largest measures 10''L x 6.5''H x 2''W, features 2 baskets and one carved wood goat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Southwestern Glass Eagle & Metal Candle Sconce1021 - Southwestern Glass Eagle & Metal Candle Sconce
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Southwestern Glass Eagle & Metal Candle Sconce, measures 12''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Estate Native American Beaded Dance Rattle1022 - Estate Native American Beaded Dance Rattle
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Beaded Dance Rattle, measures 16''L, embellished with beads, feathers, leather, and ra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Native American Hopi Clown Kachina, Ted Francis Jr1023 - Native American Hopi Clown Kachina, Ted Francis Jr
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Native American Hopi Clown Kachina, Ted Francis Jr., measures 6''H x 2.5''W x 2''Deep, signed by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Zuni Carved Septarian Nodule Bear Fetish1024 - Zuni Carved Septarian Nodule Bear Fetish
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Native American Zuni Carved Septarian Nodule Bear Looking Down Fetish, turquoise eyes, measures 1.75''L x 1.75''H x 5/8''W, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 51024A - Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 5
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Collection of 8 Navajo Miniature Kachinas1025 - Collection of 8 Navajo Miniature Kachinas
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Collection of 8 Native American Navajo Miniature Kachinas, largest measures 5''H which includes feathers, includes: Clown (signed by artist)...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Navajo Sterling & Multi-Stone Bracelet by A Skeets1026 - Navajo Sterling & Multi-Stone Bracelet by A Skeets
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver & Multi-Stone Bracelet by Anthony Skeets, inside measures 6.5'' which includes opening x 1.5'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver and Hematite Ring, Sz 7.251027 - Navajo Sterling Silver and Hematite Ring, Sz 7.25
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Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver and Hematite Ring, Sz 7.25, measures 1.25''L x 5/8''W, 9.73g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Coral and Shell Heishi Necklace1028 - Navajo Sterling Coral and Shell Heishi Necklace
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Double Strand Coral and Shell Heishi Necklace, measures 26'' end to end, silver cones and findings, e...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Zuni Carved Horned Toad Fetish1029 - Zuni Carved Horned Toad Fetish
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Native American Zuni Carved Horned Toad Fetish, measures 2.5''L x 1.25''W, green eyes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Prehistoric Casas Grandes Polychrome Pottery Jar1030 - Prehistoric Casas Grandes Polychrome Pottery Jar
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Prehistoric Casas Grandes Polychrome Pottery Jar, has not been cleaned, measures 6.5"D x 5.75"H, features geometric lines and designs, com...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Estate Southwestern Pottery Canteen1031 - Estate Southwestern Pottery Canteen
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Southwestern Pottery Canteen, measures 9'' x 10'', comes with jute hanger, the back is flat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Hand Carved & Painted Turtle and Cat1032 - Mexican Hand Carved & Painted Turtle and Cat
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Mexican Hand Carved & Painted Turtle and Cat, largest measures 9'' x 9'', vibrantly painted
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Chinese Hans Dynasty Pottery Pitcher Replica1033 - Chinese Hans Dynasty Pottery Pitcher Replica
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Chinese Hans Dynasty Pottery Pitcher Replica, measures 9'' x 12''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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2 Native American Navajo Carved Bear Fetishes1034 - 2 Native American Navajo Carved Bear Fetishes
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2 Native American Navajo Carved Bear Fetishes, largest measures 3''L x 2''H x 1''Deep, both have spirit packs, one is white ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Native American Collectibles1035 - Native American Collectibles
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Native American Collectibles, largest (Apache Tus Basket) measures 6''H x 7''D, includes: Apache Tus Woven Water Basket Apache (the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Large Vintage Iron Art Bronze Viking Ship1036 - Large Vintage Iron Art Bronze Viking Ship
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Vintage Large Iron Art Bronze Viking Long Boat/Ship Sculpture 18'' Long, Copenhagen Denmark, Wood Stand, Danish Modern. This huge viking shi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Gonzalez1037 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Gonzalez
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Fish Jar by Jose Gonzalez, signed by artist and measures 9''H x 8''D, features 4 concave medallion...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to djh5830 for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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14K Gold Citrine Garnet Amethyst Ring, size 8.251038 - 14K Gold Citrine Garnet Amethyst Ring, size 8.25
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14K Gold Citrine Garnet Amethyst Ring with Diamond Accents, size 8.25, marked 14K MEDA and China, 6.47g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Zuni Mountain Lion Fetish by Alex Tsethlakai1039 - Zuni Mountain Lion Fetish by Alex Tsethlakai
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Native American Zuni Carved Mountain Lion Fetish by Alex Tsethlakai, measures 2.5''L x 1.75''H x .5''W, signed by artist, tu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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